Sedona, Az–To commemorate America 250, the Sedona Heritage Museum is offering free admission for local residents every Thursday throughout summer 2026. Local residents will receive free admission to the Museum every Thursday starting June 18 and continuing through August 27. Residents of Sedona, Village of Oak Creek, and the entire Verde Valley are considered local. To receive their free admission, local residents need only tell Museum staff and volunteers at the front desk that they are local. There is no limit to the number of times local residents may take advantage of this opportunity. “America 250 is an excellent excuse…
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Sedona, AZ- Come one come all! Auditions for the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s whimsical, colorful and fun production of Peter and Wendy will be held on July 27 at West Sedona School multipurpose room. Registration will start at 9AM. There are roles for students first grade through 12th grade. Approximately 50-60 local students will be cast to appear in the show. Up to 4 students will be cast as Assistant Directors. There is no guarantee that everyone who auditions will be cast in the play. Students wishing to audition must arrive before the scheduled starting time of 10AM and stay for…
Sedona AZ– The Arts Academy of Sedona (AAS) invites the community to its next Friday Night at the Theater, a monthly cabaret-style showcase celebrating the rich artistic talent of the Verde Valley. Presented on the third Friday of each month, the event takes place at AAS’s new theater home in The New Room at Sedona United Methodist Church, 110 Indian Cliffs Road, Sedona. On Friday, June 19, from 7:00–8:30 p.m., audiences are invited to enjoy an uplifting evening filled with music, dance, storytelling, poetry, comedy, and theatrical performance. Designed to bring people together through the arts, Friday Night at the…
SEDONA, Ariz. – The city and their contractor, Cactus Asphalt, will execute a citywide crack seal project the week of June 22, 2026, on sections of the following streets: Schnebly Hill Road Posse Ground Road Carruth Drive Grasshopper Lane Grounds Drive Silex Circle Little Scout Lane Brewer Road Calle Del Sol Crack sealing is a technique that involves filling roadway cracks with a sealant to prevent water and debris from entering and causing further roadway deterioration. Once complete, these improvements will extend pavement life and improve the road quality for motorists. Work may occur Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m.…
Yavapai County, AZ – Yavapai Reentry Project, a project of MATFORCE, is seeking committed individuals to volunteer as Community Coaches. In this role, you will support those transitioning back into society following incarceration, providing vital mentorship and guidance that creates a lasting impact. If you are eager to contribute to your community, this position offers a powerful way to get involved. By becoming a Community Coach, you will offer one-on-one assistance, including emotional support, resource navigation, and referrals. No specific education, qualifications, or previous experience are required—only a genuine desire to help others. Participants will receive free training to prepare…
[SEDONA/VERDE VALLEY, AZ] The Sedona International Film Festival, in partnership with Unify Sedona Verde Valley, invites the community to a vibrant Pride Month celebration featuring an acclaimed romantic comedy and a colorful Bollywood-style party designed to bring people together through film, culture, and connection on Saturday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The event will feature a special screening of the acclaimed film A Nice Indian Boy, followed by a lively Bollywood-style celebration in the theatre courtyard. The event brings together Pride Month, cultural celebration, and community connection in a joyful evening. Filled with humor,…
By Sanford Bach — Sedona, AZ — For years, the city has been guided by many of the same political voices, the same familiar leadership, and the same governing philosophy. And while those leaders helped shape Sedona into the remarkable community it is today, there comes a moment in the life of every city when it must decide whether to look backward – or forward. This election is not simply about replacing one group of candidates with another. It is about deciding what kind of future Sedona wants for itself. Does the city continue relying on the same ideas, the…
National Theatre of London’s acclaimed new production debuts on the big screen Sedona, Az – The National Theatre of London continues its season with its acclaimed new production of “The Playboy of the Western World” showing in Sedona June 14-16 on the big screen at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdlgR2FDbRI Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery. Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s…
Yavapai County, AZ – MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization that is dedicated to preventing youth substance use, is hosting a summer virtual parenting class in July. Parenting the Love and Logic Way®: This virtual 6-week course will be held on Tuesdays, July 14th, 21st, 28th, and August 4th, 11th, and 18th, 2026, from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and will be facilitated by Kimberly Gregory & Kelly Mattox. The Love and Logic manner of parenting highlights the importance of a strong, loving connection between parents and children to encourage positive behavior and sound choices. In this class, the facilitators will tackle common daily challenges faced by parents and caregivers. Strategies will be…
Randy Crewse cares deeply about two things: his community and music. He has combined these two passions by using an AI program to create a song about an issue that he sees as critical for his hometown of Sedona, AZ. “I live here, my family is here, I worked here, and I volunteer here,” he said. “A lot of what I love about Sedona is possible because of Home Rule.” Randy is referring to Prop 400, a local government spending measure that goes before the City’s voters every four years and will be on the July 21 ballot. The Alternative…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory Somewhere along the line, caring about others, any others beyond our immediate family, and not always them, went out of vogue. I am puzzled by the wanton willingness to kick people to the curb. I shouldn’t be. I walked away from a son nearly 6 years ago. God, has it been that long? I chose to forgo a relationship in hopes that taking myself out of the picture would engender change, even if that change meant I would no longer be a part of his, or my grandson’s life. I would guess that his version of…
By Rabbi Alicia Magal Sedona, AZ — The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, located at 100 Meadowlark Drive off Route 179 in Sedona, is a welcoming, egalitarian, inclusive congregation dedicated to building a link from the past to the future by providing religious, educational, social and cultural experiences. The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services, programs, concerts, and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Office telephone: 928 204-1286. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom. All are invited to Erev Shabbat service on Friday, June…
By David Stephen Sedona, AZ — There is a recent [June 8, 2026] analysis in Nature, Why are so many young people getting cancer? What researchers do and don’t know, stating that, “Colorectal cancer is one of the clearest examples: in the United States, the incidence of advanced colorectal cancer has increased by about 3% each year since around 2010 in people between the ages of 20 and 49. In 2023, colorectal cancer became the leading cause of cancer death in this age group.” “And Ng pointed to research published this year that analysed changes to chemical groups attached to DNA…
By Jack E. Koepke Sedona, AZ — Arguments for continuing Home Rule often rely on mischaracterizations of legitimate efforts to restrain the City’s increasingly aggressive pursuit of tourism through ever-expanding and excessive budgets. If Home Rule fails on July 21, Sedona will not descend into the dystopian scenario portrayed by Home Rule advocates. The City’s current operations are already funded through June 2027 under the Home Rule authorization approved in 2022. Police protection, essential services, street maintenance and day-to-day operations would continue uninterrupted. Existing capital projects could be temporarily paused while the City determines its next funding path. Several realistic…
By Joseph Rittenhouse SEDONA, Ariz. — In a Sedona election year already marked by debate over growth, spending, and the future direction of Sedona, one issue continues to reverberate through the community: the city’s unsuccessful attempt to keep Proposition 403 off the ballot. Proposition 403, or the “Sedona Cultural Park Preservation Act,” is a voter-led initiative on the July 21, 2026 ballot that seeks to designate the 41-acre city-owned Western Gateway property (formerly the Cultural Park) as a Parks and Recreation facility On March 31, the Sedona City Council voted to retain Phoenix law firm Herrera Arellano LLP to challenge…