I’m sure you’re familiar with Margaret Mead’s oft quoted statement, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” Another less quoted Mead statement also strikes home, “If you look closely you will see that anything that really matters to us, anything that embodies our deepest commitment to the way human... 

David Jakim, City of Sedona Employee of the Year 2010 Sedona AZ (September 20, 2010) – On Tuesday, September 14, 2010, the City of Sedona Employee of Year award was presented to David Jakim during the regular City Council meeting. David began working as a record’s clerk for the City Clerk’s office in August 2007. During the Sedona City Council meeting, a summary of his nomination was shared... 

Sedona, AZ (September 20, 2010) – Renowned wildlife sculptor Ken Rowe, co-owner of Rowe Fine Art Gallery, has donated “Wings of Thunder,” one of his bronze sculptures, to the Verde Valley Sanctuary’s 365 Days of Hope raffle. Come view the sculpture and purchase tickets for the raffle on October 1st 2010 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the gallery during the Sedona Gallery Association’s 1st Friday Gallery... 

Sedona Historical Society and Sedona Heritage museum volunteers prepare for annual potluck lunch in Oak Creek Canyon Sedona AZ (September 20, 2010) – The Sedona Historical Society will host its annual pioneer and community picnic at Indian Gardens Park, also known as Bacon Rind Park, in Oak Creek Canyon on Sunday, October 3, 2010, at Noon.  The potluck picnic lunch is open to the public and... 

On September 14 2010, Cottonwood Chief of Police Jody Fanning sent the Governor’s Office of Economic Recovery in Phoenix a request for funding to allow for the addition of two fully equipped patrol vehicles, complete with radar and an in-car camera system to record DUI stops and other traffic related activity. The estimated cost for the two vehicles is $60,000. The 2010-2011 budget for the Cottonwood... 

Sedona AZ-–The October 2 2010 Sedona Book Festival is expanding to Friday, October 1st with four new workshops featuring authors and publishers. The workshops, ideal for readers and writers who enjoy interacting with authors in a small group setting, are free and will take place at the Sedona Community Center, 2645 Melody Lane. Workshop #1, “The Secrets of Good Fiction,” 9-10:30AM, ... 

Hannifan Real Estate Brokerage supports  Community with Child Car Seat Donation  SEDONA AZ – Car crashes remain the number one killer of children ages 3-14 in the United States.  A properly installed car seat can prevent or reduce injury in the event of a car crash yet Four out of Five car seats are installed incorrectly. To help make a difference in our community with child safety, Jo and Kerry... 

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS celebrate Constitution Day by registering voters to make democracy work! Sedona AZ–The week of September 9-September 17 marks the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. In this important election year, the League of Women Voters of Sedona-Verde Valley is marking this milestone by finding new ways to engage voters and encourage active citizenship. “Don’t let... 

Sedona AZ (September 10 2010) – More than 900 city and town officials from all parts of the state, legislators, business leaders and guests gathered in Glendale Arizona for the 2010 League of Arizona Cities and Towns Annual Conference in early September. Among those in attendance were Mayor Rob Adams, Vice Mayor Cliff Hamilton, Councilor Barbara Litrell, Councilor Dan McIlroy, and Councilor... 

Sedona Creative Life Center Join Three Trees September 18th at 7 pm. The energy of Awo fuels our spiritual community and our spiritual counselors. Join Three Trees for an evening of NOW age music featuring sacred songs of Africa, exotic gypsy melodies of the middle east,indigenous instrument and the worldly sounds of the Halo Drum; a melodic ethereal  drum that transports the listener to other...