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. People who cannot attend or who live far away can access the service through zoom. Reserve your place to bring in the Jewish New Year with community. See the website for schedule. Erev Shabbat services begin on Friday evening, September 27, 2024, beginning at 5:30 pm in person and on Zoom led by Rabbi Alicia Magal who will chant verses from Nitzavim (Deuteronomy 29:9 – 30:20, continuing…
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Sedona News – Film lovers in Sedona will join film enthusiasts around the world to view and judge the work of the next generation of filmmakers when the 27th Annual Manhattan Short Film Festival screens at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre, Sept. 27-Oct. 3, hosted by the Sedona International Film Festival. Manhattan Short is the only event of its kind. The ten Finalists will screen simultaneously across the world during a one-week period, with the Best Film and Best Actor awards determined by ballots cast by the audiences in each participating venue. By virtue of their selection by Manhattan Short, each…
Verde Valley News – Yavapai College’s Regional Economic Development Center, in collaboration with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), will be offering a free online trademark and patent training series to local businesses and community members. The training events will be hosted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office and will provide a comprehensive overview of federal trademark registration, maintenance and patents. If you’re a small business owner or entrepreneur seeking to protect your brand and product identities, this training series is for you. The United States Patent and Trademark Office offers patent and trademark training, on…
… so today some friends and I headed up to the Plateau in the Williams area and explored lakes up there with the idea of returning with Knot Yacht powered by an electric motor that I will be buying in the next few days and doing some nature and wildlife shooting up there. Absolutely blown away by the beauty up there and the abundance of life! The forest service roads are in good condition and we spent about five hours driving on them. I took the shot above from near the boat ramp at Dogtown Lake … the far background…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is taking its show on the road on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at The Wilde Resort and Spa for “Wilde Wednesdays” — an outdoor under-the-stars movie experience with “Movies on the Move”. “Eric Clapton: Live at the Royal Albert Hall” will be screened in The Grove Fire Pit Garden at The Wilde Resort and Spa. https://youtu.be/-GeA-yDYlWw?si=Zgq-VSNah92sZ78A Celebrating his 70th birthday and his 200th show at London’s famous Royal Albert Hall, Eric Clapton performs his hits in this concert from 2015 — fifty years after his first performance there with The Yardbirds. Clapton’s 7-night…
Sedona News – On Thursday September 19 the Friends of the Forest (FOF) is hosting a new member welcome event at the Red Rock Ranger Station in Sedona. FOF looks forward to seeing not only new members, but also anyone interested in learning about and hopefully joining our organization. At this event, you’ll learn about Friends of the Forest and the activities you can volunteer for. You’ll hear from District Ranger Alex Schlueter about the value FOF brings to the Forest Service, watch a short video about FOF’s first 25 years of service and learn about the benefits of membership.…
Verde Valley News – Hispanic Heritage Month runs Sept. 15 – Oct. 15 by the calendar. But the character, vibrance and legacy of Hispanic culture lifts and enriches our communities 365 days a year. Hispanic cultural traditions will be in full flower on the lawns and spaces of Yavapai College next Saturday, in a colorful tapestry of music, dance and remembrance. Yavapai College proudly honors Hispanic Heritage Month with a campus-wide celebration, Saturday, September 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on the Prescott Campus. “Hispanic Heritage month symbolizes the strength and resilience of the Hispanic community, highlighting our…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Faith of Angels” showing Sept. 27-Oct. 3 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DzbOPN58OZU A stranger receives mysterious promptings to “help them see”, compelling him to risk everything to search for a boy missing in an abandoned mine. When 10-year-old Boy Scout Joshua Dennis (Michael Bradford) gets lost in an abandoned mine in Utah, he stays calm and stays put thanks to his faith of angels. Hundreds of miles away, alone on a trip without contact to the outside world, John Skinner (John Michael…
There’s a certain mystique that surrounds the creation of art, especially bronze sculptures, which require so many steps along the way. Award-winning bronze wildlife/figurative sculptor and gallery owner Ken Rowe seeks to demystify the process when he steps into the spotlight on Friday, October 4, for Sculpting in the Raw. Ken, who prefers to sculpt from live animal models, will demonstrate his process with the help of a surprise guest. “Will our model have fur or feathers?” speculates Ken. “Four legs or two wings? You’ll have to come see to find out.” The sculpting demonstration begins in the courtyard outside the gallery…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is taking its show on the road with its new “Movies on the Move” mobile movie truck and outdoor film experience! The next event of the summer will be Tuesday, Sept. 24 at Hillside Sedona, featuring the blockbuster big screen sensation “When Harry Met Sally”. Showtime will be at dusk (approximately 7:00 p.m.). https://youtu.be/k7utaa1Ify4?si=eQliokKS6adaHNdS Bring your lawn chairs and your family and friends and enjoy “Starry Night Cinema” under the stars on the festival’s giant outdoor screen with state-of-the-art projection and sound! The festival’s mobile concession stand will have movie treats available.…
Verde Valley News – If cooler days, turning leaves and the smell of cider aren’t enough to lure you outside this October, what about the chance to learn about Aquaculture? See how drones fly? Or imagine yourself as a farmer, electrical line worker or commercial semi driver? The virtues of Autumn and the possibilities of higher education combine for an invigorating, family-friendly celebration on Saturday, October 5. Join us as Yavapai College, the Town of Chino Valley and the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce present The Harvest Festival, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at YC’s Chino Valley Campus. “Harvest Festers…
Sedona, AZ — In the realm of spiritual exploration and consciousness expansion, guided meditation and remote viewing are two practices that have garnered significant interest. While each stands alone as a powerful tool for personal development, combining them can lead to profound experiences and insights. This article delves into how guided meditation enhances remote viewing and how together they can expand your spiritual journey. Understanding Guided Meditation Guided meditation is a practice where an individual is led through a meditative experience by a teacher or guide, either in person or via audio recordings. This method is designed to achieve mental,…
… a common trait among all species is the need to provide shelter and a place to raise a family. In the shot above a Great Blue Heron is bringing in a load of sticks to assist in the construction of or remodeling of a previous home (nest) … it take a lot of trips, but when they devote their energies to it within a few days they will complete the project. This nest is at Lake Pleasant and a rookery of enormous proportions which I found a few years ago as I explored the shoreline of the lake. Typically…
Sedona News – Announcing an exciting new film shooting in Sedona. Come meet the filmmaker, Monique Sorgen, and enjoy a mini-film festival showcasing five of her most awarded short films, followed by a Q & A, and an opportunity to learn about her upcoming feature film project, “One Day in Sedona”. Films shown will be: SORRY, NOT SORRY (7:32 min): A couple’s one-upmanship escalates to ridiculous heights after a man eats his wife’s plums. Inspired by the William Carlos Williams poem, “This is Just to Say.” Starring: Wallace Langham, Jessica Oyelowo, M. Emmet Walsh RANDOM CHECK (12:30 min): When Sara, who wears a…
Yavapai County News – Yavapai County Recorder Michelle Burchill would like to remind voters about important information regarding the upcoming 2024 General Election being held Tuesday, November 5, 2024. All registered voters are eligible to vote in the 2024 General Election. To be eligible to vote, you must register/update your voter information by Monday, October 7, 2024. To register in person, please visit the Yavapai County Recorder’s Office at 1015 Fair St. Rm 228 in Prescott, or 10 S. 6th in Cottonwood, Monday – Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Or you may register online at www.servicearizona.com. Election material cannot be forwarded.…