Sedona AZ (September 23, 2016) -With the passing of Senate Bill (SB) 1350, which now prohibits cities and towns from banning the use of single family residences for short term vacation rentals, the city of Sedona’s Community Development Department encourages those interested in renting their property as a short term rental to contact the Community Development Department to discuss the state regulation and city policies the property owner will need to follow.
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Camp Verde AZ (September 23, 2016) – Fort Verde Days serves as the Town of Camp Verde’s annual homecoming and celebrates the military post around which the town grew. The Fort Verde Days celebration will be held throughout the weekend in Camp Verde on Saturday, October 8 and Sunday, October 9, 2016. Fort Verde State Historic Park will host events during Fort Verde Days in conjunction with town events and will offer a chance to get a glimpse of the past on the grounds of the original military post. This is a fee FREE weekend at the Fort.
Sedona AZ (September 23, 2016) – Excitement for the grape reigns at a wine festival to support Red Rose Inspiration for Animals, coming to the Sedona Village.Amadeus Larew, director and fearless leader of the Sedona Village Welcome Center, is excited to facilitate this event which will showcase Arizona wine and beer. A wine trivia contest will decide this year’s Bacchus and his/her court. Wandering minstrels and news callers will be roaming throughout the event wearing period costumes. Though this Bacchanalia will strive to be a traditional Roman Festival. Tickets are just $15 and will include 5 tastes of wine or beer…
By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (September 23, 2016) – Sedona Public Library joins with the American Library Association and public libraries nationwide to encourage everyone to access the free services available at their local library during September, Library Card Sign-up Month .
By Ted Grussing… there is a lot of beautiful abstract art on the surface of the planet and I shoot a lot of it even though I don’t send much of it out, still it is natural and I get to pick and choose the crops and of course establish best angle for optimum light to show the features off. I took this shot last week on my way north to the Grand Canyon. This is part of the very thick lava flow from S-P Crater and the lighting was probably as good as I have ever had when trying…
By Ted Grussing… on display … hundreds of millions of years, on the surface, for all to see. I took this shot on the way home from Coal Mine Canyon (s) yesterday. The beautifully eroded foreground is the end of Coal Mine Mesa … a several hundred foot drop where it breaks off and the Moenkopi formation (about 240 million years old) is exposed in its fabulous orange red color and then older layers exposed as the terrain continues to descend to the Little Colorado River which is the dark green line that crosses the image from left to right.
New acclaimed independent films premiere at the Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (September 21, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of the critically-acclaimed new films “A Tale of Love and Darkness” and “Equity” showing Sept. 30-Oct. 5 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Cornville AZ (September 21, 2016) – On Saturday, September 17, 2016, around 4:30 AM, YCSO deputies were dispatched to the 5600 block of E. Whisper Ridge, Cornville, regarding a burglary just occurred. This area is also known as the Verde Santa Fe subdivision located off Cornville Road. The homeowner/victim, in his 80’s, awoke to the sound of someone in his house rummaging through cabinet drawers. The victim grabbed his handgun, confronted a male suspect and ordered him to lie on the floor. When the victim had to leave the room briefly to access a phone, the suspect was able to escape…
Jerome AZ (September 21, 2016) – Enjoy the fall evening in Jerome during the October 1st First Saturday Art Walk. Once again, the magical mountain town will be hosting a night filled with art, music and refreshments galore. Art Walk is the only night that galleries are open from 5 to 8pm. Members like Nellie Bly opening a show by John Johnston, Patrick Lincoln in The New State Motor Company and The Mark Hemleben Gallery in the Old Jerome High School all bring a fresh energy to the vibrant art scene in Jerome. With 22 participating galleries and studios and…
Verde Valley AZ (September 21, 2016) – Back-to-back public forums about two topics of high interest to many Arizona residents have been scheduled by Arizona Town Hall officials on Wednesday, Sept. 28, at the Yavapai College campus in Clarkdale.The first is a Community Outreach Program, “Arizona and Mexico.” Beginning at 11 a.m. and ending at noon in Building G, Room 105, it will review results and recommendations resulting from the 108th Arizona Town Hall conducted in April.
Verde Valley AZ (September 21, 2016) – Did you know more than half of all car seats are installed incorrectly? Do you feel an urge to check the buckles, straps, bases and LATCH of your child’s seat?Go ahead. We can wait. But if you want a refresher in addition to reading the manual that came with your car seat, this video provides general car seat safety tips about installation, fit and when your child should move up to a new seat.
By Ted Grussing… take off from KSEZ and establish a heading of 031 for 78.3 nautical miles (90.05 statute miles) brought me to Coal Mine Canyon on Coal Mine Mesa at the North end of the Painted Desert. It is about fifteen miles SE of Tuba City and SR 264 runs very close to the canyons. Before reaching Coal Mine Canyon I got some truly spectacular shots in the Painted Desert as it climbed up to Coal Mine Mesa crossing the Moenkopi Wash.
Sedona AZ (September 20, 2016) – Join the Verde Valley Humane Society at their “A Pup and a Cup” adoption event at Starbucks at 1885 W. SR 89A, West Sedona, on Sunday, September 25th from 8am to 11.30am. They will have adoptable dogs there that would love to go home with you. For more details, call the shelter at 928.634.7387. verdevalleyhumanesociety.org.
Film Festival partners with Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley for special event Sedona AZ (September 19, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the multiple award-winning film “Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope” showing Monday, Sept. 26. There will be one show only at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The film screening will be followed by a discussion.Directed by James Redford, “Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope” chronicles the birth of a…
By Ted Grussing… two rivers and many rims … this is a shot from Friday whilst up North shooting the canyon country … it struck me how strange we humans are. Like what do you see as you look at this image? I see some of the most beautiful canyons anywhere in the world formed by erosion and upheavals of earth over millions of years … but we must have names and defined boundaries so we know what to say is important, beautiful or whatever. To me it is a continuum of one beautiful landscape, but for precision, here we…