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…
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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…
Sedona AZ (February 13, 2014) – It’s time to celebrate your business and partake in one of the best networking opportunities available in Sedona at the Good Morning Sedona networking breakfast show on Friday, February 21st at it’s new location, the Elks Lodge in West Sedona. The show starts at 7:30 a.m. although breakfast is served from 7 a.m. which is a great time to mingle and “network.” The show is over before 9 a.m.
Sedona AZ (February 13, 2014) – “Golden Hour,” a short narrative film about an older man’s search to recover his lost memories, will screen at the 20th anniversary Sedona International Film Festival. The short film has been paired with “Ä Field in England” and will have two screenings, the first taking place on Friday, Feb. 28 at 3:10 p.m. at Harkins Theatre 2, and again on Saturday, March 1 at 6:15 p.m. at Harkins Theatre 5. Ticket information and passes for the Sedona International Film Festival can be found online. Harkins Sedona Six Theatres are located at 2081 W. State…
The music, myths, and stories of the Celtic Harp Cottonwood AZ (February 13, 2014) – “Legends of the Celtic Harp” comes to the Old Town Center for the Arts, on February 22, 7:00 PM. The “Legends” concert is a musical journey into the mythical Celtic Harp. Three of the premier Celtic harpers in the world, Patrick Ball, Lisa Lynne and Aryeh Frankfurter, have created a dramatic ensemble that takes you deep into the magic, stories, and fabled history of this most captivating instrument. The trio of Celtic harpers, Ball, Lynne and Frankfurter, hail from Northern California. The unique show they’ve…
Sedona AZ (February 13, 2014) – Billed as “The Return of Angel and the Badman Gala & Show”, the Sedona Heritage Museum will host Sedona’s social event of the season with a gala dinner on Saturday, March 15, 5:00 p.m. at Reds at the Sedona Rouge Hotel. This evening to remember begins with a happy hour and silent auction. After dinner, the “˜Duke’ will ride again when Ermal and Patsy Williamson take the stage. Ermal is a nationally-known John Wayne re-enactor with great stories and the spooky likeness, sound and mannerisms of John Wayne. His wife Paula Cravens is a…