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By Tina AllegrezzaFounder of Red Rose Inspiration for AnimalsSedona AZ (February 5, 2018) – As we at Red Rose Inspiration For Animals look forward to 2018 we are prepared for our 8 Annual Art Shows that take place exclusively at the Olde Sedona Bar and Grill and Redrock Precision Motors on 89A in West Sedona.  Our shows are not affiliated with any other events in town and benefit animal welfare through our organization.With our first show starting as early as February just in time for Valentine’s Day.   We will be promoting 5 shows in the spring and 3 in the fall.  

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Prescott AZ (February 5, 2018) – The monthly meeting of Prescott Indivisible will be held at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset, Prescott, Friday, March 2, 2018 from 6-7:30 pm.Prescott Indivisible is a non-partisan community which seeks to promote a progressive and inclusive agenda in support of human rights and the environment.  We focus on local actions in defense of the rule of law, the Bill of Rights and the  Constitution.  We invite all to participate and have your voice heard.

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Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward (February 4, 2018)Because of a letter APS is currently sending to customers, I’ve gotten several inquiries from APS customers asking about APS’s new rate plans and which one they should choose if they want to keep their analog meter.Not all customers have gotten APS’s confusing letter about picking a new rate plan but rest assured, you will.  The letter is confusing because APS uses BS corporate psy-op language calling both analog and non-transmitting digital meters “non-standard meters.” APS and other utilities around the nation are using this language to legitimize “smart” meters as their “standard…

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Camp Verde AZ (February 3, 2018) – The next Music in the Stacks, a free monthly concert series, will take place on Thursday, February 8th at 5:30 pm in Camp Verde Community Library’s Fireside Room.  Music in the Stacks is a showcase of local and national musicians who entertain regularly in Northern Arizona. There are 5-7 different performers during the show, with a rotating variety each month.

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Prescott AZ (February 3, 2018) – Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking (PANT) is a multi-agency task force charged with drug enforcement in Yavapai County and seeks the arrest and prosecution of suspects who violate drug laws.  The effort to address the scourge of the illicit drug culture in Yavapai County remains the focus and resulting overall success of all the PANT participating agencies. They include the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, Prescott Valley Police Department, Chino Valley Police Department, Prescott Police Department, Sedona Police Department, Camp Verde Marshall’s Office, and the Cottonwood Police Department.  PANT is under the command of a YCSO…

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Sedona AZ (February 2, 2018) – Bill Jump, a principal owner of the Out of Africa Wildlife Park in Camp Verde, and Betsy Klein, founder and president of SmartGal Consulting Services in Sedona, were recently elected to the Board of Trustees of the Sedona Art Museum. Bill will chair the venue committee and Betsy will lead the marketing committee.“We are so fortunate to have the expertise of these two multi-talented individuals contributing to the task of developing a fine arts museum here in Sedona,” said Board Chair Mary Byrd.  “We just completed our facilities planning with Lord Cultural Resources, one…

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Sedona AZ (February 2, 2018) – The Speakeasy, the Village’s latest restaurant and entertainment venue, has been visionary and downright charitable in welcoming former felon Valerie Valentine (aka Shondra Jepperson), through its doors. Recently released from the hoosegow, Miss Valentine is set to open her once famous-before-she-was-busted review, “Be Mine Or Die.”Guests include reformed mafioso Bugsy Baloney, now known to audiences as “The Love Doctor,” hit man, (Brad Roberts) and singer Al Catraz, (Tom Jepperson) and, last but not least, up and coming newcomer Betty Bimbo. Valerie’s latest show is all about the love that shines on Valentines.

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Camp Verde AZ (February 2, 2018) – Celebrate American Heart Month​ at Camp Verde Community Library with FREE Health Screenings Wednesday, February 7th, between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. These non-fasting screenings for cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure are sponsored by Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) and Verde Valley Medical Centers. Skip Heyer from the Verde Valley Fire District will also be here to do Hands-Only CPR demonstrations.

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Sedona AZ (February 2, 2018) – Sedona’s newest arts information publisher, Sedona ArtSource’s primary objective is to shine a light on the arts in Sedona with several plans in motion to acknowledge and benefit this talented community.Photographer, Greg Lawson, the project’s organizer commented,   “Sedona ArtSource is an important endeavor focusing exclusively on the arts and artists of Sedona.  By publishing information both in traditional print and new media, Sedona ArtSource provides concierge style information about what is happening in the art scene throughout Sedona.”

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Sedona AZ (February 2, 2018) – Two Verde Valley business owners say the time was right to take advantage of the VVREO revolving loan program.“In our industry, timing is everything,” says Christa Brunori, who co-owns Horsin’ Around Adventures of Sedona with business partner Tanner Bryson. “This is a time when we can devote more attention to business and service improvements, and allow for new growth for our company.”

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By Virginia Volkman, DirectorSedona AZ (February 2, 2018) – This February, Sedona Public Library is celebrating Love Your Library Month. It’s our way of encouraging you to take advantage of the many free services we offer and for you to demonstrate your support for the Library.Show your spirit all month by wearing a “Love Your Library” button.  Get your free button at the main library in West Sedona (3250 White Bear Rd.) or Sedona Public Library in the Village (51A Bell Rock Plaza). Pick up your button today and show your pride.

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Sedona AZ (February 2, 2018) – On Saturday, February 17, at 10:00 a.m., the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley will observe SHABBAT AROUND OUR WORLD with a traditional Sabbath Shachrit (morning) service. The service, in both English and Hebrew, will be led by Rabbi Alicia Magal, with participation from numerous JCSVV congregants. 

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By Ted Grussing… absolute focus and concentration as this Drake Mallard is lowering his “landing gear” in preparation for his landing on a watery runway in less than a second … he nailed it and with his webbed feet acting as shoe skis and brakes, he settled into the pond with a great, but controlled splash! I love the built in, default, smile on his face … kind of a reminder about the effect that the smiles of we who have a choice can have on others who also have that choice. I like smiles!

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Sedona AZ (February 1, 2018) – Professional photographer Mollie Isaacs will present two informative and entertaining programs at the meeting of the Sedona Camera Club starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, February 26th, at the Christ Lutheran Church, 25 Chapel Rd, Sedona.Mollie will kickoff the meeting with “Abstracts With Impact.” She will show examples of many different abstract subjects, and the overall scene from which they were created.  Many abstracts can be found in very common places. She believes that abstracts are the poetry of photography, allowing the photographer complete creative freedom with no restrictions. 

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