By Mary Rochelle BurnhamJerome AZ (March 27, 2020) – In lieu of our normal publicity of Jerome Art Walk due to the on going risks of the coronavirus pandemic, we want to share our strengths, hopes and resilience of our individual artists and shop keepers.Cody is painting away in Jerome, though the streets are eerily quiet, which is probably a good thing for now. Still, even artists have bills to pay, so Cody has been offering more online, including a new Videos page on his website www.codydelong.com that includes short videos for both artists and collectors. He’s also posting new works and…
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Sedona AZ (March 27, 2020) – Because the city of Sedona recognizes residents and business owners are experiencing financial loss during the COVID-19 pandemic, consider these three ways to assist in managing payment for wastewater bills:
Sedona AZ (March 27, 2020) – Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) of Sedona•Verde Valley has announced the cancellation of classes for the 2020 Spring Term (from April 13 to May 21). No OLLI classes will be held at the YC Verde Valley Campus or the YC Sedona Center until further notice.OLLI Sedona•Verde Valley offers academic, not-for-credit programming designed for adults aged 50 years and older at Yavapai College sites in Sedona and the Verde Valley. Due to the COVID 19 health crisis, the OLLI Sedona•Verde Valley Leadership Council decided to cancel the 2020 OLLI Spring Term.
By Anne Marie Mackler, Development Director Sedona AZ (March 27, 2020) – The COVID-19 situation may have temporarily closed our doors at White Bear Road and in the Village at Bell Rock Plaza, but we’re still offering a tremendous slate of online services including access to our robust digital collection. And it certainly can’t stop you from participating in our annual Read Around Sedona initiative!It’s our fourth annual Read Around Sedona, and we’re excited to feature Dragonfly’s Question by local sustainability leader and author Darcy Hitchcock. This initiative invites the community to collectively read the same book, and Hitchcock’s novella is a perfect…
Sedona AZ (March 26, 2020) – A planned celebration of life ceremony for famous pianist and Sedona resident Phil Rossi to be held May 7 at the Sedona Creative Life Center is still on, according to organizer and Steakouse89 owner Dieter Lehmann.“We are hoping for the best,” Lehmann said of the tribute to Rossi, who played regularly at the Steakhouse89 Lounge since the restaurant opened two and a half years ago. “Phil was a fixture in our lounge and he was loved by everybody. He will truly be missed.”Rossi was a living legend, having worked with the Chairman of the Board…
By Ted Grussing… new home construction is underway in the neighborhood, although I am not certain what the address is … perhaps Pine Tree Lane, third branch from the top? I took this shot of a crow as he departed a pine tree out back with a branch he broke off of it to be used in a new nest, or perhaps it is a remodel of last years nest? He didn’t stop to let me know which it was … probably didn’t pull a permit from the county either … perhaps they have their own planning council, yes, that…
Getting out of the Penalty Box: Time to Focus on what we CAN doBy Beverly Kievman Copen (March 26, 2020)Each day brings more news about what we can NOT do now. It feels like “Chicken Little and the sky is falling”. I believe we are at a crossroads now, and it is time to change our focus on what we cannot do, to what we actually can do. I understand feeling that “my” life is out of control. Let me explain why, and what I believe we can change. In my mid 40’s in Atlanta, I was married for 10…
Department of Homeland Security sets new date of Oct. 1, 2021Phoenix AZ (March 26, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced that the deadline for air travelers to get a driver license or ID that complies with the REAL ID Act, including the AZ Travel ID, has been pushed back a full year to Oct. 1, 2021. With this delay and the need to reduce customer traffic at MVD locations during this public health situation, all current AZ Travel ID appointments have been canceled. Customers are urged to delay getting an AZ Travel ID until the coronavirus situation…
Sedona AZ (March 26, 2020) – Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition continues to provide services during the coronavirus crisis to older adults in need. VVCC has established and implemented COVID-19 safety protcols for volunteers, neighbors (clients), and staff.VVCC’s Call Center is screening neighbors and volunteers for flu-like and COVID-19 symptoms before taking and booking service requests.“We are doing everything we can to protect our volunteers and neighbors. We are currently contacting over 800 clients to see if they need help now,” said VVCC Executive Director Kent Ellsworth.
Take precautions and practice social distancing to protect you and your familyPhoenix AZ (March 26, 2020) – The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) has updated the community transmission level of COVID-19 in Arizona to widespread. Widespread transmission indicates that cases have been confirmed in twelve or more counties throughout the state. As of today, Arizona has confirmed 508 cases in 13 counties. There have been 8 deaths reported due to COVID-19. “Given widespread transmission, all Arizonans should expect that COVID-19 is circulating in their community,” said Dr. Cara Christ, ADHS Director. “COVID-19 is a serious disease that is highly contagious…
Prescott AZ (March 26, 2020) – MATFORCE announces that the Walk With Me, Be Drug-Free event, previously scheduled for Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Mortimer Farms, has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 virus.In its place, MATFORCE invites the public to take a virtual walk on Saturday, April 4. Sheila Polk, Yavapai County Attorney and Chair of MATFORCE, said, “It’s more important than ever to stay safe and healthy. During this virtual event, families are encouraged to walk together in a safe location of their choice.”
Sedona AZ (March 26, 2020) – The Arizona Community Foundation has established the Sedona/Verde Valley COVID-19 Community Response Fund to support local nonprofits as they assist in responding to the pandemic. “Based on the requests for funding we have already received and the impact this crisis is having on our community, we estimate that a minimum of $300,000 is needed to satisfy local critical care needs for the next 30-45 days,” said Jennifer Perry, ACF Regional Director. “We anticipate this number to grow significantly as the demand for the services of nonprofits increases and local volunteers are unable to help.”
Sedona AZ (March 26, 2020) – To protect citizens and city staff from the spread of COVID-19, the city of Sedona is extending its policy to close in-person access to city facilities and continue with virtual and phone services until April 5, 2020.
Prescott AZ (March 26, 2020) – To keep with best practices of “social distancing”, effective no later than Monday, March 30th the Yavapai County Recorder’s Office will be closed to the public until further notice.There are several methods of registering to vote or updating your voter registration information.
By Tommy AcostaSedona, AZ (March 26, 2020) Thursday, March 19 will always be for me the day music died in Sedona, for that is the day every Sedona restaurant was shut down by the State and the Sedona city governmentAs a musician who once depended playing live to make ends meet, my heart breaks for the working musicians of Sedona, now without gigs thanks to the shut down of the venues they once performed in.I was fortunate to have had employment later in life that allowed me to play, without music as my main income. For the working musicians of Sedona…