Sedona AZ (October 4, 2018) – Come enjoy fall in Sedona at the annual Pumpkin Splash on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. The Sedona Community Pool will be home to 300 pumpkins ready for the picking, right out of the water. There will be swimming, organized games on deck with prizes, pumpkin decorating, bobbing for apples, a giant sling shot challenge, treats for sale, goody bags, and at the end, a pumpkin for everyone to take home. Enjoy Trunk-Or-Treat by SummitLIFE featuring decorated car trunks outside the gates of the pool where kids can safely trick or treat between…
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Cottonwood AZ (October 4, 2018) – On Monday October 1, 2018 about 1:30 PM, Verde Valley Fire Units were dispatched to the area of FS Road 147 (Big Notti Beach Rd) for a Motor Home on fire. On arrival units found a motor home parked in the desert area with an active fire and smoke on the interior of the unit. The occupant was outside and was not injured.
Sedona AZ (October 4, 2018) – Experience the figure in movement and stillness, and draw if you dare during the Sedona Arts Festival Draw-a-Thon, October 13, 10am-1pm, at Sedona Red Rock High School! Artists and attendees of the Sedona Arts Festival are invited to a unique opportunity to experience drawing the semi-clothed figure at a “Draw-a-thon,” where performer/models will dance into poses.
By Ted Grussing… I took this shot of a young doe on the way back to the cabin after an afternoon in search of color … she and her “mom” were feeding on the grasses at the side of the road and I shot them from inside the car so as not to spook them. The 500mm lens really brought them in. Also got more wild turkeys which I understand are numerous up there now. They actually look pretty spooky and it should make a good Halloween image … kind ghoulish.
Donald Sutherland, Judy Greer and Luke Wilson star in film at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (October 3, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the acclaimed new film “Measure of a Man” Oct. 12-18 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Measure of a Man” features an all-star, award-winning ensemble cast including Blake Cooper, Donald Sutherland, Judy Greer and Luke Wilson.Sometimes we have to fall down to grow up.
Cornville AZ (October 3, 2018) – Just before 9:30 AM on October 2, 2018, deputies were dispatched to a collision on Cornville Road near mile marker 3 in an area known as the ‘switchbacks.’ The driver of a 1993 Cadillac sedan passed in a no passing zone driving west, going uphill in the switchbacks, and crossing the centerline of the roadway. A semi-tractor rig heading east could not avoid the oncoming vehicle and a head on collision occurred.
Sedona AZ (October 3, 2018) – Henry Twombly, a Sedona resident since 2008, passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2018. Henry was a frequent and valued contributor to Sedona.biz’ Letters to The Editor section, noted for his clear and concise opinions. Rest in peace, Henry, you will be missed.
Cottonwood AZ (October 3, 2018) – Verde Valley Fire Units were dispatched to the intersection of State Hwy 260 & Godard Rd. on Sunday evening September 30 about 5:30 for a two vehicle rollover accident. On arrival units found two vehicles involved with one vehicle off the roadway and appeared to have roll a number of times.
Cottonwood AZ (October 3, 2018) – On October 1, 2018 at about 4:00PM, Verde Valley Fire District and Cottonwood Fire were dispatched to the intersection of State Hwy 260 & Western Dr. for a single vehicle rollover accident. On arrival, units found a single pickup on its side on the shoulder of the road. The occupants of the vehicle were not injured. The occupant was turning onto Hwy 260 from Western Dr. and lost control. Units assisted with traffic control.
Sedona AZ (October 3, 2018) – The Sedona Heritage Museum announces to artisans and crafters that their Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Fair has a few more openings available. Scheduled for Saturday, October 27 from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Museum, the show focuses on local and regional artists and craftspeople, and only original handmade items are allowed.
By Carson RalstonCamp Verde AZ (October 3, 2018) – On Wednesday October 17th at 2:30 PM, Camp Verde Community Library will hold a class on basic computing. The session will start at the very beginning, how to turn the thing on, the basic parts of a “computer”, and what you see on the first screen available. On the third Wednesday of following months, we will hold a support group meeting for beginners who “don’t have a clue”. If the group feels the need for additional classes, we will have them. We are using this format with people with smartphones and other devices, and…
Clarkdale AZ (October 3, 2018) – Yavapai College Film & Media Arts Program Director Helen Stephenson was approached to create a campus safety video in 2016. Following the principal photography and a year of editing, she delivered the finished product and, in 2018, returned to the Verde Valley Campus in Clarkdale with an Emmy Award for her and her students’ efforts.“Yavapai College Risk and Emergency Management Manager Peter Oppenheim asked if our program could help in producing a safety video,” says Stephenson. “It was pretty dry stuff. ‘Don’t text and walk. Don’t let strangers into the dorms,’ that sort of…
Sedona AZ (October 3, 2018) – Get your story straight! Business owners are invited attend a city workshop to learn how to hook your audience in the first 15 seconds.The power of a story draws people in and moves them to act: buy products, support a cause, make a new friend, and vote for one candidate instead of another. When it comes to their businesses, though, most owners’ natural tendency is to focus on what they’re selling instead of why they’re selling it and why that matters.
Cottonwood AZ (October 3, 2018) – “Aloha” – the most recognizable word in the Hawaiian language as a common greeting. Hawaiians regard the word with deep love, affection, compassion, kindness and grace. It is in this aloha spirit the 15th annual Ho`ike (hula exhibition show) presented by Halau Hula Napuaokalei`ilima will offer authentic Hawaiian Hula, culture and music at their annual show. Kumu Hula Kehau Chrisman invites you to join the Halau (school) on a Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Phillip England Center for the Performing Arts (280 Camp Lincoln Road in Camp Verde). Doors open at 1:15 PM and the show starts at 1:30 PM.
Mary D. Fisher Theatre joins theaters around the globe for special world-wide eventSedona AZ (October 2, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the globe to present a world-wide premiere of Jeff Bridges’ new film “Living in the Future’s Past” on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 10 and 11 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Living in the Future’s Past” is a prescient, lush, cinematic tour-de-force about human nature and ecology that provides original insight when we need it most. No one says it will be easy, but the genius of “Living in the Future’s Past”…