Camp Verde AZ (May 24, 2021) – Starting on Wednesday, June 9th from 3:00-4:00 pm and continuing for the next 3 weeks on Wednesday at the same time, the Ready Set Bank Digital Basics course, taught by local resident Lynn Sweitzer, provides an introduction to online banking, including the benefits of online banking, how to get started, and how banks protect your information. Students will learn about encryption, multi-factor authentication, how to avoid scams, and ways to be safe online. The course will also cover an introduction to downloading and using apps, and common online banking functions, such as how to deposit a…
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By [Concerned Sedona Resident](May 23, 2021)In our last article, we looked at the five questions or criteria governing the viability of proposed Sedona traffic solutions. In the way of quick review, those were ownership of the land, public access to publicly-funded sites, funding, efficacy of the proposed solution and negative considerations. In this first of a two-part discussion, we evaluate some of the most commonly proposed traffic solutions against those five criteria to see how they measure up. They include routes for locals only, bridging Red Rock Crossing and paving Schnebly Hill Road. In the second part, we’ll look at widening…
Sedona AZ (May 22, 2021) – On Saturday, May 29 — Memorial Day Weekend — 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),…
Nearly 60% of adults in the seven counties had been vaccinated through April 10 Phoenix AZ (May 22, 2021) ‒ Arizona ranks ahead of every other state for its percentage of adults vaccinated against COVID-19 in smaller rural counties, according to a new report by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report found that 59% of those 18 and older in Navajo, Apache, Gila, Santa Cruz, Graham, La Paz, and Greenlee counties had received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine as of April 10. That’s 156,182 individuals.
Enforcement Campaign, May 24th – June 6th, 2021 Prescott AZ (May 22, 2021) – In an effort to save more lives on Arizona’s roadways, the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety is partnering with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office to enforce Arizona’s seat belt and child safety seat laws. Although Arizona has a secondary seatbelt law, the enforcement campaign is based upon high visibility traffic enforcement with a “zero-tolerance” approach towards seat belt and child safety seat usage. Secondary offense is an offense for which a driver or a passenger can receive a citation but only after a driver has been…
Camp Verde AZ (May 22, 2021) – Camp Verde Community Library is collaborating with the Camp Verde Dark-Sky Community to host an in-person Star Party on Friday, June 11 starting at 5:30p at Rezzonico Family Park and inside the library.Participants are encouraged to bring their own chairs to the park, bring water to drink, and wear close-toed, sturdy shoes for walking on uneven ground after dark. Register for the Star Party on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/145777750175/
By Peter CutlerAfter reading spiritual teacher Jeff Foster’s experiences of his suffering from Lyme disease today, it reminded me of my own experience of suffering from a recent spinal disc injuryFor four days the pain was blinding and continuous 24/7. The most surprising was the suffering. I had not experienced suffering in some time and had become unfamiliar with it. For almost two days I experienced suffering which was related entirely to a sense of self. It was a brilliant, humbling, and needed wake-up call that perhaps I still had some spiritual work to do. You think? This process never…
By Ted Grussing… I love this photo which I took from a few miles south of the Little Colorado River and Grand Falls looking to the WSW. In the foreground we have Roden Crater the art project of James Turrell (ongoing since 1978). Nearly straight above it some 20 or so miles is the red rimmed Sunset Crater which erupted in about 1064, not so long ago. Behind it and towering over all. are the San Francisco Peaks and this side of and to the right is O’Leary Peak … behind and to the right of it is Kendrick Peak and in…
Stunning period piece looks at the influence of the Queen of Romania at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (May 20, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the stunning new period piece “Queen Marie” showing May 28-June 3 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Devastated by the First World War and plunged into political controversy, Romania’s every hope accompanies its queen on her mission to Paris to lobby for international recognition of its great unification at the 1919 peace talks.Princess Marie of Edinburgh was born in 1875, one of Queen Victoria’s countless granddaughters. At…
It’s a free service and can be done at AZMVDNow.govPhoenix AZ (May 20, 2021) – Thinking of selling or trading in your car? After agreeing to a price, one of the most important things a seller can do is complete a “sold notice” with the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division.Wait. What’s a “sold notice” and why is it important?
Sedona AZ (May 20, 2021) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office arrested 34-year-old Michele Wilcox of Sedona for defrauding several Yavapai County Residents out of more than 30-thousand dollars.His arrest concludes a three-month investigation where Wilcox was stealing checks out of mailboxes, altering the checks and depositing them into his accounts. The first case happened in February when the suspect stole a check from a victim in Sedona. Then, another victim reached out to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office to report their mail had been stolen. Detectives learned a check was also taken, altered and deposited into the suspect’s account…
Camp Verde AZ (May 20, 2021) – The Children’s Library is getting ready for the 2021 Summer Reading Program: Tails and Tails. This year’s programs and events will be held in-person at the library. Kids who participate in a summer reading program will maintain and increase reading skills, learn critical thinking skills, and develop a habit of lifelong reading. The library’s Summer Reading Program (SRP) encourages kids to read for pleasure over the summer months with special programs and activities to look forward to along the way. All programs are free.
By Tommy Acosta(May 19, 2021)Back Uptown today and there was a startling transformation from two weeks ago. Hardly anyone was wearing a mask!Just like that. A few simple directives from the CDC and other authorities, and the public turns on a dime.Masks once ruled. And now, virtually none in sight.There are conspiracy theorists who say the Covid-19 pandemic was a social experiment to see just how far the authorities can go in manipulating the populations.They say that if you instill enough fear in the people, that they will trust the authorities and submit to any order given, including the loss…
By Ted Grussing… to start a day than to be out in nature early in the morning, with a friend, and looking for and shooting song birds and other wildlife? Can’t think of a better way to get it going … a large black coffee from home roasted beans on the way down to Page Springs and Bubbling Ponds Fish Hatchery, and then grabbing the camera gear and heading out along mirror like ponds. Earth is just coming to life and it is silent and calm.
Al Pacino, Meadow Williams and Thomas Kretschmann star in film at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (May 19, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed new drama “American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally” showing May 28-June 3 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally” features an award-winning ensemble cast, including Academy Award-winner Al Pacino, Meadow Williams and Thomas Kretschmann.She was beautiful. She was talented. She was American — and she was tried for treason. She was Axis Sally, and her story has never been told.