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 security check. People who cannot attend or who live far away can access the service through zoom. Erev Shabbat services begin on Friday evening, May 24 beginning at 5:30 pm in person and on Zoom led by Rabbi Alicia Magal. Rabbi Magal will chant from the portion for this week: Behar (Leviticus 25:1 – 26:2), dealing with a remarkable approach to the relationship that should exist between man and the earth which…
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By David Stephen Sedona, Az — In a recent analysis by KJZZ 91.5 FM, Report ranks Arizona 49th in adult mental health care, it was stated that, “Mental Health America ranked Arizona 49th in the nation for adult mental health care. The national nonprofit determines rankings based on the prevalence of mental illness and the access to mental health care. Arizona’s 2023 ranking of 49 out of 51 is based on the state having a higher prevalence of mental illness and lower access to insurance and treatment.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported U.S. Overdose Deaths Decrease in 2023, First Time…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Who is Stan Smith?” showing May 24-30 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. “Who is Stan Smith?” is a lyrical and emotional journey, charting the extraordinary life of Stan Smith, the tennis champion turned fashion icon and humanitarian. https://vimeo.com/924801180 From Executive Producers LeBron James and Maverick Carter, Danny Lee’s “Who is Stan Smith?” highlights Smith’s tennis accomplishments, but also covers his humanitarian feats off the tennis court: Smith’s relationship with Arthur Ashe heavily inspired his anti-racist activism, while touching upon…
Arizona News – The Coconino National Forest’s Flagstaff Ranger District (FRD) is soliciting public comments on a proposed forest thinning project aimed at reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfire in the Flagstaff area. The Leroux Fuels Management Project aims to treat roughly 1,885 acres of Coconino National Forest land west of the Kachina Peaks Wilderness area by mechanically thinning overgrown areas of the FRD. This would remove hazardous forest fuels such as pine needle accumulation and dead trees to create safer and healthier forest conditions that are less prone to the risk of catastrophic wildfire and subsequent post-fire flooding. Mechanical…
Sedona News – Melinda Leslie, renowned UFO abductee and investigator, has decided to disclose her extraterrestrial abduction publicly. She shares her story on Sunday, June 23 at Sedona MUFON at The Global Center for Christ Consciousness, Sedona, AZ 86336. While many recognize Melinda Leslie from her popular UFO Sighting Tours, few know her lifetime of personal UFO and ET encounters. In this presentation, Leslie will delve into the intricate details of her experiences, providing a unique perspective on the phenomenon. Additionally, she will weave in an explanation and history of the Wilson/Davis and Houck/Shannon notes, documents about an actual UFO…
By Jack Ross, SAVCO President Sedona News – Memorial Day is a solemn day of remembrance for everyone who has died serving in the American Armed Forces. The holiday, originally known as Decoration Day, started after the Civil War to honor the Union and Confederate dead and has continued each year since 1868. Please join our Sedona Community in honoring our fallen service men and women at this Memorial Day Observance. Mayor Scott Jablow will present the Memorial Day Proclamation with SAVCO members retired Army Colonel Al Cornell as the Master of Ceremonies and retired Navy Captain Dave Price serving as…
Arizona News – Members of the newly formed Arizona Cancer Action Caucus held their inaugural meeting Wednesday afternoon at the state capitol to discuss ways to combat the disease in the state. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) helped form the caucus, which consists of a bipartisan group of seven state lawmakers. All members have been touched by cancer, including some who are survivors. During Wednesday’s meeting, legislators learned about the effect cancer is having on Arizonans. According to the American Cancer Society, cancer is the second leading cause of death in Arizona. More than 42,000 Arizona residents…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Monk and the Gun” showing May 24-30 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “The Monk and the Gun” captures the wonder and disruption as Bhutan becomes one of the world’s youngest democracies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NF0JChMz8Uc Known throughout the world for its extraordinary beauty and its emphasis on Gross National Happiness, the remote Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan was the last nation to connect to the internet and television. And if that weren’t enough change, the King announced shortly afterwards that he would cede his power…
… I spent over two hours early Monday morning about 150′ off the ground suspended on the side of Red Tail Cliff hoping to get some good shots of the new Red Tail chicks and during the entire time I was up there, life played out with hundreds of birds flying in front of it and bringing food into the myriad of nests that are located in the cliff … it was awesome! In the photo above, one of the adult Red Tail Hawks is leaving the nest after having delivered a meal to the three RT chicks … they…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Summer Qamp” showing May 24-29 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. Joy happens here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE3CIyutfbY “Summer Qamp” is an award-winning documentary following a group of LGBTQ+ youth at an idyllic lakeside camp in Alberta. The campers enjoy the traditional summer camp experience in a safe, affirming environment. Buried within the woods of Alberta, Canada sits camp fYrefly, a haven for LGBTQIA2S+ teens, far away from the fierce political battle currently being waged against queer expression and gender identity. “Summer Qamp” invites audiences into the…
Yavapai County News – The Yavapai Reentry Project, a project of MATFORCE, works with community members returning from incarceration. One of the programs the Yavapai Reentry Project (YRP) offers participants is the opportunity to be paired with a Community Coach. These coaches are trained volunteer mentors that offer the opportunity for community support, to help create hope for their future, and to restore and rebuild participants’ lives. Clarissa Nelson, YRP Program Coordinator, said, “Everything begins with hope. Hope for a better tomorrow and a brighter future. But hope is often a missing piece for the population we serve. Each one…
Arizona News – In another annual sign that summer weather is arriving in Arizona, State Route 67 has been reopened to the Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim. The winding, 40-mile highway, which connects with US 89A at Jacob Lake, had closed Dec. 4. The Arizona Department of Transportation doesn’t clear snow from SR 67 during the winter months due to safety concerns created by severe weather, including wind and drifting snow. Visitor accommodations at and near the North Rim are closed during the winter and spring seasons. More information on North Rim services available at this time is available…
Arizona News – The Arizona Community Foundation and its donors and partners are pleased to announce grant, scholarship, and loan distributions for its fiscal year ending March 31, 2024. A total of $109,820,976 was awarded from funds of the Arizona Community Foundation and its six statewide regional offices in Cochise, Flagstaff, the Gila Valley, Sedona, Yavapai County, and Yuma. Excluding impact loans, ACF and its donors distributed more than $106.6 million across 7,619 grants. Both discretionary and advised grants and scholarships were awarded in five strategic priority areas: Health Innovations, Community Improvement & Development, Environment & Sustainability, Arts & Culture,…
Sedona News – Sedona International Film Festival in partnership with Project of Love proudly announces the launch of Sedona Sunday Arts Salon, a monthly event series that connects arts and hearts. The first Salon will take place on May 19 at 4:00 p.m. at Mary D. Fisher Theater and will feature live music, literature, and dancing. A Q&A session and meet-and-greet with the artists will follow the salon event. A modern-day version of the popular literary salons of the 19th century, Sedona Sunday Arts Salon brings gifted authors, visual artists, actors, directors, and musicians together on the same stage, reuniting…
Sedona News – The National Theatre of London continues its season with its acclaimed new production of “Dear England” showing in Sedona on Sunday and Wednesday, May 19 and 22. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere at its Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkDiUifHoAc Nominated for nine Olivier awards, Joseph Fiennes plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham’s spectacular hit play of nation and game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game? With the worst track record for penalties in the…