Ruminations from the Arizona Room is a series by Dr. Elizabeth Oakes, a former Shakespeare professor, a spiritual writer, and an award winning poet. A Sedonian of four years, she will share the thoughts that arise as she sits in the literal Arizona room in her home as well as the metaphorical “Arizona room” that is Sedona.By Elizabeth Oakes(January 9, 2017)Yes, the new year is an artificial concept, as time is a continuous stream, if that. Nevertheless, as the light returns, many feel as if they have a new start, “the seed of new green life” spoken of below.Who hasn’t…
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Sedona AZ (January 9, 2017) – The Collective Sedona, a mixed-use lifestyle and entertainment venue in Sedona, is proud to announce their Second Saturday Art Walks will be returning in 2017 with themed events each month.
Sedona AZ (January 9, 2017) – For the seventh consecutive year, the Sedona Korean American Association (SKAA) will hold the Lunar New Year Festival at the Sedona Meditation Center at 340 Jordan Road in Uptown Sedona.
By Ted GrussingThis is a departure from the usual fare, but with pile burning season upon us and the noxious emissions released into the air at the worst possible time of year for the smoke to go anywhere I will be offering some views, studies, photographs and suggestions that have merit and could be implemented in the management of the forests. I have no degree or formal training in fire, but I know some of the brightest people who do and we talk and they share with me.
Film shortlisted for the Academy Award debuts on Martin Luther King DaySedona AZ (January 6, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with Sedona Friends Committee on National Legislation, League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley and Sedona International City of Peace to present the Sedona premiere of the award-winning documentary “13th” on Martin Luther King Day: Monday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Tickets are only $5 each for this special event.Martin Luther King Day marks the perfect opportunity to — in his honor — ignite crucial social action with…
Cottonwood AZ (January 6, 2017) – The Professional Women’s Group is holding their first quarterly luncheon of 2017 on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. The luncheon is at the Cottonwood Recreation Center from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM and includes a speaker presentation, networking opportunities, and a buffet lunch by Heartline Cafe. And, you won’t want to miss the fabulous door prizes and raffle.
By Cheryl L. Yeatts, Manager of Sedona Public Library in the VillageSedona AZ (January 6, 2017) – Now that the holidays are over, January seems rather anti-climactic. If you are looking for things to do that won’t put a strain on your budget, look no further than your library. Most library services and programs are free.Here are 17 things that you can do at your library in January to welcome 2017:
By Ted GrussingLife along the creek where food and water is abundant and creatures come to feed and drink. The Great Blue Herons are among the most successful hunters and range up and down the waterways and ponds in search of prey. They are capable of standing motionless for extended periods of time in or near the water and when an unsuspecting fish swims near the heron he launches a swift and accurate attack with his head darting down with the swiftness of an arrow unleashed from the bow. So here is a beautiful creature traveling down river in search…
Best Foreign Language Film Golden Globe nominees debut in Sedona at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (January 5, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of the Golden Globe Award Best Foreign Language Film nominees “Elle” and “Neruda” showing Jan. 13-19 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Both films will show three times each over that week.
Clarkdale AZ (January 5, 2017) – Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum is proud to announce the beginning of free monthly tours of one of the most beautiful buildings in Northern Arizona. This structure was designed in 1918 by William A. Clark according to his specifications and design. Upon his death in 1925, his sons Charles and William A. Jr began supervision of the construction of it. The tours will start at 9:45am at the Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum where you will meet your guides.
Sedona AZ (January 5, 2017) – Taxpayers can still give to their favorite Arizona tax credit eligible nonprofits. The state extended the deadline to make tax credit donations to April 15, 2017. These donations will qualify for your 2016 tax returns. And you don’t need to itemize.The State of Arizona also increased the Arizona Charitable Tax Credits, allowing taxpayers to keep more of their tax dollars local by donating up to $400 for single person or $800 for couples filing jointly to qualifying nonprofits.
Verde Canyon Railroad Safety Program includes the Verde Valley Fire District as Partners to Keep the Operations and Passengers SafeClarkdale AZ (January 5, 2017) – The Verde Valley Fire District (VVFD) recently spent many hours on a locomotive with the professional crew of Verde Canyon Railroad (VCRR) to enhance their Emergency Response Plan. The mission and goal was accomplished as they established and practiced successful communications. Access and communications for emergency response is essential if ever needed. VVFD personnel were able to pinpoint challenges and create solutions along the trip. The company’s Safety Director, Art Miller, along with General Manager Robin Brean…
A single online application matches students with 90+ scholarship awards Sedona AZ (January 5, 2017) – The Arizona Community Foundation’s online scholarship portal is now accepting applications, making scholarship funding opportunities available to students across Arizona for the 2017-18 school year.
Sedona AZ (January 5, 2017) – The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley is sponsoring a series of four multi-media workshops on Spanish 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 Ted Grussing… one of the things I enjoy most about flying is the solitude and quietude and the ever changing airscapes over planet earth … wrapping your mind around the fact that as you travel through the beauty of earth’s atmosphere we are hurtling through space circumnavigating the sun, our own star and the rest of the solar system is circumnavigating the center of the Milky Way galaxy. Each circumnavigation is called a galactic year which takes about 225 million earth years.