Dear Friends,
“This land is your land, this land is my land.” What a great American classic, penned by Woody Guthrie. As Sedona deals with a continued increase in visitation fueled by the pandemic, the City Council and chamber are advancing an FY22 plan that proposes educating visitors on our community’s values and expectations for them when they visit:
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Sedona is a fragile resource; take the Sedona Cares Pledge.
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Sedonans value a sustainable lifestyle that minimizes environmental impacts. Leave No Trace.
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To our new urban visitors, explore the outdoors, but recreate responsibly and explore all that the greater Verde Valley has to offer.
As a destination completely surrounded by public lands, lands owned by we the people and managed on our behalf by federal and state governments, let’s remember that “this land was made for you and me.” We all have the right to recreate on our public lands, whether we live here or not, and share the duty as resident or visitor to be good stewards of these lands. Find out more in my latest two-minute blog post.
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Sedona Enters Stage I Fire Restriction Today
Sedona is entering a Stage I fire restriction starting today, May 14. It will prohibit igniting, building, maintaining or using a fire including charcoal or briquettes. Please check the Sedona Fire District's website for updates throughout the summer.
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Red Rock Passes are Now Available Online
A Red Rock Pass is required when recreating on National Forest land in Red Rock Country. The pass can now be purchased online through this website: https://www.recreation.gov/sitepass/74387. Visitors will be required to enter the license plate number of the vehicle being used to access and park at the day-use site.
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The Squeegee Bros Offering Coupon
The Squeegee Bros are offering 10% off your next cleaning when mentioning this advertisement. Squeegee Bros offer window, gutter and roof cleaning, as well as specialty cleaning including light fixtures, fans and hard to reach places for commercial or residential properties. Please call 507.525.3588 to schedule an appointment!
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What’s in your Garden? Rowe Fine Art Gallery Wants to Know!
Why should the formal spaces in your home have all the fun? This month, Rowe Fine Art Gallery spotlights bronze sculptures, both freestanding and wall hangings, that are equally at home outdoors and indoors. For details, visit rowegallery.com. PHOTO INFO: Vantage Point monumental bronze sculpture by Ken Rowe.
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Oak Creek Arts and Crafts Show Coupon for this Weekend
This weekend, May 14-16, shop local artists and vendors at the Oak Creek Arts and Crafts Show located at Sedona Vista Village and Los Rosales Restaurant. Participating artists are offering $10 off any purchase of $75 or more!
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SCORECARD: The Failing State of Education in Yavapai County
According to the Center for the Future of Arizona, we have a long way to go to prepare our students to contribute to our communities. Third grade reading levels is one of the best indicators of future performance. Overall, about 44 percent of our third graders meet the standard, but results are even worse for Latino and Native American students (34 and 20 percent respectively). For sustainability to take hold, it will be important that children be taught sustainability concepts and skills. Learn more.
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May 1-15: Lung Force Walk
The American Lung Association invites you to participate in this year's virtual Lung Force Walk to raise funds for lung disease and cancer. Usually this event is held in-person every year in Phoenix, but this year it is virtual and Sedona is participating! Sedona's designated trail for the Lung Force Walk from May 1-15 is Baldwin Loop. For information or to create a team, click here. Make sure to use the hashtag, #LungForceWalkAZ so we can see your photos!
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May 18: Humane Society Webinar
The Humane Society of Sedona presents a free Charitable Giving Through Estate Planning Webinar on Tuesday, May 18 at 1 p.m. Speakers include Jon Linford of Morris Hall, Matt Fitzgerald of Edward Jones, and Jennifer Perry of the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona. Topics include Qualified Charitable Contributions, Donor-advised Funds, tax issues, RMDs, and planning a flexible giving plan now and for the future. To register, please click here.
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May 22: Greater Prescott Valley Blues Festival
The Northern Arizona Blues Alliance announces the Greater Prescott Valley Blues Festival at the Prescott Valley Amphitheater, on Saturday, May 22, from 1– 9 p.m., at 7501 Civic Circle, Prescott Valley, AZ, featuring two 2021 Blues Music Award (BMA) Nominees, Gulf Coast Records recording artists, Kat Riggins for Best Contemporary Blues Album and Jimmy Carpenter, six time BMA Nominee (Instrumentalist- Horn). Also featured are Northern AZ's finest Blues acts. Visit nazba.com for tickets and details.
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May 29: Esteban at Sound Bites Grill Stage
On May 29 at 7 p.m. guests have the opportunity to witness true magic on the Sound Bites Grill Stage with Artist in Residence “Esteban” whose international celebrity has cultivated a reputation that keeps this show sold out on a regular basis. The evening will be filled with powerful music and fun stories of Esteban’s musical journey! Click here for tickets.
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May 29: Verde Canyon Railroad Live Music
Back by popular demand, Verde Canyon Railroad's "Rhythm on the Rails" presents a live music series aboard the train on moonlight Saturdays this summer. On May 29, June 26, July 24, August 21 and September 8, six musical acts will rotate between cars to perform concerts for all during these special evening rides. Click here to learn more.
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Sedona Springs Resort is Hiring
The Sedona Springs Resort is looking for Full Time Housekeepers. Pay starts at $15 per hour and weekends are required. Excellent benefits include a performance-based Incentive Bonus Program, paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Time, Medical, Dental, Vision and 401K benefits are also available! So, if you are a hard worker with an attention to detail, come join the team! On the job training is offered. Apply here, call Lety at 928.204.7350 for questions or an interview.
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Join the Sky Rock Inn Team
Sky Rock Inn is hiring a Food & Beverage Manager with a sign-on bonus.
Duties: Hire, train, coach and supervise F&B team members, including kitchen and bar. Ensure a high standard of appearance, hospitality and service in team members as well as food safety. Implement effective control of food, beverage and labor costs. Email resume to Csilla Stark to apply.
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The Power of Video Advertising is Consistently Growing!
If you want to catch your audience for longer than a glance Sedona NOW TV is for you. Absolutely the best value per customer reach. Take a look here. For more information, email Tracey Shadley or call 928.399.9369.
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This is Your Year to Prosper
Use the best distribution available to connect with new business and new opportunities. For special Sedona Chamber rates, call 928.282.1855 or email Sedona monthly here.
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Sedona Chamber of Commerce Employment Opportunities
The SCC&TB is currently hiring four positions: Administrative Assistant, Sales Manager, Communications Manager, and Visitor Center Manager. Learn more by clicking the button below.
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Paint the Town Red (White & Blue) for Memorial Day
The Women of the Moose Chapter 1854 in Clarkdale is challenging Verde Valley businesses to Paint the Town Red (White & Blue) for Memorial Day 2021. To participate, please decorate your business with a display of patriotism and email pictures of your display to Dianna Ortiz. The cost is $10 per business and prizes will be awarded to the most patriotic business (as voted on by the Donald C. Thompson American Legion Post 135 Family Board of Officers) and the municipality with the highest percentage of appreciation. This fundraiser will benefit the building fund for the Donald C. Thompson American Legion Post 135 Family. You are more than welcome to make a donation in excess of your $10 participation fee. Please make out your check to American Legion Post 135 and mail to Dianna Ortiz at 417A S 6th Street, Cottonwood, AZ 86326. All pictures must be received by May 30, 2021 to be considered. Flags can be purchased from the American Legion by contacting John Maddox at 760.964.2651.
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