Sedona AZ (April 7, 2015) – Red Rose Inspiration for Animals a nonprofit 501c3 animal rescue in Sedona is having a book sale to benefit animal rescue at their retail store, the Red Rose Thriftique on Saturday, April 11th and again on April 25th from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at 41 Bell Rock Plaza in the VOC. Funds raised from the book sale will go exclusively to the “General Spay and Neuter Program”
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Sedona AZ (April 7, 2015) – The City of Sedona will host the Arizona Department of Revenue (ADOR) on Thursday, May 7, 2015 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Sedona City Council Chambers located at 102 Roadrunner Drive. A representative from ADOR will provide an explanation of the statutory prime contracting changes that went into effect January 1, 2015, along with recent legislation passed (SB 1446) and a discussion of licensing and filing requirements for contractors.
Ethan Hawke directs inspiring, critically-acclaimed film at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (April 7, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the critic and audience sensation “Seymour: An Introduction”, directed by Ethan Hawke. The film will show April 13-14 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Meet Seymour Bernstein: a virtuoso pianist, veteran New Yorker, and true original who gave up a successful concert career to teach music. In this wonderfully warm, witty, and intimate tribute from his friend, Ethan Hawke, Seymour shares unforgettable stories from his remarkable life and eye-opening…
Cottonwood AZ (April 7, 2015) – The MATFORCE Sticker Shock Campaign is raising awareness among adults about purchasing alcohol and illegally providing it to a minor. Students from Cottonwood Teen Advisory Council, TLC, are taking the lead in this project locally. On Wednesday, April 1st, the Teen Council hosted a youth training on the Sticker Shock Campaign. Students learned about underage drinking risks and that adults are often illegally buying alcohol for youth. According to the 2014 Arizona Youth Survey for Yavapai County, 13% of 8th graders using alcohol said they obtained alcohol by giving money to someone else…
Sedona AZ (April 7, 2015) – Kim Diment’s parents would be the first to tell you that, early on, it was obvious Kim was going to become a wildlife painter. While growing up on the banks of the lush Au Sable River in northern Michigan, where she still resides, Kim would sketch spring wildlife migrations when she was just a preteen. She double majored in zoology and fine art at Michigan State University, but her own art career was sidetracked while she taught high school art for 13 years.
By Ted Grussing … each day we live we are witness to the miracle of life all around us on this tiny little planet that is spinning and rushing through space … no life rafts … no parachutes … this is the home we are born on and likely for many years will die on … at least in our present state. There are many who believe that this life is a transition and life continues in an alternative state, those who believe that this life is it and nothing other than a long and rather permanent rest. Those who…
Politician and author featured in conversation with Jeff Greenfield live on the big screen Sedona AZ (April 6, 2015) – New York’s famous 92nd Street Y returns to Sedona on Sunday, April 12 when the Sedona International Film Festival hosts Barney Frank: In the News with Jeff Greenfield. The event will take place at 4:30 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre, live as it is happening in New York. Barney Frank discusses his journey from Bayonne, New Jersey to the U.S. Congress, where he played a vital role in the struggle for personal freedom and economic fairness. He’ll…
Minimal delays during work hours Camp Verde AZ (April 6, 2015) – Landscape maintenance is scheduled on the northbound truck escape ramp this week on a four-mile segment (mileposts 282 to 286) of Interstate 17, approximately five miles south of Camp Verde. Work hours are Monday through Thursday, April 6 through April 9, between 6:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day. I-17 northbound will be narrowed to one lane and the runaway truck ramp will be closed during work hours. Drivers can expect minimal delays.
Sedona AZ (April 6, 2015) – On March 30, 2015, security personnel for the Enchantment Resort in the 500 block of Boynton Canyon Road, Sedona, reported theft and fraud involving employee Samuel Williams, 33, a resident of the Village of Oak Creek. The deputy was able to review documents supporting the ongoing theft of designated petty cash.
By [Concerned Sedona Resident] (April 6, 2015) This is the second in a series of articles examining the use of city tax money to fund tourism promotion in Sedona. Last week’s focus covered the history and growth of this funding over the past 20 years. This week will look at measuring outcomes and what “investment” returns Sedona residents are getting for their money. Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 • Epilogue Part 2 An investment. That’s what the Chamber of Commerce continues to tell the City Council they are making with each year’s allocation of public tax money. But investments come in many…
Rimrock AZ (April 5, 2015) – April 1, 2015, at approximately 2PM, a 9-year-old student at Beaver Creek Elementary School was arrested for Disorderly Conduct/Displaying deadly weapon, Disrupting/Interference of Education Institution, and Threats. An unloaded .22 handgun had been recovered and safely secured prior to the arrival of deputies. Background – During the lunch period, a teacher was informed by a student that a classmate brought a gun to school and had already showed it to at least 4 other students. The suspect also threatened this particular student with harm if any teachers were told about the gun.
Cottonwood AZ (April 5, 2015) – E Komo Mai! E Kanikapila Kakou! Come! Let’s make some music together! Learn to play the `ukulele, a stringed instrument that originated in Hawaii in the late 1800’s and gained popularity in the US in the 1920s. In this beginner class, Kumu Hula (Hula Master) Kehau Chrisman from Hawaii will teach you chords and strumming techniques, no experience necessary. So, dust off that `ukulele you have stored away in your closet and come learn how to have fun playing it! If you don’t already own one, you can purchase an inexpensive one in your…
By Brent Bitz, Board Member, Verde River Basin Partnership Verde Valley AZ (April 5, 2015) – In this article we will discuss the economic importance of the Verde River, the fact that it is under threat from groundwater pumping and what possible steps may be taken to preserve this desert treasure that is critical to our economy. Per a 2011 economic analysis report released by The Nature Conservancy, the Verde River (including tributaries) both directly and indirectly generates a substantial economic value for the Verde Basin.
‘Much Ado About Nothing’ from Stratford-Upon-Avon makes debut at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (April 5, 2015) – The Royal Shakespeare Company’s extraordinary production of “Love’s Labour’s Won” (also known as “Much Ado About Nothing”) makes its Sedona big-screen debut on Sunday, April 12. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the high-definition premiere of William Shakespeare’s renowned play from its home in Stratford-Upon-Avon. There will be one show at 1 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. This production features the same cast as last month’s production of “Love’s Labour’s Lost”.
Clarkdale AZ (April 5, 2015) – Yavapai College celebrates its fourth year planting grape vines at the Verde Valley campus in Clarkdale on Saturday, May 2, beginning at 8 a.m. The public is invited to join this day of community service and fun, as the young vines are planted in the student-run vineyard at the Southwest Wine Center.