Sedona AZ (September 9, 2016) – The September 19 Voter Education Program of the League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley will feature a distinguished panel of experts discussing issues related to the working poor and the minimum wage. There are opinions for and against raising the minimum wage and the impact it will have on individuals, families, businesses and communities.
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Sedona AZ (September 9, 2016) – At the regular City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, the city of Sedona will hold a Listening Session regarding the issues surrounding the current rate case Arizona Public Service (APS) filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC). APS’ rate case proposes changing the cost to purchase electricity, or the rate, which could increase costs to some residents and potentially impact the viability of solar or other alternative energy generation.
Prescott AZ (September 9, 2016) – The Yavapai County Elections Department has completed their 2016 Primary Election Canvass as of Wednesday, September 7, 2016.For the final election summary, please visitFor the Statement of Votes Cast (Report Detail), please visit
By Arthur PooleSedona AZ (September 9, 2016) – The Oak Creek Apples Macintosh User Group (OCAMUG) will meet on Wednesday, September 21, at the Elks Lodge off Airport Road in West Sedona.Beginning at 5:00 PM: Is your Mac misbehaving? Do you want to know how a new feature works, or what’s in the latest update? local Mac/PC consultant Alan Gore will field questions the audience might have about the Mac.
By Karen Mack, Youth Services LibrarianSedona AZ (September 9, 2016) – The Summer Reading Program gave young participants an opportunity to go online and type a few or many words about what they were currently reading. They also logged their time spent reading and collected small prizes as the minutes accumulated.
By Ted Grussing… on the way back from Cottonwood this afternoon I stopped at the ponds to see if anything was there … not much, but got several Great Blue Herons taking off, in flight and landing … I like this shot of a Great Blue sticking a landing after a flight to get away from me. He actually took a couple of steps after this frame, but not much different than a gymnast dismounting, hitting a good landing, but whoops the momentum just makes another step or two a necessity. His wings are totally spread out and cupped for…
All-star cast featured in acclaimed film premiering at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (September 8, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Complete Unknown” — starring Michael Shannon, Rachel Weisz, Kathy Bates and Danny Glover —showing Sept. 16-20 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.A mysterious woman with a remarkable past revisits a former lover, complicating the settled life he has built for himself and his wife in “Complete Unknown”, an exploration of identity from acclaimed filmmaker Joshua Marston.
Data show more people should consider online servicesPhoenix AZ (September 6, 2016) – Want to avoid lines at MVD offices? Chances are good that you can take care of business online instead.According to data collected by the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division, 51 percent of the transactions that happen in MVD offices every business day could be done online instead. These range from very common transactions such as renewing a vehicle registration or replacing a driver license/identification card to smaller but still important things such as getting a decal for an off-road vehicle or a customer refund.
Clarkdale AZ (September 8, 2016) – This fall, Yavapai College’s art galleries will feature the recent works of two prominent Yavapai County artists: Jan Marshall and Larry Meagher.The Prescott gallery is exhibiting Marshall’s three most recent series: “Measure of Silence,” “Vapor of Memory” and “Refuge,” through Oct. 8. The paintings — a combination of watercolors and inks on canvas — each began with a specific idea that then evolved in a “spontaneous and highly intuitive way,” the Prescott artist said.
Sedona AZ (September 8, 2016) – The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau recently conducted a feasibility study for a potential bike share program in Sedona. The bike share study was a product development initiative, with a focus to become part of the traffic solution, support the Community Plan mission in transportation improvement, and promote a healthy lifestyle.
By Ted GrussingI decided to do an experiment this morning and focus on getting some unusual shots … before I took off I knew that I would be spending some time in the airspace above and near Jerome; that is rapidly becoming one of my favorite places. The sky wasn’t particularly interesting so I decided to do most of my shooting with my 400mm f5.6 prime lens on the 6D. This is definitely not a lens you are going to be using for airscape type work, but the probability of getting some neat photos of features on the surface of…
New Ron Howard film features the touring years premieres at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (September 7, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years” — by Academy Award-winning director Ron Howard —showing Sept. 16-20 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.We all know the moment, February 9, 1964 at 8:12 PM EST – after a brief commercial break, four young men from Liverpool step onto the Ed Sullivan stage, changing culture forever. Seventy-three million people watched The Beatles perform that night —…
Sedona AZ (September 7, 2016) – The Sedona Fire District invites the community to the dedication ceremony for the 9/11 Memorial on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Sedona Fire District Fire Station #6, located at 2675 State Route 179, between Chapel Road and Meadowlark Drive. The dedication ceremony will start at 1:00 pm. A free light lunch will be served to attendees at 12:00 -Noon. Parking is available at our neighbors, Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley Synagogue; Christ Lutheran Church; and across the street at St Luke’s Episcopal Church. Carpooling is strongly encouraged.
Cottonwood AZ (September 7, 2016) – The local Chapter of Professional Women’s Group will hold their Business After Hours Event on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at The Bordello of Jerome, 412 Main Street in Jerome, AZ. from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Join us for an exciting evening of PWG women in business networking, providing you the opportunity to promote your business or service. Our hosts at The Bordello have a varied menu of exotic burgers in a relaxed and artistic atmosphere.
Sedona AZ (September 7, 2016) – The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley, in partnership with Big Park Community School PTSA, West Sedona School PTA, and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, will host two forums for candidates seeking election to the Sedona-Oak Creek Unified School District School Board.