Blogs: Community News & Reports

First Annual Local Holiday Shopping Bazaar

The city of Sedona and the Sedona Chamber of Commerce are hosting Merry Midpoint for the celebration of the halfway completion of the road improvement project in Uptown Sedona. The Shops at Pinon Pointe are bringing the holiday cheer with...
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Sedona Heritage Museum Receives Arizona Historical Society Grant

The Sedona Heritage Museum recently received a grant from the Arizona Historical Society (AHS) for the continuation of their effort to digitize Sedona Red Rock Newspapers from its first issue in 1963 to present. “Currently these newspapers exist on microfilm...
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Layla’s Bakery-Cafe received Conservationist/Bronze Sustainable Business Certification

Owners Amy and Javier Franco opened Layla’s Bakery-Cafe, named after their daughter, in 2018. Javier is a professionally-trained pastry chef and Amy is experienced in managing the front-of-the-house. Their baked goods are made with mostly organic flours. They support local,...
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Book tour comes to Sedona Public Library

Roger Naylor celebrates Arizona State Parks in latest book The entire story of Arizona can be told through its award-winning system of state parks. With travel writer Roger Naylor as your guide, explore these hidden treasures that represent the staggering...
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Chamber Partnership

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS October 11, 2019   The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau Annual Partner Meeting, set for October 16 at the Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock, is a perfect time to consider...
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Museum’s Fall Arts & Crafts Fair

The gift-giving holiday season is fast upon us all. What do we do for those on our list who have everything? You may want to check out this weekend’s Fall Arts & Crafts Fair at the Sedona Heritage Museum. The...
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El Portal Sedona Hotel is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Conservationist/Bronze level from the Sustainability Alliance

It’s easy to feel at home in El Portal Sedona Hotel. Owners Steve and Connie Segner have created a charming, healthy space to welcome guests and their dogs. The building is made from natural materials wherever possible. Recycled wood from...
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Another Sedona Success Story

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS September 6, 2019   One of Sedona’s most dynamic spiritual counselors is celebrating a new achievement – recognition as one of the 2019 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies in the US, and the 100th fastest growing...
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AG Drops City and Chamber Contract Allegations

It is no surprise that after a full year of investigating, The Arizona Attorney General’s Office has concluded the Sedona City Council is acting within the law in its tourism management contracts with the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism...
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Red Rock Gelato Celebrates One Year in Sedona

The Shoppe credits tremendous local community support for becoming a fixture in West Sedona Thanks to the tremendous support from the local community, Red Rock Gelato has become a fixture in West Sedona. The philosophy of “Our community is our...
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Ideas Festival Launches in Sedona

When Lauren Kelley took her friend Brad Kaywell, co-founder of Groupon, up on his invitation to Chicago Ideas Week she herself was struck with an idea. Why not bring a day dedicated to ideas to Sedona? As Verde Valley School’s...
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Imagination Library Provides Books for Children

AS SEEN IN THE RED ROCK NEWS August 2, 2019   What are the first books you remember? Did you love picture books? Dr. Seuss? I loved stories such as “The Wind Blew” by Pat Hutchins. Even today, I can’t...
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