By Ted Grussing I flew this morning and it was just beautiful up there; quite a bit of dust and stuff in the air but the winds were pretty well blowing things out. USFS is planning on resuming burns again as early as Sunday and hoping that it will vent … that means people downwind get the smoke impact and health issues but they probably do not know where it came from … or it will not vent and we get to breathe all that stuff again. Good for the medical business though.
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Verde Valley AZ (April 25, 2015) – As water scarcity and concerns about nutrient impacts on waters receiving discharged treated effluent increase, closed-loop recycling of water is gaining interest. In many cases, potable reuse has proven to be less expensive than deploying reclaimed water through pipeline networks separate from the potable system, and technology advances have demonstrated that potable reuse can be done safely and reliably. On Saturday, May 9, Guy Carpenter, national manager of the Carollo Engineers water reuse/resources group, will explore national trends in potable water reuse when he speaks to the Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) from…
Sedona AZ (May 25, 2015) – The City of Sedona Parks and Recreation is accepting registrations beginning Friday, May 1 for the Adult Summer Softball League. Sign up for the comradery, fun and chance to show your stuff on the beautiful Posse Grounds Park baseball fields. Men and women are welcome to participate. You may sign up your team until Wednesday, May 20. There is a maximum of 20 players per team and players must be 16 years of age or older. The fee is $275 per team and $15 per player.
Sedona AZ (April 25, 2015) – Fernie is the goofiest, cuddliest, snuggliest –most gentle soul who loves to roll over for belly rubs. He’ll make the PAWFECT addition to any family and will act as a great protector of your children- he just loves them! Won’t you give this handsome devil the key to your heart? WOOF!! Gender: Neutered Breed: Staffordshire Terrier/ Hound Mix Age: 3 years old Available For Adoption www.HumaneSocietyOfSedona.org • 928.282.4679
By Ted Grussing … not only are we fortunate to live in the safe zone or sweet spot in our solar system, but our solar system is in the safe or sweet zone of our galaxy … our galaxy is about 100,000 light years in diameter and there is a sweet spot that is roughly 15,000 light years across between the outer edges of the galaxy and the inner part of the galaxy … a space of relative calm at least for the present where star systems like ours can form and not be stripped of planets or the star…
Verde Valley AZ (April 23, 2015) – One of Arizona’s most acclaimed journalists, Jana Bommersbach, is coming to the Verde Valley on May 16 as the guest speaker at the League Women Voters of Arizona Convention. The Mabery Pavilion on the Verde Valley Campus, Yavapai College in Clarkdale is the perfect setting for this dinner event. Jana’s direct, pithy, funny, engaging, entertaining and informative style of speaking will delight all who attend the League’s dinner. Her topic will be WILD, WILD, WILD Arizona and will be a wild romp through Arizona’s colorful history from Arizona’s influence on American politics to how the…
Debut Performance of Bresnan Unplugged shakes it up Cottonwood AZ (April 23, 2015) – Dan Bresnan returns to Old Town Center for the Arts in Cottonwood, AZ with the debut performance of Bresnan Unplugged. On Saturday, May 2, 2015 at 7:30 P.M., this new ensemble featuring Dan Bresnan on acoustic archtop guitar and Chuck Murcko on standup bass, will present an eclectic mix of originals, jazz standards, blues, folk, and rock music. Joining Bresnan and Murcko for this performance will be special guest artist, Lesli Carroll, who will contribute her extraordinary and soulful saxophone, woodwinds, and vocal talents to this evening…
Clarkdale AZ (April 23, 2014) – Made In Clarkdale’s Corner Gallery announces the opening of the “Three Amigos Ceramic Exhibition”. Ben Roti, Michael Bolen and Luke Metz are excited to share their ceramic art collaboration. Each artist brings a unique vision and approach. Thinking outside the box is a quality all of these artists share. Come see where fine craftsmanship and art merge.
By Councilor John Martinez Sedona AZ (April 23, 2015) – Throughout the history of our country, men and women have been called to make a great sacrifice and give their time and sometimes their very lives that we might enjoy freedom, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. With every challenge we faced, we have risen to defend the nation we love and cherish. Well, men, it looks like Hitler, Hirohito and Company at last are in for a pack of trouble. They have the women of this country all riled up. And as anybody knows, when the gals play marbles,…
Verde Valley AZ (April 23, 2015) – The wonderful volunteers from the Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team, whose membership has been instrumental in the success of so many rescue operations, have embarked on a community outreach campaign. The focus of this educational program involves wilderness safety and the critical components necessary to survive if lost or stranded. Much of the target audience will be our youth throughout Yavapai County as part of the “Hug a tree… and Survive” program which is a nationally recognized wilderness safety course.
Sedona AZ (April 23, 2015) – Sedona City Hall is currently featuring beautiful oil paintings created by artist David Haskell. The exhibit is on display in the Vultee Conference Room through the end of June. Please join us for the opportunity to meet and greet David and view his paintings on Tuesday, May 5 from 3 to 4 p.m. Haskell will discuss his work and be available for a question and answer period.
Jerome AZ (April 23, 2015) – Another great spring evening is in store for locals and visitors in this mile high mountain town. First Saturday Jerome Art Walk on May 2nd will be a party filled with art, music, refreshments and great conversation at the 20 galleries and studios. A free shuttle will whisk you from The Old Jerome High School to The Adorn Collection and everywhere in between. Walking the inviting streets is another easy option for art lovers. Jerome First Saturday Art Walk has become the best Saturday activity in the Verde Valley… at least according to many…
Jerry Stiller and Larry King among many featured in film debuting at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (April 23, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present its Premiere Series with the one-night-only debut of “Deli Man”, an award-winning new documentary featuring Jerry Stiller, Larry King and Fyvush Finkel. The film will show Thursday, April 30 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “Deli Man” features more than 160 years of tradition served up by the Jewish deli owners, operators and fanatics who are keeping hot pastrami hot — a culinary must.
By Ted Grussing … of pure fun … most of the day beginning at about 5AM has been spent immersed in photo selection and putting together the Power Point presentation for the workshop at 10AM this morning and again Saturday morning at 10AM in Classroom B, Church of the Red Rocks. Topic is wildlife photography and the ins and outs of it; along with an ample number of my shots we’ll talk about techniques and see if we can bring your work up a notch or so. As with all types of shooting in photography, composition is of the utmost…
By Ted Grussing … same as I had last night … get to bed early and be in the air shortly after sunrise. Didn’t quite work out last night as I didn’t find the bed until 2:30AM and sunrise is before 6AM … had to do a fasting blood panel anyhow so will use that as my excuse. Tonight I will wrap the day by 11PM and know I will wake without an alarm by 4:30 … and I can drop ten shots of espresso through the kindly sweet taste of a vanilla latte … two of them actually, five…