By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(December 1, 2017)” Chief speaks on failed bond ” was the front page headline of 11/21.. But he didn’t. Chief Kazian instead bored us for 20 minutes at the board called 11/15 meeting by repeating the fire district’s sales propaganda used before the bond election. As we all know that failed to persuade the voting taxpayers by a sound 3 to 2 margin.We heard no explanation from him for why the bond issue failed as had been advertised in the call for the meeting.
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Sedona AZ (December 1, 2017) – Can a major country exist for over 1,000 years without a written constitution? Is it possible for its chief executive to serve without a fixed term of office? Can a democracy function with a short election period and virtually no private political campaign contributions? Discover the differences and similarities between a parliamentary and presidential democracy as Angela LeFevre and Jim Molans present a philosophical overview of the British and American political systems at a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley on Thursday, December 7, 6PM-7:30PM at the Sedona Library, 3250 White Bear Rd, Sedona. The program,…
By Karen Mack, Youth Services LibrarianSedona AZ (December 1, 2017) – Celebrations galore will happen at Sedona Public Library as we greet the winter! The Library provides resources for learning about the festivals, traditions, and sacred days that will soon take place locally and globally. A favorite youth services staff tradition is hosting an annual celebration of joy and family.
By Ted Grussing… or as I learned the phrase, pax vobiscum, and that is the feeling I come away with after viewing a series of photos I took of this Great Egret at Watson Lake on Monday. Fortunately we were able to come in quite close to shore before he flew; the electric motor, a camo boat and camo jackets help a lot … and a deep water channel helps too.
Sedona AZ (November 30, 2017) – This Holiday Season the Sedona Fire District with support from IAFF Local 3690 and Sedona-Verde Valley Firefighter Charities will be looking forward to spreading the Holiday Spirit to the children of the Verde Valley. In partnership with the Marine Corps Reserves, Sedona Fire District will be collecting Toys for Tots. On Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 9:00am – 4:00pm firefighters and staff will be located at Safeway in West Sedona and Weber’s/Clark’s in the Village of Oak Creek. Please consider bringing a new and unwrapped toy to donate. The Toys for Tots organization will…
By Carson Ralston, Library Specialist-Adult ProgramsCamp Verde AZ (November 30, 2017) – Join us in the Terracotta Room at Camp Verde Community Library from 2:45 – 3:45 pm on Monday, December 18th 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 the steps in a divorce, legal separation, or custody case. Live Chat will be available for audience questions.
Sedona AZ (November 30, 2017) – Bridging the passage between the old year and the new, Healing Interconnections: Nature, Spirit, Art an art exhibition and series of events opens at the Sedona Hub on December 10th and runs through January 27th. Exploring and celebrating the interrelationship between nature, art, spirit and health with images, words and music, this has something for everyone.The opening reception on Sunday December 10th, from 3-6 pm features readings by five authors: Seronde will read poetry from her new book, War on Two Worlds, Peace on One, Fleischner, along with contributors Melanie Bishop and Edie Dillon will read from Nature, Love, Medicine: Essays…
Sedona AZ (November 30, 2017) – Kohava Benatar will present the film,” Jerusalem” Thursday, December 7, 2:30-4:30, at the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley, 100 Meadowlark Drive in Sedona. This is a look at modern day Jerusalem and the everyday experience of living there.Israel is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the reunification of Jerusalem. Come and see this beautiful documentary made by Yehoram Gaon, the famous Israeli actor and singer.
By Ted Grussing… as promised, a shot from the outing at Watson Lake this afternoon. Four Pintails going vertical as we moved into the shallow water near the shore and you can get an idea as to how much energy these beautiful creatures expend as they go into flight. The drake on the left is just clearing water and feet are extended after a huge push and his wings are coming up after a forceful stroke down into the water which coupled with the kick off with the feet is propelling him vertical into the sky. The next drake to…
Sedona AZ (November 29, 2017) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting their annual “Christmas in the Park” FREE open house on Saturday, December 9 from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The event extends free admission to the museum and a day filled with special free activities as a holiday gift to residents and visitors. Visitors will be treated to hot apple cider, holiday cookies and free entertainment and activities. A fire will burn in the red rock fireplace of the old Jordan house and the museum will be decorated in vintage holiday decor. A tumbleweed ‘snowman’ will greet all guests.
Clarkdale AZ (November 29, 2017) – Top honors continue to roll in for the products of Yavapai College students studying the art and science of winemaking at the Southwest Wine Center in Clarkdale.The latest student-crafted wines to be trumpeted: A 2016 Mourvedre and a 2015 Viognier. The Mourvedre earned a coveted “Jefferson Cup” in its category in an invitation-only competition by the same name. The Viognier won a bronze medal in the same competition.
By Ted GrussingYesterday morning I cruised Mingus and spent some time shooting the mining operations for the Phoenix Cement Plant in Clarksdale; the sculpting of the mountain side is awesome and so I began messing around with this shot looking down on the area … I made the decision to convert it to an abstraction and this is the result … the artist in me I guess. Anyhow, hope you like it and most likely some living creature tomorrow night as I’m heading back to Watson Lake in the afternoon. The plan is to try the 5D MK IV with a 400mm…
From December 14-17, Sedona Northern Lights will bring Sedona’s stunning landscape to life.Sedona AZ (November 28, 2017) – Celebrate the spirit of the holiday season in Sedona with USA’s largest Projection show on a natural canvas: Sedona Northern Lights. Produced by LA-based PaintScaping, a world leader in 3D projection mapping, this massive holiday light show will occur for only four nights from December 14-17, 2017, and will showcase Sedona’s profound beauty, thriving arts scene, dark skies and enchanting landscapes. Presented by the City of Sedona, the Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau and the Sedona Arts Center, Sedona Northern Lights will…
Jerome AZ (November 28, 2017) – Susan Pitcairn’s “The Brilliant Landscape” opens at Gallery 527 in Jerome starting with First Saturday Art Walk on December 2, 2017 (5 to 8 pm).Anchored by “Timeless Beauty,” a 40 x 54 oil and the largest painting she has ever done, Pitcairn’s new work includes vibrant oils and pastels from the 2017 Sedona Plein Air Festival as well, plus an exciting new piece, “Deep Time Sedona,” a partially imaginary look at how the Verde Valley could look in a million years.
Sedona AZ (November 28, 2017) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its Living History speaker series on Wednesday December 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the Museum when Michael Amundson will present on “Talking Machine Music: Cowboys and Indians”.Michael Amundson, a professor of history and Public History Director at NAU in Flagstaff, has published six books, including his most recent entitled “Talking Machine West: A History and Catalogue of Tin Pan Alley’s Western Recordings”, which is the basis for this talk and will be available for purchase after the presentation.