Camp Verde AZ (February 28, 2020) – The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with the Arizona Humanities Council presents Voices and Votes: Democracy in American. The exhibition examines the nearly 250-year-old American experiment of a government “of, by and for the people,” and how each generation since continues to question how to form “a more perfect union.” Opening at Camp Verde Community Library on Saturday, March 28, “Voices and Votes” will be on view through Monday, May 11 during library open hours.Camp Verde Community Library in partnership with League of Women Voters of Greater Verde Valley has been chosen by the…
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By Darcy HitchcockCo-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (February 28, 2020) – Astronomer Kelsey Johnson explains why keeping nighttime dark is so important and offers five simple solutions to fix the problem. Artificial light affects many species, including us. It’s been tied to cancer and obesity. The light pollution going out into space wastes $3 billion. Johnson says, “It’s stupidly simple” to fix this problem: don’t use more light than you need and turn them off, shield lights, avoid blue-spectrum lights and advocate for Dark Sky policies. Watch her TED Talk.
By Ted Grussing… it has been a while since I have been at the ponds near sunset with the beautiful fall colors reflected into the water. This shot is from November 30, 2016 at 4:39P at Bubbling Ponds and a green head mallard is dabbling in this molten golden water … nothing done to the shot other than to crop it and slightly increase the detail/sharpness of the image. Anything more would take away from that incredible moment. Shot with my 1DX MKI and it still captures incredible images … for shots like this the MK III would offer very…
Prescott AZ (February 27, 2020) – A new Center for Biological Diversity analysis shows the city of Prescott’s proposed water policy would accelerate sprawl development and dramatically reduce the upper Verde River’s annual water flow.The city council meets Tuesday to discuss whether to supply approximately 9,500 acre-feet of water per year for use by developments in unspoiled grasslands in Yavapai County north of the city’s boundaries, where two major developers own property.The water would allow subdivisions to replace scenic open land and destroy pronghorn and grassland bird habitat. The new water plan would consume the equivalent of nearly the entire annual base flow…
Sedona AZ (February 27, 2020) – If you have a piece of wood and a wood carving knife, come to Monday at the Museum at Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday, March 9th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and join the Verde Valley Woodcarvers. Hundreds of people have tried their hand at carving with this group since its founding in 1997 by Norm Knight. The group consists of carvers ranging from beginners to master carvers. Come by with your own equipment or just come to watch these artisans do relief carving, chip carving, and bark carving. There is no fee…
By Ted Grussing… as seen through my sometimes quirky or eccentric eyes and mind. I took this shot of a great blue heron entering flight after downing a nice fish dinner … the background was rather, well ordinary and distracting, so I’ve spent the last couple of hours utilizing different techniques on the background whilst leaving our predator friend intact. To me it has a nice feel to it and hope you enjoy it also.
By Robert AlbrechtSedona AZ (February 26, 2020) – The Humane Society of Sedona and the Sedona PetSmart located in the Safeway shopping center in West Sedona have teamed up for another exciting adoption weekend event to begin 2020. As part of the PetSmart National Adoption Weekend events across the country, the Humane Society of Sedona brings additional adoptable pets to the PetSmart location Friday, February 28 to Sunday, March 1. We will have selected animals at the PetSmart location from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on these days; with the event at the main shelter lasting from 10 a.m. to…
By Ted Grussing… as I get to landscape photography … a shot from the airport after a beautiful snowstorm a year ago on February 23rd. I used to be out after every snow storm and get all the shots I could get from around the golf course, the creek, Red Rock Crossing and more. Now it is a drive to the airport to get the totally unique views of Sedona that can only be had from Airport Mesa.
Cottonwood AZ (February 25, 2020) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating the vandal or vandals who damaged a large amount of property in the Cottonwood area. On 02/17/2020 at approximately 7:42 AM, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a criminal damage report in the areas of Rancho Vista way, Peila Ave, Bonita Ln., Arrowhead Lane, and Monte Tesoro Dr, in Cottonwood. Upon investigation, deputies discovered that 30 mailboxes had been damaged. They also discovered an electronic speed sign had been vandalized on Camino Real in Cottonwood. It is unknown if the sign is…
Winning entries will appear on overhead signs statewidePhoenix AZ (February 25, 2020) – You’ve seen the unconventional traffic safety messages above Arizona highways on digital message boards. Beginning today, you’ll again have the opportunity to see your own message on ADOT’s Dynamic Message Signs.That’s right; the Arizona Department of Transportation’s annual Safety Message Contest is back. Beginning today, messages can be submitted at azdot.gov/signcontest through Monday, March 2.
By Robert E. ButterworthSedona AZ (February 25, 2020) -Harmony on the Rocks, the Sedona chapter of the Barbershop Harmony Society is hosting a “Guest Afternoon” at the Church of the Red Rocks, 54 Bowstring Drive Sedona, just off AZ 179.Saturday, Feb. 29, 2:00 -4:00 pm. Come listen to this uniquely American form of music. You may even be encouraged to join us and become a member. Being able to read music is not required, but you have to be able to carry a tune. Refreshments to follow, and there is no charge.
Sedona AZ (February 25, 2020) – The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley Voters Education Program, and OLLI at Yavapai College – Sedona/Verde Valley present a stimulating discussion on Arizona’s incarceration crisis featuring Khalil Rushdan on Monday, March 16, 2020, 12:30PM-2:00PM at Yavapai College, Room 34, 4215 Arts Village Drive, Sedona.When fighting the drivers of mass incarceration, we must do more than just change laws. We must look to change the punitive mindset that creates a culture of mass incarceration that is practiced in Arizona. Hear stories from those directly impacted by incarceration, and who have become advocates for…
Sedona AZ (February 24, 2020) – Three feature documentaries nominated for Academy Awards, five films shortlisted for Oscar consideration and an impressive list of films with significant “star power” highlight the more than 170 films accepted into the 26th annual Sedona International Film Festival, Feb. 22 through March 1.Films will be screened at three venues in Sedona: the Mary D. Fisher Theater, Harkins 6 and the Sedona Performing Arts Center at Sedona Red Rock High School.“This year’s lineup certainly stands among the most diverse, thoughtful and creative expression of filmmaking we’ve ever had,” said Sedona International Film Festival Artistic Director…
By Ted Grussing… among my all time favorite birds is the Red Wing Blackbird and quite a few of them winter here in Arizona. I got this shot a few days ago and will try to get more as it it will not be long before they are heading back north. Night before last I saw several large strings of Canada Geese in V formation heading north and perhaps beginning the migration. Many birds, especially the seed eating song birds like the Red Wing Blackbird migrate at night … night flight is free of convective lift which makes flight easier and…
By Craig SwansonKeep Sedona BeautifulSedona AZ (February 24, 2020) – After having their initial proposal rejected by Yavapai County, the developers of Spring Creek Ranch have submitted an Amended Letter of Intent and an Amended Site Plan.They now propose 2,100 housing units: 1,500 manufactured or site-built home lots of which up to 200 may be used for recreational vehicle pads, 400 rental units and a 200 unit assisted living facility.