By Ted Grussing… lots of work on a photo project this weekend and going through a lot of older folders; in doing so I came on this shot of a Daffodil that I shot back in 2005 late in the day in March … it was in front of the deck of friends who lived on the then 8th tee box and nestled in close to the wall beneath the deck. There was a light rain and the flowers had beautiful rain drops on them. I took the shot with an Olympus E-1 camera that had 5MP … not very big…
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Clarkdale AZ (August 27, 2018) – On July 4, 2008, we opened the doors of the Clarkdale Heritage Center in the former Department of Motor Vehicles building. The building had undergone $50,000 to $60,000 worth of renovation from the original United Verde Copper Company’s medical clinic built in 1918. Thanks to the Town of Clarkdale and Pat Williams, they had applied for a grant from the Arizona Rural Tourism Development Grant Program. Governor Janet Napolitano, in person, presented the check to the group. Since then our name has changed and we want to show you who we are now and…
Sedona AZ (August 27, 2018) – Rock your weekend with some Spanish Flamenco performed by Esteban and Teresa Joy on Saturday September 1st at 7 p.m. at Sound Bites Grill.
By Melanie LeeAuthor, “A Year In Sedona~Meeting The Muse At Wisdom’s Edge”(August 27, 2018)My mission is to wake people up to the beauty of our Earth, to fill them with curiosity to learn about the diverse and fascinating habits and customsof all living creatures and their habitats. It is about how to love and to know how much we all need each other. – Adele SerondeLast spring I attended a friendly literary soiree at the home of Adele Seronde, the renowned Sedona artist, poet and author. A fascinating woman who never fails to amaze me with her creative outpourings, Adele…
Sedona AZ (August 26, 2018) – Sedona Public Library will preview The Great American Read/Fall Kick Off at the Mary Fisher Theater with host Alberto Ríos, Arizona’s inaugural poet laureate, on Thursday, September 6 at 6 p.m. All tickets are FREE!Sedona Public Library is pleased to partner with Sedona International Film Festival to bring this national television series to Sedona. In addition to the Fall Kick Off preview, the Grand Finale will be streamed live at Mary Fisher Theater on October 23 when America’s best-loved novel is revealed.
By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(August 26, 2018)The Red Rock News August 22nd front page gave us the results of their poll ( amateurs not professional pollsters ) for the August 28th election. By contrast as concerns the Home Rule issue The Arizona Liberty organization finds that instead of a News prediction of 85.2% favoring Home Rule some 2/3rds do not.
Sedona AZ (August 26, 2018) – The Fine Art Museum of Sedona, formerly Sedona Art Museum, introduces a new name and new Board members.Mary Byrd, Chair of the Board of Trustees, announced the museum officially changed its name to Fine Art Museum of Sedona (FAMoS) as it is a more accurate representation of the mission and vision for the museum. “The purpose of a fine art museum in Sedona is to encourage discovery and inspiration by awakening the imagination through thought-provoking fine art, workshops, and other programs,” explains Byrd.
By Carson RalstonCamp Verde AZ (August 26, 2018) – Join us on Fridays in the Terracotta Room at 2:00 pm for the return of our Friday Movie Matinees. The first movie, Wonder, will be shown on Friday, September 14th. Based on the New York Times bestseller, Wonder tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time. The movie has clear positive messages about topics such as anti-bullying, overcoming obstacles, tolerance, acceptance, empathy and respect.
By David McGill, Police ChiefSedona AZ (August 26, 2018) – Over the past several weeks, despite the distraction of my decision to apply to another agency, your police department has continued to provide outstanding service to our community. Although my time here in Sedona will be shorter than anyone expected, including me, I am proud of how much our Police Department has accomplished in the past 19 months. Here’s a snapshot of a few successes we have enjoyed.
Sedona AZ (August 26, 2018) – The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley is hosting a presentation and book signing by Nancy MacLean, award winning author of “Democracy in Chains,” on Saturday, September 22, 10:30AM-Noon at Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd, Sedona. The event is free and open to the public. According to League President Kathy Kinsella, “We tend to take for granted that we live in a democracy. After this talk, we will better understand how endangered our democracy is – we all need to hear this.”
Straw Free Sedona Just a StartSedona AZ (August 24, 2018) – The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau has joined forces with the City of Sedona, Sedona Compost, Keep Sedona Beautiful and the Sustainability Alliance to launch Straw Free Sedona, a campaign that encourages local businesses and their patrons to cease use of plastic straws.
By Elizabeth Cate, Collection Development LibrarianSedona AZ (August 24, 2018) – The Library’s reference and IT staff will be offering an exciting new lineup of technology classes in the fall. Topics include basic computer skills, Microsoft Word, file management, library databases, and cyber security. Classes are free and open to the public. Space is limited, and registration is required for each class.Classes will be taught on the Library’s Windows 10 computers, featuring Microsoft Office 2013. Some classes are designed for absolute beginners, while others are appropriate for computer users with intermediate skills.
By Ted Grussing… this is a portrait of a Cormorant that I took at Watson Lake, last year; they are an amazingly beautiful creature and this one was standing on a rock out in the lake and far from shore … the eyes are simply beautiful.
By Henry Twombly(August 23, 2018)I am outraged by SRRN’s most recent editorial (8/22/18) and its article “News polls Sedona voters.” Once again the SRRN shows its true colors as a propaganda mouthpiece for the powers that be that seeks to manipulate public opinion. And again right before an election, it stoops so low one has to wonder about the paper’s objectivity and integrity. In the last election (2014) right before the vote, the SRRN editorial lambasted Cliff Hamilton with its version of fake news about him. The timing was such as to give Cliff no chance to respond to its…
By Ted Grussing… few things are able to evoke the peace and tranquility that being out on quiet water can do … the beauty of sky, shorelines and reflections in the water … and no one else around to break the spell. I took this shot last August and I’m anxious to get back out there and just drift and absorb the beauty.