Flagstaff AZ (September 1, 2021) – The Coconino National Forest will open three free use wood collection areas on the Flagstaff Ranger District starting Sept. 1. The three free use areas are as follows:
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By Camilla Ross Sedona Arts Academy Sedona AZ (September 1, 2021) – Join us Sept. 13, 14, & 15 for an Animal Totems Discovery workshop of Nine Power Animals. Called The Power of Nine, the workshop is led by Arvel Bird who has spent a lifetime studying the characteristics and spiritual messages of animals, birds, insects and reptiles. He calls on their spirits daily to give him guidance, a higher view of difficult situations and sometimes just to remind him that life is full of direction and messages for us and it’s really fun discovering what’s in store for you.
Sedona AZ (September 1, 2021) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host a talk and book signing event on Friday, September 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with photographer Diann Kincaid introducing her new book “Shadow Chasing in Sedona”. This retrospective of intriguing and mysterious shadows captured by Kincaid is a time capsule of Sedona, Arizona. A life-changing visit to Sedona, Arizona started Diann’s journey as a shadow chaser. She was mesmerized by a distinctive figure in the shape of a galloping horse bolting out of the mountain with a cowboy on its back. “Does anyone see what I…
Phoenix AZ (September 1, 2021) – Attorney General Mark Brnovich is warning Arizonans to watch out for Hurricane Ida charity scams. There are already reports of fake organizations popping up asking people for money to help victims in Louisiana. “It’s disgusting how fraudsters waste no time after a natural disaster to capitalize on people’s goodwill,” said Attorney General Mark Brnovich. “Arizonans are very generous, and I want to make sure they are donating to a legitimate charity that has experience helping victims quickly.”
Cottonwood AZ (September 1, 2021) – Bob Lanning has volunteered with the Verde Historical Society and the Clemenceau Heritage Museum for more than 29 years, beginning in March 1992. He retired from Hughes Aircraft in California in 1989, moving to Arizona in 1991. He joined the society and began volunteering at the museum in 1992. He has held many positions in the Society and has served as the chairman of the Verde Valley Railroads Diorama Exhibit committee for many years. “I was one of the builders of the railroad diorama exhibit and have been involved with the exhibit since 1992.…
By Ted Grussing … that seems to be the question this great blue heron is asking as we approached him on his little rock island in Watson Lake … he finally decided we were cool and allowed us to get very close (a few feet) and shoot some great portrait shots of him … so close that it was difficult to get a focus because we were too close.
Eye-opening and award-winning documentary debuts at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (August 31, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the eye-opening and award-winning new documentary “The Conservation Game” showing Sept. 11-15 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Set against the backdrop of a heated national debate on captive big cats in America, “The Conservation Game” follows the story of Tim Harrison, a retired cop who makes a bombshell discovery while undercover at an exotic animal auction.
Sedona AZ (August 31, 2021) – A single tree on fire one mile east of downtown Sedona and just north of Schnebly Hill Road is producing smoke that will be noticeable to those in the area. Named the Bear Fire, this single tree fire is no threat to any community and consists of one juniper tree smoldering, with no threat of spreading. With storms predicted, firefighters will monitor this fire which will smolder throughout the day and eventually extinguish.
Prescott AZ (August 31, 2021) – How long will our water last? While scientists can’t accurately answer this question, they do know that the groundwater that supplies Quad City residents is being pumped at a far greater rate than it is being replenished. This situation, or overdraft, has already resulted in hundreds of failing family wells, and is poised to threaten the upper Verde River and the very livability of our rural areas. Three water experts from the Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) will explain the dangers of the overdraft and present ways to achieve sustainable water use at a CWAG-sponsored…
Camp Verde AZ (August 31, 2021) – Music in the Stacks returns on Thursday, September 9th at 5:30 pm in Camp Verde Community Library’s Fireside Room. Music in the Stacks is a showcase of local and national musicians who entertain regularly in Northern Arizona. There are 3-5 different performers during the show, with a rotating variety each month. September’s concert features the following talented local musicians: Shawn Dennehy, Eric Douglas, and Mike Greenleaf.
Sedona AZ (August 31, 2021) – Yavapai County is in the process of updating its Comprehensive Plan to cover the next 10 years. This critical document will guide the Planning and Zoning Commission, as well as County Supervisors as they consider development proposals over the next decade. If you are not yet familiar with the process for updating the Comprehensive Plan, click here for an explanation.
By Ted Grussing … the butterfly known as Postman (neotropical) that is. Last Friday we headed down to Butterfly World in Scottsdale for a change of pace and it was absolutely magnificent! Because I have this thing about wanting to catch anything with wings in flight I did a lot of shooting. I could not find any particular movement or clue that they were going to fly, so a lot of multi-shot bursts and I did get some in flight and this is one of them. Not sure what the other one is because I do not find it on…
Sedona News – As we head into the Fall the weather is getting perfect for hanging out in the outdoors listening to live music flourish in Sedona once again. Every year the City of Sedona puts on a number of outdoor concerts for the community to enjoy. This year there will be an awesome array of performing acts putting on shows for our enjoyment. There will be a different musical act performing every Friday night in September There will be four our opportunities this fall to enjoy a free Red Dirt Concert. Each night will offer two different performers or…
Mark Duplass and Natalie Morales star in heartwarming new drama at Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (August 30, 2021) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning new film “Language Lessons” showing Sept. 10-15 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The award-winning collaboration between Natalie Morales and Mark Duplass is a heartwarming exploration of long-distance friendship. “Language Lessons” won the SXSW Narrative Spotlight Audience Award and the Provincetown Best Narrative Film Audience Award, among others.
Be ready for wet highways, possible flooding and debris Phoenix AZ (August 30, 2021) – As the National Weather Service forecasts another round of monsoon storms in Arizona this week, drivers should use extreme caution and make plans to avoid hazardous conditions that heavy rainfall could trigger on roadways across the state. While the National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for all of Arizona during part of Tuesday and Wednesday, forecasters expect especially heavy rainfall in southern Arizona and in the Tonto Basin. One additional area of concern where heavy rain is expected is near Globe, where…