By Rabbi Alicia Magal The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom. Erev Shabbat services begin at 5:30 pm on Friday, November 29, led by Rabbi Alicia Magal. As Shabbat enters with the lighting of the candles peace and calm descend, a welcome respite from the troubles and concerns of the week. Rabbi Magal offers a reading from this week’s Torah portion, Toldot, (Genesis 25:19 – 28:9) dealing with the birth of…
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Sedona, AZ — (AAC) is seeking new members. We are hoping to refresh our membership with community members interested in learning what goes on at the Sedona Airport as well as act as a conduit of information between the airport and community. The Advisory Committee provides input and feedback to the airport manager. Members are first to learn of planned airport activities and projects. Meetings are held every other month at the airport. Topics are wide-ranging and varied such as city Interest in the airport, noise complaints, facility improvements, airport events, businesses on Airport Mesa, and addressing community concerns. Sedona…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ—After this election a friend asked me what my political affiliation was. I was quizzed because he felt that he can’t figure out where I stand on anything political, considering my editorials and meanderings on Sedona.biz. I’ve never really labeled myself as belonging to one party or another but rather as a political scientist studying the process by which people are manipulated. I do not consider myself to be a Capitalist, Socialist, Communist, Anarchist, Populist, Libertarian, Vegetarian, Liberal, Conservative, Republican, Democrat or any of those identifications; rather a political “actualist” who sees through the curtains most…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona premiere of “A Real Pain”, showing Nov. 29-Dec. 5 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. Mismatched cousins David (Jesse Eisenberg) and Benji (Kieran Culkin) reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the odd-couple’s old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2et8Vpu7Ls “A Real Pain” is written and directed by Academy Award-nominee Jesse Eisenberg and also stars Will Sharpe, Jennifer Grey, Kurt Egyiawan, Liza Sadovy and Daniel Oreskes. It was during…
Yavapai County News – Yavapai County Juvenile Court celebrated 8 children being adopted into their forever families on November 8, 2024. National Adoption Day is traditionally on November 23rd, but the celebrations started early at the Juvenile Justice Center in Prescott. The families were welcomed to the Adoption Day event by the cute critters from the Itty-Bitty Pony Petting Zoo, along with Hope, Baldo, and Sadie from Pet Partners of Prescott and the Cat in the Hat. Balloon Artist Cody Williams and Face Painter Cody and Christina from QT Entertainment provided fantastic balloon creations and beautiful face painting for the…
Verde Valley News – It’s the giving season, and Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition partners are hanging gift request tags for our older adult clients on Gift Giving Trees around the Verde Valley. Starting Friday, Nov. 29, we invite you to select gift tags from the trees, purchase needed items and return the wrapped gifts to a box located near each tree. VVCC will spread your joy by delivering your gift to our older adult neighbors around the Verde Valley. Neighbors greatly appreciate each gift. This year, neighbors have asked for slippers, warm socks, or a calendar for the new year.…
Verde Valley News – The Wells Fargo Foundation has awarded $15,000 in funding to Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity to repair homes in Verde Valley communities. Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity is one of 179 local Habitat for Humanity affiliates awarded grant funding through the 2024 Wells Fargo Builds program to increase access to affordable homes across the U.S. The grant awarded to Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity will fund essential repairs for a home in Cornville, Arizona. The homeowner, who has lived in the property for 30 years, is facing significant health challenges that have made it difficult to…
Verde Valley News – Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit patient safety steward that sets standards for hospitals. Leapfrog assigns a letter grade to general hospitals across the country based on over 30 performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and infections, as well as the systems hospitals have in place to prevent them. The award is an independent testament to the care NAH provides patients in our community. “A big congratulations to the entire staff at VVMC for receiving an ‘A’ grade for Fall 2024 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grades,” said Dave Cheney,…
Sedona News – The city of Sedona, APS and Drive Electric Arizona invite Sedona and other Verde Valley residents to attend the first-ever Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive event on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Posse Grounds Park to learn more about electric vehicle (EV) ownership and have the opportunity to ride or drive some of the most innovative electric vehicles on the market. Approximately 15 EV owners from the Phoenix area will be driving their vehicles up to Sedona to participate in the event, answer questions and offer up their vehicles to Sedona residents…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the country for a nationwide theatrical event: “For KING + COUNTRY’s A Drummer Boy Christmas LIVE” showing Dec. 5-12 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QiKNK-MqnOQ Embrace the most wonderful time of the year with the holiday event of the season: “For KING + COUNTRY’s A Drummer Boy Christmas LIVE” — a cinematic concert experience!’ Step into the Christmas spirit like never before as 4-time Grammy Award-winning brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone lead audiences on a sonic journey that blends the sights and sounds of the season…
‘Tis the season to sparkle, to see old friends and make new ones, and to gift meaningful treasures to everyone you love. You can do it all on Friday, December 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Rowe Fine Art Gallery during its annual holiday show, All the Razzle – Art That Dazzles, which lasts the entire month of December. “Everything shines bright and beautiful during this time of year,” says gallery co-owner Monica Rowe. “It’s one of our most exciting months because we have so much fun helping our clients choose the perfect presents for their favorite people. We invite everyone…
… I spent some time on raptor shots today … the old and new. The Peregrine Falcon above is a relatively new shot from Lake Pleasant during the time we had a Peregrine making regular appearances down there. He had just taken off from Peregrine Island ( a very temporary island)and swung back at us just a few feet above the water and at a distance of less than twenty feet. Awesome to think that they are the fastest living creatures on our little planet … clocked at 240 mph in a stoop (dive). Below is a Coopers Hawk that I shot back in…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a “Festival Flashback” of the sensational acclaimed film “My Old Lady” on Monday, March 8 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. “My Old Lady” is returning for an encore in our “Remembering Maggie” series, honoring the late, great Dame Maggie Smith, who recently passed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrLB9IfN_lc He’s in the will. She’s in the way. Academy Award-winners Kevin Kline and Maggie Smith and Academy Award-nominee Kristin Scott Thomas star in this witty and heartfelt drama about surprising inheritances and unexpected connections. When Mathias Gold (Kline) arrives…
Verde Vallley News – Yavapai College has been named a finalist for the 2024 Bellwether Award by the Bellwether College Consortium. The annual Bellwether Award is a highly sought-after national peer award for which community colleges must apply and compete to win. Each year, ten finalists are selected in each of the three categories of Instructional Programs and Services, Planning, Governance, and Finance, and Workforce Development. This marks the third time Yavapai College has been named a Bellwether finalist in the last four years. YC was selected in 2024 in the Planning, Governance, and Finance category for the formation and…
Sedona News – The University Women of Sedona (UWoS) will host their annual Holiday Boutique Scholarship Silent Auction on Monday, December 2 at 9:30 a.m. This University Women’s holiday tradition will feature a silent auction of many wonderful new and pre-owned items, along with homemade seasonal goodies available to the highest bidders. Items to bid on will include art, jewelry, clothing, home decorations and baked goods. Members and non-members are welcome to participate in this fun event and share in the holiday spirit. Participants will enjoy delicious sparking refreshments and seasonal goodies while viewing the auction items. Guests are invited…