… a couple of shots from this spring on Lake Pleasant during the migration and breeding season … above is a group of Avocets in breeding plumage coming in for landing very close to us. Avocets are a beautiful shorebird that we see at the lake in fall and spring. A habit of theirs is that when they spook and go into flight, they tend to fly away from you but circle out and come back to land very close to where they have taken off from. This is an opportunity to get shots of them coming in head on … if…
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Verde Valley News – On October 1st, 2024, the Camp Verde Marshals Office (CVMO), along with the Verde Valley Regional SWAT team, executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of Sierra Verde Road in Camp Verde. Once the scene was secured, CVMO along with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office (YCSO) began an investigation regarding a “violent act” that took place on the property against an unidentified female subject. This female subject is described as 20 to 30 years of age, long blonde hair, and driving a newer model Chevrolet S-10 style pickup. The pickup is further described…
Verde Valley News – Join a representative from Set It Up Tech on Saturday, October 19th from 10 am – 12 pm to learn the basics of your smartphone or tablet in a fun and supportive environment. They will cover essential topics like navigating your device, using apps, staying safe online, and getting the most out of your technology. Gain confidence in your tech skills, connect with loved ones, and simplify your digital life. Registration is requested, please register for the event on the events calendar on Camp Verde Community Library’s website- https://yavapai.events/event/tech-classes-set-it-tech-78071 Camp Verde Community Library is located at 130 N Black…
Verde Valley News – Yavapai College student Tyler Briner knew something was different — something was special — about his anatomy and physiology (A&P) professor when, struggling with a concept, that professor invited him to a Saturday study session. The session lasted four hours and by the end, Tyler was no longer in the dark about synapse – the communication in the body between neurons. “It was life-changing – oh my god that somebody actually believed in me,” Briner recalled of the study session and how Dr. Mark Muchna “made sure I understood what was happening in the body.” Tyler…
Keep Sedona Beautiful will hold its next Preserving the Wonder Speaker Series event on Wednesday, October 16 at 5:00 pm. This month’s speaker is Rita Faruki. Her topic will be “Our Animal Brothers and Sisters, Their Biology and Spiritual Significance.” As always, this presentation will be free and open to the public, and will be held at the KSB EcoHub, 360 Brewer Road in Sedona. Doors will open at 4:30. Please visit the KSB website, www.keepsedonabeautiful.org for details. Rita’s talk will include a variety of mammals, birds, insects, reptiles and amphibians that are common to this area. Some biological information as well as cultural and mythical…
By Rabbi Alicia Magal Rabbi Alicia Magal, of the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, led a commemoration service, Remembering October 7, 2023, to honor those murdered in the Hamas attack on Israel last year. Maya Izchoeev, a survivor of the Nova Festival, spoke movingly about her escape from the massacre, during which many of her friends were killed or wounded. Denise Israel and the Rabbi sang the Hebrew song Lu Yehi, May it Be, a song of hope. The video, songs, prayers, testimony, and readings, all were meant to help the community move from shock and sadness at all…
Sedona News – On October 21st, from 10am to noon, Sedona Great Decisions will hold a special Round Table on the foreign policy stakes of next month’s election at the Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Road. The conference is open to the public and admission is free. Rarely have foreign policy planks featured so prominently in party platforms, and this cycle offers voters a unique opportunity to weigh in on the path forward for the United States throughout the world. Russia or Ukraine? Burdens of leadership and alliances or go it alone? Apparatchiks or experts? Blanket tariffs or precise…
Sedona News – In honor of celebrating the incredible artists that make up the Sedona community, the city’s Arts and Culture Program will host the seventh Mayor’s Arts Awards on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 from 6 – 8 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, located at 2030 West State Route 89A in Sedona. The Mayor’s Arts Awards recognizes four categories for exceptional contributions in the development and success of the arts in the community. The 2024 recipients of awardees and their award categories are: The award for Individual will go to Winnie Muench, Founder and Executive Director of Sedona…
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) has announced that the applications for the 26th Annual Hispanic Heritage Youth Awards are now available online with a deadline of November 3, 2024. Latino high school seniors from across the United States will be selected in 9 categories (see below) and recognized as role models through social media campaigns as well as receive a grant to support their educational advancement, or to support a community-based project or idea. To apply, students can visit hhfyouthawards.com. This is a step-by-step tutorial on completing the Youth Awards application Outstanding high school students from all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and…
Verde Valley News – Learn more about the Arizona Talking Book Library at the Camp Verde Community Library on Tuesday, October 22 at 10:00 am. The Arizona Talking Book Library (ATBL) serves Arizona residents who are unable to read standard print due to blindness or low vision. In addition, their free services help individuals who find it hard to hold or handle a print book or who have a perceptual or reading disability. Schools, libraries, nursing homes, hospitals and other institutions can also offer the service to eligible patrons. ATBL’s services include a lending library of audio books and magazines,…
Sedona News – The city of Sedona Parks and Recreation Department will host a brand-new celebration of the fall season: Fest of Fall is a free event being held Saturday, Oct. 19,, 2024, from 1 – 8 p.m. at the Posse Grounds Pavilion, located at 505 Posse Grounds Rd. “Fest of Fall is a seasonal celebration that has something for everyone in our entire community! From family-focused fun earlier in the day to grown-up fun all day long including craft beers, a cornhole tournament, live music and more, Fest of Fall is truly an event for everybody,” said city of…
Sedona, AZ — Patrick Ki is a much-loved guitar virtuoso that provides the perfect backdrop for a night of fine dining and easy listening. He plays all over town, garnering a solid following of locals who come out to hear him play and enjoy his impeccable musicianship. He has entertained and enthralled audiences for decades and has become a mainstay for those who love live music with their meals and libations. He has written, recorded and produced numerous CDs spanning the full spectrum of musical styles and genres. Ki’s passion for smooth instrumental music can be traced back to his…
… probably my favorite perch in the world to shoot Red Tail Hawks and other life that lives on a cliff, is the the tram that goes up Red Tail Cliff to my friends home on the top of it, some two hundred feet above the ground. I bring my coffee and a snack and spend several hours in the tram 100 to 175 feet above the surface whilst shooting the Red Tails and whatever else shows up on the cliff. There is an amazing amount of life on the cliff and it is a treat every time I go up ……
Sedona News – Sedona International Film Festival Theater is thrilled to present, Tyler Carson — Fiddler on the Rock — live in concert on Thursday, Oct. 24. Along with his One-Man Symphony ‘hits’ ranging from originals to popular covers by Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Taylor Swift and more, Carson will include rare repertoire composed for and debuted at Pitanga Hall in Auroville, India. Join the wave of excitement as his show evolves to new heights this fall with a national TV feature on CBS Mornings. Today Carson’s music centers around a live recording device called a ‘looper’ which allows him to create multiple layers of violin…
Sedona News – Join the Sedona Camera Club for a presentation by professional photographer Scott Stulberg. The meeting starts at 6:00 pm on Monday, October 28, 2024, at Christ Lutheran Church, 25 Chapel Road, Sedona. Doors open at 5:30. Scott will provide many of the insights needed to create great travel images and become a better travel photographer. He will talk about how to push digital photography well beyond capturing ordinary snapshots. Scott will show many examples of travel photography from all over the world and explain his thought process and workflow from beginning to end. The emphasis will be…