Camp Verde, AZ – Join us in the Terracotta Room at 1:00 pm on Monday, September 15th for a rare chance to hear stories from a Holocaust survivor. Hear award winning author Dirk van Leenen’s captivating life story of growing up in World War II, the invasion of Holland, and how history is repeating itself. He re-lives his father’s involvement in the “resistance”, how Dirk was a decoy, and the great escape from the last train to the concentration camp. Van Leenen’s parents hid more than 1000 Jews under the floorboards of their home in Holland. They would be transported to…
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An authentic portrait of female resilience inspired by the women and girls who live it Sedona, AZ — The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona premiere of “East of Wall” showing Sept. 12-18 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “East of Wall” is an authentic portrait of female resilience in the ”New West” inspired and played by the women and girls who live it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwGEF8B6Bcw Set in the Badlands of South Dakota, Tabatha, a young, rebellious rancher, who rescues and resells horses, must make hard decisions to deal with her fractured family, financial uncertainty of losing…
Sentience: Ask the Scientific Method, If AI has Exceeded Human Intelligence By David Stephen Sedona, AZ — There is a recent [September, 1, 2025] report on SciTechDaily, “AI Is Not Intelligent at All” – Expert Warns of Worldwide Threat to Human Dignity, stating that, “AI is not intelligent in any human sense at all. It is a triumph in engineering, not in cognitive behavior. It has no clue what it’s doing or why – there’s no thought process as a human would understand it, just pattern recognition stripped of embodiment, memory, empathy, or wisdom.” What is the proof that AI is…
Sedona, Az — The Sedona Sister Cities Association celebrated a historic milestone on August 30, 2025, with an official friendship signing ceremony between Sedona, Arizona and Jasło, Poland. Mayors Scott Jablow of Sedona and Adam Kostraub of Jasło signed official letters of intent via Zoom, formalizing the commitment to strengthen cultural and personal ties between the two cities. Supporters from both Sedona and Jasło attended the ceremony, joined by U.S. Consul in Poland, Colette Clark, who emphasized the importance of building bridges through personal relationships in today’s world. Adding to the celebration, the Verde Valley Wine Consortium was a featured…
VERDE VALLEY, Ariz. – Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced plans to centralize the cancer services it provides in the Verde Valley by constructing a new cancer center location on the Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) campus in Cottonwood. The project construction is expected to commence in late winter/early spring of 2026. The cancer center will produce 30,000 square feet of clinical care, and will incorporate all cancer services under one roof. The plan will involve closing Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare in Sedona, in an effort to reduce travel times for many patients. NAH conducted a study of patients who…
SEDONA, Ariz. – The city invites residents to apply for the Fall 2025 Sedona Police Department Community Police Academy, a free program designed to experience firsthand engagement with the Sedona Police Department, have a better understanding of the department’s role within the community and foster a collaborative relationship with residents. The eight-week program will be held every Tuesday evening from 6 to 9 p.m., starting Oct. 7, 2025. It is designed for Sedona residents and business community members, helping to create open communication between the department’s community members and the Sedona Police Department staff. The program also helps police staff…
The best gifts aren’t under the tree — they’re the ones you never saw coming Sedona, AZ — The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Baltimorons” showing Sept. 12-17 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. On Christmas Eve, Cliff — a down-on-his luck comedian who can’t catch a break — chips a tooth, and suddenly finds himself in the late-night care of Didi, a sharp-witted, no-nonsense dentist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6t-h68UuhI What should have been a quick fix unfolds into an unforgettable night of unexpected twists, comic mishaps, and a brewing heartfelt…
The Master Musicians Symposium is set for Friday, September 19 from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the elegant Mary Fisher Theater at 2030 SR 89A, at the corner of Coffee Pot Dr. Refreshments will be available. Questions from th audience welcome. Tickets are only $10; a portion of any net will be donated to the Arizona School for the Deaf. Here’s the line up of our professionals who all hail from our art-loving community.
SEDONA, Ariz. – Beginning Sept. 4. 2025, Sedona Shuttle will return to its regular hours – from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thursday through Sunday – on the Route 11 Trailhead service to and from the West SR-89A Park & Ride and Dry Creek Vista and Mescal trailheads. Also, Route 12 from Posse Grounds to Dry Creek Vista Trailhead will not be reinstated. Hikers and bikers headed for Dry Creek Vista and Mescal trailheads should go to the West SR-89A Park & Ride and catch the Route 11. During the hot summer months, the Route 11 schedule was modified to…
Sedona, AZ-7/20/25 – Emerson Theater Collaborative is proud to present the world premiere of Silence is Not Golden by Anita Yellin Simons, September 12-14, 2025, at Verde Valley School’s Brady Hall. This thought-provoking production explores the complexities of domestic abuse. This production is made possible by Janis Ian and Rude Girl Publishing Inc. Before the days of Phil Donahue or Oprah, no one talked about domestic abuse or self-esteem — it was a private and embarrassing subject. Linda, a young newlywed, is so in love with her husband Larry that she believes him when he tells her everything is her…
(PHOENIX, Ariz. – Aug. 25, 2025) – Mercy Care has awarded The Foster Alliance a 2025 Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Community Reinvestment Grant in the amount of $100,000 to expand access to basic essentials for children in foster care and deepen the impact of services for families across Northern Arizona. The funding will be distributed across multiple programs, ensuring children and caregivers receive vital items such as clothing, beds, and hygiene items—resources that not only meet immediate needs but help restore dignity and stability during times of crisis. “This generous grant from Mercy C.A.R.E.S. will significantly expand our capacity to meet the…
Prescott, Arizona (Sep. 3, 2025) – Ten community college presidents of the Arizona Community College Coordinating Council (AC4) unanimously nominated Yavapai College President Dr. Lisa Rhine to represent the state’s community colleges on the Arizona Commerce Authority’s Board of Directors on August 22. Dr. Rhine is replacing Mohave Community College President Dr. Stacy Klippenstein. Dr. Rhine, the tenth president of Yavapai College, has over 36 years of leadership experience in colleges and universities in Ohio, Kentucky, Virginia and Arizona. Dr. Rhine serves on numerous local, regional and national commissions, task forces and boards including service on the Commission on Economic and…
By DaSt If consciousness makes an individual feel cold or thirsty, what makes the person react to it? If a person knows, what makes that knowledge usable? Consciousness is available and almost completely predictable. Intelligence is rare, especially the specialized type, for purposes. As artificial intelligence takes off, the most important research priority in science is human intelligence. What exactly is it? How does it work? What, in the brain, is responsible for intelligence? Can it be naturally optimized to withstand artificial intelligence? Can a display be possible for a parallel to explore how it works and so forth? Sedona,…
Camp Verde, AZ – In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Camp Verde Community Library (CVCL) is excited to present a contest for grades K through 12, and a series of interactive workshops centered around Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead. These engaging activities are designed for families and children to explore and celebrate this significant tradition. Starting September 15, 2025, CVCL will launch its Dia de los Muertos Art, Coloring, & Craft Contest. Entry forms and coloring supplies will be available for pickup at the library. The contest invites participants to use their creativity to reflect the…
Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen presentation of art series at Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre Sedona, AZ — Sedona International Film Festival presents the Great Art on Screen series with “Painting the Soul of the 20th Century: Pellizza Da Volpedo” on Sept. 14 and 16 at the festival’s Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. Great Art on Screen is a series of documentaries featuring an in-depth look at the most extraordinary and groundbreaking art masters of their time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQY4XWuOe8k “Painting the Soul of the 20th Century: Pellizza Da Volpedo” tells the story of the tormented life of divisionist painter Giuseppe Pellizza (1868-1907), famous for his…