By Michael Yarbrough, Sedona Resident(November 22, 2019)Editor,I have become aware that there are two massive residential/commercial developments that have been proposed on property between Sedona and Cottonwood along 89A. These developments would start from Spring Creek Ranch Road and would be adjacent to each other. Together these projects could add 10,000 people to the area and have a devastating impact on our ability to enjoy living in this area and also on the natural environment including our water supply and natural resources.
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Clarkdale AZ (November 22, 2019) – Viticulture and Enology students at Yavapai College’s Southwest Wine Center won big at the 2019 azcentral Grand Wine Competition last Saturday as they brought home the top award—Best in Show—for their 2018 Viognier, beating 219 entries from 32 Arizona wineries. The 2018 Viognier also won Best White Wine and Best of Class.Winning at the Grand Wine Awards is like receiving an “Academy Award” for your wine. It is a blind taste test. A coterie of 20 judges knew what type of wine they were served but not the winery that produced it. They examined…
Clarkdale AZ (November 22, 2019) – Born to Daisy Quesada (Dilzhe’e Apache) and Henry Russell (Yavapai), Ned Russell led an long life and had a distinguished career. Jane Russell-Winiecki will share the “Life and Times of Ned Russell – Recognizing an American Indian Legend” at the Clarkdale Historical Society’s First Friday-“in their own words” program on December 6, at 10:00am in the men’s lounge of the Historic Clark Memorial Clubhouse located at 19 N. Ninth Street in downtown Clarkdale.
Sedona AZ (November 22, 2019) – Love quilting? Got questions? Members of the Red Rock Quilters will be the featured guests for Monday at the Museum on Monday, December 2nd, 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 Craig SwansonTrustee, Keep Sedona BeautifulSedona AZ (November 22, 2019) – Our area faces the prospect of having two separate mega-projects being developed just west of Page Springs Road off of State Route 89A, between Cornville and Sedona. Developing either parcel as proposed will require a rezoning from RCU-2A (Residential; Rural) to PAD (Planned Area Development).The Spring Creek Ranch proposal envisions 3,100 units/pads. The developer states that this is “proposed as a 282 acre master-planned community which will include approximately 1900 Manufactured Home (“MH”) lots, 600 Recreational Vehicle (“RV”) pads, 400 Rental Units, and a 200 Unit Assisted Living facility…
By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (November 22, 2019) – The days leading up to Thanksgiving have been busy for Sedona Public Library, and we have much to be thankful for. For over 50 years we have depended on annual support from Friends of the Sedona Library. Thank you to all who support the Library through membership in the Friends group and who shop at the Friends used book store, located next door to the Library on White Bear Road. The Friends kicked off the holiday season at the book store with half-price specials on different categories between now and…
By Tommy AcostaUPDATE – This meeting has been CANCELLED. Further information will be added as received.Sedona AZ (November 21, 2019) – Sedona residents concerned over the proliferation of short-term rentals in their community, and those concerned over the government’s desire to control them, have an opportunity to speak to Arizona legislators on Tuesday, December 3 starting at 5 p.m. in the Capital Building’s Senate Hearing Room 1 in Phoenix, Arizona.The Arizona State Legislature has formed an ad hoc committee for the public to directly express their concerns on the issue to lawmakers.“Short Term Rental Proliferation in Arizona Communities and the…
Sedona AZ (November 21, 2019) – The Sedona Police Department is reporting a pedestrian fatality.The accident happened Nov. 15 just before 6 p.m. at Jordan and Capitol Butte roads in Uptown. The pedestrian was reported to be walking down the middle of Jordan Road. “The pedestrian was wearing dark clothing and was not carrying or wearing lights,” says Police Lt. Stephanie Foley. “The driver told police he was not able to see the roadway briefly because of the headlights of a vehicle passing in the opposite direction.”
By Ted Grussing… and canyons seem to compliment each other as in this shot over one of the canyons on the west side of Long Canyon … not sure which one it is and don’t really care either as it is the totality of cloud and rugged canyon which presents the isolation and beauty of the image.
Mary D. Fisher Theatre is the home for the opera simulcast and encore eventsSedona AZ (November 21, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the next Met Live Opera presentation of Philip Glass’s “Akhnaten” on Saturday, Nov. 23. There will be two shows that day at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre: 11 a.m. (live simulcast) and 4 p.m. (encore).Plan to come early as John Steinbrunner will lead a pre-opera talk one hour before each production (10 a.m. for the morning show and 3 p.m. for the encore).
Clarkdale AZ (November 21, 2019) – The Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum staff and volunteers invite you to “A Holiday of History: Clarkdale Christmases” Open House on December 6 & 7 from 11:00-2:00 at 900 First North St. in Historic Downtown Clarkdale where everyone is wished a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Sedona AZ (November 21, 2019) – The Verde Valley is home to a treasure trove of cultural heritage sites and museums. Many of these have Museum Gift Shops offering gifts for the coming holiday season – gifts that you may not find anywhere else. By shopping at these non-profit organizations you will be providing much needed support by spending some of your shopping dollars with them.You can find unique gifts for everyone on your list in an un-crowded, un-harried environment, enjoy tax-free purchases, and support area cultural institutions all in one shopping trip!
Prescott AZ (November 21, 2019) – Scammers are at it again! Two cases are highlighted here – please share with family and friends you may be caring for. Late last month, deputies contacted a 69-year-old Paulden man who reported a computer scam. While the victim was using his computer, a pop-up screen came on advising that his computer had been hacked. A few moments later, the victim received a call on his home phone from a company identified as ‘Tech Nest Solutions.’ The call came from a 707 area code. The caller told the victim he needed a software package to…
Camp Verde AZ (November 21, 2019) – Join Arizona’s Children Association at 10:00 am on the first 3 Fridays in December at Camp Verde Community Library for an interactive parent-child workshop for parents/caregivers and children from 3 to 5 years old. Kinder Prep pre-literacy workshops focus on the skills needed for entrance into kindergarten in language and literacy; social competence and social-emotional growth; and pre-math literacy. Sessions focus on inexpensive, at-home activities to encourage brain development.
Clarkdale AZ (November 21, 2019) – The Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County and the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona are set to host a Cash for College Scholarship Awareness Night at Yavapai College’s Verde Valley Campus on Tuesday, December 3.Students and their families can come learn about more than 100 scholarships that are available for both traditional and non-traditional students.