Verde Valley News – With nearly 350 youth in attendance from schools across the Verde Valley over a two-day stretch, the annual Teen Maze event was once again a success. In a joint effort by Verde Valley Sanctuary (VVS) and Yavapai County Community Health Services (YCCHS), Teen Maze focused on raising awareness among local teens on the dangers of illicit drugs, early teen pregnancy, the effects of tobacco and vaping on the body, cyber safety, making healthier choices with nutrition and exercise, and being part of a healthy relationship. VVS Community Based Advocacy Director Vivien Mann said the Teen Maze…
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By Amaya Gayle Gregory Sophia and I had a lovely walk this morning along Vancouver Lake. It ended up consuming enough energy that she’s currently crashed on the floor at my feet, something that rarely happens so early in the day. I guess the 3.5-mile mark did it. I feel pretty good but definitely need to stretch. Soph and I generally get around 4 miles a day but not in one chunk. Today the weather was glorious, the sky so blue, the lake calm and glassy. The idea of turning around and heading home didn’t arise, so we just kept…
By Bear Howard Sedona, Az — Every once in a while, I come across a Facebook post written by somebody more cynical, reflecting biting truth than I can. Here’s a post from yesterday exposing the unbelievable end of America as we know it, on display in the White House, with the president and vice president and Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Bear Howard Chronicles There are moments in history where you can feel the tectonic plates of power shifting under your feet, the precise seconds when empires declare themselves rotten and ready to collapse. February 28, 2025, was one of…
… sorry for the miss of the email Wednesday morning, but I was without internet service for nearly two days … hopefully it will stay up for a while and I have been enjoying my current provider so much, that Starlink is beginning to sound like a good option to me. Couple of cool shots I found today … above is a Killdeer with his primary feathers on the left wing almost touching the ground as he dives over the edge of the embankment to drop down to the shoreline of the pond … alula feathers are fully deployed! Below is a shot of a Vermilion Fly…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Seven Veils”, showing March 7-13 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_SdlH8zmCs After years away, theater director Jeanine (Academy Award-nominee Amanda Seyfried) re-enters the opera world to stage her former mentor’s most famous work. Haunted by dark and disturbing memories from her past, Jeanine allows her repressed trauma to color the present as her personal and professional lives begin to unravel. Renowned director Atom Egoyan (“Exotica” and “The Sweet Hereafter”) reunites with Seyfried in this visually stunning, propulsive work, filmed on location during…
Sedona News – Living in a forested area of severe drought and wildfire danger, fire safety and emergency preparedness are primary concerns for Verde Valley residents. The Sedona Women (TSW) are excited to present From Awareness to Preparedness – Personal Wildfire Emergency Preparedness in the Verde Valley on Thursday, March 13th at 10 am. This program is designed to address personal emergency fire preparedness and evacuation for yourself and your family, the early warning notification systems, some of our key regional agencies responsible for fire management, and other key issues for residents of the Verde Valley. In order to accommodate…
Sedona News – Sedona recently had the honor of hosting distinguished guests from our Sister City partners in Poland and Canada. Jeremy Elbourne, Executive Director of artsPlace in Canmore, Alberta; Elwira Musialowicz-Cozzi, Director of JDK Cultural & Arts Center in Jaslo, Poland; and Lukasz Zyra, Chair of the Jaslo Sister City Committee, embarked on a whirlwind four-day tour, immersing themselves in Sedona’s vibrant arts and cultural scene. Their visit coincided with the renowned Sedona International Film Festival, where they experienced the city’s deep appreciation for the arts. They explored the inspiring exhibits at Goldenstein Galleries and the Sedona Arts Center,…
Sedona News – Sedona Shuttle Connect will expand service hours and provide on-demand transit service from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily from March 3 through April 27, 2025. Sedona residents and visitors will now be able to get a ride to go out to dinner or meet up with friends, without having worry about driving their car. In addition, they can use Sedona Shuttle Connect to go shopping in Uptown, visit Gallery Row, connect with the Sedona Shuttle Trailhead Routes or go almost anywhere in Sedona. And wherever they go, the fare is only $2 per ride or $1…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to host a special live performance “The Everly Brothers Experience” featuring the Zmed Brothers, on Sunday, March 9 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sedona Performing Arts Center. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMfLbL5CgxE The Zmed Brothers and The Bird Dogs Band bring a genuine and youthful Everly Brothers Experience to the stage. Zachary and Dylan Zmed celebrate the genetic intimacy so ever present in the harmonies created by Don and Phil Everly. Since 2016, the Zmed brothers and Burleigh Drummond Jr., have celebrated the pivotal music and history of The Everly Brothers legacy with enthusiastic…
By Rabbi Alicia Magal The JCSVV offers soul-enriching services, programs, and classes, all listed on the synagogue website, jcsvv.org. Visitors are welcome to attend services after a security check. Those who cannot attend in person can access the service through zoom. Erev Shabbat services begin at 5:30 pm on Friday, March 7, including songs to usher in the Sabbath, prayers of healing for loved ones, and Kaddish, the Mourner’s prayer in memory of those who have passed away around this date. Saturday morning services on March 8 will begin at 10:00 a.m. This special “Shabbat Across the World” service, led…
Sedona, AZ — Sedona has long been a destination for those seeking transformation, connection, and creative expression. Now, a new monthly community movement is taking shape, offering a space where locals, spiritual seekers, and visitors can come together for music, art, healing, and higher-conscious communication. Presented by Humankind and Sedona Quantum Consciousness, these two recurring community events—First Friday and Third Sunday—will provide a unique opportunity to experience Sedona’s cultural richness, holistic wellness offerings, and deep sense of connection. Opening Event Dates: First Friday – Opening Date: April 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM → FirstFriday.net Live Music | Visionary Art |…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Suze”, showing March 7-13 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3g_JY6hJqE When her only daughter leaves for college, Suze, a single mom who has lost her purpose, gets stuck taking care of her daughter’s heartbroken ex-boyfriend who she can’t stand. Gradually, they begin to see they’re both hurting in different ways, forging a connection that neither of them was expecting. “Suze” stars Michaela Watkins, Charlie Gillespie, Sara Waisglass and Aaron Ashmore. “Suze” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre March 7-13. Showtimes will…
Sedona News – The Arizona Community Foundation is pleased to announce that Chelsea Buck-Leilich joined ACF of Sedona as Regional Philanthropic Advisor on February 24, 2025. In this role, Chelsea will function as a community leader in the areas of regional grantmaking, nonprofit capacity building, and nonprofit fundholder management. She has worked in nonprofit philanthropy in various roles around the country and brings a wide array of skills and experience to ACF of Sedona. “Chelsea’s experience with nonprofits across the United States is extensive, ” said Sheri Denny, ACF of Sedona Regional Director. “As a natural leader and relationship builder,…
Arizona News – A stretch of southbound Interstate 17 between State Route 74/Carefree Highway and Loop 303 in north Phoenix will be closed this weekend, Feb. 28-March 3, as highway crews work to finish a much-needed pavement improvement project. This is the last scheduled weekend closure for the Arizona Department of Transportation’s I-17 project. Drivers should allow extra travel time and consider adjusting travel schedules to avoid delays while the following closure is in place: Southbound I-17 closed between SR 74 and Loop 303 from 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, to 5 a.m. Monday, March 3. Southbound I-17 on-ramps at…
Sedona News – To learn about and celebrate the sustainable management of freshwater resources, the city of Sedona, Oak Creek Watershed Council and Arizona Water Company invite the public to the second annual World Water Day celebration event on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Slide Rock State Park at 6871 N. Highway 89A. Through hands-on activities, the public is encouraged to participate in a macroinvertebrate survey in the Oak Creek, learn how water moves underground and discover how stormwater flows through Sedona. Upon completing at least three event activities, participants will be entered to…