It's not a new rule; golf course strolls not allowed after first tee time
When our golf operations team discussed our Oakcreek Country Club walking policy for non-golfers in one of our board meetings, we received suggestions for spreading this message in newsletters and articles since many simply didn’t know our policy.
Why you should have an online Social Security account
Monitoring your Social Security profile may be a lifesaver
Could your personal information be stolen? Sensitive financial and medical data pertaining to your life may not be as safe as you think and thieves may turn to a vast resource to try and mine it – the Social Security Administration.
Planting the seeds for community garden in VOC
Homegrown produce. Is there anything better? We can’t get enough of it, especially tomatoes, but growing them in our yard has been a hit and miss venture. This year we happened upon two friends who always have booming crops, no matter what the weather. Their advice has been free.
Acclaimed photographer, naturalist Ted Grussing featured at KSB's Speaker Series September 12
Free to members, residents and visitors, join Keep Sedona Beautiful (KSB) for a lively and picturesque presentation celebrating Sedona’s unique majesty as part of KSB’s Preserving the Wonder™ Speaker Series on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 5:30 p.m. in KSB’s historic Pushmataha Center, 360 Brewer Road.
Village People: Cindy Chapman knows positive attitude can change everything
Born in New Orleans, Cindy Chapman lived in many places. Her mechanical engineer father (who oversaw construction of power plants in Korea and Ireland, and competed in the 1948 Olympics in lacrosse) finally settled in Morristown, NJ, where she grew up with three older brothers in idyllic small-town life.
Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund awarded trail construction grant
The Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund (SRRTF) has received a $25,000 Matching Awards Program (MAP) Grant from the National Forest Foundation (NFF) that will pay for new trail construction for a project called the Western Gateway Watershed and Trail Enhancement Project (Project).
September happenings for Sedona Village Business Association
• Learn about “Color Theory” & why it’s important. Join us at our next “Lunch N Learn” when Margo Braman of MargoBDesign discusses “Color in Culture,” which includes the science of color theory and how different cultures perceive color. Is your designer qualified to utilize these techniques in your business?
Popular 'AZ Speaks' returns to Village Public Library
Sedona Public Library is pleased to announce the return of Arizona Humanities speaker program “AZ Speaks,” the longest-running, most popular program of Arizona Humanities. Speakers are selected based on their expertise and ability to offer content that inspires and entertains audiences of all ages and backgrounds.
You can cut back on salt, still love your food & be healthier; here’s how
Most Americans consume too much sodium despite knowing how bad it is for their long-term health. But it’s a hard addiction to break. Most of our consumed sodium comes from salt, which is composed of two minerals: sodium and chloride.
What’s next for Big Park Community School property?
Like many of our friends and neighbors, you are very likely wondering what happens next, after the closing of our neighborhood Big Park Community School.
Effort underway to find new route from VOC to West Sedona
Keep Sedona Moving seeks solutions to traffic woes on State Route 179
Speaking before the July 12 Big Park Regional Coordinating Council, Village resident Rick Williams and Yavapai County Supervisor Randy Garrison announced a renewed effort to explore the feasibility of an alternative route from the Village of Oak Creek to West Sedona.
Another push for an alternative crossing to ease VOC traffic
KSM has been looking at projected population growth in Arizona, particularly in the Phoenix area, and KSM believes that will turn into “nightmarish” traffic in the greater Sedona area throughout the year rather than just the high tourist seasons.
VOCA seeks your involvement to come together as a more fully engaged community
This is my first message as the incoming president for VOCA. First, a huge thank-you to the people in the community who have offered support and congratulations. Your endorsement is always greatly appreciated.
Meet your Big Park Council Representative: Neil Pope
Hello, I represent La Barranca II, a residential community off of Jacks Canyon Road. We have fifty seven single family homes and lots in a gated community. Our CC&R’s ensure that each house is built in a pre-construction area within a defined building envelope on the lot. Outside of this area everything is kept in the natural environment. The development has a 360º view of the beautiful surrounding area.
You pay taxes on Yavapai College: Know who to vote for this November
The Big Park Council will sponsor a candidates forum for a District 3 representative on the Yavapai Community College (YCC) District Governing Board during the Council’s regular monthly meeting on Thursday, September 13th.
Big Park students excel on 2018 AZ Merit, Aims Science, Azella Assessments
Once again, Big Park Community School students have demonstrated growth on the 2018 AZ Merit, Aims Science, and Azella Assessments. We are proud of their continued progress.
World-class pastry chef opens Layla’s Bakery-Cafe in West Sedona
It’s strange how we find out about new dining options in Sedona. This time it was through a determined-to-become-baker 12-year-old, that Suzie met at the Hilton Spa.
Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund raises $160,000+ for maintenance, development of area trails
The trail work season that begins this October in the Red Rock Ranger District will be funded in part, through contributions totaling over $160,000 made by the Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund.
Sedona Village Business Association
Companies using video are becoming more successful in their marketing. Want to learn more? Make sure to join us for our next “Lunch N Learn” on Thursday, August 2nd, at noon, at the Holiday Inn Express when Hank and Sharyn Yuloff from Yuloff Creative Marketing present “How to Use Video to Step Up Your Sales." Bring your lunch and learn. FREE for SVBA members and just $5 for non-members.
Include vist to new libraries when making your annual vacation plans
I was introduced to libraries around the age of three. Almost every Saturday, my dad would take me to the old Victorian house that served as our community library.
Taurine in your pet’s diet vital to your animal’s heart health
Certain pet food diets are being linked to heart disease in dogs. Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a severe condition that causes the heart muscle to stretch, resulting in a weak heartbeat.
Big changes, new beginnings at The Collective Sedona
The Community Market returns to The Collective Sedona every Saturday in August from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. starting this Saturday, August 4.
Financial tips for single women
If you’re a single woman, most of your financial challenges and aspirations may resemble those of single men.
GPS device critical factor in saving lives in backcountry hiking
Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team’s Backcountry Unit rescued a missing father, son and dog last month near the Wet Beaver Wilderness area, according to a Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office news release, thanks to their satellite tracking device.
The fountain of youth is full of dumbbells
One of the major problems that we face as we go through the aging process, is that we tend to move our bodies less and less.
- WAS JUSTICE SERVED? Sabrina Champ says judge let Seth Collins off easy in SR 260 accident
- Commentary: Four years later, I can still hear the screams
- Local agencies address trafficking rumors
- Heads up! Ban on using handheld cellphones while driving begins Nov. 2
- Wanted felon caught with assault rifle
- NWS: Flash flood watch in Northern Arizona
- Cottonwood gives first approval for Starbucks
- Taggers vandalize historic site (with video)
- Police issue alert on man trying to break into apartments
- Head-on collision in Cornville sends 1 to hospital
- Man involved in vehicle-pedestrian crash facing homicide, DUI charges
- Plane crashes into Cottonwood residence
- Emergency responders on scene of Cottonwood airplane crash (with videos)
- Camp Verde man wrestles with black bear near Patagonia
- Weekend burglary puts halt to work projects for Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity
- WAS JUSTICE SERVED? Sabrina Champ says judge let Seth Collins off easy in SR 260 accident
- Thomas Chantry faces new charges of molestation, abuse
- Commentary: Four years later, I can still hear the screams
- Pilot in Cottonwood plane crash dies
- Two public meetings planned to discuss possible routes for new county connector road
