Verde Valley AZ (December 27, 2011) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office would like to alert citizens regarding several recent fraud incidents. YCSO encourages readers to share this information with seniors you may know or care for as they remain the primary targets of scammers. Simply supplying our area senior population with the knowledge of these scams could very well prevent more of the high dollar losses seen in the last few weeks.
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Flagstaff AZ (December 27, 2011) – Flagstaff Area National Monuments has received permission to start pile burning at Sunset Crater Volcano this morning and will continue throughout the afternoon as favorable weather conditions continue. The debris piles are located behind the housing area off a private dirt road. The piles were constructed during manual fuels reduction projects in preparation for future prescribed burns. They consist of small tree branches, twigs, and needles removed during preparation of prescribed fire control lines. Pile burning is a necessary preparation for prescribed burning. The piles will be monitored by firefighters until they are completely…
Sedona AZ (December 26, 2011) – The Sedona Gallery Association is pleased to announce events for the next 1st Friday, January 6, 2012. The Sedona Gallery Association represents the collaborative efforts of the premiere galleries in Sedona to ensure that art lovers and artists alike experience the best art environment imaginable. On the 1st Friday of each month, from 5:00pm-8:00pm, members of the Sedona Gallery Association offer a unique monthly showcase highlighting artists, special exhibits, and art events. These special art receptions give locals and Sedona visitors alike the opportunity to enjoy light refreshments while beginning their weekend with an…
The Verde Valley Waterways (Verde River and Its’ Tributaries) Opportunities for Economic Growth Verde Valley AZ (December 27, 2011) – On Thursday, January 19, 2011 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm the Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization will facilitate a Community Dialogue – The Verde Valley Waterways (Verde River and its’ Tributaries) Opportunities for Economic Expansion and Growth. Discussion on the growth of the Verde Valley economy focusing on the waterways as an economic asset and vehicle for growth. Participants will discuss and brainstorm on what is the value of the waterways to the economy of the Verde Valley.
Sedona AZ (December 27, 2011) – The City of Sedona’s Green Team will be sponsoring a free Electronics Drop-Off Day on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall, 102 Roadrunner Drive. The Green Team is comprised of City staff members who since 2007 have worked to reduce consumption, increase efficiency and generally make operations at City Hall more environmentally friendly.
Jerome AZ (December 26, 2011) – Let the party continue the Saturday after New Years with the January 7th Jerome Art Walk. Take the convenient shuttle throughout the town to visit 25 galleries and studios or start the walk at the Old Jerome High School. The festivities are from 5:00 to 8:00PM every first Saturday. For more information visit www.jeromeartwalk.com or call Donna at 649-2277. During the January 7th Jerome Art Walk, Pura Vida Gallery debuts new work by Hawaiian jewelry artist Mary Darwall. Mary uses glass and Austrian crystal beads to create incredible woven sculptural necklaces and earrings. Each piece…
NAWBO presents Business Speaker & Bestselling Author Debbie Allen as the guest speaker Sedona AZ (December 26, 2011) – Get ready to plan for massive success in 2012! You won’t want to miss our January event and our powerful keynote speaker Debbie Allen. Debbie is an international business speaker who has presented in 30 countries, bestselling author, motivational film star and global entrepreneur. Debbie will share with you three decades of entrepreneurial wisdom and a global forecast for women in business. Debbie Allen will help you prepare your business for change with her perspective on global opportunities for women in…
Cottonwood AZ (December 26, 2011) – The staff and volunteers at Old Town Center for the Arts are gearing up for the 2012 performing arts season, with the motto, “Take some time to have a good time.” The New Year’s concert schedule promises a wonderful array of international talent and virtuosity. Mark your calendar and make a New Year’s resolutions to ‘have a good time’ and be thoroughly entertained at Old Town Center for the Arts. Here is a preview of upcoming concerts in January.
Sedona screenings mark the Northern Arizona premiere of audience and critical sensation Sedona AZ (December 26, 2011) – Plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, a young husband and father questions whether to shelter his family from a coming storm, or from himself in the new, award-winning drama “Take Shelter”. The film will kick off the new year of independent films presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. “Take Shelter” premieres in Sedona on Tuesday, Jan. 10 as part of the festival’s Tuesday Cinema Series. There will be two screenings of the film at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at…
Film Festival and Sedona 30 present live show at Sedona Performing Arts Center featuring Jim Curry and a tribute to John Denver on Jan. 12 Sedona show part of Southwest tour for renowned performer; Comedian Jimmy Travis will open the show that promises fun for the entire family! Sedona AZ (December 26, 2011) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the Sedona 30 and the National Performing Artists for a series of live concert and performance events at the new Sedona Performing Arts Center in 2012. The first show in the series will be on Thursday,…
Sedona AZ (December 22, 2011) – The City of Sedona, the Arts and Culture Commission, and the Art in Public Places Committee announces a major exterior public art competition for professional artists residing in Yavapai and Coconino counties including, but not limited to, the City of Sedona, Camp Verde, Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Flagstaff, Jerome, Lake Montezuma, Oak Creek Canyon, Prescott, Rimrock, and Village of Oak Creek. One artist or team of artists will be selected via a competition for this opportunity to receive a commission to create artwork for the roundabout located at the intersection of State Route 179 and Schnebly…
Sedona AZ (December 22, 2011) – On Tuesday, January 3rd the Snap Fitness and the Sedona Marathon is kicking off their 7th Annual “Biggest Loser” Challenge. Over the past six years, each January, teams and individuals have lined up, measured up and ultimately seen who would triumph among them. There has even been trash talking between teams competing in this health-fest. In other words, this fun filled contest is the perfect way to jump-start your New Year’s resolution.
At The Amitabha Stupa, Saturday, Dec. 31st, Noon- 3:00 pm Sedona AZ (December 22, 2011) – Come celebrate the New Year with prayerful intentions at Sedona’s Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park. On New Years Eve day, Saturday, December 31st from noon to 3:00 pm, the community is warmly invited to gather at the Amitabha Stupa for a special free event. “If you love the Stupa, or have never been there, please come and offer your wishes for peace and unity in the world! Write your hopes and aspirations on handmade prayer flags or offer flowers and candles that will be…
Sedona AZ (December 22, 2011) – In 1863, Arizona became a separate, official United States Territory, but several issues blocked any smooth road to statehood, and, indeed, statehood remained almost fifty years away. Ultimately, the statehood debate devolved into a dispute over whether the New Mexico and Arizona territories would produce one state or two. In November 1906 the two territories voted on the issue and Arizonans overwhelming renounced the idea of joint statehood by a larger margin. On February 14, 1912 President William Howard Taft signed the proclamation making Arizona our forty-eight state.
Sedona AZ (December 21, 2011) – Yesterday afternoon, YCSO detectives from the Criminal Investigations Bureau served a search warrant in the 5100 block of S. Mill Avenue, Tempe, Arizona. A suspect, identified as 33-year-old Oshin Thomas, was arrested in an apartment on Mill Avenue for the Sedona burglary. In recent days, detectives developed information linking Thomas to the theft based on a prior business relationship with the victim and evidence obtained during the investigation. While in Tempe, detectives learned Thomas had buried some of the stolen property in a remote desert area. Detectives eventually located the hole and recovered 4…