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Sedona, AZ — October 17–20, 2025 — The veil is lifting. This fall, the red rocks of Sedona will echo with truths as the SkyFire Summit 2025 hosts four days of controversial discourse, cosmic connection, and long-awaited disclosure. Held at The  Global Center for Christ Consciousness, this year’s theme — “Secrecy to Transparency” — confronts the decades-long suppression of UFO encounters, alien abductions, and crash retrievals. As governments worldwide inch toward disclosure, SkyFire Summit offers a timely and transformative experience for truth-seekers, experiencers, and the curious alike. From October 17–20, attendees will explore the hidden history of extraterrestrial contact and the human stories behind it…

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. Rabbi Magal will lead Friday evening services on October 10 at 5:30 pm. The service will…

Sedona, AZ — I judged, and not surprisingly, felt judged. I looked out and saw another’s good fortune and felt a wealth of poverty. I equated being smart with being lovable, forgiving with offering myself as a sacrifice to the gods of repeat abuse, honoring my needs with being selfishly self-focused, standing for another, and cheering them on, with deflating my own rise. I confused strength with independence, and quite naturally found myself self-sufficient and alone. I didn’t trust, even though I pretended to. If I trusted, it was for life to let me down. I didn’t feel loved, even…

Sedoja, AZ –Community Library Sedona and Canmore Public Library are launching Capture the Moment: A Sister Libraries Photo Contest. This fall, adult photographers of all skill levels are invited to submit a single photo and a brief reflection (100 words or less) that captures the spirit of everyday life in their community. From quiet moments to joyful celebrations, each image will tell a story of place and connection. This is an opportunity to share a snapshot of life in your community. A quiet observation, a shared laugh, or the fading light of day—each photo whispers a story. This Sister Cities…

 Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. Sedona, AZ Sedona Symphony launches its 2025–2026 season with a program that bridges Baroque brilliance, Classical mastery, and Beethoven’s youthful fire. Performing with the Symphony is acclaimed pianist Jon Nakamatsu, Gold Medalist of the 1997 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition and an artist hailed worldwide for his elegance, versatility, and intensity. “Jon is the kind of musician who can make Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 sparkle with both charm and depth,” says Maestro William C. White, Artistic Director and Conductor of the Symphony. “This concerto was Beethoven’s…

SEDONA, Ariz. – With the resignation of Mayor Scott Jablow effective Sept. 30, 2025 at 5 p.m., the Sedona city council is currently accepting applications to fill a vacant council seat. Vice Mayor Holli Ploog will automatically become Acting Mayor, until the next scheduled city council meeting on Oct. 14, 2025, when the council will select a current city councilor to serve as Interim Mayor for the remainder of Jablow’s term, through November 2026. This shift will create the open seat on city council. Following the Council Rules of Procedures, the city council will then appoint someone to fill this…

SEDONA, Arizona – The city of Sedona’s arts and culture program, in partnership with Keep Sedona Beautiful (KSB), invites the public to join award-winning artist James Havens as he guides the community in painting the “Red Rock | Sedona Sky” mural inside the barn at the Ranger Station Park, located at 250 Brewer Rd. from Oct. 10-14, 2025, between 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. By the end of these community painting days, Havens and the public will create a stunning mural that will showcase Sedona’s breathtaking landscapes and be located at the historic Ranger Station Park barn. On…

Sedona, AZ — SEDONA, Ariz. – The city of Sedona’s Parks and Recreation Department will host the community’s most unique annual Halloween tradition: the Pumpkin Splash on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sedona Community Pool, located at 570 Posse Ground Rd. Instead of picking pumpkins from a patch, participants will jump into the pool to retrieve their favorite floating pumpkin. After the splash, kids can head to the no-mess pumpkin decorating station; enjoy music, games, face painting and treats; and take home a goodie bag full of Halloween surprises. To make the celebration…

by dvstp Sedona, AZ — There is a new [October 1, 2025] spotlight on Rolling Stone, He Grew Obsessed With an AI Chatbot. Then He Vanished in the Ozarks, stating that, “A deputy came by to talk to Rachel, who shared all the disturbing things Jon had said and done that day, begging him to ping his phone so he could be located. “The deputy asked me if he was eating and bathing of his own accord,” she says. “And I said, ‘Yes, but what does that have to do with anything?’ And they said, ‘Because he’s eating and bathing of his…

[SEDONA/VERDE VALLEY] Unify Sedona invites you to our annual Picnic in the Park — a free, fun-filled day for families, friends, and the entire community! Date: Sunday, October 19, 2025 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Posse Grounds Park, The Pavilion, 525 Posse Ground Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336 Bring your chairs, picnic baskets, lawn games, and blankets — and get ready for a day of laughter, connection, and celebration. We’ll provide plenty of soft drinks, water, yard games, and plenty of positive vibes! Enjoy: Fun & games for all ages Community bonding A chance to make new friends and…

Recording duo from Upstate New York makes Sedona stop on tour through the Southwest Sedona, AZ — Back by popular demand: The Sedona International Film Festival announces award-winning recording duo Sirsy will be performing live in concert Thursday, Oct. 16 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre in Sedona at 7 p.m. It’s hard to imagine a sound this big coming from just two people. The Boston Globe calls Sirsy the “little band with the big sound.” Fans call them the little band with big heart. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WglC18sUBX4 Hailing from Upstate NY, Sirsy plays sassy singer-songwriter pop-rock with a charming intensity and…

On Wednesday, October 15th at 5pm in Patio Las Campanas in Tlaquepaque the third show in the outdoor Autumn poetry readings known as Verses in the Village.  Crowds have been enthusiastic and listened intently to master poets practice their craft.  This show should be no exception, featuring the humorous and insightful verse of Paul Jones Jr. and cowboy poet and storyteller Michael Coyote Peach. Against the beautiful backdrop of Tlaquepaque with fountains vines, flowers, sculpture, staircases, and arches with clinging vines, these poets are certain to have the audiences laughing.  Both Jones and Peach have earned reputations for humor in their…

Camp Verde, AZ- Tuesday, October 14th at 5pm at Camp Verde Community Library Sedona Poet Laureate Gary Every will lead a poetry workshop titled “Sacred Spaces, Sacred Rituals, and Sacred People”. Poetry is necessary, it appears in our lives in ways we take for granted.  We turn to poetry during times of celebration or look for solace during periods of great loss Poems are read during important ceremonies such as weddings, graduations, and funerals.  We often look to the heightened language to mark rites of passage, helping us navigate the future Often in times of crisis we remember lines of a…

Sedona, AZ – Understanding the importance of safeguarding your personal information using proactive strategies to help you secure your digital footprint, protect your assets, and reduce your overall risk of fraud is essential for you and your family in today’s environment. The Sedona Women (TSW) are excited to present Cyber Safety and Fraud Protection on Thursday, October 9, 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. Justin Nichols is a seasoned expert in fraud and cybercrime. His investigative work and tactical experience in law enforcement…

VERDE VALLEY, Ariz. – Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that Victoria Wang, MD, has joined Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC). Dr. Wang is a general surgeon who performs a wide range of elective and emergency surgeries, including surgeries for breast cancer, colon cancer, small intestine disorders, gallbladder disease, appendicitis and hernias. Dr. Wang will also be working alongside NAH breast surgeons Sharita Nagaraj, MD and Kate Preston, MD, at the Sedona Breast Care Clinic, giving patients more options for expert care when faced with breast cancer. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Wang to our surgical team at VVMC in Cottonwood,”…