Cottonwood AZ (March 19, 2020) – Friends of the Verde River (Friends) has cancelled the Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival planned for April 23-26, 2020. The cancellation is based on the Center for Disease Control and the Arizona Department of Health recommendations to protect the health of citizens.As the festival follows the Spring migration of birds up the Verde River, it isn’t possible to postpone the event. ”Wherever you live in the world, you can help birds by creating or maintaining native habitat, eliminating the use of pesticides, and keeping cats and other domestic predators indoors,” encourages Nancy Steele, Executive Director.
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More Money for NonprofitsPhoenix AZ (March 19, 2020) – A group of donors has provided separate funding to the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits to waive payment processing fees normally paid by nonprofits participating in the Arizona Gives Day 24-hour online fundraising event, scheduled this year on Tuesday, April 7. Arizona Gives Day, a collaboration with the Arizona Grantmakers Forum, is presented by First Bank.“What this means is more money goes directly to the nonprofits at a time that has never been more critical because of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits CEO Kristen Merrifield. “Nonprofits have always…
Still Coming to Camp Verde Community Library at a Later Date yet to be DeterminedCamp Verde AZ (March 19, 2020) – The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with the Arizona Humanities Council presents Voices and Votes: Democracy in American. The exhibition examines the nearly 250-year-old American experiment of a government “of, by and for the people,” and how each generation since continues to question how to form “a more perfect union.”Camp Verde Community Library in partnership with League of Women Voters of Greater Verde Valley has been chosen by the AZ Humanities Council to host Voices and Votes: Democracy in America as part…
Sedona AZ (March 18, 2020) – Because the safety of residents is the most important consideration and to mitigate the potential spread of COVID-19, city of Sedona Mayor Sandy Moriarty updated yesterday’s Proclamation of Emergency to mandate the following regarding businesses, effective 11:59 p.m. on March 19, 2020, until 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2020: All restaurants, food courts, cafes, coffeehouses, retail food facilities, and other similar businesses and establishments are prohibited from serving food and beverages on their premises.Businesses are encouraged to offer food and beverages using delivery service, window service, drive-through service, or drive-up service, and to use…
By Ted Grussing… in this glorious world and outside of the human race, all creatures are on their own … find food or perish is the rule. There are those creatures who let others find food and then steal it from them … but in the photo tonight the great blue heron on the shore, simply watched as the successful heron downed his catch as fast as he could, and then got out of there. It might have been a different result had a bald eagle been there and wanted the fish … our heron may have simply ditched the…
By Robert AlbrechtSedona AZ (March 18, 2020) – Cleopatra and her 8 puppies are doing very well and we want to thank everyone that has taken an interest in this “little family”. You brought the much-needed special chicken diet that was asked for and provided extra care when necessary.Now here is the great news many of you have been waiting for. The 8 puppies were spay/neutered on Tuesday and with several days’ rest with no visits allowed; they will be up for adoption this Friday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Humane Society of Sedona main…
By Craig Swanson Trustee, Benefactors of Red Rock State ParkSedona AZ (March 18, 2020) – In response to COVID-19, Benefactors of Redrock State Park is moving their outdoor classroom raffle online. Through May 25, Benefactors will be selling raffle tickets at their website www.benefactorsrrsp.org.This raffle will raise funds for building a new outdoor classroom to replace the one that washed away in the flood a year ago. The new classroom, to be built on safe higher ground, will host educational events for all ages, but particularly for young students. The Park’s School Connection Program introduces over 1,500 area students each…
Dwight D’EvelynYavapai County Sheriff’s OfficePublic Affairs Coordinator Prescott AZ (March 18, 2020) – In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Sheriff’s Office continues to monitor the latest updates while working diligently to ensure services remain available. Part of this effort includes taking care of our employees by providing guidance and information so they can keep themselves and their families safe. The health of our 1st responders is obviously a priority as they continue to provide essential services throughout this time. Watch for updates on our procedures as Coronavirus protocols develop. Please note to following changes to address these concerns:
Sedona AZ (March 18, 2020) – Out of an abundance of caution, and following the protocols recently announced by the city to protect citizens and staff from the potential spread of COVID-19, beginning Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Sedona Fire District will limit in-person access to fire stations and the administrative office.Citizens and visitors who require medical attention are instructed to call their personal physician or dial 9-1-1 for a dispatcher to direct appropriate care. Please advise them if you have a fever, cough, or other symptoms of a respiratory illness. It is not advisable to seek medical care directly at…
Prescott AZ (March 18, 2020) – Sheila Polk, Yavapai County Attorney, announced the approval today by the Yavapai County Board of Supervisors of the newly developed Criminal Offender Diversion Program. Designed to give low level offenders a second chance while also enhancing the public’s safety, the program is the first of its kind for Yavapai County.“Experts are recognizing that low-level first-time offenders may not be best served by going through our regular court process,” said Polk. “Our program will use the leverage of the criminal justice system to encourage participation in substance abuse and mental health treatment. The incentive for…
Trailhead Tea is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Conservationist/Bronze level from the Sustainability Alliance.Sedona AZ (March 18, 2020) – Trailhead Tea has an astounding assortment of teas and if you order a cup there, they set a timer to make sure it’s steeped just the perfect amount of time. They apply this same level of attention to energy conservation, turning the heat off at night and using fans to evenly distribute the air around their two-zone system. They buy in bulk and consolidate shipments where possible. Owners Eileen and Dan Durand drive an electric car and power their…
By Dr. Marta Adelsman Life Coach in Communication and Consciousness(March 18, 2020)I have recently walked with a friend through her transition out of this life. If you have never had the opportunity to be with a person in his or her dying process, I highly recommend it. It’s not easy, yet as they exit, dying people give us many gifts. One gift I received, as I spent time with my friend, put me face-to-face with the concept of “dying before we die.” To me, that means to unhook now from attachments to aspects I have equated with this person called Marta: her…
Sedona AZ (March 18, 2020) – UPDATE – Out of respect for the health and safety of their artists and fans, the Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition has unfortunately made the difficult decision to cancel the Tour in light of the continued spread of COVID-19. SVAC is looking forward to their annual Fall Open Studios Tour, scheduled for the last weekend of October, and will be working earnestly to make it even more attractive with drawings, new artists and a few other surprises.###The Tour allows attendees to visit with artists in their studios, learn about the creative process and purchase unique works of…
By Ted Grussing… a very different view of the Mitten formations in Oak Creek Canyon above uptown and before the canyon turns north. In the upper right quadrant you can see Midgley bridge just below the cloud and of course SR89A runs up and down the canyon on that side of the creek. I am above the clouds over the rim of the Colorado Plateau and you can see the edge of the rim running along the entire lower section of the photo and on the right side of the image just above the edge of the rim you can…
Prescott AZ (March 17, 2020) – On March 11, 2020 at approximately 4:00 PM, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch received a call regarding stranded motorists on Forest Service Road 413, on Mingus Mountain in the Prescott National Forest. The stranded subjects were traveling back from Jerome to Camp Verde where they were staying. They consulted their GPS for the shortest route and were directed onto Forest Road 413 on Mingus Mountain. The road was in very rough condition due to recent and ongoing heavy rains in the area. As a result, their 2001 Suzuki Vitara sustained heavy damage to its…