Sedona AZ (January 27, 2017) – What is the role of government? Is government good or bad? Why has there been a campaign for decades to delegitimize government and convince people that government is bad and should be limited as much as possible? Does government improve peoples’ lives? The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley, during this Year of Civic Engagement, is launching a bi-monthly series, “Philosophy and Politics,” addressing political issues from a philosophical point of view.
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Sedona AZ (January 27, 2017) – Jim Peterson’s captivating photographs are now showing at Sedona’s City Hall through the end of March. An Artist Reception will be held to meet Peterson on Thursday, Feb. 9 from 4 to 6 p.m., along with other City Hall artists currently exhibiting; Clark Sheppard, Sherab Khandro, Mike Medow, Jody Florman and Julie Ronning Talbot. Immense thanks goes to Linda Goldenstein for generously loaning the city of Sedona 17 bronze pieces and bringing creative life to our City Hall plaza. Come view our new sculpture garden and also meet notable artists; James Muir, Cheston Trammel…
Sedona AZ (January 27, 2017) – The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley is sponsoring a series of four multi-media workshops on Spanish (Sephardic) Jews and the Inquisition. The workshops shall be conducted by educator and synagogue member Kohavah Benatar. The series begins on Thursday, February 9, 2017, and continues Thursday, February 16th, from 3:30 to 5:00. The first two workshops will deal with The Connection to Spain and the Golden Age.
By Virginia Volkman, DirectorSedona AZ (January 27, 2017) – This February, Sedona Public Library is celebrating Love Your Library Month. It’s our way of encouraging you to take advantage of the many free services we offer and for you to demonstrate your support for the Library.
By Ted Grussing… the sun was warm and otherwise gray rocks glowed a warm and rich color … the mountain cast its shadow as far as the eye could see and clouds that were not blocked by the mountain picked up rich colors as well … volcanic cones were in the shadow of the peaks as well. So it was on September 29th of 2016. The peak on the left is Humphreys Peak at 12,633’and on the right Agassiz Peak at 12,360’. Within the bowl on the right are the upper runs of Snow Bowl Ski Resort … on the…
Sedona AZ (January 26, 2017) – I was traveling recently to another city and passed by a newspaper stand. The headline on the front page of the paper caught my eye. It read, “Is the council out of control?” I suppose there must have been some issue being addressed in the local area, but it got me to thinking about city councils in general and how they operate. I wondered what the public must think when they have something they wish to say and be heard and the best way to go about it in Sedona.
Prescott AZ (January 26, 2017) – Does Prescott have enough water? What rules govern the management of our water supply?City of Prescott Water Resource Manager Leslie Graser will answer these questions and more when she speaks to the Citizens Water Advocacy Group on Saturday, Feb. 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.
Document summarizes comments from summer 2016 outreach and meetingsPhoenix AZ (January 26, 2017) – Over the past year, the Arizona Department of Transportation asked the public and agencies to share their ideas, comments and concerns about the Interstate 11 environmental study from Nogales to Wickenburg. A summary of comments is now available and will help ADOT select and evaluate corridor alternatives for further study.
Sedona AZ (January 26, 2017) – Hillside Sedona’s Movin’ On Gallery is pleased to announce that two wonderful new artists have recently joined the venue and will be featured in February. Master potter Monte Voepel is known for the rich colors and elegant designs of his exquisite pieces, while noted metal artist Lon Walters brings a virtuoso’s touch to his intricate and whimsical creations.
Sedona AZ (January 26, 2017) – The Sedona Heritage Museum presents Michael Peach in a performance of his new original show “Lions (& Rattlers & Dragons & Longhorns) and Bears – Oh My” on Saturday, February 4 at 1:30 p.m.
By Nazih Hazime, Fire Chief Verde Valley Fire District Cottonwood AZ (January 26, 2017) – Selected by his colleagues, Dave McIlvoy is Verde Valley Fire District’s Firefighter of the Year 2017. David V. Mcilvoy started his Firefighter career in 2001 with Cornville\Page Springs Fire which later merged with Verde Rural Fire to become Verde Valley Fire. Beyond his professional skills as a Firefighter and EMT Dave has taken on extra responsibility as a member of the fire district.
By Ted Grussing… One found a place where she could be well hidden and wait for prey to unwittingly come near her so that she could launch an attack … don’t think it happened, but she was ready for whatever and you can see it in her eyes. She is a bit demanding when inside, particularly when it comes to the first brushing … she finds a spot where the sun is streaming in and makes sure I follow her with brush in hand. If I fail to comply immediately she will bite my leg (not hard) until I follow…
Bolshoi Ballet production from Moscow debuts on the big screen at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (January 25, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival presents Ballet in Cinema on Monday, Feb. 6 when it hosts the big screen premiere of Tchaikovsky’s “Swan Lake” from the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. There will be one show at 3:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Swan Lake” features music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and choreography and libretto by Yuri Grigorovich. The cast includes principal dancers Svetlana Zakharova (Odette/Odile), Denis Rodkin (Prince Siegfried), Artemy Belyakov (the Evil Genius), Igor Tsvirko (the Fool), accompanied by…
Office visit no longer requiredPhoenix AZ (January 25, 2017) – Ordering a veteran specialty license plate no longer requires standing in line at an Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division office. With the introduction of a new electronic affidavit system to verify a veteran’s status, plates may now be ordered at ServiceArizona.com, skipping the office visit.
Clarkdale AZ (January 25, 2017) – Yavapai College Art Professor Laura Bloomenstein is the featured artist for a solo exhibition titled “Infinite Holes” at the college’s art gallery on its Verde campus at 601 Black Hills Drive Bldg. F-105.“Infinite Holes” is Bloomenstein’s exploration of three-dimensional printing that created images that she found interesting enough to craft into a new form of art. The gallery exhibitors describe her show as an “enriching expedition of digital images on the walls and porcelain tea bowls on pedestals.”