Do You See What I See? Implicit Bias for Better or WorseCamp Verde AZ (August 28, 2020) – Join Camp Verde Community Library online at 3:00 pm on Friday, September 11th for a free FRANK Talk about implicit bias.Rory Gilbert, M.Ed., SPHR, SHRM-SCP will present the program via an online Zoom meeting co-hosted by Zack Garcia from Camp Verde Community Library. A brief recorded video introduction is followed by a live interactive discussion with Rory. Participants must register to attend the event HERE or by going to our Facebook page (@campverdelibrary) at https://www.facebook.com/campverdelibrary and clicking on Events. There is a limit of 30 participants.
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By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (August 28, 2020) – Sedona Public Library is pleased to collaborate with the Sedona International City of Peace and Rotary Club of Sedona for the fourth Sedona Human Library™ event, on Sunday, September 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This is a free, public event— and this year it will be held ONLINE.Mark your calendars for this worldwide movement for social change, which offers the opportunity to listen to amazing stories told by 26 courageous “human books.” You will have an opportunity to “read” their stories LIVE on ZOOM and ask questions to promote understanding and connection.
Cottonwood AZ (August 28, 2020) – Pines Motel in Cottonwood got certified as a sustainable business in August 2019 but getting Bronze/Conservationist wasn’t good enough for Anna May Cory. She quickly got working on the recommendations for improvement. Since then, the motel has made so many improvements that in exactly one year, they now qualify for Innovator/Silver.
By Ted Grussing… skimmed through hundreds of wildlife photos, hundreds more aerial shots and nothing was talking to me … a 20 minute break resting mind and body whilst listening to Anthony Mazzella and then back to face the portfolio. In one of the folders of wildlife I had a few shots of Brown Eyed Susan’s and they seemed so normal except for one image that I shot on edge … a different background of water and vegetation and my imagination had been captured. I knew exactly how I wanted it to finish and in a half hour I had…
Donald Sutherland, Mick Jagger and Elizabeth Debicki star in award-winning dramaSedona AZ (August 27, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Burnt Orange Heresy” — starring Donald Sutherland, Mick Jagger, Claes Bang and Elizabeth Dibicki — showing Sept. 4-10 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.You can’t paint over the truth.
By Leslie HoffmanYavapai County RecorderPrescott AZ (August 27, 2020) – Yavapai County Recorder, Leslie Hoffman would like to give a big thank you and express our gratitude to all of the Sheriff’s Office VIP’s (Volunteers in Protection) who generously contributed their time and assistance to help us provide 27 days of In-Person Early Voting to the citizens of Yavapai County.We recognize the commitment you have given during these unprecedented times to our community and appreciate all that you do. With your help, we were able to provide a safe and successful in-person early voting experience.
Calls for support of small businesses Sept. 1-30 with new action card, chances to winPhoenix AZ (August 27, 2020) – Local First Arizona’s annual statewide campaign, called Independents Week, or “Indie Week”, is usually a week-long celebration of Arizona independent businesses featuring 20% off golden coupons, bar crawls and more. This year, LFA is asking consumers to double down on Arizona small businesses fighting to stay alive during a pandemic and experiencing slower than usual sales.
Cottonwood AZ (August 27, 2020) – On August 25, 2020, around 10 AM, YCSO deputies received information from law enforcement officials in Jefferson County, Oregon, regarding 46-year-old John Klein wanted for several counts of rape and sexual abuse involving a minor. Klein had recently moved into the Cottonwood area based on the most current information.
City Issues ProclamationSedona AZ (August 27, 2020) – The Sedona Women (“TSW”) celebrates “20 Years of Making a Difference” on September 9, 2020 marking two decades of friendship and service to the community. To celebrate this milestone, the City of Sedona has proclaimed September 9, 2020 “The Sedona Women 20th Anniversary Celebration Day.”
By Ted Grussing… we believe that we live on a relatively quiet and stable planet, but nothing could be further from the truth … we are living in the in between years … a period of relative stability when earth looks like a finished piece of art rather than the work in progress piece of art that it really is. Our life spans are so short (not to us) that for the most part we believe that earth should just stay the same and when major blips be they floods, winds, earthquakes or whatever come along our seeming stability is…
Gemma Arterton, Penelope Wilton and Tom Courtenay star in new dramaSedona AZ (August 26, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Summerland” showing Sept. 4-10 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.A young woman revisits her past when she opens her heart to a young evacuee in “Summerland”, a wartime drama with a contemporary sensibility.Set over one extraordinary and memorable long hot English summer, “Summerland” tells the story of Alice, a reclusive woman who has closed her heart to the world.
TÓ NANEESDIZÍ, DINÉTAH (Tuba City, Navajo Nation) (August 26, 2020) – Yee Ha’oolníidoo is honored and moved by the generous donation of $50,000 to the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund by four Phoenix nurse counter-protesters. These strong women nurses are everyday heroes thrust into the spotlight while simply seeking to serve their communities. Their donation represents the combined efforts of tens of thousands of Arizonans who saw these nurses stand up for vulnerable patients at the Arizona State Capitol during ill-advised “freedom” marches in support of an early state reopening in late April.
By Ted Grussing… the USA is and has always been a land where opportunity exists and if you work hard you will succeed … the image tonight is one that I originally scanned in 2005 and have decided to do a complete redo of with the more advanced technology available today. Likely I am going to photograph the original photo which is a 5 x 7; the handwriting on the bottom of the photo is by Corky’s grandfather gifting and explaining the personal history to his son who was Corky’s father.
By Ted Grussing… the transition from night to day occurs daily and the magical creatures who occupy the night are transformed back to their original forms as the sun rises in the east … I got this shot of One absorbing the light from the rising sun a few mornings ago and it was a magical moment … her restive spirit received the gift of light and she joined the creatures of light. We are enjoying our mornings on the patio … I drink espresso and One, well, she just enjoys being out before the temperature makes its way up…
Prescott AZ (August 24, 2020) – Recently, a citizen who received a phone call requesting to verify voter information records contacted the Yavapai County Recorder’s Office to determine if this is the normal course of business. Yavapai County Recorder Leslie Hoffmann provides the following information: ‘The Yavapai County Recorder’s Office, Voter Registration or Election Department will never call and ask for any personal information pertaining to your voter registration records. Additionally, please do not provide your Driver’s License or Voter ID number should you be asked. You can always call the Yavapai County Recorder/Voter Registration Department at 928-771-3248 or email us at…