Five year battle for a disabled child’s right to an education continues to escalate…Sedona AZ (April 29, 2015) – With a heavy heart, Matthew Oskowis, announces that on Monday, April 27, he filed his second federal complaint at the United States Arizona District Court in Phoenix against the Sedona Oak-Creek Unified School District (“SOCUSD”) on the behalf of his son. This is another administrative appeal of an impartial due process hearing decision brought pursuant to the civil action provision of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the law that governs a District’s obligation to its most vulnerable students.
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Verde Valley AZ (April 29, 2015) – MATFORCE announces winners of its annual “My Voice Makes a Difference” Video Contest. The contest gives youth in Yavapai County the opportunity to create a message against drug and alcohol abuse. Winning videos will be used by MATFORCE at community events and as Public Service Announcements. Doug Bartosh, MATFORCE Co-Chair and Cottonwood City Manager said, “Each video submitted shows remarkable skill and gives a strong message against abusing drugs or alcohol. MATFORCE highly commends these students who stand on the side of safe and healthy choices.” Krista Witherow of CableOne Advertising and MATFORCE’s…
Sedona AZ (April 29, 2015) – Pamela Frazier, Executive Director of Sedona Arts Center will speak about “Sedona Arts Center: Old Yet New” at the May 4, 2015 meeting of the University Women of Sedona. Members and guests will gather at Church of the Red Rocks at 54 Bowstring Dr. Sedona from 9:30 to 11 am. to enjoy the presentation by Frazier.
By Ted Grussing Earlier this year I spent several late afternoons shooting the area north of Sedona; not sure what the names of the formations are, but from a certain altitude/angle/distance you got the shadows of the rocks and contours to look like resting spirits … like what else could they possibly be in Sedona … not shadows … the ancients laid out after a long day bringing beauty to us. Anyhow it was a fun project.
Sedona AZ (April 28, 2015) – The Rotary Club of Sedona is pleased to announce the selection of three prominent Arizona citizens to serve on the panel of judges for the 5th Annual Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off. The distinguished panel of chili enthusiasts will select the restaurants winning the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Judge’s Award. The prizes are $250 for 1st place, $150 for 2nd place and $100 for 3rd place. The Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sedona, is a featured event at the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village Cinco de Mayo Fiesta on…
Provocative and breathtaking, award-winning documentary debuts at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (April 28, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present its Premiere Series with the one-night-only debut of “Planetary”, an award-winning new documentary. The film will show Thursday, May 7 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. We are in the midst of a global crisis of perspective. We have forgotten the undeniable truth that everything is connected. “Planetary” is a provocative and breathtaking wakeup call, a cross continental, cinematic journey, that explores our cosmic origins and our future as…
Sedona AZ (April 28, 2015) – Enjoy the sunshine, the company of community friends and great music performed live at Sedona City Hall with our Concerts in the Plaza series. All are welcome to attend this free event at the beautiful City Hall Plaza, 102 Roadrunner Drive. Come relax, unwind, and listen to wonderful music on a warm spring day. What a great opportunity to connect with others in the community and hear awesome music played by fantastic local musicians.
Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 • Epilogue By [Concerned Sedona Resident] (April 27, 2015) The Chamber of Commerce has made no official effort to refute or counter the facts presented here, perhaps because they ARE facts and are not refutable. The Chamber has not responded to the analysis of these facts either, perhaps because they believe they control the City Council and there is no need to bother. That approach will continue until Sedona residents rise up and finally say enough is enough. We have provided you with researched and documented information on the activities and impacts of…
By Ted Grussing Sometimes it is just a waste of time to try and talk with someone … you can easily tell when this is the case … usually facial expressions tell it all and a perfect example of that is the photo tonight of a tiger who was just irritated and nothing you could say was going to change his mind or make him any happier, unless perhaps you were to go in there with the intention of talking with him and calming him down. I do believe that would in fact work … you go in with all…
5th Annual Great Sedona Chili Cook-Off Sedona AZ (April 27, 2015) – Cinco de Mayo is fast becoming a hugely popular celebration from Mexico and Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts will be fully decked out to celebrate this historic day in grand style. This year Cinco de Mayo will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2015 from 11 am to 5 pm. The day will be filled with vibrant expressions of Mexican culture including folklorico dancers in dazzling costumes, phenomenal flamenco dancing from South of the Border that brings thunderous applause every time, hot Latin vibes, and the ever-popular roaming Mariachis.…
Verde Valley AZ (April 27, 2015) – It now takes millions of dollars to elect candidates to public office. That’s fine for wealthy individuals and organizations. But how can the voices of people without big bucks be heard? How can they wield power? Local groups are learning alternatives from the Northern Arizona Interfaith Council (NAIC), which works locally to help people who lack funds and other forms of privilege to develop “relational power.”
Phoenix AZ (April 27, 2015) – The State Board of Education today established the Arizona Standards Development Committee to oversee the development of Arizona Mathematics Standards and English Language Arts Standards. Last month, Governor Doug Ducey called upon the Board to make any necessary changes to the standards to ensure they are vetted, approved and controlled by Arizona, and that the standards are the best for Arizona’s students. The current College and Career Ready Standards will be the starting point for the process and comments will be sought to inform revisions to ensure that the newly adopted Arizona standards are…
Verde Valley AZ (April 27, 2015) – A “Dump the Drugs” event will be held on Saturday, May 9th, in Lake Montezuma at the Beaver Creek Adult Center. MATFORCE, the Beaver Creek Community Action Team and Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office are helping sponsor this event. The Beaver Creek Dump the Drugs event gives local community members a chance to safely dispose of unwanted prescription or over-the-counter medication. Thirty percent of youth report they get pills to abuse right out of the family medicine cabinet. Proper disposal of unwanted medication will help keep potentially dangerous drugs out of the wrong hands…
Cottonwood AZ (April 27, 2015) – Come hear the Cottonwood Community Band when it presents a free concert for all ages on Sunday, May 10 at 3 PM in the Camp Verde Multi-Use Theater, 210 Camp Lincoln Rd. in Camp Verde. Headlining the concert is a performance by trumpet soloist and Cottonwood resident, Carl Rowe.
Theatrical event features the renowned museum on the big screen in cinemas around the world Sedona AZ (April 27, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the Sedona Arts Center to present ‘Hermitage Revealed’ from St. Petersburg, Russia on Monday, May 4. There will be two shows at 4 and 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is one of the largest and oldest museums in the world holding over 3 million treasures and boasting more curators than any other art institution. To mark the momentous occasion of…