Author: Tommy

Sedona AZ (September 30, 2013) = Nancy Rob Dunst, a 20 year Sedona resident, speaks out about the two “gatekeepers,” city staff members who refused to follow a direction given them by the city council. Ms. Dunst had asked, and was given permission, to write a grant to bolster funding for the arts in Sedona, and to engage others in supporting arts education in Sedona schools.

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Sedona AZ (September 29, 2013) – After a year’s hiatus, the Sedona Book Festival returns on Saturday, October 5, bigger and better than ever. The fourth Sedona Book festival will be held at Yavapai College in Sedona, from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, with over 100 local, regional and national authors, publishers, organizations and others exhibiting all things books and book-related. The Sedona Book Festival is sponsored by The Well Red Coyote bookstore and by Yavapai College, with net proceeds going to the Yavapai College Foundation.

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Sedona AZ (September 24, 2013) – As momentum builds for Sedona’s first week-long World Peace Dance celebration, area residents are invited to attend an Open House on Saturday, Sept. 28 at a Sedona location.The Sedona World Peace Dance Celebration will be a week-long destination event beginning with a keynote speech by peace activist John Dear, S.J, on Sunday, Feb. 2. A series of pertinent workshops will then be held during the week, with the World Peace Dance celebration culminating in the three part World Peace Dance performance on Saturday, Feb. 7 in the new year.

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Update (September 17, 2013) The person driving the white sedan in this accident has been identified as 54-year-old Raena Avalon from Sedona.   Her medical condition is currently unavailable. As of late this afternoon, Flagstaff Hospital staff indicated the injured motorcycle rider, William Adamson, remains in the Intensive Care Unit with his condition classified as stable, but critical.  Cornville AZ (September 16, 2013) – PRELIMINARY INFORMATION – Just before 9:30 am on September 14, 2013, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to an injury accident involving a sedan and a motorcycle on Cornville Road in Cornville. The incident caused the…

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Sedona AZ (September 16, 2013) – The Annual Sedona Gem & Mineral Show will take place Saturday, October 19th from 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sunday, October 20th from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The Show will be held in the Cafeteria at the Sedona Red Rock High School located at 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road in West Sedona. The main cross street is 89A. Admission to the Show is free for children 12 and under and $3 for adults. Parking for the Show is free. Over 35 vendors will be participating in this years’ event bringing their expansive collections to display…

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Special Celebrity Guest Jenilee Harrison Auctioned for Dinner Date Sedona AZ (September 16, 2013) – When several parents became aware that some of the school programs in Sedona, Arizona were being cut due to budget cuts over the next two years in the district, they immediately went to work to save certain sports programs: the girl’s freshman Volleyball team, the Cross Country teams, Sports Performance class, and Red Rock Youth Football program.

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Sedona AZ (September 14, 2013) – The Sedona Dances of Universal Peace will now be hosting their events at the Sedona Meditation Center on Jordan Road in uptown Sedona. “It is a lovely, open space with a floor that is so beautiful that shoes are neither necessary nor encouraged” said Wendy Heald, one of the group dance leaders. “We feel fortunate to have been offered this space for our dances and look forward to a wholesome and mutually beneficial relationship with the Sedona Meditation Center,” she continued. A celebration of the Fall Equinox will be the first dance on Friday,…

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Rimrock AZ (September 14, 2013) – On July 30, 2013, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies met with a McGuireville resident regarding damage to a stone marker in the 1000 block of Reay Road. Since the report, deputies have exhausted all leads and are seeking help from the public. The stone driveway marker, as seen in the photo below, was engraved with the victim’s address and contained a built-in electronic gate opener. The victim estimates the total loss and damage value at nearly $5000. He believes the marker had been damaged the prior day and the person(s) responsible live in the…

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MIMI12 year old (Wise Woman adoption fee)Dilute CalicoSpayed Female I’m an older more sophisticated kitty that loves to be petted and talked to, because I will talk back sometimes. I’m a mellow kitty now, and I would enjoy a lap to sit on all day and I will watch TV with you. Stop by the Humane Society of Sedona to meet me, seven days a week 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

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Camp Verde AZ (September 13, 2013) – Last week, the Verde Brewing Company’s “Harvest Crops, Plant Hops,” Kickstarter campaign was successfully funded. Contributions by Out of Africa & Predator Zip line, along with national contributions, helped set the Verde Brewing Company (VBC) team on a mission to grow local ingredients for great tasting craft brews. Emerging brewmaster, Alex Goetting, started the Verde Brewing Company last spring with the goal to make hand crafted beers with local grown crops. Since then, the Verde Brewing Company established liquor licenses, business licenses, bought equipment and moved into the retail spot next to the…

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Mortimer Family Farms is celebrating their Fall Harvest with a huge Pumpkin Festival & Corn Maze in October! Verde Valley AZ (September 12, 2013) – Arizona Families head north to “Beat the Heat” at Mortimer Family Farms Pumpkin Festival, every weekend in October (Friday’s 4-10, Saturday’s 10-10, and Sunday’s 10-5)! Kids of all ages will explore a 25 acre Pumpkin Patch, 15 acre Corn Maze, Fireworks, Fall Décor, Apple Cider, Farm Hay Rides, Haunted House, Ferris Wheel, Zip Line, Bubble Run, Corn Bath, Laser Tag, Climbing Wall, Barrel Train, Antique Tractor Show & Pull, Food & Craft Vendors and Live…

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Cornville AZ (September 11, 2013) – Connections Equine Therapy is a non-profit organization located in Cornville, AZ offering Therapeutic Riding and other services designed to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals with disabilities.   This is your opportunity to get involved with a great group of people, get to know some wonderful horses and help a worth-while cause! Connections needs volunteers for Horse Care and to assist clients in their Therapeutic Riding Program. No experience necessary – training provided.

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Sedona AZ (September 11, 2013) – Eric Williams presents his CD Release Concert on Saturday, September 21st at 7:00 pm. The concert will benefit the Sedona Humane Society. Tickets are $20.00. Doors open at 6:00pm. Eric is a multifaceted performer, pianist, vocalist and guitarist playing a wide variety of songs and instruments, including saxophone, harmonica, dobro, and others. As a creative accomplished songwriter, Eric will be releasing two CD’s at this show while performing a wide range of music from Frank Sinatra to Ray Charles to ZZ Top, and everything in between including ragtime, jazz, blues, boogie-woogie, and Motown to…

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Camp Verde AZ (September 9, 2013) – Camp Verde’s art gallery, White Hills Gallery, is pleased to announce the fall solo artist: Sedona abstract artist Barbara Ragalyi. A Solo Show of “Visual Music” by Barbara Ragalyi, will be on display from Friday September 20th through Monday October 28th, with an opening reception on Friday September 20th from 5-8pm. Ragalyi will also do a special painting demonstration on Saturday September 28th from 5-7pm. Ragalyi, originally from Michigan, relocated to Sedona, Arizona in 2000. Her art career has spanned decades, with exhibits in several galleries and participation in art fairs and juried…

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Sedona AZ (September 9, 2013) – Zenprov Comedy dives into their fall season with “Born To Laugh! – A Happy Mirthday Party” on Saturday, Sept. 28 at 7:30 pm at Sedona’s Mary Fisher Theatre. “For every show we pick a theme then perform a variety of improvised comedic scenes based upon that theme,” said Derek Dujardin, the director of Zenprov Comedy. “Since September 28 happens to be the very same night as Tony Carito’s birthday (long-time member of Zenprov), we decided make this a celebration of birthdays, making wishes—and of course—roasting Tony without mercy.”

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