Sedona AZ (October 3, 2019) – Start the Halloween season off right with Patricia Jacobson presenting and signing her new book Haunted Jerome, co-authored with Midge Steuber, on Saturday, October 5th from 2-4pm at The Literate Lizard Bookstore in (1575 W. SR89A in West Sedona.) Perhaps a few of the ghosts of Jerome will make the short trip down State Route 89A to join us!Jerome, Arizona holds the distinctive title of being the largest ghost town in America, said to be home to more spirits than humans. Once upon a time, Jerome was home to the largest copper mine in…
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Sedona AZ (October 3, 2019) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its Living History speaker series on Thursday October 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the Museum when Margaret Hangan presents “The Sheep Industry in Arizona”.Sheep have long been driven from the mountains to the valleys in Arizona, and still are to this day, including in the Verde Valley. Learn about the herds, herders, and routes. Hear stories of the Basque families who have been in this business for generations and how their industry has changed, yet stayed the same.
Sedona AZ (October 3, 2019) – The Boards of Directors of Keep Sedona Beautiful (KSB) and Save Our Ancient Red Rocks (SOAR) have voted to merge their organizations, including their boards, programs, and assets. “We have very compatible programs and I think we will both benefit from this merger,” according to Bill Pumphrey, President of KSB. “Our two groups have very similar missions – to protect the scenic beauty, national forest flora and fauna, and cultural treasures of the greater Sedona area,” said Peggy Chaikin, President of SOAR.
OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) Sedona Community Forum (formerly Lunch and Learn) will host McKenzie Jones, Sedona Sustainability Coordinator Sedona AZ (October 3, 2019) – Can you picture what Sedona will look like 50 years from now? That is hard to imagine, especially if you consider how much has changed over the past 50 years. But it is the job of McKenzie Jones, the City of Sedona’s new Sustainability Coordinator to envision and enhance our community far into the future.Everything we do today has possible long-range consequences on aspects of our environment, such as clean air and water, road safety, and the flora and fauna that surround us. …
Flagstaff AZ (October 3, 2019) – Over the next year, many visitors to Coconino National Forest will again have the opportunity to let the Forest Service know if their recreational desires are being fulfilled on Forest Service lands by random surveys being conducted forest-wide.This opportunity for input is the result of the 2020 National Visitor Use Monitoring (NVUM) survey, which will begin Tuesday (Oct. 1) on the forest and conducted for one year.
Sedona AZ (October 3, 2019) – Sedona’s Land Development Code update of 2018 has been recognized with an award from the Arizona Chapter of the American Planning Association.The code won in the “Ordinance/Regulation” category. Citizen volunteers and city staff members received the award at a ceremony at the 2019 APA Arizona Conference, in a ceremony held Sept. 12 in Oro Valley.
By Ted Grussing… little Heimi the 3rd is loading up his cheeks with food before he cuts out and heads for shelter to consume the food … then it will be back for some more. Actually this photo with the one cheek puffed out with food reminds me of the summer between junior and senior years of high school. I worked in the metallurgical lab attached to the foundry at the Minneapolis Moline factory on Lake Street and I smoked at the time … one of the other guys in the lab thought that smoking was awful and tried to convince…
Peter Sarsgaard and Rashida Johnes star in Sundance hit debuting at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (October 2, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the Sundance hit and critically-acclaimed new film “The Sound of Silence” Oct. 11-16 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Peter Sarsgaard and Rashida Jones star in this quietly moving tale of a successful “house tuner” who becomes stifled when he meets a client he can’t quite tune into.
Camp Verde AZ (October 2, 2019) – The Arizona Humanities Smithsonian Waterways Exhibit hosted at the Camp Verde Community Library comes to a close on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Supporting events with community partners continue through Friday, October 11, 2019. All of the Water|Ways events are free and open to the public.Yavapai College Verde Art Gallery will host a closing reception on Friday, October 11th from 5 – 7pm for the “Visions of the Verde” juried visual art exhibit. The exhibition feature artworks that celebrate or are otherwise influenced by the Verde Watershed.
Flagstaff AZ (October 2, 2019) – The Coconino National Forest will offer free-use and paid personal-use firewood permits at a variety of locations in Navajo and Hopi communities this week and weekend.These opportunities are part of the Coconino National Forest’s ongoing effort to increase access to firewood for tribal members and communities.
Camp Verde AZ (October 2, 2019) – One day only, Saturday, November 9 from opening at 9:00a to 4:00p Camp Verde Community Library will transform into a gaming venue to host the first ever Verde Valley Game Con. The Library and Camp Verde Youth Advisory Council is partnering with Game On from Prescott to bring this exciting event designed for all-ages, skill-levels and interests to the Verde Valley.
New federal regulations to require updated identification for U.S. travel starting Oct. 1, 2020Phoenix AZ (October 2, 2019) – Will your license fly? Don’t get grounded!Governor Doug Ducey’s Office, the Arizona Department of Transportation – Motor Vehicle Division and the Arizona Office of Tourism are reminding Arizonans of the one-year countdown to new federal identification regulations that will impact whether Arizonans are allowed to board commercial airplanes. The offices are encouraging Arizonans to get their AZ Travel IDs, which are the state driver licenses and ID cards that will be accepted at airport security after October 1, 2020.
Cottonwood AZ (October 2, 2019) – Join in for a fabulous evening of wine, music, food and ART in Old Town Cottonwood, along Historic 89A. Most merchants celebrate from 4-9pm.Starting at 735 N Main Street, at The Muse Gallery, you’ll find two featured artists in the house: Nancy White and Karon Leigh.
Wine & Dine in the Vines Fundraiser Celebrates Local Vintners, Fine Food and Scholarships, Oct 26 in ClarkdaleClarkdale AZ (October 2, 2019) – Wine & Dine in the Vines – the Yavapai College culinary fundraiser that brings area vintners, local wines and delicious dining together around a gorgeous Arizona sunset – will return to YC’s Southwest Wine Center on the Verde Valley Campus, 601 Black Hills Drive in Clarkdale, Saturday, October 26, at 5 p.m.Hosted by Yavapai College’s Friends of the Southwest Wine Center, Wine & Dine in the Vines has become a go-to social event for Arizona’s wine community.…
Sedona AZ (October 2, 2019) – If you have a piece of wood and a wood carving knife, come to Monday at the Museum at Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday, October 14th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and join the Verde Valley Woodcarvers. Hundreds of people have tried their hand at carving with this group since its founding in 1997 by Norm Knight. The group consists of carvers ranging from beginners to master carvers. Come by with your own equipment or just come to watch these artisans do relief carving, chip carving, and bark carving. There is no fee…