Author: Tommy

Sedona AZ (October 5, 2011) – The City of Sedona has been notified that Centurylink (formerly Qwest) will be performing underground work on Brewer Road starting Thursday, October 6 through Tuesday, October 11, 2011. The work will require a lane closure on Brewer Road for southbound traffic just north of Ranger Road. The work is restricted to nighttime between the hours of 8:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m. No lane restrictions have been authorized during the day. Should you have questions on this project, please contact the CenturyLink office in Cottonwood at 634-7556.

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Local Group Scams Sedona Again By Editor Sedona, AZ (October 3, 2011) – Most people believe that anything you see on tv or read in the newspaper must be true. The reality is quite the opposite, however. Pick any topic from Afghanistan to Zaire. Are we getting the complete truth from main stream media (MSM) or are we getting the “sanitized” version of world events? Who’s to be believed? What about the local media? One thing is for sure and that is if you want a complete picture, you must do your research and cross check the “facts”. It’s only…

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Workshops on Economy and  Sustainability Sedona AZ (October 5, 2011) – The Community Plan workshop on Economy & Prosperity is this Wed. Oct. 5 at 6:00 p.m. at the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley located at 100 Meadowlark Drive, off Hwy. 179. A diverse group of panelists will respond to your questions and comments about the future of Sedona’s economy and the region.

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Sedona AZ (October 3, 2011) – On Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at 5 p.m. [NOTE: the correct time is 5:30pm], the Sedona City Council will hold a work session on the City’s storm drainage management program. There will be a presentation and discussion regarding the major flooding events in 2009 and 2011, the 2005 storm drain master plan, and current drainage maintenance practices. Items to be covered include the City’s efforts to manage storm runoff, the priorities of that program, and the costs associated with the program. Interested residents and business owners are encouraged to attend. Sedona City Hall is…

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Sedona AZ (October 3, 2011) – The Department of Parks and Recreation is offering two unique and creative workshops on faux painting. During these hands-on classes, Instructor Linda Coffman will guide you through the beginning skills that will allow you to create your own painted walls. During the Classic, Tuscan, Metallics workshop, participants learn a faster, easier way to use paint to replicate Old World, stone-like walls, and classic looks for a traditional theme. Learn how to add “bling” from metallics.

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Sedona AZ (October 3, 2011) – Parks and Recreation are pleased to offer two unique workshops for those in our community that are interested in learning to play a musical instrument. Let Instructor Craig Coffman guide you through the steps of learning to play a guitar and a piano. Some music teachers may not want you to know this, but you don’t need years of weekly lessons to learn piano. In just a few hours, you can learn enough secrets of the trade to give you years of musical enjoyment.

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Sedona AZ (October 3, 2011) – The League of American Bicyclists, headquartered in Washington, DC, announced in May that Sedona was awarded the Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community designation. Signs have been posted at entrances to the City to let residents and tourist know about this designation. Sedona joins Chandler, Flagstaff, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Tempe and Tucson as Arizona Cities that have been designated Bicycle Friendly Communities. Across the United States there are 179 cities that have received the designation. The list includes Sister, OR with 1,200 people and New York City with 8 million.

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Sedona Heritage Museum’s Dutch Oven Dinner Tickets Limited Sedona AZ(October 3, 2011) – The Sedona Heritage Museum announces that limited tickets remain for their old-fashioned dutch oven dinner set for Saturday, October 22 at 4:00 p.m. at the Museum. Professional award-winning dutch oven cook, Grant Smith, grandson of Oak Creek Canyon pioneers Lincoln and Addie Smith and son of Ira and Elsie Smith, will be serving sirloin tip roast with all the fixin’s, like biscuits, potatoes and gravy, vegetables, a special dessert and cowboy coffee. The entire meal will be cooked over open fires in old-time cast iron dutch ovens. Grant…

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Sedona AZ (October 3, 2011) –  If you are considering going solar in your home or business, you should consider investing a few hours of your time on the Verde Valley Solar Tour. This free, self-guided tour is hosted by Sustainable Arizona™ in conjunction with the American Solar Energy Society National Solar Tour Program. The tour is scheduled from 9AM to 3PM on Saturday, October 22nd. Homes and businesses in Sedona and Cottonwood will be featured. The tour is designed to demonstrate the latest energy efficiency and clean energy technologies in use.

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Crews to conduct firing operations on Beef Fire, expect increased smoke Flagstaff, AZ (September 29, 2011)  – Management efforts continue on the Beef Fire today as crews prepare to conduct firing operations. Ignitions are anticipated to begin around noon; increased smoke will be noticeable south of Flagstaff. Forecast winds will help the majority of smoke disperse away from communities, however, some residual smoke will settle in the Lake Mary area as well as east Flagstaff overnight. It will lift and disperse mid-morning as the day warms.

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Dowsing – Discover 2012 Gateway Sedona AZ (September 29, 2011) – The Verde Valley Chapter of the American Society of Dowsers will host the Southwest Dowsing Conference, “Dowsing – Discover 2012 Gateway” October 7-12, 2011 at the Little America Hotel in Flagstaff Arizona. The Southwest Dowsing Conference offers something for everyone, whether you’re new to dowsing or want to fine-tune your skills, you will find it all!

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Marketplace Cafe Headquarters for 5 Spectacular Events at Sedona Jazz On The Rocks Week Sedona AZ (September 29, 2011) – The Marketplace Cafe, an entertainment restaurant in Sedona, Arizona, is the Official Sedona Jazz on the Rocks After Hours ‘Jazz Jam’ sponsor for the second year in a row and will be hosting an after hour party both Friday and Saturday Evening along with many other events starting on Wednesday October 5th 2011 and running through Sunday October 9th 2011.

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Sedona AZ (September 29, 2011) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its 2011 series of Living History presentations on Wednesday October 12 at 9:00 a.m. at the Sedona Heritage Museum. Local author Victoria Clark will present: “Haunted Hotels of Arizona”. Get ready for Halloween with some ghostly stories about some spooky places.

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