Clarkdale AZ (May 15, 2019) – Taking a step closer to becoming registered nurses, 37 men and women from across Yavapai County marked the completion of their associate of applied science degrees during a traditional pinning ceremony May 11 at the Yavapai College Prescott campus.Successful students from both the Prescott and Verde Valley YC campus nursing programs combined for the family-oriented event that featured an homage to Florence Nightingale – a lamp-lit recitation of the founder of nursing’s solemn pledge. The pledge concludes with, “I will be loyal to my work and devoted towards the welfare of those committed to…
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Sedona AZ (May 14, 2019) – The Rotary Club of Sedona Village awarded three, $1,000 scholarships on Tuesday, May 7 at Sedona Red Rock High School.In the fall of 2018, club member, Heather Hermen, trained for the Sedona Half Marathon and raised funds for local Sedona Red Rock High School Senior scholarships. Generous donations form club members and the community were made to the club’s Charitable Fund, recognizing Heather’s extraordinary commitment to the cause. After the run on Saturday, February 2, funds were tallied and the amount totaled $3,000.
Mental Health Monday May 20Sedona AZ (May 14, 2019) – The Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley presents “Mind/Body Connection: The Power of Pets, Purpose, Spirituality and Laughter in Physical and Mental Well-Being,” a panel discussion on Monday, May 20, 10AM-11:30AM, at Yavapai College, 4215 Arts Village Dr., Sedona. The program is free and open to the public and is a partnership with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Sedona AZ (May 14, 2019) – Every year the city council meets to set city priorities for the coming year. Those priorities are guided by the Community Plan goals, current circumstances in our community, and the capacity of staff to undertake new priorities while they complete existing priorities from prior years.The priorities set by council are reflected in the budget council establishes every year. Council’s job is to make sure the priorities are supported with the funding and staff required to achieve those priorities. Without sufficient funding or staff resources, priorities end up being just words on a page.
By Ted Grussing… it doesn’t seem all that long ago when I began teaching 7th and 8th graders photography and learned that most of them did not have a camera. I am not certain how others teach photography to those without a camera, but I have no idea, so I put out a call to all of you on my email list asking for donations of cameras that you no longer use. The response was overwhelming and I received more than 80 cameras and everyone in mine and Brian’ classes had a camera. Brian teaches video and I teach still photography. Wow,…
Mary D. Fisher Theatre joins theaters around the world for special cinematic eventSedona AZ (May 13, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world to present a one-night premiere of “Asbury Park: Riot, Redemption, Rock ‘n’ Roll” on Wednesday, May 22 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Asbury Park: Riot, Redemption, Rock ‘n’ Roll” tells the story of the long troubled town of Asbury Park, and how the power of music can unite a divided community.
Jerome AZ (May 13, 2019) – The Jerome Chamber of Commerce is ready for its yearly exploration of the back streets of this historic mining town with the 54th Annual Home and Building Tour. Save the dates of May 18 – 19, 2019 for a look at some totally renovated gems in the mile-high town.The tour will include a look at The Reber House, built in 1917. Dr Louis Reber built this home to please his bride and even measured the waist to floor length to be sure the kitchen sink would fit her exactly right. Dr. Reber was Chief Geologist for…
Clarkdale AZ (May 13, 2019) – Commencement signaled the completion of one life-changing journey and the start of something new for more than 110 degree and certificate-earners sharing the Commencement spotlight Friday evening at the Yavapai College Verde Valley campus.The ceremony’s keynote speaker, Cottonwood Mayor Tim Elinski, extolled the 2019 YC graduating class for helping create a vibrant community and strengthening the local economy. And, while he encouraged graduates to stay and build their lives in the Verde Valley, he urged them not to scrimp on adventures. “Please have as many adventures as you possibly can, but do consider coming…
Sedona AZ (May 13, 2019) – Kristi Tate, Ian Dowdy, and Evelyn Casuga, leaders from The Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA), will be the guests of honor at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s Lunch and Learn, an enjoyable, informative, free weekly community event held Wednesday, May 22, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m., in room 34 of Yavapai College’s Sedona Center (on Cultural Park Place, across Rt. 89A from Red Rock High School). Bring your lunch and drink at 12:30 and meet these leaders of CFA who are committed to achieving The Arizona We Want, a set of priorities that express Arizonans’ highest aspirations for the future, discovered by the Gallup…
Sedona AZ (May 13, 2019) – Sound Bites Grill is pleased to welcome back to the music stage an exciting two nights of fabulous music with Jay Boy Adams and Zenobia, (Santa Fe) featuring Trixie Merkin (electric bass) and Josh English (drums). This exciting show is happening on Friday May 17th & Saturday May 18th from 7pm to 10pmJay Boy Adams has been busy preparing to record a new cd, producing other artists, and performing regularly. He has half of the songs picked for the new CD which will be out in 2020!
Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen presentation of art series at Mary D. Fisher theatreSedona AZ (May 10, 2019) – Sedona International Film Festival continues the Great Art on Screen series with “Water Lilies of Monet: The Magic of Water and Light”. The event will show in Sedona on Tuesday, May 21 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 (May 10, 2019) – Verde Valley Fire District (VVFD) responded to the report of a residential fire at the Verde Valley Manor. A resident reported that a heating pad had caught fire on her bed while she was sleeping. The resident was able to evacuate from the residence with minor injuries. Crews arrived and made entry to the residence, located and extinguished the fire.
Phoenix AZ (May 10, 2019) – Again this year, communities across the United States will come together during National Police Week—May 12-18—to honor and remember those law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice, as well as the family members, friends and fellow officers they left behind.This year, the names of 371 officers killed in the line of duty are being added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. These 371 officers include 158 officers who were killed during 2018, plus 213 officers who died in previous years but whose stories of sacrifice had been lost to…
Sedona AZ (May 10, 2019) – Do you have an interest in weaving, spinning, basket making, dyeing yarns or knitting? If so, come to Monday at the Museum at the Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday, May 20th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and join the members of the Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild while they practice their art and share their love of fiber arts. Come to watch or bring your spinning wheel and yarns and join in the fun. They would be happy to answer any questions. There is no charge for this demonstration.
Sedona AZ (May 10, 2019) – The city of Sedona invites interested residents to apply to participate in a work group to explore the city’s expenditure limitation options in advance of the November 2020 election.As background, every Arizona city or town has a state-imposed expenditure limitation, or a cap on spending, unless voters approve a separate expenditure limitation. The most common options elected are Home Rule or a Permanent Base Adjustment (PBA).