Thursday, May 21, 2009

Missoula Children's Theater comes to Verde Valley

The Verde Valley Concert Association is proud once again to present Missoula Children's Theatre throughout the Verde Valley this summer. The Clarkdale Jerome School will host the 2009 production of The Princess and the Pea in the gym June 8-13. There will also be free theater workshops.

For information regarding Clarkdale MCT please call Betsy Williams at 639-1693.

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Area Farmers Markets are Coming!

There will be lots of Farmer's Market in the Verde Valley and surrounding areas this year! The Verde Valley CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) began May 13. It will be held at Windmill Park, Cornville from 4-6pm on Wednesdays. Even if you are not a member, there will be merchants available that you can purchase from directly during the CSA hours.

Here are listings for the local markets and some websites for further information:

K & B Farms
NW Corner 1-17 and Orme Dugas Rd.
(18 miles s. of Camp Verde)
Thursday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
June 1 - Nov. 10
Kelly Cathcart
928-202-7393

Camp Verde
Verde Valley Farmers' Market (AZ FMNP)
Main St. & Hollaman, ramada next to Ft. Verde State Park
Saturdays, 8 a.m. - Noon
June 13 – October 3
Jane Davie
928-634-7077
jcdavie18@msn.com

Chino Valley
Chino Valley Farmers Market (AZ FMNP , Food Stamps)
Highway 89 in Chino Valley
Thursdays 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
June 4 - October 1
Erin Lingo
928-713-1227
info@prescottfarmersmarket.org
http://www.prescottfarmersmarket.org/

Cornville
Cornville Farmers Market
Windmill Park, 9950 East Cornville Road
Mondays 4:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. or dark
June - September
Lois Hook
928-649-3190
loishoo@cableone.net

Cottonwood
Cottonwood Farmers’ Market and Jamboree
791 N. Main Street
Thursdays 5:00 p.m. - 9 p.m.
July 2 – September 24
Hezekiah Allen
928-639-3200
hallen@ci.cottonwood.az.us

Flagstaff
Flagstaff Community Market (AZ FMNP)
City Hall West Parking Lot (Corner of Rt 66 and N Sitgreaves St)
Sundays 8 a.m. - Noon
June 7 - October 11
Art Babbott
928-774-7781
art@flagstaffmarket.com
http://www.flagstaffmarket.com/

Flagstaff
Flagstaff Community Market - Eastside (AZ FMNP)
St Pius Catholic Church Parking Lot, 257 E. Cedar Ave (Corner of Cedar Ave and 4th St)Wednesdays 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
July 8 - September 9
Art Babbott
928-774-7781
art@flagstaffmarket.com
http://www.flagstaffmarket.com/

Humboldt
Dewey Humboldt Farmers Market
2581 South Highway 69 (N of Main St)
Saturdays and Sundays
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Sandy
602-510-9600

Prescott
Prescott Farmers' Market (AZ FMNP, Food Stamps)
Yavapai College, main parking lot, 1100 E. Sheldon
Saturdays 7:30 a.m. - Noon
May 16 - October 10
Erin Lingo
928-713-1227
info@prescottfarmersmarket.org
http://www.prescottfarmersmarket.org/

Sedona
Sedona Community Farmers' Market (AZ FMNP)
525 Posse Grounds Rd., Ramada area
Fridays 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
June 5 - October
Katrin
928-821-1133
Katrin.Themlitz@gmail.com


These listings came from http://www.foodconnect.org/ - a site with further information about farmers' markets across Arizona.

Another good site is http://www.localharvest.com/

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Playgroup at Montezuma Well

The summertime playgroup at the Well has returned. Join us on Tuesday mornings at 10am at Montezuma Well for fun and friendship! Bring your bathing suits and a picnic lunch. Montezuma Well is located between Rimrock and the Village of Oak Creek on Forest Road 119 (the dirt extension of Beaver Creek Road). If you need specific directions, let me know. We meet in the picnic area which is an immediate right after entering the gate. The shallow irrigation canals are perfect for the kids to romp and play in and the picnic area is heavily shaded by mature Cottonwood and Sycamore trees. A great place to be on a hot day! See you there!

Friday, May 15, 2009

Gardening Workshop Tomorrow

This event is FREE and the children are welcome - bring some gloves to help work in the garden following the presentation!

Composting Workshop w/ Worms at Su Petersen's Goat Farm
Saturday, May 16, 8:30-12pm

The day starts at 8:30 with visiting with the goats. Composting with worms and soil management discussion begins at 9:00am with expert gardeners Merle and Michele Herrick. Su Petersen will speak about transplanting worms into the garden and general care of worms. Afterwards there will be some work in the garden. Directions: From the intersection of Hwy 260 and I-17, take Hwy. 260 3.3 miles east (away from Cottonwood). Turn right onto Quarterhorse Lane (right after the bridge over the Verde River). Take Quarterhorse Lane 1.1 mile and turn right onto Shill Road. It is the 2nd house on the left, 53 W. Shill Road. There's a large, white dog in the yard, so the gate to the driveway is always closed. Please park on the street.

Please RSVP by calling Su at (928) 203-4664.

Naomi Aldort Free Teleseminar

Free Conference Call for Parents -

Features Naomi Aldort, author of Raising Our Children, Raising Ourselves. Naomi teaches parents how to be with children so that they are free to be their magnificent selves. Parents say that what they get from working with Naomi is much more than parenting help, they get self-realization, which frees them to see their children with clarity and wisdom.

Call Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Call Time: 5pm
Phone # : (712) 432-1001
Access Code: 455 226 561#

Directions for Calling in: Dial the conference call number a few minutes before the call time. Enter the access code followed by the # sign and you will be joined to the call.