Sedona AZ (May 15, 2014) – The Forest Service is asking for your comments regarding non-motorized trail and trailhead proposals near Sedona, Village of Oak Creek, Cornville, Rimrock, and Camp Verde. The Red Rock Ranger District completed a year of public meetings to discuss trail ideas and now seeks more specific comments on proposed trail connectors and trailhead improvements on the National Forest.
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Sedona AZ (May 15, 2014) – Looking for a deal on computers, printers, scanners, or digital cameras? The City of Sedona’s inventory of excess computers and electronic equipment is now available on the Public Surplus site for the next 14 days. To view the items for sale, go to to www.publicsurplus.com, click on “Select Region” and select Arizona, then click on “Select Agency” and select City of Sedona, then click on “View All Auctions for City of Sedona.”
Camp Verde AZ (May 14, 2014) – White Hills Gallery is pleased to announce “Landstracts,” a solo show by local artist Sharron Vincent Porter. “Landstracts” will be on display from May 23rd through July 7th, with an opening reception on Friday May 23rd from 5-7pm. “Landstracts” brings together Porter’s collection of textured landscapes of the southwest.
Sedona AZ (May 14, 2014) – New York’s famous 92nd Street Y returns to Sedona on Thursday, May 22 when the Sedona International Film Festival hosts Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel. The event will take place at 5:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre, live as it is happening in New York. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from Elie Wiesel, founder of the Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity and Nobel laureate, as he speaks with Marvin Kalb, Senior Advisor to the Pulitzer Center on Crisis Reporting, Senior Fellow at Brookings and Murrow Professor Emeritus at Harvard.
Sedona AZ (May 14, 2014) – The public is urged to avoid Sterling Pass Trail #46 from the Oak Creek Canyon access on State Route 89A until further notice. Due to recent high winds, there are numerous hazardous trees fallen and leaning in the Oak Creek Canyon area, an area with narrow tread and steep drop-offs. The public is urged to avoid the trail as sawyers remove hazardous trees. As this area is within the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness where chain saw use is prohibited, crosscut saws will be used. A sign has been posted alerting visitors of…
Sedona AZ (May 14, 2014) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is proud to announce that it will once again participate in the Blue Star Museums program that offers free admission to museums for all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day May 26, through Labor Day September 1, 2014.
Sedona AZ (May 14, 2014) – The Photography Masters Cup, an international exhibit celebrating outstanding achievement in color photography, has announced that Sedona Photographer Jim Peterson was awarded two Nominee titles in its 7th Annual Photography Masters Cup competition. Peterson’s images were recognized during a prestigious Nomination & Winners presentation webcast from Los Angeles, California.
Sedona AZ (May 14, 2014) – The Red Rock Ranger District invites the public to learn more about native wildlife this month at the Red Rock Visitor Center. On May 16th at 11:00 a.m., join Bob Beltz, Friends of the Forest volunteer, as he discusses Desert Pollinators – A Key to Desert Life and learn about some of the usual and unusual methods that desert plants use for pollination.
Mayer AZ (May 14, 2014) – The Orme School is pleased to announce that their Community Garden has been accepted as an Approved Food Source by the Arizona Department of Health Services. One of only 3 approved sources in the state, Orme’s garden had to undergo a series of inspections and food safety procedures before being approved through a final site visit by state personnel. Demonstrating that the school has met all safety requirements, this approval allows The Orme School to utilize their homegrown produce in meals in Founders Hall, which is considered a commercial kitchen.
Sedona AZ (May 14, 2014) – Be a part of the 5K Summer Series hosted by Sedona Parks and Recreation and the Sedona Running Company. Dates include Thursday, May 29, Thursday, June 26, and Thursday, July 31, 2014, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m
Sedona AZ (May 14, 2014) – Sedona PhotoFest will EDUCATE and INSPIRE photographers of every level for two full days of great programming and presentations on June 5 and 6 from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., at the Sedona Performing Arts Center (SPAC). Presented by the Sedona Arts Center School of the Arts, Sedona PhotoFest includes technical and artistic insights across a wide spectrum of interests from SmartPhoneography to multi-media architectural installations.
Three-mile section of SR 89A to close for up to five weeks after Memorial Day Sedona AZ (May 13, 2014) – Business as usual. That will be a familiar phrase for the popular tourist destinations in Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon as the Arizona Department of Transportation is preparing for a full closure of the State Route 89A switchbacks north of Sedona following the Memorial Day holiday (May 27-July 2).
Bluegrass Rocks the Red Rocks – Peter Rowan, Darol Anger, Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum, Ben Sollee and More! Sedona AZ (May 13, 2014) – The eighth Sedona Bluegrass Festival takes place June 3rd through June 8th with a multitude of activities and programs in addition to two days of concerts under the Cottonwood Canopy alongside the banks of Oak Creek in Sedona.
… the last month I have to go through, deleting photos and sorting them into their proper folders; only 1400 or so to finish and then a start on 2014; hoping to keep things under control … well, honestly I’ve never had it under control so more correctly just trying to get control of it. I have been doing a much better job of deleting when I upload the days photos this year so only a total of 2800 or so to go through for the year to date. Then there shall be going through the entire collection folder by…
Sedona AZ (May 13, 2014) – The City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department is moving water aerobics outdoors for the summer. Ongoing for several years, this year-round program is available to adults of most physical fitness levels who are interested in adding variety to their workout routines. Water aerobics is a leader in low impact aerobic exercise, allowing the participant to work at their own pace while toning muscles, working range of motion and getting their heart rate moving. AquaZumba is also available as part of the offered classes.