Sedona, AZ –The Rotary Club of Sedona Village has ushered in a new Rotary year with a leadership transition and the induction of seven new members. Carol Hess has been named Club President, succeeding Chuck Marr, who was honored as Rotarian of the Year for his outstanding leadership. The 2025–26 officers include: Will Tresize – President-Elect David Bill – Secretary Brad Parker – Treasurer Cryss Hoyle – Sergeant-at-Arms Directors: Jennette Bill, Del Rae Cruzen, Rob Schaefer, and Roger May A highlight of the meeting was the induction of seven new Rotarians: Paul Bowles, Ayla Jackson, Patti Sadowski, Kevin Fry, Dave…
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Film Festival theatres join cinemas around the world for global theatrical event Sedona, AZ -The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world for a global theatrical event: “Roger Waters This Is Not A Drill: Live From Prague – The Movie” on Wednesday, July 23 and Sunday, July 27 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k4eorgWA1s The world’s foremost songwriter presents his vision of a better world in the most memorable performance of his career. Roger Waters, founding member and creative force behind the legendary Pink Floyd, brings to the screen his live show, “Roger Waters…
Sedona, AZ – The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, located at 100 Meadowlark Drive off Route 179 in Sedona, is a welcoming, egalitarian, inclusive congregation dedicated to building a link from the past to the future by providing religious, educational, social and cultural experiences.The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services, programs, and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Office telephone: 928 204-1286. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom. Friday evening services on July 25, lay-led by Sheldon Hersh, will begin at 5:30 pm including songs to…
By Joseph Rittenhouse Where is our humanity? How did we let this happen? Across this country, hardworking men and women—many of them here for decades, tax-paying, law-abiding, community-rooted—are being rounded up like criminals. Torn from jobs. Torn from homes. Torn from children. Loaded into vans, locked behind bars, then flown out of the country with little more than a trash bag of belongings and a gaping hole where their lives used to be. How can we sit still, unshaken, while they are ripped from their homes? While they are dragged away — in silence, or worse, to the sound of…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona, AZ — No mere mortal could consume the amount of Diet Coke and fast food that he does and not suffer massive health problems or debilitating conditions. Considering his toxic diet, he seems to defy illness—and actually appears to thrive on the very poisons most nutritionists warn against. Day after day, he’s out there: holding press conferences, flying across the country, attending rallies, meeting with world leaders, maintaining a full-throttle schedule that people half his age would struggle to achieve. It’s even claimed that he’s so addicted to Diet Coke, there’s a red button by his…
By Steve Segner I’m beyond excited to embark on this ongoing series with you. My wife is not so much! My goal is to inform, entertain, and perhaps even spark a bit of community. Over the past 25 years, I’ve been fortunate enough to participate in various local committees. You could say I’ve made it my mission to lend a hand wherever I can—be it the budget committee, the Sedona Historic Commission, or even the Sedona Lodging Council. If there’s a meeting happening, chances are you’ll find me there, probably sipping some coffee and wondering how I got roped into yet…
By David Stephen The 28th annual meeting of the Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness [ASSC] was held in Crete, Greece from July 6-9, 2025. The Science of Consciousness [TSC] 31st annual meeting was held from July 6-11, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. The Festival of Consciousness [FoC] was also held in Barcelona, from July 11-13, 2025 But nobody heard anything. There was one press release from a company that presented at the TSC. But nothing much about the events in the media [in English, Greek or Spanish]. There were lots of sessions, talks and so forth but nothing serious…
Sedona, ??AZ — We’ve lept from 56,000 to 64,000+ registrants in just ONE day! This tsunami of transformation is thanks to YOU — to every soul inviting friends, family, and even strangers. This Friday, Saturday, and Sunday https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSHYSK082F8 Online. 3-6pm PDT Free. For Everyone. Experience the Oneness Blessing each day from Sri Preethaji & Sri Krishnaji Every human being deserves this gift of calm, love, and abundance 💖🌱 Let’s flood our world with Oneness! Registration wherever you are here: www.theonenessmovement.org/oneness-global-summit-en Come together in person virtually in Sedona
Story of a family’s unbreakable bond with Africa and the scar that war leaves behind The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight” showing July 18-24 at Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. Based on Alexandra Fuller’s memoir of the same name, “Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight” captures the childhood of 7-year-old Bobo on her family farm in Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) at the end of the Zimbabwean War for independence in 1980. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WoDuyG6jLyA Growing up in the midst of this long running war, Bobo…
John Malkovich and Fanny Ardant star in delightful French romantic comedy Sedona, AZ — The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Mr. Blake At Your Service” showing July 18-23 at Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. “Mr. Blake At Your Service” is a French romantic comedy starring John Malkovich, Fanny Ardant, Emilie Dequenne, Philippe and Eugenie Anselin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqbSAiGP_5s Mr. Andrew Blake — a recently widowed ultra-successful British businessman — by happenstance takes a job as a butler in a manor house in northern France in a bid to get closer to the…
Sedona, AZ Local residents visit the Sedona Heritage Museum for free every Thursday from now until the end of August. The dates for free admission for local residents are July 17, 24, and 31, and August 7, 14, 21, and 28. Residents of Sedona, Village of Oak Creek, and across the Verde Valley are considered local. To receive their free admission, local residents need only tell Museum staff and volunteers at the front desk that they are local. There is no limit to the number of times local residents may take advantage of this opportunity. “We love to see…
Funding opportunities and grant workshops available for nonprofits SEDONA—In preparation for the 2025 grant application process, the Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona will host free grant application workshops. The workshops will equip organizations with the information needed to apply for funding in 2025.Topics to be discussed include an overview of ACF’s online grants portal, grant guidelines, and elements of an effective application. Representatives from nonprofits, public schools, government agencies, and tribal entities interested in applying for funding next year can attend a workshop that works best with their schedule; the same information will be provided at each workshop. Grant Application…
(July 15, 2025) Prescott, Arizona Watters Garden Center invites local business owners and community members to an exclusive “Sip & Shop” event on Thursday, July 24, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This after-hours gathering offers a unique opportunity to connect, unwind, and discover new ways to support our vibrant local economy, all while enjoying the refreshing atmosphere of Watters Garden Center. This isn’t just a shopping event; it’s a chance for local businesses to see how community engagement can attract new customers and foster a supportive environment. Think of it as a pre-dinner happy hour with a green twist,…
Camp Verde, AZ – The Camp Verde Community Library is seeking to recruit enthusiastic volunteers to help Camp Verde Elementary students in 3rd grade improve their reading skills after school during the 2025-2026 school year. This program, created in partnership with the Camp Verde Elementary School, places children reading below 3rd grade level with reading support volunteers to provide one-on-one instruction in reading to help students improve their skills. Volunteers work with the students one-and-a-half hours a day, two days a week to enhance reading skills and confidence. No prior experience tutoring or teaching is necessary, and all supplies are provided.…
From Oct. 11-12, Sedona’s oldest and largest premier arts event will feature nationally acclaimed artists, live entertainment and more. SEDONA, Ariz. – Over the weekend of October 11-12, 2025, the 34th Annual Sedona Arts Festival will showcase a diverse lineup of more than 100 juried artists from across the country. Held on the campus of Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road in West Sedona, this renowned fine art festival will also feature live music, food trucks, and libations all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sedona’s red rocks. The festival will run from 9 a.m. – 5…