Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Protocol 7” showing Aug. 16-22 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Based on real-life events, comes the corporate thriller “Protocol 7”, starring Rachel Whittle, Matthew Marsden and Eric Roberts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-NyF2d_hVY Alexis Koprowski, a devoted mother and small-town family lawyer, Adrian Jay, a renegade doctor exiled from the medical profession, and Steve Schilling, a virologist at a prominent vaccine laboratory turned corporate whistleblower, work together to hold a large pharmaceutical corporation accountable for allegedly fraudulent test results behind a failing mumps vaccine. “Protocol 7”…
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Yavapai County News – MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization focused on stopping youth drug use before it starts, is offering free, virtual parenting classes to support parents and caregivers, and expand their tools to strengthen family relationships. Parenting the Love and Logic Way® MATFORCE is offering a 6-week Parenting the Love and Logic Way® class starting Thursday, August 29, September 5, 12, 19, 26, and October 3, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Each of the 6 sessions will be held virtually. The Love and Logic approach to parenting is built on the idea that an authentic, loving connection…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is taking its show on the road on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at The Wilde Resort and Spa for “Wilde Wednesdays” — an outdoor under-the-stars movie experience with “Movies on the Move”. Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” will be screened in The Grove Fire Pit Garden at The Wilde Resort and Spa. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUniG6F_RzY Prior to his untimely death, Jackson was in the midst of preparing for a series of sold-out concerts that were scheduled to take place in London during the summer of 2009. Behind-the-scenes footage, filmed between March and June of 2009,…
Sedona News – Two-hour morning closures are scheduled next week on State Route 89A at the switchbacks in Oak Creek Canyon south of Flagstaff as work continues on a rockfall mitigation project, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. SR 89A will be closed from approximately 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, and Friday, Aug. 16, along a 3-mile stretch roughly between Cookstove Draw and Oak Creek Vista (mileposts 387-390). Meanwhile, SR 89A also is scheduled to be closed in the same area from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (Aug. 19-23). Drivers who normally would…
Verde Valley News – What better way to ‘kick the tires’ on a learning community than to sample a session, and see if it’s useful, for no charge at all? Yavapai College’s Sedona/Verde OLLI program launches its Fall Semester with a free community event: “Health & Wellness 50-Plus” with Yavapai College Nursing Professor Gillian Troxel, Tuesday August 20, from 2 – 3:30 p.m., in Room 34 of the Sedona Center, 4215 Arts Village Drive, in Sedona. OLLI’s special guest presenter is Gillian Troxel, MSN, RN, an Associate Professor of Nursing at Yavapai College. “Health and Wellness 50-Plus” is an informative…
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, Aug. 13 at Hillside Sedona, featuring the blockbuster big screen musical sensation “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again”. Showtime will be at dusk (approximately 7:45-8:00 p.m.). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcSMdhfKga4 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…
Verde Vallley News – MATFORCE, a leading coalition dedicated to empowering communities across Arizona to prevent and reduce substance use, is pleased to announce the election of five new members to its Board of Directors. According to Board Chair Sheila Polk, “These individuals bring a wealth of experience and expertise that will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission.” New Board Members: Doug Dolan: Doug is the Chief Operating Officer for Recovery in the Pines, located in Prescott, which offers long-term services for men and women who struggle with substance abuse, addictive behaviors, and other mental health issues.…
Sedona News – The Sedona Sister Cities Association is excited to host the 2024 Arizona Sister Cities State Conference themed “Finding Common Ground: At the Heart of Creating, Revitalizing, and Growing Sister Cities.” This event will take place on November 15th and 16th at Yavapai Community College in Sedona, attracting participants from Sedona’s Friendship Cities and across the US. The conference will be the first time Arizona Sister Cities hold its convention in Sedona. We anticipate representatives of Sedona’s Friendship City, Canmore, Canada, as well as city officials from Jaslo, Poland, to attend. We want to impress all our guests,…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theatres around the world to present the global 2024 encore of “Lawrence of Arabia” showing Aug. 11 and 12 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. In celebration of Columbia Pictures 100th anniversary, “Lawrence of Arabia” — Columbia’s most celebrated title — returns to the big screen in theaters nationwide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR1yTI8zFJk Winner of 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture of 1962, “Lawrence of Arabia” stands as one of the most timeless and essential motion picture masterpieces. The greatest achievement of its legendary, Oscar-winning director, David Lean, the film stars…
Sedona News – The city’s Arts and Culture Program will celebrate two incredible artists and two organizations at the upcoming seventh Mayor’s Arts Awards event on Saturday, Nov. 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, located at 2030 State Route 89A in Sedona. The awardees and their categories are: Individual – Winnie Meunch Business/Organization – Sedona Visual Artists Coalition Education – Chamber Music Sedona Lifetime Achievement – Susan Kliewer The Mayor’s Arts Awards, a signature event organized by the city’s Arts and Culture Program, recognizes four categories for exceptional contributions in the development and success…
… what a a day we had cruising the country/forest service roads up on the plateau today … we spent time around Marshall Lake (really more of a wetlands) and Ashurst Lake and the roads around them. It was surprising how much life we found! at the first open water we found at Marshall Lake a woman was walking her Grand Pyrenees dog and he decided to go for a swim and get a drink … really a sweet not so little guy and it was fun watching him frolic in the water. The wildlife in the area weren’t upset…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the summer encore of the Met Opera’s “Turandot” (from the 2015-16 season) on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 12 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mJHWnjmHmM Nina Stemme — one of opera’s greatest dramatic sopranos — plays the title role of the proud princess of ancient China, whose riddles doom every suitor who seeks her hand in “Turandot”. Tenor Marco Berti is Calàf, the brave prince who sings “Nessun dorma” and wins her love. Franco Zeffirelli’s golden production is conducted by Paolo Carignani. Additional principle cast members include…
Verde Valley News – MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization that focuses on stopping youth drug use before it starts, is excited to announce some major programming changes within the organization. Executive Director Merilee Fowler shared, “This past fiscal year has been a busy one for MATFORCE! It is amazing what can be accomplished through the work of committed volunteers, partner organizations and dedicated employees. MATFORCE continues to implement programs in Yavapai County to prevent and reduce drug use and is expanding programming statewide through the Substance Awareness Coalition Leaders of Arizona, SACLAz.org. The TalkNowAZ.com and LearnMoreAZ.org education and awareness campaigns…
Arizona News – Hope Women’s Center (Hope) is thrilled to announce it’s expanding its services throughout Northern Arizona by establishing easily accessible locations and remote services to reach women wherever they are and provide the support they need. This expansion, called Hope on the Road (HOTR), is an innovative approach to identify future Hope Women’s Center locations across Arizona in response to prevailing needs. HOTR’s comprehensive mobile model emphasizes Hope’s Exclusive Every Mother’s Advocate (ĒMA program), which is highly sought after, and collaborates with leading non-profit organizations to facilitate Hope programs. Hope Services Offered Hope Women’s Center plays a pivotal…
Sedona News – Mike Funk, founder of Firecreek Coffee Company with three locations throughout Northern Arizona and two in the Phoenix area, has spent nearly 30 years in the coffee industry. Now, the coffee connoisseur is moving into the artisan bread industry with the announcement of his latest venture — Big Park Bakery. Opening in June in the Village of Oak Creek at 6446 State Route179, Big Park Bakery will offer fresh baked breads, including naturally leavened sourdough as well as an array of scratch made pastries and savory items, too. “Big Park Bakery will be a traditional European bread bakery in…