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Location & Climate...... 2 Community Profile...... 3-4 Housing...... 5 Education...... 6-7 Publications Adult Living...... 8 OVA Health Care...... 9-10 Sedona Cultural Arts...... 11-12 (928) 777-8132 • Email: [email protected] Recreation...... 13-14 Golf...... 15-16 edona is one of the most spectacular places on the earth. You will no doubt Shopping & Dining...... 17 Sremember the first time you drive into this breathtaking place, and will probably Day Trips...... 18-19 not want to leave. It is a fantastic relocation and retirement destination. A terrific Resources lifestyle, great weather, beautiful vistas, good schools, outdoor recreation for Sedona Events...... 20-21 everyone, award winning restaurants and incomparable shopping are awaiting your Restaurants...... 22-23 Organization & Clubs...... 24 arrival. Sedona is also a haven for the artistic and outdoorsy types. Relocate or retire Places of Worship...... 25 to Sedona, Arizona where, according to a local saying, Important Numbers...... 26-27 “God made the Grand Canyon, Advertisers Index...... 28 but he lives in Sedona”.

The local economy is supported by tourism to a large extent. A number of construction businesses show how significant development is in Sedona. With the baby boomers maturing, second-home construction has also increased. The average age for Sedona area residents is over 50 years old. Our guide is designed for acquainting you with this beautiful paradise.

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Sedona is located in the heart of Arizona’s Red Rock Country, Sedona’s Economy significant population growth since 2000, the workforce at the mouth of the spectacular Oak Creek Canyon; just Typical Sedona Weather Tourism provides a major grew very little during the same period. This would seem to a two hour drive north of Phoenix and 40 minutes south of part of Sedona’s economic indicate that the economy is not providing the jobs necessary Avg. Temperature (°F) Avg. Total Flagstaff, off I-17. Highways 179 and 89A are the two main base. The National Forest to support the population, but this is not necessarily the MONTH Daily Min. Daily Max. Precipitation (in.) highways through the city. Service estimates nearly 3-4 case. Jobs are being created, but many are being filled with

million people visit the area individuals who live outside of Sedona. Since the workforce Located in the high Southwest desert under the rim of the January 31 56 2.09 annually. Sedona’s small town growth has not kept up with the population growth and Colorado Plateau at an elevation of about 4,343 feet and February 33 61 2.17 character is preserved by many owner- unemployment has dropped, it indicates many new residents completely surrounded by the Coconino National Forest, March 37 65 2.48 operated businesses serving visitors and the choose not to enter the workforce and are retired. This trend Sedona offers clean air and about 300 days of sunshine April 42 73 1.14 community. Many artists in Sedona are involved in some form is expected to continue given the demographic that many annually. May 49 82 0.71 of manufacturing, such as bronze sculpting, which is then sold people there are female property owners between the ages Residents enjoy a mild climate with June 58 93 0.35 throughout the world. of 60 to 69. Quality of life is an four distinctive seasons. Summers In the first half of 2017, the average home list price in Sedona important factor to July 64 97 1.65 Visitor interest during the past decade has stimulated offer a respite from the extreme is about $570,000 with an average sales price of about many new and August 63 94 1.89 retirement and vacation home acquisition and construction, heat of Phoenix, and winters a $444,000. These figures indicate an overall strength in the growing industries or September 58 88 1.93 creating one of the more active real estate markets in the significant break from Flagstaff’s community, which is likely to remain strong. The beautiful entrepreneurs who October 48 77 1.65 nation. The population in Sedona has increased by about 2% colder temperatures. Fall brings surroundings, temperate climate and overall well maintained have the ability November 36 64 1.38 since 2000. a breathtaking display of vibrant properties attract home buyers that can afford the more to locate anywhere. December 31 57 1.50 Quality of life is an important factor to many new and growing colors set off by the crimson exclusive residences available. Sedona has an advantage industries or entrepreneurs who have the ability to locate and sandstone cliffs with a fresh with its excellent quality of life; it offers a unique, upscale anywhere. This includes the availability of housing, quality of sprinkling of white during the winter. Spring often comes early, Yearly Avg. 45.8 75.6 18.94 environment within its beautiful surroundings. In addition, The education, infrastructure, population, traffic, crime, climate ushering in fresh new plant growth, and an abundance of Average Snow Depth 3.7” median rent runs about $1,800 per month. wild flowers. www.usclimatedata.com and cultural opportunities. Sedona rates very well in these latter categories. The level of arts and cultural activities, quality shopping, restaurants and other amenities is very high for a community of this size. In addition, the crime rate in 4 Sedona’s cost of living is about 34% higher than the Arizona Sedona in most all categories has typically been much lower state average, and about 30% higher than the US average. than the national average. 4 The Sedona/Oak Creek School District recently received a Other business location factors include access to market and B grade by the AZ A-F accountability system, adopted by labor. Sedona has one of the best educated and skilled labor the AZ State Board of Education. This grade monitors current forces available in Arizona due to the number of graduates in achievement and longitudinal academic growth. the nearby communities. The typical work commute time in 4 The high school graduation rate is about 92%. the Sedona area is 15-20 minutes. 4 The local population has a median age of about 57-58. The unemployment rate as of June, 2017 in Sedona was about 4 The Median household income is about $55,000. 5.4% (the average unemployment rate in Arizona at this time 4 24% of Sedona’s residents have been in their homes over was 5.1%). The highest amount of jobs in Sedona are in the 5 years. Accommodation field. With the high level of education of the residents (for population 25 and older, over 90% have a 4 Over 61% of the population is married with no kids in their high school diploma or equivalent and about 50% have a home and around 16% are married with kids. bachelors degree), small businesses have a highly educated 4 Median home sale price is about $444,000, which is around population to staff local jobs within the community. $256 per square foot. Sedona’s economic health is also generally good. With

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• Highest point­—5,600 feet (Coffee Pot Rock) Did You Know? • Lowest point—4,000 feet (Back O’ Beyond Rd.) Housing 4 Latitude: 34.86 N, Longitude: 111.79 W 4 The settling of Sedona: 1876 4 Sedona’s average annual rainfall is about 19 inches 4 The founding of Sedona: 1902 4 Average annual high temperature is 76 degrees, 4 The incorporation date of Sedona: 1988 Average annual low temperature is 46 degrees The homes and property in the Sedona area are 4 Estimated Population in 2016: 11,3 4 5 (Per www.USclimatedata.com) perhaps some of the most impressive in the nation. The Ethnic Mix: 4 Average Sunny Days per Year – 278 location is exceptionally beautiful, and there is a high • 79.6% Caucasian demand for retirement property in this area. Developers • 12.7% Hispanic Top 10 Employers in Sedona have acquired parcels of land and are offering a • 1.6% Asian selection of the finest residential communities featuring • 4.6% Other Amara Resort and Spa panoramic views, with such amenities as golf courses, • 1.5% Two or more races www.amararesort.com clubhouses, swimming pools, riding and hiking trails 100 Amara Lane...... (928) 282-4828 4 Population density: 610 people per square mile and private parks. City of Sedona 4 Typically 2 to 4 million tourists per year For information on housing or property availability and www.sedonaaz.gov 4 The amount of land area in Sedona is 18.6 square miles, prices please contact one of the Realtors in the Sedona 102 Roadrunner Dr...... (928) 282-3113 ® around 51% is privately owned and the rest is part of the area or Sedona Verde Valley Association of REALTORS Coconino National Forest Diamond Resorts International (formerly Sunterra) (928) 282-5409 | www.svvar.com The Ridge on Sedona Golf Resort, Sedona Summit, and the 4 Sedona elevation is about 4,343 feet above sea level. Bell Rock Inn. www.diamondresorts.com/careers 10600 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV Enchantment Resort and Mii Amo Spa Openings and online applications may be found at Accounting, Tax & Financial www.enchantmentresort.com under Careers or: 525 Boynton Canyon Rd...... (888) 250-1699 Services of Sedona Hilton Sedona Golf Resort and Spa Serving the Sedona Community Since 1994 jobs.hilton.com With a legacy of forward-thinking leadership, Team Members Our goal is to help you plan to minimize at Hilton Hotels & Resorts welcome guests in more countries your tax burdens and show you solid and than any other full-service hotel brand. Join us if you know sound ways to, not only grow your business, how to make people feel cared for, valued and respected. but to keep you in compliance with ever Join one of the fastest-growing companies in the hotel industry. growing tax laws. Competitive salaries/benefit packages have produced Technician one of the lowest employee turnover rates in the industry. Income Tax Planning & Preparation on Staff 90 Ridge Trail Dr...... (928) 284-4040 Accounting & Payroll Services L’Auberge de Sedona Resort Audit Representation Lauberge.com/contact/employment/ Retirement, Education, Insurance L’Auberge de Sedona is considered one of the best hotels and & Estate Planning resorts in the Southwest area of the United States since 1984. Michelle Kane Griefenberg, E.A. 3 Generations Serving all of 301 L’Auberge Ln...... (855) 905-5745 Los Abrigados Resort and Spa Northern Arizona www.diamondresorts.com 160 Portal Lane...... (800) 438-2929 Professional Installation Free Pink Jeep Tours www.pinkjeeptourssedona.com to Customer Specifications Estimates The original Jeep tour company in the United States! Securities offered through Cetera Financial Specialists LLC, member FINRA/ SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED 204 N. Highway 89A...... (800) 873-3662 Cetera entities are under separate ownership from any other entity. Visit Our Helpful Website• www.YavapaiFence.com Sedona-Oak Creek School District www.sedona.k12.az.us 221 Brewer Rd...... (928) 204-6828 Castle Rock Plaza (928) 284-2057 Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa 6486 St. Route 179, Ste. 107 • Sedona, AZ 86351 634-4950 www.sedonarouge.com/careers/ FAX: 634-3566 2250 West Highway 89A...... (928) 203-4111 www.sedonataxaccountant.com Mast.SEc• PO Box 1643 • Cottonwood 86326 �

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Preschools West Sedona Elementary School sensitive, blending in well with the surrounding scenery. The AZ mile” to help all students succeed. Red Rock Academy is a Sedona Head Start Center...... (928) 204-2776 West Sedona School is a public school within the Sedona-Oak Department of Education has given an “A” rating to this school personalized, educational, online learning establishment Montessori School of Sedona...... (928) 852-4593 Creek Unified School District. We offer elementary education district for the past 8 years. Arizona universities ASU and U of A located at the same site as Sedona Red Rock High School. Sedona Children’s Garden...... (323) 447-1331 (Kindergarten through 6th grade), middle school (7th and 8th have also given this school awards. Source: Red Rock High School Precious Stones Preschool...... (928) 282-4091 grade), and a Montessori program for Kindergarten and 1st Staff, students and parents feel very fortunate to work and Red Rock Early Learning Center...... (480) 466-1165 grade. Our goal is to continually improve our standards to learn in such a positive, safe environment. Yavapai College Sedona Integrated Preschool...... (928) 204-6560 ensure that all students are learning to their highest potential. Sedona Center for Arts and Students at Red Rock High School are very dedicated to It is located at the top of Posse Grounds Rd., with breathtaking Technology Big Park views of many of the red rocks including Sugarloaf, Coffeepot doing well academically while enhancing their opportunities Community School is located at 4215 Arts and many others. Sedona urban trails can be accessed at Village Dr. Yavapai Big Park Community School Big several of the school’s boundaries. College offers a wide Park Community School is a K-8 Parents are actively involved in the school as tutors, volunteer variety of academic school nestled in the red rock coaches and guest speakers and are welcome on the programs to meet the beauty of the Village of Oak campus and are encouraged to participate in their child’s needs of its diverse student Creek, home of the Coyotes. education. population. The college The school has a reputation offers associate degrees For the children’s safety, all volunteers need to be fingerprinted of having a safe and orderly and certificates in more and pass a background check before working in the environment and a quality than 80 areas of study classrooms. staff that is known for their at seven campuses positive and caring attitudes This school normally hosts an annual carnival sponsored by throughout the county and hundreds of online and hybrid toward all children. The staff the PTA and local businesses to help raise needed school classes. Transfer programs for university-bound students, is highly trained and willing to funds. Source: West Sedona Elementary. professional, technical and career training programs are provide instructional strategies to the foundation of Yavapai College. accommodate all types of learners. The Sedona Center for Arts and Technology opened They strive to meet the individual needs of all in 2000 and offers students a beautiful and inspiring students. The school mission is to maintain a safe environment, environment in which to reach their educational goals. provide a challenging curriculum, embrace diversity and The Sedona Center is also home to the Osher Lifelong prepare life- long learners. Source: Big Park Community School Learning Institute, Small Business Development Center, Big Park Community School Community Education for the Verde Valley and for-credit Public (K-8) classes in music. 25 West Saddlehorn Road The Sedona Center also provides education in many (928) 204-6500 different formats such as part-time and full-time classes, Oak Creek Ranch School for the future. They are intelligent, involved and serious about day, evening, online, hybrid and weekend classes as well as Private Boarding School (8-12) academic achievement. Most students take advantage of the “intensives” featuring full-time instruction in short sessions. P.O. Box 4329 smaller school population by getting involved in extracurricular (928) 649-4266 | www.yc.edu. (928) 634-5571 activities. The faculty, strongly encourages them and supports their efforts. Running River School Independent Elementary School (1-4) Running River School (RRS) is an independent non- Please support our advertisers, and let 221 Brewer Rd. The faculty is “highly qualified” and offers a rigorous profit grade school initiative inspired by Waldorf Education, curriculum for those students who want to be challenged. i them know where you saw their ad!! (928) 301-3232 an educational model where academic excellence meets Also offered is a curriculum meeting the need of the Sedona Charter School the arts. Entering into its fifth year in the fall of 2017, and average learner as well as those with special needs. The Charter (K-8) serving grades 1-4, RRS plans to reach the 8th grade by 2020. staff is caring, professional and willing to go the “extra 165 Kachina Dr. RRS follows a developmental curriculum that focuses on the (928) 204-6464 multiple intelligences of the child. RRS fosters the life skills, Sedona Red Rock High School strength of character, depth of knowledge and creative Public (9-12) thinking necessary to successfully meet our rapidly changing Red Rock Academy world. RRS is located at 221 Brewer Rd. in Sedona; tuition 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road assistance is now available. Please visit (928) 204-6700 us at www.runningriverschool.org, or call (928) 301-3232, for more information on our Verde Valley School unique school. Private (9-12) www.goettlshdm.com 3511 Verde Valley School Rd. Sedona Red (928) 284-2272 Sedona Red Rock High School Rock High School is a small, public high school of around 500 students nestled West Sedona School in the red rocks of Sedona. The campus Public (K-8) includes four main buildings where (928) 567-2200 570 Posse Ground Road students receive instruction. The architects (928) 204-6600 designed a facility that is environmentally Solutions For Your Comfort

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When it comes to healthcare for your body AND healthcare for your mind, the choice for the Verde Valley is clear: Spectrum Healthcare. Spectrum is a leader in Whole Healthcare, serving the healthcare needs of Northern Arizona for over 60 years. Our Verde Valley offices stretch from Cottonwood to Camp Verde and now to Sedona, and because we know you want to feel better fast, we offer same day appointments, e-visits, and accept most insurance plans, including AHCCC. Our services Cultural include Primary Care, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Counseling and with an on- site lab and pharmacy, Arts you can get everything you need all under dedicated to one thing: helping YOU feel better. This dedication The Sedona Events Alliance together with the Sedona’s arts and events community, one roof. Our to our patients’ wellbeing is why Spectrum has been designated welcomes you to experience a superb blending of the creative arts and fun-filled events. Events of team of experts as an Integrated Health Home Center of Excellence by Health all types take place each year amidst the inspiring wonders of Sedona’s vistas, canyons, forests and are ready to Choice. wildlife. Sedona is well known as one of the most beautiful places in America. The Sedona Events Alliance assist with a full array of health issues, from every day problems presents a single gateway for information to Sedona’s premier arts, festivals and incredible host of events. like sore throats and well child visits, to managing mental health If you are looking for a healthcare home, we invite you join ours. (928) 862-0210 | www.sedonaeventsalliance.com issues, like depression and anxiety. We pack a lot of care into To set up an appointment, call us today at 928-634-2236. We As rare as Sedona’s beauty is the talent found within. 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Please support our advertisers, and let With an ever expanding list of services, caring for our patients them know where you saw their ad!! isn’t part of what we do; it’s everything we do. Our entire staff is i K-12 traditional and charter school classrooms on a one time, daily, weekly or monthly basis. For questions about the program, Did You Know? call the Arts and Culture Coordinator at (928) 203-5078. Sedona offers many cultural events during the year, some of which may be hosted by the following: Chamber Music Sedona presents it’s 35th season of world-class chamber music concerts featuring internationally The community is rich in art exhibited outdoors for public recognized ensembles and artists. viewing, a stimulus for civic pride and enriching the lives of its citizens and visitors alike. There are local artists featured They plan to restart their concert series on October 29, 2017 with at City Hall rotated every few months. The local Street the Orion String Quartet with Tara O’Connor, flute at 2:30 in the Performance program promotes street performance as a Sedona Performing Arts Center. positive activity that supports the rights of individuals to express The annual Sedona Winter Music Festival will be held January themselves in a creative manner. Program guidelines clarify 14, 2018 at 2:30 pm at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. expectations for the conduct and safety of street performance activities in public spaces. This program provides for artistic February 4, 2018, at the Sedona Performing Arts Center, expression in music, theatrics, aesthetic and visual art in The Zuckerman Trio will perform at 2 pm. specified areas of the town or as allowed by private property March 11, 2018, at the Sedona Performing Arts Center, owners in accordance with standards outlined in manual The Dublin Guitar Quartet will play at 2:30 pm. listed at Sedonaaz.gov. Map of areas proposed to be used in accordance with the guidelines is shown at this reference site. April 8, 2018, at the Sedona Performing Arts Center, The Sedona Artist in the Classroom The Artist in the Classroom Project has provided quality Arts education to students in the Sedona–Oak Creek School District since 1989. Experienced artists that specialize in either fine or visual arts, art history, architecture, performing arts, music, literary or culinary arts, are encouraged to apply. Of specific interest are those talented in drawing, painting, weaving, printmaking, mixed media, theater, writing, journaling, and storytelling. Funded by the City of Sedona Arts and Culture Commission, the program normally pays an hourly rate for the classroom teaching activities. The artists are interviewed each year and selected for their artistic merit, desire, and experience working with students. 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Spring Music Festival-Faure Piano Quartet will perform at 2:30 Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village Recreation pm. A Sedona landmark since the 1970’s, Sedona City Parks Jack Jamesen Memorial Pocket Park was one of Sedona’s For more information and tickets call: (928) 204-2415 | www. Tlaquepaque is a delightfully charming Arts and Crafts Village situated in the heart of Sedona Parks and Recreation has many community and first pocket parks. It is located on the southwest corner of chambermusicsedona.org Sedona at 336 Highway 179. Meaning “ pocket parks for the visitors and residents of Sedona. 89A and Northview Rd. Jamesen’s tranquil setting invites you to sit and enjoy the art by local artists, as well as the Sedona Arts Center the best of everything”, Tlaquepaque is a Situated near West Sedona School is one of the largest parks, unique blend of architecture and nature beauty of Sedona. The Sedona Military Service Park has The Sedona Arts Center is a non-profit educational Posse Grounds Park, located at 525 Posse Ground Road. organization formed in 1958 as a place dedicated to nurturing interspersed with intriguing one-of-a-kind opened within Jamesen Park honoring all veterans in the There is a children’s park, complete with swings and a jungle creative discovery, learning and sharing through arts education shops and galleries with displays by several well known greater Sedona area. Veterans who have honorably served gym. There are also two softball/baseball fields, a multiuse and artistic development. The Center’s Fine Art Gallery Arizona artisans. This old world, Mexican style village also and have lived in Sedona whom would like their names grass field, two tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, new showcases the largest selection in Sedona of artwork by local features four fine restaurants, a sweet shop, sunny, flower filled inscribed in the memorial can submit an application to the bike skills park, and a basketball court are available as well. artists. They also have an online gallery to place orders online. courtyards, graceful old sycamores, colorful tiles, ornate iron Parks and Recreation Department at 102 Roadrunner Dr. There are a number of events, festivals, classes, demonstrations, gates, fountains and carillons. The ramadas located throughout the park are available and exhibitions throughout the year such as the for parties, barbecues and other gatherings. To reserve a Sedona Dog Park s located at 950 Soldiers Pass Rd., on Summer Tlaquepaque hosts special events, such as: Fiesta del from July thru September, the October the corner of Carruth Dr. and Soldier’s Pass Rd. It is open Gallery Exhibition Tlaquepaque, a traditional Mexican Independence Day ramada, call the Parks and Recreation Office at (928) 282- 14th-21st,2017, and the December Sedona En Plein Air Festival celebration (held Saturday, September 9, 2017), Cinco de 7098. from April 1 thru October 1 from 6:00am to 8:00pm. Dogs 9th which benefits local non-profits Loving Bowls fundraiser Mayo, the Dia de los Muertos celebration, and the Festival of must have current vaccinations and a city license. For and the Arts and Education programs at the Sedona Arts Within Posse Ground Park, adjacent to The Hub, is the Jack Lights, to name a few. a complete set of dog park rules, please Malmgren Memorial Skate Park. The Skate Park Center. (928) 282-3809 | www.sedonaartscenter.org check the Sedona Dog Park website at The charming old world church, terraces and patios located has areas for beginners and advanced skaters, www.sedonaaz.gov. Sedona Arts Festival within are available for weddings, receptions and special as well as bleachers for spectators. There Founded in 1989, the Sedona Arts Festival is Sedona’s oldest events. Shopping, dining, or just a leisurely stroll on the is also a beautifully remodeled Recreation Schnebly Memorial Garden and uptown parking and largest showcase of fine art and crafts featuring over 125 cobblestone walkways, Tlaquepaque’s ambiance is truly lot is located at 260 Schnebly Rd. of the country’s finest visual and craft artists using 11 different Room located at Posse Grounds Park offering unforgettable. 336 Hwy. 179, (928) 282-4838 | www.tlaq.com programs, classes and available to rent for artistic mediums. This 27th annual event offers excellent The Sedona Wetlands Preserve is located at various events. This park is designed and built entertainment and food vendors and a free KidZone for 7500 W. Highway 89A, between mile markers for skateboards, roller skates, inline skates, BMX budding artists 12 and under. It will be held October 7th and Sedona Art Galleries 365 and 366, and provides a habitat for 8th, 2017, at the Sedona Red Rock High School from 9:00am bicycles and scooters. A Bike Skills Park has also numerous wetland species plus educational and to 5:00pm on Saturday and 10:00am to 4:00pm on Sunday. Exposures International Art Gallery been located within Posse Grounds park. recreational opportunities. Source: City of Sedona (928) 204-9456 | www.sedonaartsfestival.org Exposures International is one of the largest, fine art galleries in the world, and has earned a reputation as a national The newest community park, Sunset Neighborhood Park, Sedona Community Pool Sedona Heritage Museum trend setter. The owners and creators are passionate about is at 655 Sunset Drive. This park received the Governor’s Sedona’s Community Pool is located in West Sedona just The main museum building was the farm home of Walter and presenting art with honesty, integrity and love. Their approach Award in October of 2003 and the Keep Sedona Beautiful off Posse Grounds Rd., behind West Sedona School. This Ruth Jordan. Its first room tells the stories of Sedona pioneers, is to provide a personal touch and professional eye to patrons Award in 2000. The park offers a basketball/pickleball court, how they lived and the things they used. The core of the choosing artwork for home, office, indoors, outdoors, private recently renovated outdoor pool has as its backdrop Coffee 2 tennis courts, picnic ramadas, a large grass multi-purpose Jordan House is the family’s original one-room cabin, built in or commercial locations. Pot Rock and a theatrical 360 view of Sedona’s red rocks. It area, the 1/10 mile Lollipop Nature Trail which connects to 1930 and now restored with original furnishings. is open from May thru November. Amenities available at the Exposures International’s impressive 20,000 square foot art the Coconino National Forest, a toddler playground, plus an pool include a shallow end (4’ deep) with a water slide. A There’s a newly added Telegraph Office on the grounds that gallery includes nearly every artistic style, from classical to amazing playground for older children. There is also a Splash deep end (7’ deep) that allows diving off of the deck, as is the last remaining building of an old movie set. This was contemporary, bronze and stone sculptures, original oil and Park which normally opens for the summer in May each year. well as a Liquid Jail sprinkler feature for little ones to enjoy used for John Wayne’s Angel and the Badman film. acrylic paintings, fine art, jewelry and an array of glass art. The water features can be activated 10:00am to 6:00pm, 7 All are invited to discover the extraordinary works of art by on deck. The pool is equipped with several lounge chairs, days per week from May through September. The gift shop offers items hand-made by Sedona artists and some of the most famous living artists worldwide on display artificial turf to play on, and a shade structure for a respite crafts specialists. Included are silver jewelry in the museum’s at this extraordinary gallery located at 561 State Route 179. from the sun. apple logo design, as well as hand-painted and appliquéd In Uptown Sedona, off Jordan Road is Jordan Historical Park (928) 282-1125 | www.exposuresfineart.com (4.8 Acres). Located at 735 Jordan Road near the end of vests, pottery and paintings. Typical activities include Lap Swimming, Open Swimming, Jordan Road, the park is normally open daily from dawn until Weddings can be planned at the Museum and there are The Gallery of Modern Masters Water Aerobics, and Swimming lessons. Pool time is also The Gallery of Modern Masters started in 2005 with the largest dusk with no admission fee. The park features interpretive special events throughout the year. The museum is listed on allotted for the Swordfish swim team, and the Sedona High collection of Modern Masters of the 20th Century such as nature trails, picnic tables, a large fruit orchard and a museum. the National Register of Historic Places. School swim team. Picasso, Miro, Dali, Chagall, plus several others. To compliment This park will take you back in time as you tour the Packing Jordan Historical Park, 735 Jordan Road these masters, the gallery expanded into representing some Shed and the old Jordan Home. See www.sedonamuseum. For additional pool information, contact the Parks and Open daily 11:00am to 3:00pm, except for major holidays. of the most renowned glass artists of current time from org for more information on the museum. Recreation office at:(928) 282-0112 (928) 282-7038 | www.sedonamuseum.org around the world such as Christopher Ries, Chris Hawthorne, Source: The Sedona Heritage Museum and Peter Bremers to name a few. The gallery also features Greyback Pocket Park is located near the corner of Dry Creek Outdoor Recreation reverse hand painted chandeliers and lamps, as well as glass Road and Kachina Drive, about ¼ mile north of Highway 89A Sedona offers an incredible setting and surroundings for Sedona International Film Festival & Workshop wind sculptures, distinct photography of the area, bronze and Dry Creek Rd. Benches invite you to sit down, relax and an ultimate outdoor experience. Surrounded by the vast The Sedona International Film Festival offers some of the sculptures, and more. take in the red rocks, birds and butterflies. Great views of Coconino National Forest, which encompasses seven best independent films from around the world. Since its Chimney Rock and Lizard Head Rock are available from this wilderness areas, there are literally hundreds of trails for inception over 20 years ago, the Festival has featured On the First Friday of every month, 5pm to 8pm, the gallery co-hosts artist receptions with a local restaurant, park. Enjoy the landscape seen there!! hiking, biking and horseback riding. From easy walking to some of the world’s most acclaimed independent films. where well known artists are typically available to make rugged terrain, each trail is unique and varied. Some are Sedona Botanical Gardens is located on the Southwest The screenings and workshops bring together top talent personal presentations of their art. A good time for all. narrow trails hugging rock ledges, while others cross creeks corner of Highway 89A and Arroyo Pinon Road. The gardens in the areas of filmmaking, editing, sound design, scoring, The SGA free trolley stops in front of the gallery, where art and streams with the ever present, and memorable red rock contain a variety of native plants, trees and shrubs donated special effects and screen writing. The 24th annual Festival enthusiasts can board to visit other galleries around town views. Sedona also offers an extensive array of cycling trails. by local residents and organizations. This park also features life will be held from February 24th to March 4, 2018 at the that are also open that evening. The gallery is located on Bikes are not allowed in wilderness areas, but are allowed like sculptures of javelina, coyotes, rabbits, and birds created Mary D. Fisher Theater. Join filmmakers, celebrities, industry the lower level of Hillside Sedona and open 10:00am to within the national parks. guests and film buffs from all around the world as Sedona 6:00pm daily. Come join us for a memorable experience by local artists. Take a stroll along the path and enjoy the flora takes center stage with its biggest celebration of film yet! with great fine art. Hillside Shopping Center, 671 Hwy. 179 and the sculptures by local artists. (928) 282-3313 | www.galleryofmodernmasters.com Please support our advertisers, and let 2030 W. State Route 89. them know where you saw their ad!! (928) 282-1177 | www.sedonafilmfestival.org i

12 www.azrelocationguides.com Sedona Relocation Guide 2017-2018 13 Recreation Continued Golf Camping and picnic sites are abundant. Some popular day There are daily nature hikes, bird walks, self guided walks, Canyon Mesa Country Club pine trees that cast shade during the warmer months of the use sites nearby are located at Call of the Canyon near the events, and other activities. The Lime Kiln Trail connecting A jewel nestled among the year. The traditional layout showcases sweeping doglegs, trailhead at West Fork, Crescent Moon Ranch and Red Rock Dead Horse Ranch State Park and Red Rock State Park won red rocks. A highly rated generous fairways, challenging greenside bunker complexes, Crossing, which is a favorite spot of photographers and one the 2012 Critic’s Choice Award for the Best Bike Ride. Call executive par 3 golf course and raised bentgrass greens. During the golfer’s day, views of Sedona’s famous landmarks, plus Grasshopper Point near (928) 282-6907 or visit www.azstateparks.com/Parks/RERO/ for that is truly couples friendly, of Sedona’s picturesque red rock formations stand in Midgley Bridge. additional information. yet challenging enough striking contrast to the lush green of the golf course, which is meticulously groomed throughout the year. State Parks include Slide Rock State Park in the heart of Oak Other adventures include rock climbing, balloon flights, to get the utmost respect from a low handicap Creek Canyon. This is a natural waterslide, which over time has and jeep tours through red rock canyons, past the beloved The challenge-level of Oakcreek Country Club is high, but player. A great opportunity eroded into a long, slick rock, with deep pools to jump in and red rock monoliths with such names as Snoopy, Coffee Pot, the course is truly player-friendly. Designed around Robert to spend a few hours of swim. This is naturally a favorite, fun destination of visitors and Cathedral and Bell Rock, and sightseeing tours of vortex sites Trent Jones’ concept that “every hole should be a hard par, your day playing golf, yet residents alike. Call (928) 282-3034 for hours and additional and ancient ruins. and an easy bogey”, the course calls for precise tee shots, have enough time to go sightseeing in this beautiful area of information. Several picnic areas and campgrounds are a sharp short game and a steady putter, but allows some The inviting challenges that await the outdoor enthusiast are many activities. Carts and rental equipment are available. located up through the picturesque Oak Creek Canyon as room for error for mid-to-high handicap players. The course varied and unique in this spectacular area of mystic canyons Public play is welcome, offering 14 day advance tee times. well. also typically plays host to the biggest professional-level and lush green forests. 500 Jacks Canyon Road, (928) 284-0036 Red Rock State Park is a beautiful, pristine 286 acre state park tournament in Northern Arizona, The Sedona Open, which is National Park Service | www.nps.gov/grca/index.html Source: Canyon Mesa Country Club which was established as an environmental education facility normally held in June Forest Service | www.fs.fed.us with exhibits, a visitor’s center and outdoor activities. each year. Call (888) Arizona State Park System | www.azstateparks.com Coyote Trails Golf Course 1480 W. Anna’s Ave, Cottonwood 284-1660 for information. (928) 634-1093 Sedona Golf Resort Coyote Trails Golf Course is a Perhaps no other golf “must golf” nine hole, par 33 course on earth provides course located in Cottonwood a better combination of at the base of the Mingus jaw-dropping splendor Did You Know? Mountains and winding through and exceptional out the Mescal Gulch. The challenge than the course offers challenging fun for golfers of all skill levels with its Sedona is one of the acclaimed Sedona Golf Resort. Located in the heart of the abundant wildlife and amazing views. The bentgrass greens, most captivating region of the Southwest, the exciting 6,646 rye grass fairways, and Kentucky bluegrass tee boxes are most fabulous places yard, par-71 course is widely considered among the world’s maintained in superb shape. Voted the Best Golf Course in most unforgettable golf experiences. Winding around the in the world for hiking. the Verde Valley in 2013 and 2014, Coyote Trails also boasts famed red rocks of Sedona, each hole provides a unique the areas most reasonable rates and great course conditions adventure. year round. Call (928) 634-1093 for tee times or email us at [email protected]. No wonder this championship course receives a continuous Oakcreek Country Club four-star rating from Golf Digest. Located on Ridge Trail Dr. (928) 284-9355 |www.sedonagolfresort.com Sedona’s original golf course, The Oakcreek Country Club, is one of the signature golf experiences in all of Arizona. Seven Canyons Golf Broken Arrow Trail Oakcreek Country Club has become something rare in the Since its opening in 2002, Seven Canyons continues to receive An easy hike with beautiful scenery. At about 0.6 miles look world of leisure golf—a course that combines breathtaking rave reviews from the nation’s foremost golf course critics and for the fence around Devil’s Dining Room Sinkhole to the left scenery, outstanding course conditions, a truly enjoyable and highly regarded golf publications. The Tom Weiskopf design challenging layout, and affordable membership and daily and downhill. After exploring there continue on to Twin Buttes. The Munds Mountain Trail begins here and continues ahead, has been acclaimed as one of America’s 50 Greatest Golf play rates. Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and Robert About 1 mile from here, there is a side path on the right to beginning a steep, switchback ascent, climbing 500 feet in a Retreats by Golf Digest Index, rated one of the Best Residential Trent Jones, Jr., the golf course is routed through mature Submarine Point. Continue on to Chicken Point after exploring little over a half-mile. This is a beautiful, but strenuous 4 hours Golf Courses and one of the Top 100 Modern Courses by Submarine Point. Round trip (including Submarine Point) is 3 round trip hike. At SR 89A and SR 179, take 179 south 0.3 miles. 1/2 miles, and takes about 1-2 hours. At SR 89A and SR 179 in Turn left on Schnebly Hill Road just past the Oak Creek Bridge Sedona, take 179 south to Morgan Rd., turn left to trailhead and go 5 miles to a turnout on the left. parking. The Bell Rock Pathway Cathedral Rock Trail A 3.7 mile easy -moderate trail links the Village of Oak Creek This is more of a rock climb than a hike and is difficult in some to Sedona with views of Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte. places. There are terrific views - especially from the top. Round Mostly a hard wide surface with some steep hills too. 2 1/2 trip—1.5 miles, rated moderate. Allow 1-2 hours for the hike. hours. At SR 89A and SR 179 in Sedona, take 179 south to At SR 89A and 179, take 179 south 3.5 miles to Back-O’Beyond milepost 309.8. Just south of the entrance to the United Road, turn right, trailhead is about 0.6 miles down the road. Methodist Church you will find the northern trailhead. A 2.5 Schnebly Hill Trail hour hike (approx.). The Schnebly Hill Trail climbs moderately up the west face of West Fork Oak Creek Schnebly Hill. At about 2.5 miles, there are two more signed This popular 3 mile hike is rated easy. It is a 2-3 hour round trip. trailheads. The Jacks Canyon Trail leads down to the left. Take 89A north 9.5 miles from Sedona to between milepost 385 and 384. The trailhead is on the west side of the highway.

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Golfweek Magazine. First-time visitors to Seven Canyons are feet above the Phoenix Metro area with a pleasant 4–Season enthralled by the club’s 360-degree expanse of soaring, burnt climate, making it open to the public most days each year. red bluffs contrasted with a brilliant cobalt sky. This place on Enjoy dining at the Verde Grill—open for breakfast, lunch and earth is truly awe-inspiring, with fluffy white cloud formations, dinner on Friday nights. Located at 645 Verde Santa Fe Pkwy and ever changing shades of centuries-old oranges and reds in Cornville. contrasted with emerald green fairways. The golden sun— (928) 634-5454 | www.verdesantafegolfclub.com available more than 300 days a year—warms the body and Source: Verde Santa Fe Golf Club creates an excellent environment for enjoying a myriad of outdoor activities. Poco Diablo Golf Course Simply put, Seven Canyons offers a “comfortable and For your entertainment and enjoyment, the Poco Diablo elegant” environment that effectively unites Sedona’s Resort in Sedona features a variety of recreational activities, stunning scenic beauty with a warm ambiance that allows which includes a challenging 9-hole, par 27 golf course. This our members and guests to enjoy the great outdoors. Golf at beautiful 9-hole golf course located at the Poco Diablo Resort Seven Canyons is exclusive to members and registered guests opened in 1966. Designed by Jack Snyder, this golf course of Enchantment Resort and Mii Amo Spa. 625 Golf Club Way measures 777 yards from the longest tees. The course features Shopping Heading south again on (928) 203-2000 | www.sevencanyons.com one set of tees for each hole. Be sure to play a round of golf Shopping is an exhilarating and exciting adventure in 179, past breathtaking at this beautiful nine-hole course, which stretches across eight Sedona; the small town unhurried atmosphere, lovely scenery and some great Verde Santa Fe Golf Club wonderfully manicured acres at the lovely Poco Diablo Resort. surroundings, along with five distinct business areas available hiking trails, your adventure will take you to the quaint Village Northern Arizona’s Hidden Gem. Come play the Verde Santa Located at 1752 Hwy 179 in Sedona. Call (928) 203-5931 to suit your needs. of Oak Creek. In the Village of Oak Creek, there is an area of Fe Golf Club, a challenging course nestled between the for additional information or to reserve a Tee time. Also visit fine galleries, a “Prime Outlets” outdoor mall featuring several At the west entrance to Sedona along the 89A corridor, you majestic Black Hills range and the beautiful Red Rocks of www.pocodiablo.com. stores, plus a variety of shops and services nearby. Sedona in Cornville, AZ. This 18 hole course is situated 3,300 will find traditional shopping and services on both sides of the Highway. The Safeway Shopping Center and Basha’s Shopping Dining Center are both on the north side of 89A. Uptown Sedona, is To satisfy the culinary preferences of visitors from all corners the nucleus of the original old historic settlement. This area is of the world as well as Sedona residents who appreciate a favorite of tourists because of the vast collection of unique an exceptional dining experience, Sedona features dozens and interesting shops within walking distance of each other. of wonderful places to eat. Many of these having earned national acclaim. Going back to the ‘Y’ and heading south on State Route 179, turn right to enter the ‘old world’ enchanted arts and crafts Whatever your choice of atmosphere, décor and preference village of Tlaquepaque. Every nook and cranny is filled with of taste, you will find it in Sedona—Sophisticated French, delights, from galleries to outdoor art and architectural interest. Elegant Italian, Casual Southwest, or ‘come as you are’ There you can find one of a kind art pieces, handcrafted American – laid back burgers an’ brew, or candlelight and jewelry, custom-made clothing and gourmet restaurants. wine. Sit outside in full view of the crimson rocks or inside by a cozy fireplace...the choice is yours. As you leave Tlaquepaque, driving south along the 179 corridor you will encounter the Hillside and Hozho business areas also known as Gallery Row. Here you will find exquisite galleries with Please support our advertisers, and let hand crafted furniture, bronze sculpture, stained glass and i them know where you saw their ad!! elegant clothing stores.

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16 www.azrelocationguides.com Sedona Relocation Guide 2017-2018 17 Day Trips Continued Day Trips Cornville/ present day Cottonwood. A later move in the cold with Page Springs insufficient food to San Carlos Reservation unfortunately The Cornville and Page resulted in death for many indians, which in turn caused an Springs area is located uprising…the last major battle with Apaches in Arizona. With between Cottonwood the cessation of raids, the fort was abandoned in 1891. A and Sedona. museum was founded in 1956 and Fort Verde State Historic Park was later created in 1970. The 10-acre park includes four Several new housing of the original adobe fort buildings which contain military developments are and Indian artifacts. The site is on the National Register of scattered throughout Historic Places. Located at this picturesque area of 125 E. Hollamon St., Camp Verde, AZ rolling hills, ranches and small farms. Oak Creek flows gently through the area creating a Jerome greenbelt of lush trees and shrubs. There are also about four Perched on the steep slopes of Cleopatra Hill on Mingus wineries to visit in the Cornville area. Mountain, at an elevation of about 5,066 ft., lies the once roaring copper mining town of Jerome. Once the third most Montezuma’s Well Located among the pines of populous community in Arizona, Jerome was founded in 1876, the Coconino National Forest, and reached a peak population of about 15,000 in 1919. The the Page Springs Fish Hatchery community now has a small but dedicated population of over can provide a cool retreat 500 persons who have rallied to rescue its historic and scenic from the desert during hot treasures from neglect and deterioration. Now a thriving summer months. The hatchery artist colony and tourist attraction, this unique and quaint includes an enjoyable hiking old town houses gift shops, eateries and art galleries along its trail that meanders through the cobblestone streets. Historical interests bring many visitors to hatchery grounds and along Jerome, but another lure is its spectacular setting. On the 1st Oak Creek, and show ponds to view the hatchery’s finest Saturday of the month, Jerome artists host an Art Walk through and largest trout. The hatchery also includes an interpretive their galleries from 5:00pm-8:00pm, showcasing their beautiful center, and a self—guided hatchery tour. The hatchery is creations and hospitality. 55 rooms to one-room houses. Between 1125 and 1400 A.D., normally open 7:00am - 3:30pm, seven days a week except about 150 to 200 Sinaguans lived here. Located north of for Thanksgiving and Christmas, and is a great place to visit. Route 89A is the entry point to Jerome. Driving west, the Camp Verde off I-17. Located at 1600 N. Page Springs Rd. in Cornville. Call 928- highway rises almost 2,000 ft. above Clarkdale as it twists 634-1279 for additional information. and winds past an extraordinary residential community of Schnebly Hill Road unusual and colorful decor surrounded by lush gardens. The Beautiful views of Sedona are to be found on Schnebly Hill Fort Verde State view encompasses much of the Verde Valley with the striking Road which meets SR 179 just south of the SR 89A junction. Historic Park red rocks of Sedona to the east. The entire Town of Jerome is The road climbs steadily toward the Munds Mountains Montezuma Castle Military occupation of designated as a National Historic Landmark. before becoming unpaved and passing through breath- Sinagua farmers began building this five-story, 20-room the Verde Valley began taking cacti-filled countryside—from here the whole town of dwelling early in the 12th century. It stands in a cliff recess a in 1865 at the request Montezuma Well Sedona may be clearly seen, in the valley below. Schnebly hundred feet above the valley floor. Early settlers marveled at of settlers who had Montezuma Well has all the surprise of a lake and fairly lush Hill Road eventually climbs more than 2,000 feet and meets the structure and thought mistakenly that it was Aztecan in established farms near vegetation in the midst of desert. The well is a limestone sink I-17 after 13 miles (exit 320). Both road and town are named origin. A short distance west is Castle A, once an imposing six- the Verde River. The formed long ago by the collapse of an immense underground after Sedona Schnebly, the wife of one of the early settlers story apartment with about 45 rooms. This dwelling was built Tonto-Apache and cavern. The springs that feed it flow continuously. Both the in this area. against the base of the cliff. The creek was a reliable source Yavapai Indians who Hohokam and Sinagua irrigated crops with its waters. Traces of water and there was fertile land on the nearby terrace, in turn began raiding the fields of the settlers of their irrigation ditches, thickly coated with lime, can be Carl Schnebly, who arrived at Oak Creek in 1900, first used located north of Camp Verde off I-17. Montezuma Castle leading to major conflicts between the army and the seen. the road to transport lumber from Flagstaff to build an 11- is one of our Nation’s National Monuments and is one of the Indians. Between 1873 and 1875 nearly 1,500 Indians from room home. This is now the site of the Los Abrigados resort. best preserved cliff dwellings in North America. (928) 567-3322 The Hohokam pithouse on view was built about 1100. The various bands were placed on an 800 sq. mile reserve near He started a post office which he wanted to call “Oak Creek Sinaguan dwellings here vary in size from large pueblos of Crossing” or “Schnebly Station,” both rejected because they Tuzigoot were too long to fit on a cancellation stamp. So he named Tuzigoot, which is Apache for “crooked water,” is the remnant the new post office site after his wife, Sedona. of a Sinaguan village built between 1125 and 1400 A.D. It crowns the summit of a long ridge that rises 120 feet above Today it remains little-changed, a primitive ascent up the Verde Valley. The original pueblo was two stories high Arizona’s Mogollon Rim. Only the first mile is paved, from there in places, and had 77 ground-floor rooms. There were few it is a rough, rutted dirt road. A high clearance vehicle is a exterior doors; entry was by way of ladders through openings must for travel on this road. Over the next five miles, the dirt in the roofs. The village began as a small cluster of rooms that road ascends 1,800 feet to Schnebly Hill Vista. Along the way, were inhabited by about 50 people for about a hundred narrow turnouts provide an opportunity for travelers to marvel years. In the 1200’s the population doubled and doubled at the gorgeous landscape. Schnebly Hill Vista, at 6,000 feet, again as refugee farmers, fleeing drought in outlying areas, overlooks the Verde Valley and Sedona below the summit, settled here. Located at 25 Tuzigoot Rd. in Clarkdale (928) Jerome Steamboat Rock at the mouth of Oak Creek and the mineral- 634-5564. rich Mingus Mountains to the west.

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Live music by a variety of musicians at Vino Di Sedona’s Singer/ October 28: DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION AT special events, Healing Lounge, and our “Reel Healing” experience. Songwriter Open Mic Night hosted by Dan Rice. All music styles and TLAQUEPAQUE cover artists are welcome to participate, and all are welcome as Tlaquepaque. Celebration of Dia de los Muertos. Music, food and 2018 June audience members to just enjoy the music. Open mic is every Tuesday beautiful altars will be on view starting at 2:00pm. www.tlaq.com June 2-3: Annual COMMUNITY CAMPOUT night at 6 pm. Live music offered nightly at 6 or 7 pm. January Sunset Park, City of Sedona Parks and Recreation-see website for January 20-21 SEDONA VEGFEST October 28-29: AZ Cyclocross Series information. Beginning at 4:00pm on Friday evening and ending at Vino Di Sedona Fine Wine & Craft Beer 8 am to 4 pm, 570 Posse Ground Rd. Sedona Performing Arts Center, 928-821-6754. 2575 W. State Route 89A 10:00am. Saturday morning. For only $15 per tent (if you provide your own) or $35 per tent (if we provide your tent). (928) 554-4682 October 31: ANNUAL SAFE & FUN TRICK OR TREAT February 5:00–8:00pm. Merchants welcome ghouls and ghosts at storefronts for February 3: SEDONA MARATHON EVENT September treats! Free event. Costume contest and Trick Or Treat held uptown The 13th annual Sedona Marathon Event will feature four distances June 2-3: PLEIN AIR PAINTING LEGACY EVENT September 8-10: RED ROCKS MUSIC FESTIVAL State Route 89a. sure to take your breath away: 5K, 10K, Half, and Full Marathon. www. There will be 3 live figurative models staged around Tlaquepaque Sedona Creative Life Center, 7pm to 9 pm. sedonamarathon.com. each day. Visitors are welcome to engage with the artists. All day November event. September 9: 45th ANNUAL FIESTA DE TLAQUEPAQUE November 1: WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY BIRD WALKS AT RED February 24 - March 4: SEDONA INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 10 am to 6 pm Fabulous food, music, dance and entertainment. Arts ROCK STATE PARK Mary D. Fisher Theater, www.sedonafilmfestival.org July and crafts exhibits will abound offering a glimpse into the traditional Red Rock State Park Center, 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, 8 am to 10 am FAMILY 4th OF JULY AT THE POOL and present artistry of Mexico. every Wednesday. March March 2-4 : SEDONA MOUNTAIN BIKE FESTIVAL 12:00pm to 4:00pm sponsored by Sedona Parks and Rec. Dept. to November 4: WEDNESDAY AND SATURDAY BIRD WALKS AT RED Posse Grounds Park, sedonamtbfestival.com make this a free family event. The pool will be open as well as water September 16: SEDONA AIRPORT FAMILY FUN DAY slides and slip-n-slides set up just outside the pool gate. 570 Posse Sedona Airport, 9am-3pm ROCK STATE PARK TH Red Rock State Park Center, 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd, 8 am to 10 am March 8-11: 6 Annual SEDONA YOGA FESTIVAL Ground Road. September 22-24: OAK CREEK ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR every Wednesday. Deepen your practice and tap into ancient wisdom with three days of Village of Oak Creek Outlet Mall yoga, music and energy work in the undisputed spiritual center of the TBA: A DOG’S DAY OUT IN THE PARK November 4-5: BELL ROCK PLAZA ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW West. sedonayogafestival.com Animal lovers and dog owners to support our pet-friendly event, This September 23-24: 9TH ANNUAL SEDONA WINEFEST 10 am-5pm, on Hwy 179 at the Bell Rock Plaza. event is starting at 9:30am on the multi-use field at Posse Grounds Park. Sedona’s scenic Posse Grounds Park from 11 am to 5 pm. Features March 31: CELEBRATION OF SPRING over 20 wineries from Arizona, wine-oriented vendors, entertainment November 5: DINNER AND MAGIC SHOW Posse Grounds Park, 9am-12pm. Carnival and Egg hunt, $5 admission July 27-29: SEDONA HUMMINGBIRD FESTIVAL and food. Blazin’ M Ranch, 5 pm to 9 pm. fee for youth attendees under 13. Egg hunts for 0-12 years old. various locations, see www.hummingbirdsociety.org for more information. September 29, 30 & October 1: RED ROCK HISTORY TOURS November 7: DRUMS AND DANCE NITE April Paul Thompson, takes you to the Chavez place, Dumas Ranch, Oak Creek Brewery, 8 pm to 11 pm every Tuesday, 2050 Yavapai Dr. April 6-10: SEDONA SPRING MUSIC FESTIVAL September Schuerman family cemetery and homestead house, the Armijo www.chambermusicsedona.org September 8: Annual Fiesta de Tlaquepaque November 11: VETERAN’S DAY TRIBUTE homestead house, ruins of the first school, site of an early Oak Creek A celebration of Mexican Independence Day, scheduled for 11:00am. Sedona Heritage Museum. Includes a Flag Ceremony, vineyard and other sites. April 12-15: SPRING BRAIN CONFERENCE September 8 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This celebration continues a dignitaries, a program, recognition of veterans, entertainment & lunch. Poco Diablo Resort, www.visitsedona.com September 30 - October 1: Bell Rock Plaza Arts and Crafts Fair long tradition of fabulous food, music, dance and entertainment for 10 am to 5 pm. November 23: FIRST ANNUAL TURKEY TROT 5K April 14: SEDONA FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL young and old!! Starts at Posse Grounds Park. Posse Ground s Park, 11 am-3pm. www.visitsedona.com/events September 15: Sedona Airport Family Fun Day OCTOBER December April 15: SEDONA WOLF WEEK 2018 Sedona Airport will host a family fun day on September 15 from 9:00 October 7-8: SEDONA ARTS FESTIVAL December 1-31: HOLIDAY CENTRAL SEDONA Poco Diablo Resort, 9 am to 6 pm, 714-478-0353. a.m. – 3:00 p.m. See lots of exemplary aircraft – from old military, 125 artists from across the country, KidZone art activities, Gourmet Winter wonderland for the entire month of December with events, antiques and restored planes, plus modern, state of the art aircraft Gallery, International Guest artist, live music, food, and more at Sedona festivals, and entertainment sure to enchant everyone. For events see April 27-29: SEDONA OPEN STUDIOS TOUR with full glass cockpits. Converse with the pilots and learn about the Red Rock High School. $10 for students and seniors, $12 general www.sedona.net/calendar various studios, 10 am to 5 pm. 503-789-4437, www.visitsedona.com world of aviation. admission, 12 and under are free. Saturday 9:00am–5:00pm.; Sunday 10:00am– 4:00pm. www.sedonartsfestival.org December 1: TREE LIGHTING & SANTA VISIT CELEBRATION OF TWEEN September 22-23: Sedona Winefest 5:00–7:00pm. Canyon Breeze Plaza in Uptown. Tree-lighting, No little kids, just tweens on Friday night! Carnival rides, food for sale Welcome to the 10th Annual Sedona Winefest! This year the Winefest October 21: PUMPKIN SPLASH entertainment and Santa visits with children. Free event. and fun with your friends. Children ages 10-14 (5-9 grade) are invited is planned for Saturday and Sunday September 22 – 23 from 11:00 1:00–3:00pm, the Sedona Community Pool. Pumpkin Splash is limited to to play at this event. Rock wall, inflatable obstacles and rides will be a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Posse Grounds Park in the heart of Sedona. the first 300 people. $5 entry fee. Tickets go on sale October 2th. This turned on for them to enjoy from 3:30–6:30pm. December 2: BREAKFAST WITH SANTA You’re invited to enjoy fabulous Arizona wines, tasty food, music, and entry fee includes a pumpkin to take home, bounce house, ring toss, After breakfast, children can enjoy making winter crafts, as well as vendors galore while enjoying the breathtaking panoramic views of bobbing for apples and many other activities. (928)282-7098 sitting on Santa’s lap. Free event. Posse Grounds Park. Open at 8:00am. CELEBRATION OF SPRING 9:00am–12:00pm. Enjoy spring and the beautiful outdoors. Inflatable the majestic red rocks. October 21: SEDONA MAIN STREET PAINT OUT December 2-3: THE NUTCRACKER toys for kids, petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, carnival rides, duck 1:00–4:00pm. See thirty nationally recognized Plein Air Artists along The Phoenix Ballet and Sedona Chamber Ballet will present races and much more are included with the admission fee for the October sidewalks and plazas in Uptown, each completing a painting in 3 breathtaking performances of The Nutcracker at the Sedona youth attendees. $5 for children 12 and younger. October 6-7: Sedona Arts Festival hours. Performing Arts Center. Held on the Sedona Red Rock High School campus – A favorite in the May Southwest, the festival showcases several juried artists, the Gourmet October 21: FALL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR December 9: THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS THE LIGHTING OF 6,000 May 5: CINCO DE MAYO CELEBRATION AT TLAQUEPAQUE Gallery, an international guest artist, and KidZone, as well as great Sedona Heritage Museum. Find a large variety of offerings including LUMINARIAS 11am-5pm. Free admission and trolley service from Sedona Municipal music, food, and raffle prizes. Festival admission supports arts education fine art, ceramics, woodcarvings, jewelry, home and garden decor, 3:00 – 8:00pm. Lighting of six thousand luminarias in Tlaquepaque’s parking. Immerse yourself in a colorful Fiesta saluting a rich heritage at in our community. baskets, gourd art, wearable art, greeting cards and gifts galore. 9am courtyards and walkways at 5:00pm. Specially designated Luminarias Tlaquepaque. www.visitsedona.com. to 3 pm. honoring cancer survivors can be purchased in advance for $10.00 by October 13-20: Sedona Plein Air Festival calling (928) 282-4838. May 5: GREAT SEDONA CHILI COOK-OFF Our community’s iconic creative event —the Sedona Plein Air October 21: RED ROCKS OKTOBERFEST Annual fundraiser, The Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off is on the Saturday 4:00–9:00pm at Posse Grounds Park. 12+ craft breweries, wine, food, CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK Festival—is a week-long celebration of extraordinary landscapes, of the Cinco de Mayo weekend at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village world-renowned artists, unique workshops, and wonderful free events. music and FUN! Free. 11:00am– 3:00pm including Sedona Heritage Museum admission, from 11:00am–4:00pm. afternoon concert, hot apple cider, cookies, apple sorter demos and Celebrate creativity with us and enjoy receptions, exhibitions, lectures, October 14-21: SEDONA PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL make & take cornhusk ornaments. May 11: 12X12 EXHIBITION AND FUNDRAISER and opportunities to collect your next masterpiece at the Sedona The Sedona Arts Center Paint-Outs, Exhibition, Gallery, Sale, Events. Sedona Arts Center, 5:30 pm. Plein Air Festival! (928) 282-3809 December 16: HOLIDAY SWEET STROLL 3 to 7 pm at Sedona’s Hwy 179, Tlaquepaque. The retailers will open May thru September: SEDONA FARMER’S MARKET October 31: Annual Safe and Fun Trick or Treat October 24-28: JOIN THE MURAL MARIGOLD PROJECT FOR DIA their doors and celebrate the holidays with sweet treats, special give- 8 am to 11:30 am every Friday at Tlaquepaque , 336 Hwy 179. Located In Uptown Sedona, on October 31 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. The DE LOS MUERTOS a-ways, and discount offers. Resource: visitsedona.com/calendar local merchants welcome Trick-or-Treaters at the storefronts for treats!! Calle Independencia where visitors and community members can May 31-June 4: ILLUMINATE FILM FESTIVAL, ILLUMINATE Costume contests are planned by age group, plus a community honor the loss of loved ones in their lives and connect with one another The world’s premier film festival for conscious cinema. Enjoy film industry dance performance. Come and enjoy the fun!! though art and public expression. professionals’ discussion panels, performers and musicians, parties and

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Dellepiane Sedona Sundowner 671 Hwy 179 E...... (928) 862-4129 37 Navajo Dr...... (928) 282-1858

El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano Tlaquepaque Village 336 State Rte 179...... (928) 282-4648 Italian Cucina Rustica Golden Goose American Grill 7000 Highway 179...... (928) 284-3010 2545 W. Highway 89A, Ste C ...... (928) 282-1447 Cucina Sedona 336 Highway 179...... (928) 282-3905 The Grill at Shadowrock 90 Ridge Trail Dr...... (928) 284-6909 Black Cow Cafe 229 N. Highway 89A...... (928) 203-9868 Heartline Cafe 1610 W. Highway 89A...... (928) 282-0785 Maria’s Restaurant and Cantina KFC Thai Spices Natural Blue Moon Cafe 6446 Highway 179, Ste 212 1490 W. Highway 89A...... (928) 202-3075 2611 W State Rte 89A...... (928) 282-0599 6101 Highway 179...... (928) 284-1831 The Hudson ...... (928) 284-3739 671 State Rte 179...... (928) 862-4099 McDonald’s Canyon Breeze Restaurant Oaxaca Restaurante & Cantina 2380 W. Highway 89A...... (928) 282-6211 300 N. Highway 89A,...... (928) 282-2554 Judi’s Restaurant and Lounge 321 N. Highway 89A Bakeries & Delis 40 Soldiers Pass Rd...... (928) 282-4449 Subway Desert Flour Bakery Che-Ah-Chi Restaurant at ...... (928) 282-4179 6501 Highway 179...... (928) 282-3374 6446 Highway 179...... (928) 284-4633 Enchantment Resort L’Auberge Restaurant Tortas De Fuego 182 Coffee Pot Dr...... (928) 282-0544 525 Boynton Canyon Rd 301 Lauberge Ln...... (928) 282-1661 1630 W. Highway 89A Euro Deli Wendy’s ...... (928) 204-2900 ...... (928) 282-0226 3190 W. Highway 89A...... (928) 282-4798 Mesa Grill At Sedona Airport Dahl & Di Luca 6507 Highway 179...... (928) 284-3310 Coffee Pot Restaurant 1185 Airport Rd...... (928) 282-2400 2321 W. Highway 89A...... (928) 282-5219 Java Love Cafe 2050 W. Highway 89A...... (928) 282-6626 2155 W. Highway 89A...... (928) 204-1500 Nick’s on the West Side Picasso’s Organic Italian Kitchen Cowboy Club Grille & Spirits 2920 W. Highway 89A...... (928) 204-2088 Pizza New York Bagels and Deli 1855 W. Highway 89A...... (928) 282-4140 Domino’s 241 N. Highway 89A...... (928) 282-4200 1350 W. Highway 89A, Ste 22 Oak Creek Brewery Co. 1890 W. Highway 89A...... (928) 203-0303 ...... (928) 204-1242 Creekside Sedona 336 Highway 179...... (928) 282-3300 Famous Pizza 251 Highway 179...... (928) 282-1705 Pink Java Cafe Olde Sedona Bar & Grill Mexican 3190 W Highway 89A...... (928) 282-5464 Barking Frog Grille 206 N. Highway 89A...... (928) 282-0249 1405 W. Highway 89A...... (928) 282-5670 2620 W. Highway 89A...... (928) 204-2000 Moondog’s Pizza & Dinner Polar Bear Inc. Orchard Canyon on Oak Creek 2481 State Rte 89A...... (928) 204-2200 Cafe Jose 267 Van Deren...... (928) 204-5803 8067 N. Highway 89A...... (928) 890-4023 2370 W. Highway 89A...... (928) 282-0299 Pago’s Pizzeria & Italian Cuisine Sedona Memories Bakery Cafe Orchards Inn and Restaurant 6446 Highway 179, Ste 221 Elote Café 321 Jordan Rd...... (928) 282-0032 254 N. Highway 89A...... (928) 282-2405 ...... (928) 284-1939 771 State Rt 179...... (928) 203-0105 Asian Sedona Sweet Arts Pump House Urban Eatery and Market Picasso’s Organic Italian Kitchen Hiro’s Sushi Bar & Japanese Kitchen 100 Dry Creek...... (928) 282-4635 313 Hwy 179...... (928) 862-4141 1855 W. Highway 89A...... (928) 282-4140 101 N. Highway 89...... (928) 282-8906 West Side Deli Rainbow’s End Steak House India Palace 2655 W State Rte 89A...... (928) 282-8453 3235 W. Highway 89A...... (928) 282-1593 1910 W. Highway 89A, Ste 102 ...... (928) 204-2300 Wildflower Bread Co. Red’s Bistro Fast Foods 101 N. Highway 89A...... (928) 204-2223 2250 W. Highway 89A...... (928) 340-5321 Burger King Minami Japanese Restaurant 166 W. Highway 89A...... (928) 282-7316 6586 State Route 179, Ste A1 Rene at Tlaquepaque ...... (928) 284-0684 Tlaquepaque Village Dairy Queen 336 Highway 179, Ste B-118 4551 N. SR 89A...... (928) 282-2789 Red Chopstick ...... (928) 282-9225 65 E. Bell Rock...... (928) 284-9088

Saltrock El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano Szechuan Restaurant 100 Amara Ln...... (928) 282-4828 336 SR 179, #A112...... (928) 282-4648 1350 W. State Route 89A ...... (928) 282-9288 Secret Garden Cafe Javelina Cantina 336 Highway 179...... (928) 203-9564 671 Highway 179...... (928) 282-1313 Tara Thai Restaurant 34 Bell Rock Plaza...... (928) 284-9167 Sedona Golf Resort Restaurant Los Betos Mexican Food 35 Ridge Trail Dr...... (928) 284-2093 6503 Highway 179...... (928) 284-3144 Thai Palace Uptown 260 Van Deren Rd...... (928) 282-8424

22 www.azrelocationguides.com Sedona Relocation Guide 2017-2018 23 Organizations & Clubs Places of Worship Alcoholics Anonymous Girl Scouts to ensure that art lovers and artist alike 3900 E. Western Dr. Ste C Cottonwood, www.facebook.com/Sedona-Girl-Scouts experience the best art environment (928) 646-9428 possible. The association also promotes Sedona Showstoppers high standards of excellence, and raises Alzheimers Support 300 Mission Road (928) 282-3518 awareness to ensure high aesthetic 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 9:30am quality for all our Sedona patrons. Sedona Methodist Church Keep Sedona Beautiful (928) 282-3865 110 Indian Cliffs Road, 1st Floor (928) 282-4938 [email protected] www.keepsedonabeautiful.org Bingo Sedona Historical Society Tuesdays 6:00pm Open to the public, Kiwanis Club of Sedona – Bell Rock 928-282-7038 Sedona Elks Lodge 1st Tuesdays Heartline Cafe 11:00 am www.sedonamuseum.org (928) 282-7571 (928) 254-1595 Sedona Oak Creek Canyon Lions Club Big Brothers / Big Sisters League of Women Voters (928) 300-7141 830 S. Main St., Ste 1-H (928) 634-9789 928-649-0135 www.wvsedona-verdevalley.org Sedona/Verde Valley Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern AZ Republican Men’s Club 1785 Hwy 89A Ste 2D (928) 282-0122 Oak Creek Apples Meet 1st Thursday each month at noon The Chapel of The Holy Cross was designed by Marguerite Macintosh Users Group at Los Abrigados (928) 282-2936 Brunswig Staude, a pupil of Frank Lloyd Wright in 1956. The church offers Boy Scouts Sedona Elks Lodge. 5:00pm, 6:15pm a beautiful view of red rocks, surrounding valley and sky. It is located off State Route (928) 282-3401 or (928) 282-5549 3rd Wednesday Sedona Westerners [email protected] oakcreekapples.jannahriemer.com Hiking Club 179 at Chapel Rd. The Chapel is open from 9:00am to 5:00pm daily. The gift shop offers unique www.sedonawesterners.org religious articles including a large selection of unusual crosses and rosaries of native stones. Cancer Support Rotary Club of Sedona The Chapel of the Holy Cross belongs to the parish of St. John Vianney in Cancer Center of Northern Arizona 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month, noon Sedona Professional Singles 45+ Sedona and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. 928-773-2327 at Relics Rest. 2nd and 4th Thursday 7:30 HIkes, trips, breakfasts, dinners and more AM at Redstone Grill www.meetup.com/Sedona-Professional- The Chapel has a Taize Prayer Service every Monday at 5:00pm. There are no Liturgies held at the Chamber Music Sedona (928) 203-0076 Singles-45/ chapel. According to Diocesan policy,all Liturgies are to be celebrated in the parish church. www.chambermusicsedona.org www.sedonarotary.org 780 Chapel Rd., Toastmasters of Sedona (888) 242-7359, www.chapeloftheholycross.com Childhelp USA Sedona Chamber of Mondays 6:30 pm, Church of Christ Greater Sedona Chapter Commerce & Tourism Bureau 2757 W. Hwy 89A (928) 282-5825 or (800) 422-4453 We provide marketing tools such as tour toastmastersofsedona. Christ Center Wesleyan Church Jehovah’s Witnesses Sedona Creative Life Center travel planners, slides, videos, posters, toastmastersclubs.org 580 Brewer Rd...... (928) 282-9767 110 Northview Rd...... (928) 282-5906 333 Schnebly Hill Rd...... (928) 282-9300 Democrats of the Red Rocks brochures, itinerary assistance and (928) 274-6541 information on the entire area . Verde Valley Computer Club Christ Lutheran Church-Sedona Jewish Community Of Sedona Sedona Seventh Day Adventist www.democratsoftheredrocks.org 331 Forest Rd [email protected] sedonadorr.org (928) 282-7722 or (800) 288-7336 25 Chapel Rd...... (928) 282-1022 100 Meadow Lark Dr...... (928) 204-1286 680 S. Sunset Dr...... (928) 282-5121 Verde Valley Republican Women Sedona Bridge Center Sedona Elks Lodge (928) 203-9777 Church of Christ Kunzang Palyul Chöling Sedona United Methodist Church [email protected] 110 Airport Road 2757 W. Highway 89A...... (928) 282-7707 2650 Pueblo Dr...... (877) 788-7229 110 Indian Cliffs Rd...... (928) 282-1780 928-284-0855 (928) 282-7571 Wings for Greyhounds www.sedonaelks.org (928) 284-9598 Church of Jesus Christ Of LDS Master’s Bible Church Solid Rock Church of Sedona Gardens For Humanity www.wingsforgreyhounds.org 160 Mormon Hill Rd...... (928) 282-3555 175 Kallof Pl...... (928) 282-2155 2301 State Rte 89A #101 P.O. Box 1202 Sedona Gallery Association [email protected] The Sedona Gallery ...... (928) 203-4900 Church of The Golden Age Rainbow Ray Focus www.gardensforhumanity.org Association represents the Please support our advertisers, and let collaborative efforts of the 179 Lake Dr...... (928) 282-7900 225 Airport Rd...... (928) 282-3427 Starlight Community Church premiere galleries in Sedona i them know where you saw their ad!! 40 Goodrow Ln...... (928) 282-1146 Church of The Red Rocks Rock of Ages Lutheran Church 54 Bowstring Dr...... (928) 282-7963 390 Dry Creek Rd...... (928) 282-4091 Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 100 Meadowlark Dr...... (928) 274-5753 Crestview Community Church St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 1090 W. Highway 89A...... (928) 282-7405 100 Arroyo Pinon...... (928) 282-4457 Unity Church of Sedona 65 Deer Trail Dr...... (928) 282-7181 First Assembly of God St. John Vianney Catholic Church 3132 White Bear Rd...... (928) 282-7463 180 Soldier Pass Rd...... (928) 282-7545 Village of Oak Creek Community Church of the Nazarene First Church of Christ Scientist St. Luke’s Episcopal Church 55 Rojo Dr...... (928) 284-0015 384 Forest Rd...... (928) 282-3810 2700 Hwy 179...... (928) 282-7366 Village Park Baptist Church First Southern Baptist Church Sedona Christian Fellowship 55 Canyon Diablo Rd...... (928) 284-3000 11340 E. Circle Dr...... (928) 634-4750 580 Brewer Rd...... (928) 282-3685 (928) 636-1001 | [email protected] Wayside Bible Chapel 2655 N. HWY 89, Chino Valley, AZ 86323 HOURS: Mon-Fri 9-5 Please support our advertisers, and let them 401 State Rte 89A...... (928) 282-4262 mannixfamilysolar.com i know where you saw their ad!!

24 www.azrelocationguides.com Sedona Relocation Guide 2017-2018 25 Important Numbers Continued Important Numbers Business Information Financial Institutions Sedona Resort Transportation...... (928) 282-2870 Chamber of Commerce...... (800) 288-7336 (928) 282-7722 B of A...... (928) 282-4444 Utilities Sedona Main St. Program...... (928) 204-2390 Chase...... (928) 282-4127 Electricity Social Security Administration ...... (800) 772-1213 Country Mortgage Corp...... (928) 204-1777 APS...... (928) 646-8412 BMO Harris Bank...... (928) 282-2277 Paige Electric...... (928) 282-2783 Community Services Northern Arizona Mortgage Corp...... (928) 634-4251 Administration Pinnacle Capital Mortgage...... (928) 282-3200 Natural Gas Mayor...... (928) 204-7191 Unisource...... (877) 837-4968 City Manager...... (928) 204-7127 Fire and Police Departments Human Resources...... (928) 203-5189 All emergencies call ...... 911 Propane AmeriGas...... (928) 526-1888 Community Development Sedona Fire District John Graves Propane...... (877) 735-5019 Code Enforcement...... (928) 282-1154 Administration...... (928) 282-6800 Building Inspection Hotline...... (928) 282-3268 Trash/Water Police Department Arizona Water Company...... (928) 282-7092 Community Services Non-Emergency/Animal Control...... (928) 282-3100 Big Park Water Co...... (928) 284-2298 City Clerk Offices...... (928) 282-3113 Administration...... (928) 203-5170 Waste Management...... (928) 925-6249 Arts and Culture...... (928) 203-5078 Road Conditions...... 511 Oak Creek Water Co...... (928) 282-3404 Financial Services...... (928) 204-7185 Pine Valley Water Co...... (928) 284-9311 Wastewater Billing Questions...... (928) 204-7815 Media Patriot Disposal Services ...... (928) 203-9995 Public Works/Engineering...... (928) 204-7111 Local Television Recycling for Good...... (928) 451-2881 Streets Superintendent...... (928) 204-7109 Red Rock TV...... (928) 282-1636 Sedona Recycles...... (928) 204-1185 Legal Department...... (928) 204-7200 Sedona Now Network...... (928) 203-1179 Sir Moves A Lot...... (928) 282-2150 Magistrate Court...... (928) 282-1189 Cablevision of Sedona...... (928) 282-7711 Taylor Waste...... (928) 649-2662 Treatment Plant...... (928) 203-5056 Newspapers Waste Management...... (928) 282-5411 Parks and Recreation...... (928) 203-5011 Daily Waste Disposal - Cottonwood transfer station...... (928) 649-9733 Pool...... (928) 282-0112 Arizona Republic...... (602) 444-8000 Vehicle Repair Twice Weekly Redrock Precision Motors...... (928) 282-6621 Sedona Red Rock News...... (928) 282-6888 Tire Pro Automotive...... (928) 282-2500 Monthly Local Post Offices Vehicle License Tax Sedona Excentric...... (928) 639-4224 A vehicle license tax is included as part of the annual fee Main Office (86336)...... (928) 282-3511 Red Rock Review...... (928) 282-0008 to register your vehicle. It is based on an assessed value of 60 West (86340)...... (928) 282-3482 percent of the manufacturer’s base retail price reduced by Radio Stations Village of Oak Creek (86351)...... (928) 284-3506 16.25 percent for each year since the vehicle was first registered Cool 96.7 KWMX The Wolf...... (928) 779-1177 (15% before 8-1-98). From there, the rate is calculated based KAJM/AZ JAMZ/KAZL/The Loop...... (480) 994-9100 Public Library on the assessed value. $2.80 per $100 of assessed value for new KAZM AM 780 ESPN...... (928) 282-4154 Sedona Public Library...... (928) 282-7714 vehicles and $2.89 per $100 for used vehicles. KFLR 100.9 FM...... (520) 742-6976 3250 White Bear Rd...... www.sedonalibrary.org KKLD The Cloud FM...... (928) 634-2286 Village of Oak Creek Library...... (928) 284-1603 Bell Rock Plaza, Suite 51A State Income Tax KNAU/KPUB Public Radio...... (928) 523-5628 Arizona collects income taxes from its residents in 5 brackets. KPPV 106.7 FM The Mix...... (928) 445-8289 Telephone Service Tax rate can range from 2.59% to 4.54% KQNA 1130 AM CNN...... (928) 445-8289 Century Link...... (800) 244-1111 KQST 102.9 FM...... (928) 634-2910 All Connect...... (844) 263-2439 Vehicle Registration As a new resident to the State of Arizona, you are required to KSED/Kolt FM 107.5...... (928) 779-1177 Time Warner Cable Authorized Agent...... (866) 246-5144 obtain an Arizona driver license and to register your vehicles KVRD Country 105.7 FM...... (928) 634-2286 Local Directory Service...... 411 KYBC Great Memories AM 1600...... (928) 634-2286 in this State with ADOT Motor Vehicle Division (800) 251-5866 KZGL FM...... (928) 774-5231 Television Comcast...... (855) 789-6565 Voter Registration Register online at Medical Reference Cox ...... (877) 473-2013 www.servicearizona.com Voter Registration forms are available at: Verde Valley Medical Center: Imaging Services...... (928) 634-2251 DIRECTV...... (800) 820-3097 Yavapai County Recorder’s Office, both in Cottonwood and Prescott Alcoholics Anonymous...... (928) 646-9428 Suddenlink Communications...... (928) 204-1085 City or Town Clerk’s offices Austin House...... (928) 634-4278 Optimum...... (844) 586-3263 Cancer Centers of NAHealth - Sedona Campus...... (928) 204-4160 Libraries throughout Yavapai County Sedona Family Health...... (928) 282-0005 Transportation Department of Motor Vehicles Verde Valley Caregivers ...... (928) 204-1238 Car Rentals/Limos United States Post Offices Verde Valley Guidance Clinic ...... (928) 634-2236 Discount Rent-A-Car...... (928) 282-0554 Arizona Secretary of State’s Website Verde Valley Medical Center...... (928) 634-2251 Enterprise Rent-A-Car Sedona...... (928) 282-2052 www.azsos.gov/elections/voting-election Practical Rent-A-Car ...... (928) 282-2255 Pets Barlow Jeep Rentals...... (928) 282-8700 Airport Sedona Airport is a small non-towered airport located two Animal Control Officer...... (928) 282-3100 Airport Rent-A-Car...... (928) 282-2227 Animal Control...... (928) 282-4679 miles southwest of the central business district of Sedona, Oak Creek Small Animal Clinic...... (928) 282-1195 Bus/Shuttle a city in Yavapai County, Arizona, United States. The airport Sedona Dog Park ...... (928) 203-5057 Ace Xpress Shuttle...... (928) 649-2720 covers 220 acres and has one runway and one helipad. Verde Valley Humane Society...... (928) 634-7387 Anytime Airport Express...... (928) 284-4065 235 Air Terminal Dr., Sedona, AZ 86336 Wings for Greyhounds...... (928) 284-9598 Coconino/Yavapai Shuttle...... (928) 775-8929 (928) 282-4487, www.sedonaairport.org Sedona Humane Society...... (928) 282-4679 Sedona-Phoenix Shuttle (Arizona Shuttle)...... (800) 888-2749

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