By Amaya Gayle Gregory It was a glorious walk this morning, earlier than normal. The sun was just peeking over the horizon, lighting the maple trees, the firs and cedars in a most spectacular display, mystically splashing their infinite shades of green against the backdrop of shadow and light. As I walked I found myself dipped in awe, in full recognition of why we incarnate, of why we are willing to slip into density even with the full awareness that embodied life will be both kind and cruel. The light alone is reason enough when we allow ourselves to fall…
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Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Karaoke” showing March 29- April 4 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. A long-married couple living in an upscale Tel Aviv highrise becomes obsessed with their new, charismatic neighbor and his karaoke parties. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwEjiLRyfoM Meir and Tova are a Sephardic, upper-middle-class couple with two grown daughters, seemingly resigned to their semi-retirement in the banal comforts of an upscale apartment complex in a Tel Aviv suburb. When Itsik, a charismatic bachelor and former modeling agent, moves into the building’s penthouse and invites them to…
Sedona News – Due to the growing popularity of the sport of pickleball and lack of public pickleball courts in the City of Sedona., the City has decided to construct eight new pickleball courts in Posse Ground Park. The pickleball courts will include lighting for nighttime play, and 30 parking spaces with two being ADA-compliant. Department Public Works Category RFPs – Public Works RFP Number PR-09 Start Date 03/21/2024 12:30 p.m. Close Date 05/01/2024 2:00 p.m. RFP Post Status Open Sealed bids for the construction of the PR-09 Posse Ground Park Pickleball Courts will be received by the Public Works Department, located at 102 Roadrunner Drive, Sedona, Arizona, until 2:00…
… ’twas a beautiful day to be alive and to be on the lake … as usual, the predators were catching more fish than the fishermen on the lake and the above photo was typical of the successes that were being racked up by wildlife. The Osprey had recently nailed a fish, dispensed with the head and was working his way down the fish and had just ripped off a bite and was downing it. Shot with the new 200-800 lens at 800mm from a distance in excess of 100′ … f/9.0 and 1/2000th of a second. We came back…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of Uproar showing March 29-April 3 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. In New Zealand, 1981, Josh Waaka is a 17-year-old square peg in the round, rugby-obsessed hole that is St Gilberts College. Meanwhile, the Springboks rugby team, representing Apartheid-era South Africa, are touring New Zealand, sparking nationwide protests and dividing the country. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieX8sRjCrbs Joshs newfound passion for acting, as well as a greater awareness of his Māori heritage, sends him tumbling headlong into conflict where he is forced to either conform or stand up…
Verde Valley News – Two of Yavapai College’s current All-Arizona Academic Team scholars have been “drafted” by a national team – the 2024 Coca-Cola Academic Team. Collin Newberry and George Smith earned Gold and Silver Coca-Cola Scholar awards, respectively, in the national competition pitting 2,200 community college students from across the country who won state-level scholarship recognition. The competition and scholarship awards are sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation and administered by the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Collin and George are both members of the YC Chapter of PTK, both are YC Honors students and both are employed at…
Sedona News – With the deadline for submissions extended to April 15, excitement among Verde Valley youth is palpable for the Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS). Organized by Sister Cities International and cosponsored by the Sedona Sister Cities Association, the YAAS invites young talents aged 13-18 to showcase their creativity in classic art, digital art, photography, music, authors, and poets categories. Carol Myers, Vice Chair of the Sedona Sister Cities Association, expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support and collaboration from area organizations. She remarked, “We appreciate all the interest and cooperation of area schools and arts organizations in reaching…
Sedona News – The City of Sedona is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to conduct a comprehensive Homelessness Needs and Services Assessment and to develop a Strategic Plan to address homelessness. To find details about this project or submit a response, please visit the City’s eProcurement system at https://sedonaaz.bonfirehub.com/portal. Department City Manager Category RFPs – Finance RFP Number 24-007RFP Start Date 03/21/2024 4:00 p.m. Close Date 04/09/2024 1:59 p.m. RFP Post Status Open
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. Several classes, holidays, and special events are coming up in March and April. Check the website and plan to join us! Erev Shabbat services led by Rabbi Alicia Magal will be held on Friday evening, March 29, 2024 beginning at 5:30 pm in person and on Zoom. Rabbi will offer Shabbat prayers to…
Sedona News – The Sedona-Oak Creek Airport Authority (SOCAA) is proud to announce that Mr. Ben Everett has achieved the status of Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Operations under the auspices of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) (an industry professional training and accreditation organization). When asked what his favorite part of his job was, he said fueling small general aviation aircraft with the AVGAS truck and getting to talk to different people who just landed was what he liked most. This was no surprise. Ben is often mentioned by pilots and others to management as very friendly and going…
… still struggling to get into my Constant Contact account … can’t do it with my desktop machine, but I got in with my laptop … they have a terrific support staff and I’m sure it will work out soon. Using a couple of photos from my already uploaded ones tonight and they are among my favorites. The shot above is one of Leroy a Harris’s Hawk hunting for rabbits in a field east of Flagstaff. Harris Hawks fly low over the ground when they are hunting and when they flush a rabbit or other prey, it is simple to…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Zone of Interest” showing March 29-April 4 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “The Zone of Interest” is the winner of two Academy Awards: Best International Feature Film and Best Sound. It was also nominated for three additional Oscars including Best Motion Picture of the Year, Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Director for Jonathan Glazer. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-vfg3KkV54 “The Zone of Interest” is an historical drama film written and directed by Jonathan Glazer, co-produced between the United Kingdom and Poland. Loosely based on the…
Sedona News – Join the city for a Celebration of Spring, on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Posse Grounds Park. This FREE, fun, family-friendly event will be held on the athletic fields with rides and egg hunts with over 20,000 eggs. The egg hunts begin at 10:30 a.m. for children 12 and younger and will be divided into four age groups: 10:30 am – ages 0 to 2 (parents will only be allowed to search with age group 2 and under) 11:00 am – ages 3 to 5 11:30 am – ages 6 to…
Sedona News – The University Women of Sedona will host their next informational program on Monday, April 1 at 9:30 a.m. when Craig Swanson, President of Keep Sedona Beautiful (KSB) will speak. Swanson will be explaining KSB’s new EcoHub initiative and share a brief history of KSB. He’ll also talk about what KSB considers the most critical issues the town faces locally, such as OHV usage and limits to growth and water availability. In addition to his KSB leadership, Swanson is on Sedona’s Tourism Advisory Board. This meeting is open to women in the Verde Valley who are interested in…
By Steve Segner — Sedona, AZ –Before we go down the road of the old Culture Park’s resurrection, let’s ask some simple business questions. Ownership and Financing Ownership: Determining whether the city or the new group will own the venue is crucial for establishing legal and financial responsibility. Financing: Identifying funding sources for the new center, including the total cost estimate, will clarify financial feasibility and commitment. Parking, Accessibility, and Operational Costs. And where will the money come from. Taxpayers, bonds, or private funding? Parking and Accessibility: Plans for accommodating 2,000 to 3,000 cars, including land scraping, paving, and installing…