By Karen Walker(January 2, 2019)[Note: On January 12th at 10:00 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 “Creating Dementia Awareness”. More info→]Alzheimer ’s disease, the most prevailing form of dementia, takes center stage in neighborhoods, churches, families, in the world at large, and yes, even here in Sedona. Days may be long and filled with heartache for those who travel the path of caregiving a person with any of the many forms of dementia. After a while, the caregiving journey can reduce the…
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Sedona AZ (January 2, 2019) – Professional photographer Ron Niebrugge will present at the meeting of the Sedona Camera Club starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 28th, at the Christ Lutheran Church, 25 Chapel Rd, Sedona. Doors open at 5:30.Ron will kick off the meeting with “AnimalScapes”. He will talk about the techniques and strategies he uses to combine his two favorite passions, landscape and wildlife photography. The resulting images are much different than wildlife images created with long telephoto lenses. Not only can these techniques make your images unique, but they don’t require big expensive lenses; these concepts…
Sedona AZ (January 2, 2019) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its Living History speaker series on Thursday January 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the Museum when Roger Naylor will present on “The Amazing Kolb Brothers of Grand Canyon: Photographers, Adventurers, Pioneers”.
Sedona AZ (January 2, 2019) – Now is the time to register to participate in Sedona’s 49th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. We welcome musicians, civic organizations, decorative floats and vehicles, and community businesses. Show additional support for this fun family event by becoming a sponsor.
Healthy World Sedona Presents Sedona VegFest 2019, a Two-Day Celebration of the Plant-Based LifestyleFrom renowned speakers to inspiring film screenings and cooking demos, the annual event will highlight the benefits of a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet & strive for Zero Waste Certification.Sedona AZ (January 2, 2019) – On January 19 and 20, 2019, Healthy World Sedona will present Sedona VegFest 2019 at the Sedona Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road. The event will feature speakers, cooking demonstrations, film screenings and exhibitors — all of which will focus on promoting the health, ethical and environmental benefits of a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet and lifestyle. The theme for this year’s…
Sedona AZ (January 2, 2019) – The RunSedona Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K events will be held February 2, 2019, beginning at 8:00 a.m.The course begins on Navoti Drive near Bristlecone Pines Road, heads eastward to Calle del Solle, enters SR 89A heading east, then turns north onto Dry Creek Road; the half marathon participants will continue further, onto Long Canyon/Boynton Canyon roads.
By Ted Grussing… looking forward to another terrific year and so much life to live, friends and family to love, places to travel, and accomplishments waiting to happen. It will be wondrous!!! Mirabilis as my friend David is wont to say … Happy New Year David!
By Ted Grussing… those days when things are going good, but still it doesn’t seem that way. Eric and I headed out to Watson Lake this afternoon and I think the high was around 43F and a pretty good breeze on the lake. The water is very low, but the launch on the improved ramp went without an issue. We decided to do all electric today primarily because of the low water level and number of rocks just inches below the surface. For whatever reason the waterfowl spooked early and it was tough to get anywhere close to them and…
Stay at least four vehicle lengths back, don’t assume operators can see youFlagstaff AZ (December 31, 2018) – With another winter storm blowing in on New Year’s Eve, Arizona Department of Transportation snowplow operators will work 12-hour shifts to clear snow and ice from highways.And they need your help to do their jobs effectively and safely.
Cornville AZ (December 31, 2018) – On Sunday Dec. 30th at approximately 1:25pm, the Verde Valley Fire District responded to a motor vehicle accident on Cornville Rd at mile post 2.5.VVFD was dispatched to a 2 vehicle head on accident blocking all lanes of traffic on Cornville Rd. On arrival crews found 2 vehicles with heavy damage and a total of 3 occupants who were still in their vehicles. 1 minor was deemed immediate and flown to Flagstaff medical center with multiple injuries, 2 adults were taken by ambulance to Verde Valley Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Vere Valley…
Sedona AZ (December 31, 2018) – Join Bill Bassett, long time singer/songwriter, outstanding instrumentalist, and master of ceremonies at the Blazin’ M Ranch along with Jim French, a wonderful Sedona singer/songwriter who draws inspiration for his expressive style of music and songwriting from his deep connection to eastern philosophies, for a special Music in the House double show, with proceeds going to benefit the Sedona Community Center’s Meals on Wheels program. Bill and Jim have been performing for the Meals on Wheels program for a number of years, and both volunteer their time to the community program. These wonderful song…
Sedona AZ (December 30, 2018) – On January 12th at 10:00 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 “Creating Dementia Awareness”. When caring for a person living with dementia, understanding the difference between what helps and what hinders can be life-changing. The truth is that nothing works all of the time and there are no quick fixes or magical pills. However building a toolbox of approaches to dementia care, developing a willingness to change, and seeking community support can shine a light along the…
Camp Verde AZ (December 29, 2018) – Camp Verde Community Library is hosting free Health Screenings Thursday January 10th, between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm in the Terracotta Room. These non-fasting screenings for cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure are sponsored by Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) and Verde Valley Medical Centers.
Cottonwood AZ (December 28, 2018) – Verde Valley Humane Society is rolling out the red carpet, Wednesday, January 9th to show their appreciation for law enforcement personnel from the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Department, Cottonwood PD, Clarkdale PD, Camp Verde PD, Sedona PD, Jerome PD, the Yavapai Nation and beyond. All Arizona active and retired law enforcement are welcome.
Cottonwood AZ (December 28, 2018) – On Wednesday Dec.26th at approximately 6:50pm, the Verde Valley Fire District responded to a Residential assignment in Verde Santa Fe.VVFD was dispatched to a house with a fire in the stove. On arrival crews found all occupants out of the house and light smoke inside the residence. Once inside crews found active fire coming from the stove and quickly extinguished it. The fire was contained to the stove with no extension. The house was ventilated and afterward turned back over to the resident. Cottonwood Fire assisted with the call.