February 5 & 7: Film Festival presents Live from New York's 92nd Street Y
New York's famous 92nd Street Y comes to Sedona on February 5 and 7 when the Sedona International Film Festival hosts the live simulcast of programs and discussions with Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor (Tuesday, Feb. 5) and the Lemba Jews of Zimbabwe (Thursday, Feb. 7) at the festival's Mary D. Fisher Theatre, live. Call (928) 282-1177 for tickets and information or visit SedonaFilmFestival.org.
February 9: Lunar New Year celebrates "Year of the Snake"
Celebrate the "Year of the Snake", the 3rd Annual Lunar New Year Festival at Sedona Meditation Center, 340 Jordan Road, on Saturday, February 9. Sample the Asian Food Court between 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, be stirred by the dynamic "Sedona's Rhythm" drum corps, have your fortune told or calligraphy made, hang your new year's vision on the paper crane Wishing Tree and watch movies. Call (928) 282-3600 for details. Sponsored by Sedona Korean American Association SedonaKorean.org and Sedona Meditation Center
February 10: Love is in the air!
On Saturday, February 10, Relics Restaurant & Lounge is presenting a special Dinner Show as they welcome back Tom & Shondra with their popular Be My Valentine show. Their one hour show is perfect for all of you romantics celebrating Valentine's Day. Featuring a full hour of duets of love from the dreams of finding and falling in love, courtship, and marriage. Reservations can be made by calling (928) 282-1593.
February 11: Annual Oxfam Hunger Banquet and Raffle
Verde Valley School holds its Annual Oxfam Hunger Banquet and Raffle on Monday, February 11 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in Brady Hall. 100% of the proceeds will make education possible for children in Malawi, Africa and benefit the Cornville Food Bank. Open to the public; tickets are $10. Raffles are $5 each, or 5 for $20 - don't need to be present to win. Contact Caroline Diehl, MDG Program Director, carolined@vvsaz.org, (928) 231-0086. Visit vvsaz.org/730.
February 13: Take Note Cottonwood: Cardiovascular Research in the Verde Valley
Cardiovascular Research in the Verde Valleyis the topic of theFebruary Take Note Cottonwood Lecture Series, sponsored by Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC).The Wednesday, Feb. 13, lecture will feature intervention cardiologist Samuel Butman, M.D., M.H.A., F.A.C.C., F.S.C.A.I. The lecture begins at 5:00 pm in VVMC's Conference Rooms B and C, 269 S. Candy Lane. To RSVP or for more information on this free event call (928) 639-6551.
February 13: Living History
The Sedona Heritage Museum hosts Living History on Wednesday, February 13 at 10:00 am.
"Songs for the Soul as the Highway Rolls" with Cornville songwriter and performer Dan Engler will be a look inside the origins of Folk music. Engler will perform his original storytelling songs and talk to the audience about Folk music. Enjoy this unusual history-based show. Afterwards, meet the speaker. Free admission and refreshments. The Museum is located at 735 Jordan Road, (928) 282-7038.
February 15: Lynne Leakey Presents Free African Safari Slide Show
Lynne Leakey, who will guide a Yavapai College EDventures tour to Kenya later this year, will deliver a free presentation of her extensive African experiences on Friday, February 15, 1:00 pm in Room 28 of the Sedona Center for Arts & Technology, 4215 Arts Village Drive in Sedona. Because of limited seating, reservations are required and can be made by calling (928) 717-7755 or visit yc.edu.
February 16: Sedona Bridal Fair
Plan your entire wedding all in one day at the fabulous Sedona Bridal Fair. Whether you're intimate, classic, or a sensational Bride, you'll find all your wedding vendors at the Sedona Bridal Fair. Over 10,500 square feet of displays, vignettes, and exhibits along with more than 50 separate wedding pros for advise and inspiration. Enjoy ongoing entertainment, hourly raffles, along with food and cake samples. February 16, at the Poco Diablo Resort 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Visit SedonaBridalFair.com.
March 16: Calling for entries in ST. PATRICK'S PARADE
Join in the 43rd Annual St. Patrick's Parade & Festival on March 16. Become a sponsor or enter in the parade. Entry forms are being mailed to prior participants and can be printed from SedonaMainStreet.com. The Parade Title Sponsor is Aspey, Watkins & Diesel, PLLC. The Festival Title Sponsors are Red Rock Western Jeep Tours and A Day in the West, with festivities following the Parade. Call (928) 204-2390.
March 21: Citizens Academy
Would you like to better understand City operations and issues? The Academy begins on Thursday, March 21. It runs for 7 weeks every Thursday from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at City Hall. This free program is open to City residents who are 16 years and older. Class size is limited and on a first-come, first-serve basis. For an application visit SedonaAZ.gov/citizensacademy. The deadline is Friday, February 15.
April 4-6: Oak Creek Canyon Tours by Sedona Heritage Museum
Tours of Oak Creek Canyon's historic places by the Sedona Heritage Museum are set for April 4, 5, and 6. Paul Thompson, grandson of Jim Thompson, Sedona's first Anglo settler, will narrate. Visit homestead sites and other historic locations including Cave Springs and Thompson's springhouse. Tours depart at 9:00 am and end at 12:00 pm. Tickets $50 for Museum members, $55 for non-members. Call the Museum, (928) 282-7038.
April 11: Save the Date
The Verde River Basin Partnership invites you to save the date for the highly anticipated release of the USGS model-based report on the human effects on the Verde Valley's groundwater and surface-water systems, 1910-2110. Thursday, April 11, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm in the Verde Valley. VIP seating is available for Government Officials, media, and community leaders. Please email info@vrbp.org to reserve your seat. Visit the Verde River Basin Partnership website at vrbp.org for additional information.
April 27-28: The Sedona Miracle Returns!
The Sedona 30 proudly announces the return of the Sedona Miracle, a Celebration of Philanthropy, benefitting the greater Sedona area on Saturday, April 27 and Sunday, April 28. The Sedona 30 aims to double their educational contribution to the Sedona community this year with the Sedona Miracle event at Los Abrigados Resort & Spa, Saturday, April 27. Tickets can be purchased online for the price of $125.00 per person. Table sponsorships and event sponsorships are also available online at Sedona30.com.
