Community events and announcements: Sept. 22, 2020 – Verde Independent

City of Cottonwood Art Exhibit: Close-Ups of Nature by Carol Carbine

Meet Carol Carbine from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 and ask her questions about her City of Cottonwood Art Exhibit: Close-Ups of Nature.

The exhibit is on display at Cottonwood Council Chambers, 826 N. Main St. in Old Town Cottonwood.

For more than two years, Carbine has studied Cottonwoods landscapes.

Im in my own world of spirituality when experiencing nature in its simple yet complex structures, she said. Sometimes it seems as though the scene has been set only for an artist to come along to interrupt it. That is what I have done with Close-ups of Nature.

Face masks are required while viewing the artwork.

No pickles nor pies at this years Fort Verde Days

The Verde Valley Questers will not sell their pickles nor their pies during this years Fort Verde Days.

Normally the Questers sell their homemade treats at the historic Hance House, but this year, the Hance House is closed for repairs, restoration and renovation.

Your past support of our pie sales has enabled the beautiful restorative work on this historic Camp Verde home, said Verde Valley Questers Pickles and Pies Fundraiser Co-Chairs Diana Hopper and Deborah Schwallie. Thank you for your interest in this project, in our communitys history and in the Verde Valley Questers Pickles and Pies Fundraiser. We look forward to seeing you next year during Fort Verde Days when we plan to return to the Hance House to sell our homemade goods. We hope you will come again in 2021 to enjoy the sale and join us in support of historic preservation.

Windmill Park Farmers Market open through December

The Windmill Park Farmers Market in Cornville is open through December.

Located at 9550 Cornville Road, come to the market to shop for fresh local organic foods along the creek, under the trees, in the cool grass of a beautiful park.

Cornville American Legion car show is Saturday

Cornville American Legion Post 135 and Auxiliary, in cooperation with Galpin Auto and RV, will host the fourth annual Oktoberfest Car Show, Saturday, Sept. 26. Parking starts at 7:30 a.m. The show opens at 9 a.m. Judging is at noon, followed by an awards presentation.

Galpin RV is at 925 E. State Route 89A, Cottonwood. Available spaces are increased to 70.

All types and years of cars and trucks are welcome to compete. Pre-registration is $20 and registration the day of the event is $25. Spectators can attend free of charge.

Each registered driver will receive a free lunch. Masks are encouraged and COVID-19 protective measures will be in effect.

Seven trophies will be awarded, including the Commanders Choice, chosen by event coordinator, Jan Allbright and Judge, Wayne Boren.

Making this year memorable, the post recently learned that their name changes from Cornville to American Legion Donald C. Thompson Post 135, recognizing a past Cornville resident and World War II pilot who died in 2009.

Applications for registration can also be found at: arizonacarshows.com, by calling 928-649-3374 or by emailing sicily84@cableone.net.

Jerome cancels this years Firefighters Halloween Ball

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Jerome Volunteer Fire Department auxiliary will not host this years Firefighters Halloween Ball.

Each year, this is the auxiliarys biggest fundraiser for the year, with an average of more than $9,000 profit for the event.

Without this income, it will be hard to sustain the Jerome Fire Department Auxiliary's needs the Auxiliary provides for some training, uniforms and additional equipment not budgeted for in the town's budget, Auxiliary President Burt Doss stated in a news release.

The auxiliary asks the public for donations through a Go Fund Me or Pay Pal accounts. If you are not computer savvy and wish to make a donation you can mail it to the Jerome Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary at P.O. Box 1025, Jerome, Arizona 86331.

It is the auxiliaries hope that you would be able to generously donate to our cause which directly benefits the Jerome Volunteer Fire Department, Doss stated. The Jerome Fire Department Auxiliary is a 501 (c) (3). Any donation can be used as a tax deduction.

Visit the Jerome Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliarys web page or Facebook for more donation information.

If you would like to receive a receipt from the Fire Departments auxiliary include your mailing address.

8-week classes start Oct. 12

Yavapai College will offer a variety of eight-week classes to help students catch up, get ahead or even launch a new life direction.

The nearly 100 classes will start Oct. 12 and will offer something for the lifelong learner. A list of eight-week classes is at yc.edu/v6/marketing/pages/eight-week-classes.html.

Womens Suffrage Exhibit at Camp Verde Library through Sept. 29

Womens Suffrage Centennial Exhibit is at Camp Verde Community Library through Sept. 29.

The traveling exhibit was designed and funded by the Arizona State Organization of Questers gives viewers an opportunity to look back at the effort it took for women to be granted full citizenship and the vote.

Although history has downplayed suffrage as a footnote in American history, it was the nations largest civil rights movement.

Six illustrated freestanding banners in the Questers Womens Suffrage Exhibit describe the reasons suffragists fought for the vote, the actions they took, obstacles they faced, the suffrage campaign in Arizona, and progress women have made since gaining the right to vote.

Camp Verde Community Library is at 130 N. Black Bridge Road. The Womens Suffrage Centennial Exhibit is on the first floor of the library and can be seen during library open hours, Monday Friday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Call 928-554-8380 for more information.

Sedona cancels three fall signature events

With Gov. Doug Duceys executive order prohibiting public group gatherings of more than 50 people and the citys desire to keep residents and visitors safe, Sedonas Parks and Recreation Department will not hold the following three events this fall:

Sedona Stumble Trail Run, Oct. 3;

Pumpkin Splash, Oct. 17;

Uptown Trick-or-Treat, Oct. 31.

For more information about Parks and Recreation opportunities, visit sedonaaz.gov/parks.

Give blood at Mingus Union, Sept. 30

The next Mingus Union High School blood drive will be from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the high schools small gymnasium.

Mingus Union High School is at 1801 E. Fir St, Cottonwood.

Masks are required to come to campus. Please park in the dirt lot across the street from the school off Camino Real. No fasting required. Bring picture ID. Appointments can be booked online through vitalant.org but are not required. Vitalant is offering free anti-body testing with your donation. Drink lots of water and eat a good breakfast before you give blood.

Job and Career Virtual Fair 2020

Yavapai College will hold its Job and Career Virtual Fair 2020 from 2:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6 at YC.edu/jobfair.

Learn about the latest information about careers. Apply for part-time, full-time and temporary jobs. Meet with representatives from business, healthcare and non-profit organizations.

For more information, visit http//bit.ly/YavCtyJobFair or email Katherine.Anderson@yc.edu.

Wanted: Hi-Lo Yearbooks

Did you or someone in your family attend Mingus Union High School in Jerome?

Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum is seeking copies of the Hi-Lo yearbooks dated 1959 to 1972.

Though the school was located in Jerome, sports were practiced and played in Clarkdale, said Michael Lindner, CHSM president. That makes them relevant to Clarkdale.

CHSM would like to borrow any of the issues not currently in the collection. The property will not be harmed in any way. It will be returned to the owner after it is scanned.

To help, call 928-649-1198 or email info@clarkdalemuseum.org.

Visitors can peruse copies of the Clarkdale High School Alchemist (1920-1950) and the Hilltopper (1952-1957) by visiting the CHSM website at clarkdalemuseum.org.

Yappy Hour returns Sept. 24

Starting Sept. 24, the city of Sedonas Parks and Recreation Department will bring back Yappy Hour on Thursdays from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. on the multi-use field in Posse Grounds Park.

This is the opportunity for your four-legged friend to run and socialize with other dogs. Per city code and park rules, dogs are not allowed on the athletic fields and are required to be on a leash, but during Yappy Hour, participants get to bend those rules.

For the safety of participants, the following new COVID-19 considerations and safety protocols have been implemented:

-Dog owners must physically distance at least six feet. If not able to maintain the six-foot distance, dog owners must wear a face covering recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

-If a dog owner is not feeling well or is experiencing any COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms, they should stay home.

-Sharing of dog toys or other equipment is discouraged.

-Owners are responsible to provide their own water bowls, toys/equipment, etc.

-It is highly recommended dog owners wash their hands before and after.

-As a courtesy, please do not arrive prior to start time as participants will not be allowed on the field until 9 a.m.

Other important tips to remember and share with fellow dog owners so that the program continues are: all dog park rules apply and owners are responsible for the safety and behavior of their dogs, including picking up after their pets and observing city code and park rules outside of Yappy Hour.

If there is a high volume of violators using the fields during non-program hours, or participants are not following COVID-19 protocols, this program will be discontinued.

For more information and to review the rules in full detail, visit sedonaaz.gov/parks.

Clarkdale plans Halloween events but cancels 2020 Safe Trick or Treating

The Town of Clarkdale typically hosts the Safe Trick or Treating event on Halloween each year with more than 1,500 trick-or-treaters and their families visiting the streets of upper Clarkdale.

Due to COVID-19 and public health and safety concerns for the children and their families, the Town will not hold its annual Halloween event as usual this year. To keep the Halloween spirit alive, Clarkdale will instead do the following:

-Decorate Town Park gazebo: Town staff, along with the help of volunteers, will decorate the Town Park and gazebo with festive Halloween decorations, thanks to sponsor State Farm Agent Jennifer Griffin.

-Best Halloween House Decorating Competition: Clarkdale residents will compete for the best decorated home. Entries will be posted online for the public to vote for a Peoples Choice winner and judges will choose the First-Place winner.

-Virtual Childrens Costume Contest: Clarkdales traditional costume contest takes on a new look this year. Verde Valley children will compete for the best costume in their age group. Entries will be accepted online through the Towns Facebook page.

If you would like to contribute to Halloween 2020 or sponsor the Halloween House Competition or the Childrens Costume Contest, here is how you can donate:

-Drop off at the Town Administration Building at 39 N. 9th St., Clarkdale

-Mail to: Town of Clarkdale, Attn: Parks & Recreation, P.O. Box 308, Clarkdale, AZ 86324

For planning purposes, donations would be appreciated by Sept. 12.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 928-639-2460 or by email: parks.rec@clarkdale.az.gov.

Sedona, Yavapai County collect hazardous waste, electronics, Oct. 3

The City of Sedona and Yavapai County will host a free household hazardous waste and electronics collection day on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. until noon at the Sedona City Hall complex, 102 Roadrunner Drive.

This event is for residents of Sedona and unincorporated Yavapai County. Be prepared to wear a mask and show a drivers license and one utility bill as proof of residence.

Waste that will be accepted includes aerosol paints and spray products, batteries, computer equipment, gasoline, household cleaners, kerosene, light bulbs, pesticides, pool chemicals, small appliances, small electronic devices, standard grill and camping propane tanks, oil-based paints, stains, solvents, thinners, televisions and adhesives.

Waste that will not be accepted includes ammunition and fireworks, lead acid batteries or any vehicle batteries, commercial business waste, explosives, compressed gas cylinders other than propane such as oxygen, latex paints, medical waste or prescription drugs, motor oil and oil filters, radioactive materials including smoke detectors, tires of any kind or any other material or items not listed in the accepted list.

To dispose of some of the items not accepted at this collection, add kitty litter or sawdust to latex paint to dry it out and dispose with regular trash. If you can remove the dried paint from the can, please recycle the can.

Prescription drugs can be taken to the Sedona Police Department lobby at the City Hall complex and deposited in the prescription drop box. Anyone can do this, and residency is not required.

Vehicle batteries and motor oil can be returned to garages or auto supply stores.

Sedona residents in Coconino County may participate. They also may drop off items year-round at the Flagstaff Hazardous Products Center. Visit flagstaff.az.gov/hpc or call 928-213-2159 for more information.

Disposing of hazardous waste in landfills contaminates drinking water and can kill wildlife. Throwing out electronics can waste billions of dollars in recoverable materials such as gold, silver, coltan, copper, palladium, platinum and other valuable metals. Proper disposal is important for protecting the health of humans and our environment.

For more information, contact Sustainability Coordinator McKenzie Jones at mjones@sedonaaz.gov or 928-203-5060.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month

September is Library Card Sign-up Month, a time when Camp Verde Community Library joins the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries nationwide to remind you that signing up for a library card is the first step on the path to academic achievement and lifelong learning.

As new technologies evolve, libraries continue to lead the way in providing equity of access to digital tools and media. At Camp Verde Community Library, in addition to the thousands of e-books available, youll find a wide variety of educational resources and activities, such as Tutor.com, World Book Online, Learning Express, Freegal Music, Tumblebooks, Mango Languages, UniversalClass Online Courses and Chilton Auto. All are available, free, with a library card.

Camp Verde Community Library continues to adapt and expand services to meet the evolving needs of our community and the times.

You can now sign up online for a temporary library card, which allows you to use all of the librarys online resources. Whenever you are ready to gain access to our physical collection, you can simply come in the library with a photo ID and proof of address to pick up your permanent card.

To sign up for a library card or to learn more about the librarys resources and programs, visit campverde.az.gov/departments/community-library.

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Community events and announcements: Sept. 22, 2020 - Verde Independent