Oak Creek Watershed Cleanup October 7, 2025

Volunteers are needed for this worthwhile and fun opportunity. We will meet at Sunset Park in West Sedona (where there is plenty of parking). Under the leadership of the Oak Creek Watershed Council staff and volunteers, we will be divided into groups depending on ability and clean up several areas in and around the nearby Carroll Canyon Trail. Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring water.

ALL abilities are welcome! Your friends are welcome to join us!

The Oak Creek Watershed Council provides gloves, buckets, pickers, and leadership. They will weigh the trash when we are done and we'll take a photo to show off our efforts. Plan to arrive by 8:30am, when we will review safety protocols and hand out equipment. We can easily walk to the trailhead from the park.

By 11:00am we will return to Sunset Park and return equipment. Those who want to continue the fun are invited to join for lunch at a place yet to be determined.

To sign up or for more information, contact Pam DeLay at delaypamela@gmail.com.

TSW Coat Drive November 13, 2025

At our November 13 meeting, we will be collecting coats for the benefit of the Sedona Community Food Bank's clients before the cold winter weather sets in.

They are in need of gently used or new coats in all adult sizes for men and women. So please check your closets — or the local resale shops, which are also a good source.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, you can drop off your donations at the Food Bank, 30 Inspirational Drive, Sedona Monday through Thursday 7:30am to noon. Your donations are greatly appreciated.

Manzanita Outreach Food Share Program October 17, 2025

Help pack food for Manzanita Outreach's weekly food share program. Here is an opportunity to help our less-fortunate community members by volunteering at Manzanita Outreach in Cottonwood. Help this amazing organization achieve their goal of becoming the first food-secure county in the nation. On Friday, October 17, we will help pack food for Manzanita's weekly food sharing program. Or, we will fill healthy snack packs that will be distributed to school teachers throughout our community to provide snacks for their students who may come to school without breakfast.

We will gather at the Manzanita Outreach warehouse at 406 South 6th Street in Cottonwood ready to start at 9:30am and finish by 11:30. If you can make it, please email Diane Troianello at sedonagirldt@gmail.com to sign up.

Blanket Bee October 29, 2025

It’s that time of year again when we start tying and knotting for our blanket bee. Save October 29 for the annual fun time. We will meet at Kathy Karlic’s house from 1:00pm to 3:00pm to make upwards of 40 fleecy blankets. These blankets are destined again for the children that Old Town Mission in Cottonwood helps.

Please RSVP to kdkarlic@yahoo.com if you are a “YES”. We had so much fun last year so come join us again!

St. Andrew's Community Dinners
November 17, 2025 / January 12, 2026 / March 16, 2026

Volunteers are needed when The Sedona Women host the community dinners St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in West Sedona. The church has a licensed commercial kitchen, which requires all hosts preparing meals to have a Food Handlers Certification. Volunteers who set-up/clean-up and/or serve meals do not need the certification. Food handlers certification can be obtained online or when local classes are offered.

Volunteer shifts are appropriately 2 hours between 2:00 and 6:30 the days that we host. Contact Marilyn Bealafeld 734-558-1085 or mbealafeld@yahoo.com with questions or to volunteer.

Additional Upcoming Community Service Projects

• November 13, 2025 Meeting Coat Drive
• November 17, 2025 St. Andrew's Community Dinner
• January 12, 2026 St. Andrew's Community Dinner
• January 15, 2026 Manzanita Outreach
• February 12, 2026 Meeting Diaper Drive
• March 16, 2026 St. Andrew's Community Dinner
• April 17, 2026 Manzanita Outreach
• May 14, 2026 Meeting Pet Food Drive

Dates to be Announced:

• See's Candy Wagon Staffing — Thanksgiving to Christmas
• See's Candy Wagon Staffing — Valentine's Day to Easter
• Oak Creek Watershed Cleanup — March, subject to funding
• Blanket Bee — Spring
• Little Pink House of Hope — June

Watch this space for more information as details become available.