Drivers should plan for delays and allow extra travel timeJerome AZ (October 9, 2020) – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for overnight alternating lane closures on State Route 89A in Jerome while pavement repair work is underway. The work will occur between Country Road (milepost 344) and the roundabout at Cement Plant Road (milepost 349).SR 89A will be narrowed to one lane only with alternating north- and southbound travel from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, through the morning of Wednesday, Oct. 14. Lane closures will be 1 to 2 miles long with delays…
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Sedona AZ (October 9, 2020) – In the first of many Sedona in Motion (SIM) projects, the recent completion of the Uptown Roadway Improvements Project is already proving to reduce traffic congestion with far less delays on 89A coming out of Oak Creek Canyon.For example, while historically over the summer months, it wasn’t unusual to see travel times from the Trout Farm to the “Y” roundabout at around 42 minutes in peak congestion, the longest delay that has been recorded this year was 22 minutes, on Sunday of Labor Day weekend. This was the only day this summer that exceeded…
Seniors targeted by companies selling cheap, phony hearing amplifiersPhoenix AZ (October 9, 2020) – Attorney General Mark Brnovich is cautioning consumers to watch out for misleading sales tactics from companies selling over-the-counter hearing amplifiers. Over the past year, the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has received approximately 140 complaints about over-the-counter hearing aids.“In this era of new technology and self-service, many innovations bring true improvement to the quality of our lives. Consumers, however, need to be careful before purchasing these products,” said General Brnovich. “Arizona consumers should be wary of deals that appear too good to be true and do their research…
By Dave MyersSedona AZ (October 9, 2020) – Our September virtual meeting on Zoom was successful. Because the Sedona Library is still closed for meetings, we are going to have another virtual/online meeting for October 2020. Our next meeting will be Saturday, October 17, 2020, beginning at 10:00AM at the following online address: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82366520938.To avoid having to transfer the Zoom address, you may email oakcreekapples@gmail.com with “OCA Meeting” in the subject line (no quotation marks). An autoreply email will provide the link that you may click or copy and paste in your browser to open the online Zoom session.
By Ted Grussing… and getting it … this Osprey had just reached the pinnacle of his reach to grab the sky … his talons still gripped the rock as he compressed his legs preparing for that intense burst of energy as the countdown to launch approached. Approximately 1/16th of a second after this shot his legs were fully extended and his wings on the way down with a very powerful beat as he went airborne and left the area we were in. Just a tiny miracle that plays and repeats itself billions of time per minute across this tiny planet…
By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(October 9, 2020)This renowned body now says we need a new president. Never before have they invaded the political domain.More than just interesting.
Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter in the spotlight in film at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (October 9, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning documentary “Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something” showing Oct. 16-22 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Harry Chapin: When in Doubt, Do Something” is the inspiring story of Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Harry Chapin (“Cat’s in the Cradle” and “Taxi”). Chapin sold over 16 million albums and was one of his generation’s most beloved artists and activists who spent his fame and fortune trying to end world hunger before…
Sedona AZ (October 9, 2020) – Sedona Arts Academy (SAA) announces its grand opening October 17, 2020 from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. at The Collective Sedona in the Village of Oak Creek as a community arts, performance and social center. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be followed by a day of art, performances and musical entertainment. SAA is excited to bring its vision of education, collaboration and innovation in all artistic forms to the people of the Verde Valley.
Local First Arizona Foundation to issue remaining $1.5 million to qualifying businessesPhoenix AZ (October 9, 2020) – In August, the Governor’s Office partnered with Local First Arizona Foundation to launch the Arizona Small Business Rent and Mortgage Relief Grant program and distribute $10 million in grants to small businesses who were required to shutter their doors during this pandemic. Starting Oct. 8, 2020, at 2 p.m., applications will reopen for gyms, fitness centers and studios, bars with a series 6 or 7 liquor license, water parks, tubing operators, and movie theaters seeking rent relief. Since the grant program launched on…
Sedona AZ (October 9, 2020) – On Wednesday October 14 at 5:00 PM, Jeff Hall, Director of Lowell Observatory, will be speaking about All the News from Lowell Observatory and related dark skies matters. This is the third ‘virtual’ KSB Speaker Series event, where members of KSB and the public can participate via Zoom. Please visit our website, www.keepsedonabeautiful.org for information on how to login to this Zoom Webinar.
Prescott AZ (October 9, 2020) – All Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office public lobbies will be open on Monday, October 12, 2020, at 8 am for most buildings. This includes the Prescott and Camp Verde main Sheriff Offices along with all satellite Sheriff Offices and the Camp Verde Jail Lobby.
By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (October 9, 2020) – Sedona Public Library is pleased to announce the launch of Tech2Go, a FREE technology lending service. With Tech2Go, Sedona Library cardholders will be able to check out Wi-Fi hotspots and Chromebook laptops for use at home or on the go.Wi-Fi hotspots allow portable, wireless access to the internet on your tablet, smartphone, or laptop computer. Coverage may be limited in certain areas where there is no clear access to a nearby Sprint/T-Mobile tower. Each Wi-Fi hotspot can connect to four devices simultaneously.
By Darcy Hitchcock Co-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (October 9, 2020) – Concerned about power outages? Businesses can get renewable energy, save money, and provide power during outages by installing a microgrid. Microgrids are basically small neighborhood- or factory-sized power generating systems that can be cut off from the larger power grid during blackouts. With increasing extreme weather events, they provide resilience. But until recently, if you wanted one, you had to figure out how to engineer it and pay for it. But it’s getting easier. Now you can buy it as a service, letting someone else install it and maintain…
By Ted Grussing… another incredible day on Lake Pleasant … left home around 6:30 and launched about 8:30 … hit the places we knew to be good and then began more exploration. On one little sandspit there were more than 200 Avocets on the shore and a passing boat spooked them into flight. They took off, flew in very tight formation and performed close formation aerobatics for several minutes before coming back in to land at the very same spot they took off from. I got a hundred or so shots of them and this is one of the shots…
Bill Murray and Rashida Jones star in comedy from Sofia Coppola at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (October 7, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the new comedy “On the Rocks” showing Oct. 16-22 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Bill Murray, Rashida Jones and Marlon Wayans star in the new, acclaimed comedy “On the Rocks” — written and directed by Academy Award-winner Sofia Coppola.A young New York mother faced with sudden doubts about her marriage teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father to tail her husband. What follows is a sparkling comic…