When you pay your Arizona State income tax, for every dollar you pay to the state, less than 1 cent comes back to our Sedona community.  Once enrolled in your community Sedona Kids Tax Credit program, every dollar of income tax paid through this program is kept within our community.  Dollar for Dollar – up to $200 per single filer and $400 for joint filers.    What better way to help your community?  At no cost to you, enroll in this program TODAY, and the taxes you pay now go directly to your community schools and activities.  The deadline to enroll is December 31^st.

ENROLL TODAY!

Sedona Red Rock High School’s Future Business Leaders of America students (FBLA) were asked by Sedona Main Street Program’s John DiBattista to help with setting up this year’s Holiday tree on Main Street at Orchard Plaza. FBLA members on hand to help were Zachary and Zane Saxman, Josh Kolbeck, Austin Cuprak, Alex Gorchesky, Club President John Beeler and FBLA Sponsor Marc Sterling.  (left: Zane Saxman, Austin Cuprak, Zachary Saxman and John DiBattista.  below:  John Beeler)

Dear Friend of the Community

Sedona Red Rock High Scorpion Booster Club, the Rotary Club of Sedona Red Rocks, and Rotary Club of Sedona are partnering to raise funds for our third “Casino Royale” fund raiser, starring Las Vegas comedienne Rita Rudner, which is set for April 3, 2010 at Enchantment Resort in Sedona, Arizona. In addition to an exciting gaming evening of blackjack, craps, poker and roulette, a fabulous auction will be held that will include fine wine, jewelry, exquisite art, vacations, and much more.

We would like you to support this fund-raising event by donating an item for our huge silent auction, which will benefit both the students of Red Rock High and the benefactors of the Rotary of Sedona Red Rocks and Rotary Club of Sedona.

Sedona Red Rock High School is launching an exciting Technological Program. The funds raised will go directly towards the latest hands on computer technology for students as well as programs
such as Teen Health and Wellness.

Funds raised by Rotary of Sedona Red Rocks are donated to several charities each year, including Burns and Trauma, a camp for severely burned and injured children, the Sedona Literacy Program at West Sedona School, Rotary Youth Leadership, local branches of the Boys and Girls Club, Old Town Mission projects, play equipment for the new Verde Valley Medical Center Pediatrics Unit, as well as many international capital improvement programs.

The Rotary Club of Sedona funds will sponsor the Student of the Month Scholarship Program at Sedona Red Rock High School, the International Exchange Student Program, the Rotary Youth Leadership, the St. Andrew’s Church community dinners and the Polio Plus Program.

We know that you plan your philanthropic donations well in advance; therefore, we are asking you now if you would be willing to participate in our benefit auction. All donations are tax exempt through Sedona Red Rock High Scorpion Booster Club.

Thank you in advance and we sincerely hope we can work together to make this event fun for all.

For more information, please contact Bonny Singer at 928-821-2800.

Casino Royale
c/o SRRHS Scorpion Booster Club
PO Box 4006
Sedona, AZ 86340

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.

The 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.

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.

Challenged by this tough economy, I urge parents to let us help you by feeding your children breakfast every morning. Are you aware that if your child qualifies for free or reduced lunches that they are also qualified for free or reduced breakfast.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. By eating breakfast you start your day off right by fueling your brain and sustaining your energy level throughout the day. Not only is breakfast a great way to start your day but your child, if qualified, can eat for free or for just $.30. That is $1.50 a week. A full paid breakfast is only $1.50.

Parents I implore you to let us help you; make the effort and bring your kids in by 8:00 a.m and we promise to feed them a hot meal so they can begin their day out the right way.

Sincerely,
Kristin Aldrich
Food Service Director
Sedona Unified

All 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

You’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

23rd 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.