One-night-only debut presented at the Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (September 28, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Five Seasons: The Gardens of Piet Oudolf” on Monday, Oct. 8. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Revolutionary landscape designer Piet Oudolf is known for designing public works like New York City’s popular High Line and Chicago’s Millennium Park that redefine our conception of gardens as works of art in themselves.
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Camp Verde AZ (September 28, 2018) – Come to Camp Verde Community Library on the first Wednesday of every month from 10:00-12:00 for Historical Storytelling led by Jane Goddard. Relive the past, and share your stories over coffee and donuts in the Terracotta Room. This gathering is for those who have a history in the Verde Valley, or want to learn more about the old way of life. We’re not Old Timers, we’re Spring Chickens!Camp Verde Community Library is located at 130 Black Bridge Rd. Camp Verde, AZ. For more information on this, or any other program in the library call (928)…
PulsePoint App Released in Verde ValleyCottonwood AZ (September 28, 2018) – Everyday heroes needed! The Fire and EMS Chiefs of Verde Valley urge citizens to become everyday heroes and download the PulsePoint app. By downloading the free app, CPR-trained citizens will be alerted to sudden cardiac arrests in their immediate vicinity, so they can start CPR in the critical lifesaving minutes before EMS crews arrive.“Our fire and EMS agencies work seamlessly together; we use one dispatch center and have trained thousands of citizens in “Hands Only” CPR. This technology is the vital last step in the chain of survival for…
Clarkdale AZ (September 28, 2018) – Wine enthusiasts, gourmands, Yavapai College supporters and fans of our emerging local wine industry are all invited on a culinary adventure: Wine and Dine in the Vines celebrates YC’s Southwest Wine Center with fine food and vintages Saturday, October 27, at 5 p.m. at the teaching winery on the Verde Valley Campus, 601 Black Hills Drive in Clarkdale.Hosted by Yavapai College’s Friends of the Southwest Wine Center, Wine and Dine in the Vines is a fundraiser that features Arizona wines in their most delectable setting. More than 35 winemakers, restaurant owners and local chefs…
Sedona AZ (September 28, 2018) – The Literate Lizard Bookstore in West Sedona is proud to host Arizona author Brooke Bessesen in a discussion and signing of her new book Vaquita, about a Baja California porpoise that has become the world’s most endangered marine mammal. This free event will be held on Friday, October 5th at 1:00pm in the Si Birch room of the Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Road.
Sedona AZ (September 28, 2018) – The Sedona Heritage Museum presents Michael Peach in a performance of his new original show “Shenanigans and Skullduggery” on Saturday, October 6 at 1:30 p.m. Peach’s shows feature his unique blend of original cowboy poetry with a tongue-in-cheek look at Arizona and local history, also incorporating jokes, stories, and first person narrative.
By John Tamiazzo, PhD (September 28, 2018)Janet Sherman, PhD, Chief Neuropsychologist and Clinical Director of the Psychology Assessment Center at Massachusetts General Hospital states, “Mentally challenging games and puzzles provide benefit by adding to an individual’s cognitive reserve, thereby helping to fortify the brain against cognitive decline.”Current research shows that individuals who regularly participate in mentally stimulating activities, whether it is a book club, card playing group, writing group, or who simply play with puzzles or board games that require thinking and analytical skills, score higher on tests of memory, learning and information processing. If we want to guard against…
By Karen Mack, Youth Services LibrarianSedona AZ (September 27, 2018) – October is a good time of the year to remind families that their local library has much to offer. No tricks, just treats! Sedona Library youth services staff strive to provide children, teens, and caregivers with books and experiences that encourage lifelong learning. Every day, families read, talk to friends and peers, and learn while they play, inside the beautiful library building. Some families have also discovered that the Library is a valuable resource beyond its physical walls.
By Ted Grussing… I got up to the lake early afternoon and shortly thereafter the boat was delivered and I was out on the lake … I love this place. I went in search of eagles, loons, ducks and anything else I could find and I did find a lot. Got some Bald Eagles and Common Mergansers in Smith Lake, ditto plus a Loon behind the island in Upper Eau Claire Lake. There is simply no creature that is more iconic of the North Woods than the Loon, so we’ll start the photos from here with a shot of the…
Mary D. Fisher Theatre is the home for the opera simulcast and encore eventsSedona AZ (September 27, 2018) – The Mary D. Fisher Theatre is honored to continue to be the home for the Met Live Opera programs for the 2018-2019 season, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. The season will officially kick off with Giuseppe Verde’s “Aida” on Saturday, Oct. 6. There will be two shows that day: 10 a.m. (live simulcast) and 4 p.m. (encore).Plan to come early as Thomas Cleman will lead a pre-opera talk one hour before each production (9 a.m. for the morning show…
Sedona AZ (September 27, 2018) – The Sedona Historical Society will host its annual pioneer and community picnic at the Sedona Heritage Museum on Sunday, October 7 at noon. This event is open to the public. The potluck picnic lunch starts at noon. Attendees should arrive earlier so the lunch can be set out.
Sedona AZ (September 27, 2018) – Sedona residents and visitors are invited to join the Sedona Police Department in celebrating National Night Out on Saturday, Oct. 6, 3-5 p.m., with safety presentations and a free community picnic at Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Ground Rd.
Sedona AZ (September 27, 2018) – A stellar line-up of artists is scheduled for this autumn’s Renegades Art Show! Representing a wide range of artistic backgrounds, this select group of local artists will be displaying bronze and ceramic sculptures, oil and watercolor paintings, fine art photography, jewelry, and beautiful gourds under one roof. And every sale will benefit the Verde Valley Caregivers Coalition, an award-winning charity that assists older adults in maintaining their independence and quality of life!The exhibit will be in the Special Exhibition Gallery at the Sedona Arts Center. It runs October 3 through October 9 and includes…
Unitarian Universalism Focus of OLLI WorkshopSedona AZ (September 17, 2018) – The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute – known as Olli – is offering a workshop titled “What the Heck Is a Unitarian?” on Friday, October 5, from 9-12, located at Yavapai College’s Sedona Campus, 4215 Arts Village Drive.The three-hour workshop will explain the origins of Unitarian Universalism, its local history, and will provide an overall view of what it offers in our community. The workshop will conclude with a coffee hour, as is typical of a Unitarian service.
Sedona AZ (September 27, 2018) – The October Voter Education Program of the League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley will be “Supporting the Undocumented Community” presented by Reyna Montoya, Founder and Executive Director, Aliento. The program will take place on Monday, October 15, 12:30-2PM, Room 34, at Yavapai College, 4215 Arts Village Dr., in Sedona. The program is a partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and is free and open to the public.