A Celebration of Sustainability, World Music & Culture Sedona AZ (December 12, 2012) – The Fifth World Festival, in association with the Sedona Performing Arts Alliance, will bring together many people from different walks of life, from Sedona and beyond, for a Celebration of “COMING TOGETHER” in unity with all people. Hopi and other Native American participants will include: performers, dancers, drummers, master jewelry makers, vendors, great food and especially, very special “Hopi Spiritual Healings” by a Hopi Elder / Medicine Man.
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Flagstaff AZ (December 12, 2012) – The Flagstaff Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest is seeking public input as part of an Environmental Analysis associated with re-issuing a grazing permit for the Windmill West Range Allotment. The decision to be made is whether or not to authorize livestock grazing under a 10-year term permit and if so, in what manner. The Environment Analysis will analyze the effects of continued livestock grazing in this area – generally located west of Flagstaff, Sedona, and Highway 89A, north of Cottonwood, and south of Woody and Mooney Mountains – and will analyze proposed…
Sedona AZ (December 12, 2012) – The Sedona Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to be offering a Recreational Fitness Class for adults under the training expertise of local fitness trainer and nutrition coach, James Fisher. This great opportunity to train with a professional will begin January 1, 2013. With close to twenty years’ experience in the field of training and exercise, this is sure to be a great program for all of those interested.
Sedona AZ (December 12, 2012) – In celebration of the Christmas season, Michael Peach will give a reading of the Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” at the Sedona Heritage Museum at 3 p.m. on Sunday, December 23rd. Encounters with the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present, and Future teach miserly Ebenezer Scrooge what it means to be human in this perennial holiday favorite. As a prelude to the reading, Mike will recite his newest Christmas poem, which is based on a historical event that occurred in Mesa, Arizona in 1932.
Phoenix AZ (December 12, 2012) – For families looking for the perfect gift, why not get them an Annual Pass to Arizona’s State Parks? It’s an economical idea that gives families opportunities for memories that will last a lifetime. Many State Parks are just hours from urban areas and offer diverse and fascinating ecosystems for recreating; or explore the history of Arizona as told in stories of the lives of many settlers who came here to find their fortunes before Arizona was a state.
Airport support crucial to success of ‘Operation Supai’ Grand Canyon National Park AZ (December 11, 2012) – A different sight greeted the staff at the Grand Canyon National Park Airport on Dec. 3 when instead of tourist helicopters, two U.S. Marine Corps CH-46E Sea Knight helicopters landed to engage in their annual mission to deliver toys and food to members of the Havasupai Tribe who live at the bottom of the canyon. This event, known as Operation Supai, has been conducted every year by Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 764 (HMM-764) based out of Edwards Air Force Base in California.
Opening in West Sedona, Every Saturday Sedona AZ (December 11, 2012) – Adam Da Virro, L.Ac. and MTCM, announces the opening of Sedona Community Acupuncture, which enables clients to experience the healing power of collective energy, in a comfortable group setting, that is easy on the budget. Sedona Community Acupuncture is available every Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; no appointment is necessary. The office is at 40 Goodrow Lane, off of Route 89A, West Sedona; the building is behind NAMTI.
Sedona AZ (December 11, 2012) – Join us on Thursday December 20, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm for the third trail and ecosystem protection planning meeting. This meeting will be held at the Hilton Hotel on Ridge Trail Drive in the Village of Oak Creek. The Red Rock Ranger District, in partnership with the City of Sedona and the Big Park Council, are seeking to create a non-motorized trail plan that will reflect local values and recreation needs and promote regional benefit while protecting the resources that draw people to this special area. This is the third in a series…
Sedona AZ (December 11, 2012) – Give your child the gift of music this holiday season! Celebrate with children’s songwriter Chuck Cheesman. Studio Live presents Kids Christmas With Chuck Cheesman at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre Saturday, December 22nd at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $5.00 for general admission.
Sedona AZ (December 11, 2012) – Hillside’s Pop-Up Sedona Gallery is continuing their exciting holiday activities through the end of 2012. Each of the venue’s 14 Sedona artists is offering delightful artworks for gift giving – and, of course, for adding beauty to a home or office. They are now showcasing items that are can be wrapped (or shipped) for the variety of holidays now upon us. And Pop-Up will be open on Christmas Eve (December 24) until 3:00 PM, letting customers choose from a remarkable range of functional or decorative art works to accommodate any last minute gift needs.
Sedona AZ (December 11, 2012) – Join Sedona’s own Arizona Highways-celebrated photographer Larry Lindahl, photographer for ARIZONA KICKS ON ROUTE 66 for his Route 66 stories on Saturday, December 15 at 2:00 pm at The Well Red Coyote bookstore in West Sedona. This will be a great chance to get a signed copy of this fabulous book for your friends and relatives in other parts of the country. Share your Arizona with them this holiday season.
Help Send a Sick Child to Camp by Donating Just $12 Sedona AZ (December 11, 2012) – You can help twelve seriously ill children experience the magic of overnight camp by simply donating $12 and asking twelve of your friends to donate too. Camp Soaring Eagle is working to raise $12,000 in twelve days to send twelve children with serious illnesses to camp.
Flagstaff AZ (December 11, 2012) – The very conditions that draw the public to the forest in the winter are also the ones that can be dangers. Forest Managers are taking several measures to provide for the safety of winter visitors and protect forest resources. The Coconino National Forest encourages snowplayers to know before you go: take the time to learn about the conditions and closures in place before heading out.
Cornville AZ (December 11, 2012) – On December 5, 2012, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies met with a 66-year-old female fraud victim at her home in the 11000 block of Circle Drive, Cornville. The victim told deputies she received a phone call at home from a person identifying himself as an FBI agent working with Publisher’s Clearing House. The man told her she had won a Mercedes Benz vehicle which would be presented shortly. The victim was asked to supply two “Money Pak” pre-paid card numbers with balances of $600 and $655 to cover initial expenses. The victim went to…
Sedona AZ (December 10, 2012) – The City of Sedona’s Green Team will be sponsoring a free Electronics Drop-Off Day on Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at City Hall, 102 Roadrunner Drive. The Green Team is comprised of City staff members who since 2007 have worked to reduce consumption, increase efficiency and generally make operations at City Hall more environmentally friendly.