Verde Valley News – Yavapai College is awash with star students who bring their A-game to class. They show up, push through adversity and defy mediocrity to prove to themselves and others they can be more. But like the stars that blanket the night sky, there are students at the YC Prescott and Verde Valley campuses who outshine even their most stellar classmates. Those extraordinary students were feted during an Evening of STARS on April 22. The awards ceremony honoring the best and brightest across academic disciplines drew 28 honorees and their biggest fans to the Jim and Lee Performing…
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Arizona News – As part of important active forest management, fire managers are planning a number of prescribed burn projects next week to reduce hazardous forest fuels in strategic areas of the national forest to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires to many northern Arizona communities. Prescribed burns are always dependent upon multiple conditions, including personnel availability, fuel conditions, weather and approval from the Arizona Department of Environment Quality. The burns may be changed or canceled last-minute if burn conditions do not meet criteria outlined in advance. Should wind and weather conditions become unfavorable, ignitions will be halted, and project…
Sedona News – The Arts Academy of Sedona (AAS) has announced the next presentation of its Friday Night at the Theater program (presented on the third Friday of every month) at its NEW theatre space at the New Room (Sedona UMC) (110 Indian Cliffs Rd, Sedona, AZ 86336). In recognition of “Poetry Month,” on May 16th from 7-8:30 pm, this cabaret-style event—titled “All things speak of Poetry”—will feature music, dance, recitation, and drama from a variety of local performers, including musicians, singers, dancers, poets, and spoken-word artists. The cast includes Chantal Harte and Jashan Blackwell—The Village Troubadours, Shelly and Woody…
By Rabbi Alicia Magal The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, located at 100 Meadowlark Drive off Route 179 in Sedona, is a welcoming, egalitarian, inclusive congregation dedicated to building a link from the past to the future by providing religious, educational, social and cultural experiences. The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services, programs, and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Office telephone: 928 204-1286. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom. Note: Friday evening services on the First Friday of the month…
By David Stephen Sedona, AZ — What is the measure of life? Consciousness? What is the measure of consciousness? At what stage is a measure close enough to that of a full human to equate consciousness? That measure, even if established, may not matter to the extremes of the debates. Humans are the ultimate consciousness on earth because of the range of functions that humans possess. Cells are known as the basic unit of life. Could humans, as the standard, provide a range from which consciousness can be measured, from a cell—and above? The first step will be to assign…
By Mike Schroeder For all of you emotionally making comments and getting upset about Garcia, “This Maryland Father” who was mistakenly deported: Time for a reality check. Garcia had his day in court despite what the crazy democrats and media are yelling. He was under deportation order prior to being sent to El Salvador, over 5 years ago. But you won’t hear that from the main stream media. They’re too focused on Democrats making fools of themselves. Funny how they leave stuff out so the crazies can protest in the streets. But I’m not surprised. Part of the excerpt from a…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world for a global theatrical event: “Björk: Cornucopia” on Wednesday, May 7 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Björk: Cornucopia” — the highly anticipated concert film recorded live in Lisbon — captures the celebrated artist’s groundbreaking tour that mesmerized audiences worldwide for five years. https://youtu.be/WvSoLELzCDk?si=TlhM1dEABfRP1G3c This unique cinematic experience immerses viewers in Björk’s spectacular stage production, featuring a setlist spanning her iconic early works to the visionary Utopia (2017) and Fossora (2023). The production showcases bespoke instruments, including a magnetic harp, a circular flute, an…
By Fire Chief Danny Johnson Verde Valley News – On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at approximately 7:30 PM, units from the Verde Valley Fire District’s Station 31 and Station 32 responded to a multi-vehicle accident on State Route 89A at Oak Creek Valley Road. Emergency services were dispatched following reports that one vehicle had rolled over and was resting on its roof with occupants trapped inside. Upon arrival, Battalion 3 established command and conducted a rapid size-up of the incident. E311 was assigned to patient extrication and securing vehicle hazards. A311 performed the initial triage and then assisted E311 with…
Sedona News – The city invites the public to save the date for its next artist reception on Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers and the Vultee Conference Room at City Hall, where juried paintings created by members of Northern Arizona Watercolor Society (NAWS) are on display through August 27, 2025 and celebrate the organization’s 30-year existence. Special music guest will be Solomon Morris. The exhibition in the Council Chambers features 35 out of 79 submissions of watercolor paintings, selected by juror Kim Johnson, a signature member of seven watercolor societies. The Vultee…
Sedona News – The Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) of Sedona proudly hosted the Spirit of Philanthropy Awards on April 6 in Cottonwood, Ariz. For 24 years, this beloved event has brought together community members to honor individual philanthropists, nonprofit organizations and businesses whose generosity and service enhance the quality of life in Sedona and the Verde Valley. Over the past two decades, 117 philanthropists and organizations have been recognized for their outstanding contributions. This year, five awards were presented, honoring the leadership, dedication and lasting impact of those who are making a difference in the lives of others throughout the region. The…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the ‘Heartful Living, Gentle Dying’ film series at the Mary Fisher Theatre — every Thursday — May 8-29. Join us for this thought-provoking journey and discover what it means to be alive and connected to humanity, and how we might die with grace and dignity on our own terms. This profound glimpse into life and death explores how we view our purpose, our relationships, and the possibilities inherent in the gentle dying process. https://vimeo.com/1070065850?share=copy “The Heart Revolution” is the first film in a four-week “Heartful Living, Gentle Dying”…
Sedona News – The Rotary Club of Sedona Village will host its annual Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 7:30 to 11:00 AM at the Village Rotary Community Garden, 25 W. Saddlehorn Road (former Big Park School). This special community event kicks off the growing season with a wide selection of plants and seeds, including: Milkweed and pollinator plants provided by the Monarch Society Plants and seeds grown by students at Verde Valley School Gardens Organic, non-GMO tomato, squash, cucumber, and bean starts from the Village Rotary Garden Select your own garden bed for lease…only a few…
… as I was working on the presentation I am giving at the Verde Valley Bird and Nature Festival 2025 this Thursday morning at 10AM, I spent several hours just going through saved folders looking for beauty, and I found it. The photograph above is of a Caspian Tern that was migrating through here and below is a shot of two Black Crowned Night Herons that were with a much larger group that were building nests and breeding in the area. A couple of the birds which are less commonly seen in the area, but which are beautiful to observe in their natural habitat.…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world for a global theatrical event: “Monty Python and the Holy Grail 50th Anniversary” May 4 and 7 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. Grossing the highest box-office of any British film in the US when released in 1975, this “cult classic” comedy from the Monty Python team loosely follows the legend of King Arthur (Graham Chapman), along with his squire (Terry Gilliam) and his Knights of the Round Table (John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin), as they embark on a fearless quest…
Sedona News – Twelve members of the Rotary Club of Sedona Village teamed up with local firefighters to weed and clean up the yard of a retired firefighter and disabled veteran Village neighbor. The two-hour project, filled with camaraderie and community spirit, was made light work thanks to many helping hands. Will Trezise, project chair, stated, “Our Club’s mission is to ‘improve people’s lives, locally and globally, through service’; we’re pleased to work with our local firefighters to help Craig improve his yard.” This effort was part of the Rotary Week of Service, during which Village Rotarians will also volunteer…