Film is the quintessential portal to Ram Dass’ life and teachings; filmmaker to attendSedona AZ (September 9, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the inspiring and acclaimed documentary “Becoming Nobody” Sept. 13-16 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Jamie Catto, the director of “Becoming Nobody”, will be in Sedona to host the film and Q&A discussions after both screenings on Monday, Sept. 16.“Becoming Nobody” is the quintessential portal to Ram Dass’ life and teachings. His ability to entertain and his sense of humor are abundantly evident in a conversation that brings…
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Clarkdale AZ (September 9, 2019) – The Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum, in partnership with OLLI Sedona/Verde Valley, invites adult lifelong learners to meet and greet at an Old Fashioned Back to School Social on Friday, September 20, 3:00-5:00pm in the historic Clark Memorial Clubhouse Mens Lounge located at 19 N. Ninth Street in downtown Clarkdale. Mingle in an environment of like adults who love to learn learn, grow and connect with others in an atmosphere of volunteerism and leadership.
Vortex Crunch – Everything you Love covered in Chocolate!Cottonwood AZ (September 9, 2019) – Join Gayle’s Chocolates as they unveil their new chocolate store with their First Annual Vortex Crunch Event. Be the first to experience and taste the deliciousness on Friday, September 20th from 12 to 3pm. Enjoy a real-life Willy Wonka factory and visit Gayle’s flagship store at 541 N. Main St, Cottonwood, AZ 86326.Come taste and learn all about Gayle’s chocolate specialties and have a bite of their signature new chocolate creation, the Vortex Crunch. A sweet and salty combination, the Vortex Crunch is loaded with rice…
Camp Verde AZ (September 9, 2019) – Join Wendy Knight, RN, BSN, Patient Care Representative from Northern AZ Hospice at Camp Verde Community Library at 10:00 am on Thursday, September 12th for an informational class on Advanced Care Planning & Directives.Advanced Care Planning ensures that the healthcare treatments you may receive are consistent with your wishes and preferences, especially in the event you’re unable to make and/or communicate your healthcare choices.
Sedona AZ (September 9, 2019) – The city of Sedona will host a free community Fix-it Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Hub, 525-B Posse Ground Rd., in Posse Grounds Park.The Fix-it Clinic helps residents learn basic repair skills, save money, and keep items out of the landfill. Volunteer fixers will be available to help residents fix broken household items for free. Items accepted include toys, electronics, ripped clothing, small appliances, and more. Items brought in for repair must be small enough to carry or wheel indoors.
Sedona AZ (September 8, 2019) – This week’s lineup at Sound Bites Grill starts with the ever popular Wineaux Wednesday from 5:00pm-7:00pm, where all the Rock Stars come out to enjoy the original music of local favorite Robin Miller. He sings effortlessly from 6-9p.m.
Film celebrates iconic voice that made generations of fans fall in love with herSedona AZ (September 6, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning and acclaimed new music documentary “Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice” Sept. 13-19 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.A voice that spanned genres and generations, a talent that elevated the art of the song, a heart like a wheel that continues to revolve around family, music, and the art that bring us together. Since bursting onto the music scene in 1967, Linda Ronstadt’s extraordinary…
Sedona AZ (September 6, 2019) – Due to the continued unseasonably hot weather and lack of monsoonal moisture, Sedona Fire District is suspending all issued burn permits for the burning of yard debris. “The National Weather service is advising us that a more normalized weather pattern will be developing in the next week to 10 days,” said Fire Marshal Jon Davis, “We will continue to re-evaluate conditions and allow open burning of yard debris as soon as is prudent.”
By Carson RalstonLibrary Specialist-Adult ProgramsCamp Verde AZ (September 6, 2019) – Join us at 1:00 pm on Monday, September 23rd for a screening and discussion of the movie The Public.In The Public, written and directed by Emilio Estevez, an unusually bitter Arctic blast has made its way to downtown Cincinnati and the front doors of the public library where the action of the film takes place.
Featuring “Dark Skies, New Research and New Outreach: All the News from Lowell Observatory”Sedona AZ (September 6, 2019) – As Keep Sedona Beautiful resumes its Preserving the Wonder(tm) Speaker Series from summer break, on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, the nonprofit organization will present Jeff Hall, Director of Flagstaff’s Lowell Observatory.
Sedona AZ (September 6, 2019) – The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley and OLLI at Yavapai College – Sedona/Verde Valley offer a stimulating presentation and discussion on two topics that will impact the coming election in Arizona and across the country: Dark Money and the Electoral College. The program will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019, 12:30PM-2:00PM at Yavapai College, Room 34, 4215 Arts Village Drive, Sedona.
Sedona AZ (September 6, 2019) – The Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona celebrated the 19th annual Spirit of Sedona event on Thursday, September 5 at Enchantment Resort. Approximately 200 community members gathered to honor the 2019 nonprofit grant recipients and philanthropic leaders in the community.With the support of its Board of Advisors and volunteer grant review panelists, ACF of Sedona awarded over $160,000 in grants this year to 47 nonprofits serving Sedona and the Verde Valley. Funded projects address various community needs in the areas of the environment, animal welfare, arts and culture, community improvement, diversity education, social justice, and healthcare.…
By Rabbi Alicia MagalJewish Community of Sedona and the Verde ValleySedona AZ (September 6, 2019) – The Jewish New Year – Rosh Hashanah, and The Day of Atonement – Yom Kippur, together known as the High Holy Days, seem “late” this year: Rosh Hashanah begins on the evening of Sunday, September 29, 2019, continuing through the first day, Monday, September 30th, and second day, Tuesday, October 1st. Yom Kippur begins on Tuesday evening, October 8, and continues on Wednesday, October 9th. Of course, the Jewish New Year always comes on the same Hebrew date, the new moon of Tishrei in the Hebrew…
By Elizabeth Cate, Collection Development LibrarianSedona AZ (September 6, 2019) – Each fall publishing season brings a large selection of new releases in every genre, from biography and history to mystery, science fiction, and literary fiction. Although you’ll have to wait a few months to read them all, you can still place a hold on many forthcoming books now so that your fall reading list is in order. Log in to your library account, give us a call at 928-282-7714, or drop by the reference desk to reserve your copies.Here’s a small sampling of some of the most anticipated fall…
By Ted Grussing… I absolutely love this shot of a great blue heron down at Page Springs trying to get out of Dodge with a large razorback sucker that he has speared … he appears to be well over gross weight limitations and were he an aircraft he would be hitting the fence or in this case the dikes separating the ponds. This is the 16th shot in the sequence after he speared the fish with his beak and began trying to go airborne … he flew through the weeds on top of the dike still struggling for altitude. Heron’s do…