Clarkdale AZ (January 29, 2019) – Did the date, January 8, 2019, have meaning for you? Although it has quickly come and gone, it is not forgotten by the Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum (CHSM). 2019 is the 180th anniversary of the birth of William Andrews Clark, founder of Clarkdale, Arizona.Born in a log cabin on January 8, 1839, Clark grew to become a farmer, teacher, Civil War soldier, prospector, woodcutter, teamster, cattle driver, grocer, mining engineer, banker, builder, real estate tycoon, scoundrel Senator, railroad magnate, copper baron and an avid art collector. By the time of his death in…
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By Karin Reid Offield(January 29, 2019)Dear Sedona BIZ,If you don’t want a 650 site mobile home/RV park (with 1,200 people and many more cars) right outside the western Gateway to Sedona, then you must act NOW!There are THREE important things you can do NOW — Deadline January 31st, Thursday!
Sedona AZ (January 29, 2019) – Sedona Public Library will feature a presentation on prehistoric fire-making techniques on Wednesday, February 6, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The program is free and open to the public.Al Cornell, who was recently featured in an issue of Arizona Highways, will be the speaker. He is a recognized expert in primitive skills and survival-related training. He has a special expertise in ancient fire technologies.
Sedona AZ (January 29, 2019) – Harmony on the Rocks, Sedona’s chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society, is bringing Singing Valentines to Sedona and the Verde Valley again this year.
Larry and Leslie Latour ~ “Songs and Stories Of Two Lives Together”Sedona AZ (January 29, 2019) – It’s that time again. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Larry and Leslie Latour in their fourth return engagement at the Sedona Hub for their always fun and poignant “Music in the House” Valentine’s Day show, Thursday, February 14th, 2019, 7-9pm. Tickets are an always sane $10 at the door, and doors open at 6:30pm.
By Ted Grussing… perhaps the attraction of the sea is so strong because that is where our very distant ancestors came from or perhaps it just the attraction to such enormous beauty and power … about 11 hours west of where I took this shot are Japan, Korea, China and other countries and parts of the earth which are always there, but seldom in our thoughts. The first time I crossed the Pacific Ocean enroute to Okinawa via Hickam AFB in Hawaii, Wake Island, Tokyo International and finally down to Kadena AFB, it took about 40 hours total flying time.…
Clarkdale AZ (January 28, 2019) – Over the last few years, ASU’s Global Institute of Sustainability through their Project Cities Program has chosen to work with one city per year on a variety of sustainability-oriented projects that can benefit from professors’ and students’ new ideas.This year at Town Council’s direction, Clarkdale’s staff applied to the program, a university-community partnership through which the faculty and students collaborate with a municipality to co-create strategies on subjects that may benefit from new thinking and ideas. After scoring all the applications, ASU chose the City of Peoria with whom to work, and Clarkdale just…
Sedona AZ (January 28, 2019) – On Thursday February 7 the Friends of the Forest (FOF) is hosting a new member welcome event at the Red Rock Ranger Station Visitor Center on State Route 179 just south of the Village of Oak Creek. FOF looks forward to seeing not only new members, but also anyone interested in learning about and hopefully joining our organization.
The Music In The House Young Singer/Songwriter Showcase with Sarah Walder, Danielle Glick, and Shawn DennehySedona AZ (January 28, 2019) – Join Cellist and songwriter Sara Walder from Flagstaff, along with singer/songwriters Danielle Glick from Cottonwood and Shawn Dennehy from Tucson and Flagstaff, for a night of wonderful original songs at a special “Music In The House Young Singer/Songwriter Showcase” at the Sedona Hub, at 7pm on Friday, February 8th, 2019. This eclectic mix of performers will all perform together on the stage in what will be a funky and surprising mix of music. Music In The House regular Ryan…
Sedona AZ (January 26, 2019) – Sedona has a new heath care practice thanks to a regional partnership that provides seed loans to Verde Valley entrepreneurs.Mary Watson, M.D., launched Tribe Wellness in October with the help of the VVREO revolving loan program. Previously, Dr. Watson was the attending outpatient psychiatrist with Northern Arizona Healthcare. Prior to that, she worked in Carlsbad, California in private practice, inpatient and intensive outpatient care and in Austin teaching at a psychiatry residency training program.
Sedona AZ (January 26, 2019) – The Social Action Committee of the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley will offer a “HOT TOPIC” on Lifesaving Healthcare Apps. The presenter will be Marilyn Gard, President of LifeSaverGroup on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 from Noon to 1:30 PM in the synagogue social hall.
By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(January 25, 2019)Last week in the Sedona Biz many residents voiced disapproval of the editor and The Red Rock News for the manner in which the paper conducts their media program.With this in mind and after reading Christopher Graham’s January 25th editorial on Council not seeking an RFP ( Request for Proposal ) for tourism I must applaud his conclusion supporting the RFP turn down. But only with the conclusion because the remainder of the editorial was hardly persuasive to me.
By Carson RalstonLibrary Specialist-Adult ProgramsCamp Verde AZ (January 25, 2019) – Join us on Tuesday, January 29th from either 9:30 – 11:00 am or 1:00 – 2:30 pm for an Information Session about advancing your digital skills. Interested in building your computer/digital skills? Attend one of our information sessions to learn about our no-cost courses!
Sedona AZ (January 25, 2019) – Happy New Year to all! I hope everyone stayed warm over the holidays and is now enjoying the return of the sun.This is a very important time for our community. There are several in-flight community-impacting efforts where citizen comprehension and engagement are important. Two of these efforts, the Sedona In Motion program and our Sustainable Tourism Planning work, comprise multiple activities which are in various stages of thought, discussion, design, and execution. Many of the decisions associated with these efforts have the potential to impact our community for years to come and as such…
Flagstaff AZ (January 25, 2019)- On January 23, 2019, at 7:42 p.m., an Arizona Department of Public Safety (AZDPS) trooper attempted to stop a black 1990 Isuzu Amigo SUV for a traffic violation. The driver initially yielded and stopped in the Maverick gas station on Kaibab Lane. After the trooper exited his patrol car, the driver fled the scene at a high-rate of speed in the SUV.The suspect drove into a residential area nearby where he and a passenger abandoned the SUV and fled on foot. The trooper did not give chase; instead, he coordinated a search perimeter. Additional troopers,…