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Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Look Into My Eyes” showing Oct. 25-31 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBM7lIMxTe8 A group of New York City psychics conduct deeply intimate readings for their clients, revealing a kaleidoscope of loneliness, connection, and healing in “Look Into My Eyes”. From acclaimed filmmaker Lana Wilson (Miss Americana) comes a candid, often funny, and surprisingly moving portrait of New York City psychics and the everyday people who consult them, seeking confirmation, comfort, or closure in the welfare and whereabouts of parents, pets and…

Sedona, AZ — Maybe I should write something about the airport and the city, or simply let sleeping dogs lie, which is what I think I should do. However, the issue that needs to be discussed is Cultural Park. It’s hard; it’s going to be a major decision. I think the soul of Sedona will be revealed by which way the proposition goes. Is it about compassion and keeping the employees nearby, or is it an affront to the community? Having a place where the homeless can safely rest, could be a good idea. It would also be nice to…

From Dwight Kadar Dear Editor: When someone says, “I can’t believe you’re voting for Trump.” I respond, “I’m not voting for Trump.” I’m voting for the First Amendment and freedom of speech. I’m voting for the Second Amendment and my right to defend my family. I’m voting for Supreme Court Justices to protect the Constitution and Bill of Rights. I’m voting for the growth of my retirement accounts. I’m voting for a return of our troops from foreign countries and the end to America’s involvement in foreign conflicts. I’m voting for the Electoral College. I’m voting for our police and to…

Sedona, AZ — As we move through times of great transformation, there is an undeniable shift occurring in our collective consciousness. A spiritual rebirth is unfolding, inviting individuals across the globe to awaken, heal, and step into higher levels of awareness. This rebirth signals a time when many are rediscovering the power of their true essence, or higher self, and embracing the profound connection between self and the universe. What is Collective Consciousness? Collective consciousness refers to the shared beliefs, ideas, attitudes, and knowledge that exist within a society or group of individuals. As more people become spiritually aware, the…

Sedona, AZ — It takes a special kind of individual to serve in public office. It takes leadership, fortitude, the strength, fearlessness to run for office, and discipline and the willingness to put all on the line for their constituents. For Yavapai County District 3 Board of Supervisors candidate Nikki Check the call to run for the board came to her after realizing the need for fiscal representation at the county level. “I saw that we were losing our fiscal representation at the County level and I wanted to do something about it,” she said. “I served as Mayor of…

By Amaya Gayle Gregory Have you discovered your internal worrier? It seems to be an often well hidden, auto-response to life, or at least it does here … or should I say did. The other night I realized that I spent a lot of time being extremely conscious (do you like how I rebranded worry?) of how I interact with life. I have two studio apartments at the farm that I rent out. One is upstairs, the other down. I have done everything possible, including ripping up flooring and replacing it with sound absorbing cushioning and deep carpet to keep…

… a friend sent me a link about the northern lights tonight and another friend sent me some shots he took from his ranch in Prescott Valley tonight … I scored zero tonight because I did not go out. It took long exposures to get the shot above and thanks to my friend Richard Bookbinder who took the shot. I’m going out with a friend tomorrow night to shoot the new comet, Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. Below is a shot of the comet Neo-Wise that I shot back in 2020 … hope to equal this or better it tomorrow and perhaps we’ll get…

By Tania Simms, Executive Director Cottonwood News – Verde Valley Habitat for Humanity is excited to announce the grand re-opening and expansion of our ReStore sales floor! Join us on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 11:00 AM for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by a day of celebration. The event will include big sales, delicious food, and lively music as we unveil our newly expanded space. Following the ribbon-cutting, the ReStore will be open for shopping hours from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering amazing discounts on a wide variety of home improvement supplies, furniture, and building materials. Shoppers will…

Verde Valley News – Verde Valley Sanctuary (VVS) has partnered with multiple organizations for its first Clothesline Project, a movement that began more than 40 years ago as a way for Survivors to tell their own unique story using words and artwork to decorate a specifically colored T-shirt to not only bring awareness to domestic violence, but as a healing tool. The shirts will be on display during several upcoming dates and locations during the month of October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. VVS’ mission is to provide safety, services, and comfort to survivors of domestic and sexual violence.…

Sedona News – The city of Sedona invites residents to take The National Community Survey (NCS). This survey gauges resident sentiment on the following important topics: Economy Mobility Community design Natural environment Parks and recreation Health and wellness Education Arts and culture Inclusivity and engagement Input will be used in future projects and budget planning. Take the survey at before October 21 at: polco.us/sesdonaaz24op. If you already took the survey as part of the statistically valid, random sample mail effort, your results have already been counted and you do not need to take the survey again. The NCS is a scientific…

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 18, led by Rabbi Alicia Magal. Sabbath songs and prayers bring a sense of peace and calm. Healing blessings enable people to pray for those we love who are ill and Kaddish offers mourners the opportunity to say the Mourners’ Prayer supported by community.…

Sedona, AZ — Republican candidate Lori Drake is presently running for the Yavapai County District 3 Board of Supervisors. It takes a lot of work and a lot of courage to put one’s whole soul and being into running for office, and few have what it takes to do so. Lori Drake is one such individual. For Drake, her desire to serve began at an early age, motivated by a family immersed in public service. “My passion for public service was ignited in my childhood, influenced by a family deeply committed to civic duty,” she said. “My grandparents were actively…

Sedona News – Chamber Music Sedona is excited to present the first concert of its 42nd season as it welcomes Grammy Award-winning guitarist Jason Vieaux to the stage on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3 p.m. Considered “among the elite of today’s classical guitarists” (Gramophone), Vieaux will perform a scintillating program for solo guitar, including works by Bach, Agustin Barrios, Pat Metheny and others. The concert will be held at the Sedona Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona, Ariz. 86336. Described by NPR as “perhaps the most precise and soulful classical guitarist of his generation,” Jason…

Sedona News – The city of Sedona welcomes community participation in the first series of workshops focused on the development of the Western Gateway Master Plan on Oct. 24, 2024, at the Hub at Posse Grounds Park located at 525-B Posse Ground Rd. There will be two identical sessions offered: one from 2 – 4 p.m. and another from 5 – 7 p.m. The Western Gateway is the 41 acres of land off Cultural Park Place that the city purchased in 2022. These workshops offer the community a valuable opportunity to contribute to the planning process of the Western Gateway…

Sedona News – UFO enthusiasts are in for a captivating presentation, on October 27, 2024, in Sedona, AZ as Dr. Richard Carmen reveals his extraordinary experiences to the public for the first time, coinciding with the release of his much-anticipated book The Voice. (available at Amazon.com) “While my story will shock many people, it will confirm what the majority of the world already believes,” Dr. Carmen said. “We are not alone. I’ll also touch on life changing information I was told about our ultimate contact:God. It’s no as complex as we ‘ve been led to believe.” Dr. Carmen will introduce Dr.…