April 9 & 23: Workshop- Successful Marketing 101
Small business owners, startup, mid-size companies! Learn the secrets of successful marketing to bring the success you are looking for. You will learn tools that can immediately be applied to bring increased visibility and profitability. This is an interactive workshop. Bring your flyers, rack cards and other promotions. Cost to attend is $30 on Tuesday, April 9 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm in the Sedona Library's Quiet Room. Workshop will repeat Tuesday, April 23. Call (928) 202-4300.
April 10: Living History
"Homesteading the Red Rocks in the 1920s-1930s: Archival and Archaeological Investigations of the Rogers and Rupe Homesteads" will feature Josh S. Edwards, geoarcheologist. The presentation will focus on the study at two historic homesteads located near Doe Mountain in West Sedona. Free and open to the public. The Sedona Heritage Museum is located at 735 Jordan Road. Call (928) 282-7038.
April 10: OLLI Lunch and Learn
Tom O'Halleran, former Arizona state legislator and currently Chair of the Verde River Basin Partnership and President of Keep Sedona Beautiful, will speak at the OLLI Lunch and Learn about the sources and future security of our water supply on Wednesday, April 10, from 1:00 - 2:00 pm. Lunch & Learn is a "town square" for local residents to gather, chat, and interact with speakers who do interesting and important things in town. For more information please call (928) 649-4275.
April 11: NAWBO
The Sedona - Verde Valley chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, April 11. Come to the lunch and enjoy our Town Hall featuring local mayors Rob Adams, Diane Joens and Bob Burnside along with County Supervisor Chip Davis as they speak about what we can do to become more involved with legislation that affects small business owners. Visit nawbosvv.org.
April 11: 'Is Our Water Budget Broken?'
Attend this highly anticipated event on Thursday, April 11, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the Camp Verde Multi-Use Complex, located at 280 Camp Verde Road. The release of the USGS model based report on the state of water in our area will be revealed. RSVP at info@vrbp.org. Visit vrbp.org for more information.
April 12-14: Accessing The Divine Feminine
SpiritQuest is pleased to offer "Accessing The Divine Feminine," a 3-day group retreat program just for women on April 12-14. Call (928) 282-2509 for more information.
April 14: Film Festival presents New York's 92nd Street Y: The Future of God
New York's famous 92nd Street Y returns to Sedona on Sunday, April 14 when the Sedona International Film Festival hosts the live simulcast of The Future of God at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, at 5:15 pm: The Merging of Science and Religion with Andrew Zolli and David Eagleman. Tickets are $15, or $12.50 for Film Festival members. Call (928) 282-1177 or visit SedonaFilmFestival.org.
April 14: 'Stories on Sunday" at Sound Bites Grill presents Stories on Sunday
Celtic, world-class entertainment with music, storytelling and world champion dancers Bring the whole family Sunday, April 14, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Celtic inspired Lunch special and "all day/every day" $6.00 drink specials! Seating is limited so make lunch reservations today with Michele (928) 274-8173. Raffle prizes include CD's, T-shirts and Celtic Festival Tickets. Proceeds support the Arts in Education Program bringing Celtic Musicians, Pipers, Storytellers, and Dancers to our schools. Visit soundbitesgrill.com.
April 15: Done With Taxes? ...Sabre Champagne!
Celebrate that tax season is over by removing the cork from a Champagne bottle with a sabre in this workshop/tasting at the Hoppy Grape Lounge on Monday, April 15 at 6:00 pm. Great for weddings, celebrations, Valentines. Tickets are $20 and include a bottle of Champagne for Sabrage, a plate of cheese and a wine tasting. For tickets and more information call (928) 554-4682, or visit SedonaWineAndBeerco.com.
April 16: Bags, Brews and Wine Event to Support VV Sanctuary
On Tuesday, April 16 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the Rendezvous in Old Town Cottonwood, Girls Night Out Fun for a Good Cause with discounts and prizes. Women of the Verde Valley take notice. Closet organization mavens Aileen, Smart Window & Image Creations and Tracey Shadley, Organize A-Z, want your handbags, purses and clutches. The one's you would consider letting go of. Find out why by clicking here.
April 16: Discover the Best of Arizona at Sound Bites Grill with Roger Naylor
On Tuesday, April 16 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm, Roger Naylor will be at Sound Bites Grill where he'll talk about discovering the beauty of Arizona, his book, Arizona Kicks on Route 66, and his quest to hike 1,000 miles in 2013. Guests include Greg Stevenson, owner of The Hike House, and the Sedona Car Club will have a few of their classic rides on display. For more information on Roger Naylor visit rogernaylor.com.
April 19-21: Esther! ~ For Such a Time As This ~
A FREE Community Event! This original, family-friendly musical is on April 19, 20 & 21, 2013 at 4:00 pm, outdoors at Tequa Festival Marketplace, 7000 SR 179, Sedona. A FREE Festival Celebration follows, with refreshments, gifts, and activities! Potter's Hand Productions is dedicated to professional theatre, and to unashamedly giving God the glory and honor in our productions. Visit PottersHandProductions.com or email PottersHand@esedona.net.
April 20: "Home is Where the Value is...Expo"
Saturday, April 20, from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, come to the Alta Vista senior living in Prescott to talk with professionals and learn about the value of your home, lease or sell your home in today's market, downsizing and de-cluttering your home, VA aid and Attendance and financial options for senior living. Enjoy refreshments and win prizes. FREE to the public; call
(928) 772-6000.
April 20: Dancing in the Moonlight Benefits Verde Valley Sanctuary
The Verde Valley Sanctuary, a shelter for victims of family violence, will host its largest fundraiser of the year, Dancing in the Moonlight, on Saturday, April 20 at 5:00 pm. The event takes place at Sky Ranch Lodge on Airport Mesa and includes drinks, dinner, an auction and dancing to the Latin rhythms of Cuban-American singer Mercy. Tickets are $100. Call
(928) 634-2511 or visit verdevalleysanctuary.org.
April 23: Job Training Program Preview Night
People who are interested in well-paying jobs in the electric utility industry are invited to attend a program preview night on Tuesday, April 23, 6:00 - 7:30 pm at Yavapai College's Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC), 220 Ruger Road near the Prescott airport. For more information about the preview night or the Electric Utility program, contact Rick Peters at (928) 771-6114 or email rick.peters@yc.edu.
April 27: Cliff Castle Casino Hotel presents an evening with War, Malo and Tierra
On Saturday, April 27 enjoy a night of classic Latin old school music under the stars in the Stargazer Pavilion at Cliff Castle Casino. Click here for tickets starting at just $30. Have dinner before the show at the new Mountain Springs buffet. Saturday features an all-you-can-eat Prime Rib buffet for only $15! Cliff Castle Casino Hotel, the perfect place to play!
April 27: Boomers and Beyond, Creating a New Paradigm
The Sedona Sunrise Center for Adults and the Sedona Community Center are collaborating with the Sedona YMCA to present "Boomers and Beyond, Creating a New Paradigm", held on Saturday, April 27 from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm at the Sedona YMCA on Posse Grounds Road. Featured speakers include Dennis Garvey, Elizabeth McFarland, John Tamiazzo, Kevin Doyle MD, and Ann Snowden. Lunch will be served and the Sedona Sunrise Superstar winners will entertain. For more information, call (928) 282-8969.
April 28: Family Fun Day
The Sedona Miracle Family Fun Day takes place on Sunday, April 28 at Oakcreek Country Club from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Enjoy a million dollar hole in one contest, putting contest, dunk tank, bounce house and more. Visit sedona30.com for more information.
May 25: VVMC hosts 11th Annual Copper Ball at the Enchantment Resort
Verde Valley Medical Center's 11th annual Copper Ball is on Saturday, May 25. The black-tie or formal Western attire event will take place at the beautiful Enchantment Resort in Sedona, and will benefit the Complimentary Patient Services at VVMC. The event kicks off with a champagne reception at 6:00 pm, followed by an elegant dinner and dancing. Individual tickets are available for $125. Call (877) 527-5291.
