By Carson RalstonLibrary Specialist-Adult ProgramsCamp Verde AZ (August 6, 2019) – Join us at Camp Verde Community Library at 2:00 pm on Saturday, August 10th to learn how to successfully sprout all sorts of seeds- alfalfa, broccoli, clover, fenugreek, lentils, and more for your salads, sandwiches and snacks!
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Sedona AZ (August 6, 2019) – A shortage of lifeguards has forced the city to reduce summer hours for the Sedona Community Pool, 570 Posse Ground Rd.Read the FAQs about the lifeguard shortage here: http://sedonaaz.gov/home/showdocument?id=38768.
By Ted Grussing… one definition of a weed that I have heard is that it is a plant whose purpose has yet to be discovered … another that it is a plant located in a place it is not wanted. So here is one of my favorite weeds, but it has many uses including saving lives. During WWII kids were encouraged to collect milk weed and send it to collection centers to be processed and used as the filling in life vests. It was much lighter and buoyant than cork or kapok which were also used … millions of pounds…
Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen debut of new production at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (August 5, 2019) – The National Theatre of London continues its season with its acclaimed new production of “The Lehman Trilogy” showing in Sedona on Sunday, Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere at its Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“The Lehman Trilogy” is the story of a family and a company that changed the world, told in three parts on a single evening.
Award-winner from recent film festival returns by popular demand to Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (August 3, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona encore return of the award-winning new film “Eternal Winter” Aug. 9-14 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Eternal Winter” debuted to sold out shows and rave audience reviews at the recent Sedona International Film Festival — where it won the Directors’ Choice Award for Feature Drama — and is returning to Sedona by popular demand.“Eternal Winter” is the true story of an unlikely romance in a Soviet labor camp.
Drivers should use caution and allow extra travel timeCamp Verde AZ (August 3, 2019) – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for overnight lane closures on westbound State Route 260 at the Cherry Creek Bridge between mileposts 215 and 216 while crews complete pavement repairs.The work is scheduled to occur from 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, to 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10.
By Anne Marie Mackler, Development Director“The richest person in the world – in fact, all the riches in the world – couldn’t provide you with anything like the endless, incredible loot available at your local library.” Malcolm ForbesSedona AZ (August 2, 2019) – At the second annual International Public Library Fundraising Conference, a question was posed to an impressive panel of library directors from Seattle; Denver; Brooklyn and beyond. “Why fund libraries?” The answers have served as inspiration for Sedona Public Library’s giving program, and they have offered perspective to the powerful work that libraries do locally, and what they…
By Ted Grussing… in the neighborhood! This afternoon whilst out with One I saw a Coopers Hawk being chased by a crow across the open area down near the 10th green. Figured the action would continue and a few minutes later it came back across the green space near our home and it settled in a tall tree in my next door neighbor’s yard. Knowing the battle would continue since crows can be pretty nasty creatures when they want, I propped myself up against the house so I could hold the camera on the shot for an extended period without fatiguing…
Critics and audiences are raving about new film debuting at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (August 1, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the critically-acclaimed new film “The Last Black Man in San Francisco” Aug. 9-14 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Jimmie Fails dreams of reclaiming the Victorian home his grandfather built in the heart of San Francisco. Joined on his quest by his best friend Mont, Jimmie searches for belonging in a rapidly changing city that seems to have left them behind. As he struggles to reconnect with his…
Camp Verde AZ (August 1, 2019) – The Smithsonian’s Water|Ways exhibit dives into Arizona water, exploring water’s essential component of life on our planet, environmentally, culturally, and historically. Friends of the Verde River (Friends) is excited to partner with The Camp Verde Community Library to bring the Arizona Humanities Smithsonian Water|Ways Exhibit to the Verde Valley. This national exhibit comes to the Verde Valley August 24 – October 5, 2019, hosted at the Camp Verde Community Library. The opening reception will be held at the Camp Verde Community Library from 1 – 4pm along with a story walk in Rezzonico Park and an Important Bird Area (IBA)…
By Ted Grussing… and this young Coopers Hawk certainly is looking at you. I took this shot early evening when One and I were out catching some late rays. It was once again a day in the great indoors working on that magnificent opal. Should have the polishing done by late afternoon tomorrow and it keeps getting better as it gets closer to the end.
Cornville AZ (July 31, 2019) – The Northern Arizona Animal Welfare Coalition is a new non-profit organization dedicated to supporting animal welfare organizations across Northern Arizona. Headquartered in the Verde Valley, the group recently received its 501(c)(3) designation from the Internal Revenue Service.Representatives from various animal shelters and rescue organizations throughout the Verde Valley have been invited to participate in the group.
By Ted Grussing… its time for a bit of a change of pace … from the aerial skyscapes, birds and animals to a bloom from our tiny Argentine giant cactus from this spring. Every time I look at one of these blooms I envision myself shrinking in size and traveling through the time warp tunnel within the bloom to everywhere and anywhere in the universe and maybe to parallel universes. There is no limit, human conventions do not apply when you allow your imagination to take control of the beauty you are witnessing … why be an adult when you…
Stunning voyage under the sea takes viewers on a never-seen-before adventure Sedona AZ (July 30, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning film “Wonders of the Sea” showing Thursday, Aug. 8 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Wonders of the Sea” takes viewers on a trip under the ocean, capturing incredible footage of rarely seen sea creatures. From Fiji to the Bahamas, Jean Michel Cousteau and his children Celine and Fabien embark on a voyage to discover the ocean as never before seen, and learn…
Cornville AZ (July 30, 2019) – On July 29th at approximately 1:10pm, the Verde Valley Fire District responded to a Residential assignment in Cornville.VVFD was dispatched to a Barn on fire with fire spreading to the surrounding vegetation. On arrival crews found a small shed, small barn and a fence on fire. Crews were able to stop the fire from spreading and protected the main house.