By Karen Mack, Youth Services LibrarianSedona AZ (February 24, 2017) – The theme is STEAM and it’s rolling through the entire Verde Valley from February 23 through March 3, 2017. Sedona Public Library is participating in the Verde Valley SciTech Festival and is pleased to bring a 3D printer demonstration and an afternoon of activity to the library’s community room on Wednesday, March 1.
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By Ted Grussing… the Argentine Giant Cactus produces one of my favorite blooms and reminds me of the Singularity in Greg Bear’s book Eon … it just goes on forever and as you gaze into the bloom you have to wonder, does it end? Or does it keep going?
By Henry Twombly, Sedona Resident (February 23, 2017) In response to the 2/22/17 SRRN editorial I sympathize with the critic of the SFD, who has “irreproachable credentials and experience” but who declined to serve on the bond advisory committee. Most likely he surmised that due to his “adversarial” perspective, he would be ignored and outvoted. This is the exact reason why my name is “conspicuously absent” from the list of candidates. In fact I did apply to be a member of the Budget Oversight Committee, but was rejected by City Hall mostly because of my fervent belief in a balanced…
Royal Ballet production from London debuts on the big screen at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (February 23, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival presents Ballet in Cinema on Sunday, March 5 when it hosts the big screen premiere of “Woolf Works” from the Royal Ballet in London. There will be one show at 3:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Wayne McGregor’s ballet triptych “Woolf Works” — inspired by the writings of Virginia Woolf — met with outstanding critical acclaim on its premiere in 2015, and went on to win McGregor the Critics’ Circle Award for Best Classical Choreography…
At The Amitabha Stupa, Sunday, February 26, 1pm – 3:00 pm Sedona AZ (February 23, 2017) – Come celebrate the coming Tibetan New Year with prayerful intentions at Sedona’s Amitabha Stupa and Peace Park, on Sunday, February 26th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. After two previous cancellations due to rain this is a rain or shine event. The annual tradition where everyone is invited to make prayers, wishes and intentions for the year ahead is free. For those needing assistance due to disabilities transportation from the road to the Stupa will be provided.
Verde Valley AZ (February 23, 2017) – How can you incorporate Water Smart landscaping and rainwater harvesting into your own yard and at the same time help secure our water future?City of Prescott Environmental Coordinator Matt Killeen will provide you with the rationale, inspiration, and resources necessary when he speaks to the Citizens Water Advocacy Group on Saturday, Mar. 11. The meeting takes place from 10 a.m. to noon at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation building, 882 Sunset in Prescott (two blocks behind True Value) and is open to the public.
Sedona AZ (February 23, 2017) – Verde Valley Caregivers volunteer Loretta Engelhardt interviews older adults in need of VVCC services. While enhancing the lives of others, she’s able to enrich her own.Engelhardt, who comes from a medical background, heard about VVCC’s mission from another volunteer, and knew she could put her skills to good use.
By Ted Grussing… the best of places and a very neat song by Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros … if you have not listened to this group I would highly recommend it to you. Usually when I sit down to pick out a photo for the night I go to my Amazon music library, pick an album that fits my mood, crank the volume and start looking through whatever photo album hits me as a fun place to start. Since I last was in my flower folders I started there and headed straight for the Morning Glory collection and…
Mary D. Fisher Theatre is the official exclusive Northern Arizona location for monthly eventsSedona AZ (February 22, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival is the official, exclusive Northern Arizona home for the New York Film Critics monthly series debuting new films weeks prior to their theatrical release. The series is hosted by Rolling Stone Magazine’s Peter Travers, via satellite, and features a Q&A with the filmmaker and stars from the film each month. The March premiere event will feature the debut of “Neo-Burlesque: Heart of the Glitter Tribe” for one show, one night only on Thursday, March 9 at 7…
Jerome AZ (February 22, 2017) – The Jerome Art Walk keeps its momentum going on March 4th, approaching the spring season with more artistic energy and wonderful talent than ever before. Every first Saturday, the creative community of Jerome is pleased to host an evening of art, music and entertainment with open studios and galleries displaying local, regional and national artistic treasures. New members have joined the group and are planning special events throughout the town on March 4th from 5:00 to 8:00PM. At the UVX Building, new member The Wicked City Brew with 12 craft beers on tap will be…
Sedona AZ (February 22, 2017) – Forest Road 633 will be closed on Feb. 24-25, and March 3-4, for road repair and drainage improvements, which will affect access to a number of hiking trails from the Jim Thompson Trailhead location.Jim Thompson Trailhead will be temporarily closed during the road repairs, and people will not be able to access certain trails via that trailhead, which includes Jim Thompson Trail, Jordan Trail, Cibola Trail and Brins Mesa Trail.
Sedona AZ (February 22, 2017) – The culvert installation on Coffee Pot Drive will take a few days longer than expected because of weather conditions and additional utility work.It is now expected installation will be completed, and the temporary traffic signals removed, by Thursday, Feb. 23.
Sedona AZ (February 22, 2017) – Differing opinions about public affairs are inevitable and potentially healthy in a democracy. But these days, our differences are perilously wide. We Americans seem as divided as we’ve ever been.We argue heatedly over politicians, policies, and parties. We’re often astounded by others’ choices, so we assume they must be ignorant, stupid, selfish, or deluded. We wonder, “Where could they be coming from?”
Rimrock AZ (February 21, 2017) – On February 17, 2017, at approximately 4:15 PM, YCSO deputies were dispatched to a roll over vehicle collision on Forest Road 119 (Montezuma Well Road) about a mile off Forest Road 618, outside of Rimrock, Arizona. Callers indicated finding a Jeep vehicle down an embankment with a man lying on the ground nearby. They approached the man and he appeared deceased. When deputies arrived, personnel from the Lake Montezuma Fire Department were already on scene and confirmed the death.
By Ted Grussing… the civilized and urban life styles induce stress … gotta keep going … pop a few pills and dive back into the frenzy! Alternatively we can spend a little time each day checking out the wonders that nature offers us … the sun as it rises in the morning, a smile from a loved one, watching rain drops wend their way down a window pane … and the beauty of a flower unfolding in a display of beauty that we can dream on … dive into the depths of that micro world where all is good and…