Verde Valley AZ (February 29, 2012) – On Thursday, March 27, 2012 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm the Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization will facilitate the 2nd Community Dialogue – The Verde Valley Waterways Opportunities for Sustainable Economic Expansion and Growth. The dialog will include a presentation on a Valley wide survey, the advantages of using Value Chain Mapping in the decision making process as we move forward and review of the outcomes of the first meeting.
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Sedona AZ (February 29, 2012) – Mark your calendars and put on your dancing shoes! The Verde Valley Sanctuary, a 28-bed shelter for victims of family violence and abuse, will host Dancing in the Moonlight on May 5 at 5 p.m. The evening will include drinks, dinner, a silent auction and dancing to the Latin rhythms of La Cubanita’s Orchestra, all underneath a brilliant full moon. The fundraiser will take place at the breathtaking Lacy Goldenstein Farm on Oak Creek in Cornville. Tickets are $100 per person. Couples will also receive a copy of “HeartBeat,” an album of jazz standards…
Justice Department Has 60 Days to Accept, Reject or Request More Information Phoenix AZ (February 29, 2012) – The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission has sent its legislative-district map for Justice Department review. Because Arizona is subject to Section 5 of the federal Voting Rights Act, the commission is seeking “preclearance” from Washington for the map to be used in this fall’s elections. The Justice Department has 60 calendar days to respond, starting the first full day after it receives a submission. The response could be approval, rejection or a request for additional information.
Sedona AZ (February 29, 2012) – The Rotary Club of Sedona is launching a program to send free books to preschool children who live in Sedona and the Village of Oak Creek. Children registered in the program will receive a book every month in the mail from the Imagination Library collection. The only requirements are that the child reside in Sedona or the Village of Oak Creek and be between birth and age five.
For the first time ever, The Amazing Acro-Cats perform at Canyon Moon Theatre! Sedona AZ (February 29, 2012) – CMT welcomes Samantha Martin and the Amazing Acro-Cats, one of four performing house-cat troupes in the US, for four days only on Thursday, March 1 7:30pm; Friday, March 2 at 7:30pm; Saturday, March 3at 3 & 7:30pm and Sunday, March 4 at 3 & 7:30pm. The Amazing Acro-Cats will perform their remarkable feats of agility (remarkable because they’re …you know…house cats) pushing carts, riding skateboards, rolling barrels, ringing bells, turning on lights, walking tight ropes, jumping through hoops, and much more!
Flagstaff AZ (February 28, 2012) – The Flagstaff Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest is seeking volunteers to help replant the Schultz burn area. The district is hosting a volunteer event each Saturday in April – 4/7, 4/14, 4/21 and 4/28. Volunteers interested in signing up for one of these events should contact Brienne Magee at the Flagstaff Ranger District by calling 928-527-8290 or emailing bmagee@fs.fed.us.
Sedona AZ (February 28, 2012) – Yavapai College’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) of Sedona and the Verde Valley invites members of the community to its Lunch and Learn series on Thursday, March 8 at 12:30 pm at the Yavapai College Sedona Campus. OLLI is a dynamic organization within Yavapai College created to meet the needs of intellectually active mature adults. What makes OLLI a unique learning experience is that there is no pressure of tests, grades, or papers. It is a warm gathering of people who are endlessly curious and love to learn.
Sedona AZ (February 28, 2012) – Keep Sedona Beautiful, Inc. continues to commemorate its 40th Anniversary with its 33rd Annual Native Plant Workshop on Saturday, March 24th. Celebrated rainwater harvesting innovator Brad Lancaster will kick off the event as the first of two keynote speakers. His topic will be “Planting the Rain: Principles, Practices and Tips for Water Harvesting Earthworks and Raingardens”. Horticulturist, author and native plant expert, Jan Busco, will be the second keynote speaker of the day, addressing the topic “Getting the Best from Your Native Plants”.
Sedona AZ (February 28, 2012) – Sedona’s Studio Live hosts a poetry slam Saturday, March 10, starting at 7:30 p.m. featuring Texas poet Seth Walker and hosted by Sedona poet Christopher Fox Graham. 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. The slam will the fourth of the 2011-12 season, which has been more moving, more energetic and more intense because this year as poets compete for a slot in Sedona’s first National Poetry Slam Team. The…
Flagstaff AZ (February 28, 2012) – All snowplows in the Flagstaff area are fully deployed and all state roadways remain open, at this time. The Flagstaff area has seen moderate snowfall since last night. Arizona Department of Transportation crews spent the overnight hours removing snow and ice from the roadways and will continue to work to keep the roadways open and passable throughout this storm. However, conditions may rapidly change and while ADOT is prepared to continually respond to this storm, motorists should be prepared when driving through the region. That includes becoming more familiar with safe driving tips and…
Jerome AZ (February 27, 2012) – On February 27th and 28th 2012, the Jerome Historical Society will be hosting the “Trilogy of Metals” conference in Jerome, AZ. There will be a series of meetings held at Spook Hall which will include guests from Victor, Colorado along with JHS Board Members, Jerome Chamber of Commerce members and members of Jerome’s Town government.
Sedona AZ (February 27, 2012) – The City of Sedona, the Art in Public Places Committee, the Arts & Culture Commission, and the City Council cordially invite you to attend a Dedication Ceremony for the newly installed roundabout sculptures of Kim Kori and Ken Rowe’s Above and Beyond. The ceremony will take place at the corner of the Y Roundabout and Brewer Road (old service station parking lot) on Friday, March 16, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
Sedona AZ (February 27, 2012) – On February 22, 2012, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested 51-year-old Kirk Harris for 4 counts of Child Molestation. Harris was booked at the Camp Verde Detention Center and is being held without bond. Earlier this month, a victim contacted YCSO to report incidents of child molestation by Harris which occurred several years earlier. The molestations had taken place in the Phoenix and Camp Verde areas. The victim, now an adult and member of the Harris family, recently felt compelled to come forward with her story hoping to prevent further potential abuse by Harris…
Cottonwood AZ (February 27, 2012) – Arizona’s outdoor artists are celebrating Arizona’s centennial year with plein air painting events throughout the state, beginning in March this year. Arizona Plein Air Painters (APAP) invites artists of all experience levels to join them in capturing the beauty of Arizona’s landscape.