Author: Tommy

Sedona AZ (August 28, 2013) – The Sedona Police Department is currently seeking residents for the Citizens Police Academy. The academy is an 8-week course designed to provide the participants with a working knowledge and a better understanding of their police department. The purpose is to educate, inform and enlighten those attending about the department, its operations, and its personnel. The academy is tuition-free and open to all Sedona residents or employees of a Sedona business. It is limited to twelve students and is on a first come, first serve basis. The upcoming academy begins on Wednesday, October 2, and…

Sedona AZ (August 28, 2013) – On Friday, September 6, Hillside’s Pop Up Sedona Gallery will host a First Friday reception highlighting two local artists, Al Judge and Richard Barnwell. The public is invited to come and meet the artists and discuss their latest works. The reception will include wine and refreshment and will take place September 6 from 5-8 p.m.

Sedona AZ (August 28, 2013) – The Sedona International Film Festival (SIFF) announced that John Conway has joined the organization as the Theatre Operations Manager of their Mary D. Fisher Theatre.  In this new position, Conway will oversee the daily operations of the theatre and will work to expand its programming to seven nights a week. The theatre, located at 2030 W. State Route 89A, Suite A3 in West Sedona, opened its doors in time for the 2012 Film Festival.  It is the year-round home to SIFF, and shows independent films, live simulcasts, and special filmed events, such as the…

Cottonwood AZ (August 28, 2013) – Mothers of all ages will enjoy learning how to incorporate practical tools of mindfulness, stillness, creativity, and connection in a 6-week workshop titled, “Mindful Mamas: Creating More Connection, Meaning & Balance” beginning Tuesday, Sept. 3. This collaborative class will be facilitated by Megan Aronson at The Shiva Shack. Owners, Arin Thrine and Jeff Masters, recently relocated the popular yoga studio to a new location in Cottonwood, in the Copperwood Square. “We are so excited to offer this workshop in our new facility,” said Jeff and Arin. “As the parents of two young girls, we…

Flagstaff AZ (August 28, 2013) – Peter Sagal, host of the popular NPR show “Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!” and the PBS special “Constitution USA,” will speak at Northern Arizona University on Sept. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Ardrey Memorial Auditorium. The talk, “Constitution Day with Peter Sagal” will kick off Constitution Day at NAU on Sept. 17 at Ashurst Hall and will be part of September’s Civic Engagement Month. Peter Sagal is the host of Constitution USA, a production of tpt National Productions and Insignia Films. Over the course of the four-hour series, Sagal hits the road, travelling cross-country on…

Poetry and painting? Do they go together? Jerome AZ (August 27, 2013) – “They most certainly do,” says Susan Pitcairn, author of the newly-released “Spirit of the Earth,” 185 full color pages of her lifetime-best paintings and poems. Pitcairn will read selections from the book and sign copies at Gallery 527 in Jerome at the popular First Saturday Art Walk, September 7, 5-8 pm., 527 Main Street in Jerome. Her synthesis of the two art forms reveals a deeply spiritual vision of nature where trees speak of the interconnectedness of heaven and earth and mountains teach strength and endurance.

Sedona AZ (August 27, 2013) – It’s a green light “Go” for Green Light this Labor Day weekend in West Sedona. From 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, August 31 at the Sedona Wine & Beer Co (The Hoppy Grape Lounge), Sedona’s all-original rock & roll band Green Light will perform live in concert in the back-patio of the lounge. Green Light keeps shining away and continues to ever evolve into an act that just keeps getting better and better.

Michael Turner a Made In Clarkdale Artist at the “Corner Gallery” Clarkdale AZ (August 27, 2013) – Over 100 art enthusiasts enjoyed the Grand Opening of Michael Turner’s Solo Show in Made In Clarkdale’s “Corner Gallery” on August 16th. It was a time to connect with Michael and his support team of loving wife Crystal, his son and his grandchildren who were there to witness the evolutionary success of years of creativity. Most who attended knew of Michael’s work with Mylar, an interesting visual material from his work exhibited in the annual Made In Clarkdale Art Shows each December. But…

Sedona AZ (August 26, 2013) – The public is invited to an evening reception for fine artist, Sedona resident Pamela Becker at the McLean Meditation Center on Friday, September 6, from 5:00 -8:00 pm. Guests will be treated to refreshments during a showing of the artist’s latest hand-crafted work, which she calls Desert Lotus Altars. The reception coincides with Sedona’s First Friday Gallery Tour.

Camp Verde AZ (August 25, 2013) – Out of Africa Wildlife Park and Predator Zip Line have pledged to back the new Verde Brewing Company (VBC) Kickstarter campaign, “Harvest Crops, Plant Hops.” Their contribution will support young entrepreneurs of the Verde Valley in their quest to combine freshly farmed goods to the artistry of crafting great brews. The VBC team hopes to produce great tasting beer and add value to the already outstanding agriculture created in this Valley. Since the opening of Out of Africa, the park has been an influential economic force in a growing community. The Park constantly…

STARBURST is a 4 year old Tabby spayed female who has spent most of her life in the shelter… Sedona AZ (August 23, 2013) – My name is Starburst, and I arrived at the Shelter as a stray back in June of 2010. I really am quite the character. As soon as I’m out of my cottage I go sit by the door waiting for it to open, then I run to one of the cat social rooms where I love to be alone to play with the toys away from all those other silly cats and wait for folks…

Verde Valley AZ (August 23, 2013) – On August 11, 2013, between 2 and 3:30pm, 23-year-old Derrick Lovaasen committed Aggravated Domestic Violence, Aggravated Assault, Disorderly Conduct, and a weapons offense. Derrick and his two brothers, ages 30 and 21, were in Beaver Creek on a Forest Service Road in proximity to the Beaver Creek Campground. All had been drinking and Derrick arrived with his 2 brothers already present.

Sedona AZ (August 22, 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.

Yavapai Food Council PILOT collection event collects nearly 1500 pounds of food to start the Hungry Kids Food Pantry at the Sedona YMCA Sedona AZ (August 21, 2013) – The Yavapai Food Neighbors Project, a program introduced and administered by Yavapai Food Council (YFC), provides a means of building community through a long-term “food donor drive”. It is simple and a great way to get involved – possibly the easiest volunteer work you will ever experience! The Yavapai Food Neighbors Project Pilot Collection Event and Open House was held Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the Sedona YMCA. Neighborhood Coordinators from…

Sedona AZ (August 21, 2013) – Get ready Sedona and visitors from around the world who love world-class candy and confections– the Peppermint Zebra is coming to Hillside Sedona! The Peppermint Zebra was created by Hillside Sedona’s owner, Pince Richman and property manager Karen Reynolds Dilks, to offer a fantasy fun filled experience. “The concept began years ago with the birth of my grandson, the down turn of the economy, the desire to offer a joyful familiarity to all ages. It’s been wonderful working with small U.S.A. companies. Makes me feel very proud to be associated with exquisite toymakers, Master Chocolatiers,…