Final film in Healthcare vs. Healing series followed by Q&A and panel discussion Sedona, AZ –The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the “Healthcare vs. Healing” film series at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, concluding Monday, Nov. 17 with a special screening of “The Medicine Buddha” at 4:00 p.m. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0HESrBIeTA Narrated by Ben Kingsley, “The Medicine Buddha” looks at the life and work of Khamba Lama Natsagdorj, a Mongolian who is on a journey to heal all the patients in his care — and all of humanity. The film will conclude with a Q&A panel, including Linda Haggard,…
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SEDONA/VERDE VALLEY] As thousands of Arizona families face food insecurity due to the suspension of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during the government shutdown, Unify Sedona Board of Directors is stepping up with $8,000 in emergency donations to local food banks and service organizations. The funds will provide immediate support to elders, families, and children in need, helping ensure that no one in the Verde Valley is left hungry during this critical time. Unify Sedona’s donations will be distributed to: Manzanita Outreach ($5,000) – serving the entire Sedona/Verde Valley area Sedona Community Food Bank ($1,000) Sedona Community Center…
Sedona, AZ — The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, located at 100 Meadowlark Drive off Route 179 in Sedona, is a welcoming, egalitarian, inclusive congregation dedicated to building a link from the past to the future by providing religious, educational, social and cultural experiences. The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services, programs, and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Office telephone: 928 204-1286. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom. All are invited to Friday evening services led by Rabbi Magal on November 14 at…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory — Sedona, AZ –If I point the way and you follow it step for step, it can never be your own. I think that’s why people tend to struggle, sputter and fizzle out following so many prescribed teachings, including the teachings of the masters. Stories always tell us about the past. They’re echoes, retellings of how life was then, what that moment’s intensities brought forth, the actions that naturally fell out of a unique moment in time. They don’t say, this is how it’s done, so do this. That’s all on us. Teachings, at least the…
By David Stephen — Sedona, AZ — There is a recent report in USA Today, Job cuts surge in worst October layoffs in 22 years. Here’s why, stating that, “Propelled by cost cutting and the growing adoption of artificial intelligence, employers slashed more than 150,000 jobs in October, the largest wave of layoffs in more than 20 years, a report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas said Thursday, Nov. 6.” “Seeking to cut costs, technology companies shed the most jobs, followed by the retail and services sectors, the outplacement firm found. Amazon, UPS, Microsoft and other firms have recently announced layoffs.” “In what could be another sign…
Chef Lisa Dahl has created a new foundation to help those in need. The following is her letter to the community written and delivered from her heart.
By Bear Howard I just saw Nuremberg at the Harkins Theatre in Sedona. It powerfully retells the postwar trials of Nazi leaders, but it’s more than history. This film is a mirror—reflecting the moral and political cracks in our own democracy. Director James Vanderbilt’s story warns how truth fades, institutions weaken, and ordinary people look away until it’s too late. Watching is not easy, but it’s necessary. Our citizenship depends on seeing what’s happening and learning from it. This is not about Nazi Germany returning—it’s about preventing the same blindness here. So, see the film. Let its discomfort do its…
By Steve Segner Sedona AZ — There’s talk again of resurrecting a large theater or amphitheater at Sedona’s Western Gateway, which used to be called the Sedona Cultural Park — a 5,000-seat outdoor venue designed to “bring culture and events” back to the red rocks. It sounds romantic. The problem is, it’s a dream that doesn’t survive daylight, weather, or basic math. Sedona is not Los Angeles, or even Prescott. We sit 100 miles from the nearest population center, separated by miles of desert and canyon. Any touring act — from a headliner like Jackson Browne to a mid-tier “B”…
3226 Valley Vista Drive • Sedona, Arizona 86351Offered at $2,749,000 6 Beds • 5 Baths • 3,642 SF • 4 Acres Sedona, AZ — Set against nearly four acres of Sedona’s most breathtaking red rock scenery, Red Rock Retreat isn’t just a property — it’s a living experience waiting for a Sedona home buyer looking for the ultimate experience of living in one of the most beautiful homes in Sedona. This is a rare opportunity to own a multi-residence compound with income potential, equestrian possibilities, vineyard space, and unrestricted access to miles of National Forest right from your back door.…
Sedona, AZ — Professional photographer Ben Parker will present “Through An Intuitive Lens” at the meeting of the Sedona Camera Club on Monday, Nov 24th, 2025, at the Christ Lutheran Church, 25 Chapel Rd, Sedona. Doors open at 5:30 & the meeting will start at 6 p.m. Join Ben as he shares insights from his decades-long engagement photographing the world, discussing how stripping away the technical preoccupations of image-making has opened a purer connection to intuition, perception, and the act of discovery. He will reflect on the transformational realization that his work is not merely about capturing place, but about being…
Sedona, AZ — In honor of Native American Heritage Month, which will be observed throughout November, The Sedona Women (TSW) are proud to present a program to honor the Verde Valley Native American community with Thomasene Cardona, Camp Verde Yavapai Nation member and advocate, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Community Library Sedona, where TSW programs are scheduled monthly every second Thursday from September through May from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Thomasene is the visionary force behind the newly launched Yavapai Land and Cultural Collective project, a community-led initiative dedicated to restoring and strengthening traditional Yavapai food systems. Passionate about…
Camp Verde, AZ – On Saturday, November 29, the Verde Valley GameCon returns! Join us for our sixth annual event from 9am-3pm. GameCon will transform the Camp Verde Community Library into a free, family-friendly convention hall hosting games of all sorts. An all-ages event presented by Camp Verde Community Library, GameCon aims to have something for everyone. Want to try a new board game like Catan, Dominion, or Betrayal at House on the Hill, or take on your friends in Mario Kart or Super Smash Bros.? How about building and painting a miniature model and stepping into a wargame like Warhammer 40,000, Gaslands, or Bolt Action?…
FLAGSTAFF & VERDE VALLEY, Ariz. – Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) is pleased to announce that the NAH Nurse Residency Program, prepared and delivered by the NAH Education Department, has been awarded Accreditation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Practice Transition Accreditation Program (PTAP®). The accreditation extends to both nursing residency programs at Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center in Cottonwood. The ANCC, which is part of the American Nurses Association, runs the PTAP®. This program does not accredit nursing schools, but instead looks at the residency and fellowship programs that health systems offer nurses. These programs are designed to…
SEDONA, Ariz. – From Nov. 12 – 26, 2025, Pronghorn Services, LLC will close a small portion of Andante Drive from State Route (SR) 89A to Melody Lane to install storm drainage improvements under the roadway. Access and parking to adjacent business at the intersection of SR 89A and Andante Drive will be maintained throughout the duration of the closure; look for signs that show where to park. All residents trying to access Andante Drive from the south will follow detour signs to Melody Lane; access from the north and through side streets will not be affected. “We appreciate your…
Limited Memberships Available for Velvet Slipper Wine Club COTTONWOOD, Ariz. — Merkin Vineyards Hilltop Winery & Trattoria has unveiled a new fall menu inspired by the autumn harvests across its farms, orchards and greenhouses. Curated by James Beard Award semifinalist Chef Brett Vibber, each dish highlights Merkin’s commitment to true farm-to-table dining with seasonal ingredients such as acorn squash, turnips, radishes, carrots and apples all designed to perfectly pair with Merkin’s award-winning wines. As a thanks to the local community, the trattoria is currently offering a 10% discount on food orders only by presenting valid proof of residency for Verde Valley locals.…