Oak Creek Watershed Council will host two day educational Earth Day events, cleanup included Sedona AZ (April 15, 2015) – In celebration of our blue planet, the Oak Creek Watershed Council (OCWC)will host several events over the course of two days. On Wednesday, April 22nd, 2015 the Friends of Oak Creek will provide educational outreach at the Sedona Wetland Preserve from 8:30 am to 10:30 am and later that day at Weber’s IGA Food and Drug in the Village of Oak Creek from 1:00 pm to 4 pm.
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Sedona AZ (April 15, 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.
By Ruby Road Resale Verde Valley AZ (April 15, 2015) – During the Great Recession consumers sought the most value for their money due to necessity, and the retail thrift and resale segment fit very well into what consumers were looking for. In fact, the segment actually added stores and jobs during the recession while conventional retail lost its footing.
Phoenix AZ (April 14, 2015) – Feeding America released new Map the Meal Gap data today revealing almost 1 in 5 Arizonans (17.5%), or 1.16 million people, struggled with food insecurity in 2013 – essentially unchanged from the 17.8% figure from 2012. When a household suffers from food insecurity, it means they may at times lack access to or the ability to afford enough food to feed their household. The national food insecurity rate in 2013 was 15.8%.
By Ted Grussing … after an exchange with my friend Rich at Lowell Observatory this morning it was a given that the image tonight would be an astro composite and the topic would deal with forever … perhaps also a discussion of the word immediate. It all started with an exchange about how we humans seem to be hardwired to find images in the inanimate or organic such as the photo of the iris I sent out yesterday. Rich sent me an image of a nebula which someone had seen another image in but neither he nor I could locate …
Business Networking for Women in Northern Arizona! Cottonwood AZ (April 14, 2015) – The local Chapter of Professional Women’s Group has their second quarterly luncheon of 2015 on April 21, 2015. Luncheon will be at the Cottonwood Recreation Center from 11:30am – 1:30pm and include a speaker presentation, networking opportunities, catered lunch, and raffle/door prizes. This month’s luncheon will be catered by Café Jerona based out of Cottonwood. Pre-registration for this event is required and you can sign up at www.pwgaz.org.
Sedona AZ (April 14, 2015) – You are invited to pARTy! Every day is a celebration at Rowe Fine Art Gallery, but on May 1, the gallery celebrates its 5-year anniversary. To commemorate the milestone, gallery owners Ken and Monica Rowe invite you to Cinco Celebration: A 5-year anniversary pARTy from 5 to 8 p.m. Stop by to meet gallery artists, including sculptor Ken Rowe, and enjoy the gallery’s signature – and decadent – chocolate fountain. Light hors d’oeuvres and wine will also be served.
Sedona AZ (April 14, 2015) – Sedona City Hall is currently featuring the beautiful paintings created by 22 members of the Northern Arizona Watercolor Society (NAWS). This varied and expansive spring exhibit continues through the end of June. The Northern Arizona Watercolor Society was founded to create, foster and sustain interest in the art of water media painting and is dedicated to promoting watercolor painting throughout Arizona. NAWS sponsor educational programs at the monthly meetings, plus workshops, both of which are available to the general public.
By Ted Grussing … like clouds, the internal beauty of flowers is oft open to interpretation and we can see all manner of beauty and mysterious creatures … will they follow us into a dream state and suddenly reveal their true nature? Perhaps they are benign … but then again not and before mornings first light they will spirit us off to another world or dimension … will we ever know? If we know will we regret the knowledge? Check out the petal in the upper right quadrant … do you see anything else?
Prescott Valley AZ (April 13, 2015) – At approximately 3:30PM on April 11, YCSO deputies were called to an aircraft down on Morning Star Ranch Road, east of Coyote Springs Road in Prescott Valley. EMS personnel were already on scene from the Central Yavapai Fire District and pronounced the male pilot deceased. The pilor has been identified as 74-year-old Robert Bauman of Prescott.
Patrick Stewart stars in new independent film debuting at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (April 13, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present its Premiere Series with the one-night-only debut of “Match”, starring Patrick Stewart. The film will show Thursday, April 23 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Patrick Stewart gives a captivating performance in this witty, emotionally gripping adaptation of director Stephen Belber’s own Tony Award-nominated play. Stewart stars as Tobi, an eccentric, Manhattan ballet instructor whose quiet life is interrupted by the arrival of a young couple (Carla…
An exciting opportunity to help others and hang out with horses! Cornville AZ (April 13, 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!
By [Concerned Sedona Resident] (April 13, 2015) This is the third in a series of articles examining the use of public dollars to promote tourism in Sedona. Last week’s focus examined the return Sedona residents are getting for their money. This week will look issues related to city funding of the Chamber’s Uptown visitor center. Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 • Epilogue Part 3 Most tourist towns operate a city visitor’s center to provide information about where to go and what to see. Sedona is a notable exception in having “outsourced” this role to the Chamber of Commerce. The city provides…
Sedona AZ (April 13, 2015) – Don’t miss out! Those veterans and families of veterans wishing to have their names or the names of their loved ones inscribed on the granite walls of the Sedona Military Service Park should contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (928) 282-7098 to receive the inscription application before April 24. This form can also be found on the City’s website at www.SedonaAZ.gov/Parks and it clearly explains what documentation needs to be provided with the application. Inscriptions are expected to be completed and changing of the flags will take place on Memorial Day, May 25,…
Sedona AZ (April 11, 2015) – Sedona Recycles is hosting a Sustainability Fair Fundraiser on April 19th. The event is from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Community Recycling Center on 2280 Shelby Drive in Sedona. Free admission, all donations and proceeds assist Sedona Recycles with operating costs. The event begins with coffee and Wildflower bagels in the lobby, followed by a screening of the documentary “Loved to Death” by the Oak Creek Watershed Council at 11:30. The Verde Valley School’s Recycled Runway fashion show starts at 1:30, followed by glass bottle bowling at 2:15.