Phoenix AZ (August 29, 2019) – Arizona drivers can look ahead to open highways and no scheduled construction closures over Labor Day weekend. The Arizona Department of Transportation and contractors will not schedule any construction or maintenance-related closures along state highways between Friday afternoon and late Monday, Sept. 2.Motorists should still plan ahead and expect heavy traffic during peak travel times on highways to and from popular destinations, including the state’s high country and California beaches.
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Cottonwood AZ (August 29, 2019) – Friends of the Verde River is excited to announce the 2019 State of the Verde Watershed Conference to be held at the Cliff Castle Casino Hotel, October 28 -30, 2019. The three-day conference begins with your choice of eleven different field trip options happening throughout the valley, including a guided tour of the Wild and Scenic Fossil Creek, Discovering Tavasci Marsh, Watchable Wildlife at Page Springs, and a kayak trip on the Verde River. The second and third days are filled with sessions, panelists, and speakers addressing topics related to the Watershed Report Card…
By Charles Husted, Police ChiefSedona AZ (August 29, 2019) – The women and men of your Sedona Police Department are proud to serve such an amazing community. We recently hosted Coffee with a Cop at Starbucks and were overwhelmed by the fantastic turnout and support demonstrated by the community members in attendance. To further enhance our ability to connect with the community, we have joined the public agencies side of Nextdoor. Nextdoor is a social network that provides a platform for neighbors to communicate with one another. Through Nextdoor, neighbors can connect regarding any topic of interest, generally ranging from garage…
A magical night of the full moon, and floating a lantern to honor loved onesSedona AZ (August 29, 2019) -Sedona Mago Retreat Center invites the public to participate in its first annual Full Moon Lantern Festival on Saturday, September 14. Festivities begin at 2 pm and ends at 9 pm, with the lantern floating beginning at 7 pm.
Sedona AZ (August 29, 2019) – Sound Bites Grill’s annual Lobster Fest ends this Labor Day weekend with a lineup of entertainment to celebrate summer like no other place in Sedona. Mid-week, August 28 enjoy “Wineaux Wednesday” with the original music of local favorite, Robin Miller, on guitar and piano from 6-9pm.Robin’s vast range of musical styles entertains audience members of all ages. His long history in music is well established even boasting his own Pandora station.
By Ted GrussingI took this shot a few years ago near days end from over the Village of Oak Creek looking north through the chapel and wilderness area to the airport on Airport Mesa, uptown and west Sedona. Oak Creek Canyon is just to the right of Wilson mountain on the upper right and the rim is on the left. Below mid image and on right of center is Bell Rock with the evening shadow moving up the side … Castle Rock lower part of the image on the left and Courthouse Rock to the right of Bell Rock. Cathedral…
The seductive true story of Virginia Woolf’s love affair that inspired her great workSedona AZ (August 28, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the critically-acclaimed new drama “Vita & Virginia” Sept. 6-11 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Vita & Virginia” features an award-winning all-star ensemble cast including Gemma Arterton, Elizabeth Debicki and Isabella Rossellini.Set amidst the bohemian high society of 1920s England, “Vita & Virginia” tells the scintillating true story of a literary love affair that fueled the imagination of one of the 20th century’s most celebrated writers.
Cottonwood AZ (August 28, 2019) – Can science and religion agree on the most urgent issues of conservation and climate change? The Cottonwood Public Library and the Northern Arizona Climate Change Alliance (NAZCCA) are hosting a presentation and discussion to explore the details of this question.Dr. Roy May and Dr. Stefan Sommer will present the current issues being brought about by climate change and our spiritual and human responsibilities in the face of this global crisis.
Sedona AZ (August 28, 2019) – The city of Sedona seeks applicants for one seat on the Sedona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) local board.The local board administers the pension system for the Sedona Police Department and follows the rules of the PSPRS system and Arizona Revised Statutes. Additionally, the board makes decisions for Sedona police officers on issues such as membership in the system and approving retirements and service purchase requests.
September 14th is Second Saturday Art & Culture Walk in Old Town Cottonwood from 4-9PM.Cottonwood AZ (August 28, 2019) – Start at Mingus & Main at Main Stage, where a dedicated art room awaits you along with full bar and restaurant.Then come all the way into Old Town Center for the Arts (OTCA), on the corners of N Main and N 5th Streets. OTCA features art related to water resources and values as the new theme for this year’s art exhibition starting Sept 4th and running through sometime mid-October. Water images and art will reveal it in all of its…
By Ted Grussing… faces, critters and other figures await your discovery in tonight’s image. I took this shot earlier this year at Pigeon Point south of Half Moon Bay. I used a 400mm lens and shot down at the surf breaking on the rocks at the base of the overlook. So have fun, there are some interesting creatures in this tiny slice of time and place.
Award-winning new music and concert doc premieres in one-day-only special eventSedona AZ (August 27, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a special premiere of the award-winning music and concert documentary “ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band from Texas” on Thursday, Sept. 5. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“ZZ Top: That Little Ol’ Band from Texas” tells the story of how three oddball teenage bluesmen — Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill, and Frank Beard — became one of the biggest, most beloved bands on the planet, all…
Camp Verde AZ (August 27, 2019) – Camp Verde Community Library is hosting free health screenings Wednesday, September 11th 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.
Drivers should use caution and allow extra travel timeCamp Verde AZ (August 26, 2019) – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for daytime lane closures on State Route 260 between Aultman Parkway (milepost 214) and Out of Africa Parkway (milepost 215) while crews complete mobile striping operations. Motorists should expect delays while intermittent lane closures are in place.The work is scheduled to occur from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28.
By Ted Grussing… this little guy is quite obviously very much present as he stands watch for the rest of the covey of quail as they forage beneath and around the bush that he is standing watch over. Not a time to fall asleep as predators are everywhere … on the ground and overhead. A serious business to be a primary food creature for so many different predators and focus on being alive and present yourself. We have our sentinels too that keep us safe from other humans who want what we have for themselves without working for it themselves ……