Verde Valley AZ (May 1, 2014) – The public is invited to review the Yavapai College District’s proposed budget for the coming fiscal year in preparation for the May 13th YC District Governing Board (DGB) meeting when DGB members will discuss and vote on the budget. The budget is posted on the Yavapai College web site at http://www.yc.edu/budget/ and will be published as a Public Notice in the Daily Courier (May 3), Verde Independent (May 7) and Camp Verde Bugle (May 7).
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Central Issuance and new design to help protect against identity theft Phoenix AZ (May 1, 2014) – Coming soon to your wallet or handbag: a newly designed Arizona driver license – and a new process to get it. Beginning June 16, the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division is expanding central credential issuance to all offices statewide, meaning that customers visiting a Motor Vehicle Division office to obtain a new driver license or identification card will leave with a temporary credential. The permanent license or identification card will be mailed to the customer, and received within 15 days.
Verde Valley AZ (May 1, 2014) – Verde Valley Land Preservation is pleased to announce the opening reception for the last stop of the traveling exhibit, “A River Runs Thru Us.” It will be at the Raven Café and Peregrine Book Company in downtown Prescott, on Saturday May 10th from 3:30 to 6:30pm. The reception will begin at Peregrine Book Company, 219 N. Cortez St., from 3:00pm to 4:00pm with an overview of the origin of the exhibit and a preview of the work. Afterwards, an artist’s reception will follow at 4pm at the Raven Café, 142 N. Cortez St.
Jerome AZ (May 1, 2014) – The longest running home tour in Arizona boasts never before seen Historic and Significant homes in this Guided Tour through the mile high town’s back streets. There will be plenty of walking this year and lots of steps. Wear comfortable shoes and be ready for adventure. The tour is not handicapped accessible and no pets are allowed.
Sedona AZ (May 1, 2014) – Tammie McKenzie is an extraordinary magician. On May 10th, on stage at the Mary Fisher Theatre, she will pull out of her hat, four original, entertaining plays for Sedona’s first “24-Hour Theater.” She has made theater appear almost instantly before—at Malone University in Ohio, once a year, for over 10 years. Now she is bringing her magic to Sedona.
Sedona Film Festival presents one-day-only special event at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (May 1, 2014) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present its theater-on-screen series with the one-night-only debut of the award-winning stage production “Southern Baptist Sissies” on Thursday, May 8. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Camp Verde AZ (May 1, 2014) – Spur Ventures is proud to announce its support of the Camp Verde Rodeo Committee. The Camp Verde Rodeo Committee looks forward to bringing professional rodeo to Camp Verde. The Committee includes nearly 40 citizens, who have come together to promote one of the greatest sports in America.
Sedona AZ (May 1, 2014) – Spring in Arizona brings a splash of wildflowers, leaves on trees and brilliant new growth at this month’s Spring Awakening exhibit at Sedona Arts Center. Enjoy the innovative work of Karl Williams (ceramic), thoughtful paintings of Cheryl Wale (Acrylic) along the flowing work of both Linda Sherman (Watercolor) and C.E. Norton (Oil). Join them for their opening reception Friday May 2, 2014 from 5 to 8 p.m. where you can mingle with the artists, art lovers and art collectors.
Sedona AZ (May 1, 2014) – The streets in Sedona will be striped starting Thursday, May 1 through Saturday, May 10, 2014, barring weather conditions and material delays. Most of the work will be performed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., but there will be some work done starting at 6:00 p.m. and continuing until dawn. The striping will consist of 4” white edge lines, 4” double yellow centerlines and 8” turn lane white striping. The project areas include City streets and portions of SR 89A and SR 179 along existing bike lane improved areas. Traffic Safety…
Sedona AZ (April 30, 2014) – Terry Goddard is running for the office of Secretary of State in Arizona. His is a name familiar to many in the state of Arizona. For eight years he was the State Attorney General, four times Mayor of Phoenix, and the son of a former Arizona Governor. Terry believes ballot security is safe with digital equipment. On the voting irregularity in other states, he says “It’s extremely troublesome.”
Sedona AZ (April 30, 2014) – The Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley (MHCVV) formed in September 2013 to address mental health issues in our communities has completed a 32-page Mental Health Resources Guide in collaboration with NAMI Sedona and the Verde Valley Guidance Clinic to help people obtain information on mental health and other related resources in Sedona/Verde Valley communities.
Prescott AZ (April 30, 2014) – The Yavapai Reentry Program (YRP) will be hosting another Community Coach training on May 23, 2014 from 9:30 AM-3:30 PM at the Community Counts office in Prescott. The program started in July 2011 and began delivering direct services in January of 2012. Since then the program has assisted nearly 75 individuals returning to Yavapai County from state prison facilities. Many participants have young children and experience an array of obstacles as they seek to find employment, complete education programs and transition back into the community. Research, and experience, has shown that Community Coaches can…
Public restroom facility being installed at tourist hot spot aims at E. coli mitigation Sedona AZ (April 30, 2014) – Midgley Bridge visitors finally have no reason to step behind the bushes in the very near future. Creek-side recreators will be able to enjoy the newest toilet the Oak Creek Corridor has seen since the construction of the public toilets at Indian Gardens by OCWC in 2007.
Sedona AZ (April 30, 2014) – On Saturday, May 3rd, the public is encouraged to attend an event of astronomical proportions! From 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., telescopes will be set up providing an opportunity for visitors to experience solar gazing. Then, beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the theater, Astronomers of Verde Valley deliver a presentation on astronomy. Finally, from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., telescopes will be available for stargazing.
Sedona AZ (April 30, 2014) – Sedona’s arts and cultural community is coming together like never before with 11 days of festivals, arts-fusion events and world class talent during Sedona Arts Week, May 28 to June 8.