By Ted Grussing… at least that is how it looks to me … this is a shot I took in October 2018 after I returned from my annual trip to Minnesota and Wisconsin … a few days after I returned the color was near peak and we had a snowfall. The clouds in the Sedona area were several hundred feet below the rim of the Colorado Plateau so there was no access flying below the clouds. I spoke with a friend in Flagstaff and she said that there were some blue holes in the clouds, so I figured there would…
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Audience hit from recent festival returns for limited run at the Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (March 16, 2020) – UPDATE: The Sedona International Film Festival has made the sad decision to close temporarily due to the pandemic threat, out of safety and health concerns for patrons.###Sedona AZ (March 11, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona encore of the critically-acclaimed and award-winning new film “The Etruscan Smile” March 20-23 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“The Etruscan Smile” was among the highest-rated films by the audience at the recent Sedona International Film Festival. It…
By Craig Swanson Trustee, Benefactors of Red Rock State Park Sedona AZ (March 18, 2020) – Sedona AZ (March 18, 2020) – In response to COVID-19, Benefactors of Redrock State Park is moving their outdoor classroom raffle online. Through May 25, Benefactors will be selling raffle tickets at their website www.benefactorsrrsp.org. Read More→###Sedona AZ (March 11, 2020) – Benefactors of Red Rock State Park is holding a raffle to raise funds for building a new outdoor classroom to replace the one that washed away in the flood a year ago, on February 16, 2019. This new classroom, to be built…
Sedona AZ (March 11, 2020) – With the coronavirus outbreak and its potential effects, it is a top priority at the city of Sedona to keep the community safe and informed. The city, in coordination with Coconino and Yavapai counties, is monitoring the situation daily and following the guidelines set-forth by the federal, state and county government and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At this time there is no domestic travel ban.
Flagstaff AZ (March 11, 2020) – Improving behavioral health is the top priority for the 2020 Northern Arizona Community Health Grant cycle presented and funded by Northern Arizona Healthcare Foundation.“Our goal in 2020 is to award grants that boost community health, especially in the area of behavioral health,” said Rick Smith, President and CEO of the Northern Arizona Healthcare Foundation. “Indicators show that we can do much more to improve mental health in our region.”
Sedona AZ (March 11, 2020) – Members of the Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild will have their spinning wheels humming for “Mondays at the Museum” at the Sedona Heritage Museum on March 23rd, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The spinners’ guild was formed over 35 years ago by Mary Pendleton of the Pendleton Weaving studio in Sedona along with a few weavers in the Verde Valley. The guild continues today with some 40 to 50 members actively pursuing Fiber Arts such as weaving, spinning, basket-making, dyeing and knitting. They would be happy to share their art with you,…
Sedona AZ (March 10, 2020) – A Hopi Foster Care information program will be held at Sedona Public Library on March 13, from 1 – 2:30 pm.Crossing Worlds Hopi Projects, a Verde Valley based non-profit service group since 1999, has invited Hopi Social Services staff to speak about their Hopi Foster Care program to our area Verde Valley community. Brenda Patterson, Interim Clinical Supervisor, and Lorene Vincente, Foster Care Social Worker, will discuss their role in protecting children, types of trauma, and counseling services at Hopi and for Hopi foster children living off the reservation in Arizona and in other…
By Ted Grussing… or perhaps he was just doing a little body surfing. I took this shot of a drake ringneck in early January … he came in for a landing in the normal way with his webbed feet forward, tail down and as soon as his feet contacted the water he tucked them back, stretched his body out and put himself on a plane and ripped through the water like a miniature speed boat. He eventually settled in the water, but I think he just decided to have some fun skimming along the surface of the water as far…
Celebrate St. Patrick’s a couple days early with special concert!Sedona AZ (March 10, 2020) – Celebrate St. Patrick’s in Irish style a couple days early when John Freeman performs his show of traditional and popular Irish songs at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Sunday, March 15 at 7:00 p.m.John Freeman is back for his third annual performance of Irish songs, stories and humor. There will be a lot of traditional songs, as well as many of the old favorites. Many of the songs of the British Isles are integrated so John will be including a few more Scottish songs…
Camp Verde AZ (March 10, 2020) – Friends of the Verde River presents the 8th Annual Verde River Runoff. The runoff will be held on Saturday, March 21st in Camp Verde, AZ. The 5-mile fun float is sold out! The 10-mile kayak, canoe and stand-up boarder race has only 70 spots left and is expected to sell out well before race day. Don’t wait until race day to register. The 10-mile race starts at White Bridge in Camp Verde and ends at Beasley Flats.
Loo Loos is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Innovator/Silver level from the Sustainability Alliance.Sedona AZ (March 10, 2020) – For many, using a portable toilet can be an unpleasant experience. After listening to her husband complain about the condition of porta potties on construction sites, Katy Feldt saw a business opportunity and started Loo Loos in January 2020. Loo Loos provides clean, sanitary, nice-smelling toilets and hand wash stations for events and jobsites across northern and central Arizona, including Flagstaff, Holbrook, Strawberry, Pine, Payson, Prescott, Prescott Valley, and Sedona.
$1000 Reward Offered for Information Leading to the Arrest of the Suspect(s)Camp Verde AZ (March 9, 2020) – The Camp Verde Marshall’s Office is asking for your help in finding the suspect or suspects involved in shooting into a home in Camp Verde. On Friday 02/28/20 at approximately 5:16 AM, Camp Verde Marshal’s Office Deputies responded to a report of shots fired at a residence located in the 4000 block of East Canyon Drive in Camp Verde. There were several residents inside and sleeping at the time of the shooting, including small children. The unknown suspect(s) shot several rounds at or…
By Ted Grussingthis will be … giving a presentation tomorrow morning to a USFS group at Embry Riddle in Prescott and then a round table discussion in the afternoon … Smoke Management Techniques is the subject. Should be a terrific session and I’m looking forward to it.
Gala performance from Dublin’s 3Arena debuts on the big screen to celebrate 25 yearsSedona AZ (March 16, 2020) – UPDATE: The Sedona International Film Festival has made the sad decision to close temporarily due to the pandemic threat, out of safety and health concerns for patrons.###Sedona AZ (March 9, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the “Riverdance” 25th Anniversary show from Dublin’s 3Arena. There will be two shows on Sunday and Tuesday, March 15 and 17 at 4 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.The new 25th Anniversary show catapults “Riverdance”…
School Administration Implementing Public Health RecommendationsPhoenix AZ (March 9, 2020) – The Arizona Department of Health Services announced that state and local health officials have been working with the administration of American Leadership Academy, Ironwood K-12 campus regarding a member of their school community who was one of the two individuals identified as having a presumptive positive test for COVID-19 on Saturday, March 7th. This individual did not have severe illness and has fully recovered from the virus. Because the individual was not on campus while ill, Public Health believes the risk to others, outside of close contacts, of getting…