By James Bishop, Jr.(December 5, 2018)“Ravens are the birds I’ll miss most when I die. If only the darkness into which we must look were composed of the black light of their limber intelligence. If only we did not have to die at all. Instead, become ravens.”― Louise Erdrich, The Painted DrumFrom time to time, the skies above Sedona can be busy with ravens and helicopters. As the New Year looms, the truth must be faced: citizens likely know more about helicopters than they do about ravens even though ravens have been around as long as time itself and are much more…
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By Ted Grussing… this crow came in for a landing in one of the pine trees on the tee box behind our home a few weeks go and it was pretty neat getting the full head on view as he was braking, gear down and ready to grip the branch to absorb the shock and decelerate to a state of rest in a fraction of a second. Shot with my trusty Canon 1D-X and the 100/400mm lens. You can see the intense concentration as he focuses on the branch and is giving it full flaps and spoilers to drain the energy…
Cottonwood AZ (December 5, 2018) – On November 29, 2018 the Verde Valley Fire District Board of Directors unanimously appointed Interim Chief Joe Moore to Fire Chief.Joe Moore, the former Fire Chief of Clarkdale Fire District, became the Assistant Chief of Verde Valley Fire District when the two districts consolidated July 1, 2016. He was named the Interim Chief by the Board when Fire Chief Nazih Hazime retired in September. Chairman Bob Eddingfield stated that “Chief Moore has years of experience as a fire chief and he has served the district well as Assistant Chief and Interim Chief.” Although the…
Sedona AZ (December 5, 2018) – The Sedona Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to offer ongoing guitar lessons under the instruction of experienced guitarist Matt Hennager. Classes will be held on Wednesdays beginning Jan. 9 in the recreation room at Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Grounds Rd.
By Dr. Marta Adelsman Life Coach in Communication and Consciousness www.DrMartaCoach.com(December 5, 2018)A few years ago, I went through a period of time when I felt irritated and frustrated with most things my husband said or did. I felt very unhappy, and I suspected the root of that unhappiness lay not with him, but with me. Therefore, I took a close look at myself.The Christmas holiday season usually presents opportunities to feel irritated and unhappy in the company of family members. This is especially true given the polarizing opinions in many families these days about politics or religion. May what you read here…
By Ted Grussing… beauty in the woods of Northern Wisconsin get my attention even more than the wild colorful views favored by landscape photographers from certain high vantage points or along the highways that crisscross the state. I do enjoy getting those shots, but there is nothing like that one singular tree, nestled and hidden away from view of all but a few who know where they are lurking. This is a tree I shot in September from a boat in Smith Lake, which is accessed by a channel between the Upper Eau Clair and Smith Lake. Not many cabins…
Sedona AZ (December 5, 2018) – A Sedona residents quick thinking helped to minimize fire damage to their home. Firefighters were dispatched to 180 Inspirational Drive shortly before 7 pm on Sunday evening when the occupant of the home noticed that something was amiss. After lighting a fire in the wood stove insert, the occupant noticed that there was a slight amount of smoke in the building and that it did not quite smell as a typical fire might. The homeowner investigated further and discovered that the wall around the stove was hot to the touch which prompted them to…
By Ted GrussingIt was a terrific morning, the kind you like to sleep in on, and that is exactly what I did. Then it was household chores, texting the “kids” to say good morning and let them know I was still breathing. One was fed and brushed, six shots of espresso cranked the internal engine and then the day happened.
Sponsored by the Glorybound Christian Writer’s AssociationBy Carson RalstonLibrary Specialist-Adult ProgramsCamp Verde AZ (December 3, 2018) – Join us in the Founders Room at 9:15 am on Wednesday, December 5th for the first in a series of 4 writing and publishing classes taught by professional writers and sponsored by the Glorybound Christian Writer’s Association.
From December 13-16, Sedona Northern Lights will Showcase Sedona’s Dark Skies and Vibrant Culture.Sedona AZ (December 3, 2018) – Celebrate the spirit of the holiday season in Sedona with USA’s largest Projection show on a natural canvas: Sedona Northern Lights. Produced by LA-based PaintScaping, a world leader in 3D projection mapping, this massive holiday light show will occur for only four nights from December 13-16, 2018, and will showcase Sedona’s profound beauty, dark skies and enchanting landscapes.
Family Entertainment, Santa, and More!Sedona AZ (December 2, 2018) – December in Red Rock Country is a magical time, and Sedona’s family-fun headquarters continues to be Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village. Be sure to mark your calendars for two back-to-back holiday extravaganzas: the Second Annual Sedona Tree Lighting on Friday, December 7th, and the spectacular Festival of Lights on Saturday, December 8th. Both events are free with free shuttle service available Saturday only, 2:30 to 8:30 pm, at three locations: the Uptown Municipal Parking Lot, 260 Schnebly Road, the Mormon Church located at 160 Mormon Hill Rd in Sedona, and the…
Featuring Devin Angelet, Michael Kollwitz, Larry and Leslie Latour, and Kenn TroutSedona AZ (December 2, 2018) – The Music in the House performance series is excited to present it’s fourth concert of the 2018/2019 season at the Sedona Hub, a Christmas show to benefit the Music In The House series featuring series regulars Devin Angelet, Michael Kollwitz, Larry and Leslie Latour, and Kenn Trout. They will be performing on the stage in a round robin fashion, and don’t be surprised if you hear some great harmonies and accompaniments. Don’t miss this great show of popular Christmas tunes and Carols on…
By Sandra Cosentino, DirectorCrossing Worlds Hopi ProjectsSedona AZ (November 30, 2018) – This Verde Valley non-profit volunteer group provides support year round for Hopi families and Hopi service groups to help grow sustainability in their remote villages in northeastern Arizona. Hopis are the descendants of the ancestral peoples of northern Arizona and still maintain ceremonial connection to many sites in our region.Hopi community leaders participate in this winter food and gift distribution which occurs in several villages. The key needs identified by director Sandra Cosentino are gifts for youth and elders and monetary donations for purchase of food and supplies.…
Filmmaker Matteo Troncone will tour through Sedona for special premiere eventSedona AZ (November 30, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a special premiere event of the award-winning new film “Arrangiarsi: Pizza and the Art of Living” on Thursday, Dec. 6. There will be two screenings of the film at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.This special premiere of “Arrangiarsi” is part of a world tour and will feature filmmaker Matteo Troncone who will be in Sedona to present the film and host Q&A discussions after both screenings.
Fee to be collected during vehicle-registration processPhoenix AZ (November 30, 2018) – Beginning Dec. 1, Arizona motorists expecting vehicle registration renewals will see a new Public Safety Fee. The fee was established by state law to support public safety and Highway Patrol operations. The fee goes into effect for registrations due in January which can be paid as early as Dec. 1, and immediately for newly registered vehicles.The fee will be collected during the vehicle-registration process administered by the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division. Arizona statute established the method for collecting the fee and sets the process for…