Clarkdale AZ (March 20, 2018) – On Monday, March 19, at approximately 12:10 PM, the Verde Valley Fire District (VVFD) responded to a report of a Cement Truck rollover on Highway 89A at the intersection of Lisa Street.VVFD was initially dispatched to “wash down” a fuel spill. On arrival they found a cement truck that was lying on its side with diesel fuel leaking from its fuel tank. The 79,000 pound vehicle was loaded with powdered cement and was entering the roundabout intersection when one of its rear tires failed. Fortunately no other automobiles were involved and the driver was…
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By Ted Grussing… of flight and the transition to earthbound status involves the dissipation of a great deal of stored energy and that is readily apparent in this images of a great Blue Heron alighting near one of the ponds at Bubbling Ponds Fish Hatchery in Page Springs, AZ … it is like the boards are full out, full flaps and thrust reversers (if he had them) and the truth is that he didn’t quite stick it as there were a few little hops before he bled all the energy off.
Cottonwood AZ (March 20, 2018) – The Mayor’s Ride and Bike to School Day will take place on April 6, 2018. The event is to promote bicycling as a safe, fun, effective mode of transportation. Students at Cottonwood Elementary School and the general public will be invited to ride along on this event.The ride will start at the Cottonwood Kids Park on 12th Street at the Cherry Street intersection and end at the Cottonwood Elementary School at 301 N. Willard Street. Families, students and community members will leave the Park at 7:30am to ride to the school.
Film festival hit returns for two screenings and Q&A at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (March 20, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the encore of “Being With Animals” for two shows only on Thursday, March 29 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.The film is returning to Sedona by popular demand after two sold out screenings and audience raves at the recent Sedona International Film Festival. Local animal communicator, Maia Kincaid, Ph.D. (who is featured in the film) will be hosting a Q&A discussion after both screenings.
Little Free Library To Be Installed at Sedona Elks LodgeSedona AZ (March 20, 2018) – Sedona Girl Scout Troop 529, with the support and cooperation of Sedona Elks Lodge #2291, will hold a dedication and awards ceremony to install a Little Free Library at the Sedona Elks Lodge, 110 Airport Road, on March 25 at 10:30am. The library was created as a Bronze Award project for Girl Scouts from Sedona’s Troop 529.
Sedona AZ (March 20, 2018) – The University Women of Sedona will hold their monthly meeting Monday, April 2 at Christ Lutheran Church, 25 Chapel Road, Sedona.
By Ted Grussing… come in many forms … for me it was a bit of an eye opener when I discovered why my “lattes” taste so much better than the ones that I buy out … favorite in Sedona is from Wildflower Bakery and in Flagstaff at Brandy’s. First, I always thought a shot of espresso was 1.5 ounces, but it is only 1 ounce … a latte is primarily steamed milk and frothed milk, so in a 16 ounce latte you will typically have 2 ounces of espresso and the balance steamed and frothed milk; a cappuccino is one…
Sedona AZ (March 19, 2018) – People wanting to drive off-road vehicles in the red rocks of Sedona will be able to get a permit for motorized use of Soldier Pass road when the web-based permit system goes live on April 2. and the permits go into effect April 5.A total of 12 personally-owned vehicles per day will be permitted to use Soldier Pass road.
Annette Bening and Jamie Bell lead all-star cast in film premiering at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (March 19, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool” — starring Annette Bening, Jamie Bell, Julie Walters and Vanessa Redgrave — showing March 23-28 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool” is a true story about what happens when a Hollywood legend discovers romance.
Clarkdale AZ (March 19, 2018) – The Northern Arizona Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals is holding a fundraising ethics program on March 29, 4 to 6 p.m. at the Southwest Wine Center, 601 W. Black Hills Drive, Clarkdale, AZ 86324.The program titled “Shades of Grey: Ethical Fundraising in a Changing World” will show participants how to apply ethical decision making to challenging and ever changing issues in fundraising and the nonprofit sector. Using real world, challenging situations, participants will learn what’s ethical and what’s “good business,” how accountability and ethics impact your organization, and how to preserve public…
Sedona AZ (March 19, 2018) – Healthy World Sedona, a Sedona-based nonprofit organization is sponsoring a community forum in collaboration with the co-founders of the Healthy Minds Initiative, Drs. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai, on Monday, April 9, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Sedona Creative Life Center, 333 Schnebly Hill Rd., Sedona.
New production from Stratford-Upon-Avon makes debut at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (March 18, 2018) – The Royal Shakespeare Company’s extraordinary new production of “Twelfth Night” makes its Sedona big-screen debut on Monday, March 26. The Sedona International Film Festival hosts the high-definition premiere of William Shakespeare’s renowned play from its home in Stratford-Upon-Avon. There will be one show at 4 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Twelfth Night” is a tale of unrequited love — hilarious and heartbreaking. Two twins are separated in a shipwreck, and forced to fend for themselves in a strange land. The first twin, Viola, falls in…
Sedona AZ (March 17, 2018) – The Coconino National Forest is seeking public input on the Red Rock Trails Enhancement Project over the next 30 days.The Red Rock Ranger District project would add more than 34 miles of non-motorized Forest Service system trails. This is the addition of 17 miles of constructed trails and adopting 17 miles of user-created routes into the official trail system, plus the re-routing and naturalizing other segments of trails at other district locations.
Sedona AZ (March 17, 2018) – Are we better off than we were five years ago when it comes to access to services for mental health issues in the Verde Valley? That’s the question that will be asked and answered by 4 panelists at Mental Health Monday on March 26, 10AM-11:30AM at Yavapai College, 4215 Arts Village Drive. The forum is free, open to the public, and is a partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Yavapai College.
Royal Ballet production from London debuts on the big screen at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (March 16, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival presents Ballet in Cinema on Sunday, March 25 when it hosts the big screen premiere of “The Winter’s Tale” from the Royal Ballet in London. There will be one show at 4:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Take a voyage to Bohemia with The Royal Ballet in Christopher Wheeldon’s production of “The Winter’s Tale”, presented onscreen in cinemas worldwide.