The Sedona Police Department launched a traffic enforcement effort with support from an Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety grant totaling $2,000.The grant pays overtime to enforce and participate in driving under the influence (DUI) programming. Approximately one-third of all traffic crash fatalities in the U.S. involve drunk drivers. In 2020, 226 people were killed in DUI crashes in Arizona, and in 2021 in Sedona, the police department made 57 DUI arrests, up 24% compared to 2020. For more information on the Sedona Police Department and its vision of selfless service for all, visit www.sedonaaz.gov/pd. For more information on the…
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Yavapai County Elections Director, Lynn Constabile would like to announce that County and Precinct Committeemen candidate packets with official signature requirements are now available for download on our website: www.yavapaiaz.gov/govote/forms. Candidates may turn in their nomination petitions and paperwork between March 5, 2022 and April 4, 2022 during regular county business hours at the Elections Office, 1015 Fair St., Room 228, Prescott, AZ 86305. Filings cannot be accepted at Yavapai County’s Cottonwood Annex building. Additional information is available in the candidate packets.
It goes without saying that it’s all about love in February, but the owners of Rowe Fine Art Gallery take it one step further by also dedicating the month to appreciation, both to their clients and artists. “We love our artists, and we are so grateful that they feel such a connection with the people who are purchasing their art and appreciating their talent,” says Monica Rowe. “Last year was a wonderful year for our gallery and our artists, which just validates their efforts and the passion they put into their work.”On Friday, February 4, from 4 to 7 p.m.,…
No-cost tax preparation and e-filing services for taxpayers of all ages by AARP Tax-Aide IRS-certified volunteers will be at Camp Verde Community Library again this year throughout the 2022 tax season.This year, tax assistance is available by appointment only. You must stop by the PC Helpdesk to pick up an AARP Taxpayer Packet and sign up to be contacted to schedule an appointment. All forms in the AARP Taxpaer packet and all necessary requested documents must be filled out, signed and brought to the first appointment. A short interview will take place and then you will then be given a…
The Sedona Historical Society announces that tickets remain for their screening of vintage western film, ‘Pony Soldier’, on Sunday, February 6 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The film starring Hollywood matinee idol Tyrone Power was made in Sedona 70 years ago. Doors open at 3:00 p.m.The program includes a pre-film discussion with behind-the-scenes stories about how the studio disguised Sedona’s red rock to double as the Canadian Rockies, and other back stories.After the film, Anthony Numkena, the child co-star from the film, will join emcee John Conway on stage to share his memories of making the movie in Sedona…
… a look back at some photos from years ago. I normally process and send out about 400 photos per year in these emails and for the most part I use recent photos within a week or so of when I shoot them … also I do not always send out the best because I frequently just pick the first photo I see and like in a shoot of several hundred shots, never to return to that folder as new shots are coming in rapidly. I take somewhere in the neighborhood of 40,000 or more shots in a year, delete…
The Mary D. Fisher Theatre presents “Songs From My Red Suitcase,” a live multimedia one-woman show, featuring Ingrid Hagelberg “Vismaya” on Saturday, Jan. 29th at 7PM. Ingrid presented her one-woman show seven years ago at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, but this show, will share new songs and stories from her recent adventures as an international jazz/cabaret artist. Many years ago, Ingrid, a native Swede, came to the U.S. from Europe, with dreams of becoming a singer and performer. Prior to owning her red suitcase, she traveled lightly, arriving at LAX with her backpack stuffed with high hopes and big…
Monday at the Museum will feature a class on prehistoric cordage on January 31, from 11 am – 1 pm. This demonstration is presented by Al Cornell and will include archaeological information on the 50,000 year history of the production and use of cordage by our ancient ancestors. Included will be a hands-on cordage making opportunity for the attendees, concentrating on how Cordage was produced in the prehistoric Southwest. This demonstration will be held outdoors. “Monday at the Museum” is a workshop/demonstration held every Monday from September through May. The Museum is always looking for participants who are willing to…
As part of the State Route (SR) 179 Sewer Main Replacement Project: Phase 2, the city of Sedona and their contractor, Standard Construction Company, will begin night work on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, to perform work that cannot be performed during the day without major traffic implications. Traffic control set-up will begin at 8 p.m., with lane closures lasting from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m., on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022, and then pause, until resuming night work again throughout the week of Jan. 24, 2022. It is possible there will also be day work continuing throughout this time period. Night…