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Widely considered one of the most anticipated hotel openings in the country, Ambiente, A Landscape Hotel is ready to make its debut as North America’s first landscape hotel when it opens Dec. 26 in Sedona.

Amara Resort and Spa’s signature restaurant, SaltRock Southwest Kitchen, has launched a fully revitalized fall menu in tandem with the announcement of new Executive Chef David Duncan.

Joy Wills’ dishwasher doesn’t work. Her extended protection plan purchased through Lowe’s isn’t working, either. It’s been six months -- will she ever get a working appliance?

Ready to bring a new pet into your family? Make an appointment at Verde Valley Humane Society

The Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County has partnered with Yavapai College to bring the annual Cash for College Scholarship Nights back to in-person events.

The Old Town Mission gives away more than 1,000 turkey dinners

Cottonwood Police Officer Roger Scarim received The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Excellence Award

The Old Tyme Country Fair at the Oak Creek Elementary School in Cornville on Saturday, Nov. 16

Ten ideas for shop-local gift-giving this year.

Shopping local is a two-way street for a Camp Verde store that sources much of its inventory locally.

The holidays are just around the corner — and Small Business Saturday kicks off the festivities on Nov 26. From salons to saloons, here is a sampling of the many local participants, according to American Express:

Consumers are approaching the upcoming holiday shopping weekend with optimism, as the new ICSC Thanksgiving Weekend Intentions survey found that consumers plan to spend a total of $125B - a 10% increase over 2021,

Roughly eight years ago, Fran Arnold, saw a lot for sale on State Route 89A, but unfortunately couldn’t find a place for herself to live in Sedona.

The cool thing about shopping in Old Town is that many of the businesses are “locally owned and operated, mom and pop shops,” explained Andrea Schultz Director of Operations of the Greater Cottonwood Chamber of Commerce.

You might not realize it, but every time you pick up a cup of coffee from your favorite neighborhood cafe or buy a gift from a local artist’s online store, you’re shopping small and making a difference.

Prescott’s inaugural Christmas Village & Christkindl Market will be Dec. 16-18 on West Goodwin Street in front of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce downtown, according to a news release.

The Verde Valley is home to a treasure trove of cultural heritage sites and museums.

A hallway at Beaver Creek School shows off “Multiplication Factor Turkeys” made by third graders

The Old Town Mission, the Cottonwood Fire Department and Yavapai Broadcasting collected turkeys and donations at the Flying High Turkey Drive at Fry’s Food.

The circus is in town, but not quite the kind you’re picturing.

Leslie Azor’s new Natuzzi sofa set is coming apart. The company keeps sending a repairman to her home, but so far, he hasn’t been able to fix the furniture. Can she get a refund?

Brenda Redel has been in the field of nonprofits for most of her life,

Ready to bring a new pet into your family? Make an appointment at Verde Valley Humane Society, 1520 W. Mingus Ave. in Cottonwood,

The VVPOA has added a new sign to the Nature Preserve thanks to many community participants. T

The Oak Creek Brewery, located on Yavapai Drive in Sedona, hosted its first Local Artisan Craft Fair on November 12 and 13. Additional fairs are planned on weekends in November, weather permitting.