Information & Opinion by Warren Woodward(February 15, 2014) Just ten days ago, on February 5, the Town Council of Fairfax, California reasserted their right to protect their community and ban “smart” meters by passing – unanimously – an ordinance that forbids any “smart” meters in the Town for another 3 years. The ordinance is a beautiful example of what can happen when a Council acts with wisdom and courage, and employs an attorney with brains.
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One-hour closure expected in both directions next week between 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Camp Verde AZ (February 14, 2014) – The last overnight closure for blasting on Interstate 17, south of Camp Verde, takes place Tuesday night. I-17 will be closed in both directions between 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, and 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb.19, for the final blasting operation for the climbing lane project on Interstate 17.
Sedona AZ (February 14, 2014) – “How do you give people hope?” Bill Ebert asks in his quiet, serious voice. “That’s the question that has come to engage me the most. Even if you can’t change the larger social and political environment right away, how do you create a world of hope, with the possibility of education and job opportunities?” For more than a decade, Bill has found one answer in the Sedona Community Foundation.
Sedona AZ (February 13, 2014) – Jaydee is a 3 year old spayed female Terrier/Beagle mix. Jaydee has the most amazing eyes and has flourished here at the shelter. We would love to send her to her forever home!Here’s what Jaydee has to say…”My name is Jaydee, hello! I am a very sweet, gentle lady, and though I may be shy at first, I warm up quickly and can be a silly goofball, too! I am sometimes particular about my doggie friends so please bring in any dogs you may have at home to meet me. I would love to…
Sedona AZ (February 13, 2014) – It’s time to celebrate your business and partake in one of the best networking opportunities available in Sedona at the Good Morning Sedona networking breakfast show on Friday, February 21st at it’s new location, the Elks Lodge in West Sedona. The show starts at 7:30 a.m. although breakfast is served from 7 a.m. which is a great time to mingle and “network.” The show is over before 9 a.m.
Sedona AZ (February 13, 2014) – “Golden Hour,” a short narrative film about an older man’s search to recover his lost memories, will screen at the 20th anniversary Sedona International Film Festival. The short film has been paired with “Ä Field in England” and will have two screenings, the first taking place on Friday, Feb. 28 at 3:10 p.m. at Harkins Theatre 2, and again on Saturday, March 1 at 6:15 p.m. at Harkins Theatre 5. Ticket information and passes for the Sedona International Film Festival can be found online. Harkins Sedona Six Theatres are located at 2081 W. State…
The music, myths, and stories of the Celtic Harp Cottonwood AZ (February 13, 2014) – “Legends of the Celtic Harp” comes to the Old Town Center for the Arts, on February 22, 7:00 PM. The “Legends” concert is a musical journey into the mythical Celtic Harp. Three of the premier Celtic harpers in the world, Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter, have created a dramatic ensemble that takes you deep into the magic, stories, and fabled history of this most captivating instrument. The trio of Celtic harpers, Ball, Lynne and Frankfurter, hail from Northern California. The unique show they’ve…
Sedona AZ (February 13, 2014) – Billed as “The Return of Angel and the Badman Gala & Show”, the Sedona Heritage Museum will host Sedona’s social event of the season with a gala dinner on Saturday, March 15, 5:00 p.m. at Reds at the Sedona Rouge Hotel. This evening to remember begins with a happy hour and silent auction. After dinner, the “˜Duke’ will ride again when Ermal and Patsy Williamson take the stage. Ermal is a nationally-known John Wayne re-enactor with great stories and the spooky likeness, sound and mannerisms of John Wayne. His wife Paula Cravens is a…
Sedona AZ (February 13, 2014) – Last call for entries in the 44th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade! Monday, February 24th is the deadline for all applications to participate. Submit your parade entry forms as soon as possible because entry slots are limited and filled on a first-come first-served basis. Entry forms for the Parade were sent out to all previous participants, and we would also love to see new faces! So, if you need an entry form, print it from Sedona Main Street Program’s website (www.sedonamainstreet.com) or pick up a copy at the Chamber Visitor Center on Forest Road in Uptown Sedona. The…
Sedona AZ (February 13, 2014) – Venerated Sedona artist Norma Holden has been painting the landscapes and inhabitants of Arizona for over three decades. In that time, she has studied under many of the most renowned teachers across the state and has created an impressive body of work in a variety of media. Hillside’s Pop Up Sedona Gallery is now celebrating Holden’s noteworthy career with a retrospective exhibit of her paintings that will run through mid-March. The show includes an extensive collection of Holden’s watercolors as well as a select group of recent oil paintings.
Verde Valley AZ (February 12, 2014) – On Wednesday, February 19th at 10:30 a.m., the Verde River Basin Partnership (Partnership) is sponsoring a presentation by Project Manager Kim Schonek of The Nature Conservancy, “Best Wishes for Ditches and Fishes – This Verde Story’s Gone National.” Even one day without water is a bad day for a fish. Ever wonder what the native fish do when irrigation ditches divert the river away from them? Kim Schonek of The Nature Conservancy does; and so do many of the irrigators on the Verde. Attend to hear about the projects sponsored by the Walton…
By Ted Grussing … you watch my back and I’ll watch yours … I like that concept better than my original thought which was Family Dispute … so we’ll go with the definition which promotes harmony amongst our little friends.
Verde Valley AZ (February 11, 2014) – Hopi Head Start is having playground development weekends this spring. Crossing Worlds Hopi Projects of Sedona is supporting this project with the purchase of new equipment and supplies. “We invite volunteers from our Verde Valley area to come work along side Hopi parent volunteers to do installations on the playgrounds at Polacca, Kykotsmovi, Hotevilla and Moencopi over four consecutive weekends beginning March 8 – 9,” says director Sandra Cosentino.
A week-long journey of sharing and growthby Barbara Mayer Something very special happened in the first week of February, and the reverberations are still being felt by many who attended the events of Sedona’s first annual World Peace Dance Celebration. Beginning with a stirring yet practical speech on Sunday by non-violence activist John Dear, the week moved into a treasure trove of 22 workshops, all donated by volunteer Sedona artists, facilitators and experts in many fields from personal growth to spiritual enlightenment. As each workshop was presented, a very flexible community of attendees began gathering at different workshop events –…
Camp Verde AZ (February 11, 2014) – The Capital Creation Committee of VVREO (Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization) is pleased to announce that they are hosting a seminar on crowd funding on Friday, February 21st, at The Horn, 348 South Main Street, in downtown Camp Verde. Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., buffet breakfast will be served at 8:00, and the panel presentation will start at 8:30.