By Ted Grussing… sharing the planet with the likes of these two creatures has to bring a smile and happiness into our lives. Without any thoughts of the silliness that humans concern themselves with, these fabulous creatures go about their daily lives accomplishing what they must, to survive and make it through each day.
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John Boyega, Olivia Cooke and Bill Skarsgard star in new drama at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (August 24, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed drama “Naked Singularity” showing Sept. 3-9 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Naked Singularity” features a stellar ensemble cast, including John Boyega, Olivia Cooke, Bill Skarsgard, Ed Skrein, Linda Lavin and Tim Blake Nelson. The film is based on the 2008 novel, “A Naked Singularity” by Sergio De La Pava.
Improper off-road vehicle use can trigger crashes, roadside damagePhoenix AZ (August 24, 2021) – While all-terrain vehicles are a popular way to explore off-road areas, the Arizona Department of Transportation reminds ATV riders it is illegal and unsafe to drive these vehicles along state roadways.The shoulders of state highways are only to be used only for emergencies, not for joyrides.
By Ted Grussing… I took this shot last Friday when a friend and I went down to Lake Pleasant to go hunt for what ever wildlife we could find. As always there were a lot of donkeys all around the lake and some, like this gal, were taking sunbaths on the very sandy beaches … she had just awoken from a nap and this rather silly grin on her face … a look of pure joy and “I’m alive” outlook on life.
Trailblazing dance pioneer Alvin Ailey featured in documentary at the Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (August 23, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Ailey” on Monday, Aug. 30 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Alvin Ailey was a trailblazing pioneer who found salvation through dance. “Ailey” traces the full contours of this brilliant and enigmatic man whose search for the truth in movement resulted in enduring choreography that centers on the Black American experience with grace, strength, and unparalleled beauty.
Yavapai County AZ (August 23, 2021) – MATFORCE, a primary prevention organization that focuses on stopping youth drug use before it starts, is offering virtual parenting classes to parents, caregivers, community members that work with youth.Parenting the Love and Logic Way® is a 6-week parenting education program designed to give parents tools to help during the challenging times of parenting. This program is based on a psychologically sound parenting and teaching philosophy called Love and Logic.
Sedona AZ (August 23, 2021) – How do our food choices impact our Verde Valley food System? The public is invited to participate in the online OLLI community conversation on Wednesday, August 25th, from 10 to 11:30 am.Our world food system interacts with our economic prosperity, natural environment, and community health in ways that are helpful or destructive. What policies do we support in achieving more prosperity for our food producers, reducing environmental damage, and improving the public health of our communities?
Sedona AZ (August 23, 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
Sedona AZ (August 23, 2021) -Mental Health Rights is the topic of the next Mental Health Monday on August 30, 2021, 10-11:30 AM, via Zoom. This free program, organized by NAMI Yavapai and the Northern Arizona Peer & Family Coalition, is being presented to ensure the public, Regional Behavioral Health Authorities and Health Homes know the mental health rights and where to find them in order to promote and empower self-advocacy. These three speakers will be featured:
Met Opera’s Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin featured in film at the Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (August 21, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the exclusive Northern Arizona premiere of “Yannick: An Aritst’s Journey” on Saturday, Aug. 28 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. There will be one show at 1 p.m. that afternoon.The Metropolitan Opera presents “Yannick: An Artist’s Journey” — a feature-length documentary by award-winning filmmaker Susan Froemke that profiles the Met’s Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin.
Phoenix AZ (August 21, 2021) – Results from monitoring work this spring suggest that Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd), the fungus that causes white-nose syndrome (WNS) in bats, may be present in samples collected from multiple species in five counties across California and northwestern Arizona.The analytical results for these samples are considered “inconclusive” based on established national standards for the disease, which means they do not provide definitive evidence of the fungus being present in those bat populations. However, officials note they do underscore the importance of increased surveillance for WNS and the public’s help in reporting sick or dead bats on…
Higher Education Childcare Subsidy assists student nurses and teachersPrescott AZ (August 20, 2021) – Yavapai College announces a new program for aspiring students whose childcare costs have kept their college dreams out of reach.The Higher Education Childcare Subsidy, a three-year pilot program with the Arizona Department of Economic Security, will pay up to $725 per child, per month, in childcare expenses for qualified full-time students in the fields of Nursing, Nursing intent, Early Childhood and K-12 Education.
Award-winning documentary on iconic actor Val Kilmer debuts at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (August 20, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning documentary “Val” showing Aug. 27-Sept. 2 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.For more than 40 years Val Kilmer — one of Hollywood’s most mercurial and/or misunderstood actors has been documenting his own life and craft through film and video.
Only Arizona Department of Health Services instruction meets requirementsPhoenix AZ (August 20, 2021) – Registration is now available for required Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) training for those seeking licenses to own and operate adult-use marijuana establishments under the voter-approved social equity program. This free virtual Social Equity Ownership Training will be held live on Sept. 20-21 and then offered as recorded sessions with live Q&A on Oct. 12-13. To offer additional flexibility for prospective applicants, ADHS also will offer computer-based training from mid-October through mid-December.
Sedona AZ (August 20, 2021) – As part of its fall-term grand reopening, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Yavapai College in Sedona and the Verde Valley (OLLI), along with the League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley, invite everyone to OLLI’s first combination (in-person and online) program: “Renewing Democracy: Ranked-Choice Voting and More,” on Wednesday, September 1, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. at Yavapai College, Sedona Center, Room 34 and on Zoom.