… can’t help but anticipate and look forward to the coolness that will be coming to the area in just a couple of months … heat has never been something I enjoy unless basking in airconditioned comfort … but it is Arizona and, in the summer, we do get heat. The population of Phoenix in 1950 was only 106,818 and the 99th most populace city in the USA … today the population is more than 1,640,000 and the 5th most populace city in the USA and the most populace state capital in the USA … the early 1950’s was when…
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Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Trust in Love” showing Aug. 9-15 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. “Trust in Love” is the winner of more than 30 awards in film festivals around the world. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2KTM3MdpUE Record producer Mickey Ferrera, struggling with career, marriage, and his relationship with his family, slowly learns to recover them all. Mickey Ferrara (Jimi Petulla) teeters at life’s crossroads: his record producing career is going down the tubes, his estranged wife wants a divorce, his son is struggling with his sexuality, and the only one…
Sedona News – The city welcomes applications for the 2024 Citizens Academy, where participants will not only receive a holistic understanding of how local government functions but also learn about how the city is tackling community topics like workforce housing, transit, traffic and more. With presentations from City Council and each of the city departments, the academy is a free, nine-session program held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Mondays, Sept. 16, 2024 to Nov. 11, 2024 in the Vultee Conference Room at City Hall, located at 102 Roadrunner Dr. In addition to the nine sessions, there will also be…
Sedona News – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host another round of their popular annual local history tours, on October 2-5, visiting historic sites, homesteads, and buildings along the Red Rock Loop Road. “Red Rock” was the original name for the area around the base of Cathedral Rock long before anyone ever heard of the name “Sedona.” The tour of the area will be guided by Sedona Heritage Museum historians. They will share stories of early settlers, wine history, homesteading, irrigation and water rights, and so much more. Tour participants will learn about the origins of Red Rock State Park…
Sedona News – The Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona will be accepting applications for its latest cycle of grant funding from July 26 through Aug. 16. ACF offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational institutions and tribal groups. “The goal of ACF of Sedona is to develop a legacy of giving in our communities to enhance the quality of life in Sedona and the Verde Valley,” the application packet stated. “ACF is an endowment organization that connects community needs to donors who have a passion for meeting those needs … Since 1991, ACF of…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Jamie Wyeth and the Unflinching Eye” showing Aug. 9-15 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres. “Jamie Wyeth and the Unflinching Eye” depicts the life and work of Jamie Wyeth, heir to a three-generation dynasty of painters, who has carved out a singular path in the art world. His subjects include John F. Kennedy, Andy Warhol, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rudolf Nureyev, animals on his farm and on the islands of Maine, all through his unique, and sometimes unsettling, lens. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDAJVY7D6WY “Jamie Wyeth…
By Zach Richardson Sedona, AZ — Our 50th high school reunion was the last time we saw Dean and Bill. Their loss is devastating. To date, we have lost over 20% of our classmates before even reaching the age of 70. Startling also is the number of us battling terminal diseases [i], including myself. I was diagnosed with the deadliest of them all; cardiovascular disease. [ii] I was prescribed a statin for the rest of my life as there is no medical cure for this disease. With the belief that doctors don’t know everything and being skeptical of their prognosis,…
Sedona, AZ –Remote viewing (RV) is an extraordinary mind technique that allows individuals to receive impressions about distant or unseen subjects. This method enables viewers to gather information about people, objects, events, or locations that are out of their physical sight, delving into both the past and future without conventional scientific methods. As we explore the profound capabilities of the human mind, Humankind and Talks with Tony are thrilled to present “Odyssey,” a transformative conference set in the mystical landscapes of Sedona, AZ. What is Remote Viewing? Remote viewing is more than just an experimental psychic phenomenon; it’s a structured…
By Tommy Acosta As I turned right heading North on S.R. 89A the other day, head wrapped in gloom thinking about all the deaths and setbacks we have suffered last year and this year in Sedona, my thoughts stopped cold. What stopped them was the stunning view before me of the red rocks, crowned that day by the most magnificent blue sky ever. It was so blue even Picasso could not have captured it. It was so blue, that the first Blues song ever written had to have been written under such a canopy. Bluer than the earth as seen from…
By Tommy Acosta Sedona Mayer Scott Jablow has been re-elected for a second term and he has no intentions of slowing down. Working 30 to forty hours a week meeting his obligations as a mayor and beyond, he works tirelessly to continue to improve the quality of life and vitality of the Sedona. Reflecting on his latest victory, he shares his feelings on this election and the one before. “I feel really good because it will allow me to work with the rest of the council to do some very positive things and respond to the requests from our residents,”…
Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Peak Season” showing Aug. 9-15 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YFVh_fRkQlM In a picturesque Wyoming town, burnt-out corporate consultant Amy and free-spirited fishing guide Loren form an unexpected bond. Amy, a New Yorker struggling with her high-pressure career and her engagement to the work-obsessed Max, finds solace in Loren’s simple, liberated lifestyle. As they spend time fishing, hiking, and exploring Jackson, Amy begins to question her life choices and yearn for the freedom Loren embodies. Their growing connection leads to romantic tension and…
By Amaya Gayle Gregory It is only natural to want ease and grace, to desire the indisputable revelation of right purpose and true meaning in life. Most of us feel like something is missing, and if we can just find it all will be well. That’s a pretty big draw, a reason to stay in the saddle, to tilt at all the windmills we can find, trusting that if not this one, the next will give up the prize. Honesty, I don’t know why we think that all our problems will be solved in that hoped for moment of magic,…
Sedona News – Several miles of new trails are slated for construction in five different areas of the Coconino National Forest’s Red Rock Ranger District (RRRD) following public feedback given during a lengthy planning process. “The first phase of this project includes trails that we think every type of user will appreciate,” said acting District Ranger Alex Schlueter. “Whether hiking, biking, or riding a horse, there’s a lot to look forward to.” Work is planned to begin later this summer near both Cornville and Sedona, including the Bell Rock, Cornville Oak Creek Elementary School, Doe Mesa, Hardline Trail and Schuerman…
Sedona News – Village Rotarians hosted Ivy Chamberlin from Matforce Youth Services at our recent Rotary meeting. Ivy provided valuable insights into Matforce’s mission to combat substance abuse through education, focusing on K-12 drug prevention programs in the Verde Valley. She highlighted the critical role mental health plays, noting that anxiety and depression among young people often lead to substance use if not addressed with appropriate tools and strategies. In light of these pressing issues, Carol Hess, President-Elect introduced the Rotary International Mental Health Initiative Rotary Action Group (RAG). The Rotary District and local Rotary Clubs have recognized the urgent…
Verde Valley News – Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) announced that Brett Brawley, FNP, has joined the NAH Camp Verde Immediate Care clinic. Immediate Care offers treatment for most of the same conditions treated at an urgent care. Brett has been providing health care services at NAH for over 16 years, working in an array of roles. “We are excited to be welcoming Brett to the Immediate Care team in Camp Verde,” said Northern Arizona Healthcare Medical Group President Pasquale Bernardi, MD. “Brett has been an team member at NAH for the past 16 years and recently relocated from Flagstaff to…