Sedona AZ (August 6, 2014) – The Sedona Art Museum is gathering information from visual artists in the Verde Valley, to create a current directory. All visual artists who complete and submit the directory form will be included. The Verde Valley includes the following communities: Camp Verde, Clarkdale, Cornville, Cottonwood, Jerome, McGuireville, Lake Montezuma, Oak Creek, Page Springs, Rimrock, and Sedona. This directory will have information on how to contact the artist who may select preferred means of contact such as mailing address, email, web page, and other means. Note that an artist, may select only one means of contact,…
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“All Children are Capable of Success, NO EXCEPTIONS” Cottonwood AZ (August 6, 2014) – On August 21st, teachers, administrators, counselors, youth serving organizations and parents have the opportunity to experience a new way of viewing and interacting with each child in their charge. The Kids at Hope Training in Cottonwood challenges traditional pigeonholing strategies, such as ‘kids at risk,’ and instead views each child as capable of success, without exception.
Remains, believed to be that of Forest, are located in Texas Cottonwood AZ (August 5, 2014) – Since the arrest of Robert Reed, 60, in September of 2013 for the murder of Kristal Forest, YCSO detectives have made it their mission to find her remains. Lead detective Doug Brown, assisted by Cold Case Unit volunteer and retired detective, Paul Chastain, spent hundreds of hours chasing leads, conducting searches, and interviewing anyone who might have information regarding the case, including Reed. The persistence paid off in July of this year when Reed confessed to murdering Forest and dumping her body in…
Verde Valley AZ (August 5, 2014) – The Northern Arizona Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals will host the annual National Philanthropy Day Awards Luncheon on Thursday, Nov. 13, 11:45 to 1:30 p.m. in the Granite Mountain Room at the Prescott Resort. Each year the chapter recognizes the efforts of volunteers, businesses, organizations, and fundraising professionals.
Verde Valley AZ (August 5, 2014) – The August 14th MATFORCE Lunch ’n Learn will explore gangs and the connection to illegal drug activities on a local and statewide level. This eye-opening presentation will be made by Sgt. Tim Bolger of the Department of Public Safety State Gang Task Force in the Yavapai County area.
By Ted Grussing … nearly everywhere in the world … the bay area is especially so and the magic that is Sausalito invites wonderment and an imagination that drifts with the wisps of fog flowing down the hill … spirits fill the air and homes absorb the fleeting moments of sun before retreating into the coolness and quietude of the mists. Sus and I spent Friday afternoon in Sausalito and memories of times long ago now absorbed in the mist flooded back in the present. Corky and I used to enjoy weekend trips up the coast and we spent several…
Sedona AZ (August 5, 2014) – Imagine if women were banned from voting today. What would the impact be on life in the U.S? The public is invited to a free viewing and discussion of “Iron Jawed Angels”, the HBO film that chronicles a key chapter in the struggle for women’s suffrage in the U.S., Thursday, August 21, 6PM at the Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd. The film and discussion are hosted by The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley and SpeakOut Sedona.
Experience joy as a Silver Linings Thrift Shop volunteer Sedona AZ (August 5, 2014) – The playbook at Silver Linings Thrift Shop is simple: Volunteer for a good cause and reap the joy. Thrift Shop volunteer, Doris Post, has been experiencing just that. She’s worked at Silver Linings for many years. She heard about the thrift shop at a church function, where she met Thrift Shop Manger Kali Baldwin. The two of them hit it off and Post has been working there ever since. Post says she enjoys the stress-free environment of the thrift shop and loves to meet new…
Sedona AZ (August 5, 2014) – It is with great regret and sadness that Concerned Citizens for America announces the cancellation of the fund raiser for Arizona Senator Chester Crandell on Thursday, August 7, at 4:30 PM at the Canyon Trails Cowboy Church at 3132 White Bear Road, Sedona, 86336. Senator Crandell unexpectedly passed away on Monday, August 4th.
By Betsy KleinDirector of Marketing & Developmentwww.HumaneSocietyofSedona.org As most of you know the Humane Society of Sedona is an icon of the city and has been since the 1950s. There are many who are familiar with what we do and know why we are here but are not aware of the many programs and services we offer. Recent events have indicated it may be time for an update to all of our supporters and residents of the City of Sedona on what the shelter is all about.
Sedona AZ (August 4, 2014) – The red rock scenery of Sedona has long been an iconic setting for Hollywood films about the Old West and a popular magnet for artists and tourists alike. Sedona is committed to preserving its small-town charm, and thanks to the sustained efforts of concerned residents, its dark night skies. In recognition of Sedona’s efforts protecting this important natural resource, the International Dark-Sky Association has designated the city of Sedona the world’s eighth International Dark Sky Community. “We are pleased to honor the dedication and hard work of the many Sedona citizens committed to protecting…
By Ted Grussing … what a beautiful flower it is. I took this shot Sunday afternoon at Filoli Gardens in the Bay area … met some truly neat people over the last several days and truly had a fun trip … didn’t get home until after midnight so this will be a wrap so I can get some sleep. Have a joyful day … smile a lot … and please continue breathing, it is such a cool thing to do. Cheers Ted The growing grain and the placid sky have a kind of voice; and though you arealone, the boundlessness…
Sedona AZ (August 4, 2014) – Register now for the 10th Annual Sedona Marathon Event taking place on January 31, 2015. Sign-up with your family and friends before September 30, 2014 to save on registration with Early Bird pricing! The boutique destination race event is expected to host more than 2,600 runners/walkers who will participate in one of these breathtaking panoramic races: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Full Marathon race.
Meditation Can Help Restore The Wonder By Barbara Mayer(August 3, 2014) Since religion is such a key concept in today’s world, perhaps it will serve to look at its sources from as far back in ancient times as our cosmic clock will allow. While the Abrahamic religions of Judaism, Islam and Christianity take up so much attention — even now as violence rages in the Mideast – all religions have touched many, often for eons of time. Yet, while many people today are walking away from religion, the energies of past eras of worship remain in our cellular memory. They…
Sedona AZ (August 3, 2014) – The Well Red Coyote bookstore in West Sedona continues its annual summer concert series with a special performance by Meadowlark on Friday, August 8, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Meadowlark is the instrumental duo of Rick Cyge on guitar and mandolin and Lynn Trombetta on flute and penny whistle.