Author: Tommy

Flagstaff, AZ (October 28, 2011) – Depending on weather conditions next week, fire managers are considering both prescribed pile burns as well as broadcast burn projects on the Coconino National Forest. Broadcast burning involves applying low intensity fire across the forest floor and requires slightly drier conditions since the fuels being consumed are smaller. Alternately, to burn the larger branches and debris in slash piles, fire managers need higher moisture levels to keep fire from spreading to the surrounding vegetation.

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Sedona AZ (October 28, 2011) – Would you like to begin 2012 in better shape than you are now? If yes, consider joining the Sedona Marathon and Snap Fitness for the Sixth Annual Snap Fitness “Off The Couch” on Wednesday, November 2, at Goldenstein Gallery in uptown Sedona. A public service program of the Sedona Marathon, Off The Couch, was created to give people in our community support while moving toward their individual fitness goals. Past participants have lost pounds and inches butmore importantly integrated new healthy habits into their lifestyle.

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Sedona AZ (October 28, 2011) – The City of Sedona Arts and Culture Commission will honor the Northern Arizona Watercolor Society at the 4th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards on Thursday, November 10th, at 5:30 PM at Los Abrigados Resort And Spa in the Landmark Ballroom.  Seating is limited and reservations are required by October 31st.  Call (928) 282-7098 to reserve a seat.

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Sedona AZ (October 28, 2011) – Registration for Grasshopper Basketball League begins Tuesday, November 1 for children in grades 1 through 4.  This is the fifth year the City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department has sponsored it.  Whether you are a coach or a player, we offer a fun and exciting season for all who participate in this league.  This is a low-pressure league with an emphasis placed on teaching children the rules and fundamentals of basketball.  Each child receives his or her own team jersey to keep at the end of the season.

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Flagstaff, AZ (October 27, 2011) – Pending favorable conditions and approval from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, fire managers on the Flagstaff Ranger District are planning to continue prescribed pile burns behind Little America tomorrow, October 28. Eastside Project piles – approximately 30 acres of piles located near Fisher Point south of Little America. Smoke will be light and will disperse to the west with the forecast winds. Little to no residual smoke is expected, as piles are smaller and should be completely consumed by nightfall.

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Sedona AZ (October 26, 2011) – The City of Sedona is currently seeking to fill a vacancy on the Sustainability Commission.  The vacancy is for an unexpired term ending on December 31, 2012.   The deadline to submit applications to be considered to serve on the Sustainability Commission is Monday, November 28, 2011 at 5:00 pm.  

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Flagstaff, AZ (October 26, 2011) – Pending favorable conditions and approval from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, fire managers on the Coconino National Forest are planning to continue prescribed fire efforts on the Victorine Project as well as conduct pile burns around Flagstaff tomorrow, October 27. Eastside Project piles – approximately 47 acres of piles located near Fisher Point south of Little America, as well as northeast of Mountainaire. Smoke will be light and will disperse to the east with the forecast winds. Little to no residual smoke is expected, as piles are smaller and should be completely consumed by…

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Verde Valley, AZ (October 26, 2011) –  The public is invited to come join in this National Trails Day celebration event with a Dutch-oven cowboy cookout, Saturday, November 5, from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. at Sycamore Park in Rimrock, Arizona. This is a chance for the family to try some delicious Dutch-oven cowboy cooking and to win some fabulous prizes donated by local artists and community businesses. The purpose of this event is to share community interests concerning proposed motorized and non-motorized trails here in the Verde Valley and the Beaver Creek area.

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Tale inspired by true story of the 1953 ‘Last Great Air Race’ debuts in festival’s cinema series Sedona AZ (October 26, 2011) – A forbidden love, an impossible choice and a secret pact are all the ingredients of the epic award-winning drama “Bride Flight” which will premiere in Sedona on Tuesday, Nov. 8 as part of the Sedona International Film Festival’s Tuesday Cinema Series. There will be two screenings of the film at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Harkins Sedona Six Theatres. “Bride Flight” is getting rave reviews from critics and audiences all around the world. Rex Reed from…

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Sedona, AZ (October 26, 2011)- The Sedona Gallery Association is pleased to announce events for the next 1st Friday, November 4, 2011. 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.

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Sedona AZ (October 26, 2011) – The City is auctioning miscellaneous computer equipment through publicsurplus.com.  To view or bid on any item, go to www.publicsurplus.com and search “Agency” for City of Sedona. Check back often to see newly released items for public viewing. If you would like more information, please call the City Manager’s office at (928) 204-7127.

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Sedona AZ (October 26, 2011) – Gene K. Garrison will talk about her writing career and books, From Thunder to Breakfast, Widowhood Happens,  There’s Something About Cave Creek and Javalina (Have-uh-WHAT? ) at 6:30 pm on November 1st at the Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Road, Sedona. She will also be available to sign books. Gene and her husband moved to Sedona twelve years ago. It had always been a favorite family place. When their sons were growing up every vacation started out from Phoenix up through Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon. The boys thought that this was the gateway…

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Flagstaff, AZ (October 26, 2011) –  Pending favorable conditions and approval from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, fire managers on the Coconino National Forest are planning two prescribed fire projects for October 26. Kachina Project – 10 acres of pile burning just west of I-17, south of Kachina Village. Piles are small and should be consumed before the end of the day. Smoke will disperse to the south and may be briefly noticeable on I-17. Little to no overnight smoke is expected. Victorine Project – Approximately 500 acres located southeast of the community of Blue Ridge, off Forest Road…

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Cottonwood AZ (October 26, 2011) – Two time Juno Award-winning Banjoist Jayme Stone and his quartet travel to Cottonwood as part of their national “Room of Wonders” Tour for a special concert at Old Town Center for the Arts on Saturday, November 5th at 7:30 pm.  Stone and musicians will feature music from their new CD ‘Room of Wonders’, inspired by folk dances from around the world.

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