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By Tommy AcostaSedona AZ – Jan.15, 2016. Acting upon a pair of 11-year-old and four-year-old traffic studies, the Sedona City Council at it’s Jan. 12 meeting unanimously directed city staff to move forward with plans to install parking meters in Uptown Sedona.Despite the impassioned pleas of Uptown business owners, who came to the meeting hoping the council would consider their concerns that the meters would destroy their businesses, the council went ahead with the plan to install meters for 101 spaces in the embattled Uptown Sedona corridor, directing staff to seek proposals from venders for the installation.Over the years Uptown…

Sedona AZ (January 15, 2016) – Tlaquepaque Toy Town will be celebrating the eARThflows project on January 23 and 24 from 2-4 p.m. each day with a series of eco-friendly hands on projects created by TLAQ Toytown that bring awareness of the planet and our limited resources. Three projects have been developed to suit children of all ages for this earth-awareness event that will take place in the Patio de las Campanas directly below TLAQ Toytown. 

By Arthur PooleSedona AZ (January 15, 2016) – The Oak Creek Apples Macintosh User Group (OCAMUG) will meet on Wednesday, January 20, at the Elks Lodge off Airport Road in West Sedona.Beginning at 5:00 PM: Continuing our regular sessions of  “My Aching Mac!”, local Mac/PC consultant Alan Gore will field any questions the audience might have about the Mac. 

The Rotary Club of Sedona announces the addition of the Mayors of Sedona, Cottonwood and Clarkdale as competitors in the Sixth Annual Great Chili Cook-off at Tlaquepaque for May 7Sedona AZ (January 15, 2016) – The Rotary Club of Sedona is excited to announce the Sixth Annual Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off scheduled for Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village, a part of the Cinco de Mayo Fiesta weekend.   New this year is the entry of the Mayors of Sedona, Cottonwood and Clarkdale to the list of competitors. Top chefs from the Sedona, Cottonwood and the surrounding communities, and the…

By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (January 15, 2016) – It must be January in Sedona. Just in time to ward off the post-holiday blues and to brighten up some otherwise dreary and wet days, the quilts are up and visitors and residents are flocking in to see them.This year, Sedona Public Library’s Annual Quilt Show features 64 quilts, showcasing the creativity of our local quilters against the architectural beauty of the Library. The show runs through Saturday, February 27.

By Karen McClellandVice-President, Sedona-Oak Creek School Board(January 14, 2016) The Sedona-Oak Creek School district is facing some very tough choices this year. Over the next 3 year we are facing a budget cut of 1.2 million dollars from our less than 8 million dollar budget. The Board was presented with 5 potential scenarios that may meet this financial goal. You can find the financial details of these options on our website sedona.k12.az.us.It is vital that we hear from the community, parents and staff about the academic, extracurricular and social impacts of these options.

By Ted GrussingEvery day this little guy (“Says Phoebe” I think} goes for a potluck and whatever is served up he is there for it and it looks like he got a mouthful when he hit the water and water drops coming off him as he rises from the water with a beak full of food … I was delighted to be included in a potluck appetizer get together this evening … a couple of plates of the most wonderful appetizers along with great friends and what could possibly be better than this? Nothing methinks! Always available for wonderful food…

Family of a disabled child seeks compensatory from school district under IDEASedona AZ (January 14, 2016) – Matthew Oskowis announced that the Due Process Hearings by the Arizona Office of Administrative Hearing (Case # 16C-DP-012-ADE) being held at the Sedona Oak-Creek Unified School District’s (SOCUSD) Administrative Offices at 221 Brewer Road Sedona on Thursday, January 21st and Friday, January 22nd (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) is to be “open” to the public.A Due Process Hearing is a court-like review process governed by administrative law available to parents and school districts to resolve special education disputes under federal law. Usually Due Process…

Camp Verde AZ (January 14, 2016) – Camp Verde’s Farm to mug brewery and restaurant, Verde Brewing Company Burgers and Beer, is pleased to announce the launch of their new expanded menu.Chef John Teah, a culinary innovator who blends home style cooking with fine dining, has added his signature style to his already well known burger menu. Chef John has added new entrees and salads that have gluten free and vegetarian options. All Natural Beef Ribeye Steak, Honey Glazed Pork Chops and Gluten Free Pasta Pomodoro are highlights.

Sedona AZ (January 14, 2016) – The city of Sedona has been awarded approximately $309,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for a city-wide housing rehabilitation program. The purpose of this grant is to provide funds for low to moderate income homeowners to make needed health and safety repairs to their homes.

Filmmakers will be here to host Q&A discussion for new E. Stewart Williams filmSedona AZ (January 14, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning documentary “The Nature of Modernism: E. Stewart Williams, Architect” showing Saturday, Jan. 23 at 4 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The event will feature a special introduction and Q&A with the film’s producers Kirk Brown and Jill Wiltse, co-founders of Design Onscreen and the film’s director Jake Gorst.“The Nature of Modernism” premiered at the renowned Palm Springs International Film Festival. The film has…

By Tommy AcostaSedona AZ (January 13, 2016) – Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District Governing Board member Zach Richardson was re-elected as school board president at the governing board’s first meeting of 2016 held January 12 at the district office. A standing room only crowd witnessed the vote, three in favor and two against, much to the chagrin of many Richardson critics who last year launched a recall effort against the board member because of an alleged abuse of power during his first presidency and their perception he orchestrated the elimination of former West Sedona School Principal Lisa Hirsch.Despite strong support…

Cornville AZ (January 13, 2016) – On January 13, 2016 approximately 4:00 am the Verde Valley Fire District (VVFD) responded to a House Fire on the 2600 block of Karlson Dr. in Cornville.  Upon arrival the crews found a small size home with light smoke showing from a corner of the roof.Crews went into an offensive mode and were able to locate the origin of the fire, and made access to the void just above the ceiling and extinguish.  The fire appeared to have started from electrical wiring in the void area.   

… listening to The Sea, Anita Kerr, Rod McKuen and the San Sebastian Strings … soothing music and words after a terrific but hectic day … it is a pleasant end to the day. The little bird sitting on a limb fits my mood, no dramatic action tonight, just the simple act of being and that is okay.

Cottonwood AZ (January 13, 2016) – From the far reaches of St. Petersburg, Russia, Moscow Nights comes to Old Town Center for the Arts on Saturday, January 23rd 7:00 PM.  Moscow Nights & the Golden Gates Dancers will perform elaborate lyrical suites and pulsating dances of foot-stomping ferocity, bringing to life a taste of their culture in a whirlwind of colorful costumes and exotic sounds.