Yavapai County News – Early voting begins Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Ballots will be mailed to voters requesting Automatic Ballot-by-Mail on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. Be sure to sign your ballot affidavit envelope in your original handwriting. Voters may vote early in-person or vote a replacement ballot beginning Wednesday, October 9 – November 1, 2024: 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–…
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By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ –Not only was that hurricane a devastation in the physical realm, but also a devastation of the soul as well. Try to imagine what it was and is like for those whose homes, properties, businesses, families, friends, hopes and dreams were swept into oblivion by the rampaging floods. No house. No food. No water. No beds. No computers. No toothbrushes. No clothes. No paperwork. No phones. No service. No electricity. No communication with the outside world. No place to bathe. No place to go to the bathroom. No toilet paper, even. No stores to buy…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world for a global theatrical event: “Tears For Fears Live” on Thursday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONuU-6k3Tk4 “Tears For Fears Live” (A Tipping Point Film) was captured during The Tipping Point Tour Part 2 in 2023 and features Tears For Fears hits including “Everybody Wants To Rule The World,” “Shout” and “Sowing The Seeds Of Love”, “Mad World”, “Head Over Heels”, etc. — along with new fan favorites from The Tipping Point —their first album in 17 years.…
Sedona News – The Sedona Sister Cities Association is proud to host the 2024 Arizona Sister Cities Association State Conference, featuring the Mayor’s International Dinner on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the Hilton at Bell Rock. This event will celebrate international relations and showcase Sedona’s role in fostering global partnerships through its Sister Cities program. A highlight of the evening will be keynote speaker Ricki Garrett, President and CEO of Sister Cities International, who will discuss the growing importance of citizen diplomacy and how local communities can play a critical role in strengthening international relations. The evening will also include…
Sedona News – Twenty-six local area breweries, wineries and restaurants have teamed up with the Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund (SRRTF) for the first-ever fundraising event called Toast the Trails Week. Designed to attract locals and visitors alike, each participating establishment will offer a unique menu item (drink or food) from October 12-19th, with a fixed amount of each sale going to the SRRTF to care for the Red Rock trails. Then, capping Toast the Trails Week, on Saturday, October 19th – SRRTF volunteers will be supporting the City of Sedona’s Fest of Fall beer garden at the Posse Grounds…
Sedona, AZ — Wings and Wheels returns to the Sedona Airport on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Jamie Beers, Sedona Base Manager for Guidance Air, the longtime scenic helicopter tour company said, “Guidance Air has taken part in Airport Day for years and we could not be more excited to be this year’s Presenting sponsor. We hope to have a great crowd this year and a lot of first-time helicopter flyers enjoying the incredible views that Sedona offers.” An array of aircraft are scheduled for this year’s event. From World War II-era warbirds from the Planes of Fame Air Museum to…
Sedona, AZ — In a world dominated by technology and fast-paced living, many people are seeking solace and healing in one of the most powerful sources available: nature. The energy of the Earth, often referred to as Gaia, has long been recognized as a vital force for spiritual awakening and emotional healing. By connecting to nature, we align ourselves with the rhythms of the planet, which can bring about profound shifts in our awareness, well-being, and spiritual growth. The Role of Gaia in Spiritual Awakening Gaia represents the living, breathing spirit of Earth. In spiritual practices, Gaia is seen as…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory Yesterday I wrote about the end times philosophy of the Big 5 religions and added in left wing ascension theorists to the mix. Each has its own version of the hero’s triumphant return, of those in the know who at last find their place, who find their forever home, who rewrite the story playing out upon the world stage into one more welcoming to them. As I read the comments … they were quite interesting and fun to read … I was reminded of something I heard in meditation a long while ago and I wondered…
… flight has always been a part of me … we lived under the pattern for Wold Chamberlain Airport in Minneapolis … now known as Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport. If it flies I love it! It was many years before I was able to take up aviation as a pilot … on September 12, 1996, I took my first lesson in a glider at Turf Soaring (now gone) in Peoria and Noel was my flight instructor. Three flights the first day and ninety days later I had my Private Pilot license … then the aerobatics instruction … cross country…
By CJ Marr Sedona News – The Sedona Village Rotary Club, in partnership with Milkweeds for Monarchs, is delighted to announce the Fall Monarch Festival, a special free event open to all. Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 19th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Rotary Community Garden, conveniently located off Verde Valley School Road at the former Big Park School baseball field. The Fall Monarch Festival promises a vibrant morning filled with a variety of attractions suitable for all ages, including: *Face Painting:** Let the little ones transform into their favorite creatures with colorful face art. *Baked…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival presents the world premiere of “Jack Hardy’s Guide to Blackjack” on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. All tickets are FREE OF CHARGE. Writer, director and producer David Dufour will host the screening and Q&A discussion, which will also feature local cast members and crew. A brain-damaged father’s love leads him out of madness toward his conflicted daughter as she struggles to understand the disaster that shattered their lives. Reality, love and the afterlife intertwine in this surreal psychological mystery where political taboos and complacency are…
Sedona News – On Monday, October 7, the city of Sedona and their contractor, Mulcaire & Son Contracting, LLC, will begin working on Phase Two of the shared-use pathway along Dry Creek Road, which in this phase will run from the Two Fence Trail to just north of Gringo Road. This new section of shared use path will connect to Phase One of the project, which runs between Two Fence Trail and the entrance to the Girdner Trail. A separate project is already underway to realign a small portion of Dry Creek Road to allow for this new shared-use pathway.…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world for a global theatrical event: “Whitney Houston: The Concert for a New South Africa” on Wednesday, Oct. 23 and Sunday, Oct. 27 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0Vf6RCh37c In 1994, Whitney Houston took the stage in Durban, South Africa, making her the first major Western musician to visit the newly unified, post-apartheid nation following President Nelson Mandela’s winning election. This performance was more than a concert; it was a celebration of freedom, hope, and unity. Whitney’s powerhouse voice and emotional delivery brought joy…
Verde Valley News – How come the best team on paper doesn’t always win the game? What makes the longshot ‘come out of nowhere’ to victory? Success is more than talent. It’s talent plus a vigilant will to work at the cutting edge of your abilities. Best-selling author Bobby Kipper leads a voyage of discovery that brings our personal best front-and-center at work, home and in relationships. Join us as Yavapai College’s Justice Institute presents a free workshop: Performance-Driven Thinking, Friday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Bldg. 3 of Yavapai College’s Prescott Campus. As a coach,…
Arizona News – Resources are responding to the Hollow Fire, a roughly 1.5-acre wildfire located in the Schultz Pass area 5 miles north of Flagstaff. Resources responding to the incident include two engines. Firefighters are currently working to suppress the fire using adjacent trail systems as holding features. Forest visitors are asked to avoid roads and trails located near the fire as a matter of both public and firefighter safety. The fire is moving at a low rate of spread through pine timber and needle cast. The fire was first reported at roughly 3 p.m. Oct. 3, and its cause is…