Sedona AZ (March 11, 2016) – Calling all fifth through eighth graders! Sedona Parks and Recreation has created a new event, Celebration of Tween, just for you. On Friday, March 25 from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., the multi-use field at Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Ground Road, will be transformed into a middle school fun zone complete with carnival rides, music, Wipeout Big Baller, an outdoor movie and food for sale. The cost is $5 per student through the gate. Parents are welcome to stay, but please save the younger kid fun for Saturday, March 26 at the Celebration of…
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Sedona AZ (March 11, 2016) – The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Sedona-Verde Valley Chapter is now accepting nominations for their Shining Stars – Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards celebrating women in business in the Sedona-Verde Valley area. These awards will be presented at their annual benefit luncheon taking place at the Poco Diablo Resort and Conference Center in Sedona on Friday, May 6, 2016.
By Pat Jansen, Library Board PresidentSedona AZ (March 11, 2016) – Do you want to be part of a dynamic team responsible to guide a treasured community resource? Do you dream of sharing your valuable experience and contributing to a non-profit recognized as the heart of Sedona?
By Ted Grussing… some sights lend themselves to evoking a sense of peace and rest and this is one of those. I took the shot in December of, 2014 ENE of Flagstaff and looking to the ENE across a large portion of the San Francisco Volcanic Field. The field includes about 600 volcanoes ranging from six million years old to less than a thousand years old; the most recent cone formed is Sunset Crater and it is a beautiful place with wondrous lava flows, gnarled trees, cinder fields and a sense of history. On this day, this area of the…
By Rachel Murdoch, Parks & Recreation ManagerSedona AZ (March 10, 2016) – “Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’ ” is a quote by actor and comedian Robin Williams. This spring, get to know or become reacquainted with the offerings of your community parks. Stroll through a botanical garden, relax in the shade of a cottonwood tree, or splash through a sprinkler. The Sedona Parks and Recreation Department provides a variety of options to enjoy the beauty, amenities and events of our parks.
Camp Verde AZ (March 10, 2016) – Fire managers plan to burn slash piles today located approximately nine miles east of McGuireville, near Cedar Flat.The Cedar Flat Wildlife and Watershed Enhancement Project will burn approximately 700 acres in the Cedar Flat area near Forest Road 214. Smoke is expected to rise about 1,000 feet and move south as it dissipates. Smoke will be visible to those in surrounding communities such as Camp Verde, McGuireville and motorists along Interstate 17 traveling near the area. Areas such as Verde Valley may experience light smoke impacts.
By Ted Grussing… this is what happens when you binge watch House of Cards during an election year; season four is also occurring in 2016 and they’re having an election too … another shot of the very cool trees in the Sunset Crater area going astral and beseeching the powers that be to spare us all from the two political machines that run our country.
Cottonwood AZ (March 9, 2016) – The Los Angeles based New West Guitar Group comes to Old Town on Saturday, March 19th for a special concert at Old Town Center for the Arts at 7:00 pm. Featuring Perry Smith (NYC), John Storie (LA) and Will Brahm (LA), the New West Guitar Group has been making their mark as a fresh, cutting edge guitar ensemble. Performing popular covers and original music, the New West Guitar Group combines the acoustic and electric guitar to create their signature sound. The group tours throughout the United States giving concerts and Master classes.
Cottonwood AZ (March 9, 2016) – The governing boards of Clarkdale Fire District and Verde Valley Fire District unanimously adopted resolutions at their February regular meetings declaring that a consolidation of the two districts should be considered. The resolutions further declare that hearings will be held to obtain public comment.
Cottonwood AZ (March 9, 2016) – Put that spring back in your step at this month’s Cottonwood contra dance, Saturday, March 19th. Michael Barraclough will call the dances to the tunes of the Phoenix-based Elastic Band, with Rhonda Hotop on fiddle, Gayla Golusin on piano and accordion, and Dave Wildermuth playing guitar and electric bass.The pre-dance lesson begins at 6:30PM, with dancing from 7:00 until 10:00. If you can walk, you can contra—no experience or partner is needed. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing and bring a snack donation if possible. Cottonwood Civic Center is at 805 N. Main Street, Old Town…
Sedona AZ (March 9, 2016) – This is much more than an egg hunt; it’s a Celebration of Spring. Join city of Sedona Parks and Recreation on Saturday, March 26 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a fun, family-friendly event held at Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Ground Road. Those in the community that enjoy spring and the outdoors are invited.
Sedona AZ (March 9, 2016) – The Sedona Posse Grounds Hub is hosting a unique workshop for young people ages 14-22, this Thursday March 17th, 2016. The workshop, entitled “Bridging Cultures with Empathy: Working As One Across Boundaries” is led by RENEW co-founder and executive director Adam Rubin, a Red Rock High School graduate and former Key Club President.
Sedona Lit is a series by Dr. Elizabeth Oakes, an award winning poet and former Shakespeare professor. A Sedonian of three years, she will highlight the literature, written or performed, of Sedona, past and present.By Elizabeth Oakes(March 8, 2016)In this column, the second one in a series of poems about Sedona, Christine Swanberg and Shaeri Richards express the essence of Sedona in two forms – the sonnet, that began in England, and the haiku, which began in Japan. Both arose in approximately the same time: the sixteenth century. What is ancient is new again; what is foreign is local.
By Ted Grussing… given the opportunity to continue their daily hunt for food in nature or take advantage of free food without the work most creatures will opt for the free stuff and so it was with these gulls out on Seventeen Mile Drive at Pebble Beach last week. I was busy shooting the waves and I heard a raucous sound, looked over my shoulder and there was a feeding frenzy as some tourists were supplying a banquet for the birds. The upside? I got some cool shots and they got an excellent meal … the downside? Likely none as…
Sedona AZ (March 8, 2016) – Renowned Arizona photographer Colleen Miniuk-Sperry will go “Crazy About Composition” with area photographers at the 6 p.m. Monday, March 28th, meeting of the Sedona Camera Club at the United Methodist Church, 110 Indian Cliffs Rd., in Sedona. The meeting will include two presentations by Miniuk-Sperry and a club meeting.Join professional outdoor photographer Colleen Miniuk-Sperry for her insightful and educational presentation as she reviews not only the predominant composition rules, but also how we can leverage the reasons for such rules to help elicit specific responses from our viewers based on human perceptions. Hear how…