Minorities, veterans, jobless among others benefiting from the programPhoenix AZ (October 26, 2018) – An unemployed single mom of three, Iris Bost hoped to break into the male-dominated construction industry that would provide better pay than working retail.Through a social media post, the 42-year-old Globe resident was excited to learn about an Arizona Department of Transportation-sponsored Construction Academy at Gila Community College. She signed up for the free apprenticeship program to learn carpentry and earned college credit too.
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Sedona AZ (October 26, 2018) – Have you decided on your Halloween costume yet? Retailers have been hawking pumpkins, “fun size” candy, and orange and black decorations for at least a month already, so the big day hasn’t exactly sneaked up on us like an axe murderer in a hockey mask. But you still have a week to decide. And once you do, buying or creating that costume will be a relatively easy task.
Flagstaff AZ (October 26, 2018) – Federal land managers with the Forest Service, National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management invite the public to attend a community conversation next week as part of an ongoing effort to connect with the public and hear first-hand what people value about their public lands.In partnership with the Museum of Northern Arizona, this event will be held in Flagstaff in the Branigar-Chase Auditorium at the Museum of Northern Arizona from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, November 1. Seating is limited to 60-70 people at this free community event, so please register online at https://tinyurl.com/ybu6fctk if you plan…
Sedona AZ (October 26, 2018) – On Saturday, November 3, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., in celebration of Yavapai College’s 50th anniversary, the community is invited to experience a variety of demonstrations and classes, including culinary arts, at Yavapai College Sedona Center, 4215 Arts Village Drive.All activities are offered free of charge, including sample classes, cooking demonstrations by the college’s culinary arts instructors, tours, lunch and a reception with 50th anniversary cake.
By John Tamiazzo, PhD (October 26, 2018)In 1980, Author and researcher Marilyn Ferguson wrote an amazing book titled, The Aquarian Conspiracy: Personal and Social Transformation in the 1980’s. I used the word, ‘amazing’ because if she had this book published today, it would be as relevant now as it was back almost 40 years ago.In one section of the book, Ferguson described the four stages of personal transformation which I discovered correlate perfectly with the Wizard of Oz storyline. The first stage is what she calls the entry point which can be triggered by anything that shakes up the old…
Sedona AZ (October 26, 2018) – The Music in the House performance series is excited to present it’s third concert of the 2018/2019 season at the Sedona Hub, a return double show of the wonderfully unique and different artists Devin Angelet and Indie folk trio Yarrow, Friday, November 9th at 7:00pm (doors open at 6:30 p.m.). Tickets are $10 at the door.
By Virginia Volkman, DirectorSedona AZ (October 26, 2018) – It has been my sincere pleasure to work with many board members, volunteers, staff and patrons during my years at Sedona Public Library – from January 1979 to August 1985 at the Jordan Road Library, and from the time I returned to Sedona in June 2009 and became director at the White Bear Road Library – where I’m happily taking part in the Library’s 60th anniversary year celebration.
By Jeanie Carroll, OrganizerSedona AZ (October 26, 2018) – The Red RockAppella Chorus, Sedona’s Sweet Adelines Barbershop Chorus, is hosting an event called Sedona Sings! on December 8th, 2018 at the Elks Lodge from 2:00-4:00pm. This special event will be modeled after the “L.A. Big Sing” and the highly successful “Flagstaff’s Big Sing” which took place in September. We are hoping that many choruses and vocal groups in the Verde Valley and beyond who didn’t have the chance to participate in Flagstaff’s Big Sing will participate in this one! It will be a wonderful opportunity for us to hear each other…
By Ted Grussing… behind those beautiful and relatively dense clouds there is a mountain and it goes up about three thousand more feet than you can currently see; At the base Snow Bowl is about 9200’ and I was a little over 9300’ when I took this shot. I’ve been going through all the photos I took of the peaks from the air this fall, culling the good from the excellent and deleting them and then I came across this one and it just talked to me … the beauty and mysteries of the mountains, the changing seasons and the…
Cottonwood AZ (October 25, 2018) – The Old Town Center for the Arts is pleased to present the renowned international music duo, 9 String Theory, in concert Saturday, November 3rd at 7:00 pm. 9 String Theory joins the musical talents of Russian Domra virtuoso Angelina Galashenkova – Reed with the award winning American classical guitarist John Huston.John and Angelina are currently touring the Southwest U.S., presenting new music arranged for their extraordinary collaboration and instrumentation. The duo performs music of great variety and intense virtuosity, evoking musical traditions both ancient and modern, sharing with audiences the world’s diverse musical culture.
Critically-acclaimed, powerful new epic featured in film at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (October 25, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the critically-acclaimed and audience sensation “The Apparition” Nov. 2-7 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“The Apparition” is a thought-provoking mystery by “Marguerite” director Xavier Giannoli.
Sedona AZ (October 25, 2018) – Get ready for Sedona’s spectacular version of Mexico’s most time-honored celebration, Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, at the Mexican-inspired Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village. If you loved the movie COCO and have never been to a Day of the Dead celebration, be sure to set aside Saturday, November 3rd, 2018 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, and prepare for fantastic family fun!Admission is free, and there is also a free shuttle service running from 3 to 8 pm from two locations: the Uptown municipal parking at 260 Schnebly Road and the…
Sedona AZ (October 25, 2018) – The Sedona in Motion SR 89A/179 bypass lanes web page has been updated.
Prescott AZ (October 25, 2018) – Yavapai County Recorder, Leslie Hoffman would like to announce that the last day to request an early ballot be mailed to you is Friday, October 26 for the November 6, 2018 General Election. Please call our office at 928-771-3248 to request a ballot by mail.Please visit the Yavapai County Recorder’s Office at 1015 Fair St., Prescott or 10 S. 6th St., Cottonwood to vote early in person until Friday, November 2, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
Flagstaff AZ (October 25, 2018) – Coconino National Forest will be selling a limited number of over-the-counter Christmas tree permits to the public beginning Nov. 16 that will be good for cutting in designated areas of the Flagstaff and Mogollon Rim ranger districts until Dec. 24. A total of 1,100 permits will be available at $15 each, which can be paid for by cash, credit card, or personal check at the locations listed below. The permits will be issued one per household on a first-come, first-served basis until sold out. Permits cannot be reserved. Last year, all permits sold out…