Cottonwood AZ (October 27, 2014) – Flooding during the monsoon season is a huge issue to Anna Sales, a 76 yr. old who lives alone in a Verde Heights housing development in Cottonwood, AZ. Since September 1993, a deluge of surface water — originating from both the side and front of Anna’s home — has flooded her home repeatedly and threatens the security of her home’s foundation. The seesawing effect of severe droughts, which can contract the soil beneath the foundation and cause cracks, followed by deluges of rain during the monsoon season and rushing surface water, can threaten the…
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By Ted Grussing Saturday November 1st will be the final and funnest of the three part salons on Photography and Philosophy … Captioned the “Abstract and Imagined … the artist unleashed”. The salon will be at the Mary D. Fisher Theater and between the hours of 1:30P and 3PM. http://hosted.verticalresponse.com/441295/ac5a0bfc98/1480000867/438aaf72e3/
By Ted Grussing … the USFS is back to burning in an effort to save the forest … dire warnings about catastrophic fires if they don’t do the prescribed burns and many studies justifying the need for them to restore the forest that the selfsame USFS has mismanaged for the past hundred years … now we are to believe them that they have it right this time around.
Remember Vanillie? The dog that had been with the shelter for almost four years? We were so thrilled when he found a forever loving home. However there are many more dogs that have been at the shelter for quite some time, two years or more! October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month so hoping  you will find a place in your heart and home for these pups. All adoption fees are $40, VIPs excluded. Visit and adopt these dogs seven days a week from 10 – 4 pm. www.HumaneSocietyofSedona.org
Jerome AZ (October 24, 2014) – Brandi Lee Cooper is the featured artist at Gallery 527. Opening on November 1 during First Saturday Art Walk, the talented ceramic artist debuts a dramatic four-foot long chandelier, panels reminiscent of forms from the sea and new takes on her much collected functional work. The show is titled “FEAST” and explores the bountiful treasures of the high desert through the eyes of the artist.
Cornville AZ (October 24, 2014) – Cornville Community Association hosts the Annual Community Pot Luck on Wednesday, November 12. The event will be at Oak Creek School, 11490 Purple Sage Rd, Cornville beginning at 6 PM and it’s free and open to the public. Dom Giazzon will provide some music while we meet our friends and neighbors to start off the holiday season. Bring a dish to share of any type (meat, non-meat,vegetable, salad, dessert, etc.) and the Association will provide place settings, soft drinks & water.
Red Rose Inspiration for Animals has been promoting quality Art and Craft Shows for Animal Rescue since the fall of 2009 Sedona AZ (October 24, 2014) -9 Red Rose is ending their 11th season with the last show of the year on October 25 and 26from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. There are so many wonderful artists that participate in the Red Rose shows. You can find everything from handmade soaps, jewelry, paintings, glass art and more. Two very special women artists that are inspired by their love of animals will be at the upcoming show. Red Rose is…
By Ted Grussing … the Verde Canyon Railroad wends its way from Clarkdale to Perkinsville and return daily at 1PM outbound and 5PM inbound returning … two hours each way to travel twenty miles in each direction. It is the journey that matters and this time of year the temperature is delightful and the air fresh. The plan was to begin shooting at Perkinsville and continue on shooting when the train was in a sunny patch. A wee bit of scheduling problem as it was thought that the train departed at 1:30PM not the 1PM it actually does. The result…
An exciting opportunity to help others and hang out with horses! Cornville AZ (October 23, 2014) – Connections Equine Therapy is a non-profit organization located in Cornville, AZ offering Therapeutic Riding and other services designed to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals with disabilities. This is your opportunity to get involved with a great group of people, get to know some wonderful horses and help a worth-while cause! We need volunteers for Horse Care and to assist clients in our Therapeutic Riding Program. No experience necessary – training provided.
(October 23, 2014) – October 4, 2014 was a perfect day in Clarkdale – the sun was shining and the temperature made it a warm fall day! A day made for a party on Main Street in historic downtown Clarkdale. The Clarkdale Downtown Business Alliance comprised of the businesses that operate in downtown Clarkdale cheerfully organized the first annual Clarktober Fest. The purpose of this event was to showcase the businesses in historic downtown Clarkdale. We had twenty-four artists, arts&crafts, and information vendors from the around the Verde Valey, four food vendors (all local Clarkdale), a beer and wine garden…
Camp Verde AZ (October 23,2014) – Ruby Road Resale Mall offers an exciting and unique experience for shoppers, whether they are looking for antiques, bargains or one of a kind treasures. The store has millions of unique items in over 8000 square feet of space, and there are over 60 unique eye-catching shops under one roof!
By Ted Grussing … ever have those dreams where you are flying and through the changing of hand positions or arching over you change direction … soar upwards … downwards and all around. I enjoy those dreams and usually I employ sculling techniques such as is used in synchronized swimming to propel myself … Corky and I started the Costa Mesa Synchro Sylphs in the 70’s along with a few other parents and we had about 70 girls including our own on the team … I was the head coach and I had two very talented assistant coaches … Chris…
Sedona AZ (October 22, 2014) – Dust off your costumes and dress up your pooch. Red Rose Thriftique is hosting it’s first Halloween celebration in Village of Oak Creek on Friday, October 31st from 11:00 to 3:00. There will be free giveaways for pets in costumes, with a “Best in Show” awarded.
Fall is a great time to visit Bearizona Wildlife Park; the animals are active in the cooler weather and are all sporting lustrous fur coats in preparation for winter. Williams AZ (October 22, 2014) – Bearizona is hosting Howly Growly Owly Festival weekends in October. Visitors are encouraged to dress up in costume and those that do will get a “beary” special treat!
Clarkdale AZ (october 22, 2014) – As a part of its annual Art Show, MADE IN CLARKDALE will host student artwork in its Corner Gallery located at 921 N. Main Street in historic downtown Clarkdale. Mingus Union High School fine arts students will be joined by Clarkdale/Jerome Elementary School student artists at the Made In Clarkdale Student Invitational Art Exhibit, onNovember 7th through Dec. 14th, kicking off Clarkdale’s cherished winter arts festival season. The exhibit is expected to feature 75-80 student artists representing kindergarten through twelfth grades from public schools attended by Clarkdale residents. The public is invited to celebrate…