Phoenix AZ (April 21, 2014) – Newly released Map the Meal Gap data again shows almost 1 in 5 Arizonans (17.8%), or 1.17 million people, struggled with food insecurity in 2012. More alarmingly, more than 1 in 4 Arizona children (28.2% – an estimated 456,760) also suffered from food insecurity in that same time period. While these figures are a decrease from the 2011 apex, when 19.1% of Arizonans and 29.9% of Arizona children struggled with food insecurity, they are still above 2009 food insecurity levels that spiked at the onset of the recession.
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Sedona AZ (April 21, 2014) – The Sedona Fire District invites the community to help celebrate the opening of new Fire Station No. 6 with a free pancake breakfast, dedication ceremony and an open house. This event will be taking place on April 26, 2014, with breakfast served from 9 -11 am. The dedication ceremony will begin at 11 am with events lasting until 1 pm. A dedication of an on-site memorial for fallen DPS Officer Bruce Harrolle will follow. Station No. 6 is located in the Chapel area at 2675 State Route 179. Parking will be available at the…
Sedona Film Festival presents one-day-only special event Sedona AZ (April 19, 2014) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present its premiere series with the one-night-only debut of the award-winning documentary “Watermark” on Thursday, May 1. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Every living thing requires water. We humans interact with it in a myriad of ways, numerous times a day. But how often do we consider the complexity of that interaction? And, unless confronted by scarcity, when do we meditate on its ubiquity in creating, sustaining…
Sedona AZ (April 19, 2014) – The City of Sedona is now accepting applications for one member of the Sedona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System Local Board. Member must be a resident of the City of Sedona. The deadline to return applications is Friday, May 30, 2014, by 5:00 p.m.
Non-Profit will lead revitalization effort Verde Valley AZ (April 18, 2014) – Organized by a non-profit organization dedicated to community service, the Amigos del Verde Valley Volunteer Coalition will lead a ‘Lend a Hand’ yard revitalization effort to benefit elderly and persons with disabilities in Bridgeport, Clarkdale, Cottonwood, and the Verde Villages on Saturday, April 26, 2014 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Amigos volunteers also recently built two wheelchair ramps for Bert Cisneros, a Verde Village paraplegic, and will build safety rails for an elderly woman in Bridgeport.
Sedona AZ (April 18, 2014) – The Humane Society of Sedona believes all the animals will be placed with a loving family soon. However the shelter currently has many wonderful cats that have been in residence for 200+ days and we are actively seeking permanent homes for these lovely animals.
Sedona AZ (April 18, 2014) – Sometimes “what you see is what you get.” Not so at the Sedona Public Library. You can’t begin to see all the treasures available to you there–far beyond what sits on their shelves–because they are not in the physical building.
Sedona AZ (April 18, 2014) – As fire danger increases, the Sedona Fire District in conjunction with other local, state and federal agencies, will be implementing fire restrictions as of Friday, April 18, 2014 at 8:00 am. All open burn permits have been canceled. These restrictions include all open burning. Fireworks and other pyrotechnic displays are expressly prohibited. Other types of outdoor fires banned include those that produce open flames such as tiki lamps. The ban also prohibits the outdoor use of equipment that generates open flames or a spark without a permit.
Sedona Film Festival presents award-winning film of discovery and celebration Sedona AZ (April 18, 2014) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present its premiere series with the one-night-only debut of “Particle Fever” on Wednesday, April 30. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Particle Fever” follows the inside story of six brilliant scientists seeking to unravel the mysteries of the universe, documenting the successes and setbacks in the planet’s most significant and inspiring scientific breakthrough.
Sedona AZ (April 18, 2014) – The City of Sedona Recreation Room located within Posse Grounds Park is available for rental through the Parks and Recreation Department. This 860 square foot room is ideal for birthday parties, Girl Scout troops, HOA/club/organization meetings, performance artists, or specialty classes. The space is available on a year-round basis for a nominal rental fee depending on the intended use
By Cheryl Yeatts, Manager of Sedona Public Library in the Village Sedona AZ (April 18, 2014) – “Libraries are community treasure chests, loaded with a wealth of information available to everyone equally, and the key to that treasure chest is the library card. I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my library card.” ~ former First Lady Laura Bush
Clarkdale AZ (April 17, 2014) – All are invited by the Verde River Basin Partnership to hear renowned water expert Peter W. Culp on Tuesday, April 29 at 4:00pm at the Yavapai College Verde Valley Campus (601 Black Hills Drive, Clarkdale). This presentation is open to the public at no cost.
Verde Valley AZ (April 17, 2014) – Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition invites members of the community to turn their caring into action on Tuesday, April 22, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Cottonwood Library. This “I Care” volunteer recruitment event will focus on the need for more volunteers to help install Guardian Angel medical alert units. Carol Basini, program coordinator, will be available to train and answer questions on the life saving devices.
Clarkdale AZ (April 15, 2014) – Yavapai College will honor 15 exceptional Verde Valley Campus and Sedona Center students and the campus’ 2014 outstanding alumna at its annual Evening of Recognition event on Tuesday, April 22. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. in Bldg. M, Room 137 on the Verde Valley Campus, 601 Black Hills Drive in Clarkdale. The public is invited to this free event.
Critically-acclaimed new independent films premiering at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (April 17, 2014) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of “Bethlehem” and “Alan Partridge” showing April 25-29 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.