By Melanie LeeAuthor, “A Year In Sedona~Meeting The Muse At Wisdom’s Edge”(January 29, 2018)The muse of conscious cookery came calling our first winter in Sedona, and not a minute too soon. Culinary matters had gotten completely out of hand during the transition to our second half of life, what with meals on the fly and lots of comfort food to keep the metabolic engines running at full tilt. Blech. Clearly the time had come for a major overhaul, a new diet honoring world cookery traditions emphasizing fundamentals like vegetables, fruits, grains, beans, nuts, fish. The trick was how to balance…
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By Kathy Kinsella(January 26, 2018)Dear Editor,Women’s March Sedona 2018 had an amazing turnout in spite of the day’s heavy rain. Attendees reported that they felt the day was affirming and empowering. March organizers appreciate the energy, good will, and perseverance of all who participated. We are especially grateful to volunteers who helped with set up, break down, and street crossings. We thank the local businesses that let us gather and end at their locations.Everyone who attended remarked on the wonderful support of the Sedona Police Department and its traffic volunteers. They helped make it positive and safe experience for all.…
Free Health ScreeningsCamp Verde AZ (January 26, 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. In 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson declared the first American Heart Month dedicated to Cardiovascular Health. In February, 2018, Northern Arizona Healthcare Community Health Screening Program is providing community members the opportunity to assess their cardiovascular health risk by offering free non-fasting Biometric screenings.
By Darcy Hitchcock, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (January 26, 2018) – At the Sustainability Alliance, we think about sustainability as the 3P’s: People, Planet and Prosperity. Often people are confused about the social and economic piece. They think of sustainability as predominately environmental. It’s certainly true that our society is wholly dependent upon nature, our economy is a “wholly-owned subsidiary of Nature,” as Ray Anderson, the visionary owner of Interface, liked to say. It’s probably most accurate to see these as concentric circles, with Environment the largest, then Society and then our Economy as a subset of our economy.
Sedona AZ (January 26, 2018) – If you have a piece of wood and a wood carving knife, come to Monday at the Museum at Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday February 12th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and join the Verde Valley Woodcarvers. The group, with members from beginners to master carvers, was formed in 1997 by Norm Knight. They have had hundreds of people try their hand at carving since then with several members meeting weekly. Come by with your own equipment or just come to watch these artisans do relief carving, chip carving, and found wood and…
A bi-weekly JCSVV class on Thursday afternoons 2:00- 4:00 pm Sedona AZ (January 26, 2018) – Jesus, his family, and his disciples were Jewish. His actions and teachings were the product of a fascinating dialogue with—and reaction to—the traditions, cultures, and historical developments of ancient Jewish beliefs. By understanding Judaism before and during Jesus’ life, Jews and Christians will appreciate each other more.
By Cheryl L. Yeatts, Manager of Sedona Public Library in the VillageSedona AZ (January 26, 2018) – After celebrating the holidays and ringing in the New Year, the rest of January seems anti-climactic. If you are looking for something fun to do that won’t strain your budget, check out a Culture Pass from Sedona Public Library to plan an excursion in Arizona.
By Ted Grussing… going through some photos from last summer I came on this shot of a member of the local Gang of Crows going vertical over the 11th tee box of Oak Creek Country Club; easy shot for me to get since I was sitting on the bench on my deck whilst I enjoyed the antics of the various crows that have taken over our neighborhood. I do like and enjoy having this raucous gang of about thirty crows hanging out and they bring back great memories of waking to their noise in the mornings up at the lake…
Sedona AZ (January 25, 2018) – Whether it’s a romantic rendezvous or a girls’ night out, Sound Bites Grill, Sedona’s premiere entertainment restaurant, is the place for people to share their passion for great food, libations and live music, February 14th-17th.Valentines, Day: February 14thWine, Dine and Dance! The ever-popular Wineaux Wednesday will amp up the romance with a libido boosting menu and the addition of bubbly and chocolate wines to the tasting list of 12 sensational wines. For just $15 per person, sip, sample and savor an impressive range of varietals, alongside wine experts who will happily share their insights…
Cottonwood AZ (January 25, 2018) – On Tuesday January 23rd, at approximately 5:48 PM, the Verde Valley Fire District responded to a hazards materials incident involving an acid based drain cleaner on Palo Verde Pl. in Oak Creek Estates.VVFD was dispatched to a residence after the home owner poured an acid based drain cleaner down the drain and a chemical reaction occurred. The home filled with toxic fumes and the occupants immediately evacuated the residence and called 911.
Sedona AZ (January 25, 2018) – Learn more about healing with vibrational sound using Tibetan singing bowls, didgeridoo, and gong. Develop playing techniques, practice on your friends in a special 6 hour Sound Healing Immersion Workshop on Saturday Feb 3rdfrom 12-6 at the Sedona Hub.Co-facilitated by Kirk Jones and Robin Hanbridge, this workshop features some exceptionally superb singing bowls. The IASH singing bowls are artisan crafted for this specific modality and are world-renowned for their remarkable acoustic and vibrational quality. They are new, healing grade, hand hammered bronze meant to have the highest possible healing impact. Limited numbers will be available for purchase onsite.
By Tom Lamkin, City CouncilorSedona AZ (January 25, 2018) – Happy New Year Sedona. I am excited about the potential for 2018 to become the best year ever for many reasons. As you know, Sedona citizens recently had an opportunity to participate in a Citizen Survey about Sedona. I appreciate the time many of you took to respond to the survey as it provides a good base for what direction Sedona could head in 2018. Results overall were very positive regarding how safe people feel in Sedona and what a great place it is to visit. The natural beauty is…
By Ted Grussing… a few weeks ago I was at a friends shooting birds in his back yard and some Bluebirds came in for water. This Bluebird is actually sitting on a rock just above a small pond of water above the swimming pool. The rocks are kind of a distraction so I softened them and reduced the amount of texture in them … our star is as shot in all his natural beauty and splendor. The average weight of a Bluebird is about an ounce and that tiny package exudes beauty such as this … what beauty we share the…
Cottonwood AZ (January 24, 2018) – On Tuesday January 23rd, at approximately 2:22 PM, the Verde Valley Fire District responded to a motor vehicle accident on Western Dr. near Mountain View Dr.VVFD was dispatched to a pickup truck on fire. On arrival crews found a truck on the side of the road with fire coming from the engine compartment.
Sedona AZ (January 24, 2018) – Join us at the Hub on Thursday February1st at 7pm for an out of the box “Wdya’Got?” Once a month musicians and storytellers gather at the Hub to share new (or rarely heard) material in an informal setting where the focus is on the performer in an intimate personal space, followed by the Zenprov Comedy team creating a long-form improv based on what just happened.