Verde Valley AZ (February 19, 2014) – MATFORCE received top national honors as ‘Coalition of the Year’ from the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA). MATFORCE received its award before an audience of more than 2,500 substance abuse prevention and treatment specialists from throughout the country in Washington, D.C. on February 6, 2014 at the CADCA 24th annual National Leadership Forum. MATFORCE was selected for their success in reducing youth prescription drug abuse and underage drinking.
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Camp Verde AZ (February 19, 2014) – Spur Ventures, in partnership with White Hills Winery & Gallery, is pleased to announce a new weekly event, called “Flavors of the Verde Valley” from 11-4pm to take place on Saturdays at White Hills, in downtown Camp Verde at 325 S. Main St. In response to the overall success of this month’s “Flavors of the Verde Valley” festival, the event will host local artisans and vendors creating handmade goods in the Verde Valley, music, wine tasting, live painting demonstrations and more. Artisans and vendors will have local products for sale including soaps made…
Sedona AZ (February 19, 2014) – Award-winning animal rescue film Lion Ark is one of 145+ independent films selected for the 2014 Sedona International Film Festival. Celebrating more than 19 years of screenings and educational workshops, The Sedona International Film Festival is considered one of the top regional festivals in the nation. Named the “Fest to Impress” by MovieMaker Magazine, the festival has featured a number of Academy Award-nominated films. Past festival guests and honorees include Michael Moore, Jane Seymour, Peter Fonda, Nick Nolte, Ed Asner, and Ted Danson. This year’s nine-day festival will also feature special appearances by country…
Sedona AZ (February 18, 2014) – Sedona Parks and Recreation announces the spring dog programing which offer a variety of opportunities for dog owners to teach their pets new habits. Whether it is for a dog that needs an outlet for extra energy or an old dog that needs better manners, these classes have it covered. Join Instructor Starr Ladehoff, CPDT-KA on this fun journey with your pet.
Verde Valley AZ (February 18, 2014) – Advanced Hair Designs, a full-service hair and nail salon located in West Sedona, is offering one deserving woman the chance to win a complete hair makeover to celebrate February as “the month of love” with their Lift of Love Hair Makeover Contest. From now until Feb. 22, women of all ages can enter to win by visiting the salon’s Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/Wighairextensions. Participants must email a “Before” photo of their current hair style to Owner & Master Stylist, Gladys Movassaghi, along with a 150-word essay on why they feel they deserve a…
Climbing lane project requires nightly closure between 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Camp Verde AZ (February 18, 2014) – Late-night drivers traveling between Phoenix and Flagstaff tonight need to plan ahead or allow extra travel time as the Arizona Department of Transportation continues work on building a climbing lane on southbound Interstate 17 south of Camp Verde (mileposts 280-282). The construction of the two-mile-long climbing lane near the top of Copper Canyon Hill will require a one-hour closure in both directions on I-17 tonight as crews prepare for blasting rock cuts along the highway.
Sedona AZ (February 17, 2014) – Chefs from throughout the Verde Valley are finalizing their chili recipes in preparation for the fourth annual Great Sedona Chili Cook Off, a featured event of Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. The Cook Off runs from 11 a.m. to the 4 p.m. Awards Ceremony on May 3, 2014. Admission is $15.00 for adults and children under 10 are free. The Rotary Club of Sedona sponsors the Cook Off to raise funds in support of its Imagination Library program, providing age appropriate books each month to pre-school children in Sedona, with…
Sedona AZ (February 17, 2014) – On Saturday, March 1 Sedona will experience a bit of World War II history when a B-25BJ Mitchell bomber arrives for a one day visit. The aircraft is participating in an historic “war-bird” fly-in in Phoenix that weekend along with a variety of military trainer type aircraft, such as T-34’s and T-6’s which will also fly into Sedona. The pilots will fly in formation before descending and landing at the airport. The public is invited to witness this event at the airport. After the planes have parked, the public can walk around the aircraft…
Verde Valley AZ (February 17, 2014) – The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley is hosting two forums on Yavapai College’s Master Plan and Capital Improvements. The forums will be held from 7:00 to 8:30 pm on Thursday, March 6 at the Cottonwood Recreation Center and 7:00 to 8:30 pm on Thursday, March 20 at the Sedona Public Library. The speakers at both forums will be Clint Ewell, Vice President, Finance & Administrative Services at Yavapai College and Herald Harrington, member of Yavapai College’s Board of Governor and Board Spokesperson.
Verde Valley AZ (February 17, 2014) – CC4A is an advocate of limited government, fiscal responsibility, border security, free market competition, strong national defense, and adherence to the Constitution. CC4A’s leadership team will consist of Bob Windsor, coordinator; Kat Bramblett, logistics; Jacque Leslie, records; Bob Malloy, finances; Andrea Kadar and Rose Sperry, programs; Brad Curtis, technology; Skip Thomas, media; Bruce Bramblett, audio/video support; Jack Pease, chaplain; Dwight Kadar, liaison; and Dale Casey, historian.
Camp Verde AZ (February 15, 2014) – Spur Ventures invites everyone to attend their next “Tap Night” event, scheduled for Wednesday February 19th from 6-8pm. Each Tap Night is designed for participants to tap into new ideas, new people and new ventures, found here in the Verde Valley. For the upcoming “Tap Night,” Judy Sulltrop, a staff member of Representative Ann Kirkpatrick, will give a talk about constituent services for small businesses.
Information & Opinion by Warren Woodward(February 15, 2014) Just ten days ago, on February 5, the Town Council of Fairfax, California reasserted their right to protect their community and ban “smart” meters by passing – unanimously – an ordinance that forbids any “smart” meters in the Town for another 3 years. The ordinance is a beautiful example of what can happen when a Council acts with wisdom and courage, and employs an attorney with brains.
One-hour closure expected in both directions next week between 11:30 p.m. and 12:30 a.m. Camp Verde AZ (February 14, 2014) – The last overnight closure for blasting on Interstate 17, south of Camp Verde, takes place Tuesday night. I-17 will be closed in both directions between 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, and 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb.19, for the final blasting operation for the climbing lane project on Interstate 17.
Sedona AZ (February 14, 2014) – “How do you give people hope?” Bill Ebert asks in his quiet, serious voice. “That’s the question that has come to engage me the most. Even if you can’t change the larger social and political environment right away, how do you create a world of hope, with the possibility of education and job opportunities?” For more than a decade, Bill has found one answer in the Sedona Community Foundation.
Sedona AZ (February 13, 2014) – Jaydee is a 3 year old spayed female Terrier/Beagle mix. Jaydee has the most amazing eyes and has flourished here at the shelter. We would love to send her to her forever home!Here’s what Jaydee has to say…”My name is Jaydee, hello! I am a very sweet, gentle lady, and though I may be shy at first, I warm up quickly and can be a silly goofball, too! I am sometimes particular about my doggie friends so please bring in any dogs you may have at home to meet me. I would love to…