November 19 – Opening Night – There will be a Sedona Chamber of Commerce Volunteer Open House at Los Abrigados Resort & Spa, plus the Sedona Tweet-Up!! All Volunteers and Tweeters will be urged to take a tour of the lights. Santa, or an elf, will be flown in by Guardian Air helicopter at approximately 5 p.m.
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Red Rock Fantasy Opening Night
November 3, 2009Coaches Needed for Grasshopper Basketball
November 3, 2009The City of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department is looking for people interested in volunteering their time a few nights a week and Saturday mornings to coach a youth basketball team. We will have 
three divisions of play. The first division will be made up of children in the 1st and 2nd grades. The second division will be made up of children in the 3rd and 4th grades. The third division will be made up of children in the 5th through 7th grades. Objectives of the program are to develop fair play and sportsmanship, develop skills in basketball and to have fun! If you think you can help share these skills with young children, we want to hear from you. If interested, please contact Recreation Coordinator, Mark Kniley at (928) 203-5140 or MKniley@sedonaaz.gov.
4th Annual FREE Off The Couch Program
November 2, 2009
As a continuing initiative to encourage northern Arizona to get healthy, the 4th Annual FREE Off The Couch Program is off and running Fall 2009 at Goldenstein Gallery – preparing for the Sedona Cinco de Marathon Feb. 6, 2010. For the 4th year in a row the inspiring free seminar series is going to be led by world renowned Olympic trainer Phil Wharton of Wharton Performance who has also just been named to the Dr. Oz top 100 Health Experts. Look for Phil and his father Jim on upcoming segments of Dr. Oz’s new national TV talk show introduced by Oprah.
“Our aim is to change how people see themselves,” says Wharton “It is so easy to get overwhelmed if you have gotten out of shape or gained weight. The program encourages small shifts and steps that add up to a healthier lifestyle. Small modifications and adjustments can change your life over time. This is about your whole life and not just a quick fix.”
Upcoming dates for inspiring seminars are Thursdays at 6:30pm, Goldenstein Gallery in uptown Sedona:
November 19th
December 10th
January 7 – the Biggest Loser contest starts and ends on the Fifth Annual Sedona Marathon dubbed “Cinco De Marathon!” Saturday February 6th 2010.
Please visit the Sedona Marathon site for more information.
Parks & Recreation Happenings
November 1, 2009All events listed below are described in greater detail on our website.
As the weather cools off, Parks and Recreation heats up. Look at what November has to offer.
Basic Dog Obedience- Two Sessions Available: Wednesdays, November 11 – December 16, 2009 from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturdays, November 14 – December 19, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Each Class is $75 per dog for six weeks. Minimum age of participant is 9 years old with and an adult. Minimum age of dog is 4 months with current vaccinations. Class size: minimum of 4 participants, maximum of 15 participants. All dogs must be healthy, vaccinated and on a leash at all times. Required equipment: 5-6 foot leash, 30 foot lead, large link training collar properly sized, regular collar.
Lunchtime Language- Spanish, 45 minute class during your lunch break. October 28-December 2. 12:15 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. $50 per person, must be 14 years or older. Class held in the recreation room at Posse Grounds Park.
Osteo-Fitness- Fracture Prevention Exercises for Osteoporosis focus on sight-specific areas affected by Osteoporosis. Mondays and Wednesdays, November 2 – November 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Fee is $56 per participant. Fitness for Older Adults with Special Conditions- Low impact exercises and resistance band training. Excellent for Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, High Blood pressure, MS, COPD, Post-Polio Syndrome, and other conditions that keep you from exercising. Mondays and Wednesdays, November 2 – November 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Fee is $56 per participant.
Tennis- Ongoing tennis instruction for men, women and children of all ages. For a complete list of days and time depending on skill level please reference our website.
Grasshopper Basketball League- The City of Sedona Parks and Recreation is proud to announce another great season of Grasshopper Basketball for 1st through 7th graders! Whether you are a coach or a player, we offer a fun and exciting season for all who participate in this league. This is a low-pressure league with an emphasis placed on teaching children the rules and fundamentals of basketball. Each child will receive their own jersey with their team name on the front that they will keep at the end of the season. We need volunteer coaches! $35.00 registration fee. $32 for second sibling. $40.00 late registration fee (after November 21). All practices and clinics will be held in the Gymnasium at West Sedona School. Basketball Clinics- Please have your child attend so they may be properly placed on a team. Clinic for grades 1-4, November 7, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Clinic for grades 5-7, November 14, 2009 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Basketball Practices will begin December 8, 9, and 10. Grades 1-2 practice Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Grades 3-4 practice Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Grades 5-7 practice Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Opening game day is January 9, 2010. The league will end on March 13, 2010.
Dribble, Dish & Swish- This event is FREE. The NBA FIT / WNBA FIT Dribble, Dish & Swish, Presented by Pepperidge Farm® Flavor Blasted® Goldfish® crackers provides boys and girls, between the ages of 7-12, the opportunity to showcase their basketball skills in a time-based national competition against their peers. Boys and girls in three separate age divisions (7-8, 9-10, and 11-12) compete against each other in a basketball skills course that challenges participants to dribble, pass and shoot accurately as quickly as possible. Saturday, November 21, 2009 Registration begins at 12:00 p.m. and competition begins at 1:00 p.m. Outdoor Basketball Court at Posse Grounds Park All participants must bring a copy of their birth certificate and wear sneakers for the competition.
Water Aerobics- Morning classes are offered Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Villas of Sedona indoor pool (55 Northview Road). $5 drop-in fee for classes. Community Pool- The pool has closed for the season. We hope to see you all again in May 2010.
December Preview: Breakfast with Santa, Dec 5, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Rachel Murdoch, Senior Recreation Coordinator City of Sedona, 928-203-5011
Learn to be an effective advocate for our kids
October 27, 2009You’re invited to attend a
K-12 ADVOCACY TRAINING WORKSHOP
Presented by the Arizona School Boards Association
Want to be an effective advocate for your district and public school students while working with others who share your passion and commitment? NOW IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009, 6:30 p.m.
West Sedona School Multipurpose Room
570 Posse Grounds Road, Sedona, AZ
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
In this fast-paced, interactive workshop led by the advocacy staff of the Arizona School Boards Association, you’ll acquire the information, skills and techniques needed to effectively engage your legislators on K-12 issues important to your community, including K-12 funding. You’ll also learn how to build a community coalition to support education.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Parents, students, teachers, community leaders, city and town government officials, school board members, school administrators, district and school employees and anyone who wants to lift their voice for public schools.
MORE INFORMATION
Contact Karen McClelland, klm@sedona.net
Halloween Safe and Fun Trick or Treat
October 25, 200923rd Annual Safe & Fun Trick or Treat in Uptown Sedona
On Halloween night, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Sedona Main Street Uptown Merchants welcome all good ghouls and ghosts to visit their stores along Hwy 89A in Uptown for little tricks and great treats! These businesses have a twenty + year tradition of good will, providing this safe and free Halloween tradition for the entire community. For details call 928-204-2390 or email info@sedonamainstreet.com.
Pumpkin Splash at Sedona Community Pool
October 7, 2009October 24th, 1 PM * 3 PM
$2 entry fee
Sedona Community Pool
Bring your bathing suit and join your friends at the best pumpkin patch in Sedona. On October 24th the Sedona Community Pool will be home to 120 pumpkins ready for the picking. Out of the water that is! This event is limited to the first 120 participants (pool maximum) and is $2 per person. All non-swimmers must wear a life jacket and be accompanied by an adult in the water. There will be organized games and prizes, pumpkin painting, goodie bags and afterwards everyone participating will be able to take home one pumpkin. The Sedona Community Pool is located at 570 Posse Ground Rd behind West Sedona School. For more information feel free to contact Sedona Parks and Recreation at (928) 282-7098.
Sedona Arts Festival Oct. 10th & 11th
October 7, 2009Fall into the arts as the red rocks of Sedona will once again provide the backdrop for the award-winning Sedona Arts Festival taking place on October 10th & 11th, The Festival will showcase over 150 world-class artists and craft persons, continuous live musical entertainment, great food, an extraordinary raffle, the interactive KidZone and as a very special feature this year – the Tony Curtis Art Tent. Yes, THAT Tony Curtis!
The Sedona Arts Festival is recognized as one of the best festivals of its size in the nation and this year’s event will be no exception. The artists have been carefully chosen by an experienced jury to represent a wide variety of mediums and styles of the highest quality including excellence in ceramics, fiber art, jewelry, mixed media, photography, painting, sculpture and wood. Many new artists will be represented alongside the best and brightest from our own community.
“It’s important to us that we support our local artists as well as bringing fresh talent from outside the area to inspire and delight the nearly 5000 visitors we attract each year. I’m very excited about the roster of visual artists we’re showcasing,” explained Executive Director of the not-for-profit Festival, Gayle Taylor. “In addition to keeping the Festival fresh and filled with breath taking art, there will be something for every taste and budget.” Click here for more information.
Signs and Symptoms of H1N1
October 5, 2009From Yavapai County Community Health Services
Signs and Symptoms of H1N1, and When to Seek Medical Attention
The signs and symptoms of H1N1 influenza are similar to those for seasonal flu. They include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Vomiting and diarrhea have also been reported in 25 percent of cases.
H1N1 influenza spreads the same way as seasonal flu. Primarily through contact with respiratory droplets, when a person with flu coughs or sneezes on you, or when you touch infected respiratory droplets on yourself, another person, or on an object, and then touch your nose or mouth. Avoiding others’ coughs and sneezes and washing your hands frequently when in contact with others will help protect you.
“If you have flu like symptoms, you do not necessarily need to go to the emergency room or your doctor’s office, unless you have one of the worrisome symptoms below, or you have a lung, heart, or other disease which makes your immune system weak, like diabetes, cancer, or HIV/AIDS. If you are unsure, call your doctor before you go. The best thing to do if you are otherwise healthy is to stay home, rest, drinks lots of fluids, take acetaminophen (Tylenol) for fever and aches, and not be around others who could catch the flu from you,” suggests Dr. Elk, physician for Yavapai County Community Health Services.
Symptoms of flu complications to look for in adults:
- trouble breathing
- pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
- sudden dizziness
- confusion
- severe or persistent vomiting
- if flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worsening cough.
For children, seek medical care if a child has:
- difficulty breathing or is experiencing fast breathing
- bluish or grayish skin color
- severe or persistent vomiting
- not drinking enough fluids
- not waking up or interacting with you
- becomes irritable, such as not wanting to be held
For more information about the H1N1 (Swine) flu, visit www.flu.gov or call 1 (800) CDC-INFO (232-4636) for the most current information about the flu. For more information about the H1N1 flu in our community and what YCCHS is doing, visit www.yavapaihealth.com or call 928-771-3121.
Walk-A-Hound, Lose-A-Pound
September 30, 2009And Other Parks & Recreation Happenings
All events listed below are described in greater detail on our website.
Only Three Days Left!
Walk-A-Hound, Lose-A-Pound, this Saturday, October 3 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Bring a dog (any breed) and walk or come as you are and check out the great vendor booths and energetic demonstrations! Az Disc dog team, Police dog Joker, Look A Like contests and more. Vendors with dog products, dog obedience, dog health and wellness, dog art- and that’s just for the dogs. Vendors will also be on hand with information for the human counterparts on diet and health and massage! Posse Grounds Park at 525 Posse Ground Road at the ramadas. All dogs must be on leashes. See you there!
October Classes: Tennis, Osteo-Fitness and Fitness for Older Adults with Special Needs. Classes begin this week and next. View more information on the classes and instructors. Days and times vary. You may also call Parks and Recreation to register at 282-7098.
Pumpkin Splash, Saturday, October 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m at the Sedona Community Pool. Play games, pick a pumpkin and take home treats and prizes. It’s the best and only pumpkin patch in the Verde Valley. The fee is $2 per person and limited to the first 120 people that show up (no need to pre-register). In case of rainy weather, the event will be moved into the gymnasium at West Sedona School. Call Parks and Recreation the day of the event for any further instructions, 282-7098. All non-swimmers must be accompanied by an adult in the water. All pool rules apply.
Water Aerobics- Our water aerobics program is still going strong. Morning classes are offered Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to -10:00 a.m. at the Villas of Sedona indoor pool (55 Northview Road). Evening classes are offered Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to -7:00 p.m. at the Sedona Community pool (570 Posse Ground Road.) This is the last month the evening class will be held, as the Sedona Community Pool will be closing for the season on October 30. See you in the spring!
Pool- The Sedona Community Pool is open for public swim Tuesday through Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
