Last night, Fire District Chief Hazime hosted a “Chief’s Chat “at Station 3 in the VOC. That meeting was intended for the taxpayers to ask the Chief pertinent questions of interest that would help them understand what happens in the fire district and why. Instead, it was immediately taken over by the rantings and ravings of Mr. Lowell Johnson and his slate against the Chief and his staff. Their... 

Fiber Artist and writer, Nancy Robb Dunst Sedona AZ--As a child  artist, Nancy Robb Dunst was always designing clothes for her dolls and creating plays for them. At the age of twelve, Nancy took a  bed sheet  from home, dyed it black and created a dress, “…and to the horror of my teachers, I wore it to school, hanging threads and all!” laughs Ms. Dunst. As she grew older,... 

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, AZ: Evening Sky Tours is preparing to welcome Comet Hartley to the observation list for nearly one month beginning on September 27.  The short period comet, 6.5 years, will pass within 11 million miles of the Earth on October 20, which is only eight days before coming to perihelion (closest approach to the sun) on October 28. “We will be observing Comet Hartley every night beginning on... 

Danielle McBurnette Sedona, AZ– The 2010 Arizona Colleen, Danielle McBurnett, serves as a spokesperson for the Irish Community in area events and will take part in the upcoming Celtic Harvest Festival in Sedona on September 25.  “Colleen” refers to an Irish maiden reflecting that contestants must have some Irish ancestry, be single, without children, ages 18-27, and are judged on poise,... 

  To protect your home from potential wildfires as well as make fall yard cleanup easier, the Sedona Fire District (SFD) is issuing no-cost residential burn permits starting Monday, September 20, 2010. Permits are required for any open burning within the fire district, and are currently available at no charge at the SFD’s business office at 2860 Southwest Drive in West Sedona between the hours... 

Pianist James Nalley, September 24th performance at SPL Friday September 24, 2010 at 6:30 PM in the Sedona Public Library, pianist James Nalley will present a piano recital with works by Takemitsu, Liszt, and Monteague entitled “Imagery in Music.” On Saturday September 25, 2010 at 10:00 AM, Nalley will be presenting a workshop entitled:  USING MUSIC to INSPIRE and CREATE; A Unique... 

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...