Author: Tommy

By Tommy Acosta Sedona News: My little cat Teela is now 22 years-old and it looks like she has a feline version of “Catzheimer’s Disease.” She is experiencing age-related dementia and my attention needs to ever more be focused on helping her continue to live a full and well lived cat’s life to the end of her days. She no longer wants to use the doggie/cat door she used to go in and out of the house at will. And her desire to go outside has been greatly diminished. I am sure because she knows she is no longer strong…

  Sedona News: Today I heard from two people whose email suddenly stopped working. My cell phone will not receive calls. When I tried to enter my account, it would not accept my password. When I changed the password, it would not accept the new password either. More and more of the largest corporations are being hacked. It can be quite frustrating if you don’t expect it. We expect things to work. But I think more and more we will be seeing that they don’t, at least not with any consistency.   Fewer and fewer people trust the government, the…

By Amaya Gayle Gregory Sedona News: A dear friend did my astrology chart many years back and I happened upon it today. I love happening. It seems so magical, so synchronistic, and yet, when my eyes and heart are open leads to the realization that life is nothing but synchronicity. Nothing else is happening here. I was musing about why the writing that comes through me seems to be all over the board. One day I write from the lived non-dual understanding and the next I am speaking from my lived experiences of seeming duality. Another friend recently asked me about…

All-star cast featured in lighthearted tale of family and community at Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (October 2, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the entertaining and lighthearted new film “Tango Shalom” showing Oct. 8-14 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. From the director of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” comes a new favorite family that will dance its way into your heart. “Tango Shalom” features an award-winning ensemble cast including Lainie Kazan, Renée Taylor, Joseph Bologna (in his final role), and Dancing with the Stars’ pro Karina Smirnoff.

Prescott AZ (October 2, 2021) – Yavapai County Recorder, Leslie Hoffman would like to announce the following information: The last day to register to vote for the November 2, 2021 Election is Monday, October 4, 2021 for the following jurisdictions: City of Prescott – General Election Crown King Fire District Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary School District Mingus Union High School District

CH’ÍHOOTSOOÍ, DINÉTAH (Window Rock, Navajo Nation) (October 2, 2021) – Yee Ha’ólníi Doo d/b/a Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund has implemented a vaccination campaign aimed at increasing vaccination numbers on the Navajo Nation and safeguarding our communities against further increases in Delta variant cases. Yee Ha’ólníi Doo has launched an intensive effort to increase public health education in our communities, as research has shown that vaccinated individuals are still able to carry and pass on the coronavirus. Campaign team volunteers are currently providing virtual outreach of public health education throughout various regions of the Navajo Nation to encourage…

Sedona AZ (October 2, 2021) – The city of Sedona and hired contractor Paul R. Peterson Construction, Inc., have begun construction of the Posse Grounds Parking and Soldiers Pass Road Shared-Use Path Project. Crews recently began mobilizing equipment into the area for removal of select vegetation within the city’s right-of-way on the east side of Soldiers Pass Road where the shared-use path will go, in preparation of the installation of the stabilized decomposed granite pathway surface.

Sedona AZ (October 2, 2021) – If you have a piece of wood and a wood carving knife, come to Monday at the Museum at Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday, October 11th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and join the Verde Valley Woodcarvers. Hundreds of people have tried their hand at carving with this group since its founding in 1997 by Norm Knight. The group consists of carvers ranging from beginners to master carvers. Come by with your own equipment or just come to watch these artisans do relief carving, chip carving, and bark carving. There is no fee for…

Sedona AZ (October 2, 2021) – Yavapai County is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan to cover the next 10 years. This critical document will guide the Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as County Supervisors as they consider development proposals over the next decade. To take this important survey CLICK ON THIS LINK. If you are not yet familiar with the process for updating the Comprehensive Plan, CLICK HERE for an explanation.

Powerful and magnetic actor featured In festival’s “Men In Hollywood” series at Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (September 30, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom” on Tuesday, Oct. 5 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Tony Curtis: Driven to Stardom” is the second film in an eight-week tribute to “Men in Hollywood” series featuring a different male celebrity each week. Tony Curtis, the man who influenced Elvis Presley and James Dean, was one of the very first teen idols and one of the last real movie…

Cottonwood AZ (September 30, 2021) – Old Town Center for the Arts is pleased to begin presenting live concerts and events this Fall and beyond. Here are some highlights of upcoming events to mark your calendar. You can find ticket info below. “We’re really excited to continue our concert events’” Co-Director of OTCA commented. “After a year and half absence, we’re sensing that our ‘audience’ also looks forward to returning to live events, to hear, witness, and experience some sensational performances.”

Sedona AZ (September 30, 2021) – The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising motorists that overnight lane restrictions will start Sunday night, Oct. 3, at the intersection of State Routes 89A and 179, known locally as the “Y Roundabout,” in Sedona as work continues on the intersection modernization project.

Sedona AZ (September 30, 2021) – Salsa Night with Dana on Mondays starting Aug. 30 through Oct. 11, 7 to 8 p.m. Dana De Luz leads this Salsa 101 six-week series where you’ll learn and perfect at least 15 easy salsa steps. Have fun while enjoying lively Latin music certain to get your hips moving! Each class will include a warm-up with Latin motion techniques and review of steps from the previous week. Then we’ll learn some new steps. Put on the music and shake those hips! Advanced registration is recommended. For the six week series the price is $120, or drop-in for $30…

By Ted Grussing … what is the price of a feather … perhaps the life of the one who grows the feather … thus a fair lady at the ball wears a hat with the feather removed from the beautiful creature that was killed to provide the fashionable adornment. The great egret was hunted almost to extinction in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries … more than 95% of them were killed for their breeding plumage feathers The practice was banned and the egrets made a rapid recovery … many other birds and animals have found their way into…

Cottonwood AZ (September 29, 2021) – Step back in time as the creepier and quirkier side of Cottonwood Arizona’s history is unveiled through a tour of the Clemenceau Heritage Museum on October Friday and Saturday afternoons between 3:00-5:00pm.  Seven creepy stations introduce participants to unusual happenings of the creepier kind in Cottonwood, Arizona’s history.  Come in costume to add to the fun of this family friendly adventure.