Seat Belts DO Save Lives!Sedona AZ (October 2, 2018) – On September 29, 2018, deputies were dispatched to a traffic collision on Boynton Canyon Road near Boynton Pass Road, Sedona. Cottonwood fire personnel reported a single vehicle rollover which came to rest in a ditch. The driver, a 29-year-old Cottonwood woman, later told deputies she had fallen asleep while driving to work. When she woke, she over corrected the steering and went off the right side of the road then veered back to the left side of the road. At this point, the vehicle flipped and landed in a drainage…
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Prescott AZ (October 2, 2018) – Yavapai County Recorder, Leslie Hoffman, would like to announce the following information on Registering to Vote in Yavapai County: The Yavapai County Registration Office will never contact an eligible voter to register them to vote by telephone. If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be from our office that sounds suspicious, please hang up and call 928-771-3248 to verify our office is contacting you.
Sedona AZ (October 2, 2018) – Professional photographer Nick Berezenko will present “From Wilderness to Roadkill: 40 Years of Photographing for Arizona Highways Magazine” at the meeting of the Sedona Camera Club starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, October 29th, at the Christ Lutheran Church, 25 Chapel Rd, Sedona. Doors open at 5:30.Recapitulating his career from when he had his first pictures published in Arizona Highways (from 35mm slides) to how he learned to shoot landscapes with the 4×5 large format camera to the current use of digital, Nick offers a perspective on what the magazine is looking for in…
Clarkdale AZ (October 2, 2018) – On September 29, 2018 at about 3:45 PM, Verde Valley Fire, Jerome Fire & PD, Verde Valley Ambulance Company & Clarkdale PD responded to a two vehicle rear end style accident at the intersection of State Hwy 89a and Wild Horse Ln. in Clarkdale. Three occupants were involved with only one person requiring medical attention and was transported to Verde Valley Medical Center for minor injuries. Air bags were deployed and all occupants were wearing seat belts.
Attention Local Businesses: Are you up to speed on Arizona’s New Service Dog Laws? Attend our Free Seminar!By Carson RalstonCamp Verde AZ (October 2, 2018) – Northern Arizona Service Dogs will be offering a free seminar on Arizona’s New Service Dog Laws at Camp Verde Community Library on Thursday, October 11th at 10:00 am in the Copper Room. Local business owners can attend this seminar to find out how the new changes in federal and state laws concerning service dogs affects you, how to know the difference between real and fake service dogs and how to spot them, and also learn the best courses of…
Prescott AZ (October 2, 2018) – Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters, along with more than 270 Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliates across the country, unveiled a new, modern look and brand repositioning Monday, Oct. 1, with a goal of recruiting more diverse volunteers.
By Marty Macurak, Communications ManagerSedona AZ (October 2, 2018) – With the Arizona election season in full swing, I invite all Sedona residents to take a civic involvement check-up.Voting is key, of course, and turnout in the August primary was robust at almost 60 percent. But the city needs your participation, your voice, your experience and knowledge, and your unique perspective much more often than during election season. When was the last time you spoke during Call to the Public at a city council meeting? Joined a committee or commission to help influence decisions and city priorities? Or attended a…
By Jeanie CarrollSedona AZ (October 2, 2018) – The Red RockAppella Chorus will host an open-house singalong on October 22nd at 7pm in the Sedona Winds Activity Room 475 Jacks Canyon Rd in the Village of Oak Creek. This choral ensemble is a group of dynamic women who love to sing the rich barbershop harmonies of the Sweet Adelines International Organization.
By Ted Grussing… I ran out of chocolate this morning, so after visiting with some friends I drove the 20+ miles into Hayward going south on SR27 and found a stretch of road that just screamed, stop and shoot me … please do not take out of context … so I pulled over and got this photo … biggest stretch of color I have seen up here. I love the empty road which is very lightly traveled … man has been here … is here … but eventually nature will reclaim the land and the remnants of the road will…
Live performance from Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival takes the stage at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (October 1, 2018) – Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival (FlagShakes) is proud to continue its 2018 season with Shakespeare’s comedy “The Tempest” and a special live performance at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m., co-presented by the Sedona International Film Festival.”The Tempest” is Shakespeare’s last play for the stage. He crafted a remarkable farewell using all the elements of great playwriting: powerful text, impressive stagecraft, beautiful music, brilliantly funny scenes, and most important, a lot of magic.
Phoenix AZ (October 1, 2018) – With the remnants of Hurricane Rosa bringing a rainy forecast to Arizona this week, motorists should slow down, avoid tailgating and sudden braking, and expect the unexpected.The Arizona Department of Transportation has safety tips available at azdot.gov/safety (follow the Weather link).
Sedona AZ (October 1, 2018) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its Living History speaker series on Wednesday October 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the Museum when Joe Meehan will present “Painted Desert – Death & Destruction on the Movie Set”. This presentation will tell the stories of a series of tragedies on a 1930 movie set in northeastern Arizona that left dead and injured in its wake, including Sedona’s first US Forest Service Ranger Billy Wallace.
Sedona AZ (October 1, 2018) – Enjoy the fall evening in Jerome during the October 6th First Saturday Art Walk. Once again, the magical mountain town will be hosting a night filled with art, music and refreshments galore. Art Walk is the only night that galleries are open from 5 to 8pm. Members like the Jerome Artists Coop, Firefly, and Karon Leigh Art Studio in the Old Jerome High School all bring a fresh energy to the vibrant art scene in Jerome. With 25 participating galleries, studios, and sponsoring businesses and restaurants offering specials, this is a festive night in Jerome.
Camp Verde AZ (October 1, 2018) – Tuesday, October 9, Camp Verde Community Library: Essential Oils for Hand and Foot ReflexologyUse a variety of essential oils on your hand or foot reflexology points and give yourself immediate and lasting benefits for health and relaxation. This is an easy to learn tool. Reflexology and essential oils are excellent complements. Wear shoes that can be easily removed!Please register for S-872-18 at https://ollisedonaverde.org/ or call 928-649-5550 or 649-4275
By Ted Grussing… I had planned to use the caption, “Playmate” as I think it would have gotten more opens than “Playful”, but perhaps another time and no guarantee it will be a loon then either. I spent about three hours on the lake this morning/early afternoon and had gotten few shots that really were all that exciting, even though I covered all of the Upper Eau Clair lake and two of the lakes which are connected by streams that feed into the upper. Then I decided to make a sweep along the shore and head for the dock. I…