Yavapai County Elections Director, Lynn Constabile, would like to announce that the hiring of poll workers for the upcoming August 2nd Primary and November 8th General elections has begun. Those interested in working as a poll worker may submit an application via the Yavapai County Elections website: https://apps.yavapaiaz.gov/PollWorkerApplication/Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their submission has been received by the Elections Department and may be contacted in the months leading up to the elections. Not all applicants are offered a position as there is a limited number of poll worker positions available.
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Join Keep Sedona Beautiful on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. for its monthly Preserving the Wonder™ Speaker Series. This event will be held via Zoom. Please visit the KSB website, www.keepsedonabeautiful.org for details. The evening’s speaker is Lichenologist Garry Neil whose topic is “What the Heck is a Lichen?” Simply put, lichens are symbiotic organisms composed of both a fungus and either a green alga or blue-green alga, and in some species both types of algae. According to Mr. Neil, “Lichens are generally ignored by the public, with greater interest focused on flowering plants and trees. However, I…
The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its Living History speaker series on Thursday February 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the Museum when Bob Erb will present “Medicine of the Civil War and Frontier Military Outposts”.The medicine that was practiced during the Civil War and at military frontier forts such as Fort Verde was quite crude compared to today’s standards. Images that come to mind are bone cutting saws, blood covered operating tables, scary looking surgical tools, ghastly dental practices, and bloody aprons worn by doctors with little medical knowledge.Bob Erb, Fort Verde Historic State Park’s current Hospital…
If you’re looking for some of the best food in Arizona, look no further than Sedona. This beautiful town is home to some amazing restaurants that will tantalize your taste buds. From Americana to Italian cuisine, there’s something for everyone here. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the best places to eat in Sedona. So, bting your appetite and get ready to explore. Sound Bites Grill The first place on our list Sound Bites Grill. This local favorite is known for its delicious burgers and sandwiches. The atmosphere here is casual and relaxed, perfect for…
… the days are short and the shadows long … cold winds howl and dedicated photographers take to the air before sunset to catch it all. The image above was taken on January 8th of 2017 about 20 minutes before sunset. Rogers Lake had a lot of water/ice, snow covered the ground and the winds aloft were in excess of 50 knots … check out the clouds ripping off the San Francisco Peaks and the beautiful lenticular cloud formed from high winds ricocheting off the stable air mass near the surface behind the peaks. Think of it as a sine…
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed new drama “Jockey” showing Feb. 11-17 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. An aging jockey (Clifton Collins Jr.) hopes to win one last title for his longtime trainer (Molly Parker), who has acquired what appears to be a championship horse. But the years – and injuries – have taken a toll on his body, throwing into question his ability to continue his lifelong passion. The arrival of a young rookie rider (Moises Arias), who claims to be his son, and whom he takes under…
The Yavapai County Recorder’s Office has recently received calls regarding fraud protection related to property records. We offer a service, free to the public, called Eagle Fraud Guard. An email address is required to enroll as this is the method of contact should a document be recorded, that may affect you. Once enrolled and upon the recording of any document recorded with your name you will be notified by email. You may get notifications that are for a different person by the same or similar name. However, this notice gives you the opportunity to view the document and determine if…
City releases annual Community Report and State of the City videoThe city of Sedona encourages all residents to read the 2021 Community Report and watch the annual State of the City video, which provide a snapshot of last year’s key accomplishments. More specifically, the report and video help tell the city of Sedona’s story in 2021. For example, residents can learn more about: Progress of Sedona in Motion projects including transit.The city’s financial position.Sustainability initiatives.Emergency preparedness.Short-term rental stats and updates.Updates on the city’s departments and programs.To read the Community Report online, go to www.sedonaaz.gov/2021communityreport, and to watch the State of…
Music in the Stacks returns on Thursday, February 10th at 5:30 pm in Camp Verde Community Library’s Fireside Room. Music in the Stacks is a showcase of local and national musicians who entertain regularly in Northern Arizona. There are 3-5 different performers during the show, with a rotating variety each month. February’s concert features the following talented local musicians: Eric Douglas, Mike Greenleaf, and Christy Fisher. Eric Douglas is an Arizona singer/songwriter who combines contemporary folk, classic rock, and Texas country to tell stories of people finding their place in the world…for better or worse. Eric paints an American landscape,…