Sedona AZ (March 12, 2014) – Lynn Swartz, twenty year resident of the Verde Valley, joins Peppermint Zebra in furthering its goal to educating children through interactive programming with STORY TIME beginning Friday, March 21, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. Lynn’s passion for books and stories began at a young age. States Lynn, “I always looked forward to our school’s book fairs and finding the next treasure to immerse myself in.
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Sedona AZ (March 12, 2014) – While predicting when an emergency will occur is impossible, becoming prepared to handle an emergency is not. In less time than one might think, American Red Cross training can give an individual the vital knowledge and skills needed to respond to a life-threatening situation with confidence.
Sedona AZ (March 11, 2014) – The Unofficial Preliminary Special Election Results for the March 11, 2014 election for the City of Sedona are listed below. Proposition 427 Resolution #2013-25, a resolution of the Mayor and Council of the City of Sedona, Arizona, finding and determining certain facts and adopting the November 2013 New Sedona Community Plan of the City of Sedona Arizona received the following vote totals and percentages: Yavapai County has reported that they have at least 63 ballots that have not been processed. For more information, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 928-282-3113 or SIrvine@SedonaAZ.gov.
Sedona AZ (March 11, 2014) – The City of Sedona Art Selection Work Group unanimously approved that the proposal “The Open Gate” by Reagan Word be selected as the finalist for the public art competition for the Schnebly Hill Roundabout. The decision took into consideration many factors including the 283 opinions from the two public viewings at the Sedona Public Library and City Hall, the 1,385 online opinions from the City’s website, and the Art Selection Work Group ratings. The criteria for rating included the Artist(s) Statement/Conceptual Approach, as well as Safety, Durability and Resistance to Vandalism, Public Opinion, and…
Sedona AZ (March 11, 2014) – As an artist, Sedona’s Carol Gandolfo is nothing if not versatile. Her first big success was as a photographer three decades ago, when her image of her cat Cinnamon appeared on the cover of a photography magazine and became one of the world’s best selling posters. But in her case, one medium definitely leads to another, and yet another. She moved on to pastels, acrylics, and oils, along the way studying with such renowned masters as Paul Davis, Carolyn Ensley, and Gretchen Lopez. And more recently, she has turned to sculpture.
Sedona AZ (March 11, 2014) – What happens when 8 actors, 3 musicians and 4 arts organizations get together with one manic theatre director? The Wild Party that’s what! The Sedona Arts Center, visual arts hub and home of live theatre prior to the 90s, and Chamber Music Sedona DBA: Sedona JazzFest, a stalwart of the music scene in the Verde Valley for over thirty years, have banded with energetic newcomer Red Earth Theatre, to combine art, music and theatre into one jazzy play during the inaugural Sedona JazzFest, with performances on March 21, 22 and 23, 2014.
Sedona AZ (March 11, 2014) – The Forest Service is conducting road maintenance along two popular forest roads on the Red Rock Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest. Crews are making improvements to the non-paved portions of Forest Road 525 west of Sedona, which accesses the Honanki and Palatki heritage sites, and Forest Road 152C northwest of Sedona, which is also known as Boynton Pass Road.
Cottonwood AZ (March 11, 2014) – Five-piece original vocal-band Green Light will perform live 8 p.m. Friday, March 14 at My Dobro, in Cottonwood AZ, 1100 Hwy 260 #21, Fry’s Shopping Plaza. It will be the first time the Sedona-based band will play there and the band is excited. “My Dobro is a great new venue for us,” said rhythm guitarist Chicky Brooklyn. “It’s got a big stage, a bar with a view of the stage, good food, room for dancing and plenty of tables sit at. It’s like an Arizona venue with a New York City rock-club feel. Our…
Verde Valley AZ (March 11, 2014) – Leonard Filner, a caregiver by trade, also volunteers for Verde Valley Caregivers his off hours to help older adults who need assistance. “I was looking for other ways to help as many individuals as possible, in addition to my services as a personal caregiver,” he said. Filner, a volunteer for nearly two years, is part of VVCC’s Transitional Care team, which helps patients from Verde Valley Medical Center transition from hospital to home. The 30-day or longer program, which begins prior to discharge from the hospital, provides the attention older adults need to…
Prescott AZ (March 11, 2014) – The Yavapai County Board of Supervisors has announced the continuation of the annual free slash drop-off program at county transfer stations for two months beginning April 1, and continuing until June 1, 2014. County transfer stations are located in Black Canyon City, Camp Verde, Congress, Mayer, Paulden, Seligman, and Skull Valley. Free slash drop off will be held during normal operating hours.
Sedona AZ (March 11, 2014) – Independent journalist Amy Goodman will be at Greg Lawson Galleries at 2679 West SR 89A in Sedona on Friday, March 14 from 7:30-8:30 AM for a coffee-time meet and greet while passing through Sedona en route to Phoenix, Santa Fe and Denver. This event is free and open to the public.
Cornville AZ (March 10, 2014) – Cornville Community Association invites you to attend the 5th Annual Merchant Showcase. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 12th, 2014 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Oak Creek School, Cornville. Come out and meet learn about some of the wonderful businesses in Cornville. Chat with the owners and have your questions answered. There is no fee to attend, so bring your family & friends. Vendors may provide brochures, samples, discount coupons, etc. and many have interesting products for sale. This event is Free and Open to the Public.
Sedona AZ (march 10, 2014) – Joshua Tobey’s first self-portrait didn’t depict a college student on the cusp of following in his artistic father’s footsteps. Instead, he sculpted a bear with flat ears and a morose expression. He titled the sculpture Timid Bear, and it became the cornerstone of his entire career. Today, Joshua sculpts impressionistic wildlife pieces that convey human emotion using the expression and body language of animals including mountain lions, coyotes, buffalos, horses and deer. Come see this unique form of artwork at Rowe Fine Art Gallery during Joshua’s one-man show, Simply Extraordinary, on April 4 from…
Public advised to leave wildlife “wild” Phoenix AZ (March 10, 2014) – The Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Adobe Mountain Wildlife Center received a baby desert bighorn sheep lamb on Feb. 25 that was confiscated from a Salome-area resident. The one-month-old lamb was removed from the wild for unknown reasons and lived at two residences, one of which was a domestic goat farm, before Game and Fish was notified.
Sedona AZ (March 8, 2014) – Marcey Shapiro, MD, will make a special presentation on the interesting and important topic of dealing with anxiety, on Saturday, March 15 at 2:30 pm, at the Well Red Coyote bookstore. Dr. Sahpiro is a family physician with extensive training and experience in natural medicine including Western and Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, aromatherapy, nutrition, osteopathy, mind-body health, and several other modalities. She is the author of the recently released book, Freedom from Anxiety.