Prescott AZ (November 16, 2017) – The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office responded recently to a potential kidnapping that turned out to be a scam attempt. This scam, known by law enforcement as “Virtual Kidnapping” involves a scammer making random calls attempting to convince the receiver that a relative has been kidnapped. To further the ruse, the suspect(s) may use a recording or another person in the background to voice a plea for help. The caller will often threaten to harm or even kill the loved one if a ransom is not paid. Because this scammer is looking for a quick…
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Sedona AZ (November 16, 2017) – Emerson Theater Collaborative (ETC) announces the production of It’s A Wonderful Life, a play written by Joe Landry, produced by Sedona resident, Camilla Ross and directed by Sedona Resident John Reynolds on Thursday December 7th, 8th, 15th, 16th at 7pm and Sunday December 17th, 2017 at 2pm at The Collective Sedona’s Vista Hall, Sedona AZ.
Sedona AZ (November 16, 2017) – Sedona’s newest completed park, Barbara Antonsen Memorial Park, has received an Award of Merit from Engineering News-Record, a publication considered the bible of the construction industry worldwide.“This park was almost 20 years in the making, from vision to realization,” says Sedona Public Works Director Andy Dickey. “Which makes this award especially gratifying not only for the city, but for everyone who worked so hard to bring it to fruition – friends of the park, council members, city staff and our contractors.”
By Ted Grussing… Sunday morning I flew down to Prescott to shoot the lakes from the sky … because the lakes are within Class D airspace for Prescott Love Field I chose to stay above the very busy airspace and shot mostly above 8,000’, with ground level being a little over 5,000’. I was roughly over Fain Road when I took these shots and the off ramp to SR 89A is just to the right of the lower part of the image and you can track the road as it tracks S through the Granite Dells and the two lakes. Watson Lake…
The life of surfer Laird Hamilton is the subject of documentary at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (November 15, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning new documentary from Academy Award-nominated director Rory Kennedy “Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton” showing Nov. 24-29 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.This is the remarkable story of an American icon who changed the sport of big wave surfing forever. Transcending the surf genre, this in-depth portrait of a hard-charging athlete explores the fear, courage and ambition that push a man to greatness — and…
Flagstaff AZ (November 15, 2017) – People wanting to collect live trees, known as wildings, from Coconino National Forest may buy their permits beginning Monday (Nov. 20) and collect the trees until Dec. 10.There are typically two wildings permit seasons, one in the fall and another in the spring, for approximately one month while the plants are dormant. Permits will be available for coniferous trees only (Douglas fir, white fir, ponderosa pine, pinyon pine, and juniper). Due to the severe decline of aspen stands across the forest and lack of natural regeneration, aspen seedlings will not be offered. The wilding season is later this…
Phoenix AZ (November 15, 2017) – Arizona consumers who sent money to scammers using Western Union’s wire transfer service may file a claim to get their money back. Approximately 10,000 Arizonans could receive as much as $11.56 million in refunds.“This is a unique opportunity for victims of a wire fraud scam to get their money back and we are urging Arizona victims to file a claim,” said Attorney General Mark Brnovich. “We will continue to make sure financial institutions have programs in place to stop a wire transfer before a vulnerable consumer is scammed out of their life savings.”
Sedona Az (Nov. 15, 2017) Sound Bites Grill in Sedona is proud to announce the performance of nationally acclaimed and Blues Hall of Fame artist Leon J, Friday, Nov. 17, 7PM to 10PM in the SBG celebrity showroom. He will be performing with his band.Once again Sound Bites Grill brings to its stage yet another musical icon known throughout the world for his musical prowess and blues mastery.
By Dr. Marta Adelsman Life Coach in Communication and Consciousness www.DrMartaCoach.com (November 15, 2017)Today I share with you one of my favorite quotes. Every time I read it, it deeply moves me. Please read it when you are in a quiet, unhurried space. It goes right to the core of things important, and changes you from the inside out!The Invitation It doesn’t interest me what you do for a living. I want to know what you ache for, and if you dare to dream of meeting your heart’s longing.
By Ted Grussing… looking through some of the shots I got yesterday I looked at this one of two Rudy Ducks bearing down on me and I started thinking of Daryl Hall and John Oates song, “Maneater” and I am playing the YouTube version as I write this missive … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbevQH1B9ic treat yourself to a good listen while you have this photo open on the screen. I think it was originally released in 1982 and a longtime favorite.
Romantic comedy and winner of more than 14 festival awards debuts at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (November 14, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the romantic comedy “The Truth About Lies” showing Nov. 24-29 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“The Truth About Lies” has won more than 14 top awards from film festivals around the country. The film stars Odette Annable, Fran Kranz, Chris Diamantoupoulos, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Miles Fisher, Laura Kightlinger, Arthur J. Nascarella and Colleen Camp.If you need a good laugh to kick off the holiday season, “The Truth About Lies”…
Verde Valley AZ (November 14, 2017) – With winter on the horizon, the Arizona Department of Transportation has spent months preparing for snow and ice that storms will dump on the state’s higher elevations.ADOT has 375 certified snowplow operators ready to operate the agency’s nearly 200 snowplows, which are stationed around the state to keep people and commerce moving when snow falls on highways.
Prescott AZ (November 14, 2017) – Sheriff Scott Mascher, “Should the jails be the de facto mental health treatment centers? I don’t think we should be. Are we criminalizing the treatment of mental health? Remember, mental illness isn’t a crime. But if you get charged with a crime because of your mental health, it falls onto a criminal institution to provide treatment. As a result, the Detention Center has become the largest mental health treatment facility in the County. This must change.”
Prescott AZ (November 14, 2017) – The monthly meeting of Prescott Indivisible will be held at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset, Prescott, Friday, December 1 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.Agenda:Presentation by Human Rights Team LeaderOriginal short play by Mickey SheltonOriginal poem by Jeff DavermanArt, posters and music!
Sedona AZ (November 14, 2017) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host two special events on Monday November 27.First, at 11:00 a.m., the museum will host a history presentation, artist’s demonstration and pottery sale on the topic of Mata Ortiz pottery on Monday, November 27, at 11:00 a.m.