By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ — On Wednesday, August 13, at 3 p.m., in the City Council Chambers, city staff will explain why they approved the installation of license-reading cameras throughout the community. Needless to say, the erection of those high-tech cameras in Sedona has caused quite a stir with what appears to be an equally divided group of citizens both for and against. On one side, citizens believe that installing those cameras would add another layer of safety in the community, prove to be a valuable tool for law enforcement, and are no big deal considering the fact that…
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Sedona, AZ – October 11, 2025 – Furthest from the Wild proudly presents a powerful new documentary, The Miracle Wolves, with a one-night-only screening on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 7:00 PM at the Sedona International Film Festival Theaters. The event will include a live Q&A with award winning filmmaker Alex Tello and Keepers of the Wild following the screening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMfdqu8s-iI&t=17s Set against the backdrop of one of California’s most devastating wildfires, The Miracle Wolves tells the harrowing true story of a wild wolf pack that survived by digging 15 feet underground to escape the blaze. With their forest habitat…
Hanke served 6 years on board, 4 as its president COTTONWOOD, Ariz. — After six years of service on the Verde Valley Sanctuary Board of Directors, including four as president, David Hanke announced he was stepping down in May. In June, the board unanimously voted Pat Jansen to lead the agency moving forward. “I realize that I am replacing an outstanding leader,” Jansen said of Hanke. “He has led this organization through some difficult times. His oversight has brought more structure to the board, and he has greatly strengthened the organization. He has worked tirelessly for Verde Valley Sanctuary, and…
Festival partners with The Wilde Resort & Spa for “Wilde Wednesdays” outdoor films Sedona, AZ — The Sedona International Film Festival is partnering with The Wilde Resort in West Sedona to present its “Movies on the Move” outdoor film experience — “Wilde Wednesdays” Cinema Under the Stars — every Wednesday in the summer season! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pdqf4P9MB8 Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 20 as we present “La La Land” in The Grove Fire Pit Garden at The Wilde Resort and Spa. “La La Land” was nominated for 14 Academy Awards including Best Picture, winning six Oscars, including Best Actress for Emma Stone,…
Sedona, AZ –The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, located at 100 Meadowlark Drive off Route 179 in Sedona, is a welcoming, egalitarian, inclusive congregation dedicated to building a link from the past to the future by providing religious, educational, social and cultural experiences. The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services, programs, and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Office telephone: 928 204-1286. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom. Rabbi Magal will lead Friday evening services on August 8 which will begin at 5:30 pm. This…
By Amaya Gayle Sedona, AZ — I’ve been contemplating the way forward, where to most effectively place our time and talent, our energy and focus, the treasures of this lifetime, as the template of fear continues to play out, as it ramps up in its chaotic resistance to the natural unfolding of awakening, be it awakened ones and twos, thousands, or a planetary shift as some believe. It is likely that what we are seeing now is only the tip of the iceberg. Chaos reigns in the in-between, the time between the passing of the old and the arrival of…
By Tim Perry The original version of this post appeared on the Sedona Bulletin Board on Friday, Aug. 1. Sedona, AZ — As a reminder, the Sedona City Council has tentatively scheduled a special meeting for Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 3 p.m., at which city staff will endeavor to “educate” residents on why it’s a good thing that the city is building tracking maps of their every movement and giving that data to a private corporation to be used to advance its “Minority Report” agenda. Mark your calendars. City staff’s recent purchase of license plate tracking cameras with zero public…
By Joseph Rittenhouse — What does it take to unleash a storm of bullets into a sea of starving people? No weapons. No threat. Just hollow faces, sunken bellies, hands raised—not in defiance, but in desperation. And still, you pull the trigger. What kind of twisted machinery runs in your veins to let you aim an assault rifle at the weak and the hungry? What black switch flips in your mind that says: Yes, mow them down. Shoot to kill. Maybe it’s easier if you convince yourself they’re not human. Strip them of their names. Call them a threat. Call…
By Steve Segner As the owners of a small boutique hotel, Connie and I have had the pleasure of meeting people from all walks of life, including governors and Supreme Court justices. Over the years, we have formed close relationships with many of our guests, making it difficult for us to travel without missing a visit from our now friends. One of our guests, asked me to write a note to their son, Jack, who will be a junior next year. My comments to Jack and I think young people starting their own journey. Dear Jack, It was great to…
A morning of reflection, storytelling, and Arizona’s enduring spirit! Sedona, AZ — Experience an intimate conversation with author, historian, and storyteller Lisa Schnebly Heidinger as she shares the inspirations behind her newest book, Arizona Friend Trips. This up-close setting invites thoughtful dialogue that travels through Arizona’s past and present – lingering on the power of place, memory, and the adventures waiting in every corner of our state! Through personal reflections and shared stories, Lisa will speak to Arizona’s lesser-known histories, treasured landscapes, and the ties that connect us to one another and the land we call home. About the Book…
Festival partners with The Wilde Resort & Spa for “Wilde Wednesdays” outdoor films Sedona, AZ — The Sedona International Film Festival is partnering with The Wilde Resort in West Sedona to present its “Movies on the Move” outdoor film experience — “Wilde Wednesdays” Cinema Under the Stars — every Wednesday in the summer season! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIcmQNy9FsM Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 13 as we present “Dirty Dancing” in The Grove Fire Pit Garden at The Wilde Resort and Spa. “Dirty Dancing” won the Academy Award and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song for “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life”.…
By David Stephen An indicator of superintelligence, for AI, would be the solution to a major scientific problem. To achieve this, what may be necessary would be scientific data, a new memory architecture, and extensive math models. Already, large language models [LLMs] can answer several scientific questions. But they remain limited in theorizing fundamentals answers. How does AI get there? This can become a trajectory for general intelligence from niche, transcendent intelligence. Take the brain as an example, to explain a mental state, say of an emotion or a feeling, how would AI be able to say something absolutely original and…
Sedona, Az — 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. This ticketed culinary event will feature tastings from some of the area’s most beloved restaurants, along with local beer and wine, live music, and the warm hospitality Sedona Village is known for. The event is expected to draw 300–350 attendees—both residents and visitors—creating a vibrant and flavorful community…
Camp Verde, AZ – Camp Verde Community Library will host a community blood drive with the American Red Cross on Tuesday, August 12th from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Terracotta Room. For more information or to make an appointment to donate, call (928) 554-8391, or sign up online at redcrossblood.org by searching for your location with zip code 86322. Blood is a perishable product that can only come from volunteer blood donors. With someone in the U.S. needing blood every two seconds, blood products must be constantly replenished, according to the Red Cross. Donors with all blood types are needed, especially…
By David Stephen What are the arrangements in a brain that a hit to the head may result in functional disruptions? How can the brain be modeled to prospect effects of hits and better therapies? Two important points in exploring answers about the brain: How does the brain organize information and how is information transported across the brain? If information organization or transportation is interrupted, in what ways might social and occupational activities wane? There is a new [July 29, 2025] report by ABC News, Manhattan shooting suspect claimed to have CTE, mentioned NFL in note: ‘Study my brain’, stating that, “CTE,…