Sedona, AZ (November 1, 2011) – In celebration of Veteran’s Day and to encourage a shared sense of land stewardship, the Forest Service announces another “fee free weekend” Friday, November 11 through Sunday November 13. “The Forest Service waives fees every year to encourage more Americans to get outdoors and experience the wide array of recreation opportunities provided on our forests and grasslands,” said U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell. “We hope that these experiences on our lands will foster a lifelong appreciation and stewardship of precious natural resources.”
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Fundraiser Benefiting Women in Developing Countries Sedona, AZ (Nov. 1, 2011) — West Sedona Student Council is hosting former Sedona business owner Mary Schnack in an Up From The Dust sale of handcrafted products at the school library on Wednesday, November 16 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. West Sedona School is located at 570 Posse Ground Road in Sedona. Ten percent of the proceeds will be donated to the West Sedona Student Council.
Flagstaff, AZ – Pending favorable conditions and approval from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, fire managers are planning prescribed burns for tomorrow on the Fort Valley and Eastside projects near Flagstaff, and the Victorine Project near Blue Ridge.
Flagstaff, AZ (October 31, 2011) – The Arizona State Forestry Division is planning a 210-acre broadcast burn in the area north of Rogers Lake Tuesday, November 1. This burn is in coordination with Northern Arizona University researchers.. Crews intend to complete ignition early in the day to allow smoke as much time as possible to disperse before setting with the cool evening air. Forecast winds will move smoke to the north and ease; smoke will likely be noticeable in the western and northwestern areas of Flagstaff. For additional information, contact Bruce Banke, AZ State Forestry 928-699-7920.
Film festival hosts Invisible Children’s Frontline Tour which is making its way around the world; meet a Ugandan advocate and the student representatives who travel with the film Recently, President Obama announced that his administration is deploying around 100 advisory troops to a region in central Africa that has been brutalized by the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and their violent cult leader Joseph Kony for over 25 years. At this showing of the film TONY you will have the rare opportunity to hear from and talk to four representatives of Invisible Children, considered to be one of the world’s foremost…
Sedona AZ (October 30, 2011) – Join us at The Well Red Coyote on Thursday, November 3 at 7:00 pm to celebrate the publication of The Pink Nectar Cafe by Sedona’s own Jim Bishop. In his latest book, The Pink Nectar Cafe, Bishop shows us that facts can be more potent than fiction! For the past 25 years he’s been collecting stories in the Southwest—some about bygone days, others from only yesterday, but all animated by strange events and unforgettable characters. “A collage,” said one professor of the book, “woven from mystery and a pure sense of place.” Discover the world of The Pink Nectar Cafe.…
Sedona AZ (October 30, 2011) – Great balls of fire! Tom Tayback and the Daddy O’s are back at Canyon Moon to shake the rafters with the Golden Oldies of the 50’s and 60’s! Don’t be Mr. Lonely! Grab Long Tall Sally and return to the days of rolled up t-shirts and pedal pushers at 7:30 on Saturday, November 5. You don’t need Love Potion #9 to Rock Around the Clock!
There Are No Guarantees in Life or in Sedona By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ (October 30, 2011) – This editorial is not for those who have made up their minds and voted early on the 89A referendum but for those who are against the lights but fear the cost of assuming responsibility over the scenic route will be too much for Sedona; for those who have yet to cast their vote. Sometimes knowing what to do can be harder than finding a snowflake of truth in a blizzard of lies, especially when facts are turned inside out and deception rules…
Flagstaff, AZ (October 28, 2011) – Depending on weather conditions next week, fire managers are considering both prescribed pile burns as well as broadcast burn projects on the Coconino National Forest. Broadcast burning involves applying low intensity fire across the forest floor and requires slightly drier conditions since the fuels being consumed are smaller. Alternately, to burn the larger branches and debris in slash piles, fire managers need higher moisture levels to keep fire from spreading to the surrounding vegetation.
Sedona AZ (October 28, 2011) – Would you like to begin 2012 in better shape than you are now? If yes, consider joining the Sedona Marathon and Snap Fitness for the Sixth Annual Snap Fitness “Off The Couch” on Wednesday, November 2, at Goldenstein Gallery in uptown Sedona. A public service program of the Sedona Marathon, Off The Couch, was created to give people in our community support while moving toward their individual fitness goals. Past participants have lost pounds and inches butmore importantly integrated new healthy habits into their lifestyle.
Sedona AZ (October 28, 2011) – The City of Sedona Arts and Culture Commission will honor the Northern Arizona Watercolor Society at the 4th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards on Thursday, November 10th, at 5:30 PM at Los Abrigados Resort And Spa in the Landmark Ballroom. Seating is limited and reservations are required by October 31st. Call (928) 282-7098 to reserve a seat.
Sedona AZ (October 28, 2011) – Registration for Grasshopper Basketball League begins Tuesday, November 1 for children in grades 1 through 4. This is the fifth year the City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department has sponsored it. Whether you are a coach or a player, we offer a fun and exciting season for all who participate in this league. This is a low-pressure league with an emphasis placed on teaching children the rules and fundamentals of basketball. Each child receives his or her own team jersey to keep at the end of the season.
Sedona AZ (October 27, 2011) – The City of Sedona will begin the process to mill and repave City streets starting November 1, 2011 with an expected completion date of November 23, 2011.
Flagstaff, AZ (October 27, 2011) – Pending favorable conditions and approval from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, fire managers on the Flagstaff Ranger District are planning to continue prescribed pile burns behind Little America tomorrow, October 28. Eastside Project piles – approximately 30 acres of piles located near Fisher Point south of Little America. Smoke will be light and will disperse to the west with the forecast winds. Little to no residual smoke is expected, as piles are smaller and should be completely consumed by nightfall.
Sedona AZ (October 26, 2011) – The City of Sedona is currently seeking to fill a vacancy on the Sustainability Commission. The vacancy is for an unexpired term ending on December 31, 2012. The deadline to submit applications to be considered to serve on the Sustainability Commission is Monday, November 28, 2011 at 5:00 pm.