By Cheryl L. Yeatts, Manager of Sedona Public Library in the VillageSedona AZ (June 1, 2018) – Have you read any good books lately? Can you recommend a book for me? Do you know this author? Have you read this book? If you have spent any time in the Library, you will hear patrons asking these questions throughout the year, and even more so during the adult summer reading program. To get you ready for this year’s program, I decided to ask avid readers for their book recommendations. Some of these library patrons visit the Library every day. Others stop by two or…
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Sedona AZ (June 1, 2018) – In an effort to protect Oak Creek from pollutants, and as part of administering the Stormwater Quality Management Program, the city of Sedona Public Works Department is requesting public comment on their Stormwater Management Program (SWMP). This public outreach also helps maintain compliance with the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
Sedona AZ (May 31, 2018) – On May 27, 2018, just after 5 pm, deputies were dispatched to Big Park School in the Village of Oak Creek, regarding a vandalism in progress. The reporting party indicated several juveniles were hitting the playground equipment with an axe. Deputies arrived and witnessed one of the suspects striking one of the slides with the axe. He was ordered to drop and axe and immediately complied. A total of 6 juveniles were detained.
By Ted Grussing… people, that is. I took this shot last spring when I was driving north on I-17 heading home after a day of shooting the incredible flower fields on the west side of Lake Pleasant. I had just topped the hill at Sunset Point when everything lit up as storm cells unleashed there liquid cargo and rays of sun broke through the clouds and illuminated the beautiful wild mustard fields … well, maybe one person … me … to capture and preserve the moment in time.
Selfless and courageous American doctor featured in documentary at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (May 31, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud present a one-night only special premiere of the award-winning new documentary “The Heart of Nuba” on Thursday, June 14 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.One doctor. One hospital. One million patients.Welcome to the war-torn Nuba Mountains of Sudan, where American doctor Tom Catena selflessly and courageously serves the needs of a forgotten people. The region is bombed relentlessly by an indicted war criminal, Omar Al-Bashir. Two things remain constant in the community: Dr. Tom’s faith and…
Sedona AZ (May 31, 2018) – Due to decreasing fuel moisture and the weather outlook, the Sedona Fire District (SFD) Fire Marshal has extended Stage III fire restrictions to the cover the entire Sedona Fire District regardless whether those areas are within Yavapai or Coconino Counties. This restriction will begin effective 08:00 a.m. Thursday May 31st which coincides with another period of Fire Weather Warning issued by the National Weather Service. “Last week Coconino County enacted Stage III restrictions,” said Fire Marshal Jon Davis, “and after taking a rational look at the conditions we face, it makes sense to extend those restrictions…
Camp Verde AZ (May 31, 2018) – Join Gerry Laurito at Camp Verde Community Library on Wednesday, June 13th at 2:00 pm for a free class, Intro to Freegal® Music, where you can learn how to download music for free with your library card.Bring your tablet, smartphone or laptop and learn how to download music using the Library’s Freegal® Music App. Freegal® Music has a worldwide database of over 40,000 music videos and 15 million song holdings from over 40,000 music labels that originate in over 100 countries.
Clarkdale AZ (May 31, 2018) – The Clarkdale Design Review Board invites the public to attend their June 6, 2018 meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Men’s Lounge of the Clark Memorial Clubhouse to discuss the draft sustainable guidelines for multi-family housing projects. In anticipation of several future projects, the Board is drafting guidelines to help encourage sustainable multi-family developments.
Sedona AZ (May 31, 2018) – Arizona Music Hall of Fame Icon Walt Richardson has quite a history in Arizona, and will be performing at Sound Bites Grill Sedona onSaturday, June 9th starting at 7pm (doors open @ 5:30).Richardson has quite a history in Arizona – having started as a street musician and working his way up to world tours, he has always made Tempe his home base, and celebrates the city in his songs.
Sedona AZ (May 31, 2018) – There are now 50 certified sustainable organizations in the Verde region. Three more just got certified SILVER/Innovator, in Cottonwood and Sedona.
Sedona AZ (May 31, 2018) – The city is now accepting applications for one seat on the Sedona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) local board.The board administers the pension system for the Sedona Police Department and follows the rules of the PSPRS system and Arizona Revised Statutes. Additionally, the board makes decisions for Sedona police officers on issues such as membership in the system and approving retirements and service purchase requests.
By Ted Grussing… you never know who or what you are going to see … especially when you visit areas like Sunset Crater and all the tree and wood creatures left over from the millennia since the volcano erupted. This creature of the woods was out for a run and threw me a wave as it passed by … I made sure that the twig on the hand was removed before sending this photo out as it seemed a little rude not to … such is nature … and couldn’t have done it without help from One.
Renowned Musician William Eaton, Brings EARTH SPEAK in Concert to SedonaSedona AZ (May 30, 2018) – Join William Eaton and the group ‘Earth Speak’ for a special concert at the Sedona Hub, on Saturday, June 9th at 7:30 PM. The concert celebrates the ‘Miracle of Planet Earth’ and invites you to an enchanted evening of music inspired by the desert elements and wildlife.Renowned musician and luthier William Eaton has conjured his music and innovative stringed instruments from the Arizona desert now for over four decades. Beyond boundary and stillness, William’s music is rooted within an indigenous past, yet expressive of…
Critically-acclaimed film makes one night return to the Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (May 30, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the one-night-only encore of the critically-acclaimed new epic film “1945”. The film will return by popular demand on Tuesday, June 12 for two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Some secrets can’t be buried.
Cornville AZ (May 30, 2018) – On May 26, 2018, around 5 PM, a YCSO deputy was flagged down by a concerned citizen on Page Springs Road in Cornville regarding a brush fire burning near the bridge over Oak Creek. The deputy located the fire behind a home in the 1200 block of Brookside Drive. Crews from the Verde Valley Fire District were arriving and able to contain, and eventually extinguish the fire.