Jerome AZ (June 25, 2013) – First Saturday Jerome Art Walk celebrates the Fourth of July weekend in artistic style as galleries and studios open the doors for an evening of summertime enchantment. From the lively Old Jerome High School to Made in Jerome Pottery at the other end of town, delightful surprises abound in this artist colony high on Cleopatra Hill. Restaurants will be offering delicious fare and the charming hotels and Bed and Breakfasts will be welcoming visitors on this holiday weekend. Cool evenings at a mile high beckon guests from the steamy Arizona valleys and lovely art…
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By Stephen DeVol Sedona AZ (June 23, 2013) – In the age where corporations are usually the winner in any dispute, the Sedona City Council found in favor of The People in their June 19, 2013 Work Session. Smart Meters was the topic in question and the ability to Opt Out without penalty was the decision. The council chambers were filled to capacity, with an overflow audience pushed out to the waiting room. Some familiar faces appeared in the crowd; however there were many new faces, too. One might say many “hippie” types showed, only older now. Of course, shirt…
Sedona AZ (June 23, 2013) – Summer has officially arrived and it is a perfect time to learn to swim. Let the Red Cross certified swim instructors at the Sedona Community Pool teach you or your loved ones this valuable life-saving skill. There are two sessions of group swim lessons remaining during the summer pool schedule. July 1 and July 15 are the start of sessions. Each session consists of eight classes total, each class is thirty minutes long. Classes are held in the mornings at 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. and in the evening at 5 p.m. and 5:30…
Sedona AZ (June 22, 2013) – The City of Sedona’s Art in Public Places Committee is proud to announce a new art exhibition featuring the work of Sedona artist, Margaret Anderson. Margaret’s striking pieces consist primarily of vibrantly colored silk embroidered works of art.
Sedona AZ (June 22, 2013) – July is National Parks and Recreation month, and to celebrate this occasion, your local Sedona Parks and Recreation Department is happy to provide Wet Wednesdays. For the entire month of July, all Wednesdays will be wet at the park. Join your friends on the grass field at Sunset Park, 655 Sunset Drive, between 11a.m. and 1p.m. to run and play on the green grass with the sprinklers turned on! And, there is a thirty-foot inflatable slip n’ slide.
Sedona AZ (June 21, 2013) – Inspired by the newly developed 8th Wonder of the World contest created by Virtual Tourist, The Sedona Chamber of Commerce asked their 30,000 Visit Sedona Facebook fans “What are the 7 Wonders of Sedona?”
Sedona AZ (June 21, 2013) – The City of Sedona will be upgrading phone and voice-mail systems on Monday, June 24 starting at 5 p.m. During this upgrade, you will not be able to call City Hall or leave voice mail messages. Callers will hear a message that the number is non-working or cannot be dialed at this time. The upgrade is expected to take 3 to 4 hours, but all systems will be back on-line by Tuesday morning at 8 a.m., at the latest. The main Police Department number will not be affected. They can be reached at 928-282-3100.…
Sedona AZ (June 21, 2013) – At the June 18 annual meeting of the Sedona Public Library (SPL) Board of Trustees, four new members were elected and one Trustee returned after a hiatus – each to begin three year terms. As a private, non-profit organization that provides the services of a public library through contracts with local government, the volunteer Board of Trustees is responsible for administering the affairs of the Library.
Flagstaff AZ (June 21, 2013) – Arizona Snowbowl’s free 18-hole disc golf course, originally designed for the 2003 Professional Disc Golf Association World Championships, is open for the summer season every day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with fresh tee pads, new improved signage for navigating the course and disc rentals Fridays through Sundays.
Sedona AZ (June 21, 2013) – The City of Sedona offers another great community event that will bring people together for both fun and exercise. The Parks and Recreation Department has added Livin’ the Luau to their lineup of summer pool events. It takes place on Saturday, July 13 and tickets are only $5. This event begins at 9 a.m. but arrive early to purchase your ticket or register ahead of time at the Sedona Community Pool.
Sedona AZ (June 20, 2013) – Summer brings warmer temperatures but there are still many opportunities for hiking and walking in the early morning or evening when the weather is cooler. In July at Red Rock State Park, there are guided hikes and bird walks as well as self-guided hiking and daily activities available. On Monday, July 22, 2013 join us for a Moonlight Hike. This is among the most popular interpretive hikes at the Park. Led by a naturalist, it gives hikers the rare opportunity to enjoy the sunset and moonrise from an overlook and return by the light…
Camp Verde AZ (June 20, 2013) – White Hills Gallery is pleased to announce the exhibition, “Sense of Place,” a group show focused on the visual story of geographical locations, on display from June 28th through July 29th. Located in downtown Camp Verde, at 325 S. Main St, White Hills Gallery invites everyone to the opening reception on Friday June 28th from 5-8pm. “Sense of Place” invited local and regional artists to submit works of art that tell their relationship and story to a geographical place, that could include concepts from rivers, landscapes, houses, etc . From mixed media works…
Sedona AZ (June 20, 2013) – The Bresnan Blues Band rocks Studio Live on Friday, June 28th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $20 general admission, doors open at 6:30pm, beer and wine will be available for purchase. The Bresnan Blues band performs rock-inspired blues music with influences ranging from traditional blues, 50’s rock and roll, jazz, and classic rock. The band presents original material, traditional blues classics with a fresh perspective, and blues-ified songs pulled from other genres. The Bresnan Blues band brings together some of the most accomplished musicians in Northern Arizona and features Dan Bresnan on Guitar, Hutch…
Sedona AZ (June 20, 2013) – Extra, extra read all about it, the Community Pool has new activities for kids. Parks and Recreation has organized Pool Time Extras every other Thursday during the summer months. Youngsters can enjoy the activities and yummy goodies associated with these new events held in conjunction with Open Swim.
Work will continue through Tuesday, minimal delays expected Verde Valley AZ (June 19, 2013) – Motorists traveling on State Route 260, approximately 25 miles east of Camp Verde, need to be aware that maintenance crews will be repairing guardrail along mileposts 245-247 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, June 19 through Tuesday, June 25. The work will require alternating lane restrictions on the two-lane roadway during work hours to provide a safe work zone for crews.