Sedona AZ (October 28, 2019) – The city of Sedona will conduct its 2020 Primary Election on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, and its General Election, if necessary, on Tuesday, November 3, 2020. If a candidate receives a majority of all the votes cast at the Primary Election, they will be elected to the office for which they are a candidate, effective the date of the General Election. A General Election is only required if the offices are not filled at the Primary Election. The new City Council members will be seated between November 24, 2020 and December 8, 2020.
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Eight ocean film shorts featured in world-wide festival making Sedona stopSedona AZ (October 26, 2019) – Ocean loving audiences will be able to immerse themselves in the wonders of the ocean without getting their feet wet as the Ocean Film Festival World Tour makes a splash in theatres and cinemas across the country. The festival, which features a carefully curated selection of the world’s most captivating ocean-themed will light up the screen at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 4 and 7 p.m., presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.Designed to mesmerize and captivate, the Ocean…
Flagstaff AZ (October 26, 2019) – As the weather continually changes this time of year, Coconino National Forest firefighters make plans to conduct prescribed burns and also alternate plans to focus on burns at locations where weather changes may help mitigate smoke impacts.These burns are among the prescribed burn projects planned for the Flagstaff Ranger District and the Mogollon Rim Ranger District this fall and are part of a strategy to allow fire across the landscape in order to restore forests to healthier conditions, protect watersheds and improve the safety of the communities around them.
Cottonwood AZ (October 26, 2019) – Climate Change: Building a Path Forward, Saturday, November 2 @12:30 pm – 1:45 pm at the Cottonwood Public Library, 100 S. 6th Street. This presentation will explore the solutions that have been put forward by research teams at university and government agencies and by many private groups and individuals looking to reduce their own carbon footprints. Global and regional plans to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 will be discussed. The presentation is free and open to the public.
Independent Study Results Released on this Innovative Program Prescott AZ (October 26, 2019) – In a one-year period, over 1000 individuals received service referrals that provided opportunity and hope through a link to critical, sometimes lifesaving, resources.“The community service providers, law enforcement agencies, and court systems throughout Yavapai County have made it possible to connect individuals with unmet behavioral health needs, who interact with the criminal justice system, with appropriate services to meet those needs. The partnerships involved support the community at some of our most vulnerable moments and have demonstrated that holistic, collaborative efforts will provide multiple opportunities…
Sedona AZ (October 26, 2019 – For 60 years, the non-profit University of Metaphysics, based in Sedona, has offered post-secondary education in higher consciousness. They have 14,000 alumni of their on-line programs, from 120 countries, who have gone on to serve as teachers, counselors, life coaches, wellness practitioners, and ministers.
Sedona AZ (October 26, 2019) – The Northern Arizona Chapter of Compassion & Choices and the Sedona Public Library will host the first of four discussions on the book Finish Strong: Putting Your Priorities First at Life’s End by Barbara Coombs Lee on Monday, November 4 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Library’s Si Birch Community Room. The first discussion will focus on the first three chapters with subsequent discussions taking place on November 18, December 2, and December 16. Registration is not required, and books will be available for purchase, however participants are encouraged to purchase the book…
Sedona AZ (October 26, 2019) – Census positions provide an opportunity to earn extra income while helping your community. The results of the 2020 Census will help determine each state’s representation in Congress, as well as how certain funds are spent for schools, hospitals, roads, and more. This is your chance to play a part in history and help ensure that everyone in your community is counted.
Sedona AZ (October 26, 2019) – The Literate Lizard Bookstore is pleased to host three Arizona horror writers for a Day of the Dead Reception Friday, November 1st from 5:30-7pm. Schmooze with authors Michelle Baillargeon, Roman Jackson and Drew Strickland, hear readings from their books, and enjoy some light refreshments at this free event.
Cottonwood AZ (October 26, 2019) – The Muse Gallery has three featured artists for November 9th Second Saturday Art & Cultural Walk, occuring during Walkin’ On Main. Joan Bourque, muralist and painter, regularly features original paintings from her book Dreams of Dolphins Dancing, and for this event will also be working on her #OTCMuseGallery mural in the parking lot. Heather Bamberg will have an expanded inventory of her nature-inspired metalsmith jewelry, and be in-house to take any special orders, and explain her process, which is done entirely off-grid in her solar-powered studio in Chino Valley. Beth Courtright-Detwiler will have a…
Morgan Spurlock’s follow-up film featured In one-day-only special debut eventSedona AZ (October 25, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a special premiere of Morgan Spurlock’s “Super Size Me 2: Holy Chicken!” on Tuesday, Nov. 5. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Muckraking filmmaker Morgan Spurlock reignites his battle with the food industry – this time with Big Chicken – as he opens his own fast food restaurant.In the 15 years since “Super Size Me”, the fast-food industry has undergone a makeover. Today, chain restaurants tout food…
Arizona Water Law Basics: Water Attorney Explains State Law and Answers Questions at November 9 CWAG MeetingPrescott AZ (October 25, 2019) – What is the origin of Arizona’s water laws, how have the laws evolved and what will drive changes in the future? Water attorney Clyde Halstead will start at the beginning before statehood and provide an overview of the law today with details specific to the Prescott area at a presentation by the Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 10 a.m.-noon at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation building, 882 Sunset Ave. in Prescott.
Sedona AZ (October 25, 2019) – At 3:30 p.m., on Sunday, November 10, 2019, the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley invites the Sedona/Verde Valley community to join us for an engaging presentation by author, artist, genealogist Susan Weinberg. Ms. Weinberg will present a fascinating multi-media program based on her book, “We Spoke Jewish: A Legacy in Stories.” Of all her pursuits, Ms. Weinberg’s primary medium is story through which we come to understand our connection with each other.
Sedona AZ (October 25, 2019) – Beginning Nov. 4, management of the business licensing function will move from the city’s Financial Services Department to the City Clerk. Entrepreneurs desiring to apply for or renew a Sedona business license will submit applications and payment to the City Clerk office located at 102 Roadrunner Dr.The process of applying for or renewing a license will remain the same. Learn how to get a business license by visiting sedonaaz.gov/businesslicense.
By Cheryl L. Yeatts, Manager of Sedona Public Library in the VillageSedona AZ (October 25, 2019) – Besides being home to famous national parks such as Grand Canyon, Petrified Forest, and Saguaro, Arizona boasts 35 state parks and state historic parks. In our own backyard, we have Slide Rock and Red Rock State Parks. Nearby, you can visit Dead Horse Ranch State Park or Fort Verde State Historic Park. Just up the road in Flagstaff, you can explore local history at Riordan Mansion State Historic Park.To learn more about Arizona’s state parks, join award-winning travel writer Roger Naylor at 10:30…