Play Readings; Online Chats With Local, National Artists; Educational Experiences, MorePhoenix AZ (April 13, 2020) – The curtain may have come down early on Arizona Theatre Company’s (ATC) 2019/2020 season because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the creative juices haven’t stopped flowing. ATC is bringing education and engagement programs online through engaging digital classes and binge-worthy videos and podcasts.“We are looking at the value and importance of being part of a collective experience now and pushing toward what we will be when we comeback in the fall,” said Managing Director Designee Geri Wright. “We are constantly thinking about and developing new products…
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By Ted Grussing… so the project on the opal began today.First image … the part of the workshop I will be using for the work. Custom cabochon machine on the left side with 6, 6″ x 2″ diamond wheels of different grits … left to right, 260, 360, 600, 1200, 14,000 and 100,000. For opal I only use the first 4 wheels and finish with cerium/tin oxide on a flat felt wheel on the end of the machine. Forming and shaping is done on the 260 grit wheel.
Sedona AZ (April 11, 2020) – The city of Sedona will hold an online meeting on April 14, 2020 at 3 p.m. to go over the upcoming State Route (SR) 179 Sewer Main Replacement Project. The project consists of the removal and replacement of approximately 1,750 linear feet of sewer main along SR 179, between Copper Cliffs Drive and Schnebly Hill Road. In addition to this work, the project includes replacement of sewer main adjacent to SR 179, under the existing metal bridge crossing Oak Creek. The city and contractor, Kinney Construction Services, LLC, are set to begin the between April…
Clarkdale AZ (April 11, 2020) – The Yavapai College community already was bursting with pride after 12 students earned lucrative All-Arizona Academic Team scholarships this year. Now, the college is heralding the fact that three of the 12 also were named to the 2020 Coca-Cola Academic Team, qualifying them for additional scholarship money on top of tuition-free state university transfers. YC’s Coca-Cola Academic Team scholars are, Alex Daniels of Chino Valley, Celeena Johnson of Lake Montezuma and Gia Noelle of Prescott.The trio emerged as Coca-Cola scholars based on scoring in the All-USA Academic Team competition sponsored by the Coca-Cola Scholars…
Phoenix AZ (April 11, 2020) – The Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits has sent a letter to Arizona Governor Doug Ducey asking that self-insured nonprofits be “held harmless” for COVID-19 related unemployment insurance claims by not charging temporary benefits to their experience rating.Citing the governor’s “thoughtful response to the COVID-19 pandemic in Arizona” and “initial steps at the federal and state levels to provide relief to nonprofits,” including a provision in the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) to forgive one half of the reimbursements owed by self-insuring nonprofits, Alliance CEO Kristen Merrifield asked the governor to go even…
By Ted Grussing… I stopped at the Trout Farm late afternoon to pick up my chili and corn bread and while I was doing that, this osprey stopped in to pick up his rainbow trout dinner … we both left the place with our dinner … I had to warm mine up though. The chili is really good, it is vegetarian so if you want meat in it you have to add it, which I did. Give Lydia or Greg a call and place your order and if you are lucky you may get to see someone else stop by…
Cottonwood AZ (April 10, 2020) – Due to concern for the health of their drivers and members of our community, and a decline in the number of riders Cottonwood Area Transit (CAT) is serving, CAT is making some temporary changes to their transit schedule. Beginning April 13, 2020, CAT and LYNX service will run from 6:45 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. as follows:CAT will be switching to a one-route system with two buses traveling in opposite directions. All but two current bus stops will continue to be serviced; Yavapai College and Pine Shadows bus stops will be closed. As previously announced, the Cottonwood Public Library…
By Darcy HitchcockCo-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (April 10, 2020) – During this anxious time, we all need to manage our mental state, for ourselves and people around us. There is still much to be grateful for. Here are tools to help us all keep perspective.
“The Sheriff’s Office and its law enforcement partners are very grateful to the Yavapai County community for the abundance of cooperation evident in following Governor Ducey’s Executive Orders to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The goal of law enforcement agencies across the county is to inform and educate persons who may inadvertently be in violation the orders. With the Easter weekend coming, it is more important than ever to maintain the restrictions placed on gatherings and non-essential businesses.” Sheriff Mascher. Prescott AZ (April 10, 2020) – Just a reminder, and only as a last resort, law enforcement officers…
Supplies to Benefit Verde Valley Domestic Violence and Drug Rehab SheltersPrescott AZ (April 10, 2020) – MATFORCE is hosting a one-day drive for much needed supplies on Tuesday, April 14 from 9 AM to 4 PM. The drive will benefit the Verde Valley Sanctuary, Steps to Recovery in Cottonwood, and Lighthouse Sober Living in Camp Verde.Sheila Polk, Yavapai County Attorney and Chair of MATFORCE, said, “Unfortunately, we are seeing an increase in domestic violence during these difficult times. Levels of anxiety and stress are rising as families are living in close, shared spaces without the normal release valves that school…
Prescott AZ (April 10, 2020) – The Regional Economic Development Center (REDC) at Yavapai College—in association with the Northern Arizona Council of Governments; the City of Prescott; the Town of Prescott Valley; the City of Cottonwood; the Town of Camp Verde; the City of Sedona; the Town of Chino Valley; the Arizona Commerce Authority; Local First; the Arizona Department of Economic Security; and local Chambers of Commerce—is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday, Apr. 14 at 2 p.m. entitled “The Yavapai County Business Assistance & Displaced Employees Community Forum,” with a question and answer session to follow.
With many staying home, agency starting some restrictions earlierPhoenix AZ (April 10, 2020) – With many people staying at home during the current public health situation, lighter traffic has created an opportunity for the Arizona Department of Transportation to expand the times when construction and maintenance crews can advance improvement projects. ADOT typically does much of its major freeway work at night and on weekends to reduce the inconvenience for drivers. But with traffic lighter than normal, crews can start earlier and some projects are adding work on weekdays.
By Judy Poe, Assistant DirectorSedona AZ (April 10, 2020) – Just because you’re sheltering in place, doesn’t mean you can’t take advantage of a wealth of library services – you can do it from the comfort of your own home. Sedona Public Library provides a host of digital offerings, from downloadable ebooks, audiobooks, and popular magazines, to streaming movies, children’s books, The Great Courses, and more. What? No library card? No problem! If you live in Sedona or the Village of Oak Creek, visit the library’s website (sedonalibrary.org), choose “How Do I…?” from the top menu, and choose “Get a Library…
Sedona AZ (April 10, 2020) – In keeping with precautions to prevent the spread of corona virus including mandated stay at home for Sedona, there will NOT be a regular monthly meeting of the Oak Creek Apples Macintosh Users Group (OCAMUG) in April, 2020. Monthly meetings will not resume at least until Sedona is open again. 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…
By Ted Grussing… I took this shot of a drake widgeon in mid-February with the new 1DX MK III … a few more pixels and another great camera from Canon. I used a spot focus on this shot and did not employ the new tracking system which is how I did most of my shooting with the 1DX MK I. Mostly I use the full array of focus points with auto tracking now, but there are some situations that it simply will not work well. One of those situations is a small target on the move against a cluttered background…