NOTE: On February 2nd from 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. at the Sedona Community Center located at 2615 Melody Lane in Sedona, dementia educator and consultant, Karen Walker, will be leading an interactive, one hour class called “Putting together pieces of the Dementia Puzzle—Groundhog’s Day Survival Guide for Care”. More Info→ By Karen Walker(February 1, 2019)Have you ever delved deeply into a creative project and then after finishing, felt a bit disoriented and surprised that so much time has passed? This feeling of excess right brain activity can be experienced like a slight “hangover”. Artists are often right-brain dominant and have been stereotyped as “flakey”, “spacey” or “out in…
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$1000 Reward OfferedCottonwood AZ (February 1, 2019) – Yavapai Silent Witness Director Chris Wilson has announced the 2019 Catch 22 campaign which begins February 1, 2019. Every day through February 22, 2019, the Sheriff’s Office will share information about a wanted fugitive from the program. A direct tip to Silent Witness resulting in the arrest of the fugitive within 90 days of the announcement will result in $1000 cash reward.Name: Domingo Anguiano Valdez, 54Charge: MurderAgency: Cottonwood Police Department Date of Incident: June 28, 2004
By Virginia Volkman, DirectorSedona AZ (February 1, 2019) – This February, Sedona Public Library is celebrating Love Your Library Month. It’s our way of encouraging you to take advantage of the many free services we offer and for you to demonstrate your support for the Library. If you don’t have a library card, now is the perfect time to apply for one. Get your free card at the main library in West Sedona (3250 White Bear Rd.) or Sedona Public Library in the Village (51A Bell Rock Plaza). Bring your photo ID and proof of local residency. Your library card will give you access…
By Ted Grussing… predators have an inbred trait of patience as they hunt and stalk their prey. The idea is to remain silent and unseen as they slowly creep in for the kill … surprise is the goal, so that by the time the prey is aware of the danger, it is already to late to fight or flee … game over, the predator has successfully obtained his food for the day. It doesn’t always work out that way, but that is the goal since most prey do not relish the idea of sustaining life of the predator … but…
By Carson RalstonLibrary Specialist-Adult ProgramsCamp Verde AZ (January 31, 2019) – Join us on Tuesday, February 5th or Tuesday February 12th from either 9:30 – 11:00 am or 1:00 – 2:30 pm for an Information Session about advancing your digital skills. Interested in building your computer/digital skills? Attend one of our information sessions to learn about our no-cost courses!
Sedona AZ (January 31, 2019) – If you have a piece of wood and a wood carving knife, come to Monday at the Museum at Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday, February 11th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and join the Verde Valley Woodcarvers. Hundreds of people have tried their hand at carving with this group since its founding in 1997 by Norm Knight. The group consists of carvers ranging from beginners to master carvers. Come by with your own equipment or just come to watch these artisans do relief carving, chip carving, and bark carving. There is no fee…
Sedona AZ (January 31, 2019) – April 11-13 is the date the Verde Valley Regional Economic Organization proudly presents an exciting NEW two and a-half day event — the Moonshot AZ Pioneer Pitch. This Shark Tank-inspired entrepreneurial business pitch contest is open to anyone who’s doing or wanting to do business in Sedona and/or the Verde Valley.
Sedona AZ (January 31, 2019) – Hey ladies! Are you ready to improve your mountain bike skills in a fun and safe environment? Are you interested in trying the sport for the very first time? Or do you already ride or race and want to take your riding to the next level? If so, then join the Ladies AllRide crew and other like-minded women of all ages this summer to play on bikes in awesome locations around the country. You won’t be disappointed!Liv Ladies AllRide: Powered by SRAM 2019 Mountain Bike Skills Camps are here!
By James Bishop, Jr. (January 30, 2019)If only we did not have to die, instead become ravens–Louise ErdrichWeary of Arabs killing our men and women; tired of Chinese cutting down Christian crosses; fed up with blowhard politicians and amoral philanderers? Hear rumblings about a bridge at Red Rock Crossing? Forget Canada, the lines are already too long. Instead, find the Valley of the Ravens if survival is one’s goal. Of late, there seem to be more of the noisy, ancient bird around. What are they up to?Long before Indians, cowboys, developers, and tourists took over our lands, ravens swooped, soared,…
By Ted Grussing… some days do not turn out the way you plan, but they can be exceptionally fine days too … today was such a day for me and instead of the intended trip to Watkins Lake to shoot some wildlife, very early in the morning, the day made a turn and provided me the opportunity to meet a lot of very neat people and then home later in the evening … one good day planned and a very different but equally good day lived.
Sedona AZ (January 30, 2019) – Just before Thanksgiving, Sedona.Biz and SedonaKind brought you a story about the 16 beautiful Kindness Benches that were donated and placed all around Sedona. The benches were created by local artists extraordinaire Lucy Paradise and Lenore Hemingway, and members of SedonaKind. The benches have now found their permanent homes, and are already being treasured by local residents and visitors alike as places to rest, relax, and contemplate ways to be kind. Treasure… treasure hunt… Aha!
Sedona AZ (January 30, 2019) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its Living History speaker series on Thursday February 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the Museum when a member of the Education staff from Riordan Museum in Flagstaff will present on “The Women of Riordan Mansion”.
Clarkdale AZ (January 30, 2019) – Clarkdale’s Town Council adopted a specific focus area plan for the Central Business District on February 27, 2018. This plan was developed with input from the Planning Commission, residents, businesses and Town Staff.
Camp Verde AZ (January 30, 2019) – Come to Camp Verde Community Library from 4:00-7:00 pm on Thursdays starting on February 7th through April 11th for no-cost tax preparation and e-filing services for taxpayers of all ages by AARP Tax-Aide IRS-certified volunteers.
Sedona AZ (January 30, 2019) – On Thursday, February 7th, at 6:30PM, Inspiration of Sedona will offer a free Sedona premiere presentation of the first segment of the award-winning Peace Education Program video series. This will be followed by an open, reflection time, which allows for a variety of creative expressions and responses.