Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Gutter” showing Nov. 1-7 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qogk2Sa3luU “The Gutter” features a stellar ensemble cast, including Susan Sarandon, D’Arcy Carden, Shameik Moore, Jay Ellis, Jackée Harry and Paul Reiser. America’s 15th favorite pastime just got dangerous in this boisterous, hysterical comedy. Walt (Shameik Moore) is an unemployed underachiever who discovers a newfound talent for bowling. Encouraged by a barfly named Skunk (D’Arcy Carden), he launches a pro career to save the local bowling alley from foreclosure. With his powerful rolling…
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Sedona News – Walk anywhere in our community and you’ll see caring dog owners leashed to their pets and cleaning up after them. How remarkable that such a devoted bond exists between these humans and their beloved canines (and felines). However, some people extend their love for animals much further. They think all animals are worthy of our thoughtful consideration and kindness. One is Chris Seeholzer, a long-time Sedona resident with a deep compassion for all beings. She volunteers at a sanctuary for abused horses and farm animals. She will speak about what we all can do to reduce animal suffering, promote…
Verde Valley News – In light of National Fire Prevention Month, the Verde Valley Manor was selected as a recipient of a generous donation from the Red Cross and Verde Valley Fire District. In an effort to raise awareness of fire safety for Manor residents, and ensure continued compliance with new National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate guidelines, these amazing organizations partnered for the “Sound The Alarm Event” on October 19th, where volunteers connected with about 70 Manor tenants to talk about fire safety in their homes and ensure smoke alarms are installed and working properly.
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Carpenter” showing Nov. 1-6 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWfRDjtcwuw After the death of his father, a fighter becomes an apprentice to a mysterious carpenter. “The Carpenter” follows the story of Oren, an adopted orphan whose journey as a paid fighter takes him to the city of Nazareth in Galilee. There, he is befriended by Yeshua, a carpenter who takes him under his wing to share his craft and wisdom. “The Carpenter” is co-written by and stars Kameron…
Sedona, AZ – Gracie and Tivona Moskoff known as Kaleidoscope Redrocks would like to thank their very great fans for the awesome fundraising effort for Pets Return Home. The ladies organized the event on Saturday, September 28th which was a huge success raising $420 in tips, $400 donated by Copper Jackalope sales and $680 donated directly to Pets Return Home from merchandise sales and some very special fans of Kaleidoscope Redrocks. This would bring the total that Gracie and Tivona have raised for Mark Happe’s Pets Return Home rescue rehabilitation ranch to almost $4,000 in the last few years. Gracie and…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory It is fascinating to watch the world from a front row seat, to sit back and marvel at the levels of divisiveness that are splashed across the headlines, that comprise most of what is available to read. I say fascinating because I don’t know what’s right and wrong. I can feel what seems to bring more love into the world and what stirs up the anger and hate, but even then, how could I truly know where any happening will take us. I can’t. Just like I couldn’t see that breaking up with the boy in…
Sedona News – The City of Sedona is hosting a free workshop on emergency preparedness on November 6, 2024, at the Sedona Public Library. The workshop will have two sessions, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, and 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Both sessions will cover the same content. The workshop will discuss important information on Ready Sedona: A Resident’s Guide to Emergency Preparedness. This includes knowing your zones, signing up for alert systems, Emergency Preparedness Kit, Animal Preparedness, Family Emergency Plan, Wildland Fire Preparedness and Home Fire Prevention and Safety. Light refreshments will be served. No registration required. For more information,…
Arizona News – The Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and its Arizona Minority Business Development Agency Business Center have honored the Arizona Department of Transportation’s work with minority- and women-owned businesses. For the ninth straight year, ADOT has been inducted into the Arizona Million Dollar Circle of Excellence, established in 2012 to recognize entities spending more than $1 million annually with minority- and women-owned businesses. ADOT awarded nearly $65 million to these businesses in 2023. The honor, presented as part of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s Business Diversity Summit, notes ADOT’s efforts in the area of supplier diversity. Through…
By Rabbi Alicia Magal The JCSVV offers services and classes which are life-affirming and soul enriching. All are 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, October 25, led by Rabbi Alicia Magal. Simchat Torah will be celebrated when we will read from the very last verses of the Torah telling of the death of Moses, and then begin again from the first verses of Genesis describing Creation, in the never-ending…
Monsters From The Id? Dr. Edward Morbius Forbidden Planet Editor’s Note : This a notice to Liberals and Democrats NOT to read this article. We apologize for any damage to one’s belief system after reading this minefield of cold, hard, and ruthless assessments, and take no responsibility. By Sean Dedalus Sedona, AZ — It really does not matter who the Democratic Party has appointed to be their candidate for president. The Democratic Party puts power before country. No matter what you think, they are simply doing everything they can to stay in power. The strategy is to dehumanize…
… continue to go through the portfolio and lately more into segregating the super shots into a folder of their own … these are the ones that are unlikely to be captured again and definitely in the top one percent of all time shots. I’ve moved about ten images into the folder now, including the two in this missive … thinking probably no more than a thousand shots will end up in the folder and maybe a lot less. The photo above is of a couple of wild burros bonding … perhaps just comforting each other with the message that…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Above the Trees” on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 4:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Meet the filmmakers at this special debut. Director/producer Gary Lundgren and producer Anne Lundgren will be in Sedona for the premiere event and will host a Q&A discussion following the screening. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-4ow0pqOG0 “Above the Trees” stars Danielle Kelly, Julian Remulla, Luis Rodriguez, Danforth Comins and Barret O’Brien. It was filmed on location in the Rogue Valley. When a good man is assaulted and left in a serious…
Sedona News – A series of highway improvement projects which included rockfall mitigation in the area of the State Route 89A switchbacks in Oak Creek Canyon north of Sedona has been completed, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. Traffic restrictions south of the SR 89A Oak Creek Vista scenic overlook have been lifted. Three ADOT projects allowed crews to remove loose material and stabilize a cliff face along the switchbacks where a rockslide occurred in March 2023, as well as remove a large rock overhang just north of the city of Sedona. The SR 89A Pumphouse Wash Bridge near…
Sedona News – After input from the public, community leaders, and user groups, the Red Rock Ranger District is releasing the Red Rock Trails Access Plan Phase II for additional public comments, from Oct. 16 to Nov. 14. The plan proposes trail enhancements, including adding approximately 31 miles of new non-motorized trails and re-routing and naturalizing other trails, within the Turkey Creek area of the Coconino National Forest. This area is located in the Village of Oak Creek in Yavapai County. Members of the public can view the recent Scoping Letter and associated maps on the project webpage at https://tinyurl.com/RedRockAccessPhaseII. Public…
Sedona News – This Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 from 5 to 8 p.m., the Sedona Parks and Recreation Department, Sedona Police Department and Uptown merchants will partner to host trick or treating once again in the Uptown area. Trick or treaters can expect the same safe and fun community experience this year, with hundreds of families coming out to enjoy this traditional Sedona event. Uptown merchants participating in the event will display “participating merchant” signage and will be well stocked with candy supplies. In addition to the community coming together in costume, the Sedona Dance Academy and the Halloween…