… days immersed in nature on and and around lakes imprints some very wonderful memories in the mind and recalling them places me right back on the lake and all the beautiful sights and creatures that were encountered. I have spent days pouring through folders filled with photographs and each one brought back great memories … one folder filled with images from a day on Lake Mary was no exception. It was a day when the shoreline was blanketed with yellow flowers, the water was calm and the flowers were reflected in the water and in the photo below a…
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Sedona News – On Saturday, March 26, 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…
By Rose Boerner, NAMI Yavapai Sedona News – Our next Mental Health Monday program will take place via Zoom on March 28th, 10:00 to 11:30 AM, and will focus on police responses when a mental health crisis occurs. If you have ever been afraid to call the police during a mental health crisis, the program will explain: What to do when you have to call 9-1-1 and what to expect. Behavioral Health Training for Officers in Arizona. Understanding cop culture. What is CIT Training and how can it help your family. Amanda Stamps, Vice President Arizona Crisis Intervention Team Association, Retired Mesa Police…
Camp Verde News – Join Yavapai County Community Health Services in Camp Verde Community Library’s Terracotta Room at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, April 19th for the first in a series of 8 weekly Tai Chi classes. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. Tai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact, because tai chi is a low-impact…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona News: Probably one of the stupidest political slogans ever created was the “No Home Rule” slogan adopted by those seeking eliminate the Alternative Limitation Rule- Option for the City four years ago. Proponents sought to remove the City’s control over its budget (Home Rule) and put state-imposed limits on it that would have affected the city’s ability to freely fund vital services without the state imposing limits. Placed on the ballot four years ago as required by law, the No Home Rule and a sister Permanent Base Adjustment effort initiated by a group of Sedona citizens,…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory Words are interesting, an attempt to nail down that which could never be pinned in place, like a photograph, an experience caught in amber, a freeze frame stolen from the ever-moving motion picture show. Hilarious it seems, at least through the lens here. Giggles roll through like clouds on a summer day accompanied by a gentle shaking of the head, a wow, what a hoot, and ever deepening gratitude for this fascinating world of wonder. I love words. It would be a much poorer world without them, but the senses are the real juice: the intoxicating…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona encore of the acclaimed new drama “I’ll Find You” showing March 25-31 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “I’ll Find You” premiered at the recent Sedona International Film Festival where it was one of the highest rated audience choice films in the narrative lineup. Audience members and critics have been raving about the film. Inspired by stories of Polish musicians from the 30-40’s, “I’ll Find You” is an uncommon love story: romantic, but with the love of music which draws the characters together. A young…
Sedona News – Candelen is pleased to announce their upcoming virtual event, Talking to Kids About Tough Sh*t, starting at 6:00pm MST (Arizona Time) on Tuesday, March 29, through Facebook Live. This event will include raw, open dialogue about navigating conversations with children to address difficult topics such as divorce, death of a loved one or pet, school shootings, sex, suicide, war, illness, natural disasters, COVID-19, bullying, and more. Participants will hear honest, real-life reflections from a diverse panel of parents to dissect what was addressed well in their conversations, what could have been addressed better, and how both adult…
By Carson Ralston Camp Verde News – Join us on Thursday, March 31st from 5:30-7:00 pm in Camp Verde Community Library’s Fireside Room for our next free Music in the Stacks Special Concert Series featuring Marty & Lil. Music in the Stacks Special Concert Series is a showcase of local and national musicians who entertain regularly in Northern Arizona. There will be one band or solo artist that plays for the duration of the concert with a different artist playing each month, on the last Thursday of the month Camp Verde Community Library is located just off of Montezuma Castle…
Verde Valley News – If you’re itching to get your hands dirty, save Saturday, March 26, 2022 for the Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum Plant Sale. Starting at 8:00 AM, the parking lot in front of the Clark Memorial Clubhouse (19 North Ninth, Clarkdale) will be transformed into a gardener’s paradise featuring locally-grown perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, succulents, cactus, trees, shrubs and house plants. Free seeds will be distributed while they last. Master Gardeners from Yavapai and Coconino Counties will be on hand to answer questions and to offer advice on how to establish these ready-to-grow plants in your garden.…
Sedona News – Members of the Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild will have their spinning wheels humming for “Monday at the Museum” at the Sedona Heritage Museum on March 28, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The spinners’ guild was formed over 35 years ago by Mary Pendleton of the Pendleton Weaving studio in Sedona along with a few weavers in the Verde Valley. The guild continues today with some 40 to 50 members actively pursuing Fiber Arts such as weaving, spinning, basket-making, dyeing and knitting. They would be happy to share their art with you, and to answer any questions…
… it always a joy to see young donkey foals romp around and then a quick return to mom for a snuggle and I love you, before heading out for some more playful activities. Donkeys have a life span of between 40 and 50 years, have excellent memories and domesticated donkeys have been used in agriculture for thousands of years. There are hundreds of wild donkeys in the Lake Pleasant area and we frequently see them from the lake as we cruise the shores. Typically we cover 25 + miles of shoreline when we go down there and as a…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival presents “An Evening with Ted: Exploring Central and Northern Arizona”. There will be two shows: Friday, March 25 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 26 at 4 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Join Ted as he guides you through the wonders and beauty of Sedona, the Colorado Plateau and Northern/Central Arizona from a perspective that few have ever seen … the beauty of the red rocks as seen from above and through the clouds, volcanoes and mountains, canyons and rivers … and on the ground his beautiful and unique…
Verde Valley News – A Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Detective was notified over the weekend by the online bond service used by the Yavapai County Jail that a stolen credit card was used to pay for the $15,000 bond of Kelsey Scott. The bond service informed detectives that additional attempts were made by the same individual to use stolen credit cards to bond out another inmate, Ashley Trancygier, who is in custody on previous drug charges. Approximately 20 attempts were made to bond Trancygier out using 13 stolen credit cards. The detective immediately began contacting some of the credit card…
Sedona News – Sedona musical artists Mychal and Theresa are giving a free concert at Posse Grounds Pavilion on Thursday, March 24, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Mychal and Theresa have coordinated with Unicef to host a fundraiser to benefit the people of Ukraine. This fundraiser information will be shared with concert goers, and can also be found on their website at mychalandtheresa.com Mychal and Theresa Lotz are performing and recording artists who moved from Southern California to Sedona in 2017, and are the former Music Directors of St. John Vianney Church in Sedona. They own a home in Sedona, and…