Cottonwood AZ (February 24, 2020) – The Verde Valley Humane Society (VVHS) announces the appointment of Kelly Tisdale to its Board of Directors.“We are pleased to welcome Kelly Tisdale to the VVHS Board of Directors,” said Victoria Bresnan, Board President. “VVHS’s mission is to humanely provide for and protect unwanted, lost and abused animals; and to promote animal welfare through its policies and presence in the community.”
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Sedona AZ (February 24, 2020) – Sedona residents should be prepared for the upcoming 2020 Census letters that will arrive at households in mid-March. The letters will be an invitation to take the 2020 Census either via online, the mail or over the phone.
Free and open to the publicClarkdale AZ (February 24, 2020) – Join us for a Northern AZ Climate Change Alliance discussion group hosted by Dr. Brian Petersen, Assistant Professor of Geography, Planning, and Recreation and Interim Director of NAU’s Sustainable Communities Program. His program is “Climate Change, Myths & the Search for Real Solutions.”Yavapai College Verde Campus (M-137)601 W. Black Hills Drive in ClarkdaleFriday, March 27th, 1 PM – 3 PM
By Beverly CopenSedona AZ (February 24, 2020) – This is a story about the new PreK School in the Village of Oak Creek, Sedona, due to open March 16th in the Big Park Community School campus. But first, I’d like to explain how this came into the mind and heart of the Founder and Owner, Joanna Horton McPherson. It was…A Moment in Time…
Sedona AZ (February 23, 2020) – As the city of Sedona’s Uptown Roadway Improvements Project gets closer to completion, please be advised of the following possible reroutes, one-lane flagging operations and nighttime road closures during the week of Feb. 23, 2020.
Sedona AZ (February 21, 2020) – Join instructor Harta Dunia once a week on Tuesdays in March for a facilitated youth drum circle. This is an opportunity to play cool instruments and have fun, while making new friends. A drum circle is a relaxing, yet high energy circle that reduces stress, improves concentration, develops confidence and improves communication skills.
By Darcy HitchcockCo-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (February 21, 2020) – Regulations to protect the environment went into effect January 1, outlawing Freon (sometimes referred to as HCFC-22 or R-22) which is destroying the ozone but is also a greenhouse gas. Businesses or homeowners with very old units will likely have to replace them if they are found to be leaking, but the new models will likely be very much more efficient. A little leakage may not seem like a big deal but HCFC-22 has over 2000 times the global warming potential of carbon dioxide. Learn more.
By Judy Poe, Assistant DirectorSedona AZ (February 21, 2020) – Next week, Sedona Public Library offers you three opportunities to experience community partnerships at their best. Why not attend one of our free programs and spice up your life?Wednesday, February 26 at 10 a.m. we will partner with University of Arizona Cooperative Extension (Yavapai County Office) to present Spice It Up!. This delicious program will feature Yavapai County Extension Program Coordinator and trained chef Aimee Novak along with Master Gardener Betty Loos presenting a free food demonstration about fresh herbs and spices.
By Ted Grussing… burgers? … pancakes? … nothing short of a fresh fish meal. Our heron friend has made it to the top of the berm and is now flipping the fish so that he can get it started down his throat head first. Fish have dorsal fins, and they are best slid down the throat in a down position, cause if not, they would get part way down, the fin would be extended and stop the downward travel of the fish with no way to get it dislodged … goodbye fish and goodbye heron. Since the heron spears the…
Sedona AZ (February 20, 2020) – On Friday, February 28th, at 5pm the Poetry and Prose Project will present one of Northern Arizona’s most famous poets when James Jay reads from his newest book Barman. Organizers of the Poetry and prose felt only one of Sedona’s most accomplished poets would be an appropriate opening act and asked Mary Heyborne to share some of her words. The musical guest for the evening will be Robert Jackson who will be playing melodies upon his Native American styled flute.Barman is the highly anticipated follow up to Jay’s book The Journeyman which was among the finalists for the…
Sedona AZ (February 20, 2020) – The Sedona Mountain Bike Festival, in coordination with the city of Sedona’s Public Works Department, will close part of Posse Ground Road from 9 a.m Thursday, March 5, 2020 through Sunday evening March 8, 2020 in order to make it safer for all foot and bike traffic at Posse Grounds Park during the weekend of the event. There will be no through traffic to West Sedona School Thursday March 5 after 9 a.m. or Friday, March 6, 2020. All traffic to West Sedona School will be rerouted via Soldiers Pass Road. Parents are encouraged…
Sedona AZ (February 20, 2020) – Sedona residents are invited to attend public meetings and a design charrette to give feedback on possible changes at Posse Grounds Park to accommodate the community’s needs during an evaluation currently being conducted of the park. The multi-day event will be held at The Hub at Posse Grounds Park at 525-B Posse Ground Rd.
By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(February 20, 2020)Black swans is a term used to designate unexpected or unplanned consequences of a decision. We are rarely prepared to cope with black swans.Sedona is a prime example what can happen when allowing extended visits of too many black swans.It began with the decision to spend $80 million dollars to rebuild the old highway 179 , a congested two lane road , into a new roadway of, again, two lanes.
Sedona AZ (February 20, 2020) – Love quilting? Got questions? Members of the Red Rock Quilters will be the featured guests for Monday at the Museum on Monday, March 02, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Perhaps bring a small project to work on and enjoy the fellowship of quilting by getting your questions answered or just talking about the joy of quilting. They welcome all levels of quilters, fabric lovers, guests and traveling quilters. There is no charge for this demonstration.
By Ted Grussing… yesterday was a great day shooting the blue herons with many in flight and towards the end of day they were heading into high perches … there was a fair wind at tree top levels and this great blue heron was having a problem getting a firm grip on the tiny branches at the top of the tree … wings extended to give him stability as he once again attempted to get a good grip on the branches. He did succeed in the end.