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January 10, 2012  
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Happy and Colorful 2012  

 

With paint now being the most affordable remodeling option, Sedona Paint Center can help you even more. From now to January 16, save 25% on Dunn-Edwards premium paints and 15% on sundries.  A fresh coat of paint can work magic on the interior or exterior of your home or business. For more infomation on our Dunn-Edwards sale, and all zero and low VOC paints, visit sedonapaint.com or call (928) 203-9500. Located in the Harkins Theater plaza.  

 

Healing From The Heart  

 

Healing From The Heart is offering a 50% discount on Healing Treatments to members of The Sedona Chamber of Commerce during 2012. Release your pain, stress and illness. Experience a Healing Treatment with a professional healer. Heal all levels of your being; mind, body, emotions and spirit. Call (928) 821-0989 for an appointment.

 

Prizes for the 7th Annual Sedona Marathon 

   

The Sedona Marathon needs prizes for the winners of the 2012 races. This is a great for opportunity for local businesses to get their products in front of thousands of customers and potential customers.   Prizes must be donated in groups of two (since there are two winners for the Full, Half, 10K and 5K races - Men and Women). Any business who donates prizes will receive the opportunity to insert an item the each participant's race bag (value $200). 2,000 runners receives this goody bag at packet pick-up. To donate prizes or for more information contact Donna or call (928) 204-1123. Bag inserts and prizes must be received by the Chamber of Commerce by 5:00 pm on Friday, January 27.   

 Member News...

Artwork Competition

 

The City of Sedona, the Arts and Culture Commission, and the Art in Public Places Committee announces a major exterior public art competition for professional artists residing in Yavapai and Coconino. One artist or team will be selected for the opportunity to receive a commission to create artwork for the roundabout located at the intersection of SR 179 and Schnebly Hill. Applications must be received at the City of Sedona Arts and Culture Division by Friday, February 3, at 5:00 pm, located at 102 Roadrunner Drive. For further information visit SedonaAZ.gov, or call (928) 203-5189 or Btammarine@SedonaAZ.gov.

Business Briefs...

Crowdrise and the Sedona Marathon

This year the ING NY City Marathon raised over 35 million dollars with Crowdrise!To give the Sedona Marathon Charities a boost, Crowdrise is holding a special promotion between now and January 15.  Click here crowdrise.com/TheSedonaMarathon2012  to check out the fundraiser on Crowdrise, then click the orange "Donate" button and donate $29 to any of the Sedona Marathon Charities. When you do so, you'll be signed up to win an iPad 2 or click the "Fundraise for this Event" button and create a project for a cause you care about.

 

Green Living Magazine  

 

Green Living Magazine is the premier green lifestyle magazine in Arizona. Check out the newest issue of Green Living Magazine featuring internationally renowned Chef Nobu and Mayor Greg Stanton.  Subscribe now! The magazine can also be found at Frys, Whole Foods, AJ's, Sunflower Markets, and other local coffee shops. Visit Greenlivingaz.com FOLLOW US on Facebook.com/greenlivingazmag and on Twitter @greenlivingaz.

Upcoming Events...

Let's Get Fit!

 

Come celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the Let's Get Fit Walk on Tuesday, January 10 at 4:00 pm. Then at 4:30 pm the scheduled walk begins. The walkers are successful and because you have made an effort to become fit, you have been rewarded by local merchants with a drawing and prizes each week. You are all welcome...come walk...its free and its fun. Meet at 450 Jordan Rd., Suite 9 in Uptown or call Ruth Ann Burgueno at (928) 282-9540.

 

'Take Shelter'

  

Plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, a young husband and father question whether to shelter his family from a coming storm, or from himself in the new, award-winning drama. "Take Shelter" premieres on Tuesday, January 10 at 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm at Harkins Theatres. Tickets are $12 or $9 for Film Festival members, and will be available starting at 3:00 pm that day in the Harkins lobby. Film Sedona members can purchase tickets in advance at the Sedona International Film Festival office, 2030 W. SR 89A, Suite A3, or call (928) 282-1177. For more information visit SedonaFilmFestival.com.   

  

Living History Talk at Sedona Heritage Museum   

 

The Sedona Heritage Museum hosts Living History on Wednesday, January 11 at 9:00 am at the Museum.  Karin Kwaitkowski will present "The Stopwatch Gang-the Most Infamous Bank Robbers You've Never Heard of". Karin will tell this true story of three Canadians, based in Oak Creek Canyon and reputed to be the most successful bank robbers in North American history. Some called them the Gentlemen Bandits, but the FBI called them the Stopwatch Gang because their robberies took no longer than 120 seconds. After the program, Kwaitkowski will answer questions. The Museum is located at 735 Jordan Road (928) 282-7038.  

 

Business Networking with NAWBO

 

The Sedona - Verde Valley chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBOSVV) will be meeting on Thursday, January 12 at 11:15 am at Poco Diablo.For information on joining NAWBO SVV with its networking opportunities, go to nawbosvv.org and click Member Benefits. Please make your reservation by visiting nawbosvv.org and click on events for more information and to purchase your ticket.    

 

Jim Curry and a tribute to John Denver     

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the Sedona 30 and the National Performing Artists for a series of live concert and performance events at the new Sedona Performing Arts Center. The first show will feature Jim Curry and band with a tribute to John Denver. Comedian Jimmy Travis will open the show. Showtime is Thursday, January 12 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are available at three price levels on a first come-first served basis: $40, $30 or $20. Call (928) 282-1177 for more information or to purchase tickets visit sedonafilmfestival.com.

  

"Music at the Museum" Concert

The Sedona Heritage Museum presents "Music at the Museum", 1:30 pm on Saturday, January 14, with the Plein Aire string quartet. Plein Aire Quartet is a string quartet with a mission to perform for fun and fulfillment. All the members are professional musicians performing with Verde Valley Sinfonietta and the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra. This concert will focus pieces by Haydn and Schubert. Tickets are $5 in advance and at the door, children under 12 are free. Museum admission is separate. Located at the Sedona Heritage Museum at 735 Jordan Road. For more information call (928) 282-7038.

  

VVMC EntireCare sponsors first Amputee Support Group  

 

Verde Valley Medical Center's (VVMC) EntireCare Rehab & Sports Medicine is sponsoring a free Amputee Support Group. The first meeting is 10:00 - 11:30 am on Saturday, January 14, in conference room A, 269 South Candy Lane. Topics will include exercise, nutrition, neurology, emotional support and community resources. The meeting is open to caregivers, amputees, family members and anyone interested. For more information call at (928) 639-6383, or visit VerdeValleyMedicalCenter.com.

   

My Stress Release NOW!   

  

On January 14 at Jerona Java Café in Cottonwood, from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, join a free presentation and experience of the GIO Grounding/Earthing kit.  Check out the GIO experience revolutionary way to naturally release pain, inflammation and stress. RSVP at info@grounditout.com or call (928) 592-5808. The January special is a 1 hour session for $50. Call now to make your appointment to release pain, inflammation, stress, allergies and much more.

  

Creating Peace for Ourselves & the World

  

Come join "The Winter Feast for the Soul" Meditation on Sunday, January 15 through February 23. Pop-UP! Sedona Art Gallery and the Sedona Meditation Training Co. are sponsoring the annual 40 day worldwide meditation event for peace. Opening ceremony is January 15 at 4:00 pm in the Chapel of the Sedona Creative Life Center. The Winter Feast daily silent meditation will continue at 10:00 am at the art studio of Rick Gandolfo at 220 Goodrow Lane in West Sedona. For more information call (928) 567 5770 or visit winterfeastforthesoul.com.      


Sedona Ballroom Classes  

 

Ladies you don't want to miss this!!! Famous New York Burlesque Artist and Instructor Mme. Rosebud will be teaching her classic burlesque class on Wednesday, January 18 and Wednesday, January 25 at the Sedona Ballroom located in the Sedona Racquet Club & Spa. Rosebud has performed at The Plaza in NYC, as well as other well known theaters in New York, Washington DC, Canada and England. Class workshop is from 6:00 - 8:00 pm and the charge is $50.00 for both sessions. Call (928) 282-1678 to make your reservation, the class will be limited.  

 

AzFRW President to Speak

The Verde Valley Republican Women's meeting on Wednesday, January 18, at 11:30 am will feature the Arizona Federation of Republican Women President, Mary Williams. Also speaking will be Wil Cardon, candidate for U.S. Senate. Everyone is welcome. Meeting will be held at the Golden Goose Café located at 2545 W. SR 89A. Enjoy a delicious lunch for $16 all inclusive and hear from two great speakers along with information about all of the other upcoming events planned this year.  RSVP to attend by calling (928) 284-4248 or e-mail sesek@q.com. Visit azfrw.org.     

 

Guerrilla Filmmaking

 

On January 21-22, at 9:00 am -4:00 pm, register for this wonderful class with Instructor Chistopher Miller. This is a 1 credit class and you can register by clicking here and enter 14356 in the Keyword box. Learn how to produce low-budget professional independent films. Course will cover production relationships, shooting schedules, scripts, pre- production, budgets, script breakdown, permits, fees, security, catering, budgeting, union rules and regulations, conflict resolution, fund-raising, rights clearances, licenses, and developing/transferring/editing/screening issues. Call Zaki Gordon Institute for Independent Film making at (928) 649-4284 or visit zgi-yc.com.

  
 

Boutique your Life...2012   

 

Allie Ollie boutiques will be offering a series of in-store events to encourage adding boutique touches into daily life. The first of the series is a workshop to create accessory boards for displaying nicely one's jewelry items. The 2 hour class will be offered on January 26 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Oak Creek Outlet Mall. Call (928) 284-1592 for more information or to reserve your space.


Kegn Hall, Public Relations Coordinator 

45 Sunset Drive Sedona AZ 86336
928-204-1123 ext.170   

pr@sedonachamber.com