Sedona AZ (August 22, 2017) – Members of the public are invited to attend the reopening ceremony of Yavapai College’s Sedona Center (4215 Arts Village Drive, Sedona) following major renovations to upgrade the facility for the re-launch of the school’s Culinary Arts program on Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 3:45 p.m.
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CCA is working with The Sustainable Economic Development Initiative and the Arizona Community Foundation – Yavapai to increase healthy food delivery to food-insecure persons and decrease food waste.Verde Valley AZ (August 22, 2017) – No one should go hungry; no food should go to waste. To address this challenge, Cornucopia Community Advocates (CCA) and its partners, The Sustainable Economic Development Initiative and the Arizona Community Foundation – Yavapai, have expanded a pilot program to establish food transfer linkages between farmers, grocery stores and restaurants to supply additional food to local food assistance programs in the Verde Valley and the Quad…
Black Canyon City AZ (August 22, 2017) – UPDATE – On August 20, 2017, 54-year-old Scott Wayne was booked into the Camp Verde Detention Center on charges including Weapons Misconduct/Prohibited Possessor X4 (he had a gun, a knife, and two improvised explosive devices), Unlawful Wildland Burning (Felony), Aggravated Assault per Domestic Violence, Disorderly Conduct per Domestic Violence, and Threatening per Domestic Violence. Bond has not been set. He is also being held on a felony Aggravated Assault warrant out of California.
Sedona AZ (August 22, 2017) – Historic preservation is an important aspect of the community of Sedona. In order to ensure preservation of Sedona’s past members of the Historic Preservation Commission, comprising seven volunteers, provide their time and experience to guide owners through the process of repairing and improving historically significant properties. Preserving these landmarks is an important way to share our understanding of our past with future generations.
Sedona AZ (August 22, 2017) – “Suicide Trends in Coconino County” is the subject of the August 28 Mental Health Monday program presented by the Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley. There are three parts to Mental Health Monday programs.From 9:30-11:00AM, Yasmine Sealy, Investigations Supervisor for the Coconino County Medical Examiner’s Office will do the presentation on suicide trends in Coconino County at Yavapai College, 4215 Arts Village Dr., Sedona. The meeting is free, open to the public and a partnership with OLLI.
By Ted Grussing… I took this shot this morning as I was heading out to get some close up shots of Robbers Roost the rock that is in sunshine on the right hand side of the image; there is a cave on the upper right portion of the rock I wanted to get some closeups of and the lighting looked very good out there. I continued my flight along the edge of the rim as I lost altitude and came by RR about a hundred feet above it and a few hundred feet this side of it. I continued at…
Sedona AZ (August 21, 2017) – Sedona residents are invited to cheer their favorite teams in the upcoming 2017 Summer Softball League semifinal and championship games on Aug. 24. Four teams will compete in the semifinal games at 7:30 p.m., and the championship game will begin at 8:45 p.m.at the Posse Grounds Softball Fields located at 525 Posse Ground Rd. This season has been a tight race. View the tournament bracket online at sedonaaz.gov/parks. For more information call the Sedona Parks and Recreation Department at 928-282-7098.
Cottonwood AZ (August 19, 2017) – On August 18th at approximately 12:15pm the Verde Valley Fire District (VVFD) responded to a 2 vehicle accident on 89A and mile post 361. Upon arrival crews found 1 vehicle with minor front end damage and no injuries. The 2nd vehicle was found in the median after it rolled over multiple times and sustained heavy damage. The driver was seat belted in the vehicle during the accident; however she was ambulatory upon the crews arrival. Neither driver was transported by VVFD.
Award-winning music documentary debuts at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (August 19, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a one-night only special premiere of the award-winning new music documentary “Sidemen: Long Road to Glory” on Thursday, Aug. 31 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Sidemen: Long Road to Glory” provides an intimate look into the incredible lives of three of the last Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf sidemen: piano player Pinetop Perkins, drummer Willie ‘Big Eyes’ Smith and guitarist Hubert Sumlin. These legendary bluesmen, who performed and recorded into their 80’s and 90’s, played a…
Sedona AZ (August 19, 2017) – The Sedona Community Pool, located at 570 Posse Ground Rd. in Posse Grounds Park, will remain open through Nov. 12. The new fall schedule offers Adult Lap Swim, Water Aerobics and Open Swim. The water is kept at 83 degrees or warmer.
By Kathy Kinsella, Sedona Women’s March(August 18, 2017)Denounce bigotry and hate!Take a stand for human dignity!Mobilize for change!SUNDAY, AUGUST 20th, 6:30 PMCorner of 89A and Northview Rd.(In West Sedona)
Sedona AZ (August 18, 2017) – September 30, 2017, Gigi Rock Productions and New Earth Solutions are making history in Arizona with the first Red Rock Hempfest™ bringing awareness and education to the community and the State on the difference between Hemp and Marijuana, as well as the future emerging markets and job opportunities.The Red Rock Hempfest™ will focus on bringing together politics, activism, culture, and celebration. People lucky enough to make it to Sedona this weekend can listen to Nashville singer and songwriter, Austin Webb and live music from local and national bands throughout the day, along with guest speakers and learn…
Mary D. Fisher Theatre joins theatres around the countryfor tribute to Marvel Comics legendSedona AZ (August 18, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to announce a special cinema event, “Extraordinary: Stan See Tribute”, coming to the Mary D. Fisher Theatre for one show only on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 7 p.m. The film festival joins theaters around the country for this special one night only event.“Extraordinary: Stan Lee Tribute” is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the career of the legendary Stan Lee, who created characters such as Spider-Man, the X-Men and Doctor Strange, broadcast live via satellite in HD from…
Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(August 18, 2017)At their Open Meeting last Tuesday, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) commissioners voted 4 to 1 to give APS a rate increase of about 4.5% on residential customers’ rates. Since all the commissioners were elected with major APS money spent on their campaigns, their votes were to be expected.The lone No vote was from commissioner Robert Burns. Burns has been in dispute, and Superior Court, with the other commissioners and APS over alleged money spent by APS two elections ago to get commissioners Little & Forese elected. As a commissioner, Burns has the legal right…
Sedona AZ (August 18, 2017) – On the heels of the summer monsoon the city is preparing to conduct weed control in several locations along the rights-of-way. All applications will be made between the hours of 7 a.m. and noon.From Aug. 21-26 the city will spray along State Route 89A through the Uptown area to the northern city limits, and from Dry Creek Road to Soldiers Pass Road on the east side of the highway. Additional treated areas will be at Sunset Park; Posse Grounds Park; and the wastewater pump stations at 2240 Shelby Dr. and 800 El Camino Rd.