Verde Valley AZ (January 24, 2012) – Kelly Mott Lacroix and Candice Rupprecht of the University of Arizona Water Resources Research Center (WRRC) will explore how they can help apply available information about desert rivers and riparian areas to water planning in our region through two projects, Conserve to Enhance (C2E) and Environment in Water Planning, when they speak to the Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset in Prescott (two blocks behind True Value).
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Jerome AZ (January 24, 2012) – Gallery 527 features Marian Ward and new jewelry for Valentine’s Day. Fantastic pieces mix sheets of copper fused with copper clay designs. Lizards, leaves, scorpions and a snakeskin design will debut for the first time in the gallery of local artists. Of course, plenty of copper and silver hearts are always perfect choices offered by this talented designer.
Flagstaff, AZ (January 23, 2012) – Pending favorable conditions tomorrow, January 24, fire managers on the Coconino National forest are planning to continue pile burning efforts on the Woody Ridge and Oak Creek Canyon projects. Woody Ridge Project: 200 acres of piles located approximately 2 miles northwest of the Oak Creek Canyon Vista and 5 miles southwest of Kachina Village, west of Highway 89A off Forest Road 535. Smoke will rise and disperse to the southwest. Oak Creek Canyon Project: 57 acres of piles located north of Sedona at the south end of Oak Creek Canyon near Indian Gardens. Smoke…
Jerome AZ (January 22, 2012) – Jerome continues its love affair with ART on February 4th with the First Saturday ART WALK. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the 26 galleries and studios of Jerome will be brimming over with visual delights. There will be plenty of chocolate, music and good conversation at this vibrant event. Meet the artists that night and mingle with other art lovers who are drawn to this charming mountain town. Make a night of it with dinner at one of the town’s delicious restaurants. Maybe even spend the night at one of the delightful B&B’s…
Verde Valley AZ (January 21, 2012) – The League of Women Voters of Sedona-Verde Valley is sponsoring a primary election forum with the Mayoral and Council candidates running for the Clarkdale City Council. The forum will be held: Wednesday February 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. The Clarkdale-Jerome School gymnasium 16th and Main Streets, Clarkdale. Scheduled to appear are Council candidates Richard Dehnert, Anita Simgen, and Pat Williams and Mayoral candidate Doug Von Gausig. Following a brief presentation on the Clarkdale General Plan Update, which is on the March 13, 2012 ballot, the candidates will speak and answer audience questions.
Sedona AZ (January 20, 2012) – “Art & Life Together Are Magic,” the photographic art of Merrill A. Roberts, Jr. and Dibor Roberts, will be on exhibit February 1 to April 1 at the Art Mart Gallery, 2081 SR 89A #11 in West Sedona. Meet the artists Sunday, February 5, 11AM-6PM Merrill A. Roberts, Jr. is a world-class photographer who has captured the famous at work and on-stage. Photographs of Coretta Scott King, the Jackson 5, Duke Ellington, Angela Davis, Harry Belafonte, Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson and Oprah Winfrey are part of the exhibit. Merrill’s work has appeared in the NY Times, the…
Sedona AZ (January 20, 2012) – As part of the Sedona Public Library in the Village’s Love Your Library – Love Your State Celebration, Lisa Schnebly Heidinger will be discussing her latest book, Arizona: 100 Years Grand on Saturday, January 28, 2012 starting at 1:15 pm. The program, which is free and open to the public, will be held in Suite C-104 at Tequa Plaza. Copies of Lisa’s books will be available for purchase and signing following the presentation. Arizona: 100 Years Grand is a geographical, historical and cultural collection of our state’s best and brightest people, places and events during the first century of statehood; the most important…
Prescott AZ (January 20, 2012) – Prescott Frontier Days, Inc. is gearing up for the 125th annual World’s Oldest Rodeo® this summer and is well positioned to be an official Arizona Centennial event in Prescott, Arizona. The dates for Prescott’s most anticipated event of the year are June 28-July 4. Sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA), the World’s Oldest Rodeo® (WOR) consists of both roughstock, or judged events (bareback, saddle bronc and bull riding) and timed events (steer wrestling, tie-down and team roping, and barrel racing) during each of the scheduled eight world-class performances. Each cowboy and cowgirl competes for either the best time…
Sedona AZ (January 20, 2012) – On Saturday, January 21, at 1 p.m. the Allie Ollie Boutique in the Oak Creek Outlet Mall will become makeover central for eleven very deserving Moms. These Moms are wrestling more than grocery lists, dry cleaning and carpool schedules. They each have a child recently diagnosed with Cancer. A team of Allie Ollie clothing stylists will provide these Moms with a fun afternoon of pampering as part of their weekend at the Camp Soaring Eagle Oncology Retreat at Briar Patch Inn, in Oak Creek Canyon. This is the fourth Oncology Retreat that Camp Soaring…
Cottonwood AZ (January 19, 2012) – Frank Vignola is one of the most extraordinary guitarists performing before the public today. On a leg of his West Coast tour, Frank will appear at Old Town Center for the Arts on Friday, January 27th at 7:30 pm. His stunning virtuosity has made him the guitarist of choice for many of the world’s top musicians, including Ringo Starr, Madonna, Donald Fagen, Wynton Marsalis, Tommy Emmanuel, Mark O Connor, the Boston Pops, the New York Pops, and guitar legend Les Paul, who named Vignola to his “Five Most Admired Guitarists List” for the Wall…
Flagstaff, AZ –Fire managers on the Flagstaff District are planning to continue pile burning efforts on the Eastside project tomorrow, January 20, pending favorable conditions. Eastside Project: 200 acres of piles located south of Flagstaff, southwest of Little America and Herold Ranch Road, northeast of Lake Mary Road and the Heckethorn neighborhood, near Fisher Point. Smoke will rise and disperse to the northeast. Smoke may be noticeable in the Country Club, Walnut Canyon, and Lake Mary Road areas overnight.
Sedona AZ (January 19, 2012) – The Hollywood themed restaurant, the Marketplace Cafe located at the Oak Creek Factory Outlet Mall in the Village of Oak Creek in Sedona, Az is proud to announce their 15th Year Anniversary. Owners Michele and Jeff Moore started this business in 1997 after operating a coffee cart in the same mall for 3 years. Both Michele and Jeff have a Hollywood background, Michele in make up and hair and Jeff in props. They brought their background to the walls of the restaurant with large photos of the industry for your enjoyment.
Verde Valley AZ (January 19, 2012) – To commemorate Clarkdale’s Centennial, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) of Sedona & the Verde Valley is hosting a special presentation. Clarkdale Mayor Doug Van Gausig will be speaking on “Clarkdale and the Verde River: Then and Now.” The special presentation, open and free to the public, will be Friday, January 27, at 2 pm at Yavapai College’s Clarkdale campus, Room M 137. The campus is located off of Black Hills Drive. For more information, please call 928-649-4275.
Sedona AZ (January 18, 2012) – Would you like to know how Sedona City Hall works? Do you want to have a voice in the future of your City? These questions and others will be answered at the Citizens Academy, a priority of City Council to educate and reach out to the community. Residents will have the opportunity to meet with the Council and various department staff to better understand City operations and issues.
Flagstaff AZ (January 18, 2012) – Fire managers on the Flagstaff District are planning to continue pile burning efforts on the Eastside project tomorrow, Thursday January 19, pending favorable conditions. Eastside Project: 150 acres of piles located south of Flagstaff, southwest of Little America and Herold Ranch Road, northeast of Lake Mary Road and the Heckethorn neighborhood, near Fisher Point. Smoke will disperse to the northeast. Smoke will likely be noticeable in the Country Club, Walnut Canyon, and Lake Mary Road areas overnight. All prescribed fire activity is dependent on personnel availability, weather – including winds and ventilation, and approval…