Flagstaff, AZ (October 26, 2011) – Pending favorable conditions and approval from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, fire managers on the Coconino National Forest are planning to continue prescribed fire efforts on the Victorine Project as well as conduct pile burns around Flagstaff tomorrow, October 27. Eastside Project piles – approximately 47 acres of piles located near Fisher Point south of Little America, as well as northeast of Mountainaire. Smoke will be light and will disperse to the east with the forecast winds. Little to no residual smoke is expected, as piles are smaller and should be completely consumed by…
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Verde Valley, AZ (October 26, 2011) – The public is invited to come join in this National Trails Day celebration event with a Dutch-oven cowboy cookout, Saturday, November 5, from 11 A.M. to 2 P.M. at Sycamore Park in Rimrock, Arizona. This is a chance for the family to try some delicious Dutch-oven cowboy cooking and to win some fabulous prizes donated by local artists and community businesses. The purpose of this event is to share community interests concerning proposed motorized and non-motorized trails here in the Verde Valley and the Beaver Creek area.
Tale inspired by true story of the 1953 ‘Last Great Air Race’ debuts in festival’s cinema series Sedona AZ (October 26, 2011) – A forbidden love, an impossible choice and a secret pact are all the ingredients of the epic award-winning drama “Bride Flight” which will premiere in Sedona on Tuesday, Nov. 8 as part of the Sedona International Film Festival’s Tuesday Cinema Series. There will be two screenings of the film at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at Harkins Sedona Six Theatres. “Bride Flight” is getting rave reviews from critics and audiences all around the world. Rex Reed from…
Sedona, AZ (October 26, 2011)- The Sedona Gallery Association is pleased to announce events for the next 1st Friday, November 4, 2011. The Sedona Gallery Association represents the collaborative efforts of the premiere galleries in Sedona to ensure that art lovers and artists alike experience the best art environment imaginable.
Sedona AZ (October 26, 2011) – The City is auctioning miscellaneous computer equipment through publicsurplus.com. To view or bid on any item, go to www.publicsurplus.com and search “Agency” for City of Sedona. Check back often to see newly released items for public viewing. If you would like more information, please call the City Manager’s office at (928) 204-7127.
Sedona AZ (October 26, 2011) – Gene K. Garrison will talk about her writing career and books, From Thunder to Breakfast, Widowhood Happens, There’s Something About Cave Creek and Javalina (Have-uh-WHAT? ) at 6:30 pm on November 1st at the Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Road, Sedona. She will also be available to sign books. Gene and her husband moved to Sedona twelve years ago. It had always been a favorite family place. When their sons were growing up every vacation started out from Phoenix up through Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon. The boys thought that this was the gateway…
Flagstaff, AZ (October 26, 2011) – Pending favorable conditions and approval from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, fire managers on the Coconino National Forest are planning two prescribed fire projects for October 26. Kachina Project – 10 acres of pile burning just west of I-17, south of Kachina Village. Piles are small and should be consumed before the end of the day. Smoke will disperse to the south and may be briefly noticeable on I-17. Little to no overnight smoke is expected. Victorine Project – Approximately 500 acres located southeast of the community of Blue Ridge, off Forest Road…
Cottonwood AZ (October 26, 2011) – Two time Juno Award-winning Banjoist Jayme Stone and his quartet travel to Cottonwood as part of their national “Room of Wonders” Tour for a special concert at Old Town Center for the Arts on Saturday, November 5th at 7:30 pm. Stone and musicians will feature music from their new CD ‘Room of Wonders’, inspired by folk dances from around the world.
Flagstaff, AZ (October 26, 2011) – The popular Doe Bear Trailhead near Sedona will be closed Monday October 31 and Tuesday November 1 while a vault toilet is being installed. Though the parking area will be closed, the trails will remain open. Alternative parking is available at the nearby Aerie Trailhead and Fay Canyon Trailhead. Visitors should be cautious of crews and heavy equipment while in the area. For additional information, contact the Red Rock Ranger District at 928-203-7500.
Sedona AZ (October 26, 2011) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host a “Behind-the-Scenes” open house on Saturday, November 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Museum. Ever wonder how a museum catalogs, conserves and stores historic artifacts? Do you enjoy handyman projects and wonder how those are applied in a museum setting? If you answered ‘yes’ to either question, plan to attend this special event.
Flagstaff, AZ (October 26, 2011) – The fall season for collecting live trees, known as “wildings,” from National Forest lands begins Friday, October 28 and ends November 28 on the Flagstaff District of the Coconino National Forest. There are typically two wildings permit seasons – one in the spring and another in the fall, for approximately one month while plants are dormant. Permits will be available for coniferous trees only (Douglas Fir, White Fir, Ponderosa Pine, Pinyon Pine, and Juniper). Due to the severe decline of Aspen stands across the forest and lack of natural regeneration, Aspen seedlings will not…
Sedona AZ (October 26, 2011) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host a book-signing for author Julie McDonald on Saturday, November 5th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Museum. McDonald will be signing her two latest books. First, is “Farm Your Front Yard” and is specifically geared to those living at higher elevations in the arid southwest. She shares a wealth of experience in how to successfully grow both flowers and vegetables using organic principles, all the while maintaining her sense of humor in the face of all Mother Nature’s challenges. “It is time to bring the vegetables…
Truly an E Ticket Ride Sedona, AZ October 25, 2011) – The town of Sedona has more than resorts and gift shops. It has Oak Creek, which bubbles from springs at the head of the canyon, first as a trickle and then into a flowing current. Then, after some 30 miles, it joins the Verde River just outside Cottonwood. In the summer the creek provides relief from the summer heat and is a favorite getaway for Phoenicians. In the winter Oak Creek is a raging river, Cascading over the rocks in the riverbed and sometimes into the adjoining neighborhoods lining…
Verde Valley AZ (October 24, 2011) – Gary Beverly, Ph.D. will provide an update on the Upper Verde River Wild and Scenic proposal and other Upper Verde issues when he speaks to the Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset in Prescott (two blocks behind True Value). Beverly will discuss what providing Wild and Scenic designation for the river can and cannot do, the legislative language for Congress, stakeholder reactions, plans to move towards Congressional action, and how people can help.
Flagstaff, AZ (October 24, 2011) – Pending favorable conditions and approval from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, fire managers on the Coconino National Forest are planning two prescribed fire projects for tomorrow, October 25. Ft Valley Project: Located north and west of Hwy 180 off Forest Road 164B, crews anticipate burning approximately 267 acres. Steady southwest winds in the forecast will disperse smoke to the north and east around the San Francisco Peaks and through Schultz Pass. Drifting smoke will be noticeable on Flagstaff’s northern and eastern horizons. Overnight winds are expected to continue, which will further minimize smoke impacts…