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"Way of The Ancients Tours"

Lawrence Cleland the new owner of "Way of The Ancients Tours" is a Tribal member of the Digueno Nation of Southern California.  "Way of the Ancients" is a Native American Indian owned and operated tour company. Lawrence Cleland was born on the Santa Ysabel Reservation where he learned the skills of his people. He joined the Marine Corp and served two tours in Vietnam. He then pursued a career as an Electrical Engineer in the Semi-Conductor field predominantly in Research and Development.  His many accomplishments include early development of the flat panel display, satellite mapping, many heart pacers including the difibulator, like the one inserted in Vice President Dick Cheney's chest. He has always been one to be proud of his heritage and willing to share with anyone who is interested.  His dream is to pass on as much knowledge as possible so people will not forget the "Way of the Ancients".  Please visit for additional information  www.wayoftheancients.com.

Never Too Late Special Request

Bob Haverstick spoke to a group of senior citizens last week and asked if any of them had some unfulfilled dreams.  Ms. Becky Burhenn, age 69--will be 70 on July 4th, tearfully told him that her older sister Faith had passed away in February, and that her nieces and their families were flying to Sedona on June 29 for a Celebration of Life ceremony for Faith at "Faith's Leap."

When Faith's children made their room reservations in April, Becky didn't ask to make the trip with them because she lives on a very limited income.  When she heard about Never Too Late, and their mission to make some magic happen for the forgotten elderly, she hoped that she might be able to go to Arizona after all to pay her final respects to her sister Faith, who loved Sedona and the surrounding area.

Never Too Late found a donor to cover the cost of the flight to Phoenix and back to Indianapolis and is now requesting your help to provide a complimentary room in Sedona for Becky Burhenn on the nights of June 29, June 30, and July 1.  She would fly back to Indiana on July 2.

To partner with Never Too Late and make Becky's wish come true please contact Karen at Karen@sedonacamber.com .  For more information about the Never Too Late organization please visit www.nevertoolate.org. 

Sedona Questers Installs Officers for 2007-2008

The Sedona Questers recently elected new officers for the 2007-08 year.  The new board is: President Beth Lanzoni, Vice-President Linda Starr, Secretary Loretta Benore and Treasurer Geri Jahnke.  Questers is an international study organization that aims to encourage the preservation of historical landmarks and to stimulate the appreciation of antiques through their study.  The Sedona Questers are regular supporters of the Sedona Heritage Museum with projects including restoration of the Museum’s tractor shed, a new entry gate at the historic Cook Cedar Glade Cemetery, reference books on historic preservation and several other gifts.  For more information about Questers membership, call Victoria at 284-3120.

Healing From The Heart

Healing From The Heart is proud to announce a new Soul Merge Ceremony and Soul Vision portrait to their menu of experiences. Soul merege is a life altering ceremony, facilitated by Cynthia Tierra of Healing From The Heart. After the ceremony, mystic clairvoyant and artist, Jax, will call forth onto the canvas the energies of loving transformation in a visionary work of art.  Return home with your energy in balance and a Soul Vision Portrait, as a reminder of who you truly are. The cost for this package is $150. For information call 928-821-0989 or visit www.HealingOne.net and www.ArtbyJax.com

Celebrating the Sedona Night Sky - A Free Community Event

The Sedona Community is invited to attend a free event to celebrate the beautiful Sedona Night Sky on June 5, 2007 from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Sedona Red Rock High School Football Field.   Four planets will be visible with the naked eye and Evening Sky Tours, LLC and Astronomers of the Verde Valley will have many  telescopes set up to view Mercury, Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and the Moon. The community is invited to bring a blanket, telescopes and binoculars and a picnic dinner to enjoy a wonderful astronomy experience under Sedona's brilliant night sky.

Evening Sky Tours, LLC is the title sponsor of the event and is the premiere tour company in Sedona offering custom astronomy tours every night of the week. Co-sponsors include Keep Sedona Beautiful, City of Sedona, Sedona Chamber of Commerce, Sedona Monthly Magazine, Sedona Red Rock News, Sedona International Film Festival, Home Elements, Sedona Chapter of the ASU Alumni Association, Astronomers of the Verde Valley, International Dark Sky Association and JCK Music Productions.

In addition to viewing the planets we will have a presentation on light pollution and music. There is no cost to attend and no reservations are necessary. All members of the community are invited. In the event of cloudy skies the event will take place on June 6. Please check the website at www.eveningskytours.com/sedonaevent in case you have any questions about weather conditions on June 5.

Boys & Girls Clubs Host Summer Camp Open Houses

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Arizona will be hosting open houses at the Sedona, Village of Oak Creek and Cottonwood Clubs May 16 from 3 to 6 pm. Tables will be set up before and after school, and will contain information on this year’s Summer Camps. Summer Camp begins May 29 with themed day and specialty camps.

Membership is required for participation in all camps, and new members are encouraged to join. Parents are invited to stop by the information tables while dropping off or picking up their children for more information. All children who are registered for summer camp before May 16th will receive an eight dollar discount.   For more information about the Boys & Girls Club or to request more information about the Summer Camps, please call 928-282-0122 or visit www.apositiveplace.org.

Trevillyan Elected to Board of Museum Association of Arizona

The Sedona Historical Society announces that member Janeen Trevillyan has been elected to the Museum Association of Arizona (MAA) Board of Directors as the representative for the northern region. 

During her two year term she will be liaison to MAA members in Yavapai, Coconino, Mohave and Apache counties.  In addition to facilitating two-way communication between the field and the MAA organization, Janeen will also publicize MAA activities and encourage membership. 

Janeen has volunteered at the Sedona Heritage Museum since 2000, serving on the Board of the Sedona Historical Society and participating on several Society committees.  "I am honored to serve and look forward to bringing to the MAA Board the viewpoint of a museum volunteer vs. paid staff, and representing the interests and needs of the museums of northern Arizona", said Trevillyan.  The Museum Association of Arizona is a non-profit organization dedicated to the enrichment and support of Arizona's museum community.

Soul Portraits by Jax

Now you can view Jax’s Soul Portraits and Visionary Art at the Art Mart.  Jax is a Visionary and Soul Portrait Artist that paints to delight, inspire and heal by using clairvoyant gifts to tap into the Spirit Realm and your own powerful energies. Your Soul Portrait will be an empowering painting of your True Self.  A written translation accompanies each portrait.  View at the Art Mart, 2081 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona or online at www.artbyjax.com.  For more information call 928-300-7626 or email  jax@npgcable.com

Golfer’s Guide Arizona to Spotlight Sedona

Golfer’s Guide, Arizona’s most-widely read golf publication, is again doing a special feature section on spectacular Sedona in their upcoming Summer Issue. Oakcreek Country Club is the cover story while the Sedona Golf Resort and Los Abrigados Resort & Spa will have editorials.

Golfer’s Guide is an attractive, glossy, four-color digest-size magazine that is distributed across Arizona at over 650 high-traffic locations, including Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport and Sedona's Chamber Visitor Centers. With an audited circulation of 100,000, this special coverage will promote Sedona to an estimated readership of 330,000 people throughout the months of July, August and September.

Special advertising rates, beginning at $400, are available exclusively for Chamber members.  Production is included. Reservation deadline is Friday, June 1; Materials, Wednesday, June 13. For more information, please visit http://www.golfersguide.com/arizona/sedona.pdf

For personal attention, you may also contact David DiFilippo, Golfer’s Guide’s Publisher at 480-570-8622 or ddifilippo@golfersguide.com

Affinity Group News

Seniors in Action Business Alliance (SABA)

Tuesday, May 15, 2007 8:00 am at the Sedona Community Center 1 block north off Hwy. 89A, (corner of Harmony & Melody) West Sedona. Meetings held the 3rd Tuesday of the month. 

SABA’s mission is to unite organizations, businesses and individuals of all ages through an ongoing dialogue in order to understand and support a senior-friendly business environment, promote the creation of businesses and services serving seniors needs, and to be a catalyst for promoting the mature workforce in Sedona and the Verde Valley.

Network With Spiritual Practitioners and Businesses

Come network with spiritual practitioners and businesses at The Sedona Metaphysical Spiritual Association pot luck dinner on Tuesday, May 15, at 5:00 p.m. at The Sedona Springs Resort meeting room (55 Northview.) Please bring food to share, or a financial donation. Join us after dinner for our monthly meeting. The Association, an affinity group of The Sedona Chamber of Commerce, currently has over 60 members and continues to grow. Whether you desire a product, an event, a spiritual teacher, a healer, or a reader, association members can help you. Browse through brochures about services and products offered by members on the information table. To contact The Sedona Metaphysical Spiritual Association, call 928- 284-3257 or 928-282-8981 or visit our web site www.sedonaspiritual.com

Business Brief

Yavapai College Offers "Human Resource Management " Course

In partnership with the Sedona Chamber of Commerce and the City of Sedona, Yavapai College will offer BSA 223, Section #074260, Human Resource Management. This course will study topics that include recruitment, performance evaluation, discipline, benefits, discrimination and EEOC. Actual Human Resource issues and cases will be discussed.

This three credit hour course is offered by the Yavapai College Partnership Program (YCPP) and is transferable into the Management Certificate and AAS Management degree. The course meets on Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on June 21 & 28, July 12, 19 & 26 (no class held the week of July 4) and August 2 at the City of Sedona's Vultee Conference room (for directions call 204-7190). College tuition is $135 for this course. Sponsored scholarship seats are available for up to 4 Chamber members at no cost (except for the cost of the textbook).

Register in person at either the Verde Valley Campus or Sedona Center or by calling 928-634-6520 or 928-649-4265. To obtain a "sponsored scholarship seat," you must register in person at either the Chamber of Commerce located at 45 Sunset Drive (behind the Kentucky Fried Chicken), 928-204-1123 or at the City of Sedona Complex located at 102 Roadrunner Drive, 928-204-7190.

For more information regarding YCPP classes, contact Jim Brugger, MIR, Business Faculty and Partnership Program Coordinator at (928) 649-4281.

Highway 179 Construction Update: What to Watch For- Week of May 14.

What's New on SR 179

Cortez Road reopened May 4. It is anticipated that Navajo Road and Indian Cliffs Road will close Wednesday for several weeks due to storm drain work. Paving and curb and gutter work has began on SR 179 at Ridge Trail and Back O'Beyond intersections, with Jacks Canyon to follow. Re-striping and traffic shifts for the next construction phase will be coming soon at these intersections. The construction of roundabouts is done in five steps:

1. Curb and gutter is laid on one side
2. Paving is done on one side
3. and 4.Traffic is shifted and these two steps are repeated on the other side.
5. The medians and inner circles are installed and paved.

The HT Trail closure will be extended to mid-summer. Information will be provided as it becomes available.

Ongoing Work on SR 179
Storm drain work throughout Project 1 is ongoing. Business access will be maintained, although intermittent driveway closures are necessary. The closures are minimized and expedited to the extent possible. Temporary concrete barrier is installed to help traffic flow, and blue business access signs are installed to guide traffic through the construction zone. There may be minor traffic impacts such as shoulder closures or construction vehicles needing access to the road, or lane closures with flaggers/DPS present. Work for new bridge construction in the forest segment is ongoing near milepost 309.5, and there may be short duration flagging operations.

To sign up for weekly updates, e-mail your name and email address to pr@scenic179.com or go to www.scenic179.com .

Member to Member Discounts

Chamber Member Marketing Opportunity

The Sedona Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Arizona Key Magazine to help Sedona and Verde Valley businesses grow through maximizing Arizona’s Visitor Market.  Arizona Key Magazine is making a very comprehensive and innovative marketing program available to Members which includes: reaching Visitors and Locals through its Statewide Monthly Travel Guide, Online @ www.arizonakey.com with Key 360° Rich Media (High Definition Video, Virtual Tours, Digital Slide Shows & Podcasting) and significant exposure with Concierge, statewide.

Which of these are you?

• Frustrated with the work-effort of making your establishment/services stand-out in an environment with stiff competition
• Challenged with increasing mind-share with the Concierge, Event Planners and Travel Professionals
• Need to attract more corporate and group events

Don’t miss this exclusive Member opportunity to grow your business by taking advantage of Arizona Key’s FREE AD UPGRADE WITH RICH MEDIA.  Call 866.554.2002 or email advertise@arizonakey.com today!

Private Coach Limos Discount for Sedona Chamber Members

From our Executive First class Sedan Service with newer model Lincoln Town Cars, Private Coach Limos has everything you need to experience Arizona and the surrounding area.

We stand alone in our ability to custom fit the Arizona experience around your time and financial needs. We will create an atmosphere to let you truly relax and enjoy our state.  You will be able to ride in style and comfort in our 2003 or newer cars.  Our fleet of limousines can take you or your group to and from the airport, or for a night out on the town.  We offer the most practical and economical solutions to get you where you want to go.  We are aware that your time is very valuable, so let us do the work!

We are offering all Sedona Chamber Members a discount un till June 1.  Your price is only $225.00 (original price $269.00).  So let us do the driving for you! For more information call 602-653-9340 or email privatecoachlimos@yahoo.com.

Special Offer for Sedona Chamber Members and their Employees

One Bedroom Apartment at 381 Cedar Street in Uptown Sedona. This first floor unit will be available to rent after June 1 for $740/month. For Chamber members and their employees, the rent will include free cable, water, sewer and trash. Contact: Fran at Foothills Property Management, 928-282-9533, and ask for Apple Tree Square Apartment #8.

Sedona Airport Information Kiosk Program

Sedona Airport is making available an advertising opportunity to companies wishing to reach pilots, passengers, and tourists who come through the airport terminal building. An advertising information kiosk will be built in the main terminal with 14 signs (16" by 10" each) to advertise a companies' service such as lodging, dining, tours, transportation, etc. Each ad will have a two digit code for instant connection to the company through a dedicated telephone located with the sign. In addition, an ad will also be placed on the airport's website: www.sedonaairport.org. The cost of the sign is $1,200 per year which includes production. For more information contact Al Comello with Comello Media Services at 928-862-0210, al@comellomedia.com., or www.sedonaairport.org/ads

Special Offer from Media Demographics

Free Television and Radio advertising for your resort!  The Sedona Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Media Demographics, a promotional research marketing firm. We are looking for resorts who want to offer getaway packages in exchange for free TV and Radio advertising exclusively featuring your resort. If you are interested in receiving more information via email please email: lynnelliott@msn.com subject line: Sedona Promotion.

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'Puccini for Beginners' makes Sedona premiere May 15
Sundance comedy is second feature in film fest's three-week series

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to continue its three-week “Sundance Series” on Tuesday, May 15, with the Arizona premiere of “Puccini For Beginners.” at 7 p.m. at the Harkins Sedona Six Theatres.

“Puccini For Beginners” is a humorous crowd-pleaser that was an audience sensation at its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. It has since gone on to garner rave reviews from critics and audience members in limited theatrical premieres in New York and Los Angeles.  A woman who loves opera finds herself playing a romantic version of musical chairs in this independent comedy from writer and director Maria Maggenti, who makes wonderful use of New York City as a set in this sophisticated, witty, intelligent and truly entertaining romantic comedy.

The title sponsors for “Puccini For Beginners” are Pasidg Productions (Marc Sterling and Tommy Stovall) and Sedona Sports (Bill and Elaine Sakelarios).  The film will be shown on two screens simultaneously on Tuesday, May 15. Tickets are $10, or $8 for Film Sedona members, and will be available at 5:30 p.m. in the Harkins Sedona Six Theatres lobby on show night. Cash or checks only. Seats are limited. Film Sedona members can purchase tickets in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office, 45 Sunset Drive, or by calling 282-1177.  For more information and to see a trailer of the film, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.com.

Come see and hear how to better prepare for Wildfire Season from our First Responders at the La Barranca and Brin’s Fire 2006!

Wildfire Season in Northern Arizona is almost upon us and Firefighters from Federal, State, County and Local Districts have partnered to bring a powerful and informative program to Verde Valley Communities in May. So, how does a firefighting team approaching a home evaluate its defensibility? The public attending will see and hear about what these firefighters experienced as they approached the Brin’s Fire last year. Why was Oak Creek Canyon closed…? One picture tells you why. Come see and hear how to better prepare for wildfire season as a community of firewise residents and business owners. Important safety handouts will be available at the program.

The schedule for this Wildfire Presentation is as follows:

MAY 16, 2007 5 pm- Keep Sedona Beautiful Speaker Series at the Pushmataha Center on Brewer Rd., Sedona

MAY 17, 2007 5:30-6:30 pm- Canyon Moon Theater at Highway 179 Outlets for Big Park Area Neighborhood Associations

MAY 23, 2007 6:30 pm - Friends of the Forest sponsored at Sedona Library off Dry Creek Rd. in West Sedona

This collaboration is sponsored by Don Nelms, a Farmers Agent of 25 yrs. in the Verde Valley. Please call your Fire District to schedule this free community service before Fire Season! 1. Verde Valley Fire District, 928-634-2578.  2. Cottonwood Fire Department, 928-634-2741.  3. Jerome Fire Department, 928-649-3034.  4. Camp Verde Fire District, 928-567-9401.  5. Montezuma-Rimrock Fire Districtm 928-567-7428.  6. Sedona Fire District, 928-282-6800.

For more information about protecting your home, your family and your property, go to www.firewise.com . Contact Gene Twaronite, Yavapai County Defensible Space Instructor at 928-445-6590 x231 or twaronit@cals.arizona.edu

Sedona Relay for Life Kickoff

The Sedona Kickoff Meeting for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be held on May 17 at Los Abrigados’ Big Ball Room at 5:30 pm.  Anyone interested in learning how to help with the Sedona Relay for Life through sponsorships, donations for the silent auction, becoming a Team Captain, joining a team, becoming a Committee Member, or just pitching in wherever should plan to attend.  Sedona’s mayor Pud Colquitt as well as other dignitaries will be on hand to talk about the Relay for Life and how this event helps the community.  Hors d’oeuvres will be provided and there will be door prizes.  If you are unable to attend on May 17 and would like to participate, please call Ed Johnson at 203-4433 or email him at trailbossed@esedona.net.

NAWBO to Award the Scholarships to Three Local Young Women at theFourth Annual Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards Luncheon

The Sedona Verde Valley Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-Sedona Verde Valley) will honor three high school students from Sedona, Cottonwood, and Camp Verde with a $300 scholarship each at the Fourth Annual Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards on Thursday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Sedona Hilton Resort & Spa, 90 Ridge Trail in the Village of Oak Creek.  This is the first year scholarships have been awarded to students at all three schools.

The cost for tickets to the Entrepreneurial Excellence Awards luncheon is $30 for NAWBO members, $35 for nonmembers and $325 for a table of 10.  For information and tickets, contact Pam Bayles at 282-5636, pam@cfs-mortgage.com or Shelley Williams at 204-6474, shelley_williams@countrywide.com

Future Studios Live Performance Venue & Cinema
30 Hozoni Drive, Sedona. P.O. Box 4779 (86340) . www.futurestudios.org 928-282-9139

  
Friday • May 18 • 7:30 pm INDIE FILM:  Beyond The Call $5 (free film if it's your birthday with valid ID) From the brothers who brought you the Academy Award nominated film Genghis Blues (www.genghisblues.com), comes the next great adventure...Beyond the Call.  In an Indiana Jones meets Mother Teresa adventure, three middle-aged men, former soldiers and modern-day knights travel the world delivering life-saving humanitarian aid directly into the hands of civilians and doctors. Ed Artis, James Laws and Walt Ratterman inspire through deeds not words, in some of the most dangerous yet beautiful places on Earth, the front lines of war.  "An extremely inspiring film that is also hilarious, exciting and heart-wrenching. Not only are the three men unbelievably good willed, they are enjoyable characters filled with lovable quirks and wonderful stories to tell." - Christopher Campbell, Cinematical


Sunday • May 20, 2007 • 3:00  to 5:00 pm Marimba Workshop Adults - $15  •  Ages under 18 - $9 Adult group rates (6 or more) - $12 per person  •  Under 18 group rates (6 or more) - $7 per person. Enjoy an afternoon learning to play marimba band music in the African and Caribbean traditions!  Instructor Bart Brush received his Bachelor of  Arts Degree in World Music from Wesleyan University and his Master's Degree in Education from Antioch New England Graduate School.  Besides studying clarinet, bassoon, classic guitar, koto, tabla, and Indonesian shadow puppetry, Bart was a music teacher and marimba band instructor for several years at Jefferson Elementary School in Utica, New York.  His Jefferson School Marimba Band performed at several venues, including the Utica Public Library, Kirkland Art Center, Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute, Stanley Theater, the State Capitol, the Bronx Zoo, and performed with jazz drummer Jason Marsalis of the renowned Marsalis family of musicians.  In this two-hour workshop, students will learn and play  "Shumba Panzira", a piece from Zimbabwe originally improvised to calm a lion (according to tradition), and Amazing Grace in both the original hymn version and an up tempo reggae arrangement.  No experience necessary;  there are melody, harmony, bass and chord parts for players of all ability levels.  Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Saturday •  May 19, 2007 • 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Global Community Communications Alliance Workshop - New Millennium Thinkshop. Do you want to change the world?  This three-hour introductory workshop provides an overview of principles, practices, and tools to help you incorporate spiritual concepts that will lead to more effective leadership and individual destiny actualization.  The seven-part New Millennium Thinkshop Series is designed to actualize your potential as a Change Agent to create positive change in the world.  For more information or to register call Global Community Communications Alliance 928-204-1206.

Wild Fire Prevention is Key

Fire Station #4 in Uptown is holding Vegetation Clean-Up May 18, 19 and 20 from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. This is an opportunity to help protect your home, neighborhood, and community. You can begin perparing what you can remove from your yard to make it more fire safe. Brush, tree and shurb trimmings, bagged leaves and pine needles (no cactus or construction material, please) can be taken to the fire station for disposal.   For more information please call 928-282-6800.

Navigate the Sacred at Canyon Moon Theatre

It is said that every experience holds the potential for enlightenment.  The question begs, how do we access this awareness in everyday life?   Navigating The Sacred™, a lecture/workshop at Canyon Moon Theatre on May 18, provides an illuminating evening that explores this question. 

During the evening facilitator Jeff E. Shipper will weave ancient universal principles into cutting edge science, taking participants on a journey into the relationship between human experience and their sacred potential.

Navigating the Sacred takes place on Friday May 18 at 7 pm at Canyon Moon Theatre which is located in the Village of Oak Creek Outlet Mall.  For more information about Navigating the Sacred please go to www.tmwc.org or call 600-2609.  To purchase tickets call Canyon Moon Theatre at 282-6212.

Steppin' Out With My Baby 

You’ll definitely want to make plans to attend Tom & Shondra’s dinner show, Steppin' Out With My Baby on Friday, May 18 at Relics Restaurant. Relics Restaurant will be using their larger dining room and night club for this exclusive dinner show. Dinner reservations can be made from 6 pm to 7 pm and guests will enjoy ordering dinner from Relics Restaurant’s excellent menu with the show starting at 8 pm.

The show features the great favorite standards of the 30's, 40's and early 50's with music made famous by such singers as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett plus some great songs from the musical Chicago. It’s sure to be an engaging evening full of great music and good memories.

Relics Restaurant is located in west Sedona at 3235 Hwy 89A. It is recommended that reservations be made as soon as possible since seating is limited and this dinner will sell out soon. You can make reservations by calling Relics Restaurant at 928-282-1593.  

The New Arizona All-Star Slam Invitational defies standard poetry slam demographics!!

On Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 pm at the Canyon Moon Theatre the NEW Arizona All-Star Slam Invitational will tear the roof off with poets such as Greg Nix of Sedona, Lindsey Miller of Tucson, and Joseph Nieves of Flagstaff. But the most impressive competitor will be Adele Seronde of Sedona.

For years the Arizona All-Star Slam Invitational has entertained sold out crowds at the Canyon Moon Theatre so get your tickets early by calling 928-282-6212.  They're only $15. The Canyon Moon Theatre is located at 6601 Hwy. 179, Ste. A-6, three doors down from the Gap in the Village of Oak Creek Outlet Mall.

Historic Preservation Month to Focus on Local History Themes and Places

On Saturday, May 19 the Commission will co-host with Dr. Warren and Patsy Zeitlin a tour and open house at their historic home, the Doodlebug Ranch house.  The open house is from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.  The home is located at 10 Ranch House Circle just off Doodlebug Road, below Poco Diablo.  Follow the signs.  The Zeitlins have lovingly cared for this historic and beautiful home, constructed circa 1936.  Refreshments will be served.  This is a free event.

For more information about this event or to get involved with historic preservation in Sedona, please call Kathy Levin, 928-203-5035.

Jazz Flash!

Patio-Pool Party at the Quality Inn Resort 4499 E. Hwy 69, Prescott, AZ 928-777-0770.  Please join us from 3:00 - 6:00 pm, Sunday, May 20 for an enjoyable and relaxing afternoon of fabulous entertainment, food and fun.  Featuring: Milt Cannon Jazz Quartet, fresh spring melodies, beautiful patio landscape, large swimming pool area, great friends & society members, full service menu & wine bar
Admission: $12 pp (2 for $20) ~ Members $10. Be encouraged to bring blankets for lawn comfort,
regular size umbrella/sun screen, bathing suits, and a cheerful spirit of community.

Sedona Public Library to Host Fine Art Exhibit  

Sunday, May 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm - The Sedona Public Library will host a fine art exhibit on behalf of The Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern Arizona (BGCNA).  The exhibit will begin with a live performance from “Black Lightening,” a young rock band formed through BGCNA. The band will perform three Green Day songs to kick off the event.

 The performance will be followed with a reception, and the art exhibit. The exhibit will showcase many different art mediums including 3D art, graphics, textile design, collage, and sculpture created by the children of BGCNA’s Sedona, Oak Creek, and Cottonwood branches. A suggested donation of five dollars will be applied to continue the artistic programming for the children of the Verde Valley.

For more information about the Boys & Girls Club, please call 928-282-0122 or visit www.apositiveplace.org. For more information about this event, please contact Donna Bellina at 928-202-1415.

Burning Love: 'Crazy Love' tells a story of a sociopath and his wife
Top Sundance documentary is third feature in film fest's three-week series May 22

Nothing could keep Burt Pugach from Linda Riss – not her, not her friends, not her fiancee, nor the police. And if Burt couldn't have Linda, no one could have her. He would see to it.

The Sedona International Film Festival and Workshop finishes off its 'Sundance Series'  with the documentary that shocked audiences at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival — Crazy Love. The film will show at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 22 at Harkins Sedona Six Theatres. It is the incredible true story of the lengths people will go for an obsession, and the depths people will go to escape loneliness.

The film will be shown on two screens simultaneously on Tuesday, May 22. Tickets are $10, or $8 for Film Sedona members, and will be available at 5:30 p.m. in the Harkins Sedona Six Theatres lobby on show night. Cash or checks only. Seats are limited. Film Sedona members can purchase tickets in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office, 45 Sunset Drive, or by calling 282-1177.  For more information and to see a trailer of the film, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.com.

Fourth Friday's Meditation Circle

An evening of Meditations and Personal Enrichment with celebrated spiritual teacher, life coach, intuitive and healing master, John Whitehurst.  Join together in meditation and let go of stress and tension, release the drama from your life, get grounded & centered, reconnect with source energy and reclaim and reintegrate your original life essence. Through guided imagery, group interaction and Meditation, John helps you to release energy that no-longer serves you on a physical, emotional, mental or spiritual level. He helps you to develop tools to reclaim and re-integrate your original life essence.

Join John on May 25 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at Las Posadas of Sedona, 26, Avenida de Piedras, Sedona, AZ 86351 $10 recommended donation.  Prerequisites: Open to letting go of your baggage and having fun. For registration and information call 800-625-1789 or 928-239-0116; send an email to customerservice@jwmtc.com or visit www.jwmtc.com

Celebrate Memorial Day on May 26 at Posse Ground Community Park

The City of Sedona invites you to the first annual Memorial Day Event on Saturday, May 26, 2007 at Posse Ground Community Park by the upper and lower baseball fields.  Activities begin promptly at 2:00 p.m. with a dedication ceremony to honor former, current, and future military personnel from the Sedona area.  This will include the color guard from the Cottonwood VFW Post 7400; “God Bless America” sung by local musician Sammy Davis, Jr.; and an Air Force flyover.

From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., the Memorial Day Country Fair with food for purchase includes hot dogs, burgers, cotton candy, popcorn, ice cream, and drinks.  At 3:30 p.m., there will be the judging of the “Best of the West Chili” and starting at 4:15 p.m. will be the “Best Sedona Pie” judging.  From 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., the Cottonwood Community Band, will perform patriotic music on the stage at the Barbara Antonsen Memorial Park.

This promises to be a great family event, with something for everyone.  We are encouraging all area veterans to join us for the dedication ceremony.  Sedona is proud to recognize these men and women who unselfishly served to protect the freedoms we enjoy today.  For more information, please contact Administrative Assistant D’Nell Monroe at 204-7198.

Museum to Host Coffee and Behind-the-Scenes Tour

The Sedona Heritage Museum will host a coffee and “behind-the-scenes” tour for anyone interested in knowing more about the museum, the Sedona Historical Society and the activities of both.  The social time and tour will be on Wednesday, May 30 at 9:30 am at the Museum.

Do you have an interest in retail?  If so, perhaps the Museum Gift Shop is for you.  Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a museum docent?  Or, perhaps a volunteer archivist?  How about creating exhibits or assisting with student groups?  If so, this will be your chance to learn about these types of opportunities right here in Sedona. 

This event is free and open to all members of the public.  Refreshments will be served.  The Sedona Heritage Museum is located at 735 Jordan Rd in Jordan Historical Park.  To learn more call 282-7038.  RSVP appreciated but not necessary.

First Friday's Talking Circle

An evening of Meditation, teachings and sharing with celebrated Transformational Coach, Teacher, Intuitive and Healer Master, John Whitehurst.  Join John and create some valuable tools to help you release stress, better occupy your space, let go of the small stuff, attract the life you want to live and embrace the happiness, joy, compassion and love in your life.  Are you ready for transformation? 

Join John on June 1 from 6:00pm – 7:30pm at Sedona Creative Life Center, 333, Schnebly Hill Rd., Sedona, AZ 86336 $15 recommended donation.  Prerequisites: Open to letting go of your baggage and having fun. For registration and information call 800.625.1789 or 928.239.0116; send an email to customerservice@jwmtc.com or visit www.jwmtc.com

Sedona's Second Friday's Meditation Circle

An evening of Meditations and Personal Enrichment with Celebrated spiritual teacher, life coach, intuitive and healing master, John Whitehurst.  Join together in meditation and let go of stress and tension, release the drama from your life, get grounded & centered, reconnect with source energy and reclaim and reintegrate your original life essence. Through guided imagery, group interaction and Meditation, John helps you to release energy that no-longer serves you on a physical, emotional, mental or spiritual level. He helps you to develop tools to reclaim and re-integrate your original life essence.
Join John on June 8 from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm at Sedona Creative Life Center, 333 Schnebly Hill Rd., Sedona, AZ 86336 $10 recommended donation.  Prerequisites: Open to letting go of your baggage and having fun. For registration and information call 800-625-1789 or 928-239-0116; send an email to customerservice@jwmtc.com or visit www.jwmtc.com

Worldwide Fighting Championship – Rumble in the Red Rocks

Saturday, June 9, 2007 - WFC Lightweight Title Challenge; The Fight is On!  Come experience the fastest growing, most exciting sport in the world. Back by popular demand, McKinn Boxing and the Worldwide Fighting Championship will again present a mixed martial arts challenge at Cliff Castle Casino on Saturday, June 9, 2007 in the Stargazer Pavilion. Weigh-in is Friday, June 8 at 6 pm at The Lodge at Cliff Castle, and the public is welcome. On Saturday, doors open at 6:00 pm; fights start at 7:30 pm.

For this special event, the Stargazer Pavilion at Cliff Castle Casino will have reserved arena-style seating. Ringside seats are $40, $60, and $100, and general admission will be $25. Tickets may be purchased in advance by calling the Castle Club at 928-567-7999, or 800-381-SLOT ext 7999, or online at www.cliffcastlecasino.net.

Located just east of I-17 at exit 289. For more information please call the Castle Club at 928-567-7999 or visit the website.