Yavapai County ‘Listening’ Sessions AnnouncedPrescott AZ (March 16, 2018) – On Thursday, March 8, 2018, Sheriff Mascher along with Sheriffs from Michigan, Colorado and Florida, had the honor to meet with Attorney General Jeff Sessions on the topic of School Safety and Information Sharing.Sheriff Mascher shared his concerns, suggestions and an overview of the work being done in Yavapai County to address upfront prevention with mental health treatment and available resources. The one-hour meeting included discussions on students and the impact of drugs, mental health intervention and diversion, threat identification and response, and federal funding among many other issues.
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Sedona AZ (March 16, 2018) – Love quilting? Got questions? Members of the Red Rock Quilters will be the featured guests for Monday at the Museum on Monday April 2nd from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Perhaps bring a small project to work on and enjoy the fellowship of quilting by getting your questions answered or just talking about the joy of quilting. They welcome all levels of quilters, fabric lovers, guests and traveling quilters. There is no charge for this demonstration.
By Joel DeTar, Library Board PresidentSedona AZ (March 16, 2018) – Sedona Public Library celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, and the Board of Trustees views this occasion as the perfect time to ask big questions, launch big ideas, and bring our 60-year-old library into the future.
Sponsored by the Best Western Cottonwood InnCottonwood AZ (March 15, 2018) – This year’s celebration of the blues will feature a reunion of the legendary Los Angeles blues band, Blues Dawg, a later version of which has been performing throughout Arizona for over a decade under the guidance of local bluesman, Joe Neri.Neri and guitarist Larry Hill founded Blues Dawg in 1998 in Los Angeles, and over the next few years, Blues Dawg became one of the premier and authentic blues bands in Southern California. Blues Dawg performed at many of the famous and legendary Los Angeles music venues, including…
By Ted Grussing… with the arrival of this Sage Thrasher dropping in for a landing one of the smaller Blue Birds decided to cut and run leaving room for the Thrasher to come in for a landing. There were many more birds that were at the pond the days I was shooting the Blue Birds, including Robins, the Sage Thrashers, House Finch, White Crowned Sparrows, Cardinals and many more. I spent most of the day completing the task of going through the more than 6,000 images I shot and have just over 900 left. One more run through to get…
One-man show and concert!Sedona AZ (March 15, 2018) – Renowned entertainer, Aspen Hall of Famer and former owner of the Crystal Palace Restaurant in Aspen, Colorado, Mead Metcalf — “The Music Man” — is performing one night only: Friday, March 23 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre in West Sedona.
By Scott Jablow, Sedona City CouncilorSedona AZ (March 15, 2018) – Traffic has probably been the #1 hot topic over the course of the last several years, and certainly during the last city election cycle. The need to actually “do something” to address Sedona’s traffic issues was one of the primary reasons I and my fellow city councilors were elected. There is no quick fix or silver bullet, but I am very happy to report that this city council IS doing something — in fact many things — to tackle the community’s traffic issues. Progress is being made and will…
By Ted Grussing… view of Sedona from a pull off on Upper Red Rock Loop Road which gives one of the classic and beautiful overviews of the Sedona area. It is easy to access, just turn east onto Upper Red Rock Loop Road at the High School and about a third of the way down there are a number of pull outs where you can get beautiful shots of the area. How much or how little you get is dependent on the lenses you use. I shot this using my 70-200mm lens at 200mm as I wanted a relatively narrow segment…
Rally and march for school safety, Saturday March 24 at 2:30pmSedona AZ (March 14, 2018) – March For Our Lives has announced that over 400 marches will take place around the country and other world cities in support of youth marching on Washington D.C. on March 24th, demanding safety from gun violence in their schools. A local rally and march, being organized by a coalition of community organizations and students, will take place in Sedona starting at Red Rock High School at 2:30 PM.March for Our Lives was formed following the Parkland Florida shooting that killed 17 and injured 14. As of…
Film Festival partners with Mental Health Coalition for special screening and discussionSedona AZ (March 14, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley to present the premiere of the powerful film “The S Word” showing Friday, March 16 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.The writer/director of the film, Lisa Klein, will be in Sedona to host the screening and present a Q&A and community discussion following the film screening.A suicide attempt survivor is on a mission to find fellow survivors and document their stories of courage, insight and humor.…
Camp Verde AZ (March 14, 2018) – Arizona State Parks and Trails is hosting the sixth annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day, held in the Verde Valley and Northern Arizona. Six years ago, the US Senate officially declared March 30 as “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day.”Recognizing “Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day” is a gesture of acceptance, gratitude and honor to the members of our community who risked their lives to serve our country during the Vietnam War – this includes the veterans and their families.
Sedona AZ (March 14, 2018) – Music in The House is excited to present American singer, storyteller, songwriter, and producer Michael Smotherman at the Sedona Hub, 7pm, Friday, March 30th. Writer of more than ten #1 songs on the Country charts, he has also written numerous songs for film & TV. Michael’s songs have been recorded by the likes of Roger Miller, Glenn Campbell, Kenny Rogers, Ray Charles, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Rait, Earl Thomas Conley, The Allman Brothers, Deana Carter, Lila McCann, Trace Adkins and Brooks & Dunn.
Sedona AZ (March 14, 2018) – The public is invited to attend a Sedona Planning and Zoning Commission work session on March 20 at 3:30 p.m. in the Sedona City Council Chambers to continue discussion on the update of the city’s Land Development Code (LDC). The council chambers are located in the City Hall complex at 102 Roadrunner Dr.
In the Political Ring With Tommy AcostaSedona, AZ (March 14, 2018) The Republican Party’s congressional election apocalypse in Pennsylvania was driven by regret, revenge and shame. In a district where President Trump easily won by 20 points it’s almost inconceivable a Democrat could have defeated the Republican candidate, especially after rallies in the District by Trump himself and an infusion of $10 million dollars into the campaign. Yet, it happened and this is why.
By Dr. Marta Adelsman Life Coach in Communication and Consciousness www.DrMartaCoach.com (March 14, 2018)I’ve been told I listen well, and most of the time I do. After all, it’s the major skill in my profession! I’m embarrassed and humbled to admit how I sometimes become distracted and fail to live up to my listening reputation.Sometimes, when people talk to me and I don’t agree with them, I plan a counter argument in my head. I have stopped listening. I might tune a person out because of how he behaves or dresses. I have stopped listening. If I label someone ‘boring’…