Sedona AZ (April 10, 2013) – Commander Ron Wheeler has accepted the Chief of Police position with the Police Department in Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ. Cmdr. Wheeler provided eleven years of service to the Sedona Police Department, with the last seven years in the capacity of Field Operations/Support Services Commander.
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The Sedona Charter School in partnership with the Sedona Police Department presents “Tip A Cop-Help a Kid” Sedona AZ (April 9, 2013) – The Sedona Police Department will be hosting a fundraiser event for the Sedona Charter School’s annual 6th year field trip to the Grand Canyon\ Supai Village. Monies raised will offset rising costs for this great learning opportunity and keep this annual tradition alive!
Camp Verde AZ (April 9, 2013) – Verde Portal, an incubator business that will assist and develop new startups, has recently purchased the “Red Barn” or known by most locals as “Boler’s Bar,” located at 325 S. Main St. Camp Verde AZ 86322. Verde Portal plans to keep the existing outside character of the historic building but change its image inside with a new identity and focus. The building will be split into offices, a gallery, and a wine tasting room. The new wine tasting room will be the anchor business that plans to link Camp Verde to the current…
Sedona AZ (April 9, 2013) – The first Sedona Strings Workshop, June 2 through June 9th at the Verde Valley School, will be anchored by Burklee School of Music Associate Professor Darol Anger. A founding member of the David Grisman Quintet along with mandolinist and Chamber Music Sedona artistic advisor Mike Marshall, Anger is recognized as one of America’s finest violinist and fiddlers who has inspired thousands of young musicians. “I’m truly excited to return to Sedona at Bert’s invitation,” said Anger. “I’ve invited Laurie Lewis to join me to provide a well balanced diet of bluegrass from songwriting, singing…
Sedona AZ (April 9, 2013) – The Sedona Art Museum, a recently created 501(c)(3) nonprofit, plans to move into a space located in the Old Marketplace in Sedona, at 1370 West SR 89A, in May. To do so, they need to raise the funds to pay utilities and triple net fees – real estate taxes, building insurance, and maintenance. They will also collect donations to renovate and pay for operational expenses for the three suites along the central courtyard at their Kick-Off Fundraising event – the SAGA 2013 Invitational Exhibition – held at this same location, and open daily from…
Cottonwood AZ (April 9, 2013) – LADY AS LANDSCAPE is a tribute to the women of the Verde Valley and Miss A V Sclippa’s first art opening. Annabel Valerie Sclippa was born in Southern France to a French/Italian father and a Dutch/German (American) mother, both of whom were bred in families of artistic talent. Her mother, Lenore Edith Culin, has been a color therapist since the late 80s. Lenore’s father Nembhard Nottingham Culin was a successful architect and artist. Primarily working in watercolor, Mr. Culin is best known for his New England scenes. Many of his pieces hang on walls…
Sedona AZ (April 9,2013) – Sedona’s Studio Live hosts a poetry slam on Sunday, April 13, starting at 7:30 p.m. hosted by Sedona poet Christopher Fox Graham. Tickets are $10. On the day of the slam, tickets are $12. All poets are welcome to compete for the $75 grand prize and $25 second-place prize. The prize is funded in part by a donation from Verde Valley poetry supporter Jeanne Freeland.
Phoenix AZ (April 8, 2013) – Interstate 40 east of Flagstaff is closed in both directions between Twin Arrows and Winslow (mileposts 218-252) because of strong winds and limited visibility, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. There is no estimate for when the highway will reopen. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from the California state line to Winslow and a high wind advisory from Winslow to the New Mexico state line – both effective until 8 p.m. At 1 p.m., the National Weather Service reported winds of 40 mph in Flagstaff, with gusts to 59…
Sedona AZ (April 8, 2013) – Join Pat Sinclair, author of Scandinavian Classic Desserts cookbook, for a delicious demonstration and discussion on Saturday, April 13 at 2:00 pm, at The Well Red Coyote bookstore. Not only will Sinclair reveal some of the insider secrets to these delicious desserts, she will also be bringing samples of cookies made from the cookbook.
Sedona AZ (April 8, 2013) – The community is invited to attend a spring concert featuring Sam Grandaw, a Verde Valley School Senior and vocal student. The concert will take place on Sunday, April 14th, 2013 at 2:00p.m. in the sanctuary of the Sedona United Methodist Church located at 110 Indian Cliffs Road in Sedona. Admission to the concert is free.
Sedona AZ (April 8, 2013) – The new bike lanes in Sedona are a welcome sight for many cyclists. However, some riders still choose to ride on the sidewalk. Sometimes fear is the motivating factor causing riders to choose the sidewalk over the roadway. Some cyclists simply feel safer on the sidewalk. But, accident statistics do not support this belief. For example, in Phoenix during 2007, 70% of bike versus motor vehicle collisions occurred when the cyclist was riding on the sidewalk just before the collision.
Sedona AZ (April 8, 2013) – Public education, especially in Sedona, is under more stress than ever before. Learn how the Sedona-Oak Creek School District will cope with upcoming challenges and achieve its goals when Superintendent David Lykins speaks at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s (OLLI) Lunch and Learn, Keynote Speaker program, in room 34 of Yavapai College’s Sedona campus (on Cultural Park Road, across Rte 89A from Red Rock High School) on Wednesday, April 10, from 1:00 – 2:00. Note this talk was originally scheduled in February but postponed due to snow.
Sedona AZ (April 8, 2013) – Chris Spheeris brings Reformer 2.0 to Studio Live on Saturday, April 20th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 the day of the performance, doors open at 6:30pm, beer and wine will be available for purchase. “Reformer” is Chris’ new solo show. Much of the highly-inspired and consistently-meaningful material is presented in the form of monologue, poetry and rant. The pieces are devotional yet often irreverent, spiritual yet unpretentious, insightful, funny, and often deeply touching. The show will inspire you think about your life and your beliefs, and at the same…
Sedona AZ (April 8, 2013) – The Courthouse Vista trail in the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest will be closed from Wednesday through Saturday for maintenance work. A Forest Service trail crew will be finishing tread work on the trail which necessitates the temporary closure. The Courthouse Vista parking area will remain open, and the public will still be able to access Bell Rock and the Bell Rock Pathway from the parking area via the Phone trail. Questions regarding this closure and work to be performed should be directed to Francisca Adrian, 928-203-7531, at the Red…
Jerome AZ (April 7, 2013) – Plans are under way for the 48th Annual Jerome Historic Home and Building Tour on May 18-19, 2013. This longest running tour in the state of Arizona promises a look at the historic gems of this charming town including some never seen treasures that will delight visitors. Tickets will be sold on Main Street, right in the center of town at the old firehouse. The cost is $15 for adults and $8 for children. The first tickets are sold at 9:00AM and the final tickets each day will be sold at 3:00PM, leaving two…