Sedona, AZ (August 10, 2011) – In response to recent concerns regarding wildland fires and smoke management in the Verde Valley, the United States Forest Service (USFS) and the City of Sedona will be available to citizens during an Open House at the Sedona Council Chambers, August 23, 2011. Fire Managers from the Coconino, Prescott and Kaibab National Forests and Arizona Department of Environmental... 

Sedona AZ (August 9, 2011)–Warm weather invites everyone to head outdoors so the City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department has planned great events for all ages to enjoy this fall. The fourth and final offering of the popular Sedona Kid’s Photo Hunt and Hike, is a free event for children with parents/guardians to enjoy an educational hike together on August 13, 2011. Guided... 

Sedona Heritage Museum Sedona AZ (August 7, 2011)–Mark your calendars because the Sedona Heritage Museum is announcing that registration is open for its Fall Arts and Crafts sale to be held on Saturday, October 15 2011. The show will focus on local and regional artists and craftspeople and it will feature only handmade items. The Sedona Heritage Museum hosts this old-fashioned arts and... 

Sedona AZ-The Sedona Tea Party will host the newly appointed Yavapai County Sheriff, Scott Mascher, the evening of August 4, 2011 at the Sedona Public Library. The public is invited to attend. Sheriff Mascher will address the current situation along the southern Arizona border with Mexico. He will update the public on actions undertaken by the various Sheriff’s departments policing illegal... 

Need a perfect summer squash recipe using zucchini? Let’s bake a batch of Sedona Eye Zucchini Bread with a loaf for you and one to give or freeze for later! Local farmer’s markets and produce stands are brimming with fresh squash! Support local farmers! A fun afternoon drive to Camp Verde passes by many Verde Valley produce stands! Corn, tomatoes and squash are at peak of season!  Get... 

Sedona AZ-Almost everyone owning real estate in Sedona Arizona pays property tax (except for churches and some exempt non-profit groups) but few seem to know much about where that money goes. In short, it goes to schools, the fire district and county government. None goes to the city. Sedona does not have a city property tax.  Over the years, we have developed a city culture that makes anyone even... 

Sedona AZ- The City of Sedona Parks and Recreation is offering summer workshops for residents and visitors. On July 29, 2011 two unique and creative workshops will be offered at Posse Grounds Park, in West Sedona. Fees are involved.    An instructor will guide you through beginning skills that allow the creation of beautiful and original handpainted walls in a two-part “Fabulous Faux... 

Sedona AZ (July 26, 2011) – The following is the proposed Proposition 410 ballot language for the November 2011 election: Proposed Ballot Language for the November 8, 2011 City of Sedona Special Election  Proposition 410 A REFERENDUM ORDERED BY PETITION OF THE PEOPLE: Descriptive Title: A measure referring to Sedona voters the Sedona City Council’s decision to acquire a section of State Route... 

Marlene Rayner, former DuPont research scientist Sedona AZ (July 20, 2011)–Marlene Rayner, Sierra Club Sedona-Verde Valley Group chair and founding member of the Sierra Club National Zero Waste (ZW) Team in 2003 will be a participant in a series of Zero Waste and Sustainability conferences in San Diego, California beginning July 30 this year.  As a former DuPont research scientist for 20 years,... 

Sedona AZ (July 19, 2011)-Since the City of Sedona Volunteer Park Rangers (SVPRs) in Arizona began operation on June 7, 2007, Rangers have provided over 9,500 volunteer hours of community service.   The uniformed city rangers are seen daily in the Uptown visitor district answering visitor’s questions and are often the first responders to first aid and emergency incidents, such as traffic accidents...