Sedona AZ (May 31, 2017) – The Memorial Day weekend in Sedona proved to be a busy one for emergency responders. Over the long weekend, fire district crews responded to three backcountry rescues, a pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle in Oak Creek Canyon, and a particularly busy period where they answered 10 emergency calls in less than three hours.On Friday crews responded to a back country rescue for a hiker with a broken ankle.
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Camp Verde AZ (May 31, 2017) -Join Chris Knack, Certified Geriatric Care Manager from Home Care Assistance on Tuesday, June 6th at 10:30am in the library’s Copper Room for an informative presentation on the relationship between eating healthy and brain health.Chris will lead a fun and interactive session as he explains what types of foods are best for overall health and vitality.
Sedona AZ (May 31, 2017) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is proud to announce that it will once again participate in the Blue Star Museums program that offers free admission to museums for all active duty military personnel and their families from Memorial Day May 29, through Labor Day September 4, 2017.
Sedona AZ (May 31, 2017) – The 4th Annual Canned Sedona Event, a benefit for the Sedona Food Bank and 4 other local charities, is fast approaching! The organizing committee is pleased to invite you to The Canned Sedona Cocktail Party on Sunday June 11th from 4-6 pm at 3 Kings Kasbar, 102 E Pima Street, Cottonwood, AZ. Tickets are $40 with proceeds benefitting local charities.
Sedona AZ (May 31, 2017) – The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley will present the final of three workshops on The Richness of Cultural Judaism, on Thursday, June 8, 2017, from 1:30-3:00 p.m. Paul Friedman will conclude the discussion of the book Why Be Jewish?, by Edgar Bronfman. How is it possible to be a “secular Jew”? Many people are culturally Jewish and identify strongly as Jewish but do not call themselves “religious.” This workshop will explore cultural, enriching aspects of Judaism, based on Edgar Bronfman’s recent book, “Why Be Jewish.”
By Ted Grussing… and with an entirely focused purpose this Great Blue Heron is cranking in a left turn, deploying his landing gear and giving it full flaps as he drops in for a landing on a spot about ten feet in front of and to the left of where he is … I know because I have those shots too.
Sedona AZ (May 30, 2017) -As always, the month of June is bustin’ out right on schedule, and this year Hillside Sedona’s Movin’ On Gallery is celebrating with a June of its own. Specifically, the stunning wildlife paintings of guest artist June Payne Hart will be featured in the venue during the month.
By Ted Grussing… those who served and lost their lives so that we could have ours … as free people … it is human nature that we are predators and in most countries around the world, leaders get there through violence and retain that power through the threat of and periodic infliction of same on their people and or others. So, its Memorial Day … give thanks for the service of those who gave it all for us.
Cottonwood AZ (May 29, 2017) – One of the Verde Valley Humane Society’s washing machines has finally retired. The shelter is desperately needing one, as they have to do several loads a day to clean the blankets, bedding, towels, toys and more for their furbabies. If you have a washing machine in good working order that you can donate, it would help them out tremendously. Please contact Angie Hare, Shelter Manager, at 928.634.7387 or at sheltermanager@v-vhs.org. The shelter appreciates that we have a community where everyone comes together when something is needed and really supports them.
Sedona AZ (May 27, 2017) – On Thursday, June 8th, at 6:30PM, Inspiration of Sedona will present the Sedona premiere of the award-winning documentary, Inhabit: A Permaculture Perspective. This will be followed by an open, public discussion with local permaculture designer Chris Anderson.
Sedona AZ (May 27, 2017) – American Visionary: The Story of Barbara Marx Hubbard will have its world premiere at the Illuminate Film Festival on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 6:45 p.m. The documentary will screen at the Sedona Center for the Performing Arts at 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road.
Sedona AZ (May 26, 2017) – According to Blair Henry, featured speaker at the League of Women Voters Philosophy and Politics Series on June 8, “For a long time now, we Americans have been subjected to demonization of capitalism, socialism and/or communism without any real understanding of what they really are, how they really work, or how relevant they are today. Once distinguished in theory and in practice, we have much more freedom in understanding the terms, what they really mean, and how irrelevant they are today.”
Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward (May 26, 2017)At a recent APS rate case meeting I was speaking to a seasoned rate case intervenor about former Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) chairman Gary Pierce and how he straight up lied right to my face. Feigning shock, the guy responded with “Gary? Lie? Nooooo.”Apparently, he was well known for that. Now he’ll be well known for something else.
Prescott AZ (May 26, 2017) – At a recent meeting of the Arizona Search and Rescue Coordinators Association (ASARCA), the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office was pleased to receive two awards including Unit of the Year and Coordinator of the Year. Sheriff Mascher could not be more proud of both nominations which involve our volunteers and YCSO Search Team Coordinator. 2016-2017 Unit of the Year went to the Yavapai County Search and Rescue Team (YCSRT) Back Country Unit (BCU) – The group was nominated by Adam Hansen, the YCSO Forest Patrol deputy who coordinates rescue efforts in Yavapai County. He noted…
Sedona AZ (May 26, 2017) – The Collective Sedona, a mixed-used shopping, dining and entertainment plaza, is pleased to announce a new indoor “Pop-Up” Farmer’s Market beginning June 14th and continuing throughout the summer and into the Fall.