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Sedona AZ (March 18, 2013) – The West Sedona School PTA is proud to host this year’s Mexican Fiesta Dinner at the Elks Lodge on Wednesday, March 20th from 5:00 to 7:30pm. This dinner is the main fundraising event for the West Sedona School 6th-grade trip to Camp Colton in May. This event is open to the public and parking is free. The dinner costs $5.00 per person at the door. Tickets are being sold for the Chance Auction/Raffle. Call (928) 204-6602 for more information. Seating is limited. Dinner will be served on a first-come, first-serve basis.

“It is hoped that if enough votes are cast tonight, construction will resume on Barbara’s Park and joyfully bells will ring all around town. Talent is already lined up to play, sing, dance and teach.“ Sedona AZ (March 18, 2013) – The Sedona City Council Wednesday night failed to pass a proposal to begin reconstructing the Barbara Antonson Memorial Park (BAMP) dome. In the final 4 to 3 vote, the council sent the park dome component back to city staff for recommendations. The no vote on the dome reconstruction did not kill the BAMP project. The upshot after the 4-3…

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Sedona AZ (March 16, 2013) – The 2013 Sedona Bluegrass Festival will take place June 8 and 9 at Los Abrigados Resort and Spa in Sedona featuring headliner, The David Grisman FolkJazz Trio with the legendary mandolinist accompanied by son Samson Grisman on double bass and the superlative guitarist Jim Hurst. An array of national and regional bands will also be featured taking place along the banks of Oak Creek in one of Arizona’s most beautiful settings.

Sedona AZ (March 15, 2013) – Arizona Gives Day on March 20 is a day for Arizonans to come together to make donations to as many nonprofits as possible in 24 hours.  Please show your support for the Sedona Sunrise Center for Adults with a donation of $10 or more.   The Sedona Sunrise Center for Adults is a non-profit licensed daycare center for adults.  The mission of the SSCA is to enrich the lives of elders, adults with disabilities, and their families by offering meaningful activities and supportive services in a safe compassionate environment.  For more information, please visit their website…

Sedona AZ (March 15, 2013) – This is much more than an egg hunt; it is a Celebration of Spring! Join City of Sedona Parks and Recreation on Saturday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for this fun, family- friendly event held at Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Ground Road. All those in the community that enjoy spring and the outdoors are invited. Once you arrive, walk to the Posse Grounds Park lower softball field for admission tickets and then onto the field for games and vendors. There is a $2 admission fee for children 12 and younger.…

The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley League program “Grow local—Buy Local” being held on April 4 is part of an effort to educate the public about the Verde Valley Agricultural Coalition (VVAgC) and about the “Food Hub” Concept being organized in the Verde Valley. The League has selected this topic as part of our educational program this year because the LWV United States is in the process of updating its position on agriculture and we want to explore some exciting local developments. The program is scheduled from 6:30 to 8:00 pm of April 4 at the Sedona Public…

Sedona AZ (March 15, 2013) – Learn about fascinating Sedona archaeology treasures from knowledgeable experts at the second annual Explore Ancients Wonders of Sedona Tour. This special event, being held in honor of AZ Archaeology and Heritage Month on Saturday, March 16th starts at 1 pm at Keep Sedona Beautiful with a talk by renowned Southwest rock art photographer Susie Reed. Then, for those who want to experience walking in the footsteps of the ancients, there’s an option to go on a specially, customized, guided tour to the Honanki Heritage Site, offered exclusively by Pink Jeep Tours.

Sedona AZ (March 15, 2013) – Interested in conserving water and other natural resources while restoring and highlighting the character of the Sedona area landscape? Keep Sedona Beautiful’s 34th Annual Native Plant Workshop to be held on Saturday, April 6 at West Sedona School will provide a pathway to do so. A roster of speakers will cover topics including how native landscapes provide habitats for wildlife by hosting native insects and microorganisms and a primer on landscaping with native plants.

Sedona AZ (March 15, 2013) – Sedona has been the home of famous artists like Maxfield Parrish, Max Ernst, Dorothea Tanning, Zoe Mozert, Joe Beeler, and Lillian Wilhelm Smith, to name a few, and Sedona is an art destination town. Nevertheless, there is presently no museum where tourists and art lovers can go to enjoy Sedona’s rich artistic heritage. This oversight is in the process of being remedied.

Sedona AZ (March 14, 2013) – Shortly after 10:00 pm on Wednesday, March 13, the Sedona Fire District responded to a working gazebo fire at the Briar Patch Inn –located in Oak Creek Canyon. Crews worked to quickly control and stop the fire from extending to the nearby house and other buildings. No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. Responding Battalion Chief Cochrane stated, “With a dry wildfire season approaching, this is a critical reminder of fire safety importance, and the need for vigilant maintenance of defensible space around buildings. Had this incident occurred deeper into fire…

Camp Verde AZ (March 14, 2013) – Stop by White Hills Gallery on Main Street in Camp Verde, and see the newest exhibit, “Simply Black and White,” on display from Thursday March 21st through Monday May 13th. White Hills Gallery invites everyone to come to the opening reception on Friday March 22nd from 5-8pm, with Hors D’oeuvres and Wine provided by The Horn. “Simply Black and White” invites everyone to take a look at the classic attributes of art, in a contemporary context, with artists using only black, white, and shades of gray. The exhibit showcases over 40 renderings and…

Sedona AZ (March 14, 2013) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host a book-signing for author Carolina Butler on Saturday, March 23rd from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Museum. Butler’s new book, “Oral History of the Yavapai”, is a history from the Indians’ point of view in the words and the feelings of the Yavapai themselves. It is based on interviews of two Yavapai tribal elders, Mike Harrison and John Williams, both now deceased. It took almost 30 years from their interviews to this publication becoming a reality.

Sedona AZ (March 14, 2013) – While predicting when an emergency will occur is impossible, becoming prepared to handle and emergency is not. In less time than one might think, American Red Cross training can give an individual the vital knowledge and skills needed to respond to a life-threatening situation with confidence. Sedona Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with certified American Red Cross Instructor Erin Estes, are able to offer a variety of Red Cross courses this spring and summer. Classes will include Lifeguard Certifications and Water Safety Instructor.

Sedona AZ (March 14, 2013) – Camp Soaring Eagle is proud to announce that they have under-gone a re-organization and opened an additional office in Scottsdale, AZ. These changes are made in an effort to expand their reach and serve more of the 125,000 children currently suffering with serious illnesses in the state of Arizona. Camp Soaring Eagle is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that provides medically supervised camping programs for children suffering with chronic and life threatening illnesses. Camp is completely free of charge to the campers and families and funded through charitable donations.