Registration for Classes Now OpenClarkdale AZ (April 8, 2020) – Yavapai College has added a number of new classes to its summer semester online course offerings. Registration for the summer semester is now open with classes beginning on June 1.On March 27, the College announced that all summer classes would be offered fully online when the semester begins. The decision was made in an effort to protect the health and safety of students, faculty, staff and members of the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Verde Valley AZ (April 8, 2020) – MATFORCE is sponsoring a webinar presentation on Thursday, April 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. titled “Mental Wellness and Emotional Intelligence: Keys to Living your Best Life”. The Emotional Intelligence (EQ) movement is changing the dynamics of how we prepare children and adults for the challenges of life. EQ is the capacity to be aware of control, and express one’s emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. It is linked to better academic performance, improved attitudes and behaviors; reduction in negative behaviors and increased emotional stability.Doug Dolan, the owner of…
Sedona AZ (April 8, 2020) – In light of social distancing measures with COVID-19, this year’s small grant applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications via email. In prior years, it has been required to submit a hard copy application. The city of Sedona invites 501(c) organizations to apply for city grants by Thursday, April 30, 2020 with awards finalized by Sedona’s City Council.
Sedona AZ (April 8, 2020) – Sedona Village Learning Center (SVLC) Founder, Joanna Horton McPherson, and director/ teacher Shara Coughlin put their amazingly creative minds together to reinvent the preschool learning program to serve families during this waiting time. They became excited to do this for PreK 3, 4 and 5 year old children at home. They have just launched “At-Home Preschool” that began on April 6. They are thrilled to now welcome their already-enrolled SVLC families to this innovative new program.
By Ted Grussing… a spring morning is a lovely time of day to fly in Sedona, and with the sun coming from the east, the red rocks take on new and rich colors … an ominous sky to the west north west adds the drama and light and shadow everywhere as beams of sun pour through gaps in the cloud cover. This is a much different perspective than the shot from last night as I am at 6088′ msl and only about 1200′ above the airfield … about 1,800′ above the ground where I am.
By Eric JorgensenADOT Motor Vehicle Division DirectorPhoenix AZ (April 7, 2020) – The mission of the ADOT Motor Vehicle Division is to get Arizona out of line and safely on the road and over the past several years we’ve made great strides doing that. But there’s another step to take, and it will cause a brief, but profound disruption to our services.Starting at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 17 through Tuesday, April 21, MVD will be shutting down every part of our operations. This includes MVD offices, ServiceArizona.com and the MVD services we provide through Authorized Third Party offices.Simply put,…
Jon TrautweinFire ChiefSedona Fire DistrictSedona AZ (April 7, 2020) – The Sedona Fire District wants to assure the community that we continue to focus on responding to and mitigating all-hazard type incidents in the District. We are continuing to manage the COVID-19 pandemic from the emergency medical service perspective with the goal of making our community as safe as possible.We would like to remind you of the following:
Don’t respond to calls, texts, or emails asking for personal information to get economic impact fundsPhoenix AZ (April 7, 2020) – Attorney General Mark Brnovich wants Arizonans to be on the lookout for scams related to the recently-enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Scams are emerging where con artists falsely promise early access to CARES Act impact funds or seek consumers’ personal information as prerequisites to receiving government funds. The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) wants to stop fraud before it occurs and encourages consumers to protect themselves by recognizing and avoiding scams upfront.Fraudsters may pretend to be from the government or…
Covers shipments of medical equipment, safety gear, food, morePhoenix AZ (April 7, 2020) – Governor Ducey and the Arizona Department of Transportation today took action to help ensure critical supplies and goods Arizonans rely on can be transported more easily by temporarily waiving certain commercial vehicles regulations. Under new guidelines issued by ADOT, commercial trucks with gross weights of up to 90,000 pounds will be allowed to operate without overweight permits, an increase from the current limit of 80,000 pounds. The new guidelines align with federal guidance and will help ensure Arizona’s groceries, pharmacies and medical providers remain fully supplied.
Prescott AZ (April 7, 2020) – As the coronavirus spreads, healthcare workers have become our front-line defenders – waging war against COVID-19 in emergency rooms, triage centers and screening locations across the United States. At Yavapai College, instructors at the Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) are using equipment and ingenuity to give those health care workers more to fight with. “We have all this capability,” YC’s Matt Mintzmyer said. “Why not try to help?”
Sedona AZ (April 7, 2020) – To protect citizens and city staff from the spread of COVID-19, the city of Sedona extended its policy to close in-person access to city facilities and continue with virtual and phone services until further notice. This will be reevaluated by April 30, 2020.
Make Sedona My Home advanced to Innovator/Silver level Sustainable Business Certification from the Sustainability Alliance. Sedona AZ (April 7, 2020) – During the pandemic, this is a tough time to be a realtor. So Wally Reule and Jan Bigelow with Make Sedona My Home used this downtime to see if they could upgrade their Sustainable Business Certification. They were able to achieve Innovator/Silver. As Reule explains, “Sustainability is a key element of who we are and the service we provide; we’re committed to integrity and creating a better environment.”
By Ted Grussing… the final glide back to Sedona on silent wings … no sound of an engine, only the slight whoosh of air disturbed as I pass overhead. The light was quiet too with almost pastel colors and light … a sight I can spend time looking at, remembering where I have been and planning the landing at Sedona … the airport is just above the nose in this photo.
By Darcy HitchcockCo-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (April 6, 2020) – In recognition of 50th anniversary of Earth Day, why not join your neighbors reversing the climate crisis. Try out two food-related personal behaviors that have a big positive impact on the climate: eating less (or no) animal products and composting. A simple calculator will show you how much of a difference you can make if you commit for a day, week or month. Take the Pledge.
Phoenix AZ (April 6, 2020) – Just because Arizona Theatre Company’s (ATC) production of The Legend of Georgia McBride was postponed because of the coronavirus doesn’t mean the show can’t be seen and experienced.ATC took the forward-thinking step of recording the show, with support and collaboration from cast, crew and unions representing the artists involved, and is offering a limited-time opportunity to view the show through April 15 through the video-streaming company Vimeo and its on-demand function.