Sedona AZ (September 6, 2019) – Due to the continued unseasonably hot weather and lack of monsoonal moisture, Sedona Fire District is suspending all issued burn permits for the burning of yard debris. “The National Weather service is advising us that a more normalized weather pattern will be developing in the next week to 10 days,” said Fire Marshal Jon Davis, “We will continue to re-evaluate conditions and allow open burning of yard debris as soon as is prudent.”
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By Carson RalstonLibrary Specialist-Adult ProgramsCamp Verde AZ (September 6, 2019) – Join us at 1:00 pm on Monday, September 23rd for a screening and discussion of the movie The Public.In The Public, written and directed by Emilio Estevez, an unusually bitter Arctic blast has made its way to downtown Cincinnati and the front doors of the public library where the action of the film takes place.
Featuring “Dark Skies, New Research and New Outreach: All the News from Lowell Observatory”Sedona AZ (September 6, 2019) – As Keep Sedona Beautiful resumes its Preserving the Wonder(tm) Speaker Series from summer break, on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, the nonprofit organization will present Jeff Hall, Director of Flagstaff’s Lowell Observatory.
Sedona AZ (September 6, 2019) – The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley and OLLI at Yavapai College – Sedona/Verde Valley offer a stimulating presentation and discussion on two topics that will impact the coming election in Arizona and across the country: Dark Money and the Electoral College. The program will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019, 12:30PM-2:00PM at Yavapai College, Room 34, 4215 Arts Village Drive, Sedona.
Sedona AZ (September 6, 2019) – The Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona celebrated the 19th annual Spirit of Sedona event on Thursday, September 5 at Enchantment Resort. Approximately 200 community members gathered to honor the 2019 nonprofit grant recipients and philanthropic leaders in the community.With the support of its Board of Advisors and volunteer grant review panelists, ACF of Sedona awarded over $160,000 in grants this year to 47 nonprofits serving Sedona and the Verde Valley. Funded projects address various community needs in the areas of the environment, animal welfare, arts and culture, community improvement, diversity education, social justice, and healthcare.…
By Rabbi Alicia MagalJewish Community of Sedona and the Verde ValleySedona AZ (September 6, 2019) – The Jewish New Year – Rosh Hashanah, and The Day of Atonement – Yom Kippur, together known as the High Holy Days, seem “late” this year: Rosh Hashanah begins on the evening of Sunday, September 29, 2019, continuing through the first day, Monday, September 30th, and second day, Tuesday, October 1st. Yom Kippur begins on Tuesday evening, October 8, and continues on Wednesday, October 9th. Of course, the Jewish New Year always comes on the same Hebrew date, the new moon of Tishrei in the Hebrew…
By Elizabeth Cate, Collection Development LibrarianSedona AZ (September 6, 2019) – Each fall publishing season brings a large selection of new releases in every genre, from biography and history to mystery, science fiction, and literary fiction. Although you’ll have to wait a few months to read them all, you can still place a hold on many forthcoming books now so that your fall reading list is in order. Log in to your library account, give us a call at 928-282-7714, or drop by the reference desk to reserve your copies.Here’s a small sampling of some of the most anticipated fall…
By Ted Grussing… I absolutely love this shot of a great blue heron down at Page Springs trying to get out of Dodge with a large razorback sucker that he has speared … he appears to be well over gross weight limitations and were he an aircraft he would be hitting the fence or in this case the dikes separating the ponds. This is the 16th shot in the sequence after he speared the fish with his beak and began trying to go airborne … he flew through the weeds on top of the dike still struggling for altitude. Heron’s do…
Sedona AZ (September 5, 2019) – The music of The Beach Boys is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time and taking you back to summer days in the sand! Join the finest Beach Boys tribute band — The Southwest Surfers — for a special tribute to the music of one of the most beloved classic bands ever to grace the stage and the beach. The Southwest Surfers will bring their tribute to the music of The Beach Boys to the “Beach Party at the Ranch” event on Saturday, Sept. 14, presented by the Sedona International…
Clarkdale AZ (September 5, 2019) – The Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum resumes it tour schedule for the guided history tours of the historic Clark Memorial Clubhouse located in downtown Clarkdale on September 18, October 16, November 20 and December 19, 2019. Guided walking tours, which are handicap accessible begin at 9:45am in the museum building located at 900 First North Street, one block north of the red caboose at Main and Ninth streets.Allow two hours, wear comfortable footwear and dress for the weather.
Phoenix AZ (September 5, 2019) – On September 4, 2019 the Governor’s Regulatory Review Council (GRRC) voted unamimously (6 to 0) to approve a rule initiated by the Arizona Game and Fish Commission to ban wildlife killing contests (WKCs) for predators and other fur-bearing animals in Arizona. A grassroots effort energized by concerned citizens throughout Arizona, along with Animal Wellness Action and other environmental and animal protection organizations, provided the pressure that prompted the rulemaking action. The measure will take effect 60 days from today, preventing the fall WKCs.”Participants in Wildlife Killing Contests are serial killers of wildlife,” said Lain Kahlstrom,…
Sedona AZ (September 5, 2019) – Human books will share their stories on Sunday, Sept. 22, during the third annual Sedona Human Library™ event, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sedona Public Library. Hear stories about transforming adversity and overcoming self-victimization after being bullied and stereotyped for their religion, gender identity, sexual preferences, body modifications or spiritual talents and skills. Hosted by the Sedona International City of Peace, Rotary Club of Sedona and Sedona Public Library, the goal of the event is to dissolve prejudices and develop new ways of relating.
Sedona AZ (September 5, 2019) – Ask any firefighter what the number 343 means to them and the conversation will immediately turn to September 11, 2001. Of the 2977 people that were killed in the terrorist attacks 343 of them were firefighters and another 71 were police officers. Not only did America change that day, but so did the fire service.On Wednesday September 11, 2019 at 8:45 a.m., Sedona Fire District will host a 9/11 memorial ceremony. The setting for the ceremony will be at the 9/11 Memorial Plaza in front of Fire Station 6. The Memorial Plaza contains a…
Camp Verde AZ (September 5, 2019) – The next Music in the Stacks, a free monthly concert series, will take place on Thursday, September 12th at 5:30 pm in Camp Verde Community Library’s Fireside Room. Music in the Stacks is a showcase of local and national musicians who entertain regularly in Northern Arizona. There are 4-6 different performers during the show, with a rotating variety each month.
Sedona AZ (September 5, 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, September 16th, 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…