Author: Tommy

Verde Valley AZ (October 9, 2019) – Accidental opioid drug overdoses kill hundreds of Arizonans each year.  MATFORCE and area law enforcement hope everyone will help reduce this epidemic by bringing unwanted medication to Dump the Drugs on Saturday, October 26.   The event is being held in partnership with the DEA’s National Take Back Day.  Medications can be disposed of at one of eight locations throughout the county, including: Cottonwood, Sedona, Camp Verde, Clarkdale, Prescott, Prescott Valley and Chino Valley.

The world-renowned classical guitarist will perform works by Bach, Mauro Giuliani and other famed composers.Sedona AZ (October 9, 2019) – Chamber Music Sedona is pleased to announce the first concert of its 37th season — “Star of the Guitar,” performed by award-winning classical guitarist Ana Vidovic. Held at 3:00 p.m. on November 24, 2019 at Sedona’s Creative Life Center, Star of the Guitar will dazzle audiences with solo guitar pieces by composers ranging from Johann Sebastian Bach to Mauro Giuliani to Astor Piazzolla. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit https://chambermusicsedona.org/2019-ana-vidovic-star-of-the-guitar/.

Camp Verde AZ (October 9, 2019) – Are you or someone you know experiencing homelessness? Once a month, continuing Friday, October 11th at 10:00 am, Camp Verde Community Library and Yavapai Outreach host Help with Housing and More where you can meet one-to-one with knowledgeable representatives from area agencies and get help with housing, healthcare, food, employment assistance, birth certificates and other important documents.

Sedona AZ (October 9, 2019) – The city of Sedona seeks three new members for the Historic Preservation Commission as three current member terms approach expiration. This voluntary body consists of seven citizens appointed and established by city council to promote and protect Sedona’s historic character and identity. As an extension of the Arizona State Historic Preservation Office, the Sedona Historic Preservation Commission reviews the approval of restoration and improvements to designated historical landmark homes and properties. The commission’s work is part of a larger statewide and national effort to preserve historic landmarks, which, in Sedona, relates mainly to the city’s pioneer…

By Ted Grussing… actually it was more like lake rage … I had been following this loon around for about fifteen minutes and I think he just got tired of me, turned his back to me  and flipped me off. It took a while, but I did get the message, but only discovered the true message after I reviewed the photos on my laptop. I’ve never seen the webbed feet of a loon before and was surprised to see that there is a beautiful pink color to the web portion of their feet. Their ability to articulate the leg is pretty…

Dr. Bjorn Krondorfer is first featured speaker in new program at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (October 8, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to introduce a speaker series, “Conversations”. This series will highlight distinguished professors from Northern Arizona University who are experts in their areas.Using a conversational format, the speakers will address controversial ideas, issues and topics, followed by Q&A. Please join us for an evening of intellectual banter, compelling, and in some cases controversial dialogue.

By Ted Grussing… Saturday was the airport days at Sedona’s airport and there were a number of WW II vintage aircraft there … rides were being given in the B-25, CAP was doing flights too and Guidance Air was doing cut rate helicopter rides. Mariah was on display and it was a kick letting the young kids sit in the cockpit and pretend they were flying her. The T-28 did an awesome fly by generating smoke as he flew by. After a full day in the sun, my nose is such that I am going to compete with Rudolph for…

Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen presentation of art series at Mary D. Fisher theatreSedona AZ (October 7, 2019) – Sedona International Film Festival presents the Great Art on Screen series with “Gauguin in Tahiti: Paradise Lost”. The event will show in Sedona on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at 4 and 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Great Art on Screen is a series of seven documentaries featuring an in-depth look at the most extraordinary and groundbreaking art masters of their time.

Cottonwood AZ (October 7, 2019) – On Saturday October 5th, at approximately 4:15 PM, the Verde Valley Fire District responded to a Residential Fire in Oak Creek Valley.VVFD was originally dispatched to a tree on fire near a house. While en route the call was changed to a residential structure fire. Crews viewed a significant column of smoke while driving to the scene and upgraded to a “working fire.” On arrival they found several community members had acted quickly to apply water to the flames that burned the tree and then caught the side of the house and roof on…

RFP – Public Artwork Competition for Uptown Roadway Sedona RoundaboutsSedona AZ (October 7, 2019) – The Sedona Public Works Department announces a major exterior public art competition for professional artists residing in Yavapai and Coconino counties including, but not limited to, the city of Sedona, Camp Verde, Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Flagstaff, Jerome, Lake Montezuma, Oak Creek Canyon, Prescott, Rimrock, and Village of Oak Creek.

By Ted Grussing… I had a very beautiful and unexpected bonus on the way home. The sun was setting as we took off from Minneapolis/St. Paul International and as we were climbing out the low sun struck the split scimitar winglets on our SWA 737-800 and reflected the top winglet down onto the top of the wing … and it was set against the glow of the sunset looking to the east as we headed SW. According to the Avare app on my S9+ we were 28,000 + ft, climbing at 2700 feet + per minute and 403 knots (464…

Experience a cinematic journey through the transformative beauty and power of waterSedona AZ (October 6, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning documentary “Aquarela” on Monday, Oct. 14. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Victor Kossakovsky’s “Aquarela” poses a thought-provoking question: what would a movie feel like if its main character — its driving emotional heartbeat — was not human at all, but an element of nature?

Camp Verde AZ (October 6, 2019) – Camp Verde Community Library is hosting free health screenings Thursday, October 17th between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm in the Terracotta Room.  These non-fasting screenings for cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure are sponsored by Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) and Verde Valley Medical Centers.

Sedona AZ (October 6, 2019) – Join Sedona Police Department officers for National Night Out. It’s  an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.

Sedona AZ (October 6, 2019) – Red Earth Theatre brings a literary look at ghoulies and ghosties to the Chapel at Tlaquepaque on Thursday October 17th at 7.00 pm. Celebrating Halloween and All Souls Night with the magic of being in the presence of the mysterious (and yes scary), this evening of readings and music will offer things familiar and things rarely heard.