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Yavapai County is soliciting comments with regards to the pending Planning Application for the Hilton Sedona Hotel (VOC) proposed Outdoor Event Lawn

Direct link to YC request for comments


New this Season_ Cocktails with the Maestro 🍸
Don’t Miss a Note_ Secure Your Season Seat Now
Direct link to Sedona Symphony Ticket website



Support Sedona Community and Youth Orchestra
Get your tickets today for the 2025-26 season! 
Direct link to the Chamber Music Sedona website to purchase tickets



Events for September & October
Silence is NOT Golden Opens Sept 12th


REMINDER: The Rotary Club of Sedona Village proudly announces the inaugural Taste of Sedona Village, a community celebration of local flavor, fellowship, and fun. Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at The Collective Courtyard and Grotto in the Village of Oak Creek.

Taste of Sedona Announcement


REMINDER:  Big Park Water Company and its subsidiary Little Park Water Company have requested permission to consolidate and also to increase their rates.  There will be a public hearing by the Arizona Corporation Commission October 27, 2025, at 10am at the Commission’s offices 1200 West Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ.   For updated (7 15 25) information click HERE

If you have any questions concerning how the Applications may affect your bill or other substantive questions about the Applications, you may contact Big Park and Little Park at: 45 Castle Rock Road, Suite 4, Sedona, AZ 86451:  Telephone (928) 284-2298 and E-Mail: info@bigparkwater.com


Mark Your Calendars — VVPF 2025 is Coming! Nov 15 & 16



ADOT News:

Southbound I-17 ramp to westbound Loop 101 closure planned Sept. 12-13
Reminder_ Northbound I-17 off-ramp at Sonoran Desert Drive_Loop 303 scheduled to be closed this weekend, Sept. 5-8  
Completing a sold notice protects when selling a vehicle
Eastbound Loop 101 ramps to I-17 reopen
Reminder_ Southbound Loop 101 off-ramp at Raintree Drive closed for approximately 60 days beginning Sept. 2
ADOT PODCAST_ Here’s where all of those highway signs come from
Listen to the PODCAST
Adopt a Highway_ Get involved on National CleanUp Day – Sept 20
Westbound Loop 202 (Santan Freeway) off-ramp at Alma School Road to begin long-term closure Sept. 3
ADOT News_ Sign up for three special Adopt a Highway volunteer events
Restrictions and closures planned for Raintree Drive, Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Bell Road Sept. 6-12



NEWS RELEASE_ Coconino NF to lift fire restrictions Thursday Sept 4
NEWS RELEASE_ Snowbowl Road to temporarily close next Saturday Sept 6



Enchanted Autumn Masquerade Ball_ at Enchantment – Oct. 27
SATURDAY_ _Vultures Are Vital_ presentation – Sept. 6
Master Musicians Symposium – Sept. 19
Zenprov Comedy_ _Laugh Therapy_ Sept. 13
OUTDOOR FILM at Basecamp_ _Sideways_ Sept. 11
FILMED IN SEDONA! _Fortis Femina_ Sept. 5-11
The Road to Patagonia_ Sept. 5-11
OUTDOOR FILM at The Wilde_ _Wicked_ Sept. 10
The American Southwest_ premiere Sept. 5-11
Suspended Time_ premiere Sept. 5-11
OUTDOOR FILM in the Village! _Singing’ in the Rain_ Sept. 9
Bad Indian_ Hiding in Antelope Canyon_ – Sept. 10
Jago_ Into the White_ Sept. 7 & 9

Tech Savvy for Seniors – Upcoming Events
The iPhone Camera – Sept 27
Fraud & Scams – Oct 25



REMINDER:  SSCA Save the Date International Mayor’s Dinner
September 18, 2025 – 6pm
SSCA Polish Picnic  Sept 20
Sister Cities September Newsletter


VVS Alumni Connections – September 2025


DRAFT AGENDA

BIG PARK COUNCIL MEETING
via ZOOM
BIG PARK REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL, INC.
9:00 A.M. Thursday, September 11, 2025

Representatives, Alternates and Committee members are automatically on the guest list and will receive the meeting links in a separate email message.  No need to RSVP.

Guests must RSVP to receive the ZOOM link and to be on the attendees list.   If you would like to join the meeting, send an email to bigparkcouncil.inquiry@gmail.com with your name and email address. You will be added to the guest list.  We welcome you!

ZOOM Meeting
The ZOOM Waiting Room opens at 8:30am.  Each attendee will need to check in prior to the 9:00am start time.  Please arrive early so you can be checked in by the host.  See meeting protocols for rules pertaining to this meeting.
  1. Call to Order
  2. Speakers: Abani Heller (VVS Board Chair): update on VVS Strategic Plan, SEED Land
  3. Roll Call – Bridget Bero
  4. Approval of Agenda – Susan Barber
  5. President’s Report – Susan Barber
  6. Secretary’s Report – Bridget Bero
    1. Approval of Draft Minutes from AUG meeting
    2. Changes in Reps/Alternates
  7. Treasurer’s Report – Lisa Holly
  8. Unfinished Business:
    1. Appointment of 2026 Nominating Committee Members
  9. New Business:
    1. Appointment of 2026 Budget Committee
  10. Committee & Liaison Reports:
    1. APS Subcommittee – Joe Skidmore
    2. Planning & Zoning – Bob Marriott
      1. Hilton Sedona Hotel Outdoor Event Lawn (Wedding Venue)
    3. Verde Valley Transportation Planning Organization – Jeff Swan

Announcements

Adjourn

Reminders:
Next EB Meeting:  Tuesday, September 30, 2pm
Next Regular Meeting: Thursday, October 9, 9am (ZOOM)
Meetings are posted on the BPRCC calendar and are open to the public.  Email bigparkcouncil.inquiry@gmail.com for additional details or visit our website at Big Park Council – Connecting Residents of the Village of Oak Creek
BPRCC Zoom Meeting Guest Etiquette
  1. Identify yourself with first and last name when you set up your zoom profile.
  2. Arrive at least 10-20 minutes early.  Guests will be checked against our RSVP list and admitted by the co-host.
  3. We will lock the meeting at 9:15—no late entrance to avoid distraction.
  4. Audio Settings/Options
  5. Zoom will give you audio options – choose computer audio. Other audio options can generate disruptive feedback.
  6. While in the waiting room, test your audio to make sure it is working.
  7. When admitted to the meeting, your audio will be automatically muted.  When called on to speak, you will need to Unmute your audio first.
  8. Make sure you are familiar with the Raise Hand command on the toolbar.  This is the only means that the Chair and presenters can see that you wish to speak. and helps to maintain an orderly and efficient meeting. 
  9. The BPRCC Code of Conduct and Basic Rules of Parliamentary Procedure will be in effect at this meeting.  As a reminder, you will find them included with this message.  Click here to Download PDF 

See the Council website for more information on meetings, activities and more.  www.bigparkcouncil.org.  You can also follow us on Facebook.

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