Sedona AZ (December 29, 2017) – Jesus, his family, and his disciples were Jewish. His actions and teachings were situated in (and were in part a reaction to) the traditions, culture, beliefs, and historical events of ancient Jewish life.A class and conversations about “Jewish Influences on Jesus” will be held on the second and fourth Thursday afternoons (from January 11 to June 28, 2018) from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, 100 Meadowlark Drive in Sedona.
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By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (December 29, 2017) – I’m one of those old-fashioned people who still sends out Christmas cards. And even keeps Christmas cards – for years and years. And even transports the old ones across the country!I am grateful that I still have my long-forgotten treasure of cards to remind me of people that I haven’t seen in a long time. One such person is Betty Tisch.
Sedona, AZ (Dec. 28, 2017) Celebrate the beginning of 2018 with a bang at Sound Bites Grill. The entertainment restaurant has a great line up for the start of the New Year. Mark your calendar for Saturday January 6th with “Diversity,” a talented band who is guaranteed to get you on the dance floor kicking up your heels.The dynamic band starts with a husband and wife team from Detroit, Tim & Renee Claybon relocating to Sedona four years ago. Joined by the band members, Les Paul Roque on piano, Troy Perkins on bass and Jamal Baker on drums, the band…
By Ted Grussing… 2017 is on the way out and 2018 is about to make its appearance and methinks it shall be a very good year … perhaps because each day is a good day to be alive and to live. The artificial parameters we put on everything is so limiting … necessary I guess, but it misses the point that we live in a continuum that never misses a beat and we are here until we are not, but life goes on for those who remain and hopefully those days and years are lived, not existed.
Sedona AZ (December 28, 2017) – On January 20 and 21, 2018, Healthy World Sedona will present Sedona VegFest 2018 at the Sedona Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road. The event will feature speakers, cooking demonstrations, an art show and exhibitors, all of which will focus on promoting the health, ethical and environmental benefits of a whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) diet and lifestyle. The theme for this year’s event is “Peaceful Plates, Peaceful World.”
By Ted GrussingI’ve spent a lot of today going through November’s shoots, trying to look at them the way an outside editor would view them and then dive in and delete, delete, delete. Mercifully there are a great many shots that are just too nice to scatter their bits and bytes and this shot of a hen Gadwall taking off from Watson Lake is one of those. The water droplets are still being shed from the wings, body and feet … the webbed feet are stowed and the wing feathers are spread and extended as she shapes the airfoil of…
Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward December 27, 2017In addition to my appeals of the Arizona Corporation Commission’s decision in the APS rate case, there are now two more challenges to APS. Last week at the ACC’s rate case docket, Intervenor Richard Gayer filed a Motion to Compel APS to comply with the ACC’s decision. Gayer’s Motion rightfully claims that the ACC’s decision did not grant APS the right to double bill for meter reading. Right now, APS is billing customers who refuse “smart” meters a meter reading fee of $2.30 per month as well as an additional meter reading fee of $5…
Camp Verde AZ (December 27, 2017) – Join us in the Terracotta Room at Camp Verde Community Library from 3:00 – 3:45 pm on Wednesday, January 3rd for a free Legal Talk Webinar from AzCourtHelp.org. This legal talk takes place at the Coconino County Law Library and will be streamed live at Camp Verde Community Library. The presenters will talk about different ways to get parental control of someone else’s child, go over the steps in a guardianship or non-parent custody case, and give information about Power of Attorney as an option. Live Chat will be available for audience questions.
Sedona AZ (December 27, 2017) – Sedona local, Gail Edwards just appeared on Netflix’s Fuller House, reprising her role as Vicky Larson, 24 years after her last appearance on ABC’s Full House.Edwards retired in 1993 thinking she was done with the ‘biz.’ It never occurred to her she’d be appearing in a reboot of one of her favorite sitcoms. “I was so off the Hollywood grid, it took casting three months to find me but, thankfully, they did. It was like déjà vu walking onto Stage 24 at Warner Bros. visiting the recreated set. Though I was credited as a…
By Dr. Marta Adelsman Life Coach in Communication and Consciousness www.DrMartaCoach.com (December 27, 2017)”I’m so sorry!” she choked through her sobs. “My mother will kill me!” The impact was light enough that no one was hurt, no air bags deployed. When the other driver didn’t get out of the car right away, I approached her window. She rolled it down and I saw her hyperventilating and crying, her head in her hands. She seemed near panic.
By Ted Grussing… getting set to launch ourselves into 2018 and believe it will be a year of joy, happiness and most of all the adventure of facing new days with a sense of wonderment … what is out there waiting for us and where are we going as we hurtle through space circumnavigating our galaxy … goodbye comfort … hello the unknown.
Free screening & discussion of Being Mortal explores end-of-life careCamp Verde AZ (December 26, 2017) – Accord Hospice of Sedona is hosting a free, community screening of the documentary “Being Mortal” on Wednesday, January 17, 2017 at 10 am at the Camp Verde Community Library, 130 Black Bridge Road in Camp Verde. After the screening, audience members can participate in a guided conversation on what the next steps are in identifying and communicating your wishes about end-of-life goals and preferences.
By Ted Grussing… from One and me … a joyous and blessed Christmas is upon us and we wish you all the joys of the season.I took this shot of a sunrise a couple of days ago and it was the first picture I have taken with one of my pro cameras since I received my new hip and I was determined to use it tonight. I took the shot of me with my Galaxy S5 this afternoon whilst on an outing with One and the shot of One was taken earlier this year.
Cottonwood AZ (December 23, 2017) – During the past week, the Partners Against Narcotics Trafficking Task Force (P.A.N.T.) received information from another Arizona Drug Task Force suggesting 34 year-old Michael Margerison of Page may have recently moved into Yavapai County and that he had an active felony warrant issued for his arrest. The arrest warrant stemmed from charges related to Fraud, Conspiracy to Transport Dangerous Drugs for Sale and Money Laundering.On December 20, 2017, at approximately 4:30 PM, P.A.N.T. Detectives, assisted by a lead provided from the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office, located Margerison in 900 block of S. Main Street…
Sedona AZ (December 22, 2017) – Music in The House is proud to ring in 2018 with the return performance of Gary Simpkins and Loose Change, a four piece folk/rock ensemble focused on the eclectic and nuanced songs of Gary Simpkins, a performer/singer/songwriter with plenty to say and plenty to sing about. And sing he does, surrounded by the rich sounds of the band! With smooth voice and unique guitar style, Simpkins pulls you into his songs and holds you there throughout the evening. Those who remember the band’s exciting show in December 2016, will be treated to many new…