Organization Sees Double-Digit Growth in Clients Seeking Business Counseling Verde Valley AZ (January 11, 2013) – For the second straight year, the Northern Arizona SCORE Chapter has won SCORE’s prestigious District Chapter of the Year Award. SCORE is a national non-profit volunteer organization that provides business counseling, workshops and community outreach programs for the benefit of small business owners and people wishing to start their own businesses.
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Sedona AZ (January 11, 2013) – Time is running out! The Sedona Marathon races are on schedule to sell out completely. On Saturday, February 2, 2013, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce, along with the entire Sedona area, will welcome thousands of runners, their families and friends for a weekend of fierce competition and neighborly camaraderie in the world famous resort destination of Sedona, Arizona.
Verde Valley AZ (January 11, 2013) – MATFORCE invites you to help the fight against drug abuse by attending a Community Solutions Forum. If you were asked whether drug or alcohol abuse creates serious problems among the youth and adults in our community, how would you answer? If you were asked what problems are related to substance abuse would you include bullying, violence, crime, child abuse, family problems, job loss, health problems and addiction? Did you know that drug overdose is now the leading cause of accidental death in the U.S., surpassing auto accidents? Should we all be concerned?
Sedona AZ (January 11, 2013) – On July 27, 2011, Judith Finneren’s husband of almost 37 years was killed while riding his bicycle when he was struck by a distracted driver. Ralph and Judy had 2 children, ages 25 and 30, whom she had to call the night of the accident. Her daughter’s screams and her son’s dead silence were so gut-wrenching, Judy vowed to take action so other families wouldn’t suffer the same loss and tragedy. Motivated to heal her family’s pain while increasing awareness to make the world a safer place for bicyclists, Judy enrolled in Sedona Film…
Joan Collins To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award Sedona AZ (January 10, 2013) – Final selections are underway for the 145 films which will be presented in a range of categories and film series – from World Cinema to Documentaries That Make a Difference and from Sedona Green to Family Films and Classics – at the 19th annual Sedona International Film Festival, Feb. 23 to March 3. Festival passes and ticket packages are now available online at www.sedonafilmfestival.com. Films will run all day beginning Sunday, Feb. 24 on four screens at Sedona Harkins 6, 2081 W. Highway 89A; the Mary D.…
Verde Valley AZ (January 10, 2013) – The Verde River Watershed Association in collaboration with the Verde River Basin Partnership will be sponsoring a talk titled “Water: Yavapai-Apache Source of Life,” presented by Vincent Randall, former Tribal Chairman of the Yavapai-Apache Nation (Nation) and Chris Coder, an employee of the Nation’s water team. The presentation is January 16, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. in the Verde Room of the Yavapai County Building located at 10 South 6th Street, Cottonwood, Arizona. The public is encouraged to attend this free meeting.
Sedona AZ (January 10, 2013) – Sedona Fire District prepares to say good bye to Assistant Chief Terry Keller who has been with Sedona Fire District for more than 24 years. Assistant Chief Keller served in many capacities during his tenure beginning as a volunteer firefighter through serving as interim fire chief.
Sedona AZ (January 10, 2013) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host two speakers with Sedona roots at an event for those interested in volunteering at the Museum. The talks and some mentoring time with Museum volunteers is set for Tuesday, January 22 at 10 a.m. at the Museum.
Sedona AZ (January 10, 2013) – Heart Wisdom Journeys is pleased to announce a powerful ceremonial gathering with Peruvian Shaman Jorge Delgado, Havasupai Medicine Man Uqualla and Adam Yellowbird to open the 2013 Gift In Shift Conference on Thursday, February 14, 2013, 7:00 – 9:00 pm, at the Sedona Creative Life Center, 333 Schnebly Hill Road.
Sedona AZ (January 10, 2013) – All women! Interested in something besides cards, flowers, and chocolates this Valentine’s Day? Connect with hundreds of other women for Heart2Heart’s incredible celebration held on Saturday, February 9th from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Sedona Red Rock High School Performing Arts Center (995 Upper Rock Loops Road, Sedona, AZ).
Announcing the 2014 WOOFnPURR Calendar Fundraiser for the Humane Society of Sedona Sedona AZ (January 9, 2013) – The first step in preventing unwanted litters, pet homelessness and reducing the euthanasia rate is to have pets spayed and neutered. Recognizing the valuable need for this service, Harley Todd, Isabel and David Simmer developed the idea of the 2014 WOOFnPURR Calendar to help raise funds specifically to be used at the Humane Society of Sedona (HSS) to fund low cost or no cost spay and neuter clinics. Think your pet has what it takes to be a calendar pin-up? Then go…
Sedona AZ (January 9, 2013) – The City of Sedona is currently seeking to fill three vacancies on the Sustainability Commission. The vacancies are for three-year terms, from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2015. This nine-member Commission makes recommendations regarding sustainable related practices and policies to the City Council. Specific responsibilities include: developing an outreach and education program that informs, engages and promotes sustainable practices; review and propose sustainability related policies; advice on policy matters related to sustainable practices including: energy, air, water, waste, green infrastructure, built environment, transportation, and sustainable products and businesses. The Sustainability Commission will…
Cottonwood AZ (January 8, 2013) – The musical duo Acoustic Eidolon, described as a ‘tour-de-force’ of acoustic music, comes to Old Town Center for the Arts on Friday, January 18th at 7:30 pm. Acoustic Eidolon, featuring Joe Scott on double neck guitjo and Hannah Alkire on cello are from Colorado and have graced stages throughout the US, Europe, Australia and Canada. These artists continue to captivate audiences throughout the world with their signature “new acoustic” sound and boundless possibilities in blending Celtic, Folk, World & Latin music influences, something that Dirty Linen magazine praises as “a sumptuous musical feast.”
Sedona AZ (January 8, 2013) – Studio Live is hosting a unique day dedicated to forward-looking concepts of spirituality and human development January 20th at 9:00 am. Carpe Diem – Spirituality Beyond 2012 will feature four leaders on various forms of personal as well as group practice of spirituality and integrative development in all areas of life. Tickets are $25.00 general for this day of sharing. Four highly respected individuals will present and lead discussions of new and exciting concepts concerning spiritual and personal development Each of these speakers, having journeyed through their different paths in life which have evolved into…
Free Chinese Medicine Education Day Helps Build Community Awareness at the West Sedona Public Library Sedona AZ (January 8, 2013) – The Sedona/Verde Valley Acupuncture Council is sponsoring a free event for the public at the West Sedona Public Library, (3250 White Bear Rd. Sedona, AZ 86336). The Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Education day will be held Saturday, January 26th from 1pm-4pm. The public is encouraged to drop in and learn more about acupuncture and Chinese medicine through personal interaction and expert treatments with nearly a dozen local professional Acupuncturists.