By Terry Hansen, Hales Corners, WI (April 10, 2019) Dear Editor:“I would not give a fig for the simplicity this side of complexity, but I would give my life for the simplicity on the other side of complexity.” – Oliver Wendell HolmesI have an idea for sorting through the many competing voices on climate change.The seriousness of the threat Fifty-eight former U.S. national security leaders, including 35 admirals and generals, sent a letter on climate change to President Donald Trump. The letter states: “Climate change is real, it is happening now, it is driven by humans, and it is accelerating.” These…
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Sedona AZ (April 10, 2019) – Five city volunteers received special recognition at the city of Sedona annual Volunteer Luncheon, held April 9 at the Los Abrigados Resort. The luncheon honors and thanks the many people who volunteered with the city throughout the year to improve programs and processes, and provide service to the community.
Sedona AZ (April 10, 2019) – On Saturday, April 20, 2019, beginning at 9:00AM, the Oak Creek Apples Macintosh Users Group will offer a general question-and-answer session on Apple computers, iPads, and iPhones at the Golden Goose Restaurant, 2545 W State Rte 89A, Sedona, AZ 86336. The restaurant is located on the south side at the stop light at the intersection of Andante and W. 89A. Alan Gore will facilitate the meeting, which can include self-pay breakfast at the option of each attendee. Admission is free. Pre-registration is desirable but not required. Register by emailing to oakcreekapples@gmail.com.
By Ted Grussing… beautiful day in northern Arizona … the snow pack is melting and Rogers Lake has water in it, but not for long. Spring is here and then summer … much nice up on the plateau than down in Sedona which in turn is better than Phoenix.
Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen presentation of art series at Mary D. Fisher theatreSedona AZ (April 9, 2019) – Sedona International Film Festival continues the Great Art on Screen series with “Klimt & Schiele: Eros and Psyche”. The event will show in Sedona on Tuesday, April 16 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.
Sedona AZ (April 9, 2019) – Veterans and families of veterans residing in Sedona who wish to have names of loved ones inscribed on the granite walls of the Sedona Military Service Park should apply by May 2, 2019. Names will be placed by Memorial Day.
Sedona AZ (April 9, 2019) – Red Earth Theatre is thrilled to be back in the beautiful arches of Tlaquepaque with live theatre at 7.30pm on Thursday April 18th at the Patio de las Campanas. ‘Earth Delight’ is a collage-piece of poetry, prose, music and thoughts celebrating our beautiful planet and home, drawn from a variety of cultures and eras, and featuring many of Red Earth Theatre’s regular performers.
Camp Verde AZ (April 9, 2019) – What’s Cheaper, Safer and More Effective than CBD Oil? Copaiba, a more reliable and powerful essential oil, can be obtained and used without a prescription, anywhere in the world! On your skinIn a personal fragranceFor whole-body wellnessTo calm occasional anxietyTo soften pain and discomfortTo protect and support your cellsCome learn all about it at this FREE EVENT on Thursday, Apr 18 5:30 to 7:30, CAMP VERDE COMMUNITY LIBRARY — Founders ROOMFor more info on this event or on other FREE classes at the Camp Verde Community Library, the third Thursday of each month, contact: Honey 404.626.5535 honeyrubin@mindspring.com.
Yavapai College Verde Valley Campus 601 Black Hills Drive, Clarkdale • (928) 649-5550May 6, 3 Hrs, 10:00 to 12:30, ROOM L-215Clarkdale AZ (April 8, 2019) – Make & Take gifts and treasures for Mother’s Day! Make wonderful sprays, roll-ons, and crafted blends for loving self-care, and to give as gifts! Use for beauty, skin, nails, hair care, hormonal needs, and for maintaining joy, energy, and harmony during busy and stressful moments. Beautiful glass containers and all materials will be available for a modest fee. All of the information, recipes and ideas are on free handouts.
By Ted Grussing… I got this shot of a drake Ringneck climbing out of a fish pond at Bubbling Ponds Fish Hatchery yesterday afternoon. Weekend traffic being what it is, I went the back way through Page Springs to SR 89A and up into Sedona; after the get together at Jim’s hangar, I came home the same way and stopped to walk the ponds. Usually the ducks are flying away from me, but this little guy was coming almost right at me and that is a treat! Most of the ducks are long gone to the north and their breeding…
New production from Sadler’s Wells Theatre in London debuts on screen at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (April 8, 2019) – The legendary and award-winning dance production, Matthew Bourne’s “Swan Lake”, will be screened at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Sunday, April 14 at 4 p.m., presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.Matthew Bourne’s “Swan Lake” comes to cinemas with a fresh look for the 21st century and is as daring and beautiful as ever. This thrilling, audacious and witty production is perhaps still best known for replacing the female corps-de-ballet with a menacing male ensemble, which shattered convention, turned tradition…
Proposed 2020-2024 focus: improving two major travel, commerce corridorsFlagstaff AZ (April 8, 2019) – The Arizona Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Friday, April 12, in Flagstaff on the agency’s recommended plan for the next five years of construction projects statewide.The hearing on the 2020-2024 Tentative Five-Year Transportation Facilities Construction Program begins at 9 a.m. in the Flagstaff City Council Chambers, located at 211 W. Aspen Ave.The proposed annual update allocates funding for additional lanes along Interstate 17 between Anthem and Sunset Point, with construction beginning in 2020. The program also provides funding for design, scoping and an environmental assessment to…
Sedona AZ (April 8, 2019) – Registration for Sedona Parks and Recreation adult softball league opens April 23 and continues through May 16.This is a wood bat league and both men and women are welcome to participate. While teams can be coed, the league will follow ASA Men’s Adult Softball League rules and regulations. There is a maximum of 20 players per team and players must be 16 years of age or older. The fee is $275 per team and $15 per player.
OLLI Learning Group – Camp Verde Community LibraryFour Wednesdays, May 1– 22 from 2:45 to 4:45 in the Founders Room at the Camp Verde Library.Camp Verde AZ (April 7, 2019) – Forgiveness, a fierce spiritual discipline, requires that we confront and expose everything that drives our pain—every hidden agenda, belief system (BS) and dark thought. As we increasingly stand in the fire of this immaculate defenselessness, we remember our own eternal goodness, innocence and worthiness. And, expanded harmony, health and well-being in our minds, bodies, situations and relationships will ensue. This journey takes courage.
Sedona AZ (April 6, 2019) – Teri Bays is bringing her one-woman show “Joan Chittister: Her story, my story, our story” back home to Sedona for a one-night performance at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Saturday, April 13 at 7 p.m.Now with images, this performance precedes Bays joining Chittister herself for the prestigious Joan D. Chittister Lecture/Event series in Erie, PA, whose past distinguished guests have included Maria Shriver and Cokie Roberts.