Sedona AZ (August 26, 2016) – When people use the term return on investment, they’re usually talking about money. They look for a good ROI when they invest in the stock market, for example. And because both the investment and the return are purely financial, ROI is very easy to calculate. ROI comes up in City Council discussions, too, but with a difference. For example, we might start to calculate the return on our destination marketing investment by adding up the taxes received from new tourist spending. But there are negative returns as well, like the cost of increasing police…
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By Elizabeth Cate, Collection Development LibrarianSedona AZ (August 26, 2016) – Perhaps you enjoyed a few of this summer’s bestselling titles such as The Girls, Barkskins, or The Gene. Other must-read books that were published recently include Belgravia by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes; The Underground Railroad, Oprah’s latest book club pick; and the memoir Hillbilly Elegy.
By Ted Grussing… the easy ones and listening to Sinatra … what was to be a busy day turned into a relaxing one and not much got done. My feathered friends did the flying and One and I enjoyed the rain. Maybe later today things will be rolling again, but then again maybe not … and I will enjoy the day regardless. Switched to Jim Brickman now. Easier music.
Sedona Film Festival and Mary D. Fisher Theatre present big screen debut in SedonaSedona AZ (August 25, 2016) – The Almeida will broadcast Rupert Goold’s production of “Richard III” — starring Ralph Fiennes as Shakespeare’s most notorious villain and Vanessa Redgrave as Queen Margaret — to cinemas around the world, including the Mary D. Fisher Theatre in Sedona. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere on Sunday, Sept. 4 at 3 p.m.Almeida Theatre Live will give worldwide audiences the opportunity to see plays from the stage at the Almeida’s London home for the first time.
Sedona AZ (August 25. 2016) – This year during Holiday Central, the city of Sedona’s Parks and Recreation Department will feature the Reindeer Route, a fun, interactive map that will lead people to nine, 9-foot reindeer throughout the city located at select businesses that opt to sponsor this opportunity.
Sedona AZ (August 25, 2016) – Since the kids are back at school, it’s the perfect time to come to Red Rock State Park and learn about nature. Even if your kids are all grown up, stop by for our featured events in September 2016, one of our daily bird walks or nature walk, or explore on your own. The cost is Red Rock State Park’s Entrance Fee of $7 per person for those aged 14 and up, $4 for children aged 7 to 13 and free for children 6 and younger. An additional fee is charged where noted. Make reservations…
Verde Valley AZ (August 25, 2016) – Due to a recent influx of reported IRS tax scam calls over the last few days, the Sheriff’s Office is reissuing updated informational warnings shared late last year. Almost daily, many Sheriff’s Office employees are also receiving the scam calls.The most common complaint involves scam artists acting as IRS agents and calling to demand money or indicate a tax refund is due as a means to obtain personal information. When the scammer claims an overdue tax payment, they will demand the taxpayer send cash via prepaid debit cards or ITunes gift cards. The calls…
Verde Valley AZ (August 25, 2016) – We hear local officials promising to protect the upper Verde River, but where is it and what makes it so special? Come find out from filmmaker Gary Beverly when he shows his film, “Viva la Verde!” to the Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation building, 882 Sunset in Prescott (two blocks behind True Value). There’s no charge and everyone is welcome.
Sedona AZ (August 25, 2016) – NAWBO Sedona Verde Valley Chapter is pleased to announce a new location for its monthly meetings; The Collective Sedona in the Village of Oak Creek. Venues will include The Schoolhouse Restaurant and The Vista Room above the Restaurant.
Sedona AZ (August 24, 2016) – The topic of “Arizona Water Sentinels and Water Quality in the Verde Watershed” will be featured at KSB’s Wednesday September 14th Preserving the Wonder™ Speaker Series. Members, residents and visitors are all welcome to join Keep Sedona Beautiful (“KSB”) at 5:30 p.m. at its historic Pushmataha Center on 360 Brewer Road. The evening will include complimentary appetizers donated by El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano and refreshments provided by KSB.
By Ted Grussing… starting with an early morning flight with Al Comello who got hundreds of shots of the airport from many angles and altitudes as well as some video … look for them to start appearing on the airport website soon. It was overcast so few shadows and even lighting which made for some great shots, towards the end we had some sun on the field and that looked great too. Then we headed out towards Perkinsville to the SW of Sedona and got a few neat shots of very low clouds and heavy rain. Back to Sedona and…
New acclaimed independent films premiere at the Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (August 24, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of the critically-acclaimed new films “Don’t Think Twice” and “Little Men” showing Sept. 2-7 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Cottonwood AZ (August 24, 2016) – On Tuesday, September 6th from 10:30 a.m. to approximately 2:00 p.m., a free field trip, “Beaver Blather and Otter Nonsense: Roles of Aquatic Mammals in Riparian Health”, will take participants along the Verde River to learn about beavers and otters, and the role they play in the ecosystem. Those who wish to join should meet at 10:30 a.m. at the Yavapai County Administration Building’s Board Room at 10 S. 6th Street in Cottonwood. This field trip is part of the Verde River Basin Partnership’s (Partnership) ongoing free monthly program series for the public.
Sedona AZ (August 23, 2016) – Today’s students want more use of technology in educational programs, and improved State funding for education. These subjects dominated the discussions of more than 70 high school students at the Future Leaders Forum on August 18. The Forum was conducted by Arizona Town Hall and the Verde Valley Forum for Public Affairs, and was held at the Clarkdale campus of Yavapai College.
Sedona AZ (August 24, 2016) – The Sedona Heritage Museum presents Michael Coyote Peach in a special performance in honor of Labor Day on Saturday, September 3 at 1:30 p.m.Peach has combined some of his most popular history-based stories with some new tales into a special Labor Day-themed program he calls “Workin’ At It.” Fans of Mike’s shows will recognize well-loved titles and enjoy new stories from his forthcoming book, Leave Your Big Behavior in Your Home Corral.