By Ted Grussing … the Heron is on his perch while the moon rises and the sun sets; the scattering of light on particles in our atmosphere present a blue background, but soon the light will fade and the veil over the mysteries of space will once again be set aside and the stars and the galaxies will be visible to our eyes once again. A little more time and I would have done it myself, but it is late and I need to be in the air by 6:30AM to go down to Falcon to get a few minor…
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Sedona AZ (March 24, 2014) – As part of its program to educate Sedona residents about the APS installation of Smart Meters on homes and businesses, Sedona Smart Meter Awareness (SSMA) invites everyone to attend a free benefit screening of the award winning documentary, “Take Back Your Power,” produced and directed by Josh Del Sol, Sunday, April 6, 2PM at 7 Centers Yoga, 2115 Mountain Rd, West Sedona. SSMA is a grassroots effort of local residents wanting to keep Sedona and surrounding communities free of wireless Smart Meters.
Sedona AZ (March 24, 2014) – Come and experience delicious tasting gluten-free food you can make for the entire family. Healthy eating doesn’t have to taste drab and dull! Includes chocolate, recipes and tips. We always have fun and you won’t go home hungry. Wednesday, April 23, 6:00pm to 8:00pm. 75 Sedona View Drive, Sedona. $25 or bring a friend for $5 off. Call Karen at 928.282.8918 to register.
Sedona AZ (March 24, 2014) – Democrats of the Red Rocks are excited that Terry Goddard, former Arizona Attorney General and candidate for Arizona Secretary of State, will be our special guest speaker at the next DORR Breakfast—Thursday, April 17 at The Jewish Community of Sedonna and the Verde Valley, Highway 179 and Meadowlark Drive, Sedona (just south of Chapel Road roundabout). Admission $12 per person, including a lavish buffet breakfast and gratuity. Doors open at 8:00 am. PLEASE RSVP by phone 928-203-5858 or e-mail to breakfast@democratsoftheredrocks.org.
Phoenix AZ (March 22, 2014) – Annual trapping and testing of endangered California condors from the Arizona-Utah population this season revealed a substantial decrease in the percentage of birds with toxic blood-lead levels, the lowest in nearly a decade. “The ups and downs of lead poisoning over the years demonstrate that any single season does not make a trend, but our test results are encouraging,” said Eddie Feltes, field manager for The Peregrine Fund’s condor project. “If this ends up being the beginning of a trend, we hope it will continue.”
Sedona AZ (March 22, 2014) – NYT bestselling author, William Kent Krueger, returns to The Well Red Coyote bookstore in West Sedona on Friday, march 28, at 7:00 pm to debut his newest stand-alone novel, Ordinary Grace, and to discuss his experiences in the writing life. Krueger will talk about the path he’s taken from being kicked out of Stanford University for being a radical, to logging timber and working construction, to becoming a New York Times bestselling author.
Sedona AZ (March 21, 2014) – Hello! My name is Jaydee and I am a female 3 year old terrier beagle mix with a really pretty face because one of my eyes is blue and the other is brown. I am a very sweet, gentle lady, and though I may be shy at first, I warm up quickly and can be a silly goofball, too! I am sometimes particular about my doggie friends so please bring in any dogs you may have at home to meet me. I would love to take long walks, just as well as maybe popcorn…
Please note: Many who read this story and others YCSO has shared regarding fraud believe this will never happen to them. Although that may be the case, our elderly residents in Yavapai County remain extremely vulnerable and continue to be victimized by scammers. Be alert to any suspicious activity involving seniors in your family or vulnerable adults you care for and help us stop those who will not hesitate to take advantage of your loved ones. Get Involved – Be nosy about unusual phone calls, mail related to so called sweepstakes “winnings,” and of course any internet activity indicating potential…
Verde Valley AZ (March 21, 2014) – Mark your calendars and get ready for a boot-stomping good time: Picnic in the Moonlight is a-comin’! The event, a fundraiser for the Verde Valley Sanctuary, will take place on May 18, 2014, at 4 p.m. at Sky Ranch Lodge on Airport Mesa. Relax with a cold beer, shop for provisions at the Country Store, kick up your heels to live music, learn to line dance and play a carnival-style game to win beautiful gourmet baskets filled with tasty vittles from your favorite local restaurants. Once you’ve won your basket, make yourself comfortable…
The Story of Your Life Sedona AZ (March 21, 2014) – The Sedona–Verde Valley chapter of The National Association of Women Business Owners will hold their monthly luncheon on Thursday, April 10th at 11:15 am at the Barking Frog Grille in West Sedona.
Sedona AZ (March 21, 2014) – The City of Sedona is holding its 2014 Primary Election on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 and its General Election, if necessary, on Tuesday, November 4, 2014. If a candidate receives a majority of all the votes cast at the Primary Election, they shall be declared to be elected to the office for which they are a candidate effective as of the date of the General Election. A General Election is only required if the offices are not filled at the Primary Election. The new City Council members will be seated between November 12, 2014…
Intimacy – Building TRUST through ForgivenessPart 2 of a 3 part series, Tuesday, April 1st, 5:00pm to 6:30pm at Unity of Sedona Sedona AZ (March 21, 2014) – Changing your story changes the trajectory of your life! While we do not make an apparent choice, we often become “our stories.”
Sedona AZ (March 21, 2014) – One of Canada’s best known performance poets, R.C. Weslowski, features at the fourth Sedona Poetry Slam of 2014, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. State Route 89A, Suite A-3. Weslowski was the 2012 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam Champion and has represented English Canada twice at the World Cup of Poetry in Paris, France, finishing second and fifth overall.
Sedona AZ (March 20, 2014) – At approximately 4:30 pm , Tuesday March 18, 2014, Sedona Fire District (SFD) emergency crews were called to Boynton Pass Road in West Sedona for a reported vehicle fire. Upon arrival, crews found a Jeep from Safari Jeep Tours parked on the roadway with fire and smoke coming from the vehicle’s engine compartment. The driver and his passengers had safely evacuated the vehicle.
Sedona AZ (March 20, 2014) – Scott Simmons from Prescott, Arizona has been visiting Sedona with his family for years and loves this town! He has been involved with Baskin-Robbins for over a dozen years and decided to open a new ice cream parlor here. The Grand Opening was March 12th, 2014 at the “Y” and was a great success!