Sedona AZ–The City of Sedona council recently approved a resolution in December 2010 to allow sidewalk dining on public sidewalks and City rights-of-way. Various business establishments had approached the City about expanding potential uses of public sidewalks and rights-of-way for outdoor dining experiences whereby residents and tourists would be able to have an outdoor dining experience and... 

My friends and I arrived for two nights from the Phoenix airport (on our way to Vegas for three days) and found that our favorite health food restaurant is closed. We did eat at the health food grocery store which had a food counter that was adequate in a pinch (we refuse to eat at fast food chains). Crystal Palace Gift Shop was closed (a shocker since it seemed to have been open for years and... 

The City of Sedona is pleased to offer Food Pyramid Fun.  This six-week class for parents and their children teaches the fundamentals of the USDA Food pyramid. It explains the 5 food groups, the food contained within each groups, serving sizes, daily amounts and components of healthy meals. The class includes colorful handouts, 3-D pyramid, food models and fun and creative activities to teach the... 

In a 2010 Verde Independent news article Sheriff Steve Waugh was expressing his dilemma regarding what to do if Proposition 100 failed and how would fund his prison population. Jan Brewer is also counting on Proposition 100 for funds. Is what’s good for the goose, good for the gander? In Folksville USA, we have a anti-litter movement to “restore the beauty to America the Beautiful”. We don’t... 

The City of Sedona is accepting applications for the Arts and Culture Commission Art Organizations Grants Program.  The purpose of this program is to support Sedona-based arts and cultural organizations with funds to promote long-term growth in Sedona’s arts community and to meet short-term goals.  All applications must be received no later than Friday, March 4, 2011 by 5 p.m. Interested organizations... 

The Camp Verde Downtown Main Street Festival will be held February 11th – 13th, 2011 in the southwestern Arizona town that is home to the historic Fort Verde State Park. The festival is an annual Verde Valley tradition highlighting locally grown pecans and Arizona wines, and will feature an antique car show. Area artisans and antiques vendors will offer wares for sale. Enjoy four stages... 

Want to be heard? SEDONA OPINION POLL NOW AVAILABLE www.SedonaAZ.gov/Council   CLICK ON “SR 89A Route Transfer Meetings & Information”   Survey is available Online until   Monday Noon,  February 7 2011   To Participate? Must be residents of City of Sedona Must include their name and address Must only submit one opinion per person  Read More →

Kim Johanson, Contributing writer SedonaEye.com Senior Issues and Health Care Specialized nonmedical care is available in Yavapai County through Home Instead Senior Care® helping individuals with Alzheimer’s disease live safely and more comfortably both at home and in care facilities. As many as 5 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, with numbers expected to increase to as many... 

(A divorce lawyer friend in New Orleans forwarded this email. Due to its humorous content, we offer it to readers for its chuckle worth.) Dear Tech Support,   Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a distinct slowdown in overall system performance, particularly in the flower and jewelry applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0. .   In addition,... 

Are you a 100 year old resident of Sedona? As part of the upcoming celebration of Arizona’s Centennial,  Sedona’s Historic Preservation Commission is working on a project to identify current or former Sedona residents who will be 100 years old (or older) in 2011 or 2012. The purpose of the Centenarian project is to preserve, and to present to the public, memories of Sedona as seen through...