Sedona AZ (May 21, 2015) – The Sedona Police Department will be deploying personnel throughout the Memorial Day weekend to provide traffic control management on State Route 89A in the Uptown area. The traffic control details will primarily take place on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Police personnel will be focusing on facilitating smoother traffic flows between Forest Road and the mid-block traffic signal north of Jordan Road.
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Camp Verde AZ (May 20, 2015) – On May 23rd Ruby Road opens it’s doors for a very special event. They will be hosting the talented local photographer, Michelle Lee. She will be in the store from noon to 3pm taking professional pictures of those who would like a memorable portrait. Who wouldn’t love that??
By Ted Grussing … I was listening to Sarah Brightman’s album Dive whilst working on images today and today is the day I spent going through waterfowl images and I remembered some photos I took of Canvasbacks diving for food and it just seemed like a cool image to send out tonight. There is an incredible beauty in watching other species going about their normal lives and collecting the food they need to survive. This shot was taken just as he was arching up and over to dive for the bottom and the food that is down there. Next his…
Sedona AZ (May 19, 2015) – Goldenstein Gallery is honored to host this sacred and cultural event that continues the gallery’s support of art as a healing medium and bringing the artists in residence experience to gallery visitors. The creation of a sand Mandala is one of the most ancient and revered Tibetan traditions. Mandala means literally “that which extracts the essence.” According to Buddhist scripture, sand mandalas transmit positive energies to the environment and to the people who view them. As part of their United States Tour, the Gaden Shartse Monks will be at Goldenstein Gallery in West Sedona…
Sedona AZ (May 19, 2015) – The City of Sedona is accepting applications to fill one position on the Board of Adjustment. The term of service for this voluntary position is three years. The term begins immediately and ends on December 31, 2015. The Board of Adjustment conducts hearings regarding requests for variances from the Sedona Land Development Code applicable to zoning regulations and hears appeals regarding interpretations made by the City’s Zoning Administrator.
Free public workshop demonstrating Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater pollution and runoff reduction Sedona AZ (May 19, 2015) – The Oak Creek Watershed Council (OCWC) will host a two day Community Clean Water Workshop in Sedona, AZ at Unity of Sedona, on May 22-23, 2015. This FREE workshop will feature local and regional experts speaking on and demonstrating landscape techniques employed in Northern Arizona to harvest rainwater, reduce erosion and reduce pollution often found in stormwater runoff.
By Steve Segner, PresidentSedona Lodging Council(May 19, 2015) Dear City of Sedona- With the holiday weekend approaching, I just wanted to drop you all a note to encourage the City to have plenty of officers in place for the weekend and to coordinate efforts with the Forest Service Department and County. I just want to remind the City and the City Staff that extra people will be coming up for day trips, and return trips through Sedona after their visits to Flagstaff. The hotels in Sedona have been almost 100% full on the weekends this last month. We will also…
… while doing a shoot at the airport this afternoon with two of my favorite musicians, Anthony Mazzella and Peter Sterling the wind began to play songs on Peters Harp and it was like the sounds of the universe, ebbing and flowing and reminding you of the beauty of nature and the ways she can speak to us. It was a fun shoot and I am sure the more traditional shots will be used in promoting the event which is scheduled for the Mary D. Fisher Theater on Saturday June 13th at 7PM. The music will be wonderful and imaginative…
Clarkdale AZ (May 16, 2015) – On Wednesday, May 27th at 3:00 p.m. there will be a free community presentation titled “City of Cottonwood: Water-Resource Strategies and Accomplishments” by Diane Joens, Mayor of Cottonwood, Arizona. The presentation will be at the Verde Valley Campus of Yavapai College, Building M, Room 137, 601 Black Hills Drive in Clarkdale. Mayor Joens will discuss how Cottonwood is achieving its water-resource use goals. She will review a number of recent and planned City projects including the purchase of some private water companies (to upgrade service, provide water security, and conserve water), the construction of…
Sedona AZ (May 16, 2015) – Get a great start to the Memorial Day holiday by attending the changing of the flags and a short ceremony provided by the Sedona Marine Corps League at the Sedona Military Service Park on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2015 at 10 a.m. Veterans and family members can see what a beautiful location this park provides to sit and reflect on those Sedona residents who have served our country in the military. The park is located at 25 Northview Road. The purpose of this park is to honor all our brave Sedona men and…
Tony Award-winning musical from the San Francisco Opera House stage on screen in Sedona Sedona AZ (May 16, 2015) – A little bit of Broadway comes to the red rocks when the Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big-screen debut of the Tony Award-winning musical “Show Boat” — a brand new, full-staged production from the San Francisco Opera House — premiering May 28. The musical premieres in high definition at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. “Show Boat” — a true classic of American musical theater — is a tale of…
Starting a fire on Arizona’s public lands could bring hefty fines Verde Valley AZ (May 16, 2015) – A coalition of Arizona-based agencies has an important message for everyone heading outdoors this summer: Be a responsible recreationist. It only takes one spark on dry grass, leaves, branches or needles to start a wildfire. Chainsaws, dragging trailer chains, carelessly tossed cigarettes, fireworks, abandoned campfires, unshielded OHV mufflers and discharging a firearm all can create sparks and cause wildfires. No matter how a fire starts, anyone found responsible may have to pay thousands of dollars in fines and restoration costs.
By Arthur Poole Sedona AZ (May 16, 2015) – The Oak Creek Apples Macintosh User Group (OCAMUG) will meet on Wednesday, May 20, at the Elks Lodge off Airport Road in West Sedona. Beginning at 5:00 PM:Continuing our regular sessions of “I need to Know Q & A”, local Mac/PC consultant Alan Gore will field questions the audience might have about the Mac. At this session, please feel free to ask any Apple-related question, from the most basic to the most advanced. Come listen, learn, and ask questions about the Macintosh computer. We stress that there are no “dumb” questions.…
Sedona AZ (May 15, 2015) – Hiya, I’m Tigger! I am a big beautiful boy, handsome and very sweet! I’m working on my dog/dog skills with my friends here at the shelter and I am very good on walks! I do loooove people, though, and love to be a star! Are you the one for me? Gender: Neutered Breed: Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Age: 5 years old Available For Adoption humanesocietyofsedona.org • 928.282.4679
By Ted Grussing … another nice day and enforcing a relaxed take on the day making myself refrain from work, spend some time just doing nothing and enjoying watching the clock which continues to advance and I contemplate the things I should be doing and delight in the joy of not doing them … but I am thinking about them … and happy that is as far as it gets. I still seem to accomplish a lot but am truly enjoying the periods I merely think about it. I can sense that this about to change again, but will treasure…