By Ted Grussing … we made it, we’re here and beginning another terrific year … it is hard to complain about much when you are alive and able to enjoy all that is available to us on this little planet we call home. We’ll start the year with this photo of a Grackle that I shot whilst he was perched on the handrail of a steel dock at Bubbling Ponds Fishery in Page Springs this past week. He may be looking for some food in the bucket at the end of the dock … checking us out or perhaps…
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Sedona News – The Sedona Historical Society will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the vintage western film made in Sedona, ‘Pony Soldier’, on Sunday, February 6 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The afternoon of cinematic excellence and Sedona movie history will begin when doors open at 3:00 p.m. 2022 celebrates 70 years since the release of ‘Pony Soldier’, which starred several Hollywood greats, including Tyrone Power, Cameron Mitchell, Robert Horton, Thomas Gomez, and Penny Edwards. As usual back in that era, Sedona doubled for someplace else, in this case cast in the movie as the Canadian Rockies. During the pre-film…
By Craig Swanson President, Keep Sedona Beautiful Sedona News – Keep Sedona Beautiful was formed fifty years ago by a group of dedicated citizens to protect the beauty and natural environment of our area. Throughout our golden anniversary year of 2022, we’ll be celebrating our past accomplishments and highlighting our current and future initiatives. We’ve created an anniversary logo that you see to the left, and have revised our mission statement to more accurately reflect who we are and what we do. The mission of KSB is “To protect and enhance the scenic beauty and natural environment of Sedona and…
By Nikki and John Ramagli and Joanna Horton McPherson Sedona News – After the closing of the Big Park Community School (BPCS) families longed to have a place in the community where our kids could learn together. We had the vision to create a neighborhood school in a dedicated space, and that vision became the Sedona Village Learning Center (SVLC), an early childhood program currently located on the former BPCS campus. Going on our 2nd year our kids are thriving at SVLC. As working parents, we are grateful to have an excellent school right in the Village. It is what…
Sedona AZ : On Saturday, January 8, 2022 from 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM MST sat the Sedona Artists Market Gallery located at 2081 West State Route 89A, Suite 11, Sedona, AZ 86336, here will be a Prayer Painting event with Sheryl Rogers. With your energy and prayers, the forgiving nature of paint – you will create a powerful tool to manifestation, meditation and healling. Your Prayer Painting is a beautiful visual way to amplify the process of your connection to your deep desires and to bring Inner Peace. Paint N Play is an expressive and joyful process of creating works…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ. — What a year. What a sad, sad year for so many. We lost relatives, friends, homes, our freedoms, our sense of well-being and peace of mind. A constantly mutating virus that continues to wreak havoc across the planet, weather gone wild, tornados decimating communities, floods, fires, riots and insurrections; criminals running rampant through stores, killings and muggings, rapes and murder abound, there almost seems to be no end to this plaque of calamities. As we stumble into 2022, it appears that things will only get worse. For some, the damage has not just been…
… this morning I got a call from a friend and he suggested we head out and find some creatures with wings to shoot … not a lot of sun, pretty cool and rain in the forecast … what would any sane photographer or ex duck hunter do? Yep, 20 minutes later we were out the door and in search of. I got this shot of two Snow Geese as they were headed out of the pond we were shooting … close formation and no doubt headed into the new year 2022. The photo below is one from earlier…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the globe in hosting the Vertical Life Film Tour on Thursday, Jan. 13 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Join us for Australia & New Zealand’s very own climbing film tour. This year’s tour features four diverse and inspirational films. The Vertical Life Film Tour was created and conceived by the team behind Vertical Life Magazine in 2020 when many events were being impacted by COVID-19. This year the tour will run with an all-new set of films focused on climbing,…
Sedona News – After a thorough search for the most qualified candidate, the city of Sedona promoted JoAnne Cook as the new city clerk. Cook has worked for the city of Sedona for over seven years, first as the deputy city clerk and most recently as a human resources specialist. She is also a Certified Municipal Clerk (CMC) through the International Institute of Municipal Clerks. “I am honored and excited for the opportunity to serve the community, City Council, and my colleagues as city clerk. When I first came to work for the city of Sedona as the deputy city…
Verde Valley News – El Valle Artist Association (EVAA) will hold its first meeting of the New Year on Jan. 13 at 1:00 pm at the Pine Shadows Club House located at 2050 W. State Route 89A, Cottonwood, AZ. Social distancing and masks are recommended. If you are an artist or interested in the arts, come to the meeting. The meeting includes a business session, selection of Artist of the Month and an Art demo by Artist Rita Bingham demonstrating “Exploring Watercolor Effects on Mylar ” in advance of her workshop January 29. Contact Nadine Cummins 480-375-0982 for workshop information.…
Sedona News – … there are so many beautiful shots of those incredible creatures who wing it daily, so this missive is dedicated to them … they are not raptors, they are every other creature that has been blessed with wings and flies. The shot above is a pair of Cinnamon Teal that are spiraling upwards from the ponds at Page Springs forming almost a ballet type scene … water flying everywhere from the enormous energy being expended to make it into flight. Below we have a Great Egret departing a quiet cove he was hunting and the early…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning documentary “Torn” showing Jan. 7-12 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. When world-renowned climber Alex Lowe was tragically lost in a deadly avalanche, his best friend and climbing partner went on to marry his widow and help raise his three sons. This profoundly intimate film from eldest son Max, captures the family’s intense personal journey toward understanding as they finally lay him to rest. Widely hailed as the greatest mountaineer of his day, Alex Lowe was a hero to a generation…
Sedona News – Do you have questions about healthcare coverage and open enrollment windows? Get answers. Bring your questions to an informal Meet & Greet-style Q&A session at Camp Verde Community Library on Friday, January 7 at 2:30p in the Terracotta Room. Relax and enjoy sweet and savory snacks and warm beverages while you interact with representatives from Medicare, Medicaid (AHCCCS), and the Affordable Care Act Marketplace who are available to listen and share their expertise. Emma Onawa, Benefits & Education Specialist with the Family Involvement Center will provide information about AHCCCS. Roberta Trovinger, Licensed Sales Agent with Aurora Benefits…
Sedona News – Renowned guest violinist Rachel Barton Pine will perform Joseph White’s Violin Concerto in F# minor with the Verde Valley Sinfonietta, under the direction of Music Director Kevin Kozacek, on Sunday, January 16th in the Sedona Performing Arts Center at 2:30 PM. Pine is an internationally known soloist and recording artist. In recent years Pine has researched the works of well-respected Black composers whose works have been unjustly ignored by mainstream orchestras. According to the Sinfonietta’s Music Director, Kevin Kozacek,“Since this is the Martin Luther King holiday weekend, I thought we would showcase two fine works by Black composers as a…
– 100 Women Who Care Sedona-Verde Valley Chapter selected Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters as the nonprofit to receive $12,150 at its recent Giving Circle. They presented the funds at the YBBBS Cottonwood office on Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. “With volunteerism at historic lows, school closures and other timely challenges, this generous investment in Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters will enable YBBBS to continue connecting to those volunteers, youth and families that need it most,” said Executive Director Erin Mabery. YBBBS matches volunteers (Bigs) from all walks of life with youth (Littles). A successful match lasts at least one year,…