Clarkdale AZ (December 2, 2014) – This year, in addition to the large gallery showing the work of MIC Member Artists, Made In Clarkdale is pleased to present an expanded list of of art forms and events. The public is invited to the free Gala Opening on December 5th, from 6 to 9pm. The Gala is time to dress up for a party, meet friends and neighbors for pre-holiday cheer and enjoy Clarkdale art and music.
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Sedona AZ (December 2, 2014) – Nationally renowned photographer Derek von Briesen will present a musically choreographed slideshow of Sedona’s wondrous scenery as seen throughout the seasons at Keep Sedona Beautiful’s monthly Preserving the Wonder™ Speaker Series on Wednesday, December 10th. As is customary, KSB will hold an abbreviated annual meeting prior to the presentation.
Sedona AZ (December 1, 2014) – On November 27, 2014, a 61-year-old Tucson woman suffered a fatal fall while hiking near the Devil’s Bridge outside Sedona in the Coconino National Forest. The Sedona Fire Department was called out around 4PM on November 27, 2014, regarding an injured hiker that had fallen on what is known as the “stairs’ located next to Devil’s Bridge. This area is composed of natural red rock with some of the rock stacked in such a way to form a very steep staircase. When fire personnel arrived about 30 minutes after the call, they found the…
By Ted Grussing … with some suggested new settings for the auto focus on the new Canon 7D MKII, I packed it in my bag and it was off to Half Moon Bay for the Thanksgiving weekend. It was a fabulous holiday and the first time we had all been together for a holiday in years. What fun! I don’t get to shoot the sea coast and wildlife as much as I would like so given the spotty results I had been getting with the new body it was a bit of a risk … nothing worse than shooting otherwise…
Verde Valley AZ (December 1, 2014) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office will be TESTING the Emergency Notification System (ENS), also known as Code Red, this Wednesday, December 3rd, by calling the entire community. The calls will begin at 10 AM and will continue until the entire database has been attempted. These calls will give Yavapai Sheriff Communication’s personnel the chance to operate the system as if there has been a community wide disaster.
By Tina AllegrezzaFounder of Red Rose Inspiration for Animals Sedona AZ (December 1, 2014) – As the holiday season arrives and the spirit of gift giving is upon us we would like to share how your support is making a difference through the Red Rose Thriftique in the Village of Oak Creek. We are proud to be a part of this community and have met so many wonderful animal lovers since our grand opening in July 2014. Our story is about our commitment to giving throughout the year to those who truly need assistance and who are dedicated to their animal…
Sedona AZ (November 29, 2014) – What a great time of year to add a new member to your family! Give yourself the gift of a loving dog or cat from the Humane Society of Sedona. Chee is a 9 month old, neutered Domestic Short Hair cat that loves to play and purr. He is spunky and alert and ready to bring warmth and joy to you and yours this Holiday Season Come join us at our Holiday Open House! Humane Society of Sedona this coming Thursday, December 4th, from 4-6 pm. Refreshments, tours, and free Holiday gifts for your…
Camp Verde AZ (November 29, 2014) – On November 26, 2104, around 2:30 AM, deputies saw a black passenger car travelling in excess of 80 mph in a 65 mph speed zone on north I 17 in Camp Verde. The vehicle exited towards highway 260 and ran a red light as it entered the highway. Due to the violations, deputies stopped the vehicle and contacted the driver, Marie Bonnesen, age 31 from Peoria. The vehicle also contained 2 passengers identified as Xavier Alaniz, 24 years of age from Goodyear, and Harley Partch, 20 years of age from Avondale.
Sedona AZ (November 29, 2014) – Potter’s Hand Productions (PHP) announces the annual tradition of Northern Arizona’s festive and most innovative Christmas experience, the 11th annual production of Pilgrimage to Bethlehem. Part of Holiday Central Sedona’s events, Pilgrimage to Bethlehem is a free live performance, taking place in the outdoor courtyard at Tequa Marketplace, 7000 SR 179 in the Village of Oak Creek, Sedona 86351 on December 12, 13 & 14, 2014. This spectacular production is a multi-denominational community event.
By Ted Grussing … I made my way back to Sedona after a beautiful flight with no purpose other than to escape the bounds of earth and ply the open pathways of the sky. After an hour or so I turned the engine off and enjoyed a nice sled ride the last twelve miles back to Sedona. The airport is on a mesa center left about 600 feet above the town and West Sedona and part of uptown are on the left, the chapel area just to the right of the airport and far right the Village of Oak Creek…
Clarkdale AZ (November 26, 2014) – The Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum invites everyone to relive the day shots rang out on Main Street in Clarkdale. On an early spring morning in 1928, infamous criminals Willard Forrester and Earl Nelson attempted to rob the Clarkdale branch of the Bank of Arizona. The robbery was thwarted by several citizens, including Deputy Sheriff Jim Roberts, famous western lawman.
Camp Verde AZ (November 26, 2014) – On November 23, 2014, around 4:30 PM, deputies were dispatched to a wash area off Forest Road 9203J, northeast of Camp Verde, regarding an SUV that appeared stranded in the wash. The reporting party also heard some yelling near the vehicle but could not get close enough to see what was happening. Deputies arrived and had to utilize a 4×4 vehicle on a portion of the road and then could only access the target location after hiking another ½ mile.
Cottonwood AZ (November 25, 2014) – UPDATE – Based on investigative leads developed over the last few days, detectives from the Criminal Investigations Bureau were able to identify the Garcia’s Market robbery suspect as 29-year-old Jason Bunescu from Cottonwood. This morning, detectives located Bunescu at Yavapai College in Clarkdale and arrested him without incident. Bunescu is also on active probation and subsequent to his arrest, detectives completed a probation search of his home. During the search, detectives located a quantity of heroin and a large amount of stolen jewelry which has been linked to an area burglary still under investigation.
By Ted Grussing … of the flower remains on the hands of the person who gives the gift … an old Japanese proverb. The daughter of a friend is a commercial florist growing orchids and brings some to her dad periodically … I was lucky enough to be walking by and he stopped me to introduce us … she made a gift of several orchid plants and here is photo of a few blooms on one of them. I debated between using the branch or a shot of just a single bloom … the branch won.
Sedona AZ (November 24, 2014) – Maitreya Loving Kindness Tour, a free public exhibition of ancient and sacred relics of the historical Buddha and other masters from India, Tibet & China will be on display in Sedona on: Friday, Dec. 5, (6pm – 8pm); Saturday Dec. 6, (10am – 5pm); and Sunday Dec. 7, (10am – 5pm); at the 7 Centers Yoga Arts 2115 Mountain Road, Sedona, Arizona 86336.