Verde Valley AZ (June 18, 2015) – The summer oven has been turned on across the state, so the Arizona Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to take precautions for driving in extreme heat. Whether embarking on a long road trip, getting away for the weekend or even commuting to work, taking a few moments to prepare for hot weather conditions could be a lifesaver.
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Camp Verde AZ (June 18, 2015) – Looking for fun for the entire family this Saturday? Ruby Road invites you to Family Fun Day. For the kids they will have Pony Rides! In addition they will have “Make and Take” crafts that include Bird Feeders and Wind Chimes (Compliments of Ruby Road).
Sedona AZ (June 18, 2015) – Build your way to an awesome summer with Play-Well TEKnologies Lego Engineering Summer Camp! This new and exciting camp is being held at the Recreation Room at Posse Grounds Park for two sessions with two age categories (5 to 7 and 8 to 12) per camp session. Camp One is July 6 through 10 and Camp Two is July 20 through 24.
By Ted Grussing …the flow … and over tens of thousands of years, wind and water have worked there artistic magic on this once active volcano on the northern edge of the San Francisco Volcanic Field. The surface appears to have a somewhat fuzzy or velvety texture to it, but rather doubt if it would feel like that if you fell and skidded along the surface :+)
Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(June 17, 2015) Today I spoke with Don Conrad, the head of the Arizona Attorney General’s Criminal Division. I had wanted to set up an appointment to discuss laws broken by the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), in particular the ACC’s multiple violations of A.R.S. 40-253 (as outlined in detail on pages 2 through 7 of my appeal here: http://images.edocket.azcc.gov/docketpdf/0000163221.pdf ). Those violations are not a matter of opinion. A.R.S. 40-253 specifies the procedure the ACC must follow when dealing with an appeal. In the case of my appeal of last December, the ACC’s multiple violations…
Creators of ‘The Who’ featured in award-winning film at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (June 17, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Lambert & Stamp”, an award-winning new documentary featuring a look at the music icons behind the phenomenon that became The Who. The film will show Monday, June 29 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre One of the legendary stories in rock and roll history is not just a story about rock and roll. Early 1960s London: the postwar generation who grew up…
Cottonwood AZ (June 17, 2015) – Meet Aura. She’s about a year old, sweet, energetic and loving. She enjoys playing with other dogs. Aura is a Labrador mix, spayed female and up to date on her shots. You can meet Aura at the Verde Valley Humane Society in Cottonwood. The Verde Valley Humane Society is open from Monday-Saturday from 10a.m. to 5p.m. and located at 1520 W. Mingus Ave., Cottonwood, AZ 86326 (approx. 1 mile past the Cottonwood Muncipal Airport).
Sedona AZ (June 17, 2015) – July is National Parks and Recreation month and to celebrate this occasion, your local Sedona Parks and Recreation Department is happy to provide Wet Wednesdays. For the entire month of July, all Wednesdays will be wet at the park. Join your friends on the grass field at Sunset Park. 655 Sunset Drive, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to run and play on the green grass with the sprinklers turned on and a thirty-one foot dual lane, inflatable slip n’ slide! Also for your enjoyment is the Splash Park and covered playground.
By Ted Grussing … indeed a rare day, I got everything done that I set out to do. A later start than planned, but I was airborne by 9AM and en route to the Tuba City area and get some of the fabulous textures of the rocks in the canyons in the area and then too there are always the fabulous airscapes such as this one. There is so much history on the surface of this area it blows the mind. I should have brought the 70/200 lens today, but made do with the 24/70 mounted on the 6D. I…
New award-winning films make Sedona premiere at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (June 16, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of “Escobar: Paradise Lost” (starring Academy Award-winner Benicio del Toro) and “Gemma Bovery” (starring Gemma Arterton and Fabrice Luchini) showing June 26-July 1 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
By The Red Rose Team Members Sedona AZ (June 16, 2015) – Red Rose Inspiration for Animals has been existence for 6 years now and has been fortunate enough to make a tremendous impact throughout the Verde Valley. We serve the desperate need of homeless animals within our community, and assist pet owners, who have fallen upon hard times, retain the animals they love! So, we are focused on animal/community rescue and welfare. When the Founder of Red Rose Inspiration for Animals lost her beloved canine, Rosey, she was determined to spread the love she had for Rosey and other…
UPDATE – Homicide not likely Cottonwood AZ (June 16, 2015) – Based on information developed over the last several days, YCSO detectives are changing the focus of their investigation with a homicide emphasis being a less likely factor. Detectives located a resident living near the irrigation canal that noticed Holgate swimming in the canal alone during the early afternoon hours of June 11, 2015 – the same day her body was found. Additionally, the Medical Examiner has issued preliminary findings indicating a cause of death involving apparent drowning and a drug overdose. There is no evidence otherwise of foul play,…
Sedona AZ (June 16, 2015) – Allison Maslan, CEO of Allison Maslan International, A Global Business Mentoring Company, will share the process of the most successful companies and bring proven success secrets that will elevate your business dramatically.You will learn: The mistakes and pitfalls to avoid, increase your revenue, create passive revenue streams, brand yourself as a Super Hero, grow your business, create more freedom and release fear and worry so you can focus on being creative and successful. Visit www.MyBlastOff.com.
Sedona AZ (June 15, 2015) – Celebration of All Things Raven will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2015 from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Jay’s Bird Barn in Sedona, Shade, the raven, will be the special guest, along with Shade’s owner, Emily Cory. This is a special treat for area raven lovers, so plan on attending! Refreshments will be served. Shade and Emily were featured in Shade; a story about a very smart raven, a children’s picture book that is also popular with raven lovers. It tells about Emily’s belief in the intelligence of ravens and her research…
By Ted Grussing … after church, a shoot at the ponds and a Walmart run, I called my friend “not just any” John to see if he was available for a latte and he was, so a stop at Safeway to get the lattes and then a quick run over to his studio. I missed the opportunity to shoot a female sculpture that he is finishing up and he told me he had already made a run to Phoenix with the first body parts he had cut off yesterday and after I left today he was going to cut the…