Sedona AZ (April 23, 2014) – On May 5, 2014, work will begin in preparation for a pavement project in the area of Mystic Hills Subdivision, and Chapel Road, to the east of SR 179. The work will include pavement replacement in these areas and adding bike lanes to Chapel Road between SR 179 and the east end of the Mystic Hills Subdivision.
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Highway to be narrowed to one lane in each direction during work hours Cottonwood AZ (UDPATE – April 22, 2014) – The Arizona Department of Transportation will perform maintenance work Wednesday night (not Tuesday night as previously mentioned) to improve a two-mile section of State Route 260 between Cottonwood and Camp Verde. SR 260 will be narrowed to one lane between Thousand Trails Road and Coury Drive (mileposts 211 to 212) from 10 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday, April 23.
Sedona AZ (April 22, 2014) – Just after 3AM on April 20, 2014, YCSO deputies were called to the 1400 block of Verde Valley School Road regarding a hit and run accident. The reporting party told deputies that after hearing screeching tires and a loud crashing sound, he went outside and found extensive damage to a concrete wall, mailboxes, and landscaping on both his and his neighbors property.
Outrageous stand-up comedian and television star Helen Hong to appear live onstage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre May 2-4 Sedona AZ (April 22, 2014) – Award-winning, world-renowned comedian and television star Helen Hong brings her outrageous stand-up comedy show to Sedona when she performs live, onstage at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. There will be three performances May 2-4, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.
Sedona AZ (April 22, 2014) – Enjoy a whole lot of cowboy “goings on”: gunfights, historical re-enactments, cowboy action shooting, roping, musical revue, storytelling & cowboy poetry, bull whip cracking, costume contest, country western music, art & trades demonstrations in Uptown Sedona.
Jerome AZ (April 22, 2014) – Another great spring evening is in store for locals and visitors in this mile high mountain town. First Saturday Jerome Art Walk on May 3rd will be a party filled with art, music, refreshments and great conversation at the 25 galleries and studios. A free shuttle will whisk you from The Old Jerome High School to The Adorn Collection and everywhere in between. Walking the inviting streets is another easy option for art lovers. Jerome First Saturday Art Walk has become the best Saturday activity in the Verde Valley… at least according to many…
Clarkdale AZ (April 22, 2014) – The Town of Clarkdale is hosting a workshop on May 9 to help identify potential recreational uses and possible improvements at two River Access Points along the Verde River- Tuzigoot and Lower TAPCO – to assist in developing a master plan for the two sites. The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Clark Memorial Clubhouse, 19 N. Ninth St. in Clarkdale.
Sedona AZ (April 22, 2014) – The Humane Society of Sedona will host its Third Annual Help the Animals Auction on May 10th at the Elks Lodge located at 110 Airport Road in Sedona. The auction has doubled in size in terms of donations received for the auction and funds raised via auction sales. The Humane Society attributes the success of this event to the quality auction items donated by their community partners, businesses and individual supporters. The items are wide in variety and price and therefore, HSS believes, there is something that will appeal to everyone who attends.
Sedona AZ (April 22, 2014) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will hold a Rummage & Treasures Sale on Saturday, April 26 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Museum. Proceeds will benefit the Museum’s services, educational programs and the current Telegraph Office relocation and restoration project.. The sale will include the usual rummage sale type items plus antiques, furniture, home decor and tools. Special items already donated include original artwork, tools, jewelry, Avon bottles and much, much more. The Museum will also have reprints of historic photos for sale and a collection of antique bottles donated as a fund-raiser.
Phoenix AZ (April 22, 2014) – The Arizona Game and Fish Department implemented Stage 1 fire restrictions at all department wildlife areas on Friday, April 18. The restrictions are part of the restrictions issued by the Arizona State Forestry Division on state-owned and state-managed lands outside incorporated municipalities due to the increased risk of wildfire in the state.
Cottonwood AZ (April 22, 2014) – Kumu Hula (Hula Master) Kehau Chrisman from Hawaii is announcing the start of a “Beginner Women’s Hula class” for women 15 and older. Weekly classes will be held on 6 consecutive Mondays, May 5 through June 9 @ 7–8 PM. Chrisman, formerly of Hawaii and now a Cottonwood resident, trained in Hawaii for 17 years to reach the highest rank of Hula Master (similar to a PhD in Hula) following rigorous hula protocols taught by well-known and respected masters in Hawaii’s hula legacy.
Sedona AZ (April 22, 2014) – Approximately 250 children at West Sedona School will participate in an annual Bike Rode presented by the Sedona Fire District and local Farmers Insurance agent Don Nelms. Students are invited to bring their bicycles to school on Friday, May 2 to participate in the 2014 Bike Rodeo!
Sedona AZ (April 22, 2014) – It’s a busy week at Sedona Public Library on White Bear Road. Stop by the Library for one of the many programs scheduled. Join us tonight as author Stephen Hirst, winner of the 2014 ONEBOOKAZ 2014 award, discusses his e-book “Lauren Greasewater’s War.” His novel is informed by his lifelong relationship with the Havasupai people of the Grand Canyon. Meet him Tuesday, April 22 at 6:00 p.m.
Sedona AZ (April 22, 2014) – The City of Sedona Parks and Recreation is accepting registration for their Adult Summer Softball League beginning May 1. Men and women are welcome to participate. You may sign up your team until Wednesday, May 21. There is a maximum of 20 players per team and players must be 16 years of age or older. The fee is $275 per team.
Cornville AZ (April 21, 2014) – American Legion Post 135 and Auxiliary invite the community to join them at the fourth annual Memorial Day event to be held on May 24, 2014, beginning at 10:30 am at the Cornville Windmill Park. The park is located at 9950 E Cornville Rd. in Cornville. The public is invited and welcome to attend.