Author: Tommy

Camp Verde AZ (November 8, 2017) – Camp Verde Community Library offers FREE Health Screenings Friday, December 1st, 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.

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Sedona, Az (Nov. 7, 2017) Once again Sound Bites Grill in Sedona brings to the stage one of Arizona’s best Rock ‘n’ roll shows, guaranteed to get you up on you feet and dancing to the tunes that gave birth to the music of the Baby Boomer Generation.On Saturday, November 11, starting at 7 p.m., the legendary oldies band “Tom Tayback and the Daddy-O’s” perform their ever-popular Graffiti Gold Show, featuring songs made famous by 1950’s era superstars like Elvis Presley, Richie Valens, Little Richard, Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs, Fats Domino, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Bill Haley & the…

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By Ted Grussing… I really like the joy of making a big splash … cannon balls when jumping into a pool or pond … belly flops in ill executed dives and the beauty of large waterfowl splashing down in the water as they land after a flight. I took this shot last month at Watson Lake when a Cormorant splashed in after a short flight from his perch on a granite boulder in the lake. Fun stuff!

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Cottonwood AZ (November 7, 2017) – Visionary guitarists William Eaton, Anthony Mazzella, and Fitzhugh Jenkins join forces as the ‘Electric Harp Guitar Group’ (Ehgg) to perform on their unique electric harp guitars, synthesizer guitars and keyboards on Saturday, November 11th, at 7:00 PM in a special live concert at Old Town Center for the Arts.A local phenomenon with international experience ‘Ehgg’ combines individual virtuosity with ensemble sensibility to create instrumental compositions, drawn from transcendental world, jazz, rock and new age genres.  For this concert the group will showcase new harp guitar originals, along with songs from their self-titled album “’Electric…

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Sedona AZ (November 7, 2017) – A movement is afoot in Sedona to change the world–or at least one person’s life at a time.Its name: Healthy World Sedona (HWS). Its mission is to improve human, planetary and animal health through a whole food plant-based (WFPB) lifestyle.  Why?  Many dreaded chronic health conditions are not only caused by our diet, but are preventable or even reversible when we change the way we eat.

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Sedona AZ (November 7, 2017) – N. Arizona Climate Change Alliance plans to present its petition asking the City of Sedona to develop a strong Climate Action Plan at the upcoming city council on November 14.  The group has obtained 500 signatures from local Sedona residents and plans to keep gathering additional signatures for future submission. It has also submitted some 2000 signatures to the City Council of Flagstaff.

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Sedona AZ (November 7, 2017) – The Sustainability Alliance is working on a video that will showcase certified sustainable businesses on SedonaFreeTV which is watched by many tourists before they come and after they are here. If your business isn’t yet certified but would like to be considered for the video, get certified by answering a 12 question survey before Dec 1.

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Four climbing adventure film shorts featured in world-wide festival making Sedona stopSedona AZ (November 6, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world for a special one-night only premiere of “Reel Rock 12” on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“If you like climbing and adventure or if you are an outdoor enthusiast, you will love this selection of films,” said festival director Patrick Schweiss. “And if you are a fan of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour, you won’t want to miss this program!”

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Prescott AZ (November 6, 2017) – Yavapai County Recorder, Leslie Hoffman would like to announce the following information:November 7, 2017 Election is tomorrow… “Let Your Voice Be Heard – Vote”. All Ballots must be returned to the Yavapai County Recorder’s Office no later than 7:00 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 7, 2017. DO NOT MAIL your Early Ballot, please use one of our convenient drop box locations. Late ballots will not be tabulated.

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Sedona AZ (November 6, 2017) – The Women’s Havurah group of the Jewish Community and the Verde Valley is offering a Lecture-Discussion and Personal Story about child abuse, family violence, and healing at the synagogue, 100 Meadowlark Drive and Rte. 179 in Sedona, AZ on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. following the Women’s Havurah meeting at 2 p.m.  All are welcome, and there is no charge for the program.

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One of comedy’s most iconic figures, Gilbert Gottfried is the subject of documentarySedona AZ (November 5, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a one-night only special Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning new documentary “Gilbert” on Tuesday, Nov. 14 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Gilbert” is a wildly funny and unexpectedly poignant portrait of the life and career of one of comedy’s most iconic figures, Gilbert Gottfried.

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By Darcy Hitchcock, co-founder of the Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (November 5, 2017) – This article addresses water quality: the pollutants in our rivers, where the pollutants come from, and what can be done. Thank you to the Red Rock Ranger District for helping us compile this information.Water Quality QuizWhat percentage of our rivers in the Verde Valley meet the standards for their intended uses?What is the most common pollutant and where does it come from?On a scale from 1-5, how clean is Oak Creek and the Verde River?(1 = Clean enough for its intended uses to 5 = Significant long-term…

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Jerome AZ (November 5, 2017) – Once again, it is Christmas in Jerome and that means a night of luminarias, tree lighting, and holiday music. Festivities begin at 5:00pm with the merchants of Jerome setting out lovely luminarias and lighting the streets by the flickering of candles. Come early and find special gifts for your holiday list. Jerome is a one of a kind town filled with unique treasures.

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Sedona AZ (November 5, 2017) – An 8 hour Mental Health First Aid training class is scheduled for Friday, November 17, 8AM-5PM at the Spectrum Health Care Community Room, 651 W. Mingus Avenue, Cottonwood, AZ. The program is offered by The Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley  and Spectrum Healthcare Group. The 8-hour training is free, open to the public, and each person receives a certificate of completion. Continuing education credit may be available to those attending the 8-hour session.

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