Sedona, AZ The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the one-night-only Sedona premiere of “Rebel with a Clause” on Wednesday, Sept. 24 — National Punctuation Day — at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. One fall day, Ellen Jovin set up a folding table on a Manhattan sidewalk with a homemade sign that said “Grammar Table.” Right away, passersby began excitedly asking questions, telling stories, and filing complaints. What happened next is the stuff of grammar legend. Ellen and her filmmaker husband, Brandt Johnson, took the table on the road, visiting all 50 states as Brandt…
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Sedona, AZ — Hello everyone, Brian Bergner, Development and Communications Director for Verde Valley Sanctuary. You are all on my contact list, so I wanted to drop you an email today and make sure you saw the news about our upcoming 2025 Casino Night Fundraiser event. It is set for 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, at Sedona Golf Resort’s Juniper Bar & Grille. We are excited to host this fundraiser and support survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Details are in the link below; I’ve also attached your flyer. Tickets are on sale now, so reserve your spot as they…
Sedona AZ –Camp Verde, AZ – Camp Verde Community Library is excited to announce the return of a series of free technology classes designed to help community members gain confidence with their devices and stay safe online. Whether you’re an Apple enthusiast, an Android user, or someone looking to strengthen your digital safety skills, these classes offer hands-on support in a welcoming environment. The upcoming sessions will cover: Apple Basics: Learn how to make the most of your iPhone or iPad, from navigation tips to managing apps and settings. Android Essentials: Get comfortable with your Android smartphone or tablet, explore…
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. High Holy Day tickets are available through the office. Rabbi Magal will lead…
Sedona, AZ — A bit of a long, playfully snarky satirical piece. I had no idea where this one was going until I was done. If you are easily offended, happy with your Bible stories, and your version of forgiveness, you might want to skip this one. What must it be like to believe in a vengeful God? Can you imagine how much fear that must create? Talk about walking on eggshells, holding your breath with every choice, consciously or unconsciously weighing your heart’s desire with the price of hell. To see life as a system of punishments and rewards,…
Prescott, Arizona (September 12, 2025) – Community members and students are welcome to find food, healthcare and social service assistance at the Yavapai College Basic Needs Resource Fair. The Fairs will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Yavapai College Prescott Campus; and Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Yavapai College Verde Valley Campus in Clarkdale. Yavapai College’s Basic Needs Resource Fair connects participants to an array of services for food, healthcare, shelter, transportation or transportation needs. They can also offer access to tutoring, job counseling, legal services, domestic violence counseling, disability resources and resources for…
Clarkdale, Arizona (Sep. 8, 2025) – Yavapai College, the Sedona Arizona Community Foundation and the Valley Academy for Career and Technology Education (VACTE) are inviting middle and high school students and adults to the Pathways to Careers Exploratory Day to learn about educational opportunities in career and technical areas, meet industry experts, and hear about local and statewide career opportunities. Pathways to Careers Exploratory Day is a free event that will take place from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wed. Sep. 24 at the Yavapai College Verde Valley campus, located at 601 W. Black Hills Dr. in Clarkdale. The event…
Sedona, AZ — The Democrats of the Red Rocks (DORR) host “Disinformation and False Narratives in Today’s Media Landscape” with Catherine (Cathy) Sigmon, Arizona’s Civic Engagement Beyond Voting (CEBV), and Jody Rein, Indivisible Truth Brigade, at 9:30 am on Friday, September 19 at the Sedona Community Center, 2615 Melody Lane in West Sedona and on zoom. False narratives flood the airwaves, and once-trusted sources are increasingly suppressed or compromised. Catherine Sigmon and Jody Rein will discuss the meaning of objective truth, how to distinguish fact from fiction, and how to encourage others to think critically before accepting or spreading disinformation. …
Prescott, Arizona (September 11, 2025) – The Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center is honored to present living legend Mavis Staples in concert on Saturday, October 11 at 7 p.m. A true icon of gospel, soul, R&B, and the civil rights movement, Mavis Staples has been uplifting audiences for more than six decades. From her groundbreaking work with her family’s group The Staple Singers (“I’ll Take You There,” “Respect Yourself,” “If You’re Ready [Come Go With Me]”) to her celebrated solo career, Staples’ music has become the soundtrack of inspiration, justice, and joy. Staples’ new album Sad and Beautiful World (out November 7) honors her powerful legacy…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ — So? The mayor has been censured. Now, where do we go from here? Everybody and their mother know that a censure issued by a council is mostly a formal, public statement of disapproval It’s symbolic—it doesn’t usually remove the mayor from office or strip away their legal powers. Unless the city’s charter or local laws specifically say otherwise, a censured mayor generally keeps all of their mayoral powers: signing ordinances, presiding over meetings, representing the city, etc. Further: There is nowhere in the Sedona charter a section that says “If the mayor is censured,…
SEDONA, Ariz. – The city welcomes the public to join the Sedona Police Department for the Community Outreach Event, formally known as National Night Out on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025, from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at The Hub at Posse Grounds, located at 525 Posse Ground Road. This family-friendly event is an opportunity to promote police-community partnerships, crime prevention, and public safety, and bring police and citizens together in a positive way. The Sedona Police Department will host representatives from public, private and non-profit organizations that are working together to keep Sedona a safe place to live, work and visit,…
Sue Buffum and Dr. Mark Bocchicchio bring leadership experience and a lifelong passion for music as the organization prepares for its 43rd season. SEDONA, Ariz., September 10, 2025 – Chamber Music Sedona is pleased to announce the appointment of Susan (Sue) Buffum and Dr. Mark Bocchicchio to its Board of Trustees. Both of these exceptionally qualified new additions bring deep personal connections to music along with valuable leadership and professional experience, which will further strengthen the organization’s mission of presenting outstanding classical performances and fostering a love of music throughout Northern Arizona. Sue Buffum moved to Sedona in 2017 after a distinguished career in finance on the East…
By D-Step Sedona, AZ — What is the value, to humanity, in downplaying AI’s advance? If the commentators believe they know a lot about the technology to be certain of its limitations, are they simply opposing those they say are overestimating the technology? Wherever AI is, what is likely to be its biggest casualty? Human intelligence. So, for those that claim to care, what should they care about? Human intelligence. What does it mean that artificial intelligence can do what human intelligence does? This is the most important question of this era. AI makes mistakes, but when it does fine, with…
Sedona, AZ — Sedona Sister Cities and the Polish American Congress are proud to cosponsor Sedona’s first authentic Polish Picnic on Saturday, September 20, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Posse Grounds Park. This free, family-friendly event will feature delicious Polish food and beer, traditional games, and vibrant cultural entertainment. A highlight of the day will be a special performance by Biołe Góry – the Arizona Polish Highlanders Youth Group. Formed earlier this year, Biołe Góry brings to life the rich traditions of Poland’s Tatra Mountains through lively dance, beautiful songs, and authentic folk costumes. Their mission extends beyond…
By Dav-Ste Sedona, AZ — There is a new [September 5, 2025] paper review in Scientific American, How the Brain Tells Imagination from Reality, stating that, “Picture an apple, any apple. As long as you don’t have aphantasia—the inability to visualize things in your mind’s eye—this suggestion triggers brain activity that’s surprisingly similar to what happens when you see a real-world apple with your eyes. Such neural overlap is economical because both cases require the brain’s visual system to carry out many of the same tasks. But it also raises a question: How does our brain tell reality and imagination apart.” “Neuroscientists…