Festival partners with Verde Valley Archaeology Center to present a free film seriesSedona AZ (March 9, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the Verde Valley Archaeology Center to present a free film series celebrating National Archaeology Monthon Wednesday, March 20. There will be one show at 4 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.The March 20 event will feature “Stone Age Cinema”, directed by Pascal Cuissot and Marc Azéma.
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Sedona AZ (March 9, 2019) – The Fine Art Museum of Sedona (FAMoS) recently announced that Isabelle Cozart was elected to its Board of Trustees. A long-time resident of Sedona, Cozart has been an active participant in the arts community. In December 2018, she retired from Lanning Gallery after serving as its Director for 20 years. Cozart is launching a new business venture in her arts career as art advisor and curator, producing international artist studio tours & exhibitions.
Public urged to obey road closures to protect roads and resourcesFlagstaff AZ (March 9, 2019) – Coconino National Forest authorities would like to remind the public to stay off forest roads that are closed, and do not drive around gates, barricades, or signs that indicate a road is closed for the season.With the recent wet weather, law enforcement has found tracks of drivers ignoring road-closed signs and indicators, which have created deep ruts and damaged forest roads and sensitive areas, as well as left motorists stranded for several hours until they could be rescued.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with special concert!Sedona AZ (March 8, 2019) – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Irish style when John Freeman performs his show of traditional and popular Irish songs at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Sunday, March 17 at 7:00 p.m.After last year’s sellout crowd at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, John Freeman is back for his second annual performance of Irish songs, stories and humor. This year he is adding some old Gaelic songs. These are done in English but are known to lovers of traditional songs from that part of the world.
Advanced technology provides easy access to road conditionsPhoenix AZ (March 8, 2019) – A modernized, mobile-friendly Arizona 511 Travel Information System website and phone line are now available from the Arizona Department of Transportation. The new system uses the latest technology to provide a customized experience with real-time updates from ADOT, the premier source of information on Arizona’s highway system.The new AZ511.gov website allows users to save their favorite routes and most used traffic cameras. Before leaving for a destination, drivers can log onto AZ511.gov to view incidents along their route, get estimated travel times to their destination and receive alternate route…
Cottonwood AZ (March 8, 2019) – Friends of the Verde River (Friends) is excited to welcome Tracy Stephens who is heading up the habitat restoration program at Friends. Tracy joined Friends on March 6th. Friends’ restoring habitat program ensures that the strip of vibrant greenery alongside the Verde River and its tributaries provide quality habitat for wildlife, such as river otters, bald eagles, great blue herons, and supports healthy river functions for fish and wildlife. Our work supports recreation both on the river and in the surrounding landscape. We work collaboratively with members of the Verde Watershed Restoration Coalition to achieve…
Camp Verde AZ (March 8, 2019) – The next Music in the Stacks, a free monthly concert series, will take place on Thursday, March 14th at 5:30 pm in Camp Verde Community Library’s Fireside Room. Music in the Stacks is a showcase of local and national musicians who entertain regularly in Northern Arizona. There are 4-6 different performers during the show, with a rotating variety each month.
By Karen Mack, Youth Services LibrarianSedona AZ (March 8, 2019) – StoryWalk is ready and waiting for you at Sunset Park. Come celebrate with us! On Tuesday March 12, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., visit the park for family fun when Sedona Public Library officially opens its permanent and public early literacy project: StoryWalk.The upcoming Tuesday event will include simple craft activities, face painting, games and snacks for young children and, of course, a chance to experience a StoryWalk firsthand. It also gives us an opportunity to thank those who made this Sedona Public Library project possible.
By Ted Grussing… a good thing to do and here is a shot I took on Monday morning looking north … in the foreground is the N side of Long Canyon, continuing bottom to top, beyond it a little you can see a grey bank and this is the northern rim of West Fork and of course on the horizon left to right we have Kendrick Peak a couple of unnamed ridgelines and cones and then the San Francisco Peaks and on the peaks left to right, Humphreys Peak, Agassiz Peak, Freemont and Doyle. Cloud base was less than 9,000’ as…
Sedona AZ (March 7, 2019) – In a Celtic celebration for St. Patrick’s Day weekend, “Ally & The Boys” will perform an exciting mix of jigs, reels, airs and songs in this live Celtic music concert at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre in Sedona! Featuring Rick Cyge on guitar, mandolin and vocals, Lynn Trombetta on flute and Irish whistles and Allen Ames on violin and mandolin, this group is “Pure Celtic-crossover magic!” Advance priced tickets are on sale now for the Saturday, March 16, 2019, 7:00 p.m. performance.
Sedona AZ (March 7, 2019) – Verde Valley Sanctuary is pleased to announce that the Living Room renovation project at the Verde Valley Sanctuary shelter is now complete. Thanks to the vision and design of Erin Rieger of Desert Willow Interior, the women and children living at the shelter now have a beautiful and tranquil new living space.The shelter is made up of two houses and can accommodate 28 victims of abuse. The shelter has been furnished over the years from generous donations made to our Twice Nice Thrift stores. With the frequent turnover, the houses undergo a tremendous amount…
Phoenix AZ (March 7, 2019) – The Arizona Community Foundation’s Center for LGBTQ Philanthropy has selected Kathie J. Gummere, J.D. to serve as chair of its steering committee. The committee, made up of professionals with diverse backgrounds, helps guide the Center’s work.Kathie Gummere is an attorney in private practice focusing on estate planning, particularly for gays and lesbians and unmarried couples. She is a past political consultant and lobbyist for the Arizona Human Rights Fund, now known as Equality Arizona. She sits on the National Family Law Advisory Council for the National Center for Lesbian Rights, and is a member…
Sedona AZ (March 7, 2019) – The Sedona Parks and Recreation Department needs lifeguards.Department staff members have been working to increase hours at the community pool to meet demand. Last year the department offered a spring season with limited hours, three days a week, the city’s earliest opening. Our recreation and aquatics supervisor has set a goal this season to open April 1 and expand the offering to five days a week for both swimming and aqua fitness classes.But there’s a problem: not enough lifeguards to staff the facility.
Cottonwood AZ (March 7, 2019) – Friends of the Verde River (Friends) announces the cancelation of the annual Verde River Runoff event that was scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 16, 2019.First and foremost in this decision is the safety of all event participants, including boaters, guides, and volunteers. Extreme high flows on the Verde River since the beginning of 2019 and continuing fluctuations in water levels have made it impossible to ensure that the race course would be clear and safe for our over 150 boaters.
Sedona AZ (March 7, 2019) – Keep Sedona Beautiful (KSB) has announced its 40th Annual Native Plant Workshop to be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the Verde Valley School, 3511 Verde Valley School Road. This year’s annual event is at a location new to the workshop because of the school’s extensive gardening and composting program.The day will begin at 7:45 with check-in, coffee and muffins along with time to peruse the silent auction items that form the basis of KSB’s largest fundraiser of the year. Vendors will have garden-related items for sale.