Camp Verde AZ (June 21, 2017) – Camp Verde Community Library is proud to announce a presentation from the Arizona Talking Book Library on Tuesday, June 27th from 10:30-11:30 in the Terracotta Room. Arizona Talking Book Library provides books, magazines and other library resources in alternate formats for all Arizona residents whose visual or physical disabilities prevent the reading of conventional print materials.
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Sedona AZ (June 21, 2017) – Metered pay parking takes effect on Main Street, SR89A, in Uptown Sedona beginning June 28. The parking program was developed as a partnership between the city and Uptown merchants to help manage traffic flow and parking demand, and revenues will be reinvested in the Uptown area.
Sedona AZ (June 20, 2017) – At 8:45 am, Tuesday, June 20, 2017, Sedona Fire District (SFD) emergency crews were dispatched to a hot air balloon fire. Upon arrival, Battalion Chief Dave Cochrane observed a fully involved vehicle and trailer loaded with a hot air balloon and propane tanks. The vehicle was parked on Dry Creek Rd. and fire was beginning to spread to nearby brush. As engine crews arrived on scene, BC Cochrane called for an additional fire engine and directed the fire attack. A quick response by SFD firefighters extinguished the blaze and prevented the fire from igniting…
By Ted Grussing… on the east side of the gap between Long Canyon and Oak Creek Canyon there are some really neat areas that are hidden from view; at least I’m not sure where you could get a peek into them, so here they are … emerald green treasures in incredibly rugged terrain. I see this almost every time I’m returning from the Flagstaff area, flying on a 45 for entry to a left downwind for Rwy 3 in Sedona so decided to shoot and share it.
Sedona AZ (June 20, 2017) – Emerson Theatre Collaborative (ETC) seeks two adult character actors one male and one female to perform in Stolen Fire, the retelling of a Native American folk tale. Age range 20 – 50. All ethnicities should apply.
By Ted Grussing… I flew early Saturday morning and as usual the air quality throughout Northern Arizona sucked as the USFS continues its policy of managing fires; that is to say that they take a naturally occurring fire and not only let it burn its natural course, but use it as an excuse to expand the fires way beyond what it would have naturally burned. Sine the original fire was a wildfire (usually a lightning strike) they can keep it going through additional aerial and ground ignitions and all without the necessity of obtaining approvals from the EPA or in…
By Henry Twombly, Sedona Resident(June 19, 2017)The third “possible” bond will arise from the Sedona Oak Creek School District (SOCSD) in the form of another Budget Override (BO). We voted down a BO in 2012 by a narrow margin of 36 votes. Instead of giving us a 7-year reprieve (the length of a BO once approved), the SOCSD tried again the following year. This time it was approved. But its PR campaign was a bit convoluted and confusing. On the one hand we were told the money was needed for maintenance and operations. On the other hand there was some…
Sedona Lit is a series by Dr. Elizabeth Oakes, an award winning poet and former Shakespeare professor. A Sedonian of four years, she highlights the literature, written or performed, of Sedona, past and present.By Elizabeth Oakes (June 19, 2017)Several years ago Sedonians thought there was an earthquake. It wasn’t; it was the mover and shaker Eric Holowacz coming into town. Since then, he’s become well-known as an innovator in his capacity as Executive Director of the Sedona Arts Center. Sedonians and the world far beyond Sedona, actually, know him as an administrator, cultural engineer, visionary, world traveler, family man. Add to…
Sedona AZ (June 19, 2017) – The city of Sedona will host two June open houses to share information and get feedback on strategies detailed in the Transportation Master Plan. The open houses will be held Wednesday June 21,from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, June 24, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in City Council Chambers at 102 Roadrunner Dr.
Sedona AZ (June 17, 2017) – The Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley will conduct a 6 week support group for individuals diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s or other cognitive disorder issues. The support group will meet on Wednesdays, July 12 to August 16, 10:30AM-11:30AM at Christ Lutheran Church, 25 Chapel Rd off SR 179 in Sedona.
Camp Verde AZ (June 17, 2017) – Join Julie Keeney from Hospice of the Pines in the library’s Key Lime room on Wednesday, June 21st from 10:00-11:00am for a presentation which will help you to prepare your 5 wishes that will talk about your personal, emotional and spiritual needs as well as your medical wishes.
Dewey AZ (June 17, 2017) – – Mortimer Farms, famous for their summer sweet corn, beef, and annual pumpkin festival has announced the addition of their brand-new U-Pick Strawberry Fields. Mortimer Farms U-Pick Strawberry Patch will open to the public on July 1, 2017 for summer pickings.Sharla Mortimer, described the addition, “Part of our mission is to teach people about agriculture – there is no better classroom then in the field itself. We are excited to invite families to come out and harvest their own delicious strawberries right off the vine – an experience that will never be forgotten.”
By Audree Juhlin, DirectorCommunity Development DepartmentSedona AZ (June 17, 2017) -Spring is here, a time when many of us are feeling energized and ready to take on a project or two around the house. As you plan your projects and the things you want to do, also consider whether a building permit may be required. All too often, residents are excited to take on a remodeling project, add a pool, a deck or a shed, and do not realize that a building permit is necessary before the project can begin. When is a permit required? In addition to new construction…
Sedona AZ (June 16, 2017) – The June Program for the Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley will focus on “Drugs, Overdoses, Crimes, Suicides – What Can Communities Do?”. The featured speaker will be Merilee Fowler, Executive Director of two nonprofit agencies, MATFORCE and Community Counts. The program is free, open to the public, and will take place at Yavapai College, 4215 Arts Village Dr. Sedona on Monday, June 26, 9:30-11AM. The presentation will be followed by the Coalition business meeting at which the public is welcome.
Camp Verde AZ (June 16, 2017) – Join Bruce George, proponent of reading and re-purposing to sponsor and build a Little Free Library for your neighborhood on June 20th and June 27th from 4:30-6:30pm in the library’s Terracotta Room. Learn what it takes to register and become a steward for a Little Free Library. All supplies and tools will be provided for up to three complete projects.