Intensive DPS patrol effort to curb distracted driving will start on April 10 Phoenix AZ (April 9, 2014) – As the Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) continues to pursue the goals set forth in the national campaign to curb distracted driving this month, the agency’s Highway Patrol Division will conduct an intensive statewide patrol effort to target distracted drivers in Arizona from April 10th through April 15th. The campaign will focus on changing driving behavior through education and enforcement of our existing traffic laws. Many violations that occur such as speeding, unsafe lane use, failure to yield or stop…
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Sedona AZ (April 9, 2014) – Local artist Nancy Ruby’s paintings are now on exhibit in the Sedona City Hall Chambers through June 27, 2014. A native Texan, Nancy completed her education in San Antonio with a BA from Trinity University where she studied art with a concentration in painting. From there she lived in Houston and worked in the interior design business first as a custom rug designer, then as owner of a decorative painting company.
Sedona AZ (April 9, 2014) – On October 25th, 2013, the Red Rock Ranger District was informed by representatives of the canyoneering community of an incident in a remote side canyon to Oak Creek. Investigators determined that a commercial business, Ropes That Rescue, conducted a week-long commercial outdoor training class September 21 – 27, 2013, which caused damage to the area.
Verde Valley AZ (April 9, 2014) – Captain Troy Hoke of the Cottonwood Fire Department has been named to the MATFORCE Board of Directors. MATFORCE is led by Co-Chairs Sheila Polk, Yavapai County Attorney, and Doug Bartosh, Cottonwood City Manager. Bartosh said, “We welcome Captain Hoke to the Board. His leadership and experience in responding to emergencies that include drug abuse related emergencies is a valuable asset to our goal of working together to reduce substance abuse.”
Business Networking for Women in Northern Arizona Cottonwood AZ (April 9, 2014) – The local Chapter of Professional Women’s Group has their second quarterly luncheon of 2014 on April 15, 2014. Luncheon will be at the Cottonwood Recreation Center from 11:30am – 1:30pm and include a speaker presentation, networking opportunities, catered lunch, and raffle/door prizes. This month’s luncheon will be catered by Jerona Java Cafe based out of Cottonwood. Pre-registration for this event is required and you can sign up at www.pwgaz.org.
Sedona AZ (April 9, 2014) – Want a double-dose of comedy to the funny bone? Join Zenprov Comedy for their one-night only completely improvised show “LAUGHTEROL®! Warning: May Contain Nuts” at 7:30 PM on Saturday, April 19 at the Mary D. Fisher Theater in Sedona.
Rimrock AZ (April 8, 2014) – UPDATE – Detectives have released the name of the suspect involved in this incident. He is identified as 30-year-old Jonathan Perez-Vidal from Rimrock. On the afternoon of April 4,2014, detectives arrested Perez-Vidal at his home in Rimrock. The suspect acknowledged his involvement in the fight and admitted becoming upset when he saw the victim talking with his wife. The victim told deputies he does not know the suspect and was unaware of any issues he created while speaking with patrons inside the tavern.
Sedona AZ (April 8, 2014) – The Red Rock Ranger District, Arizona Natural History Association, and Friends of the Forest invite the public to celebrate the arrival of spring wildflowers by attending nature talks and viewing a live wildflower display. Beginning April 4th, the Visitor Center will have live wildflowers on display from the Sedona and Verde Valley area. The flowers will be on display for approximately two weeks depending on weather conditions.
Sedona AZ (April 8, 2014) – If you live in Sedona, you soon will be a part-owner of a beautiful new piece of outdoor sculpture, called “The Open Gate” created by Reagan Word. Within a year you will be able to view it with pride every time you drive through the roundabout at Schnebly Hill Road in Sedona.
Sedona AZ (April 8, 2014) – The City of Sedona is accepting nominations for the Sixth Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards, which each year honor individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made outstanding contributions to the success of the arts in the City of Sedona. Nominations must be received or postmarked by Friday, May 30, 2014.
Sedona AZ (April 7, 2014) – On Thursday April 17th at 6:30pm Red Ribbon Member of the International Feng Shui Guild, Jan Walsh, will give a lively free talk at AZADI Fine Rugs Tlaquepaque “Manifesting the Life you Want Through Feng Shui.” A Eastern practice with an history over 300 years, the art of Feng Shui centers around creating an home to nourish and support your energy.
Clarkdale AZ (April 7, 2014) – The Johnny Lingo Trio will perform a free concert in the Charles “Chuck” Mabery Pavilion at the Yavapai College Verde Valley campus (601 Black Hills Dr., Clarkdale) from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16. The Johnny Lingo Trio consists of John Ziegler, vocalist and guitarist for the musical group Major Lingo; Dave Rentz, a Lingo alumnus performing on a wide variety of percussion and didgeridoo; and Kirk Burnett, a multi-talented instrumentalist, rounds out the trio with his banjo, synth-banjo and mandolin.
Sedona AZ (April 7, 2014) – Lisa Dahl wears many hats. Lately, during the building of her new restaurant, The Mariposa, on Cook’s Hill, one of Sedona’s most picturesque sites, it’s been a construction supervisor’s hard hat.
Sedona AZ (April 7, 2014) – The City of Sedona is beginning the third year of its Pre-Monsoon Inspection and Clean-up Program. This program involves inspection of public and private drainage ways in various areas of the City during the months of April through June of this year. The purpose of these inspections is to identify debris, dirt, and vegetation in drainage ways that would significantly impede the flow of storm water during a monsoon storm, or that may be carried downstream by the storm. Debris, dirt, and vegetation that is moved downstream may clog culverts, and bridge underpasses resulting…
Foot Stompin’ Music at the Museum of Northern Arizona Flagstaff AZ (April 6, 2014) – The neo-traditional string band Run Boy Run will perform and celebrate its new CD at the Museum of Northern Arizona (MNA) on Sunday, May 11, 2014. Enjoy an intimate evening with the darlings of song and strings in the museum’s 200-seat Branigar Chase Discovery Center. A CD release, cash-bar reception for Run Boy Run’s new “Something for Someone” starts at 6:30 p.m. Live music kicks off at 7 p.m with Tucson’s award-winning acoustic duo Ryanhood opening the show.