Sedona News – The city invites the public to save the date for its next artist reception on Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers and the Vultee Conference Room at City Hall, where juried paintings created by members of Northern Arizona Watercolor Society (NAWS) are on display through August 27, 2025 and celebrate the organization’s 30-year existence. Special music guest will be Solomon Morris. The exhibition in the Council Chambers features 35 out of 79 submissions of watercolor paintings, selected by juror Kim Johnson, a signature member of seven watercolor societies. The Vultee…
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Sedona News – The Arizona Community Foundation (ACF) of Sedona proudly hosted the Spirit of Philanthropy Awards on April 6 in Cottonwood, Ariz. For 24 years, this beloved event has brought together community members to honor individual philanthropists, nonprofit organizations and businesses whose generosity and service enhance the quality of life in Sedona and the Verde Valley. Over the past two decades, 117 philanthropists and organizations have been recognized for their outstanding contributions. This year, five awards were presented, honoring the leadership, dedication and lasting impact of those who are making a difference in the lives of others throughout the region. The…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the ‘Heartful Living, Gentle Dying’ film series at the Mary Fisher Theatre — every Thursday — May 8-29. Join us for this thought-provoking journey and discover what it means to be alive and connected to humanity, and how we might die with grace and dignity on our own terms. This profound glimpse into life and death explores how we view our purpose, our relationships, and the possibilities inherent in the gentle dying process. https://vimeo.com/1070065850?share=copy “The Heart Revolution” is the first film in a four-week “Heartful Living, Gentle Dying”…
Sedona News – The Rotary Club of Sedona Village will host its annual Spring Plant Sale on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 7:30 to 11:00 AM at the Village Rotary Community Garden, 25 W. Saddlehorn Road (former Big Park School). This special community event kicks off the growing season with a wide selection of plants and seeds, including: Milkweed and pollinator plants provided by the Monarch Society Plants and seeds grown by students at Verde Valley School Gardens Organic, non-GMO tomato, squash, cucumber, and bean starts from the Village Rotary Garden Select your own garden bed for lease…only a few…
… as I was working on the presentation I am giving at the Verde Valley Bird and Nature Festival 2025 this Thursday morning at 10AM, I spent several hours just going through saved folders looking for beauty, and I found it. The photograph above is of a Caspian Tern that was migrating through here and below is a shot of two Black Crowned Night Herons that were with a much larger group that were building nests and breeding in the area. A couple of the birds which are less commonly seen in the area, but which are beautiful to observe in their natural habitat.…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world for a global theatrical event: “Monty Python and the Holy Grail 50th Anniversary” May 4 and 7 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. Grossing the highest box-office of any British film in the US when released in 1975, this “cult classic” comedy from the Monty Python team loosely follows the legend of King Arthur (Graham Chapman), along with his squire (Terry Gilliam) and his Knights of the Round Table (John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin), as they embark on a fearless quest…
Sedona News – Twelve members of the Rotary Club of Sedona Village teamed up with local firefighters to weed and clean up the yard of a retired firefighter and disabled veteran Village neighbor. The two-hour project, filled with camaraderie and community spirit, was made light work thanks to many helping hands. Will Trezise, project chair, stated, “Our Club’s mission is to ‘improve people’s lives, locally and globally, through service’; we’re pleased to work with our local firefighters to help Craig improve his yard.” This effort was part of the Rotary Week of Service, during which Village Rotarians will also volunteer…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Bonjour Tristesse” showing May 2-7 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgd4fHW3loM At the height of summer, 18-year-old Cécile (Lily McInerny) is relaxing by the French seaside with her father (Claes Bang) and falling in love with her new boyfriend. The arrival of her late mother’s enigmatic friend (Chloë Sevigny) turns her world upside down. “Bonjour Tristesse” is a modern take on Françoise Sagan’s unforgettable coming-of-age novel. The film premiered to critical and audience acclaim at the Toronto International Film…
Sedona News – The University Women of Sedona will host their next informational meeting on Monday, May 5 at 9:30 a.m. when Dr. Maurice Crandall will present on “Native American Education, Then and Now.” With the recent discoveries of mass graves at Canadian Indian boarding schools, the media has turned increasing attention to the legacy of Native American education in North America. This talk will address the history of Indian education such as colonial experiments in educating Native American children such as Dartmouth College (established in 1769), the Indian boarding school system of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries,…
In line with the aging population in Arizona and the rest of the United States, older adults in Sedona represent a significant portion of the city’s total population. The US Census Bureau estimates that 38.6% of Sedona residents are aged 65 and over, with the age group increasing at a dramatically faster rate than other cohorts. Different factors contribute to this trend, such as increased life expectancy and the in-migration of retirees. Since old age increases the likelihood of developing health conditions, seniors in Sedona are advised to take better care of their bodies, including their eyes. Various eye diseases…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Encampments” showing May 2-8 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. “The Encampments” is a groundbreaking documentary that chronicles the Columbia University Gaza Solidarity Encampment and the international wave of student activism it ignited. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjS_FdTUkFE Through exclusive footage and intimate interviews, “The Encampments” provides an unprecedented look at one of the most significant student movements in modern history. The film captures the passion, resilience, and challenges faced by students who risked everything to demand justice. “The Encampments” examines why universities responded with mass arrests…
Verde Valley News – The Town of Camp Verde, Watershed Management, and Arizona State University’s (ASU) Project Cities program are proud to announce the conclusion of their joint Rainwater Demonstration Garden and Rainwater Harvesting Tank Installation Workshop, which took place on April 3, 2025. The workshop, held at the Camp Verde “Green Building,” brought together experts, environmental advocates, and community members to explore innovative techniques for collecting and utilizing rainwater in local gardens. Participants had the opportunity to learn from professionals in the field of water management and sustainability, while gaining practical knowledge of how to design and implement rainwater…
Prescott News – Members of the public are invited to attend Yavapai College’s Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC) open house on Saturday, May 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 220 Ruger Road in Prescott. Meet YC’s expert faculty and explore the diverse programs offered at CTEC. Take a guided tour of the 112,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility. Get your questions answered by YC specialists and submit your free admission application on-site. Learn about scholarships, financial aid, and flexible payment options. Academic programs at CTEC include 3D printing, automation, automotive technology, auto body and paint, aviation, CNC/machining, construction, diesel…
Sedona News – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host a celebration of historic preservation on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 4 pm. The event will take place in the historic Apple Shed at the Museum. It is free to attend. The event will celebrate Sedona’s nearly two dozen historic landmarked properties. Owners of the properties have been invited to share with attendees exactly what makes their landmark special. Some of the landmarked properties are privately owned while others, like the buildings in Jordan Historical Park, are open for the public to explore. “We are really excited for this event,” said…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Audrey’s Children” showing May 2-8 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nzJXWKPmGwU They said it can’t be done. She said we’ll see about that. “Audrey’s Children” is the untold true story of Dr. Audrey Evans (Natalie Dormer), who is recruited to an elite children’s hospital in 1969 as the first female to head her department. Frustrated with the futility of current therapies and refusing to accept more can’t be done for her patients, she pioneers revolutionary life-saving treatments and co-founds the first Ronald McDonald…