A magical fusion of modern dance and the spoken word hits the big screen at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (December 10, 2020) – Experience a brand-new retelling of the classic Christmas tale through the magical fusion of modern dance and the spoken word.The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “A Christmas Carol” — the holiday treasure — on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.A Victorian family prepares a toy-theatre for their annual performance of “A Christmas Carol”. The audience enters the imagination of one of the children and quickly the cardboard stage transforms…
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Cottonwood AZ (December 10, 2020) – Verde Valley Fire District was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $23,739 from the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) for extrication equipment. Along with $9,445 in District funds, this grant will provide a set of battery-operated extrication tools, including a spreader, cutter and ram. This battery-operated equipment replaces hydraulic extrication tools (e.g. jaws of life). The new equipment is capable of handling the much stronger hybrid materials being used in modern vehicle manufacture.
Prescott AZ (December 10, 2020) – Yavapai College has announced that it has appointed Dr. Diane Ryan to the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs. Since 2019, Dr. Ryan has served as the College’s Vice President of Strategic Initiatives and, in January 2020, was named Interim Vice President of Instruction. The decision was made by Yavapai College President, Dr. Lisa Rhine, who, after careful consideration of Dr. Ryan’s progress in the interim role over the last year, faculty and staff feedback conducted through a 360-evaluation process, and subsequent small group discussions, determined that she is the right person to continue in…
Facebook is Accused of Thwarting Competition, Reduced Consumer Privacy for Profits Washington D.C. (December 10, 2020) – Attorney General Mark Brnovich today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Facebook Inc., alleging that the company has and continues to stifle competition to protect its monopoly power illegally. The lawsuit alleges that Facebook violated Section 2 of the Sherman Act and Section 7 of the Clayton Act by illegally acquiring competitors in a predatory manner and cutting services to smaller threats, depriving users of the benefits of competition and reducing privacy protections along the way —…
By Dave MyersSedona AZ (December 10, 2020) – Happy holidays from the Oak Creek Apples Macintosh User Group (OCAMUG). There will not be an Oak Creek Apples meeting in December 2020. Plans for January 2021 will be announced in early January.The OCAMUG is exclusively an educational institution for the public on the use of Apple Computers and other iOS devices, including maintenance, security, and software applications. OCAMUG is a 501.c.3 organization and donations are tax deductible. Membership in the Oak Creek Apples is open to anyone who wishes to belong. Thank you for your interest in and support of the OCAMUG. For additional…
Sedona AZ (December 10, 2020) – In celebration of the Christmas season, Michael Peach will give a reading of the Charles Dickens’ classic “A Christmas Carol” at the Sedona Heritage Museum on Saturday December 19 at 3:00 p.m. in the historic Fruit Packing Shed. The shed is heated, but warm clothes are recommended, depending on the weather. Seating will be limited with chairs spaced apart per COVID safety guidelines.
By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(December 10, 2020)For years the assignment of the “most stupid” belonged to the Iowa fence post.Then president Donald Trump began his tenure in the White House where upon he usurped the fence post by taking over the top ranking as the very most stupid.
By Ted Grussing… after about twenty minutes or more of napping and cleaning his fur, getting burrs out of his paws and doing the ultimate in stretching, this young bobcat got up and said goodbye to One who had spent at least a half hour observing and trying to get her attention. The young bobcat weighs about fifteen pounds, and check out the difference in paw size between she and One … when she reaches maturity the paws will be even bigger … and so will she. After this shot, she ambled off.
Christopher Plummer, Dan Stevens and Jonathan Pryce star in film at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (December 9, 2020) – The Sedona Film Festival is proud to present a special holiday encore of “The Man Who Invented Christmas” showing Dec. 18-23 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Based on the inspiring true story, “The Man Who Invented Christmas” — a delightful and heartwarming family film and holiday favorite — returns to theaters to spread the joy of the season.The film features an all-star, award-winning ensemble cast including Christopher Plummer, Dan Stevens and Jonathan Pryce.
Flagstaff AZ (December 9, 2020) – The City of Flagstaff will host a firewood giveaway in partnership with the Coconino National Forest starting this weekend.Wood that has been cleared as part of the Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project will be available on a first-come, first-served basis from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. – or until all wood is claimed – on December 12 and 13.
By Rabbi Alicia MagalJewish Community of Sedona and the Verde ValleySedona AZ (December 9, 2020) – Will you consider cleaning out your closet to help our local neighbors in need?The Jewish Community Center of Sedona and the Verde Valley Social Action Committee is supporting the clients of The Old Town Mission in Cottonwood with donations of new or gently used coats to provide warmth and protection in the cold weather of winter. We will be collecting these coats in a drive-by drop-off as listed below:
By Darcy Hitchcock Co-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (December 9, 2020) – How do we rebuild our economy while making a swift transition to carbon neutrality? ZCAP, the Zero Carbon Action Plan, was developed by over 100 experts. It includes local, state and national actions. Read the eight components.
By Ted Grussing… this hen Ring Neck came in for an emergency landing, or she just wanted to have some fun and see how far she could extend her landing run. Normally when ducks come in for a landing they are planting their webbed feet and once they touch down they do everything they can to come to a quick stop. Our friend here looks like she came in very hot, no brakes and is doing everything she can to see how long she can go with every effort to extend it and nothing to halt it … just look…
George Clooney directs and stars in film at the Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (December 8, 2020) – The Mary D. Fisher Theatre is proud to present the acclaimed new film “The Midnight Sky” showing Dec. 18-23.Academy Award-winner George Clooney directs and stars in “The Midnight Sky” along with a stellar ensemble cast, including Felicity Jones, Kyle Chandler and David Oyelowo.The film is the big-screen adaptation of Lily Brooks-Dalton’s acclaimed novel “Good Morning, Midnight”.
By Ted Grussing… my all time favorite duck is the Wood Duck, commonly referred to as Woodies. They are a small duck and have no close relatives except for the Mandarin Duck native to eastern Asia. They are found in woodland marshes and rivers. They are also perching ducks in that they have very sharp claws on their feet which allow them to perch. Nesting is in trees and are elevated which provides some protection from predators. There are numerous nesting pairs locally and I am getting better shots of them now than at any time in the past.