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šŸŒ± Want a say in Sedonaā€™s growth? Two key seats are open

Sedona, Arizona Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hey hey Sedona! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ā˜•ļøļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Want a say in Sedonaā€™s growth? Two key seats are open
  • What happens when Sedonaā€™s housing crunch goes intergalactic?
  • How Crescent Moon near Sedona ranks among Americaā€™s top picnic spots

Also on today's calendar: Manifestivalā„¢ļø: A Dance & Manifestation Experience in Sedona.

Today's riddle: What do the letter "t" and island have in common? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 69 degrees. šŸŒ¶ Hot!
  • Monday: Hot; a stray p.m. t-shower, temps: high: 96, low: 73.
  • Tuesday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 96 and low of 74 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

ā€¢ City of Sedona seeks two Planning and Zoning Commission members (sedona.biz) ā€” Sedona is seeking two residents to serve on its Planning and Zoning Commission, a volunteer board that helps guide land use, growth, and development decisions. Applicants must live within city limits, bring interest or experience in related fields, and could serve through October 2029, influencing everything from Community Plan updates to conditional use permits and zoning changes.
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ā€¢ Undocumented Space Aliens Demand Path to Earthly Citizenship (sedona.biz) ā€” Sedona is the tongueā€‘inā€‘cheek landing site for 37 ā€œundocumented space aliensā€ in this satire, where ICE agents, City Council, and local realtors grapple with interstellar immigration and housing prices. The piece plays off Sedonaā€™s UFO lore, red rock scenery, and even a Judiā€™s burger while poking fun at bureaucracy, citizenship debates, and the cityā€™s high real estate costs.
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ā€¢ The Hands-Down Best Picnic Spot In Every US State (tastingtable.com) ā€” Sedona readers get a shout-out in this 50-state picnic guide, which highlights Crescent Moon Picnic Site on Oak Creek with direct Cathedral Rock views and a Sedona mailing address. The article compares similarly scenic, amenity-rich picnic areas nationwide, stressing safety, facilities, and leave-no-trace habits for everything from beach outings to mountain escapes.
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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • The kitty has found a loving home.
    Thus begins his new life. Thx. to all who helped with his/her placement. (Nextdoor Village of Oak Creek)
  • UH, any herpetologists able to tell me what level of avoidance (or panic) I should use on this snake (snakes?
    ) in my veggie garden? I think I see rattles and diamonds as in rattlesnake but I did not hear any warning rattles (which Iā€™ve heard in a former lifeā€¦ (Nextdoor Uptown Sedona)
  • Raley's Supermarkets posted a job opening for 028 - Bashas' Night Operations Team Member - Sedona in Sedona. Apply here.
  • PetSmart, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Customer Experience in Sedona. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Sedona here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Cottonwood

Camp Verde

  • CAMP VERDE TWICE NICE TO HOST ā€˜FALL THRIFTY' EVENT OCT. 3 Verde Valley Sanctuary expands ā€˜Thrifty' experience to Camp Verde store; live band, food trucks and more (sedona.biz)
  • Drug and Kidnapping Suspect Captured by Camp Verde Marshals (myradioplace.com)

Flagstaff

  • East Flagstaff Community Market is Aug. 15 at Flagstaff Mall (knau.org)
  • Flagstaff Collision Center stays up to date in technology race for customers (azdailysun.com)

Ok Sedona! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They're both in the middle of water (Thank you Dianna S. for sending it in!)
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