SEDONA, Ariz. – In response to the ongoing high temperatures, the city of Sedona will adjust the schedule for the Sedona Shuttle Trailhead Routes serving Dry Creek Vista and Mescal trailheads to make transport to and from the trailheads end earlier and temporarily pause Route 12 service, effective July 31, 2025 – Sept. 1, 2025. Highlights of the new schedule are below: Route 11 – Dry Creek Vista and Mescal trailheads from West SR 89A Park & Ride First bus to trailheads: 7:00 a.m. Last bus to trailheads: noon Last return bus from Dry Creek Vista Trailhead: 3:10 p.m. Last…
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Sedona joins theaters around the world for special cinematic big screen premiere event Sedona, AZ – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world to present “The Grateful Dead Movie 2025 Meet-Up” showing Aug. 14 and 16 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres Grateful Dead celebrate their 60th Anniversary with a highly anticipated return to big screens for the annual theatrical event “Meet-Up At The Movies” in select territories worldwide on August 14 and 16.For a limited time only, this special cinematic event allows fans to come together and celebrate the enduring…
Sedona, AZ. — The difference between Sedona.biz and other social media and print outlets is that we believe in freedom of the press and allowing people to express their beliefs regardless of political persuasion or controversial perspectives. We are a platform for those whose voices are not heard to express themselves, no matter their views and beliefs. That is why we have the liveliest commentary sections than any other publication serving our community. We have brilliant posters sharing their knowledge and opinions. We have discourse that it both entertaining and educational where our regular writers express themselves without having to…
By Joseph Rittenhouse Sedona, AZ — Who can turn their heads away from the images of starving Gaza children and families holding empty pans in desperate panic, begging for a bit of sustenance to stay alive? Finally, reportedly, a trickle of food has been allowed into the demolished ruins of what was once home to the Gazans and is now only rubble. Thank God for that bit of mercy for however long that may last. But will Hamas screw it up once more for their people? It boggles the imagination how Hamas can continue to fight Israel while their entire…
Festival partners with Basecamp and Sedona Beer Company for outdoor film experience Sedona, AZ — It’s “Big Screen at Basecamp” as the Sedona International Film Festival partners with Sedona Beer Company for its “Movies on the Move” cinema under the stars outdoor film experience at Basecamp in West Sedona — every Thursday in the summer season! Join us on Thursday, Aug. 14 as we present “Raiders of the Lost Ark” at Basecamp/Sedona Beer Company at dusk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rh_BJXG1-44 “Raiders of the Lost Ark” — directed by Steven Speilberg — was nominated for nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director.…
By David Stephen Consciousness science research of present-day is irrelevant, because on the two biggest stages in brain science: psychiatry and neurology, nothing from consciousness research is useful or applicable. There is no buzz around consciousness science because there is nothing promising. Even AI sentience research — which would be important to superintelligence, artificial general intelligence [AGI], AI safety, AI alignment, energy efficiency for data centers, solving hallucinations and so forth — is trashed. To make progress in consciousness science, with all its likely usefulness, a team would have to completely ignore everything in the field today and start afresh. Anything…
Windows to the Soul That woman, the one who’s not crying, the daughter of your friend who just died, you never really know the story, the reasons why, not even the reason behind the reasons, her life’s story that blocks her tears, the hurt that’s bottled up so tight she mustn’t let it out, the pain that must be contained for were she to let the tears start, the flood might wipe out the world. That boy, the one who looks so strong, the kid standing on the sideline oozing arrogance, you never really know what’s going on inside, the…
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 1 which will begin at 7:00 pm. Note: Each…
By Bear Howard From time to time, I read the online community forum Nextdoor. Out of curiosity, I even took the time to review all their guidelines—both for users and the moderators who have the power to judge posts and comments, as well as the “members.” I have noticed that some familiar voices on the platform have suddenly disappeared. As it turns out, they had been kicked off. I’ve also seen posts with animated and colorful debates disappear and be removed. That led me to dig deeper. I wanted to learn more about Nextdoor—where it originated, how it operates, and…
Festival partners with The Wilde Resort & Spa for “Wilde Wednesdays” outdoor films 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! Join us on Wednesday, Aug. 6 as we present “Footloose” in The Grove Fire Pit Garden at The Wilde Resort and Spa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4narQca4Oc “Footloose” was nominated for two Academy Awards for Best Original Song for both “Footloose” and “Let’s Hear It For the Boy”. Moving in from Chicago, newcomer…
$100,000 Foundational Gift to Support Long-Term Artistic Leadership Sedona, AZ — Wednesday, July 23, 2025 — Sedona Symphony is proud to announce the establishment of the William and Elizabeth Sweeney Endowment Fund, made possible by a remarkably generous $100,000 founding gift from long-time supporters William and Elizabeth (Bill & Liz) Sweeney. This landmark fund is designed to ensure the continuity and strength of the Symphony’s artistic leadership for generations to come. The Sweeney Endowment Fund will directly support multi-year contracts and compensation for the Symphony’s Artistic Director and Conductor, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to musical excellence and organizational stability. “We…
Sedona, A — On Wednesday, August 20th, at 5pm the Verses in the Village autumn poetry series will debut at Patio Las Campanas in Tlaquepaque. The outdoor reading series will take place on the third Wednesday of every month, August 20th, September 17th and October 15th. Each of the shows will feature local authors, local topics. The audience will be filled with friends and neighbors. The shows will be hosted by Sedona’s inaugural Poet Laureate Gary Every who said the choice of where to produce the first Poet Laureate presents program was an obvious one. Patio Las Campanas is gorgeous, with…
Empower Yourself: Learn Life-Saving Mental Health Support with MATFORCE Yavapai County, AZ —MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization with a focus on stopping youth drug use before it starts, is offering a course designed to equip individuals with the skills to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance abuse challenges in adults. By fostering healthier adults, the course aims to enhance their ability to support others facing mental health struggles. Mental Health First Aid is an 8-hour training designed to teach participants how to assist individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. The course covers recognizing common signs and…
Fill sandbags at these sites Post Date: 07/23/2025 3:33 p.m. SEDONA, Ariz. – The City of Sedona provides the following locations for residents to fill sandbags: City Maintenance Yard (by appointment only call 928-203-5063), 2070 Contractors Road City lot adjacent to Sedona Red Rock High School, 935 Upper Red Rock Loop Road Uptown Public Parking Lot, 260 Schnebly Road Sedona United Methodist Church, 110 Indian Cliffs Road (State Route 179) It is suggested to bring a shovel for filling the sandbags. In addition, the city encourages residents to sign up to receive emergency alerts from the city and Coconino and/or Yavapai…
YES Program offered to Yavapai County schools in 2025-26 COTTONWOOD, Ariz. — In effort to continue raising awareness on domestic violence, Verde Valley Sanctuary (VVS) provides local schools with the opportunity to be part of one of its longest-standing programs within the agency, the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Program. Aimed at equipping young people in the Verde Valley and beyond with the skills to resist violence and abuse, along with information to help empower them to make positive choices, the YES Program fosters an early investment in prevention and intervention strategies that promote healthy parent-child relationships, friendships, and dating relationships.…