March 5-7: Service Industry Days on the Slopes at Snowbowl

Hit the slopes now through March 7 with a $35 all-day lift ticket to enjoy some of the best snow conditions in the Southwest. Please show proof of employment at one of Arizona's service industry establishments at any ticket window for your discounted lift ticket. More specials and other ways to save can be found at arizonasnowbowl.com/specials. Snowbowl will be open through at least April 7.

March 6, 9 & 10 Musical Celebration

Three great live performances are yours this week when Chamber Music Sedona presents pianist Joseph Tapia in recital 7:00 pm March 6 at the library; Saturday, March 9 at 10:00 am with The Met: Live in HD and Wagner's opera Parsifal at SPAC, and Sunday, March 10 at 2:30 pm with the internationally recognized Baroque ensemble Musica Pacifica at St. John Vianney Church. For information visit chambermusicsedona.org or call (928) 204-2415.

March 6: OLLI Lunch and Learn  

Joel DeTar, president of the "Sedona 30," will speak at the OLLI Lunch and Learn Wednesday, March 6 from 12:30 - 2:00 pm. The Sedona 30 is a group of dedicated local community leaders and businessmen, whose purpose is "to work toward the betterment of the Sedona".  Lunch & Learn is a "town square" for local residents to gather, chat, and interact with speakers who do interesting and important things in town. Free to the community. Call (928) 649-4275 for more information.

March 7: Career Fair Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sedona
Thursday, March 7, from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm at RRHS Gym, 500 - 600 Sedona area high school students will have the opportunity to speak with representatives of various professions to explore career choices. Representatives of the following professions are still needed: Marine Biology, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Robotics, Chemist, Space Sciences, and Sports Management. Call Jennette Bill at (928)-301-1363 if you are able to help.

March 14: NAWBO Meeting

The Sedona - Verde Valley chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, March 14. Come to the lunch and enjoy guest speaker, Therese Skelly. Known as the Money Mindset Mentor, Therese will be sharing her 5 step formula designed to help you get over your fear of sales. This month, NAWBO will be offering a Business Development Workshop, also led by Therese, titled, "Rewiring Your Money Set Point." nawbosvv.org.

March 15-16: Book Signing for The Sedona Hiking Guide Book

"The Sedona Hiking Guide Book" provides 2D shaded relief maps, over 120 images, trail data, driving map and the best trails in Sedona. The book will also introduce QR code technology that will take the reader to an online video of the trail set to music and commentary. Book signing will be held at The Hike House from 12:00 - 3:00 pm on March 15-16.  For more information call (928) 282-5820.

April 6: Loven Family Run to benefit Verde Valley Hospice Home

The 2nd Annual Loven Family Run to benefit the Verde Valley Hospice Home is set for Saturday, April 6 at the Blazin' M Ranch in Cottonwood. Sponsored by the Loven family and hosted by Verde Valley Medical Center, the event features a family 2K run/walk, 5K run/walk and a 10K run. For more information or to register visit virtualroster.com or call  

(877) 527-5291.       

April 6: 34th Annual Native Plant Workshop  

Keep Sedona Beautiful presents the 34th Annual Native Plant Workshop from 8:30 am - 3:00 pm at the West Sedona School, located on 570 Posse Ground Rd. Event includes two keynote speakers, two workshops, silent auction and lunch. Advance tickets are $25 for KSB members and $35 for general public or an additional $10 at the door. For more information visit keepsedonabeautiful.org or call (928) 282-4938.

April 20: Bone to Be Wild Motorcycle Ride To Benefit The Animals  

The Humane Society of Sedona presents the 4th Annual Bone To Be Wild Motorcycle Ride To Benefit The Animals on Saturday, April 20.  Pre-registration is from 8:30 - 9:45 am and Kickstands Up at 10:00 am. Cost is $25.00 per rider and $15.00 a passenger. Visit them on Facebook at "Bone to be Wild of Arizona" or at humanesocietyofsedona.com. For more call (928) 925-2383 or email Gdoggie501@msn.com.

April 26-28: Sedona Artists Hold 10th Annual Open Studios Tour  

Artists will welcome the public into their studios on Friday thru Sunday, April 26 - 28. SVAC artists are from all over the Verde Valley working in the mediums of photography, jewelry, ceramics, painting and sculpture, to name just a few. Visitors will see artists at work in their studios as well as art pieces at various stages of completion during the tour. For more information visit sedonaartistscoalition.org.

April 29 - May 3: Hot Springs & Sacred Places Southwest  

Spiritual Archaeology with Luminous at Ojo Caliente Hot Springs in New Mexico.  portalsoftranscendence.com. Rest, relax and rejuvenate in the ancient, healing Native American mineral springs at Ojo Caliente, New Mexico. Spiritual Archaeology basics seminar with Luminous and field trips to sacred places in the areas of Bandolier, Taos and Georgia O'Keefe's house (if open).  The investment in self is $350.  Arrive by train, plane or car.  Contact Luminous at (982) 274-2265 or luminoussedona@gmail.com.