Adult Community Center of Sedona
West Sedona
2615 Melody Lane
928.282.2834

Boys and Girls Club of Northern Arizona
www.apositiveplace.org
West Sedona
Administrative Office
1785 W. Hwy 89A
928.282.0122

West Sedona
Sedona Branch – West Sedona Elementary School
570 Posse Ground Road
928.282.7822

Sedona Teen Center
480 Posse Ground Road
928.203.9919

Village of Oak Creek Branch – Big Park School
25 W. Saddlehorn Court
928.284.1350

Childhelp USA - Greater Sedona Chapter
P.O. Box 872
Sedona, AZ 86339
928.282.5825 - 800.422.4453

Childhelp USA meets the needs of abused and neglected children throughout America. Local chapters like the Sedona chapter serve their areas with volunteers from every walk of life.

Democrats of the Red Rocks
P.O. Box 1165
Sedona, AZ 86339
928.284.0302

El Valle Artist's Association
P.O. Box 2864
Cottonwood , AZ 86326
928.634.7481
www.elvalleartists.org

El Valle is a Verde Valley artist's association dedicated to encouraging the participation of the community through the inclusion of local art in culture and through the association's related classes, exhibits, and lectures. The association features exhibits, classes, and educational opportunities for the exchange of creative ideas.

Gardens For Humanity
P.O. Box 20383
Sedona, AZ 86341
800.878.7387
www.gardensforhumanity.org

Adele Saronde and an incredible group of earth artists create gardens as a service to humanity and inspire others around the world to do the same. Beauty, refreshment, safety, healing, utility, low maintenance, and low cost are some of the criteria that describe their work. Their Sedona work can be seen at the Sedona Medical Center, Kachina Point, the Terra Rosa School, the Lodge at Sedona, Sedona Schnebly’s last homestead, the Arroyo Pinon Botanical Garden, and the various Sedona Public Schools. GfH continues to need the support of the public for appreciation, financial aid, and volunteer work. I am a gardener and plant lover. To me GfH’s work resonates as one of the finest local groups that demonstrates strong intention, true caring, and the realization of their dreams. Many, many people benefit from their love and vision. If you like to play in the dirt and work with inspired people from many walks of life, this might just be your place to shine. The green world awaits your touch...

Garuda Aviary
www.garudaaviary.org

Kunzang Palyul Choling, the Sedona Tibetan Buddhist group, operates this bird aviary and rescue service as a part of their efforts to eliminate suffering in all beings. Exotic birds like Cockatoos and Macaws live at this compassionate shelter and are provided for by the community itself, its many volunteers, and the gracious donations of those who care.

Girls Ranch Thrift Shop
Uptown
345 Jordan Road
928.282.6851

Green Sedona!
www.GreenSedona.org

A local non-profit organization dedicated to helping Sedona become a model for environmental sustainability.

Humane Society of Sedona
West Sedona
928.282.1630
www.humanesocietyofsedona.com

These people deserve and get a lot of respect in Sedona. A “No Kill” shelter that takes in cats and dogs, the Sedona Humane Society has a long history of placing pets with thousands of new owners. I know. Over the years I have gotten several cats from the shelter and in the last 2 years I have adopted the two best dogs in the world, Dharma and Deuce. Their free dog obedience classes are worth your time should you choose a canine friend. Look for their fuzzy donation boxes shaped like dogs placed throughout Sedona in restaurants, galleries, coffeehouses, and gift shops and drop in your spare change. Better yet, attend their annual auction and Gala Ball where you can bid on amazing art, gifts, local services, and hotel stay coupons as a way of supporting the Society’s efforts. Bravo.

KSB – Keep Sedona Beautiful
360 Brewer Road
Sedona, AZ 86336
928.282.4938
www.keepsedonabeautiful.org/index.html

Back in 1972 a few visionary residents proposed some distinct ideas about how to keep Sedona a beautiful place. After all these years, Sedona has remained true to KSB’s vision largely because of hundreds of volunteers who have given their time and effort without any other reward except the pleasure of knowing that they made a difference. With over 5 million visitors a year Sedona is a remarkably clean place. Look at Hwy 89A. Any other location with that much traffic would not look nearly as nice were it not for a group like KSB. If you see a KSB volunteer dressed in their orange safety vest and picking up trash along the highway, give them a honk and a wave. Highest honors and thanks go to these folks.

Make A Wish Foundation of Northern Arizona
West Sedona
105 Roadrunner Drive, Suite 7
928.282.2625 – 800.442.9474

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)
West Sedona
2370 W. Hwy 89A
Sedona, AZ 86336
928.284.2269

Red Rock Dogs – Sedona Dog Park
www.redrocklife.com/dogs

Responsible Residents of the Red Rocks
P.O. Box 1655
Sedona , AZ 86339
www.rrrrs.org

The Responsible Residents of the Red Rocks have a mission that bodes well for Sedona. In their words: "We are commited to preserve and improve the quality of life in Greater Sedona. We take responsibility as citizens and stewards for the present and future that this unique place offers our citizens and visitors. Our vision is a community where generations of people thrive in productive harmony with each other and nature." The Resident's website has a great news page that keeps up with local development proposals, Coconino National Forest requests for easements and permits, and current studies and reports that are pertinent to Sedona's quality of life. A big hug to these folks.

Scorpion Booster Club, Inc.
West Sedona – Sedona Red Rock High School
995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road
928.282.4722

Sedona Airport Administration
West Sedona – Airport Mesa
235 Air Terminal Drive, Suite 1
928.282.4487

Sedona Arts Alliance
P.O. Box 153
Sedona, AZ 86339
928.204.2415
www.sedonaartsalliance.org

Sedona Community Center
2615 Melody Lane
Sedona, AZ 86336
928.282.2834
www.accsedona.org

The Sedona Community Center is a non-profit organization providing support services to older adults in Greater Sedona and responds to the community with programs and activities for people of all ages. "Meal On Wheels", educational classes, swimming pool fun, and local chefs' cooking classes are some of the services the Center provides.

Sedona Community Food Bank
West Sedona
680 Sunset Dr
928.204.2808

Sedona Community Foundation
http://www.azfoundation.org/File/static/affiliates/Sedona_Community_Foundation.shtml

The Sedona Conference
180 Broken Arrow Way South
Sedona, AZ 86351-8998
928.284.2698 - 866.860.6600

The Sedona Conference® is a non-profit research and educational institute dedicated to the advanced study of law and policy. They hold annual conferences in Sedona focused upon legal issues and education. Patent litigation is one of their conference specialties. Their ongoing Working Group Series (WGS) is a series of continuing “think tanks” dedicated to their three areas of primary focus: antitrust law, complex litigation and intellectual property rights.

Sedona Film Office
West Sedona
45 Sunset Drive
928.204.1123
www.sedonafilmoffice.com

The Sedona Film Office is a division of the Sedona Chamber of Commerce. This office serves as your ultimate Sedona resource for all types of filming including movies, commercials, and news. From the Oprah Winfrey Show to Motor TV Germany, hundreds of projects are serviced each year by the Film Office by arranging for permits, locations, extras, and the multitude of services necessary to create these projects.

Sedona Fire District
West Sedona
2860 Southwest Drive
928.282.6800
www.sedonafire.org

Sedona Gallery Association
928.282.7390
www.sedonagalleryassociation.com

This is the original association representing the finest Sedona art galleries. The Sedona Gallery Association represents the collaborative efforts of the premiere galleries in Sedona to ensure that art lovers and artist alike experience the best art environment imaginable. By working together to support special art events and encourage strict ethical business practices the association continues to cultivate the visual arts and cultural life of Sedona. The association provides a unified voice to advance standards of excellence and raise awareness to ensure high aesthetic quality for all our Sedona patrons.

When you see the SGA symbol, you can be confident you are dealing with a Sedona gallery that will offer:
~ Assurance of a selection of quality artwork.
~ Commitment to integrity in all our business practices.
~ Guarantee of the highest level of service.
~ Knowledgeable staff always on hand to assist you in your selection.

Sedona Historical Society
sedonamuseum.org

The Sedona Historical Society is located in Jordan Historical Park in Uptown Sedona. They carry the torch for the Sedona Heritage Museum. Volunteers manage the facility and handle public access to the historical archives. A large society membership, local and non-local, supports their work. They have a great reference library with 1,000’s of newspaper clippings and articles related to Sedona. A priceless historic photo collection obtained from numerous old-time families consisting of over 20,000 photos is being scanned into digital format and will one day be available on DVD or CD. I have known many of the Museum volunteers over the years. When I was the Guide Manager at Pink Jeep Tours they assisted me with several local history questions that I needed answered in order to complete the curriculum I used for training new guides. Many of the old-time photos used on SedonaInformation.com’s website are from their collection. Thanks Janine!

Sedona Licensed Contractors Association
P.O. Box 81
Sedona, AZ 86339
928.282.1415
www.sedona-contractors.com

The SCLA is the local group of Arizona state-licensed and bonded general contrctors, subcontractors, and construction-related associate members.

Sedona Main Street Program
928.204.2390
www.sedonamainstreet.com

Sedona Outfitter Guide Association
www.sedonaoutfitterguides.org
928.203.0024

Sedona’s association dedicated to professionalism for companies involved in outdoor activities. Local members include Jeep tour companies, private guides, adventure sports operators, mountain biking guides, fixed-wing and helicopter air tours, balloon touring, horseback rides, and other businesses that offer visitors a wide selection of Sedona outdoor activities.

Sedona Professionals
www.SedonaProfessionals.org

Sedona Professionals is a group of local folks that represent businesses and services in the Sedona area with commitment, integrity, and quality. They network and share energy in service of helping one another advance in the community and business arena.

Sedona Public Library
West Sedona
3250 White Bear Road at Dry Creek Road
928.282.5789
www.sedonalibrary.org

My old friend David Keeber is at the helm of Sedona’s beautiful library. He’s been around Sedona for quite a few years and can tell you just about anything you need to know about town. The library’s design with its spacious interior and ample natural light stuns most first-time visitors. The creative use of flagstone throughout, the high ceiling, and the indoor mini-gardens give it a earthy, botanical feel. I love to sit in the main hall and read my favorite periodicals. It feels like a church filled with books. The library has a new Village of Oak Creek service center at 56 West Cortez Drive to accommodate the folks that live out that way (928.284.1603).

Sedona Recycles
West Sedona
2280 Shelby Drive
Serving the Verde Valley since 1989.
928.204.1185
www.sedonarecycles.org/recycle/home.php

Sedona Village Business Association
P.O. Box 20873
Sedona, AZ 86341
928.284.1021

Sedona Visual Artists Coalition
Judy Mendoza
55 North Slopes Drive
Sedona, AZ 86336
928.204.2963
www.sedonaartistscoalition.org

The purpose of the Sedona Visual Artists' Coalition is to create a supportive community which is educational, exploratory, and social in nature.

The Sedona Visual Artists Coalition is a Community of 200 plus professional artists in greater Sedona and the surrounding area, they work in different mediums: photography, oil and acrylics, mixed media, watercolor, fiber, wood, glass, ceramics, metal, and film. This group comes together to share work and techniques, opportunities and events, and in general have a friendly inspiring experience. We work toward developing an artist community, which is educational and exploratory in the visual arts. Our community service is to raise the consciousness in the community by choosing an important and controversial issue and creating an exhibition about it. This gives the opportunity for the community to look at an issue "through a different door…."

The Coalition is developing a mentoring program for children of all ages and has been involved with designing collaborative sculptures in the West Sedona Park; painting an art car for the Scottsdale Contemporary Museum Car parade, representing artists on the Sedona Arts & Culture Commission, initiating and writing art columns in the local newspaper. We also set up visits to different artists studios and foundries and are politically active in regard to the Arts.

Sedona Wedding Professionals Association
P.O. Box 4269
Sedona, AZ 86340
www.sedonaweddingpa.com

The premier wedding professionals organization of Northern Arizona. Over 80 wedding professionals from more than a dozen categories: wedding consultants, ministers, caterers, photographers, musicians and DJs, florists, wedding cake designers, wedding venues, accomodations, accessories and gifts, transportation, spas, hair and makeup, and much more. The businesses and services represented here form the core of Sedona's outstanding wedding industry. Whether your wedding affair is just for the two of you or for 200, the Sedona Wedding Professionals Association can connect you with the elements you'll need for the perfect Sedona event.

Sedona Westerners
www.sedonawesterners.org

Founded in 1961, the Sedona Westerners has evolved into Sedona’s premiere hiking club. Check out their history on this website and be dazzled by the historical list of member names that includes many of Sedona’s original pioneer families like the Schneblys, Thompsons, and McBrides. Many of Sedona’s present day hiking trails were opened by the Westerners in conjunction with the Coconino National Forest’s Sedona Ranger District. Westerner hiking journeys take place weekly in spring, winter, and fall and offer all levels of challenges. This group truly represents Sedona residents’ spirit of outdoor adventure, health, and exploration. Attend one of their meetings, get acquainted with their friendly style, and you’ll be a trail hiker forever. I’ve got a rare copy of the important local history book published in 1968 by the Sedona Westerners and the Sedona Public Library called Those Early Days. It’s a collection of short stories by early residents that details Sedona’s history from its pioneer days to the late 1960’s. It’s an incomparable resource for anyone who wants to learn the area’s history from those who were integral part of its earliest phases. I treasure it because Ellsworth M. Schnebly, Sedona Schnebly’s son, wrote his name across his childhood photo with the inscription “Ellsworth Schnebly - Trail Boss 1967-1968”. He wrote an informative article called “How Sedona Was Named” that explains the history behind his mother Sedona’s name and how it was chosen for the town’s designation. Nothing like hearing it from the source.

Sedona/Verde Valley Republican Men's Club
P.O. Box 10222
Sedona, AZ 86339
928.282.2936

Sedona/Verde Valley Association of Realtors
West Sedona
55 Sinagua Drive
Sedona, AZ 86339
928.282.5409

Sustainable Arizona Resource & Education Council
P.O. Box 156
Sedona, AZ 86339
www.sustainablearizona.net

A hidden gem for learning about current Arizona news pertaining to sustainability issues and concerns. Volunteers maintain this Sedona website and blog. They keep it focused through research, magazine articles, forums, special events, government legal issues reporting, and a lot more. Water issues, climate, agriculture, alternative transportation, solar applications, sustainable communities, and high-performance building are some of the topics covered in their forums. I particularly like their Resource Listings because I like to stay on top of the latest solar, green construction, and agriculture technologies. Their resource links help me do that. I found new water purification resources and rainwater harvesting ideas on their website and felt quite at home.

Verde Valley Forum for Public Affairs
www.verdevalleyforum.org

Informed consensus building for action on issues of critical importance concerning the Verde Valley and its communities. Starting in 1985 with Forum 1, called the “Sedona Forum at that time, this group of highly skilled mediators, researchers, speakers, and planners has continued to produce positive results for all involved on a wide variety of important local issues and concerns. 2005 marks their 20th anniversary and Forum. I had the great pleasure of attending some sessions of Forum 10 in 1994, the critically important “Building Partnerships with the Forest Service” forum. That year marks the beginning of a turbulent time for Sedona’s landscape resulting from the ever-increasing number of visitors on the land and the accompanying impacts that were becoming sadly evident. The splendid volunteer group Friends of the Forest was one of the many positive results that came directly from this forum’s outcomes. The meetings were exciting and at times full of opposing ideas. The Forum’s talented team directed the meetings’ focus toward what really mattered and established a consensus between the many passionate attendees. It was an extremely important step that resulted, I believe, in creating the actual cornerstone for the protection of Sedona’s natural resources. Today they still carry the torch and continue to host productive and sometimes ground-breaking forums.

Verde Valley Republican Women
Village of Oak Creek
690 Bell Rock Blvd.
928.634.4439

Verde Valley Sanctuary Inc
928.634.2511 – 800.930.7233

Women and children can always count on this sanctuary for help. Victims of domestic abuse are cared for and protected during their stay by a loyal group of helpers. The Twice Nice Thrift Store of Sedona raises money for the Sanctuary through its sales of quality used clothing. I had a friend who was provided with the Sanctuary’s care many years ago and felt it truly saved her life. These people deserve a lot more help and praise than they get so remember them at Christmas.

Voice of Choice – Highway 179
928.203.9794
www.scenic179.com