One-hour closure will now occur between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. Verde Valley AZ (June 25, 2013) – Overnight work for blasting rock cuts along Interstate 17, approximately seven miles south of Camp Verde, will now occur between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. with only one closure as opposed to previously scheduled blasting which would require two one-hour closures, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. I-17 will be closed in both directions for one hour on Wednesday night, June 26 and next Monday, July 1. Traffic on northbound I-17 will be stopped at State Route 169 and southbound I-17…
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Sedona AZ (June 25, 2013) – The Sedona Heritage Museum presents Michael Peach in “The Facts Keep Gettin’ in the Way of the Story” on Saturday, July 6 at 1:30 p.m.. Peach’s show is a tribute to the history, humor and hubris of the cowboy spirit, featuring his unique blend of original cowboy poetry with drama and tongue-in-cheek fun.
Sedona AZ (June 25, 2013) – In a community where art is next to apple pie and cleanliness, the Sedona City Council, in a 4-3 vote, sent all citizen commissions except the legally required Planning and Zoning commission to the bottom of the ocean. Welcome to Davy Jones Locker. In a city with a nice beach but no ocean, beach goers are now wondering what happened. Everything was fine when the good ship Sedona was christened back in ’88. Art was the glue that held the community together. It has been said that Sedona runs on volunteerism and that’s part…
Sedona AZ (June 25, 2013) – Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies recently completed an extensive investigation resulting in the arrest of 17-year-old Dylon Horne of Camp Verde for 6 separate counts of Auto Theft. In all cases, the suspect found vehicles unlocked with keys in plain sight. Please take an extra few seconds to remove keys and lock your car every time. Opportunistic crimes like this cannot occur if you do your part.
Award-winning new independent films premiere at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (June 25, 2013) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of “Love Is All You Need” and “Stories We Tell” showing July 1-5 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Sedona AZ (June 25, 2013) – The City of Sedona has sent a letter to the Arizona Corporation Commission asking the Commission to support households to opt out of the APS Smart Meter program at no fee. The city sees no justification in charging households “exorbitant” fees for opting out. See the letter here.
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…
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.