Acclaimed new independent films make Sedona premiere at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (August 8, 2014) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of the acclaimed new award-winning independent films “War Story” and “Supermensch: The Legend of Shep Gordon” showing Aug. 15-19 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
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By Margaret Paddock, Cottonwood Resident(August 8, 2014) All Cottonwood Water users can now find in depth information about the proposed water bond on . Also, look for flyers that will be in local businesses. August 12th at 6pm will be the next public city meeting where you can hear more and speak if you like.
Cottonwood AZ (August 8, 2014) – The nationally ranked Yavapai College men’s soccer team will scrimmage in the Verde Valley on Saturday, August 16, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Mingus Union High School. The event is free and open to the public. Mingus Union High School is located at 1801 E. Fir Street in Cottonwood. The Yavapai College Roughriders will begin warm-ups around noon, and the Green vs. Gold scrimmage will begin at 1 p.m.
Cottonwood AZ (August 8, 2014) – UPDATE – On August 6th 2014 Deputies from the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Partner’s Against Narcotics Trafficking “PANT” and Deputies from the U.S. Marshal’s Fugitive Task Force arrested Dustin Bush and a female companion Colene Perkins. The joint task force investigation revealed that Perkins was in the vehicle at the time of the traffic stop on August 1st.
By Ted Grussing … can’t think of any other kind of day to have … I tried to have a crappy day a couple of months ago and that didn’t work out so well … try as I might, it just didn’t work and the only thing that gave me a partial success is that I couldn’t have a crappy day and by default not being able have a crappy day could be considered a success and achievement of my objective … but it didn’t feel that way … it was a good day too.
By Jennifer Perry, Development Director Sedona AZ (August 8, 2014) – As you get organized and prepare your students for another school year, the staff at Sedona Public Library would like to share some valuable resources to help you make this school year the best one yet. With increasing class sizes and limited funding for public education, many students need to spend additional time outside the classroom and beyond their regular homework to keep up or get ahead in school. No matter what your child’s education goals and needs are, there are significant resources available through the Library to help your…
Secretary of State Bennett and State Agencies on Notice for Violations of Federal Law Phoenix AZ (August 6, 2014) – Citing clear evidence that numerous low-income Arizona residents have been denied the opportunity to register to vote, the League of Women Voters of Arizona and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) sent official notice today to Secretary of State Ken Bennett, as well to the heads of three Arizona public assistance agencies (the Department of Economic Security, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, and the Department of Health Services), that the state is violating the National Voter Registration…
By Ted Grussing … late afternoon Eric invited me to join him in a Hummingbird shoot in his back yard … the light was fantastic and the hummers were numerous. The constant issue with hummers of course is getting a fast shutter speed on them and being able to get a focus on them. I was shooting with a 400mm lens and a combination auto focus and manual focus. Eric was using a 500mm and his body used the C sensor giving him the equivalent of a 700mm lens. He uses a tripod and of course I hand hold ……
Sedona AZ (August 6, 2014) – The Sedona Art Museum is gathering information from visual artists in the Verde Valley, to create a current directory. All visual artists who complete and submit the directory form will be included. The Verde Valley includes the following communities: Camp Verde, Clarkdale, Cornville, Cottonwood, Jerome, McGuireville, Lake Montezuma, Oak Creek, Page Springs, Rimrock, and Sedona. This directory will have information on how to contact the artist who may select preferred means of contact such as mailing address, email, web page, and other means. Note that an artist, may select only one means of contact,…
“All Children are Capable of Success, NO EXCEPTIONS” Cottonwood AZ (August 6, 2014) – On August 21st, teachers, administrators, counselors, youth serving organizations and parents have the opportunity to experience a new way of viewing and interacting with each child in their charge. The Kids at Hope Training in Cottonwood challenges traditional pigeonholing strategies, such as ‘kids at risk,’ and instead views each child as capable of success, without exception.
Remains, believed to be that of Forest, are located in Texas Cottonwood AZ (August 5, 2014) – Since the arrest of Robert Reed, 60, in September of 2013 for the murder of Kristal Forest, YCSO detectives have made it their mission to find her remains. Lead detective Doug Brown, assisted by Cold Case Unit volunteer and retired detective, Paul Chastain, spent hundreds of hours chasing leads, conducting searches, and interviewing anyone who might have information regarding the case, including Reed. The persistence paid off in July of this year when Reed confessed to murdering Forest and dumping her body in…
Verde Valley AZ (August 5, 2014) – The Northern Arizona Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will host the annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 13, 11:45 to 1:30 p.m. in the Granite Mountain Room at the Prescott Resort. Each year the chapter recognizes the efforts of volunteers, businesses, organizations, and fundraising professionals.
Verde Valley AZ (August 5, 2014) – The August 14th MATFORCE Lunch ’n Learn will explore gangs and the connection to illegal drug activities on a local and statewide level. This eye-opening presentation will be made by Sgt. Tim Bolger of the Department of Public Safety State Gang Task Force in the Yavapai County area.
By Ted Grussing … nearly everywhere in the world … the bay area is especially so and the magic that is Sausalito invites wonderment and an imagination that drifts with the wisps of fog flowing down the hill … spirits fill the air and homes absorb the fleeting moments of sun before retreating into the coolness and quietude of the mists. Sus and I spent Friday afternoon in Sausalito and memories of times long ago now absorbed in the mist flooded back in the present. Corky and I used to enjoy weekend trips up the coast and we spent several…
Sedona AZ (August 5, 2014) – Imagine if women were banned from voting today. What would the impact be on life in the U.S? The public is invited to a free viewing and discussion of “Iron Jawed Angels”, the HBO film that chronicles a key chapter in the struggle for women’s suffrage in the U.S., Thursday, August 21, 6PM at the Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd. The film and discussion are hosted by The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley and SpeakOut Sedona.