Acclaimed new independent films premiering at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (June 13, 2014) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of two award-winning, acclaimed new independent films: “Walking With the Enemy” and “Dom Hemingway” showing June 20-25 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
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Verde Valley AZ (June 13, 2014) – On Wednesday, June 18th from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the Verde River Basin Partnership (Partnership) is sponsoring a field trip. It’s an opportunity for attendees to learn how water gets to homes in Prescott, where it comes from, and what happens to it once it’s been used. The tour will first visit one of Prescott’s municipal wells in Chino Valley to learn about that well field’s development, about the infrastructure required to take water from the well field to Prescott, and what’s involved in delivering it to the many areas around town.
By Sedona Smart Meter Awareness(June 13, 2014) On May 30, Sedona Smart Meter Awareness (SSMA) received a copy of Dr. Olle Johansson’s comments submitted to the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), about ADHS’ study being done to determine health effects from radio frequency radiation emitted by APS smart meters. SSMA is a local group informing the community about health, safety and privacy effects of smart meters.
Sedona AZ (June 13, 2014) – The Burned Area Emergency Response (BAER) assessment team has finalized their ground survey and assessment of values-at-risk to determine if emergency watershed conditions exist from effects of the Slide wildfire which burned 21,227 acres on the Coconino National Forest. The team determined that values-at-risk to include life, property, or unacceptable cultural or natural resource degradation that may be threatened by future storms and has recommended emergency treatments.
Sedona AZ (June 13, 2014) – As part of a national Pink Heals Tour Cares Enough to Wear Pink campaign to bring awareness to communities about women battling cancer, Sedona Fire District and partners will host the Pink Fire Trucks on Wednesday, June 18, 2014.
Sedona AZ (June 13, 2014) – Registration is now open for OLLI’s Summer semester, which begins Monday, June 23rd, and continues to August 15th. This semester offers over 50 low cost learning groups (classes) and workshops on the Sedona and Verde Valley campuses. OLLI offers a wide range of topics, from tradition favorites to new and different. Some of the summer’s offerings include Links to Literature, Age Management Medicine, Human Consciousness, National Pet Preparedness, Creativity, and America’s Backstage Revealed.
The Who, What and Why of Code EnforcementBy Senior Code Enforcement Officer, Glenn Sharshon Sedona AZ (June 13, 2014) – Code enforcement, what is it? The City’s Code Enforcement program is administered by the Community & Economic Development Department and was created in part to help residents and business owners understand and follow the rules of city codes and ordinances and to ensure equal opportunities to create a safe, healthy, satisfying life, while enjoying the spectacular natural beauty our community offers.
By Sedona Fire District Chief Kris KazianSedona AZ (June 13, 2014) Open Letter to the Community: What an amazing and challenging two weeks we all experienced during the Slide Fire. At about 3:45 PM on Tuesday, May 20, 2014, the Sedona Fire District experienced a large fire in Oak Creek Canyon. From the minute we received a notice of smoke and then a report of flames in the Canyon, everyone knew this could be the “Big One”. Fire crews took immediate action by sizing up appropriate fire attack options, evacuation needs within the Canyon, and the need to facilitate interagency…
Sedona AZ (June 13, 2014) – Sedona Arts Center is offering four new opportunities for member artists. Submission to Sedona Arts Center’s Fine Art Gallery – Applications accepted July 1 – 31, 2014. Artists are invited to submit a portfolio representing their work that will be reviewed by a jury for the purpose of being represented in the Sedona Arts Centers’ Fine Art Gallery.
Sedona AZ (June 12, 2014) – The City of Sedona is seeking volunteers to fill 4,000 sandbags in preparation for potential flooding this monsoon season, as a result of the Slide Fire. Sandbag Central will take place on Friday and Saturday, June 20 and 21, 2014, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the City’s Maintenance Yard located at 2070 Contractors Road, west of Coffee Pot Drive. Parking is limited at the yard, but overflow parking is available across the street in the south central parking area at the Bashas’ shopping center.
By Dr. Paul Tighe, SuperintendentMingus Union High School District We are hearing considerable propaganda that marijuana is harmless and should be legalized. In November of 2010, Arizona voters legalized the medical use of marijuana and several states have recently legalized recreation use of marijuana. So does this impact education?
Sedona AZ (June 11, 2014) – Be a part of the 5K Summer Series hosted by Sedona Parks and Recreation and the Sedona Running Company. Dates include Thursday, June 26, and Thursday, July 31, 2014, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. These quick-paced runs through the park are sure to be popular amongst those of you in the running community. Sedona is a beautiful location to be outdoors, and this series will take you up and down dirt and paved trails through scenic Posse Grounds Park.
Sedona AZ (June 11, 2014) – The Sedona Fire District is better prepared to fulfill its mission of service to the community, following a two week training offered by the U.S. Fire Administration’s National Fire Academy. Sedona Fire District Fire Inspector Kevin Sullivan was selected to attend two back-to-back courses offered at the NFA campus in Emmitsburg, MD.
Sedona AZ (June 10, 2014) – The City of Sedona encourages you to be prepared and sign up now to receive alerts from the City and Coconino or Yavapai County, depending on which county you live in. To sign up, please click on the red link “Sign Up For Emergency Alerts” located on the homepage at www.SedonaAZ.gov. It is important to sign up for both the City and a county, as there may be emergency notifications sent by the City that are not a county issue and vice versa.
Sedona AZ (June 10, 2014) – In celebration of National Get Outdoors Day, the Red Rock Ranger District will waive day-use fees on Saturday, June 14. All Red Rock Pass fee program sites will be free including Palatki, Honanki, V Bar V cultural sites, and Encinoso picnic area. Areas not included in the fee waiver program are campgrounds and recreation sites managed under concession contract, including Grasshopper Point and Crescent Moon Ranch. West Fork of Oak Creek Trail/Call of the Canyon remains closed due to the recent Slide Fire.