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Allie Ollie    

Allie Ollie boutiques are now taking appointments for private wardrobing and style sessions. Treat yourself to an experience for developing your personal style. 

Having a wardrobe you love saves time and makes being stylish effortless. Enjoy a private session or girlfriend party with your stylists of choice (including Allie herself!), receive 15% off during session and indulge in goodies and a fresh chai latte or champagne service. View stylists and book your appointment at allieollie.com.

New Year, New You with a Complimentary Make-up Consultation

Amara Spa presents the Jane Iredale Line, the Gold Standard in Mineral Make-up. Our Professional Estheticians will color test your skin tone and demonstrate how to apply the power of three products recommended by plastic surgeons and dermatologists worldwide. All products contain broad spectrum sun protection, are hypoallergenic, pharmaceutical grade, certified organic where available and cruelty free. All cosmetics are safe and good for your skin. Excellent for rosacea and acne prone skin. Call (928) 282-6088 to schedule a free mini service. Offer expires February 28.

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.    

Sedona 3D Maps with Randy Cooper  

Be part of an important environmental and creative business venture by participating in the "Support-the-tote" with Crowdfunding. Be one of the first to get an eco-friendly map-art tote bag - a true collector's item and just say no to plastic bags. A 3D map of Sedona is being printed on a grocery-bag sized "tote bag" with a 3D map of Northern Arizona printed on the reverse side. Learn about  Crowdfunding and how to Support-the Tote, by visiting indiegogo.com/support-the-tote.

Mountain Dove Chiropractic Changes Name  

Drs. Marc and Jan Viafora have recently changed the name of their clinic to Mountain Dove Healing Center to reflect new services added. Their holistic approach includes NSA- Network Spinal Analysis, Cold Laser Therapy for injuries and rehabilitation, Acupuncture, and relief for Allergies and Chronic Disorders as well as System Balancing through the Bax Aura Laser Technology, NET- Neuro-emotional Technique, and EFT- Emotional Freedom Technique. Out-of-towners are offered Healing Intensives, which combine the different healing modalities. Visit healinginsedona.com for more information. Mountain Dove Healing Center is located at 5 Navajo Rd, on SR 179, in the VOC or call (928) 284-9550.

Verde Valley Sanctuary Fundraiser  

The Verde Valley Sanctuary, a multi-service agency that responds to the problem of domestic abuse in the Sedona Verde Valley community, hosts its annual fundraising event on Saturday, May 5 at 5:00 pm at the Lacy Goldenstein Ranch in Cornville. "Dancing in the Moonlight" will feature music from La Cubanita's Orchestra, drinks, dinner, a silent auction and dancing, all underneath a full moon! Mark your calendars and make plans to attend this very special event. Tickets are $100 per person and will be on sale soon. For information call (928) 634-2511.

Upcoming Events...

Burlesque Class  

Ladies you don't want to miss this! Famous New York Burlesque Artist and Instructor Mme. Rosebud will be  teaching her classic burlesque class in Sedona 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 will be from 6:00 - 8:00 pm and the charge will be $50.00 for both sessions. Call (928) 282-1678 to make your reservation.   

Creating Peace for Ourselves & the World  

Come join "The Winter Feast for the Soul" Meditation from today til February 23. Pop-UP! Sedona Art Gallery and the Sedona Meditation Training Co. are sponsoring the annual 40 day worldwide meditation event for peace. 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. Call Patty Miller for more information at (928) 567 5770 or visit  winterfeastforthesoul.com.   

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.      

Diabetes and Sleep Apnea  

Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) is sponsoring the Take Note Sedona Library Lecture Series. The Thursday, January 19 lecture, Diabetes and Sleep Apnea, is the first of three lectures on sleep apnea and related conditions. The lecture will feature Donald Curran, D.O., and Brenda Howland, M.D. The lecture begins at 5:00 pm at the Sedona Library, 3250 White Bear Rd. To RSVP or for more information on this free event call (928) 639-6551.   

Sedona Performing Arts Center  

Lovers of Baroque opera have it all in this extraordinary new work: the world's best singers, glorious music of the Baroque masters, and a story drawn from Shakespeare. In The Enchanted Island, the lovers from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream are shipwrecked on his other-worldly island of The Tempest. This dazzling production by Phelim McDermott and Julian Crouch with libretto by Jeremy Sams will delight you! Eminent conductor William Christie leads an all-star cast with David Daniels, Joyce DiDonato, Danielle de Niese, and Plácido Domingo - on his 71st birthday!  Saturday, January 21, 11:00 am at the Sedona Performing Arts Center or visit chambermusicsedona.org   

Lunch & Learn  

In an effort to support those affected by cancer, the Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare and Verde Valley Medical Center are hosting a Lunch & Learn on Saturday, January 21 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm. The intent is to offer hope and encouragement to cancer patients, survivors, friends and family of those affected by cancer through education and inspiring presentations. Located in conference room B at the Verde Valley Medical Center, 269 Candy Lane; lunch is provided. The presentation is on "Alternative treatments for the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation," To reserve your seat call (928) 204-4160.

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.

BR Clinic Call of Sedona 

"Call of Sedona Meditation and Hiking Circle"  

Hosted by Banya Lim, director at the BR Clinic. Join the circle on Sunday January 22 from 9:00 - 11:00 am and wear appropriate hiking clothes and shoes, and bring your copy of The Call of Sedona, Ilchi Lee's lastest book. Banya will take you on a journey to one of the meditation spots in the back of the book. Sign up at meetup.com  and enter 86336 and you will find the Hiking Circle. For more information call (928) 567-7897 or visit meetup.com. 

Oaxaca Restaurant  

The boys from Texas are back to wow you with their culinary genius and tequila pairing prowess! March 8 at 6:00 pm Oaxaca will host the 4th Semi-Annual Republic Tequila Tasting Dinner - four courses of delicious entrées, perfectly paired with Republic Tequila cocktails. Tickets are available online for $50.00 per-person. Tickets at the door are $60.00. Seating is limited! Enter to win a FREE ticket by visiting the Oaxaca fan page or website at oaxacarestaurant.com. A new winner will be chosen every other Wednesday until the week of the event.