Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Memoir of a Snail”, showing Nov. 8-14 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. Grace Pudel is a lonely misfit with an affinity for collecting ornamental snails and an intense love for books. At a young age, when Grace is separated from her twin brother Gilbert, she falls into a spiral of anxiety and angst. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ehc8cc7g31I Despite a continued series of hardships, inspiration and hope emerge when she strikes up an enduring friendship with an elderly eccentric woman named Pinky, who is full of grit…
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Arizona News – On October 18 Prescott National Forest Supervisor Sarah Clawson signed the Decision Notice authorizing the equal value exchange of lands currently owned by the Yavapai Apache Nation for parcels on National Forest lands. In celebration of this historic occasion, the Yavapai-Apache Nation will host a signing ceremony on November 4 beginning at 10 a.m at the Nation’s Tunlii Community Center, located at 1520 E. Cherry Creek Rd., Camp Verde, Arizona. The project includes exchange to the United States of approximately 4,782 acres of inholdings within the National Forest System, owned by the Yavapai-Apache Nation. These six parcels…
… a terrific day today and thanks to everyone who came out for my show at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theater this afternoon and hope you enjoyed it as much as I did … next show will be in the Mary D. Fisher Theater next September of October. On November 16th Michele Losee, PhD will be doing a show in the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theater celebrating World Falconry Day. She will have five birds with her and you will learn about the history and development of the sport of falconry … it will be a great opportunity for you to learn more about these…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world for a global theatrical premiere event: “Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration”, showing Nov. 8-14 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oDvpk3n2alM A breathtaking natural amphitheater in Tuscany, Italy, bursts to life with enchanting melodies as world-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli honors his 30th anniversary with a three-day concert event in his hometown. Journey to the Teatro del Silenzio (Theater of Silence), Lajatico, where once-in-a-lifetime performances showcase the Maestro’s extensive and beloved repertoire, alongside captivating duets with an unprecedented cast of global superstars, including Ed Sheeran,…
By Courtney Comstock Executive Assistant – Recorder Michelle M. Burchill Yavapai County News – Skip the long lines on Election Day! This is the last week to vote early in-person. Early voting is available Monday, October 28 through Friday, November 1 at the following locations: Yavapai County Recorder’s Office – 1015 Fair St., Prescott, M – F 8am – 5pm Prescott Valley across from library entrance – 7351 E Skoog Blvd, Prescott Valley, M – F 9am – 4pm Yavapai County Recorder’s Office – 10 S. 6th St., Cottonwood, M– F 8am – 5pm All locations will be open until…
Arizona News – Fire managers with the Coconino National Forest are currently monitoring a lightning-caused wildfire that was reported the morning of October 25 approximately 11 miles south of Flagstaff on the west side of Interstate 17 near the Newman Park exit. The Smith Fire is currently 55 acres within the burn scar of the Scott Fire of 2023 and moving at a low rate of spread with no structures threatened. Fire managers are considering this wildfire as a candidate to manage for forest health but waiting to see what the next couple of days brings in precipitation. If the Smith Fire…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Luther: Never Too Much”, showing Nov. 8-14 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon and Mary D. Fisher Theatres. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2DzYSv9a-k “Luther: Never Too Much” chronicles the story of vocal virtuoso Luther Vandross. Using a wealth of rarely seen archives, Luther tells his own story with assistance from his closest friends and musical collaborators including Mariah Carey, Dionne Warwick, Valerie Simpson and Roberta Flack. The film relives the many stunning moments of Luther’s musical career, while exploring his personal life, health struggles, and a lifelong battle to…
By David Stephen Although all functions can be automatically controlled, to some extent, there are still several functions that can be controlled by the human mind. This makes it possible to navigate the world within intent—vital for survival. This indicates that while non-intent appears to sprawl, intentionality still holds considerable possibility. Speech can be controlled–by pitch and by content, motor functions, and several thoughts can be controlled. If everything that can be controlled is assumed to be free will, what makes control or intentionality sometimes fail in some situations? There are cases where functions can be [say] taken over automatically…
By David Stephen Why do many instances of suicidal thoughts—in the mind—not route through fear, which often precedes risk when danger is close? There are too many situations that an individual would encounter that would immediately lead to fear, then flight, because of the risk of death. Why does suicide—and its thoughts—many times not go through this sequence The problem of suicide—and its thoughts—is also a problem of relays in the mind. Death is supposed to be scary and avoided. What breaks, that makes suicide become a choice that bypasses that fear? This is similar to questions in theoretical psychiatry,…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory I don’t like the God of Abraham, the God of War, of punishment, of hell and damnation, of violence and retribution, and a seemingly abiding need to be loved, the God who split himself into thirds to cause trouble, or sent deliberately mixed messages to the Jews, the Christians and the Muslims, initiating covenants in conflict, stirring up trouble. No … I am not a fan. In fact, I question the reality of such a weakling. Where’s the omnipresence? Where’s the omnipotence? Where’s the omniscience? It’s easy to rig a game and lay the blame for…
Verde Valley News – Throughout the month, local elected officials joined Verde Valley Sanctuary in officially proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, partnering with the agency in the fight against domestic and sexual violence and creating a community that refuses to tolerate abuse. “The time has come for us to stop considering domestic violence a family, or ‘private’ issue because it impacts entire communities,” VVS Executive Director Jessye Johnson said in a statement to Cottonwood City Council on Oct. 1. “Domestic violence effects thousands of people here in the Verde Valley and across Arizona, causes significant harm to the…
Sedona News – Authors Diane Phelps Budden, Chris Seeholzer, and Janeen Trevillyan along with photographer Mark Elder will discuss their book Sedona Movie Locations Then & Now at the Sedona Heritage Museum on Thursday, November 14, at 10 am in the historic Apple Shed. The talk is part of the Museum’s Sedona Stories speaker series. The book, published last year, highlights several of the popular Western movies filmed in and around Sedona over the years. Still shots from the movies are juxtaposed with modern photos of the same location, and includes locations to help fans find the spots. Speakers will…
Sedona News – Join the City of Sedona at the Solar Co-op 101 Workshop to learn more about going solar and how you can save money on energy bills and solar installation. Co-op Program background The City’s Sustainability Program has teamed up with the nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) for another round of the Northern Arizona Solar Co-op — a free group to help you go solar. The solar co-op helps area homeowners and small business owners learn about solar and purchase solar panels together at a group rate from a single installer. After a competitive bidding process facilitated by…
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 1, led by Rabbi Alicia Magal. A reading from Noach, (Genesis 6.9 – 11:32), the story of Noah and the Flood, enables congregants to come up for the honor of an aliyah during the Torah reading. Healing blessings give people an opportunity to pray for those who are ill, and…
… this morning was a first for me … with the new electric motor we headed down to Lynx Lake in Prescott … another first was launching into the lake with no dock to make it easy to get in and out of the boat. We did amazingly well with Jim in the boat as we launched and then maneuvering the boat to shore near the launch ramp where I was able to get in after I parked the car and trailer. We spent about two and a half hours on the lake and got some fun shots … a few Belted Kingfishers played…