One-hour closures expected on I-17 in both directions between midnight and 3 a.m. Verde Valley AZ (May 8, 2013) – Motorists traveling on Interstate 17 south of Camp Verde late Thursday night into early Friday morning, May 9-10, need to plan ahead and allow extra travel time due to overnight construction on a climbing lane project, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Overnight work will require two, one-hour closures in both directions of I-17 as crews prepare for blasting rock cuts along the highway.
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Cyclist With Most Miles Gets Winery Tour, Lunch; City Managers, Mayors Will Prepare Meals Together at Food Banks In Cottonwood, Sedona Verde Valley AZ (May 8, 2013) – Cottonwood City Manager Doug Bartosh and Sedona City Manager Tim Ernster have thrown down the gauntlet….kinda. Well…it wasn’t actually a gauntlet (whatever that is). And, no one really threw anything…up or down. The truth is, these two guys really like each other, so let’s call it what it is: a friendly challenge to see who can ride the most miles in the upcoming Bike MS: Ride the Vortex – Sedona Verde Valley,…
Cornville AZ (May 8, 2013) – On May, 1, 2013, 66-year-old John Cousin, a person subject to sex offender registration, violated his registration requirement and was arrested in the 1100 block of S. Page Springs Road, Cornville. In 1981, Cousin was convicted of Child Molestation in Yavapai County Superior Court. During a recent investigation by the YCSO Sex Offender detective, she noted that Cousin had failed to properly complete the sex offender registration form acknowledging his legal requirements.
Sedona AZ (May 8, 2013) – Shortly after 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 4, 2013, Sedona Fire District (SFD) crews responded to a reported injured hiker on the Wilson Mountain Trail. SFD emergency crews responded from SFD fire station #5 in Oak Creek Canyon and SFD fire station #4 in Uptown Sedona to the Wilson Mountain Trailhead at Midgley Bridge.
(May 7, 2013) The reason it is taking the Jodi Arias jury so long to come to a verdict is there is so much conviction on the part of the juror’s themselves on what they believe happened the day Travis got killed. They are not willing to bend their principles. There is a faction that wants her dead and a faction that has reasonable doubt that are willing to stand by what they believe is right, no matter the pressure. Those seeking the death penalty will settle for nothing less than Murder 1. The “beyond–reasonable-doubters “will not agree to anything…
Jerome AZ (May 7, 2013) – Jerome hosts the 48th Annual Historic Home and Building Tour on May 18th and 19th in the mile high town. This year, visitors will be invited into two iconic homes that most visitors have longed to see. Stunning views and impeccable renovations are the hallmarks of The Honeymoon Cottage, out by The Jerome State Park and The Powder Box Church, nestled into tall Italian cypress trees. Interesting history will be revealed about these charming homes. Hidden on East Avenue and Holley Street are two surprises, one an authentic 1921 cottage, lovingly renovated by a…
Brunch and golf makes for a perfect Mother’s Day gift Sedona AZ (May 7, 2013) – Sedona Golf Resort announces Mother’s Day Brunch, and Moms may also play complimentary golf that day, Sunday, May 12, when accompanied by any applicable paying guests. Sedona Golf Resort – Juniper Bar & Grille35 Ridge Trail Drive, Sedona, AZ 86351877-733-6630, www.sedonagolfresort.com Moms Play Free After 9:30 on 5/12/13 Mother’s Day Brunch: $29.95 per person (includes complementary Mimosa). Children 8 -12 are half price (7 and under are free). Click here to view menu 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm and 1pm seatings available Call for reservations:…
Offers Assistive Gardening Options, Heirloom Plants and Custom Garden Features to the Verde Valley Camp Verde AZ (May 6, 2013) – Maggie Merkes and Jim Counter are committed to helping elderly and/or disabled gardeners maintain their ability to be self-sufficient. The new Grow Green Garden Center at Ruby Road Resale Mall offers unique raised bed planters which have stood the test of time. “This design is over 100 years old.” They have been busily building these planters that allow gardeners to have a “Salad in a Box”.
Sedona AZ (May 6, 2013) – Shortly before midnight, Friday, May 3, 2013, Sedona Fire District (SFD) fire station #3 crews were alerted to the sound of a vehicle accident outside their fire station. The crew at station #3 ran down the stairs and found the car into one of the fire apparatus bays. Like true professionals, they immediately began to provide medical care to the lone driver and then monitor the safety of the structure and the damage to the fire engine.
Masks and Ritual at the Sedona Public Library Sedona AZ (May 6, 2013) – The Sedona Public Library will host “The Body Reclamation Project Performance” on Sunday May 19th. There will be one showing at 1:00 PM, doors open at 12:30 PM. A follow up, day-long mask making workshop will be held the following Saturday, May 25th. Workshop details on request. “The Body Reclamation Project” is a culmination of over 15 years experimentation and exploration by performance artist and mask maker Pash Galbavy. It is part improvisation, storytelling, movement, dance, mask-art, myth, and personal and collective healing ritual.
Sedona Film Festival presents all-star casts in award winning drama and romantic comedy Sedona AZ (May 6, 2013) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of Terrence Malick’s new film “To the Wonder” (starring Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams and Javier Bardem) and the romantic comedy “Divorce Invitation” (featuring an all-star cast) showing May 14-17 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Verde Valley AZ (May 6, 2013) – The Yavapai Library Network (YLN) in association with the Yavapai County Free Library District and the Arizona State Library and Archives is pleased to announce the availability of Zinio for Libraries, the world’s largest collection of digital magazines.
Sedona AZ (May 6, 2013) – Experience the dynamic dance choreography of DanceSpirit Studio in this unique performance Saturday, May 18th, 12:00 pm at West Sedona School. Tickets are $10.00 in advance and $12.00 the day of the performance. DanceSpirit was founded by Danielle Claire in Sedona in 1993. Originally trained as a professional dancer in New York City, Claire has performed in numerous productions including Cats on Broadway before turning her creative focus to teaching. Her instruction style empowers students to develop personal creative energy through dance while keeping a strict focus on technique.
Arizona’s Environmental Challenges By Sandy Bahr Director, Sierra Club, Grand Canyon Chapter Sedona AZ (May 6, 2013) – For more than a decade, Sandy Bahr has been the face and the voice of the environment at the state Legislature on issues such as air quality, global warming and the preservation of rivers and forests. The Michigan native moved to Arizona in the mid-1980s from Connecticut. She has helped organize several ballot measures dealing with the environment and urban sprawl. They include, most notably, the 2000 Citizens’ Growth Management Initiative, a failed measure that would have required cities to set up…
Sedona AZ (May 5, 2013) – Saturday saw more than 1,000 chili enthusiasts flock to the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village in Sedona to help determine the best chili in the area and to support the Rotary Club of Sedona’s community projects. Fourteen of the area’s best chefs competed for the coveted “Judges” and “Peoples Choice” Awards. Steaks and Sticks Restaurant & Bar at Los Abrigados entry “Triple Amenaza Chili’ was awarded the Judges Award for the best chili. Second Runner up was Barking Frog Grille while Up the Creek Grill received the third place award. The “Judges Award” was decided by…