By Ed Wolfe, Chairman, Verde River Basin Partnership Verde Valley AZ (May 6, 2015) – Virtually all water for domestic, industrial, and commercial use throughout the Verde River watershed is pumped from thousands of water wells. These wells draw from aquifers that are hydrologically connected to the Verde River and whose groundwater provides the base flow that keeps the Verde River flowing year-round. The recent demand analysis report of the Central Yavapai Highlands Water-Resources Management Study (CYHWRMS) projected future unmet water demands by 2050 in the Prescott Active Management Area (PrAMA) of 19 cubic feet per second (cfs); this excludes Prescott…
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Sedona AZ (May 6, 2015) – The Sedona Fire District (SFD) and the U.S. Forest Service are joining together to offer Sedona area residents an opportunity to dispose of their yard waste and combustible vegetation. SFD Fire Station #4, located at 391 Forest Road in Uptown Sedona, will be accepting yard waste Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 15th, 16th and 17th, 2015 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Participation is open to all Sedona Fire District residents. Fire Marshal Gary Johnson reminds everyone that fire restrictions are just around the corner – are you prepared? This is the time that…
An exciting opportunity to help others and hang out with horses! Cornville AZ (May 6, 2015) – Connections Equine Therapy is a non-profit organization located in Cornville, AZ offering Therapeutic Riding and other services designed to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals with disabilities. This is your opportunity to get involved with a great group of people, get to know some wonderful horses and help a worth-while cause!
Cottonwood AZ (May 6, 2015) – “Hi, I’m Desi. I am a sweet loving, spayed heeler mix, and am about 5 years old. I love to sit and shake hands. Please come and meet me. I’d be a great family dog!” Verde Valley Humane Society is open from Monday-Saturday from 10a.m. to 5p.m. and is located at 1520 W. Mingus Ave., Cottonwood, AZ 86326 (approx. 1 mile past the Cottonwood Muncipal Airport).
By Ted Grussing … one of the fun things about going through all my photos is that I get to escape to beautiful places I have been and times when life was different. I have gone through all the uploads through today in May, have everything sorted to where it belongs and this afternoon began going through the prime folders and files. These are the folders that house all of a particular subject like Black Hawks and so on. These folders will be furnishing the really dramatic cuts. While they contain the best of each upload it is now a…
Sedona AZ (May 5, 2015) – For David Neishabori, the owner of AZADI Fine Rugs, there is a very personal face among the victims of 7.8 magnitude Earthquake in Nepal: 2012 CNN Hero of the year, Pushpa Basnet. Neishabori met Basnet when Waiting for Mamu debuted at the 2014 Sedona Film Festival. At the presentation of the film in Sedona, Neishabori surprised everyone with the donation of a year’s worth of rent for Butterfly Home. Over the past year they have developed a friendship. Nepal has sent out an appeal for hundreds of thousands of tents for temporary shelter. Survivors also…
Cottonwood AZ (May 5, 2015) – On Wednesday, May 20th at 10:30 a.m., there will be a presentation discussing the progress of the ADEQ-funded Water Quality Improvement Grant for the Settlers Rest stormwater project based out of Sedona. The Oak Creek Watershed Council’s Marie McCormick and Ryan Matson will present as part of the Verde River Basin Partnership’s (Partnership) ongoing monthly educational program series for the public. This presentation is free and will be at the Yavapai County Administrative Building in Cottonwood, 10 South 6th Street, in the Verde Room.
Sedona AZ (May 5, 2015) – The City of Sedona Community Development Department is requesting public comment on the Storm Water Quality Management Program. The Program affects the entire City, including construction sites, existing developments, government agencies, and activities by residents or tourists that may result in water pollution. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) requires the Program document, which is a plan identifying steps the City will take to enhance the quality of storm water draining from its stormwater system. The plan does not deal with the volume of water the system handles.
Sedona AZ (May 5, 2015) – Joanna Giles will open her home for the Nepal Earthquake Relief Benefit this Sunday, May 10th. Joanna Giles, CEO of HOG Heaven Charity Foundation has been helping children and schools in Nepal from Sedona for the past 18 years. She knows what it takes to get funds to the people through her direct contacts. The government of Nepal is overwhelmed and even Red Cross efforts have been slow in providing basic aid to thousands left homeless after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck more than a week ago.
Cottonwood AZ (May 5, 2015) – The Old Town Center for the Arts is pleased to announce a free screening of the film “Running From Crazy” a documentary starring Mariel Hemingway on Friday, May 15th, at 7:00 pm. There will be one screening only. The film is presented by the Mental Health Coalition of the Verde Valley as part of their Mental Health Awareness Week events May 11 – 16th, 2015. Running from Crazy is a 2013 documentary film by director Barbara Kopple about the family of Nobel Prize-winning author Ernest Hemingway. It was shown at the 2013 Sundance Film…
Sedona AZ (May 5, 2015) – The annual Bike Rodeo was the best it has ever been, with a record number of over one hundred and seventy five students participating from all grade levels at Big Park Community School in the Village of Oak Creek, and a tremendous showing of volunteer support from throughout the region to help run the event. This annual bicycle safety event is coordinated by the Sedona Fire District and represents a longstanding partnership with the Sedona Verde Valley Firefighter Charities and local Farmers Insurance agent Don Nelms, who together, donated funds to purchase and raffle…
By Ted Grussing … that which is within is often and as strangely beautiful as anything out there … and it is easy to enjoy. I took this shot of some Moon Jelly fish about six years ago whilst on a tour of the Aquarium of the Bay, at the edge of Pier 39 in the Embarcadero area. The aquarium is owned and operated by the Bay Institute which is doing a remarkable job in protecting, restoring and inspiring the conservation of the San Francisco Bay.
Sedona AZ (May 4, 2015) – Don’t miss Art For Sedona’s Sake Arts and Crafts Shows on May 9/10 from 10 to 5 at 2875/2885 W. SR 89A – Sedona Paint Center/Kala 48. Free admission and free parking at Big O Tires. These shows are conducted with the public, the artists and crafts-persons, and local non-profits in mind. Recipients from these shows include, but are not limited to, Morning Starr Animal Sanctuary Spay Neuter Clinic, Verde Valley Sanctuary, Sedona Food Bank, Sedona Community Center, Habitat For Humanity, Sedona Recycles Inc., and many more.
Jerome AZ (May 4, 2015) – The Jerome Chamber of Commerce has finished planning the most talked about event of the year, The Jerome Historic Home and Building Tour, celebrating its 50th year. The event is May 16th and 17th, 2015. First shuttles leave from Spook Hall at 9:00am and last shuttles leave at 3:00pm. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children. The tour is not handicapped accessible. Guests will have the comfort and the shelter of Spook Hall and enjoy entertainment and indoor seats while waiting for the shuttle to begin this wonderful tour. Seven homes plus…
Inspiring speaker and filmmaker Dr. Dragos Bratasanu to be in Sedona to host screenings Sedona AZ (May 2, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the one night only Northern Arizona premiere of “The Amazing You”. The film’s director, Dr. Dragos Bratasanu, will be in Sedona to host the film and have a Q&A discussion with the audience after both screenings. The film will show Thursday, May 14 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.