Gale Grove, Osher Lifelong Learner Sedona AZ (August 8, 2012) – The monsoon season has quenched the Verde Valley and ignited a Yavapai College Osher Lifelong Learners Institute campfire. OLLI, a unique learning experience without the pressure of tests, grades, or papers is a warm gathering of people who are endlessly curious and love to learn. This summer, OLLI launched a summer camp for... 

PHOENIX AZ (August 5, 2012)  –  The Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) is launching a new campaign in August surrounding the nationwide focus of Child Support Awareness Month. The Department’s Division of Child Support is planning outreach activities to educate parents, employers and the community about the very important role each plays and the support the Department gives in improving... 

Sedona AZ (August 6, 2012) – The 2012-2013 school year will mark another year that much needed backpacks will be provided to students across the Verde Valley. With one out of three Verde Valley children unsure of where their next meal will come from – and 61% on free or reduced school meals – the Verde Food Council and community partners are working to raise funds, collect backpacks,... 

Convicted in Nevada, Ronald Wayne Smith recently moved to Cornville AZ and YCSO advises Smith’s a high risk sex offender Sedona AZ (August 1, 2012) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is required to release the following information pursuant to ARS 13-3825, the Community Notification on Sex Offenders Law. The offender in this publication, Ronald Wayne Smith, indicated that he will... 

Harley and Nikki Sedona AZ (July 31, 2012) – Harley McGuire, SedonaEye.com Paws Up Star Columnist writes about his experience with an unexpected house guest: Alas and alack. Woe is me. How could such a thing happen? The afternoon when Nikki, and two of her family members, stopped by for a visit I should have sniffed that skunk hanging around our front yard. But, oh no, I just sat stiffly on my... 

Dear Friends, Supporters and Residents of the Sedona Fire District,  Recently, in historical accomplishment, you successfully recalled three members of the SFD Governing Board. Then, in an overwhelming victory, on May 15, 2012, you elected Nazih Hazime, Diane Schoen, and Corrie Cooperman to replace them. In this short time, your new Board’s progress has been exceptional and they are proud to... 

Sedona AZ (July 31, 2012) – Sedona Arizona has two natural attractions, its scenic red rock country that draws visitors from around the world and its summer hummingbird migration during July and August. The Sedona Hummingbird Festival, August 3, 2012 through August 5, 2012, is an opportunity to discover everything hummingbird, including shopping, in beautiful northern Arizona. Learn how to... 

Sedona Community Pool Sedona AZ (July 30, 2012) – The City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department is offering Pool Safety Workshops free to our community members in recognition of Drowning Impact Awareness Month. On Saturday, August 11 and 25, 2012, both workshops will begin at 10 AM at the Sedona Community Pool. Lifeguards will divide participants into age appropriate groups and lead everyone... 

Cottonwood AZ (July 29, 2012) – It has been a hot summer in the Verde Valley and it is getting hotter with the primary election just around the corner. Voters go to the polls on August 28, 2012 for Primary Election Day to select candidates running for various county, state and national offices. The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley will hold several candidate forums throughout... 

Prescott AZ (July 26, 2012) – At approximately 9:45 PM on July 25, 2012, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a reported man with a gun incident at the Emmanuel Pines Camp, 3000 block of Spence Springs Road, Prescott. The reporting party told YCSO deputies the man had just threatened members of a high school band who were practicing on the field. The man approached the group...