Author: Tommy

Open only three short years, Bearizona has been awarded “The Tourism Champion of the Year” award from the Arizona Office of Tourism. Next to the Tourism Hall of Fame award, this award is the most coveted for those who work in the tourism industry. Williams AZ (August 21, 2013) – Bearizona is proud to announce that they are the recipients of the Arizona Office of Tourism’s “Tourism Champion of the Year” award for 2012. This award is given to a business or individual who, within the past year, has made the most significant impact to improve and advocate the Arizona…

Sedona AZ (August 19, 2013) – Zenprov Comedy kicks off their fall season with a special benefit show for HERO (Humanitarian Efforts Reaching Out), a Sedona-based charity. Titled “A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Nicaragua”, this one-night-only completely improvised performance will take place at 7:00 PM on Friday, Aug. 23 at the Sedona Creative Life Center. “Zenprov is the best comedy troupe in Arizona,” said Mr. Patrick Schweiss, Executive Director of the Sedona International Film Festival. “At their last show, people were laughing so hard their cheeks were hurting.”

Sedona AZ (August 19, 2013) – With a role in one of the area’s most exciting new events as their goal, quality adult dancers are invited to register and prepare to attend auditions for the Sedona World Peace Dance celebration which will be held early in 2014. According to Elaine Hanson, event coordinator, auditions will be held in Sedona on Friday, Sept. 6 from 3:30 -4:30 pm and Saturday, Sept. 7 from noon – 2 pm. Dancers need only audition one of those days at the Sedona Meditation Center, 340 Jordan Road in Sedona. There will also be another audition…

A City Animated by the Internet Sedona AZ (August 18, 2013) – The council chambers were filled to capacity. Some sat in contemplative silence; some were social, chatting with friends, some talked in low tones, eyes darting around the room. Council and staff stayed mostly in the front of the room, separated by an invisible Mason-Dixon line. One could feel the tension in the chambers as the fate of arts and community involvement in Sedona was placed on the chopping block of our collective future. The meeting lasted four and a half hours. Towards the end of the meeting our…

Sedona AZ (August 16, 2013) – The Sedona Community Foundation is accepting proposals for grant funding from organizations that serve greater Sedona. Nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools and Tribal entities are invited to apply. Applicants must meet stringent criteria, including proof of financial viability and lasting value. Proposals for the 2013 competitive grant process will be accepted online until 4 p.m. on August 28, 2013. Visit the Arizona Community Foundation online grants page at: www.azfoundation.org/GrantsLoans/CurrentGrantOpportunities and select “Visit our on line grants center” and sign up for guidelines, eligibility requirements, changes from previous years’ grant cycles, and instructions for submitting proposals.…

Jaydee is one of several amazing dogs the Humane Society of Sedona is featuring that is chosen by Pip, one of their volunteer dog walkers. HSS calls them “Pip’s Picks!” Pip says, “Jaydee is pretty and she’s sassy! She loves her walks and her toys. To know her is to love her.” Jaydee is a 3-year-old spayed female Staffordshire Terrier/Beagle mix. She has a beautiful disposition. She also has one blue eye and one brown eye! She’s a perfect size; not too big and not too small! Jaydee needs to be the only dog in the home and loves older…

Sedona AZ (August 15, 2013) – Do you know an outstanding volunteer, nonprofit organization, business or philanthropist whose efforts support nonprofits in the greater Sedona area? Honor your pick with a nomination for the 2013 Spirit of Sedona Awards, presented by the Sedona Community Foundation. This year’s award recipients will be recognized at SCF’s 2013 Spirit of Sedona Awards and Grant Presentation, to be held on November 10 at the Enchantment Resort. On behalf of each honoree, SCF will contribute $1,000 to the Sedona nonprofit of their choice. SCF will also award grant funding to various nonprofit recipients of this…

Cottonwood AZ (August 15, 2013) – The Bresnan Blues Band comes to play ‘hard-driving blues’ at the Main Stage Theater, Music Art Community, 1 S. Main Street, Cottonwood AZ 86326. “(We) feel the music….and the musical structure of Blues allows us the freedom to mutually improvise and deliver our own emotional expression directly to the audience.” The Bresnan Blues band performs rock-inspired blues music with influences ranging from traditional blues, 50’s rock and roll, jazz, and classic rock. The band presents original material, traditional blues classics with a fresh perspective, and ‘blues-i-fied’ songs pulled from other genres. The band brings…

 (August 15, 2013) – Spend ten days in the spiritual mecca of Sedona Arizona while you become a certified “Yoga Meets Dance” instructor.  Beth Rigby, the Founder of Yoga Meets Dance and an international yoga expert, will teach you how to instruct others on the art of combining yoga, music, meditation and movement for stress reduction, transformational healing and fun-filled celebration in Sedona’s historical “Keep Sedona Beautiful” building centrally located in beautiful Sedona. The next training course is October 3 – 13, 2013 – Register by September 3, 2013 to receive a $100 discount (Reference Code “JWP” for discount) off…

Sedona AZ (August 13, 2013) – On Wednesday, August 14th at 3PM Sedona City Council will discuss a newly minted staff proposal. The plan eliminates our citizen commissions on 8/31/13. It introduces an experimental program. This change affects Sedona’s traditions and priorities: Historical Heritage Cultural Life and the Arts Sustainability Housing Fiscal Responsibility Recreational Options and Parks

(August 13, 2013) The medical marijuana debate will become a major issue of contention between and within the parties this election. Let’s take a hard, cold look at what this fight is going to boil down to. There are two marijuana industries: the industry of cultivation and selling; and the industry of catching and punishing growers, sellers and users. People wonder why the fed drug squads are still busting down doors and terminating medical marijuana operations in California and other choice states. The answer is basically about profit and loss margins.

Sedona AZ (August 12, 2013) – Sugar and Puppy are two adorable Chihuahua mixes who love each other and everyone. Sugar is 4 years old and Puppy is two years old and they are both females. Come to the shelter and visit with these two – they are literally two times the fun and two times the love. The Humane Society of Sedona shelter is open seven days a week from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm for adoptions.

Dewey AZ (August 12, 2013) – Locally owned Mortimer Family Farms announced today that it will be host their Sweet Corn Festival on August 17th and 18th in Dewey Az. This festival will feature everything “CORN!” Free Admission. They will have entertainment for the entire family, to include: Just picked Fresh Corn, delicious Roasted Corn, Corn Bath, & more! Enjoy a hay ride to the corn field and pick your own corn! Are you competitive? Test your skills with a Corn Eating competition, Corn Shucking competition, & Corn Toss with prizes being awarded.

Sedona AZ (August 12, 2013) – The City of Sedona Volunteer Park Rangers are looking for a few dedicated people to help expand the Park Ranger program. The rangers, in their familiar green and tan uniforms with western hat, work year around providing assistance to visitors, helping at community events and supporting the city’s parks & recreation program. Since the program began in 2007, rangers have contributed nearly 14,000 hours of community service.

Verde Valley AZ (August 10, 2013) – Red Rose Inspiration For Animals, Inc. does so much more than just promoting Community-Organized Special Events for Animal Rescue, such as the popular Art and Craft Shows held at the Olde Sedona Bar and Grill in West Sedona. When Rosey a rottie/pit-bull mix passed from osteosarcoma (bone cancer), Founder Tina Allegrezza felt the need to continue helping animals in Rosey’s honor, and in 2009, Red Rose Inspiration for Animals was formed out of the love for Rosey.