Sedona AZ (May 21, 2013) – The City of Sedona Public Works Department is requesting public comment on the Storm Water Quality Management Program. The Program affects the entire City, including construction sites, existing developments, government agencies, and activities by residents or tourists that may result in water pollution.
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Sedona AZ (May 21, 2013) – The biggest, most energetic poetry event to hit Northern Arizona is coming to the Mary D. Fisher Theatre at 7 p.m., Saturday, June 1: the 2013 Sedona Poetry Grand Slam. Tickets are $15, available online at studiolivesedona.com. Proceeds help fund the team’s trip to Boston. Additional donations will gladly be accepted. The 2013 slam season and the grand slam is cosponsored by the Sedona Performing Arts Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The top 12 slam poets from Sedona, Prescott, Flagstaff and Phoenix will compete in three rounds in front five judges randomly selected from the…
Sedona AZ (May 20, 2013) – The ribbon is cut, the launch is successful and the grand opening of the McLean Meditation Center in the heart of Sedona is official! On Tuesday, May 14, the community gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Sedona’s professional meditation center. “I’m excited and grateful to be opening this center and I hope it will serve the needs of the Sedona meditation community as well as become a meditation hub for visitors from all over the world,” said Hay House author, founder and owner Sarah McLean. “Meditation is so beneficial to everyone and can…
My name is Skinner and I am an incredibly handsome young male shepherd mix. I’m part kangaroo too. You can tell by my big pointy ears. I am very intelligent and a quick learner. I will sit and give you my paw and, if you want, shower you with kisses! I love to run around and play in our courtyard or park with my kennel mate, a female shepherd mix named Grisel. I would be a great dog for any family as I am wonderful with kids and I would also be a tireless hiker to accompany you on any…
Sedona AZ (May 19, 2013) – Concerned parents of school-aged children in the Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District and community supporters are ready to launch their campaign to save Sedona schools. According to parent Zach Richardson, the Yes For Sedona Schools Committee hopes to convince the majority of Sedona voters to vote yes in the upcoming November elections on the approval of Budget Increase Override for the district.
Sedona AZ (May 19, 2013) – Sedona’s own Green Light will be interviewed tonight on the radio at 91.7 FM KATO Radio in Telluride. Songwriters Tommy Acosta and Chicky Brooklyn will talk about their music and their skyrocketing popularity in the Sedona music scene and their plans for the future. Tune in tonight by visiting http://tunein.com/radio/KOTO-917-s34580/ Just click on the link and tune in to learn about how they met, their musical philosophy and their upcoming performance of their rock opera about how a musician and his band save the earth from destruction by a comet with their musc.
Sedona AZ (May 18, 2013) – Be a part of the first ever 5K Summer Series hosted by Sedona Parks and Recreation and the Sedona Running Company. Dates include Wednesday, May 29; Thursday, June 27; and Thursday, July 25, 2013 from 6 to 7 p.m. These quick-paced runs through the park are sure to be popular amongst those of you in the running community. Sedona is a beautiful location to be outdoors, and this series will take you up and down dirt and paved trails through scenic Posse Grounds Park.
Buckle Up Arizona…It’s the Law! Enforcement CampaignArizona Occupant Protection Enforcement Program Verde Valley AZ (May 17, 2013) – In an effort to save more lives on Arizona’s roadways this month the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is partnering with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office and other local law enforcement agencies to enforce Arizona’s seat belt and child safety seat laws. Although Arizona has a secondary seat belt law, the enforcement campaign is based upon high visibility traffic enforcement with a “zero-tolerance” approach towards seat belt and child safety seat usage.
Sedona AZ (May 17, 2013) – On Tuesday, May 21, 2013, Fabiani Painting LLC, Inc., contractor for the City of Sedona, will be painting the Uptown traffic signal poles in the Uptown area. The traffic poles to be painted are at the intersection of Forest Road and North SR 89A and at the mid-block crosswalk on North SR 89A.
Bicyclists will be traveling along shoulders of state routes 89A and 179 Verde Valley AZ (May 17, 2013) – The Arizona Department of Transportation is encouraging drivers to be alert for bicyclists traveling along the shoulders of state highways throughout the Verde Valley this weekend due to a special event. More than 1,000 bicyclists are expected to participate in the 27th annual Bike MS: Ride the Vortex bike race on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sedona AZ (May 17, 2013) – The Sedona Bluegrass Festival just got twice as nice as it has expanded to two days of concerts, in addition to activities in advance of the Saturday/Sunday June 8 & 9 Festival in Sedona at Los Abrigados Resort. “Arizona has always been rich with Bluegrass talent,” said Festival director Bert Harclerode, “and we’re proud to continue that tradition.”
Sedona Film Festival presents award-winning new documentary and French film Sedona AZ (May 17, 2013) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of “One Track Heart: The Story of Krishna Das” and the award-winning French film “In the House” showing May 28-31 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Phoenix AZ (May 17, 2013) – Fresh off the House Agriculture Committee’s vote to slash spending on SNAP (Food Stamps) by $21 billion over 10 years in their version of the Farm Bill, and on the heels of the Senate Agriculture Committee voting to cut $4.1 billion, the Association of Arizona Food Banks (AAFB) condemns these proposed cuts. Further, AAFB asks the public to contact their Arizona Senators and Congressional members immediately and ask them to oppose cuts to SNAP, TEFAP (commodity food distributed by food banks) and other nutrition assistance programs contained in the Farm Bill. Individuals can find…
Sedona AZ (May 17, 2013) – The E. L. MacFarlane Award was given to KSB president Tom O’Halleran to honor significant achievements with respect to his continuous and tireless efforts to protect the environment. Given at the organization’s Annual Awards of Excellence luncheon, Anita MacFarlane presented the award which was established in 2003 in honor of her late husband, also known as “Mac” and/or “Doc” MacFarlane, a KSB former president from 1980-1983 and active member for many years. According to MacFarlane, “This is an award reserved for recognizing significant achievements by KSB members whose work with state and federal officials…
Sedona AZ (May 17, 2013) – Instituted as a public education campaign by the American Public Works Association (APWA) in 1960, National Public Works Week calls attention to the importance of public works in community life. The Week seeks to enhance the prestige of the often–unsung heroes of our society – the professionals who serve the public good every day with quiet dedication.