Sedona AZ (October 30, 2018) – The Sedona Camera Club invites locals & visitors alike to meet & greet participating photographers on Thursday November 15th from 4-6pm at City Hall. 64 images created by 23 Club members are on display and this captivating exhibit will run through the end of December.Exhibition images feature a wide variety of subject matter, from abstract compositions, wildlife, architecture, street photography, nightscapes and portraits of people and pets, to magnificent landscapes of Sedona.
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2 juveniles in-custody, Additional suspects being sought Sedona AZ (October 30, 2018) – On October 24, 2018, around 4 PM, criminal damage and arson was discovered at the Big Park School, 25 Saddlehorn Road, Village of Oak Creek. The investigation led to the arrest of 2 juveniles, both 15-years-old, who reside in the area. Additional suspects are being sought. The charges include Burglary, Arson, Aggravated Criminal Damage and Trespassing. Property damage is estimated at $1500 and likely to grow as school officials evaluate the cost of repair/replacement. Big Park school was recently closed due to district restructuring.
By Jawn McKinleySedona AZ (October 30, 2018) – At this time of year, with the elections almost behind us (whew!) and Thanksgiving just around the corner, SedonaKind is happy to tell you a story to make your heart sing. During a meeting last spring, members thought about ways to spread our message to everyone in town. Some thought how marvelous it would be to create a “Kindness Wall” in Sedona to be seen by everyone driving through town.After we caught our breath, we realized that might be a long-term project involving many other community groups. But the impulse remained, and…
Sedona AZ (October 30, 2018) – Cheers to 30 years of Sedona cityhood! Residents of Sedona are invited to join the Sedona City Council at a special celebration Dec. 11, 3:30-4:30 p.m., marking 30 years since the date of the city’s municipal incorporation in January 1988. The event will be held in the City Council Chambers, 102 Roadrunner Dr.
By Rabbi Alicia MagalJewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley(October 29, 2018)What can be our response be to the shooting of worshippers in a Pittsburgh synagogue on a Shabbat morning? There is no place for violence, and it cannot be tolerated. We need to find some positive ways to react so that we do not remain in a numb, shocked, helpless mode with nowhere to put our feelings. We need to transform those feelings into action that is healing. Here are some positive acts people have already taken locally, and some suggestions for continuing to take a stand for solidarity:
By Ted Grussing… I went for a nice flight mid-day, yesterday, and the quest was to find color. The Peaks NW of Flagstaff appeared to have some color left, but not enough to convince me to make the trek up there … today was canyon flying day, looking for those beautiful pockets of color hidden away below the canyon rims and out of sight to those below on the floor of the canyons. I lucked out and found some beautiful pockets of color about half way up Oak Creek Canyon … this shot is one of them. Mid-morning to early…
Mary D. Fisher Theatre joins theaters around the world for special one night eventSedona AZ (October 29, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world to present a one-night only world premiere of “Red” from London’s West End on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 4 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.MGC Artistic Director Michael Grandage directs this first ever UK revival since directing the world premiere at the Donmar Warehouse in 2009. The production went on to win six Tony Awards, including Best Play.
Sedona AZ (October 29, 2018) – Verde Valley Friends of Lowell Observatory will be hosting a speaker and night sky telescope viewing event on Friday November 9th from 6 – 9 PM, $25 per person and all proceeds will be donated to Lowell Observatory 501(c)(3) educational programs. The venue is Oak Creek Country Club, 690 Bell Rock Blvd in VOC.
Sedona AZ (October 29, 2018) – Born and raised in Tucson, Harrison Begay is a full-blood Dine’ (Navajo), who started playing the guitar at the age of thirteen. Experimenting with the sounds of heavy metal, rock, and classical, it would be the soulful melodies of blues music that would capture his attention.Friday November 2nd at 7 p.m. in the Sound Bites Grill celebrity show room you will enjoy a little bit of Jazz, a little bit of blues and a little bit of funk all mixed in to one. Harrison’s chief inspirations include Robert Johnson, Buddy Guy, Hound Dog Taylor, Albert…
Mary D. Fisher Theatre joins cinemas around the world for special premiereSedona AZ (October 27, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world to present a special premiere event of the award-winning new film “Weed The People” on Tuesday, Nov. 6. There will be two screenings of the film at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Cannabis has been off-limits to doctors and researchers in the US for the past 80 years, but recently scientists have discovered its anti-cancer properties. Armed with only these laboratory studies, desperate parents obtain cannabis…
YCSO Deputies and PANT work together in Drug/Weapons/Theft CaseCamp Verde AZ (October 27, 2018) – During recent weeks, detectives from the Partner’s Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT) multi-agency task force, developed information regarding methamphetamine sales involving 38-year-old Jason Robert Clark from Sun City. Detectives discovered Clark was transporting meth from Phoenix to the Camp Verde area for sales purposes. Clark also had a warrant for his arrest out of Maricopa County regarding his failure to appear on a Weapons Misconduct and Dangerous Drug charge. The warrant classified Clark as armed and dangerous. This information was shared with YCSO patrol deputies working…
Clarkdale AZ (October 27, 2018) – Yavapai College invites all veterans and the public to join in on a day of celebration to honor those courageous men and women who have served our country. The College will host its annual Veterans Celebration and Resource Fair during the first two weeks of November.Two separate celebrations are planned, one at each of YC’S Verde Valley and Prescott campuses.
Sedona AZ (October 27, 2018) – The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley (LWVGVV) annual Fall Hot Topics Luncheon will feature Mike Noble, Managing Partner and Chief Pollster of OH Predictive Insights, one of Arizona’s leading public opinion survey firms. The luncheon will be held on Thursday, November 15, at the Elks Lodge of Sedona, 110 Airport Road, Sedona.
By Ted Grussing… and that is my first impression every morning I wake up … an amazing world is still here and inviting me to join in the search for the miracles of life that surround us. Today was another such day starting with a friend over for espresso and treats and then this afternoon I got to spend with a friend who is just beginning her journey into the world of photography. It is a personal world and each of gets to define what we choose to shoot and why we choose what we do. Unless I have a specific…
Award-winning films presented in 3-day mini festival at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (October 26, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to team up with the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley to present the Seventh Annual Sedona Jewish Film Festival Nov. 3-5 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The program will feature six award-winning features from around the world.