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Sedona News – Good things come in small packages – even art. Whether your collection is bursting at the seams and space is limited, you’re just dipping your toes into the realm of art, or you’re shopping for holiday gifts, Rowe Fine Art Gallery’s November small-works show, Itty, Bitty…and Oh, So Pretty!, is your one-stop shop. The show opens Friday, November 4, at 4 p.m. and continues through the entire month. Itty, Bitty…and Oh, So Pretty! features tabletop-size sculptures and paintings that measure no more than nine inches by twelve inches. There will be plenty of jewelry available, too. And just in…

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… it’s been a very long day, but a terrific one it has been … left for the lake at 6A and got off about 11:30A, home and then into town to pick up some photos, deliver them and a fabulous pizza at Hide Away restaurant, then home and busyness getting a new lapidary room set up. Also set up my new Galaxy 22+ mobile number and more … brain is frazzled! I got this shot of a Western Grebe on the lake yesterday morning and we generally had a great day of shooting … leaving the photo of Corky…

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Sedona News – The final film in our “Hallo-weekend” of films and just in time for Halloween: Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho” returns to the big screen in Sedona on Sunday, Oct. 30. The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the return one-night-only engagement at 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Feel free to dress in costume — if you wish — and celebrate Halloween Weekend by seeing this classic horror thriller the way it was meant to be experienced: on the big screen! There will be special concessions treats in the theme of the evening! Alfred…

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Clarkdale News – Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum is delighted to welcome Virginia Val Chanda to the First Friday stage on November 4, 2022 at 10:00. Professor Chanda, known locally as Ginny, moved to the Verde Valley from Chicago in 1979 to accept a position as the full-time English instructor at the Verde Valley Campus of Yavapai College. She’ll never forget her father’s reaction as they drove along Black Hills Drive: “But there can’t be a college up here.” In her presentation, Ginny will focus on the development and growth of the Verde Valley Campus as she observed it in…

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Camp Verde News – The Friends of Camp Verde Library, famous for their Christmas Wreath contest, are trying something a little different for their Fall Fundraiser this year – a Gift Basket silent auction! There are 30-35 gift baskets of varying sizes, each wrapped in cellophane and tied up with bows, filled with interesting items that cover themes such as birthdays, tea, coffee, fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas, pets, children, families, recreation, and more. Gift baskets contain new items, such as DVDs and books, as well as vintage items that have a nostalgic appeal. The baskets go on display on the first floor…

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Sedona News – The Sedona Heritage Museum is again offering a performance of “Throwback Thursday”, on Thursday, November 3, at 3:30 p.m. at the Museum. Visitors will enjoy a glimpse of parts of the Museum through encounters with costumed reenactors. These impersonators will breathe life into several Sedona area pioneers and share a bit of that person’s life story and adventures in the Sedona of 70-120 years ago. Guests will rotate through the Museum buildings, delighting in parts of a “day-in-the life” of our early settlers and community-builders, and getting a peek at some of the hopes, dreams, and hardships…

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Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona encore of “Plan A” showing Oct. 28-Nov. 2 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. Based on a true story, “Plan A” premiered at the recent Sedona International Film Festival where it was one of the highest rated audience choice films in the narrative lineup. Audience members and critics have been raving about the film. They survived the Holocaust, now they plan their revenge. “Plan A” is based on the incredible true story of the “Avengers” — a group of Jewish vigilantes, men and woman, who after…

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… I’ve been going through sailplane photos from past years to send to a friend of mine who is thinking of taking up the sport and got carried away with it. I remembered all the terrific years when I first got into the sport. So I ran out of time to do something different for the missive tonight and will share a few of the fun photos with you. I got into the sport in September of 1996, bought my first sailplane in January of 1997 and the rest is history … never have I fallen so in love with…

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Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues” showing Oct. 28-Nov. 3 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. Experience an unprecedented look into the life of the founding father of jazz. You’ve heard his influential music, now hear his incredible story. Never-before-heard personal recordings and archival footage tell the story of Louis Armstrong’s life from his perspective. From musical phenom to civil rights activist to world-renowned artist, this illuminating film shows sides of Armstrong few have seen. This definitive documentary, directed by Sacha…

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Arizona News – CH’ÍHOOTSOOÍ, DINÉTAH, Window Rock, Navajo Nation – On Saturday, October 15, the ALANA Foundation recognized the work of the Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund by awarding founder and Executive Director, Ethel Branch, the Navajo Community Hero Award.    The ALANA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to address inequalities in healthcare by improving access and quality of healthcare for at-risk members of the Phoenix metropolitan area.    According to ALANA Foundation Board Treasurer, Corina Gomez, the Relief Fund was chosen for her leadership in mobilizing millions of dollars in funding and hundreds of…

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Yavapai County News – Yavapai County Recorder, Michelle M. Burchill would like to remind voters that the FULL TEXT INSERTS that were included and delivered in your early ballot packages are for informational purposes only. The large, printed text insert has the official and descriptive titles for all the propositions which are located on the back side of your ballots. There is no bubble to fill in and the insert will not be accepted as a voted ballot. The back side of your ballot is where you can vote for Propositions and Questions.

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Verde Valley News – On Saturday, November 5 at 10:00a, the 6th Anniversary of the library’s Grand Opening, library staff and former Mayor, Charlie German will recognize Camp Verde High School teacher, Mary Lyons in the Founders Room at Camp Verde Community Library.  Although Ms. Lyons passed away in 2003, her continuing influence and financial generosity are felt daily in the expanded opportunities for students and community members who visit the community library each week. “The installation of a plaque in the Founders Room is one small way we can remember Mary Lyons, who made a positive difference in the…

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Sedona News – The Sedona Heritage Museum presents poet and author Michael Peach in a special and spooky performance of “Haunted History” on Sunday October 30 at 3:00 p.m. in the historic Fruit Packing Shed. Come spend an autumn afternoon at the Museum and hear ghostly tales – some of which have their origins right in our own back yard! Peach will share true stories about ghostly encounters and Halloween fun. The show will include an original piece called “Peoria’s Runaway Pumpkin”, based on Peoria, Arizona’s Halloween surprise of a 25-foot-tall, 300 pound pumpkin gone rogue. Also on the play…

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Sedona News – The city of Sedona’s Parks and Recreation Department welcomes registration for the Grasshopper Youth Basketball League for kids in grades 1-6 between now and Nov. 13, 2022.    The Grasshopper Youth Basketball League is a co-ed, low-pressure basketball league that places an emphasis on skill development, good sportsmanship, positive encouragement, and learning the rules and fundamentals of basketball. For the player, coach or parent, a fun and exciting season will be offered for all. Each player will receive a quality team jersey as part of their registration.   Teams will practice once or twice per week depending on the age group…

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By Dr. Marta AdelsmanLife Coach in Communication and Consciousnesswww.DrMartaCoach.com(September 20, 2017)In case you haven’t noticed, life is messy.  When we appear on this planet, none of us can escape calamity, confusion, and chaos.  For some it’s chronic.  For others, it’s occasional.  For all of us, “messy” happens.  There have been times lately, facing an illness in the family, when I have tried to deny the fear, anxiety and depression I felt. Sometimes I put on a mask of cheerfulness, sometimes of stoic indifference.  At times, I attempted to transcend the emotions, thinking I could pray and meditate them away.

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