Sedona AZ (January 8, 2014) – Gardens for Humanity is at it again, teaching children all about the earth using the arts! This organization, well known for its many different environmental events, provides five artists for five Sedona/Verde Valley schools each year, presenting 112 hours of environmental education using a variety of art skills such as dance, paint, music, ceramics and collage.
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Sedona AZ (January 8, 2014) – Bo Montenegro and Maria Lucia Sauer offer a unique workshop in magical Sedona, Arizona this February. Let go of old imprints and embrace new ways of living. This workshop invites you to meditate on the changes you wish to make within yourself, the unconscious imprints you want to let go and which new ways of being you want to live by moving forward. Practice meditation, shamanic journeys, shape shifting and healing with intention focused through your hands, to become conscious and to attain the new programs you want to imprint in your life. Join…
Sedona AZ (January 8, 2014) – John Dear, peace activist, author, and Nobel Peace Prize nominee will speak and host a book signing on Sunday, February 2 at 1PM at the Sedona Creative Life Center launching Sedona World Peace Dance Celebration Week, February 2-7. The John Dear event is free; donations will be appreciated. Dear will address the subject of his new book, “The Non-Violent Life” where he poses questions including, “How can we become people of nonviolence and help the world become more nonviolent? What does it mean to be a person of active nonviolence? How can we build…
Sedona AZ (January 7, 2014) – Get on the road to wellness to decrease belly fat, increase energy and feel great. Find hidden sources of inflammation and balance your body with delicious foods, including chocolate! A fun and informative event about making small adjustments in your cooking and eating for life-changing results. Optional cookie sampling.
Verde Valley AZ (January 7, 2014) – Red Rose Inspiration for Animals, a non profit 501c3 organization in Sedona, is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of animals. Seven years ago, Tina Allegrezza, Founder and President of Red Rose, rescued a dog whose ear tips snapped off from frostbite due to exposure without protection. Red Rose has been collecting blankets and towels for animals that need extra warmth in very cold temperatures. We urge pet owners to take the proper precautions to safely care for their pet during the winter months.
Camp Verde AZ (January 4, 2014) – The Horn restaurant, located in downtown Camp Verde, is pleased to announce the launch of their new dinner menu, available starting Tuesday January 7th. Recently appointed Executive Chef, Peggy Fuller, brought her personal touch and farm to table focus when she and her team created the dinner menu. The new dinner menu includes staple favorites like The Horn Burger and vegetable Lasagna, and adds new dishes like the Prime Rib Steak, Buffalo tenderloin, Pan Seared Trout and Roasted Rack of Lamb.
An exciting opportunity to help others and hang out with horses! Cornville AZ (January 4, 2014) – Connections Equine Therapy located in Cornville, AZ is looking for volunteers to work with our clients and horses. We offer Therapeutic Riding and other services designed to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals with disabilities. This is your opportunity to get involved with a great group of people, get to know some wonderful horses and help a worth-while cause! No experience necessary – training provided.
Phoenix AZ (January 3, 2014) – The 23rd Annual Blues Blast, presented by The Phoenix Blues Society (501,c3), will take place March 8, 2014 at Margaret T. Hance Park at 3rd St. & Moreland near downtown Phoenix. Gates will open at 10 a.m. with music starting at NOON. Headliners: Samantha Fish and Sugar Ray Rayford with the Rhythm Room All-stars will join The Mike Eldred Trio, Paul Cruize Blues Crew and Leon J’s Juke Joint. Local favorite Hans Olson will provide entertainment between acts throughout the afternoon.
Cornville AZ (January 3, 2014) – The Cornville Community Association is pleased to announce that Team Verde for Recycling will present our January program on January 8th from 6 to 8 PM at Oak Creek School in Cornville. This meeting will be held in Room 101 across from the gymnasium at a new, earlier time. Team Verde for Recycling is a collaboration between Verde Earthworks and Taylor Waste which has dramatically increased the recovery percentage of recyclables. Taylor Waste provides curbside recycling and delivers materials to be sorted to Verde Earthworks’ facility where they process “co-mingled” recycling for residential and…
Sedona AZ (January 2, 2014) – The first Sedona Poetry Slam of 2014 kicks off at 7:30 p.m. On Saturday, Jan. 11, at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Suite A-3.All poets are welcome to compete for the $75 grand prize and $25 second-place prize. The prize is funded in part by a donation from Verde Valley poetry supporter Jeanne Freeland.The slam is the first the 2014 season, which will culminate in selection of Sedona’s third National Poetry Slam Team, the foursome and alternate who will represent the city at the National Poetry Slam in Oakland,…
Sedona AZ (January 2, 2014) – On Saturday, December 28, 2013 at about 4:40 p.m., a 21-year-old woman reported that a man armed with a gun entered her home and sexually assaulted her. This occurred at a home in West Sedona off of Coffee Pot Drive. The suspect is described as a white male with a shaved head and wearing a black hoodie and jeans at the time. Sedona Detectives have a lead on the identity of the suspect in this case. His identity has not yet been confirmed. This case remains under investigation.
Sedona AZ (January 2, 2014) – The Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition’s Annual Fall Exhibition, Shadows…a Mystery in Art, presented a wide array of visual stimulation for the Sedona community in November with nearly sixty artists in and around the Verde Valley displaying ceramics, paintings, installation art, photography, and sculpture, and SVAC thanks the community for attending and supporting the event in its thirteenth year. Additionally, SVAC congratulates the Award winners from the exhibit. Lynn Toneri won the Peoples’ Choice Award with her painting titled, “Into the Wind” which is one of six paintings in a series which uses ravens as…
Cottonwood AZ (January 1, 2014) – The Red Rocks of Sedona were the inspiration for the new pieces in the 2014 Sedona Red Rock Collection of Cottonwood jewelry and ornament maker, Anita Brandon. Sold through her shop, MelodyODesigns at ArtFire, the pieces are all created from polymer clay and each includes a bit of “magical” Sedona Red Rock Dirt in the clay.
Clarkdale AZ (January 1, 2014) – There is still time to participate in the Clarkdale Scavenger Hunt. Just pick up a Treasure Map and Scavenger Hunt card at the Community and Economic Development Department at Town Hall, 890 Main Street in Clarkdale. Return cards with at least eight stamps from the twelve participating businesses to the Department by January 30, 2014 to be entered into the prize drawing. Prizes include a gift basket from National Bank and gift certificates from Su Casa Restaurant and Verde Canyon Railroad.
Sedona AZ (January 1, 2014) – On Friday, January 3, Pop Up Sedona Gallery will welcome the new year by showcasing two very talented local artists, Holly Stedman and Jim Peterson. The First Friday reception that evening will include wine and refreshments and will take place from 5-8 p.m. The public is invited to attend and feel at home in the venue. Many of the venue’s artists will be on hand to meet and greet the public and talk about their work.