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.
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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.
Erosion protection work scheduled in advance of Monsoon season Sedona AZ (May 2, 2015) – Motorists traveling on State Route 89A between Sedona and Flagstaff should allow for extra travel time as the Arizona Department of Transportation starts a safety improvement project next week to improve erosion protection along the eastern bank of Oak Creek at milepost 385, just south of the switchbacks. Beginning on Monday, May 4, SR 89A will be reduced to one lane during daytime Monday through Friday, from the early morning hours to 4 p.m., as northbound and southbound traffic will alternate driving through the work…
By Ted Grussing I took care of some business this morning … photos and stuff like that and then decided to head to the airport and do a soaring cross country flight. Didn’t have a lot of time as the ISO 100 group was meeting here tonight so decided on just a short triangle of bout 40 +/- miles. So it was a nice launch and engine off in about six minutes as I hooked a pretty good thermal and took it right up to 10,000’ and I was off. Got pretty low a couple of times and most of…
Verde Valley AZ (May 1, 2015) – A group of Verde Valley citizens met on April 28 at the Cliff Castle Conference Center, to reorganize and revitalize the Verde Valley Forum for Public Affairs. The new Board of Directors, Executive Committee and Officers were elected to serve through May 2016. Dick Dahl of Sedona was elected president; he had been the organization’s founding president in 1984. Also elected were Jim Eaton, Vice President Operations; Lisa Hirsch, Secretary; and Bill Kusner, Treasurer. Appointments were also made for standing and special committees.
Sedona AZ (May 1, 2015) – The Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest has extended the current Forest Order for mountain bikers in specific areas near Sedona in order to protect sensitive resources while it undergoes a comprehensive review and implementation of the trails system in that area. Under the order, mountain bikes must remain on National Forest system trails and are prohibited from cross-country travel in the following areas: Schnebly Hill; Airport Mesa; Carroll Canyon; Schuerman Mountain; and Cathedral Rock.
All-star casts in new independent films making Sedona premiere at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (May 1, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of “5 Flights Up” (starring Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton) and “Clouds of Sils Maria” (starring Juliette Binoche and Kristen Stewart) showing May 8-13 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Sedona AZ (May 1, 2015) – “Hi there, my name is sweet Snuggles. I am a sweet older lady, full of personality and spice! I love to snuggle but I don’t much care to be picked up just yet! Our animal care team and I are working together to help me get more comfortable – come in or call for details…and please come on down and say hello!” Gender: Spayed Breed: Domestic Long Hair Age: 11 years old Available For Adoption Humane Society of Sedona • 928.282.4679
Sedona AZ (May 1, 2015) – The popular Splash Park is open daily now through September 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for children to enjoy at Sunset Park. This 1,900 square foot splash park features 8 ground sprays and 5 above grade spray features. All spray features are on a timer that when activated turn on the water using three different spray sequences. This efficiently uses the water and keeps children having fun and guessing where the water comes out next.
Sedona AZ (May 1, 2015) – Snakes and Spiders, Oh My! These wonderful critters are often the source of fear and anxiety for many, but there is another way to view them. Did you know they are beneficial to our environment? Snakes and spiders both consume nuisance pests such as rodents and cockroaches, respectively.