By Dr. Leon Cattolico, Clarkdale, AZ(June 10, 2013) As a Physician and member of the Board of Directors of MATFORCE, I am very concerned about the increase in marijuana use amongst youth in Yavapai County. According to the 2012 Arizona Youth Survey 25% of 12th grade students in Yavapai County admitted to regular marijuana use. This is a 7% increase from the 2010 Arizona Youth Survey. Is this what we want for the future of our children? Do we want to continue to see a rise in our children getting high on the drug marijuana? Will that help them in…
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Sedona AZ (June 10, 2013) – In her upcoming concert, The Nearness of You, jazz vocalist and songwriter, Diane Eaton (formerly Diane Steiniger) will share a variety of beloved jazz standards, improvisation, re-imagined pop songs, and a sprinkling of originals — with a few surprises added. Eaton will be joined by popular local jazz and blues pianist, Eric Williams. The concert will take place on June 21st at 7:30pm at Studio Live Sedona.
Sedona AZ (June 9, 2013) – Two things, it has been said, are certain: death and taxes. Here is Oz, taxes are certain, however we have some control over what those taxes are. Many long time residents remember when there was no bed tax and going back even further, probably can’t remember a city sales tax, either. Those were the good old days, when there was only one stop light in town, roundabouts were unheard of, the Golden Goose was alive and well and the the red rocks looked exactly as they do today. Some things never change. Do you remember the…
Sedona AZ (June 9, 2013) – The Sedona YMCA is proud to be hosting the Celebrate Sedona – Summer 2013 Culinary and Comedy event supporting the Sedona YMCA and Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters. This unforgettable evening promises to be filled with laughter, great conversations and some of the most delicious food and beverages in all of Arizona. George Bernard Shaw said, “There is no love sincerer than the love of food.” Scientific American Mind Magazine says, “Humor makes you friendlier, sexier and reduces your stress, pain, and blood pressure.” It makes perfect sense to join Sedona’s community and enjoy…
Sedona AZ (June 9, 2013) – Michael and Linda Harris, authors of The Miracle of Sam, will make a special presentation, along with Sam the coyote dog, on Friday, June 14 at 7:00 pm, at The Well Red Coyote bookstore in West Sedona. Sam was born of a male coyote and female golden retriever, and as soon as possible, was dropped off at a local shelter. The puppy mill had no use for him and treated him accordingly. He had no sense of belonging, and for the first eighteen months of his life, Sam was shuttled between different owners and…
Award-winning new independent films premiere at Mary D. Fisher Theatre The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of “The Sapphires” and “The Angel’s Share” showing June 18-21 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Renowned production from London’s Royal Ballet debuts on the big screen at Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (June 7, 2013) – The Sedona International Film Festival presents Ballet in Cinema on Monday, June 17 when it hosts the big screen premiere of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” from the famed Royal Ballet in London. There will be one show at 4:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Christopher Wheeldon’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” — a ballet in three acts — arrived on the stage with a burst of color, theatrical magic and inventive choreography. It was The Royal Ballet’s first…
Sedona AZ (June 7, 2013) – Keep Sedona Beautiful has canceled its Preserving the Wonder™ Speaker Series scheduled to be held on Wednesday, June 12, due to unexpected building repairs. This was to be the final Speaker Series event of the spring season. The fun and informative event typically takes a summer break in July and August and will resume on September 11th, when professional photographer Susie Reed will discuss the importance of rock art photography as a preservation tool.
Sedona AZ (June 7, 2013) – Exhibitor registration for the 2013 Sedona Book Festival is now open. After a year’s hiatus, the Sedona Book Festival will be held on Saturday, October 5, at the Sedona campus of Yavapai College. The Well Red Coyote bookstore is once again partnering with the Yavapai College Foundation and net proceeds of the event will be donated to this Foundation.
Verde Valley AZ (June 7, 2013) – Allie Ollie Boutique is celebrating the launch of its first women’s clothing line, “Ensemble,” by hosting a clothing drive for victims of domestic violence at their upcoming “Line Launch” events. The events will be held at the Allie Ollie Boutiques in Cottonwood and Sedona on June 7 and 12, and will offer swag bags, runway shows, sips and sweets. Attendees are asked to bring gently used or new clothing to donate to families fleeing abuse at Phoenix’s Sojourner Center.
Sedona AZ (June 6, 2013) – PRELIMINARY REPORT – On June 5, 2013, at approximately 2:15 PM, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to an injury accident involving a quad rider. The incident location was near Loy Butte Trail off Forest Road 525, Sedona. Sedona Fire Department was already on scene. Prior to arrival, deputies were told that 33-year-old Nadiya Zaverbna had died at the incident location.
Clarkdale AZ (June 6, 2013) – “College for Kids” has returned this summer to the Yavapai College Verde Valley campus, giving students ages 5-17 a chance to explore science, music, computers and more.
Sedona AZ (June 6, 2013) – The City of Sedona continues its Pre-Monsoon inspection and clean-up program, which was started last year. This program involves inspection of public and private drainage ways in various areas of the City during the months of May and June of this year.
Award-winning new thrillers premiere at Mary D. Fisher Theatre June 11-14 Sedona AZ (June 5, 2013) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “suspense week” with the Northern Arizona premieres of “The Reluctant Fundamentalist” and “Disconnect” showing June 11-14 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Sedona AZ (June 5, 2013) – The monsoon season typically starts on June 15 and runs through September 30. Homeowners can prepare for the monsoon season by performing the following: Check all drainage devices (catch basins, grates and underground drainage piping) on your property and remove any accumulated dirt and debris. Inspect and clean them regularly to make sure they are free flowing.