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Sedona AZ (October 11, 2018) – The Sedona in Motion transit improvements project continues to move forward, with a new report issued Oct. 9.What’s new: The consultant has issued its first report and assessment — the Oct. 5 Interim Report #1 — based on stakeholder and public input. The report includes a review of Sedona transit history, survey and stakeholder discussion data, the consultant’s assessment of possible options, and proposed service criteria for consideration.

Sedona AZ (October 11, 2018) – Oak Creek Apples Macintosh Users Group (OCAMUG): 10 am to 12 noon., Si Birch Community Room, Sedona Public Library, 3520 White Bear Rd, in West Sedona, 282-7714. Third Saturday.

By Dr. Marta Adelsman Life Coach in Communication and Consciousness www.DrMartaCoach.com (October 10, 2018)We all have aspects of ourselves hidden in the shadow of our personalities. Psychologist Carl Jung called these aspects archetypes — universal symbols that may pop out and surprise us at times when we don’t expect them. Even though it embarrasses me to tell you how this happened to me recently, I’m telling you anyway.To pursue my emotional growth, I sat down a couple weeks ago to journal about my “inner child,” whom I refer to as my LG (little girl). Later in the day, I sat down at…

By Ted Grussing… by the beauty that surrounded me this morning … my first flight in Mariah for a long time was nothing short of remarkable and reminded me of the shoot that the Loon gave me in Northern Wisconsin just a couple of weeks ago. I took off, and began climbing through spaces in the clouds whilst heading north to the Peaks. I went through 12,500’ near the top of Oak Creek Canyon and as far as I could see the earth was blanketed in clouds to the north. Cloud tops ranged from about 11,500’ to  12,800’ and nowhere was…

Dress in pirate attire for special pirate-themed event encore at the Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (October 10, 2018) – Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate’s life for me! Calling all Mates and Maties for a special “Pirate Night” event!Pirate booty, scandal and corruption are all part of the fun as the Mary D. Fisher Theatre is transformed into pirate’s shipwreck for a special encore of the original “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl”. This special night will feature the unveiling of the new pirate-themed Halloween décor in the theatre courtyard!

Sedona AZ (October 10, 2018) – On October 3, 2018, just before 2PM, a 38-year-old woman from Rimrock called YCSO dispatchers to report being stranded while hiking on Bell Rock, Sedona. She had been hiking since 9:30 AM and decided to become ‘adventurous’ by going off trail and up the mountain eventually reaching a point where she could no longer continue. Not feeling safe to go back down the way she came as it was too steep, she smartly called for help. Fortunately, YCSO dispatchers were able to capture GPS coordinates as she was unable to adequately explain her whereabouts.

Camp Verde AZ (October 10, 2018) – Join us for the annual celebration at Fort Verde State Historic Park! Fort Verde Days honors the history of the area and the preservation of past traditions.Special presentations show the history of Fort Verde, along with period reenactments of the Indian Wars, in traditional Buffalo soldier uniforms. A fashion show displaying traditional clothing from the 1800s will be held, as well as a flag raising and lowering ceremony.

Sedona AZ (October 10, 2018) – Do you have an interest in weaving, spinning, basket making, dyeing yarns or knitting? If so, come to Monday at the Museum at the Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday October 22nd, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and join the members of the Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild while they practice their art and share their love of fiber arts. Come to watch or bring your spinning wheel and yarns and join in the fun. They would be happy to answer any questions. There is no charge for this demonstration.

Cottonwood AZ (October 10, 2018) – AZ Schools Now and the Verde Valley Forum for Public Affairs are co-hosting a candidate forum for Arizona House and Senate candidates for legislative district 6 next week. Voters are invited to attend this free event to find out more about candidates’ positions on K-12 public school funding and other important issues.When: Monday, October 15, 20185:30 p.m.Cottonwood Unified School District Office1 N. Willard Street, Cottonwood

Camp Verde AZ (October 10, 2018) – The next Music in the Stacks, a free monthly concert series, will take place on Thursday,  October 11th at 5:30 pm in Camp Verde Community Library’s Fireside Room.  Music in the Stacks is a showcase of local and national musicians who entertain regularly in Northern Arizona. There are 4-6 different performers during the show, with a rotating variety each month.

Clarkdale AZ (October 10, 2018) – For the second straight year, the Arizona Department of Education Adult Services division has honored  the Yavapai College Adult Basic Education program for the educational achievements of its students.The “Excelling Program” award honors excellence in providing services to ABE and adult secondary education students throughout fiscal 2017. YC was singled out from 25 other statewide ABE programs, a fact that elicited praise from YC President Dr. Penny Wills. “This award is very much deserved as it recognizes the program with the highest measurable skills gain percentage in Arizona,” she said.

Help Stop Prescription Drug AbuseVerde Valley AZ (October 10, 2018) – Prescription drug abuse has its grips on our nation in epidemic proportions. Last year in Arizona 932 people died from an opioid overdose, with prescription pain relievers being a driving force.

By Ted Grussing… well, he might be in a contemplative mood, or perhaps posing … in any event this is another shot from a couple of weeks ago and the Loon that gave me an incredible shoot … except for when he came in so close I could not get a focus and had to delete more than a hundred photos. I do not feel like deleting a single photo from what is left, but eventually will have to do it … or not.

Sedona AZ (October 9, 2018) – Guitar Wizard Anthony Mazzella will be performing his “Legends of Guitar” concert at the beautiful Mary Fisher Theater on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 pm. Check out his brand new show, including some new song additions!Music lovers take notice! It doesn’t get much more perfect than this. Anthony Mazzella’s “Legends of Guitar” show is a dazzling spectacle featuring one of the most highly-skilled musical artists in the country channeling the raw power of living and deceased guitar legends with multiple instruments on stage.

Training Saturday, October 20Cottonwood AZ (October 9, 2018) – Are you interested in serving as a volunteer guide or mentor for someone reentering the community after serving in prison?  If so, the Yavapai Reentry Project is seeking your help as a Community Coach.  Volunteer coaches give these individuals the opportunity for community support, the ability to build healthy relationships and to create hope for their future.