Flagstaff AZ (May 9, 2019) – Join park rangers and volunteers for a celebration of World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) at Walnut Canyon National Monument on Saturday, May 11th. WMBD is a global celebration of migratory bird species and the conservation of their habitat.
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Sedona AZ (May 9, 2019) – This year, the Sustainability Alliance declared Earth Day Month. At least thirty-five different groups held Earth Day events in the Verde Valley during April involving well over 6000 people. (Roughly half of the events reported their participation to us estimated at 5924). Events ranged from the Yavapai/Apache/Camp Verde Earth Day Celebration to Sedona’s household hazardous waste collection which collected 8,770 lbs. of hazardous waste and 17,237 lbs. of electronics.
Flagstaff AZ (May 9, 2019) – The Flagstaff Ranger District of the Coconino National Forest has begun selling commercial firewood permits for six areas of live “shaggy bark” juniper trees near Yeager Canyon that will provide approximately 10 cords of wood in each area.Permits cost $50 and can only be purchased at the Flagstaff Ranger Station, across from the Flagstaff Mall at 5057 N. Hwy 89, Flagstaff; (928) 526-0866, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Clarkdale AZ (May 9, 2019) – Contra Dance in Clarkdale is pleased to announce that the founder of our organization, Deb Comly, will be calling dances to the live tunes of Steve Elliott and Friends at the May 18th dance. This is the last dance until October.Come at 6:30 to learn the basics of contra dance and then dance until 10 PM at the Clarkdale Clubhouse, 19 N. 9th St. at 9th and Main streets. If you can walk, you can contra!
Sedona AZ (May 9, 2019) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will hold a Rummage & Treasures Sale on Saturday, May 18 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Museum. Proceeds will benefit the Museum’s services and programs. Museum volunteers will hold a concurrent Bake Sale of homemade goodies packaged to take home and enjoy.
Sedona AZ (May 9, 2019) – Residents who use the recycling bins at Posse Grounds Park will see a change beginning May 29.The Sedona Recycles bins located at the park at 525 Posse Ground Rd. will be moved from their current location in the parking lot near the baseball fields to the parking lot near the tennis courts, between the Parks and Recreation office and West Sedona School.
By Ted Grussing… to enter another domain … for whatever reason the Flower of the Argentine Giant cactus reminds me of the singularity of Greg Bear’s Eon. It is an entrance into other worlds and dimensions. I never tire of shooting them and took a bunch more today … this one on my afternoon walk. Shot it with my Canon 1DX and the 100/400mm lens. It is not necessary to always use a macro lens when shooting flowers and for me I like the flexibility of ability to pull in subjects when on a walk.
Molly Shannon stars as Emily Dickinson in dramatic comedy at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (May 8, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona premiere of the acclaimed new dramatic comedy “Wild Nights With Emily” May 17-20 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.In the mid-19th century, Emily Dickinson is writing prolifically, baking gingerbread, and enjoying a passionate, lifelong romantic relationship with another woman: her friend and sister-in-law Susan. Yes, this is the iconic American poet, popularly thought to have been a recluse.
Sedona AZ (May 8, 2019) – The Midgley Bridge parking lot and trailhead will be closed to the public temporarily on May 15-16 to facilitate infrastructure improvements.Midgley Bridge is a popular spot for Sedona visitors and is just north of Sedona on state Route 89A.
Phoenix AZ (May 8, 2019) – Rising temperatures and longer days mean spring is here and newborn wildlife are likely exploring the world around them.The Arizona Game and Fish Department understands the public’s desire to help seemingly “abandoned” animals such as baby birds and bunnies, however, the department reminds people to refuse the urge to “rescue” wildlife and to please leave baby wildlife alone.
Sedona AZ (May 8, 2019) – The city of Sedona will make improvements to the Wetlands Preserve adjacent to the Wastewater Treatment Facility, requiring brief closures.On May 10-11, crews will resurface the walkway around Pond 1. This will require a complete closure of the park on those two days for safety.
By Ted Grussing… a long time ago when the earth was erupting with fire and brimstone, forests were being ravaged and taking on new forms and purposes. Such was the case at a place we now know as Sunset Crater and the trees were scorched, gnarled, and distorted into mystical shapes and became home to spirits and creatures who eternally prowl the landscape looking for prey. High in a wooden cave, One surveils the landscape looking for movement, shadows and shapes that do not belong there and once seen or sensed she will launch her attack … successful, she survives…
Award-winning climbing film makes Sedona stop on world tourSedona AZ (May 7, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the globe in hosting the world tour of “The Dawn Wall” on Thursday, May 16 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.In January 2015, American rock climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson captivated the world with their effort to climb The Dawn Wall, a seemingly impossible 3,000-foot rock face in Yosemite National Park, California.The pair lived on the sheer vertical cliff for weeks, igniting a frenzy of global media attention.
The Stars Come out for the 14th Annual Bob Dylan Birthday Bash at the Old Town Center for the Arts Cottonwood AZ (May 7, 2019) – The Old Town Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the 14th Annual Bob Dylan Birthday Concert on Saturday, May 18th at 7:00 PM. You’re invited to come and hear some of your favorite Bob Dylan classics,This popular tribute to the music of Bob Dylan is performed annually by some of the best musicians in the Verde Valley area, celebrating the birthday (Bob will be 78 years young) of one of the most…
Drivers should expect long delays, budget extra travel timeSedona AZ (May 7, 2019) – Those traveling between Interstate 17 and Sedona along State Route 179 will need to plan extra travel time as the highway will be narrowed to one lane between the Red Rock Ranger Station and Chapel Road so Arizona Department of Transportation crews can apply chip seal.Beginning Monday, May 13, crews will restrict SR 179 to one lane in 3-mile segments through the Village of Oak Creek. Drivers moving through the area should expect long delays as each direction of traffic will alternate through the work zone.