By Ted Grussing … like clouds, the internal beauty of flowers is oft open to interpretation and we can see all manner of beauty and mysterious creatures … will they follow us into a dream state and suddenly reveal their true nature? Perhaps they are benign … but then again not and before mornings first light they will spirit us off to another world or dimension … will we ever know? If we know will we regret the knowledge? Check out the petal in the upper right quadrant … do you see anything else?
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Prescott Valley AZ (April 13, 2015) – At approximately 3:30PM on April 11, YCSO deputies were called to an aircraft down on Morning Star Ranch Road, east of Coyote Springs Road in Prescott Valley. EMS personnel were already on scene from the Central Yavapai Fire District and pronounced the male pilot deceased. The pilor has been identified as 74-year-old Robert Bauman of Prescott.
Patrick Stewart stars in new independent film debuting at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (April 13, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present its Premiere Series with the one-night-only debut of “Match”, starring Patrick Stewart. The film will show Thursday, April 23 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Patrick Stewart gives a captivating performance in this witty, emotionally gripping adaptation of director Stephen Belber’s own Tony Award-nominated play. Stewart stars as Tobi, an eccentric, Manhattan ballet instructor whose quiet life is interrupted by the arrival of a young couple (Carla…
An exciting opportunity to help others and hang out with horses! Cornville AZ (April 13, 2015) – Connections Equine Therapy is a non-profit organization located in Cornville, AZ offering Therapeutic Riding and other services designed to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals with disabilities. This is your opportunity to get involved with a great group of people, get to know some wonderful horses and help a worth-while cause!
By [Concerned Sedona Resident] (April 13, 2015) This is the third in a series of articles examining the use of public dollars to promote tourism in Sedona. Last week’s focus examined the return Sedona residents are getting for their money. This week will look issues related to city funding of the Chamber’s Uptown visitor center. Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 • Epilogue Part 3 Most tourist towns operate a city visitor’s center to provide information about where to go and what to see. Sedona is a notable exception in having “outsourced” this role to the Chamber of Commerce. The city provides…
Sedona AZ (April 13, 2015) – Don’t miss out! Those veterans and families of veterans wishing to have their names or the names of their loved ones inscribed on the granite walls of the Sedona Military Service Park should contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (928) 282-7098 to receive the inscription application before April 24. This form can also be found on the City’s website at www.SedonaAZ.gov/Parks and it clearly explains what documentation needs to be provided with the application. Inscriptions are expected to be completed and changing of the flags will take place on Memorial Day, May 25,…
Sedona AZ (April 11, 2015) – Sedona Recycles is hosting a Sustainability Fair Fundraiser on April 19th. The event is from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Community Recycling Center on 2280 Shelby Drive in Sedona. Free admission, all donations and proceeds assist Sedona Recycles with operating costs. The event begins with coffee and Wildflower bagels in the lobby, followed by a screening of the documentary “Loved to Death” by the Oak Creek Watershed Council at 11:30. The Verde Valley School’s Recycled Runway fashion show starts at 1:30, followed by glass bottle bowling at 2:15.
Fran Giffen Receives Top Volunteer Recognition for Dedicated Service During National Volunteer Week Sedona AZ (April 11, 2015) – The Hospice Compassus program serving Sedona and the surrounding areas is proud to recognize Fran Giffen and all hospice volunteers during National Volunteer Week April 12-18 for providing companionship, support and dignity to hospice patients and their loved ones.
Sedona AZ (April 11, 2015) – The Oak Creek Apples Macintosh User Group (OCAMUG) will meet on Wednesday, April 15, at the Elks Lodge off Airport Road in West Sedona. Beginning at 5:00 PM: Continuing our regular sessions of “I need to Know Q & A”, local Mac/PC consultant Alan Gore will field questions might have about the Mac. At this session, please feel free to ask any Apple-related question, from the most basic to the most advanced. Come listen, learn, and ask questions about the Macintosh computer. We stress that there are no “dumb” questions. Attendees of this portion are usually…
Verde Valley AZ (April 11, 2015) – The Coconino National Forest will begin offering firewood permits for the 2015 season on Friday, April 17, and the public may begin cutting on Saturday, April 18 after the purchase of a permit. Permits are $20, which are good for four cords of wood and can be purchased at the following locations Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. unless otherwise indicated:
Sedona AZ (April 11, 2015) – The Sedona Police Department will be deploying personnel throughout the months of April 2015 and May 2015 to provide traffic control management on State Route 89A in the Uptown area. The traffic control details will primarily take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Police personnel will be focusing on facilitating smoother traffic flows between Forest Road and the mid-block traffic signal north of Jordan Road.
Sedona Film Festival presents two free screenings at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (April 11, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present two free film screenings: “The Future of Energy” on Sunday, April 19 at 7 p.m. and “Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret” on Tuesday, April 21 at 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The free screenings are made possible by a generous sponsorship from Adele Sands as part of the Eagle Quetzal Condor Global Conference taking place in Sedona.
Sedona AZ (April 11, 2015) – Leo is a 9 month old orange tabby cat who will melt your heart. His soft, calm purring when he snuggles into your neck will put you right to sleep! Gender: Neutered M Breed: Orange Tabby Cat Age: 9 month old Available For Adoption in Foster Please contact the Humane Society to Adopt www.HumaneSocietyOfSedona.org • 928.282.4679
Cottonwood AZ (April 10, 2015) – UPDATE – Video from the dashboard camera of a Cottonwood Police Department cruiser showed a close-knit Idaho family that appeared nearly invulnerable to stun guns, police batons and fists during a melee in a Walmart parking lot March 21 in which one person was killed and one officer wounded by a gunshot. azfamily.com 3TV | Phoenix Breaking News, Weather, Sport
By Ted Grussing … it is the concept … forever … we live in the now and contemplate eternity. In the multiverse concept of the universe there are an infinite number of universes in which every possible variant of life is played out; perhaps in another universe at this moment I am having that crappy day I once tried to have here, but was unable to experience … this is better and I really have trouble wrapping my head around the other possibility. I truly enjoy the human experience I am having and beyond living in the moment I know…