Verde Valley News – Please join us in honoring fallen Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Richard Lopez at a (flameless) candlelight vigil Sunday, July 3, 2022, on the North side of the Prescott Courthouse at 8pm. Sgt. Lopez was shot and killed in the line of duty Tuesday, June 28, 2022, while responding to a call in the Cordes Lakes area. We ask that you bring a flameless or battery-operated candle to avoid the use of open flames. You are also welcome to download a digital candle from the app or play store on your cellular device.
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Sedona News – The city of Sedona seeks one applicant for a seat on the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) Local Board as one member’s term approaches expiration. The PSPRS Local Board administers the pension system for the Sedona Police Department and follows the rules of the PSPRS system and Arizona Revised Statutes. Additionally, the board makes decisions for Sedona police officers on issues such as membership in the system and approving retirements and service purchase requests. Meetings are scheduled as needed and are required at least twice a year by state statute; those interested must live within city…
By Rabbi Alicia Magal Shalom and greetings from the Rabbi, Board of Directors, and congregation of the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley. All the services, classes, and programs are listed on the synagogue website. Come join us either in person or online. See jcsvv.org for instructions to register for in-person services or online links. Visitors are welcome to attend services. On Friday, July 8, a Friday evening Erev Shabbat service, led by Joe Berger, VP of the Religious Affairs Committee and other congregants, begins at 5:30 pm both in person and on Zoom, and livestreamed for members and their…
… another nice day and this evening I found myself waffling on every thought for images for the missive tonight … so I began doodling and playing with different images from different times and places to see if I could make a composite work again this evening. Ended up with the image caption, Leap Of Faith with One going for it as she prepares to make the leap, she still has a full nine lives left , so that if she screws up there is still a future for her. We don’t do so well. Below a more traditional…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theatres around the world to present the award-winning mountain bike film “Accomplice” showing on day only: Thursday, July 7 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. It’s a moment time-stamped in our brains. Maybe it was a birthday gift. Or perhaps you saved paycheck after paycheck to finally purchase one. However you met your first bicycle, it was the pedal strokes that came afterward that hooked you onto something intangible. Adventure. Connection. Freedom. From the producers of “UnReal” and…
Verde Valley News – In response to the June 28th tragic death of Sergeant Richard Lopez, the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is coordinating a community support campaign to raise money for the Lopez family during this excruciating time. If you would like to donate, you can send checks, money orders/cashier’s checks or bring cash to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. All checks must be made out to YCSO Employee Fund with, “Benevolence Fund: Richard Lopez” written on the memo line. These funds can be mailed or brought to: The Sheriff’s Office, Attention Kelly Fraher, 255 East Gurley Street, Prescott, AZ…
… it would have been such a nice landing … sorry Geoffrey, really sorry. The Ospreys have been getting such good food at the Rainbow Trout Farm up canyon that they have grown beyond all reasonable expectations and are now leaving their home in the canyon seeking larger prey … This super Osprey came down canyon and about the same time this V tail Bonanza piloted by a friend was on final and preparing to settle on the runway … with a laser focus our genetically superior Osprey saw him and swept in for the kill … not sure what…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival presents Ballet in Cinema on Sunday, July 3 when it hosts the big screen premiere of “Swan Lake” – a new production from The Royal Ballet in London. There will be one show at 3:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The Royal Ballet’s version of this classic love story mixes spectacle, mystery and passion. This beloved fairytale represents the battle between good and evil, and the attempt of love to conquer all. The magic of the lakes, forests and palaces is brought to life with glittering designs by John…
Sedona News – The city opened new July and August appointments for Straight Talk with Karen, a program in which once a month, residents can come to City Hall and sit down with City Manager Karen Osburn to discuss any topic of their choice. The goal of this popular program is to facilitate an opportunity for residents to meet with Osburn on any question, concern, issue or general topic they would like to talk about. The July and August format will feature an open forum, so that up to four residents can sit down together with Osburn, hear each other’s…
Sedona News – Due to significant precipitation received across the Coconino National Forest, fire restrictions and certain area closures will be lifted starting at noon on June 28. The Walnut Canyon and Pumphouse Wash area closures will be lifted, and most of the forest will have no fire restrictions other than those which are in place permanently every year. Fire-related area closures will remain in effect around the perimeters of the Pipeline and Haywire fires but have been reduced in size. Another fire-related closure still in effect is that of the Fossil Creek area due to last year’s Backbone Fire. The decision to lift…
Sedona News – The Rotary Club of Sedona Village hosted their end of year breakfast and included a service project for those in need on Tuesday, June 28. This annual event is held in June and marks the completion of the president’s term and the handing over of duties to the next in line. Heather Hermen served as club president from July 2021-June 2022 and was recognized for the term she served and handed over the duties to incoming president, Carolyn Martin. Others were recognized for their dedication and commitment to Rotary, the community, and service above self. The highlight…
… at the meeting of a small group of photographers I was at last night, one of the members showed a photogrraph of the Little Colorado River taken from in the river that I had never seen before … it was beautiful and I bought it. With permission from the photographer I will share a small size image and his contact information with you in case you are looking for a terrific shot too. Going to have the print displayed with one of my aerial shots of the Confluence and the Little Colorado river. So I went through a lot…
Sedona News – On Saturday, July 2, Anthony Mazzella’s “Legends of Guitar” concert will be rocking the Mary Fisher Theatre in Sedona. Anthony has added new songs to his repertoire so be sure to come hear his latest interpretations of guitar classics. “Legends of Guitar” is a tribute show to famous guitar players and their music. The show features world renowned guitar virtuoso Anthony Mazzella who plays it all live. Legendary guitarists whose music is featured in the show are Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Jimi Page (Led Zeppelin), The Edge (U2), Pete Townsend (The Who), David Gilmour (Pink…
Sedona News – UPDATE – On Sunday, June 24, 2022, Miller’s vehicle was discovered near the Honanki Heritage Site on Forest Service Road 525. The vehicle was parked at this location sometime around June 19, 2022. Miller has not yet been located. If you have any information, please call the Sedona Police Department at 928-282-3100. ### Sedona News – On Sunday, June 19, 2022, Yolan Miller was last seen at about 4 pm after telling a friend that she was going to Jerome. Miller’s roommate saw her leaving in a hurry from their Sedona residence, wearing a bright teal…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory We’ve been nice. We’ve kept our mouths shut and denied our intuition. After all, it’s doesn’t feel spiritual to call out hurt people even when they are hurting other people. We’ve waited for our friends and family to change, for their hearts to expand. We’ve stood by and watched as harm piles upon harm. We’ve said things like, “Everyone is entitled to their opinion.” and “I can only change myself.” We’ve bypassed the harm and overlooked the damage and continued to work on ourselves, on our shadows, on opening our hearts even further, thinking that more…