| Villagers: A call to service
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Each year, I feel that restating the VOCA Vision Statement provides the proper direction for the coming year.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:53
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| Council strength directly tied to community involvement |
I take great satisfaction and pride in the many accomplishments of our Big Park/Little Park community, also known as the Village of Oak Creek.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:52
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| Greg Scott shares 'Rocky Road to Statehood' |
Mark your calendar for the Arizona Humanities Council program on Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 1:30 p.m. at Sedona Winds, 405 Jacks Canyon Road.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:51
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| Volunteers salvage school use for dog walkers |
February – the days are getting longer, the sun is warming the air, and spring is on the way.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:48
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| Never a dull moment for Clerk of
Superior Court |
The Clerk of Superior Court is an elected official position. The office locations are the courthouses in Prescott and Camp Verde.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:50
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| Tamale-making definitely a group endeavor |
Our friend, Ann Larsen was in town, maybe for the last time, which gave Suzie the opportunity to PARTY! She had a party -- a tamale making party -- and it was really fun.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:47
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| This is not your ordinary flower shop |
Being a perpetual perpetrator of multitudinous annoying domestic infractions, I have necessarily learned that flowers are an express ticket out of the dog house.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:46
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| It's time for 100 candles -- Happy Birthday Arizona |
Arizona has been a land of romance and a land of exploitation since it was first peopled more than 12,000 years ago.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:45
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| Library offers e-reader workshop in February |
I love books! I love looking at book covers and reading book jackets. I love holding books and turning pages. I love discussing books, sharing books, and making recommendations for “good reads.”
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:44
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| Another successful book sale benefits Village library |
Thanks to all our volunteers, we just completed another record setting sale to raise money for our SPL in the Village.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:41
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| From the lecture hall to real life reality
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What a month January has been! The conference in Orlando was incredible, so many different classes, so much new material to learn.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:42
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| Goodwill Donation Center opening in Village |
SEDONA-- Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona is opening a donation-only site at 64 Cortez Drive in the Village of Oak Creek.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:50
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| Mountain Dove Chiropractic changes name |
The Verde Valley has known Mountain Dove Chiropractic for 25 years, located on Hwy. 179, a house turned into a healing center.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:39
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| Kachina Point offers disaster preparedness training |
Kachina Point will host disaster preparedness training, free of cost to the community, featuring Joshua Wells of Sedona Fire Department, Feb. 9, 10 a.m.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:39
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| Rotating Artist Series features artist Steve Simon |
As part of the ongoing Sedona Public Library in the Village Rotating Artist Series, Steve Simon will be displaying his artwork at the Village location beginning Tuesday, Feb. 21.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:41
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| Rotary challenges restaurants to chili cook off |
Steaming samples of chili will be featured at the Rotary Club of Sedona’s Great Sedona Chili Cook Off, a special event at Tlaquepaque’s Cinco de Mayo Fiesta May 5.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:38
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| Make plans for St. Patrick’s Parade |
The 42nd annual Sedona St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival - An Arizona Centennial Celebration - will be presented by Sedona Main Street Program, NAU Parks and Recreation Management Program and the Sedona Green Team March 3.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:39
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| Kurt Harris elected chair of Oak Creek Watershed Council |
SEDONA -- At their annual meeting Dec. 9, the Board of Directors of the Oak Creek Watershed Council elected Kurt Harris, P.E. to be Chairman for 2012.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:37
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| Allan Larson new president of OCC Men's Club |
New officers for the Men’s Club this year are President and Treasurer: Allan Larson; Tournament Co-Chairmen Rob Garrison and Jim Bedore; Secretary John Doom; Membership Chairman Charles Decker; Handicap Chairman Rick Mestre; Past President and Greens Committee Representative Joe Jansen; Social Chairman Tim Westbay.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:38
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| Sedona Library Quilt Show runs through Feb. 15 |
Quilter’s Store Sedona & Gallery presents the Sedona Public Library Annual Quilt Show.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:48
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| Verde Valley Newspapers names ad manager |
Pam Miller, CEO and Publisher of Verde Valley Newspapers, has announced that Linda Jacobs has been named as Advertising Manager. Jacobs took over the Advertising Sales Manager responsibilities Jan. 9.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:37
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| Local author captures stories of American success |
SEDONA - Anne Snowden Crosman promised a presentation of her new book, “The New Immigrants: American Success Stories.”
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:36
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| Police legwork leads to VOC home invasion arrest |
COTTONWOOD -- A Cottonwood man has been arrested and charged with crimes related to an attempted home invasion robbery last July in the Village of Oak Creek.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:34
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| Golf Tip: Practice with a plan and a purpose |
Many players think hitting balls on the range day after day is actual practice. This is certainly a very good form of exercise but not necessarily good practice.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:33
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| Sedona Museum to host full schedule of Arizona Centennial events |
The Sedona Heritage Museum has planned a comprehensive schedule of local events celebrating Arizona’s Centennial year.
Monday, January 30, 2012
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January 29, 2012 16:32
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| Winter Wonderland |
Photo Feature
by Beverly Copen
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
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December 26, 2011 14:17
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| New challenges for a new year |
I thought the December issue of the Villager would contain my last letter as President of the Big Park Council. But fate intervened.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
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December 26, 2011 14:16
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| A look back at past year |
Wow, where did the year go? It seems like only yesterday it was 2010 and now it’s 2012. With that said, this month’s article will reflect back on the accomplishments of the past year.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
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December 26, 2011 14:15
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| Candidates sought for VOCA board election |
This is your chance to join a group of dedicated VOCA members to ensure that we continue the direction of making our association the very best it can be for the future.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
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December 26, 2011 14:14
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| Village veteran raises $100,000 for other vets |
CAMP VERDE - The term “band of brothers” has become synonymous with the camaraderie of soldiers in battle.
But what about solders after combat? Does the same spirit of solidarity live on?
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
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December 26, 2011 14:13
