Pushmataha building on Brewer Road is within certified wildlife habitat grounds. Sedona AZ (October 12, 2010) – City of Sedona Vice Mayor Cliff Hamilton’s “The Wonders of Wetlands – Turning Effluent from Liability to Asset” will be the topic at Keep Sedona Beautiful monthly Preserve the Wonder™ Speaker Series on Wednesday, October 20, 2010. Doors will open with wine and hors d’oeuvres... 

Sedona AZ–Do you enjoy the outdoors, swimming, or other recreation activities?  The City of Sedona Parks & Recreation Commission has four openings.   Three openings are for three-year terms from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2013 and one opening is for a one-year term from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011.   Here is a chance to make a real difference in your community, help... 

Sedona AZ–The Community Development Block Grant Funds Public Hearing is scheduled for October 27th at City Hall. The City of Sedona is expected to receive approximately $371,473 of fiscal year 2011 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.   The CDBG program is federally funded and administered through the Arizona Department of Housing Regional Account.   The Sedona City Council... 

Sedona AZ–At their September 28, 2010 Council Meeting, Sedona City Council unanimously approved changes to the City Code which allows residential property owners who received notice of sewer availability after November 1, 2007 to defer connection to the system for up to 10 years.   The new ordinance will not be effective for 30 days.  During that time staff will finalize instructions for affected... 

Sedona AZ–The City of Sedona is seeking volunteers to serve on a newly established Sustainability Commission. The formation of this new commission emphasizes the City’s commitment to sustainability.  The commission will consist of seven members appointed by the City Council.  The commission serves in an advisory capacity to the Council and plays a key role in providing comments and... 

Sedona AZ–On June 8 2010, the Sedona City Council unanimously approved the formation of a citizens steering committee to work collaboratively with the public, Planning and Zoning Commission, City Council, staff and others in the updating of the Community Plan. On September 14th, Council appointed eleven members to the committee. Sedona residents who were appointed are Mike Bower, Jim Eaton,... 

Sedona's ST.com contributing writer, Hollywood Jim, and fan Sedona AZ–I have to give a shout out to the community of Sedona for showing it’s pride and support for the Second Annual Pride-Fest held at Los Abrigados Resort and Spa over the weekend. I couldn’t imagine a better way to spend a Sedona Saturday other than Creekside on a beautiful early autumn day. Pride-Fest began... 

Sedona Hwy 179 (September 23 2010 Print Edition) Response to “Letter from Labor Day visitors…”  written by Greg Flippen from Mesa, AZ, here is my response:  Thanks to tourists we have many great restaurants, galleries, shops, and events.  Please keep visiting!  Please remember why you are visiting.  I think the answer is all of the above in one of the most beautiful settings on earth.  Do... 

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...