Sedona News – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host another round of their popular annual local history tours, on October 2-5, visiting historic sites, homesteads, and buildings along the Red Rock Loop Road. “Red Rock” was the original name for the area around the base of Cathedral Rock long before anyone ever heard of the name “Sedona.” The tour of the area will be guided by Sedona Heritage Museum historians. They will share stories of early settlers, wine history, homesteading, irrigation and water rights, and so much more. Tour participants will learn about the origins of Red Rock State Park…
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Sedona News – The Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona will be accepting applications for its latest cycle of grant funding from July 26 through Aug. 16. ACF offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions and tribal groups. “The goal of ACF of Sedona is to develop a legacy of giving in our communities to enhance the quality of life in Sedona and the Verde Valley,” the application packet stated. “ACF is an endowment organization that connects community needs to donors who have a passion for meeting those needs … Since 1991, ACF of…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Jamie Wyeth and the Unflinching Eye” showing Aug. 9-15 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. “Jamie Wyeth and the Unflinching Eye” depicts the life and work of Jamie Wyeth, heir to a three-generation dynasty of painters, who has carved out a singular path in the art world. His subjects include John F. Kennedy, Andy Warhol, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rudolf Nureyev, animals on his farm and on the islands of Maine, all through his unique, and sometimes unsettling, lens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDAJVY7D6WY “Jamie Wyeth…
By Zach Richardson Sedona, AZ — Our 50th high school reunion was the last time we saw Dean and Bill. Their loss is devastating. To date, we have lost over 20% of our classmates before even reaching the age of 70. Startling also is the number of us battling terminal diseases [i], including myself. I was diagnosed with the deadliest of them all; cardiovascular disease. [ii] I was prescribed a statin for the rest of my life as there is no medical cure for this disease. With the belief that doctors don’t know everything and being skeptical of their prognosis,…
Sedona, AZ –Remote viewing (RV) is an extraordinary mind technique that allows individuals to receive impressions about distant or unseen subjects. This method enables viewers to gather information about people, objects, events, or locations that are out of their physical sight, delving into both the past and future without conventional scientific methods. As we explore the profound capabilities of the human mind, Humankind and Talks with Tony are thrilled to present “Odyssey,” a transformative conference set in the mystical landscapes of Sedona, AZ. What is Remote Viewing? Remote viewing is more than just an experimental psychic phenomenon; it’s a structured…
By Tommy Acosta As I turned right heading North on S.R. 89A the other day, head wrapped in gloom thinking about all the deaths and setbacks we have suffered last year and this year in Sedona, my thoughts stopped cold. What stopped them was the stunning view before me of the red rocks, crowned that day by the most magnificent blue sky ever. It was so blue even Picasso could not have captured it. It was so blue, that the first Blues song ever written had to have been written under such a canopy. Bluer than the earth as seen from…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona Mayer Scott Jablow has been re-elected for a second term and he has no intentions of slowing down. Working 30 to forty hours a week meeting his obligations as a mayor and beyond, he works tirelessly to continue to improve the quality of life and vitality of the Sedona. Reflecting on his latest victory, he shares his feelings on this election and the one before. “I feel really good because it will allow me to work with the rest of the council to do some very positive things and respond to the requests from our residents,”…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Peak Season” showing Aug. 9-15 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFVh_fRkQlM In a picturesque Wyoming town, burnt-out corporate consultant Amy and free-spirited fishing guide Loren form an unexpected bond. Amy, a New Yorker struggling with her high-pressure career and her engagement to the work-obsessed Max, finds solace in Loren’s simple, liberated lifestyle. As they spend time fishing, hiking, and exploring Jackson, Amy begins to question her life choices and yearn for the freedom Loren embodies. Their growing connection leads to romantic tension and…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory It is only natural to want ease and grace, to desire the indisputable revelation of right purpose and true meaning in life. Most of us feel like something is missing, and if we can just find it all will be well. That’s a pretty big draw, a reason to stay in the saddle, to tilt at all the windmills we can find, trusting that if not this one, the next will give up the prize. Honesty, I don’t know why we think that all our problems will be solved in that hoped for moment of magic,…
Sedona News – Several miles of new trails are slated for construction in five different areas of the Coconino National Forest’s Red Rock Ranger District (RRRD) following public feedback given during a lengthy planning process. “The first phase of this project includes trails that we think every type of user will appreciate,” said acting District Ranger Alex Schlueter. “Whether hiking, biking, or riding a horse, there’s a lot to look forward to.” Work is planned to begin later this summer near both Cornville and Sedona, including the Bell Rock, Cornville Oak Creek Elementary School, Doe Mesa, Hardline Trail and Schuerman…
Sedona News – Village Rotarians hosted Ivy Chamberlin from Matforce Youth Services at our recent Rotary meeting. Ivy provided valuable insights into Matforce’s mission to combat substance abuse through education, focusing on K-12 drug prevention programs in the Verde Valley. She highlighted the critical role mental health plays, noting that anxiety and depression among young people often lead to substance use if not addressed with appropriate tools and strategies. In light of these pressing issues, Carol Hess, President-Elect introduced the Rotary International Mental Health Initiative Rotary Action Group (RAG). The Rotary District and local Rotary Clubs have recognized the urgent…
Verde Valley News – Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that Brett Brawley, FNP, has joined the NAH Camp Verde Immediate Care clinic. Immediate Care offers treatment for most of the same conditions treated at an urgent care. Brett has been providing health care services at NAH for over 16 years, working in an array of roles. “We are excited to be welcoming Brett to the Immediate Care team in Camp Verde,” said Northern Arizona Healthcare Medical Group President Pasquale Bernardi, MD. “Brett has been an team member at NAH for the past 16 years and recently relocated from Flagstaff to…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is taking its show on the road on Wednesday, Aug. 7 at The Wilde Resort and Spa for “Wilde Wednesdays” — an outdoor under-the-stars movie experience with “Movies on the Move”. “Concert for George” will be screened in The Grove Fire Pit Garden at The Wilde Resort and Spa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7o1ZQ7RqWE On November 29, 2002 — one year after the passing of George Harrison — Olivia Harrison and longtime friend Eric Clapton organized a performance tribute in his honor. Held at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the momentous evening featured George’s songs, and music…
… sometimes the wildlife we see at the lake could easily be a bronze or other media sculpture and such is the case with the double crested cormorants above as they perch on a tree trunk in the water. The male develops bushy eyebrows either white or black during the breeding season … the female does not. Be a cool sculpture to own! Below is a photo of a pair of common mergansers … the drake has the green head, and water is flying everywhere as they hurtle down a watery runway gaining speed to enter flight. Cormorants also run…
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 … to The Village! The next event of the summer will be Tuesday, Aug. 6 at The Collective in the Village of Oak Creek, featuring the blockbuster big screen hit “Wonka”. Showtime will be at dusk (approximately 7:45-8:00 p.m.). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otNh9bTjXWg Bring your lawn chairs and your family and friends and enjoy “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…