Sedona AZ (February 26, 2014) -On Friday, March 7, Pop Up Sedona Gallery will be highlighting a popular local jeweler and fabric artist, Kelly Patton. In addition, many of the gallery’s other artists will be on hand to meet and greet the public and talk about their work. The First Friday reception will include wine and refreshments and will take place from 5-8 p.m. Kelly Patton has always had art in the background or foreground of her life.
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Sedona AZ (February 26, 2014) – As a longtime Sedona resident, artist David Fischel is renowned locally and nationally for his distinctive carvings and paintings. He has a painter’s eye for color and a sculptor’s love of form. Fischel is also known for the grand scale of his works. Currently on display in the lobby at Enchantment resort is his unique painted wood relief carving Blue Ribbon, an imposing piece that is over 8 feet high and took over sixteen months to complete.
Sedona AZ (February 26, 2014) – The City of Sedona is seeking community input on the proposed Six-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). The City will be holding several public meetings and will publish the draft document on the City’s website so citizens may review the proposed projects and project timing, and provide feedback to City staff. The Capital Improvement Program is a comprehensive multi-year plan of proposed capital projects. It represents the City’s plan for physical development, and is intended to identify and balance capital needs within the fiscal capabilities and limitations of the City. The plan is reviewed each…
Sedona AZ (February 26, 2014) – “Returning Condors to Arizona – The Ups and Downs of Species Recovery” will be the topic at Keep Sedona Beautiful, Inc.’s Preserving the Wonder™ Speaker Series on Wednesday, March 12th. The Peregrine Fund’s Chris Parish will be the presenter. The evening will begin at 5:30 pm with complimentary offerings of appetizers donated by El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano and refreshments provided by KSB. The presentation will begin at 5:45 pm.
Sedona AZ (February 25, 2014) – Verde Artist Challenge’s “A River Runs Thru Us” has traveled upstream! After a couple of months touring the Phoenix region, the exhibit will open at the Sedona Public Library on March 3rd. There will be an opening reception during Sedona’s First Friday Art Walk on March 7th at 6pm. “A River Runs Thru Us” is a group exhibit created by Verde Valley Land Preservation (VVLP) that invites the public to make a heart connection with the Verde River through 30+ works of art.
Future of the Colorado Plateau Forum: Clean Energy Flagstaff AZ (February 25, 2014) – Experts from the National Renewable Energy Lab and the U.S. Department of the Interior are coming to Flagstaff to participate in a clean energy public forum at the Museum of Northern Arizona at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26. The Future of the Colorado Plateau Forum: Clean Energy is designed for the community to share its perspectives and clean energy ideas. The forum will focus on alternative means for the region to meet electric needs and reduce carbon to our atmosphere.
Tucson AZ (February 25, 2014) – How can Arizona ensure a safe, reliable water supply, now and in the future? The University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) will host a conference on April 8 – “Closing the Gap Between Water Supply and Demand” – to explore our state’s options for meeting future water needs. By 2060, water demand in Arizona may exceed renewable supplies by a margin that is estimated to grow to 1 million acre-feet. Now is the time for action. The WRRC Conference will tackle this issue and others that affect every Arizona resident, including water supply…
Measure Creates Undermines Physician Recruiting, Creates Legal Uncertainties Phoenix AZ (February 25, 2014) – On behalf of 73 hospitals, health systems and affiliated facilities across the state, the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA) formally requests that Governor Jan Brewer veto SB 1062. Today, AzHHA issued a letter to Governor Brewer that highlights the concerns of our member organizations – namely, that SB 1062: creates a host of legal uncertainties and may leave hospitals vulnerable to federal fines; threatens hospital recruitment and retention of the most talented physicians and other practitioners; and generally undermines the mission of our health providers…
Sedona AZ (February 25, 2014) – The Sedona Police Department is proud to announce that Lucas Wilcoxson has been promoted to Police Lieutenant effective February 23, 2014. Lieutenant Wilcoxson began his career with the Sedona Police Department in 1997 as a police officer. During his tenure as an officer he was assigned to the Prescott Area Narcotic Task Force as an investigator and was later promoted to Detective in 2004. In 2007, he received a promotion to Police Sergeant where he supervised patrol squads and later was assigned as the Detective Sergeant. In 2010, he returned to the Narcotic Task…
Sedona AZ (February 25, 2014) – The Sedona–Verde Valley chapter of The National Association of Women Business Owners will hold their monthly meeting Thursday, March 13th at 11:15 am at the Barking Frog Grille in West Sedona. Karen Gridley, The Excuse Removal Expert™ will speak on her topic “Shift Procrastination to Productive Action” during lunch and facilitate a workshop after lunch. Karen gives practical tools for individuals and teams to focus on real communication and real business through real world application. She partners with leaders and teams of all types who value work-life balance, high-performance and personal leadership skills to…
Sedona AZ (February 25, 2014) – West Sedona School’s 5th-8th drama students, under the direction of Jeanie Carroll, will perform the musical Bye Bye Birdie on March 3rd at 1pm, March 4th at 9am and March 5th, at 6:30pm in the Multipurpose Room of the school located at 570 Posse Grounds Road. The whole community is welcome to enjoy a jaunt to the late 50’s where bobby soxers swooned when Conrad Birdie crooned his tunes.
Sedona AZ (February 25, 2014) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its Living History speaker series on Wednesday March 12 at 10:00 a.m. at the Museum. Peachy Gilmer Breckenridge in the West (1850″s) and the American Civil War (1860’s) will feature Living History re-enactor Jerry Snow. Snow will re-enact a meeting of the Virginia Literary and Historical Society which took place in January of 1864, hosted by Mary Ann Breckinridge (AKA Rebecca Durrenberger). P. Gilmer Breckinridge (AKA Jerry Snow) will tell about working on the Beal Wagon Road in the great American West. Joining the…
Clarkdale AZ (February 25, 2014) – The Town of Clarkdale is pleased to announce a ribbon cutting for the grand opening of the Clarkdale Caboose Gift Shop at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4, 2014. This new business is located on the corner of Main and Ninth Street in Clarkdale in a re-furbished train caboose. Owners Laura and Pat Ladeau are pleased to offer a variety of Clarkdale gift ideas including art creations featuring work by local artists, lotions, soaps, jewelry, candles, scarves, greeting cards and toys. Also for sale are Clarkdale souvenirs such as magnets, coffee mugs, T-shirts, bookmarks…
Sedona AZ (February 24, 2014) – The Sedona Fire Marshal’s Office, in partnership with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, is advising the public and all commercial businesses of a voluntary portable fire extinguisher recall. This recall involves those fire extinguishers manufactured in Mexico by Kidde, and includes the Kidde XL Fire Extinguishers with model numbers FX340SC, FX340H, FX340GW, XL5MR, FX210R, FX340SC-2, FX210W, XL2.5TCZ-4, E- 340-3, with manufacture dates between October 2007 and April 2008. Approximately 167,000 units were available through department and home stores nationwide.
Cottonwood AZ (February 24, 2014) – E Komo Mai! E Kanikapila Kakou! Come! Let’s make some music together! Learn to play the `ukulele, a stringed instrument that originated in Hawaii in the late 1800s and gained popularity in the US in the 1920s. In this beginner class, Kumu Hula (Hula Master) Kehau Chrisman from Hawaii will teach you chords and strumming techniques, no experience necessary. So, dust off that `ukulele you have stored away in your closet and come learn how to have fun playing it! If you don’t already own one, you can purchase an inexpensive one in your…