Cottonwood AZ (April 21, 2015) – Meet Tatters, a handsome 2-year-old pit mix who came in to us terribly thin. He is now gaining weight and is neutered, had his shots and is good to go. Tatters looks sad in his picture, but he’s a happy guy! He needs to be an only dog, but is extremely loving to his humans. For more info, call Angie at 634-7387. 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).
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Sedona AZ (April 21, 2015) – On February 21, 2015, deputies were dispatched to the burglary of a vehicle while parked at the Loy Canyon Trail head near Sedona, Arizona, in the Coconino National Forest. The victim told deputies unknown suspects entered her Toyota 4- Runner while it was unoccupied and stole her purse containing $50 along with two credit cards while she and a friend were hiking. The victim believed the vehicle had been locked, but there were no signs of forced entry.
Jerome AZ (April 21, 2015) – The Jerome Chamber of Commerce has just finished up the list of homes for the most talked about event of the year, The Jerome Historic Home and Building Tour, celebrating its 50th year. Guests will have the comfort and shelter of Spook Hall and enjoy entertainment and seats while waiting for the shuttle to begin this wonderful tour.
Jerome AZ (April 21, 2015) – “Animal”, a collection of new pastels and poems by Susan Pitcairn will open May 2nd at Gallery 527 at the Jerome Art Walk, 5 to 8 pm. A frequent participant in the Sedona Plein Air Festival, Susan turns her artistic hand from landscapes to the “beauty and the beingness of those animals we use for food, which are every bit as intelligent and friendly as dogs and cats. Inspired by the life-changing 2014 film “Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret,” she and her husband adopted a pure vegetarian or vegan diet out of concern for the…
Sedona AZ (April 21, 2015) – Uptown Sedona and the Sedona Fire District (SFD) team up to save lives as a “Heart Safe Community”. To improve the location and accessibility of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED’s), Sedona Fire District recently relocated the AED’s currently in Uptown Sedona. The AED’s that were located in red boxes are now inside local businesses in Uptown Sedona. In place of the red boxes, you will now find signs that tell you where the AED is located. The AED’s are now located in the Oaxaca Restaurant, Felsot Building, Cowboy Club Restaurant, Pink Jeep Tours, and Canyon…
Verde Valley AZ (April 21, 2015) – Bring yourself/your family and your pets to The Verde Valley Humane Society on April 25th, between 11 and 3, and get a pawsome portrait by professional photographer, Dale Maas. 5×7 prints/CDs are $10 each/both for $20 and will be available to pick up at the VVHS May 1-9. All proceeds benefit your local animal shelter. For more info, call VVHS at 634-7387 or go to www.verdevalleyhumanesociety.org.
Verde Valley AZ (April 21, 2015) – Stephen “Max” Castillo, who has worked at the Verde River Greenway State Natural Area since 1998, recently retired from Arizona State Parks after 40 years of service. Additionally, Keith Ayotte is now Northern Region Manager, Wes Yeager is Park Manager at Jerome State Historic Park and Dan Tholund has been selected Park Manager at Red Rock State Park. “Arizona State Parks is indebted to Max for his hard work and commitment to the agency,” said Executive Director Sue Black. “Although we are heartened at his departure, Arizona State Parks is facing an exciting…
Minimal delays during work hours Camp Verde AZ (April 21, 2015) – Crews will continue landscape maintenance on the northbound truck escape ramp next week (mileposts 282 to 286) of Interstate 17, approximately five miles south of Camp Verde. Work hours are Monday through Thursday, April 20 through April 23, between 5:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. each day.
Sedona AZ (April 21, 2015) – Chris Favorite is known around town as the owner of Sedona’s trendiest fashion boutique, Favorite Clothing. Her clothing store provides a service to the community by offering access to all the latest fashions, but recently she has taken a new approach to serving the residents of Sedona—volunteering with Verde Valley Caregivers. “I realized it was a chance to do something good for someone besides myself,” Favorite says. “It was the perfect chance to get involved in the community.” Over the past six months, Favorite has helped several neighbors by driving them to doctor’s appointments…
Sedona AZ (April 21, 2015) – Magnificent Macaws, Amazing Amazons, and Incredible Conure and one Kooky Cockatoo are the outrageous and amazing cast of “SQUAWK!” — the world-renowned bird show that is coming to Sedona! There will be three performances April 24-26, on the Goldenstein Stage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. To thank its members for their year-round support, the festival is making this a “Member Appreciation Event”, and tickets for all film festival members are free of charge. Admission for non-members is only $10. “Squawk: The Show” is unlike any bird…
Sedona AZ (April 21, 2015) – The featured event of this year’s Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off is the Fire Chiefs’ Challenge. The Fire Chiefs at Sedona Fire District and Verde Valley Fire District are perfecting their secret chili recipes for this first ever competition. The Verde Valley chili entry is “The Fire Down Below” and the Sedona Chili is “Hot and Dangerous”. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sedona, (the almost world renown) Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off is a featured event at the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on Saturday, May 2. Chili tasting will begin at 11…
Sedona AZ (April 21, 2015) – All trails lead to the Sedona Arts Center in May for the Mane Attraction. This show will feature six award-winning artists who bring together their talents to showcase equine-themed art and other creations. Fiber-clay sculptor Joanie Wolter, oil painters Margo Mitchell and Cyndi Thau, acrylic/mixed media artist Cheryl Waale, glass jeweler Karen Puckett and bronze sculptor Adryanna B. Ciera will be featured at the Sedona Arts Center Fine Art Gallery in May 2015.
By Ted Grussing … a friend has just started a Kickstarter campaign to finance a project he has embarked on … to wit a trip to Ecuador and produce a documentary of a people and a rain forest all of which are endangered. He has already paid for the trip and is seeking to upgrade his camera and lens before leaving on the trip. In the hands of a professional the quality of the equipment does make a difference … photo journalists and photographers in general are not what you would call a highly compensated group of people and they…
By [Concerned Sedona Resident] (April 20, 2015) This is the fourth of five articles examining the selling of Sedona with public tax dollars provided to the Sedona Chamber of Commerce. Last week’s focus examined issues surrounding discrimination and management of the Chamber’s visitor center. This week will look at legal questions arising from the city’s contracting with a non-profit organization for tourism promotional activities. Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 • Epilogue Part 4 The Sedona Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Bureau is a 501 (c) (6) tax exempt organization under IRS rules. These types of groups are membership organizations characteristically sustained…
Sedona AZ (April 19, 2015) – Red Rose Inspiration for Animals originated as promoting quality art and craft shows exclusively in West Sedona to benefit animal rescue since the fall of 2009. The last show of the spring season will be on April 25 and 26th. With truly talented artists that participate in the Red Rose shows you can find everything from handmade soaps, jewelry, metal works, photography, handmade rugs, pottery glass art and more.