Verde Valley School was founded on five principles
Tax season is upon us when we reconcile our dues with Uncle Sam. However, it's also a period when some unscrupulous individuals exploit this necessity, conducting scams to defraud unsuspecting taxpayers.
Over the years, I have had two recurring dreams. They revisit with me occasionally, especially at times when I feel emotionally stuck in some way.
The Art in the Roundabouts Committee (AiR) of the Big Park Council is excited to announce that three years of steadfast effort has resulted in five fantastic artwork proposals that meet the established criteria for enhancing the four State Route 179 roundabouts in the Village.
With the deadline for submissions extended to April 15, excitement among Verde Valley youth is palpable for the Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS).
The Sedona Gem and Mineral Club will meet Tuesday, April 16, at the Sedona Public Library at 7 p.m. for a presentation by Helen Serras-Herman.
Joining the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau (SCC&TB) offers businesses a multitude of benefits that can significantly impact their growth, profitability and sustainability.
During the month of April, the Village Gallery of Local Artists will feature artist Michelle B Hultz, who displays mixed media panels, shrines and jewelry. A reception will be held at the gallery for Hultz on Friday, April 5, 5-8 p.m.
On Aug. 7, 2023, the American Red Cross implemented the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s new blood donation eligibility guidance regarding individual donor assessment for several groups of donors who have previously been ineligible. Years of data have demonstrated that these new eligibility screening process updates ensure a safe blood supply.
By the end of the 19th century, there may not have been as important a figure in the classical music world than Gabriel Fauré.
The Rotary Village Garden, a thriving community project initiated by the Rotary Club of Sedona Village, continues to blossom and invites passionate volunteers to join its cause this spring.
In September, while contemplating a fall-winter garden, in my mind I have to fast forward to April. The end of warm weather, and the change to fall, signal the end of a growing season for most plants.
In results that are nothing short of extraordinary, the Sedona Westerners Hiking Club raised a record-breaking $37,000 in 2024 for the Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund (SRRTF).
Happy April Fool’s Day, and don’t be fooled by anyone who tells you that Sedona Public Library is a department of the City of Sedona, or a division of Yavapai County.
Yavapai County Supervisor District 3 Donna Michaels (video format): Supervisor Michaels explained that the meat labeling legislation she supports is now in the Senate and expected to become law. Legislation regarding water security for rural Arizona continues to move forward.
President Susan Barber called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and welcomed guest Nikki Check, candidate for Yavapai County Supervisor, District 3. See article in the Villager for a summary of the public agency reports to the Council.
As the intentions of Yavapai County to lease or purchase the Big Park Community School campus appear to have fizzled, Sedona-Oak Creek Unified School District is moving forward to investigate selling the property to another entity.
Bell Rock Plaza received a five-year extension on its permit to have up to 15 arts-and-crafts shows, events that have been occurring there for 25 years.
Verde Valley School recently ushered in the festivities of the Lunar New Year, marking the advent of the Year of the Dragon with jubilant revelry. As communities across the globe observe Tet in Vietnam, Tsagaan Sar in Mongolia, and Seollal in Korea, Verde Valley School joined in the spirit of tradition and renewal.
President Susan Barber called the meeting to order at 9 a.m. and a quorum established. There were two public agency speakers. Supervisor Michaels prepared a video for the Council and SOCUSD Board President Randy Hawley presented.
Supervisor Michaels began her presentation by announcing that broadband is being brought to the Village of Oak Creek.
Volunteers are vital to the day-to-day operations of our libraries. In fact, last year, our volunteers donated 10,298 hours of their time completing a variety of tasks and offering their service at three locations including Sedona Public Library in the Village
Many hiking trails in the canyons, mesas, arroyos, and waterways around Sedona take us into unspoiled plant communities of the piñon-juniper ecosystem. These upland, semi-arid forests each host a diverse collection of plants, and if we look closely, we can recognize the plants that like to grow together.
I am a follower of Anna Runkle’s videos and teachings. If you Google her, she also goes by the peculiar job title of a “Crappy Childhood Fairy”.
The first USFS trail renovation project of the year was successfully completed on Jan. 13, aided by sunny skies and empowered by a skilled trail crew and many community collaborators. One of Sedona’s most popular trails, Soldiers Pass suffered from critical damage from overuse and erosion from weather.
