Travelers should remember face coverings, focus on safe drivingPhoenix AZ (Novembr 25, 2020) – There is good news for drivers who will be traveling on state highways over the Thanksgiving weekend. The Arizona Department of Transportation has confirmed that no construction or maintenance full closures are scheduled along state highways between Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 25, and Monday morning, Nov. 30.No matter the destination, those with plans to travel during the current health situation should bring face coverings, be prepared to practice safe distancing and follow other public health guidelines.
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Camp Verde AZ (November 25, 2020) – What better way to social distance than stargaze in an International Dark Sky Community? Did you know that Camp Verde, Sedona, the Village of Oak Creek, and Cottonwood are each officially designated as International Dark Sky Communities by the International Dark-Sky Association? Learn more about this special designation and become better acquainted with the wonders of astronomy by attending a FREE Verde Valley Dark Sky Virtual Science Cafe on Friday, December 11th, 6:30-7:30. Get ready for the Science Cafe with a Facebook Watch Party at 6:10 PM on the Camp Verde Community Library Facebook page,…
Sedona AZ (November 25, 2020) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is once again offering people the chance to take home a living memory from their visit to the Museum in the form of iris bulbs dug from their gardens.The ancestors of these plants were originally planted in the 1930s and 1940s by Mrs. Ruth Jordan, whose home houses the Museum. Over the years they have been thinned, propagated and enjoyed by others.
Enforcement Campaign is ONGOING Prescott AZ (November 25, 2020) – In an effort to save more lives on Arizona’s roadways this month, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is partnering with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office to enforce Arizona’s seat belt and child safety seat laws. Although Arizona has a secondary seatbelt law, the enforcement campaign is based upon high visibility traffic enforcement with a “zero-tolerance” approach towards seat belt and child safety seat usage. Secondary offense is an offense for which a driver or a passenger can receive a citation but only after a driver has been pulled over…
By Ted Grussing… and cabinet by cabinet, I am working my way through the kitchen and then the entire house and garage. I found a way to do something useful on the nights when sleep proved to be very elusive and the first night I got one cabinet done. Everything emptied, washed, and then do I keep it or not? A lot of stuff has gone away including all my cookware … shiny new replacements begin to arrive tomorrow and many things are not replaced. As I have moved into periods of better sleep the work is more daytime ……
All-star cast featured in movie version of Broadway sensation at the Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (November 24, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the much-anticipated big-screen musical “The Prom” showing Dec. 4-10 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“The Prom” is the big screen debut of the acclaimed Broadway smash musical, which was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The film features an award-winning, all-star ensemble cast, including Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Andrew Rannells and Kerry Washington.
By Ted Grussing… how many galaxies, stars, planets and other celestial objects have bee seen at Lowell Observatory since it first became operational in 1894? How many people have availed themselves of the opportunity to look out into the vastness of the universe from the portals that exist on Mars Hill, in Flagstaff, AZ?
Mary D. Fisher Theatre joins theaters around the world for special worldwide eventSedona AZ (November 23, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world to present a special worldwide premiere of “Elvis: That’s The Way It Is: Special Edition” playing Dec. 3-6 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.To celebrate 85 years of Elvis Presley and 50 years since the film’s original 1970 release, the King returns to cinemas — remastered — with “Elvis: That’s The Way It Is: Special Edition”.
Sedona AZ (November 23, 2020) – As part of its ongoing series of art exhibits, Canyon Mesa Country Club, in the Village of Oak Creek, is currently displaying a collection of notable works by award-winning Sedona photographer Jim Peterson. The public is cordially invited to view the exhibit, which will run through Dec. 30, 2020. The show includes fine prints of some of Peterson’s best known works plus select recent pieces that have not previously been shown.
Sedona AZ (November 23, 2020) – Yavapai County is obligated to update its comprehensive plan soon. What’s in the comprehensive plan and how well does it balance the needs of People, Planet and Prosperity? How can you influence the changes to the plan so your community has more control over what happens in your area?
Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen presentation of art series at Mary D. Fisher theatreSedona AZ (November 22, 2020) – Sedona International Film Festival presents the Exhibition on Screen series with “Raphael Revealed”. The event will show in Sedona on Tuesday, Dec. 1 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Marking the 500th anniversary of Raphael’s death, the greatest exhibition ever held of his works took place in Rome. Exhibition on Screen was granted exclusive access to this once-in-a-lifetime show.
By Craig Swanson Trustee, Keep Sedona BeautifulSedona AZ (November 22, 2020) – The beauty of the greater Sedona area is undeniable. The red rock formations, the riparian environment of Oak Creek and the wide-open spaces of the Coconino National Forest have attracted residents and visitors for decades. A question for the Verde Valley is this: can we preserve and protect the landscape that we cherish while at the same time responsibly control the growth that seems inevitable?In 1998, the State of Arizona passed HB 2361, the Growing Smarter Act. This forward-looking legislation requires cities and towns to adopt general plans,…
Sedona AZ (November 22, 2020) – During November members of the Rotary Club of Sedona Village kicked off the holiday season early with three community outreach events.The Club’s first 100 Holes of Golf tournament drew forty-three golfers competing as eleven teams at the Oak Creek Country Club on November 7. Raising over $8,000 for the Special Olympics Golf Program of Northern Arizona as well as Rotary projects, the event was a success, even on a windy day. The winning team included William Eaton, Kevin Reno, David Bill and Ed Southwell.
Flagstaff AZ (November 22, 2020) – Your climate needs your help and the Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance (NAZCCA) is making sure that happens. If you’d like to help, then on December 12, in just two hours from 5 to 7 p.m., you can make a huge difference from the comfort of your home.That’s the date for NAZCCA’s annual FUNdraiser: A Celebration of Climate Action. It’s a virtual night of education and fundraising that will help the organization continue it’s work to inform and engage people from all walks of life to join a broad and diverse climate movement. NAZCCA…
By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(November 22, 2020)Are you curious how Trump will leave the White House on 1/20.It looks like two options exist.One is for him to walk out either past the entering President Biden or even shaking Biden’s hand as any gentleman would do.The other option more in tune with Trumps looney behavior is to be dragged out by his feet and dumped on the sidewalk next to a garbage truck for delivery to the nearest dump.No other legal option exists.