Audrey Tautou and Romain Duris star in critically-acclaimed charmer at Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (June 5, 2014) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the critically-acclaimed and audience sensation “Chinese Puzzle” showing June 13-18 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The comedy — a New York Times Critics’ Pick — stars Audrey Tautou, Romain Duris, Cécile De France and Kelly Reilly. “Chinese Puzzle” is director Cédric Klapisch’s outrageous follow-up to his two previous sensations: “L’Auberge Espagnole” and “Russian Dolls”.
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Sedona AZ (June 5, 2014) – In celebration of Father’s Day, the Sedona Community Pool will offer free admission for everyone during Open Swim on Sunday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Grab dad and take a cool, refreshing swim!
Sedona AZ (June 4, 2014) – FINAL UPDATE – Today: Crews continue to monitor the fire perimeter. While there are no threats to containment, internal areas of unburned fuel may continue to smolder, producing light smoke. New Fire Videos: View a post-fire flight down West Fork and along Highway 89A: http://tinyurl.com/k2xa8qg New Interactive 3D Fire Map: Visit http://tinyurl.com/kc4w6pf and download the file. Note:You need to have Google Earth open on your computer before opening these layers. To install Google Earth visit: http://google.com/earth
Clarkdale AZ (June 4, 2014) – The Town of Clarkdale is hosting an open house to obtain input on proposed elements of a Master Plan for the Verde River @ Clarkdale on Thursday, June 12 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Men’s Lounge of the Clark Memorial Clubhouse at 19 N. Ninth Street. The purpose of the open house is to gain public input on possible amenities for the Tuzigoot and TAPCO River Access Points.
Sundance sensation and critically-acclaimed new film premieres at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (June 4, 2014) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning and eye-opening documentary “Fed Up” showing June 12-18 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Critics are calling it the most important film you will see all year! The New York Times raves “Fed Up” is “a call to action! A fast, coolly-incensed investigation.” The Los Angeles Times calls the film “eye-opening … it pulls no punches in its informed outrage.” Additionally, Rolling Stone Magazine says, “Here…
Sedona AZ (June 4, 2014) – The City of Sedona is hosting a second open listening session for artists in our community to discuss the possibility of drafting an ordinance to allow for street performance opportunities. There is a wealth of artists who live in Sedona and we would like to learn what your needs are, if there is interest for street performance opportunities and, if so, how we may help facilitate this for our local talent to make performing easier.
Beware of bogus websites and solicitations for motor vehicle services Phoenix AZ (June 4, 2014) – Most of us will need some type of driver license, identification card or vehicle registration services at one time or another. Today, many of those services can be performed online. Unfortunately, Internet resources are being used by scam artists misrepresenting themselves as official motor vehicle division entities or soliciting for vehicle maintenance warranties or insurance with the primary goal of taking a customer’s money and obtaining their personal information.
Flagstaff AZ (June 4, 2014) – The Coconino and Tonto National Forests will implement a closure of the Fossil Creek area on Friday (6/6) at 8 a.m. in order to protect public health and safety due to extreme fire conditions. The closure area includes Fossil Creek, Fossil Springs, Childs and the entire Fossil and Hackberry Mountain area, which borders sections of the Verde River and state Route 260. The closure order and a detailed map of the closure area are available online at http://tinyurl.com/mboajaz.
Yavapai Food Council will sponsor food service programs this summer under the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program for Children Sedona AZ (June 4, 2014) – Yavapai Food Council announces the sponsorship of Summer Food Service Program for Children at closed enrollment sites throughout Yavapai County. Meals will be provided to all eligible children, ages 18 and under, free of charge at the summer programs listed. Children who are part of a household receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or benefits under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) are automatically eligible to…
Cornville AZ (June 4, 2014) – On May 28, 2014, around 7:30 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 9400 block of E. Cornville Road, Cornville, regarding a disorderly customer. Dispatchers were told about a man, later identified as 46-year-old Robert Burch from Cottonwood, who was pounding on the locked front door trying to get inside. Burch had been in the restaurant earlier complaining about his food. After serving another meal of his choice, Burch consumed the food and then left without paying. The staff and some customers believed Burch was drunk.
Sedona AZ (June 4, 2014) – On Friday, June 6, Pop Up Sedona Gallery will be highlighting two local artists, Judy Harrington and Helen Lande, along with several other gallery artists. Many of the gallery artists will be on hand to meet and greet the public and talk about their work. The First Friday reception will include wine and refreshments and will take place from 5-8 PM.
Recognized as a Top Performing Restaurant as Reviewed by Travelers on the World’s Largest Travel Site Camp Verde AZ (June 4, 2014) – The Horn Restaurant recently announced that it has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. The accolade, which honors hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews on TripAdvisor, and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Establishments awarded the Certificate of Excellence are located all over the world and represent the upper echelon of businesses listed on the website.
Sedona AZ (June 4, 2014) – Keep Sedona Beautiful’s Speaker Series ends its 2013-2014 season Wednesday, June 11 at 5:30 pm with a program featuring Nicole Branton, Red Rock District Ranger of the Coconino National Forest. Branton’s talk will focus on the State of the Red Rock District, the Slide Fire and her impressions of the issues we are facing together.
Phoenix AZ (June 3, 2014) – Arizona served 8,400 more children in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in 2013 compared to 2012. This improved performance meant 14.9% of children receiving free and reduced-price lunches during the school year also received SFSP meals in 2013, ranking Arizona 24th in the country and comparing favorably to the national average of 15.1%. It also continues a steady string of SFSP participation improvement for Arizona, which ranked as one of the worst states in the country just five years ago.
Verde Valley AZ (June 3, 2014) – The June 25th Kids at Hope training invites teachers, administrators, counselors, youth serving organizations and parents to experience a new way of viewing and interacting with each child in their charge. Kids at Hope challenges traditional pigeonholing strategies, such as ‘kids at risk,’ and instead views each child as capable of success, without exception.