Learn about Yavapai College programs and resources during live online event on Nov. 14 Prescott AZ (November 6, 2020) – Yavapai College invites all community members to learn more about the academic offerings and student resources provided by the institution during a live, online virtual open house on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. With an eye toward helping to inform potential students and parents ahead of spring semester—with classes starting on Tuesday, Jan. 19—the event is free. Register for this informative and interactive session by going online to www.yc.edu/openhouse.
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Sedona AZ (November 6, 2020) – The Sedona Women (TSW) continues its 20-year tradition of “Making a Difference” when it presents “A Postcard History of Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon” at this month’s virtual program meeting — November 11, 2020 at 10:00am via Zoom.
By Ted Grussing… birds have feathers and motorgliders feather their propellers … I took this shot after an afternoon of soaring and was on my way back to the airport in Sedona … visible on the middle left of the photo about mid image. Behind the feathered prop is Oak Creek Canyon , to the left of it is Wilson Mountain, and then the canyon gaps leading into Long Canyon. Oak Creek runs along the base of Airport Mesa and you kind of make out the green ribbon on either side of the creek.
Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan and Gemma Jones star in film at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (November 5, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the award-winning new drama “Ammonite” showing Nov. 13-18 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Ammonite” features an all-star, award-winning ensemble cast including Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan, Gemma Jones, James McArdle and Fiona Shaw. The film premiered to rave audience and critic reviews and top audience awards at prestigious film festivals around the world, including Cannes, Toronto and Telluride.1840s England, acclaimed but overlooked fossil hunter Mary Anning and…
Prescott AZ (November 5, 2020) – As an anti-drug organization, MATFORCE volunteers and staff are the boots-on-the-ground when it comes to youth substance use prevention in Yavapai County. Consequently, we hear the real life stories from the community, often before it reaches the media. We take these stories as seriously as we do the annual data that comes from State and National agencies because we understand that for every data point there is a human story.This is very much the case in our latest education and public awareness campaign on fentanyl. Working closely with the Overdose Fatality Review Board (OFRB),…
Sedona AZ (November 5, 2020) – KSB member and volunteer Barry Mallis will speak at Keep Sedona Beautiful’s Preserving the Wonder(tm) Speaker Series on Tuesday, November 10th at 5:00 pm. Due to the pandemic, KSB will be hosting this event on Zoom. Please visit the KSB website, www.keepsedonabeautiful.org for details.
Phoenix AZ (November 5, 2020) – Arizona State Parks is proud to invite veterans to a fee-free day in the parks again this year as a thank you for their service! “Our mission is to make Arizona the best place for veterans in the country,” said Governor Ducey. “On Veterans Day and every day, we honor and recognize our nation’s heroes for their commitment to serve. As just one way to say thank you, Arizona State Parks is making admission free for all veterans and active duty military on Wednesday, November 11.”
By Ted Grussing… early morning in the SE end of the Upper Lake Mary last July was beautiful as all of the creatures were busy getting their morning meals. This Great Blue Heron scored a very nice fish and a few seconds after this was taken, the fish was sliding down his throat … nutrition for one and a life purpose fulfilled for the other.
Film nominated for two Academy Awards returns for special event at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (November 4, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present a special Veterans Day encore of the award-winning film “The Messenger” showing one day only, Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“The Messenger” was nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Woody Harrelson and Best Original Screenplay for Alessandro Camon and Oren Moverman. The Sedona International Film Festival premiered the film originally when it was released in theaters.The film features an all-star cast,…
Sedona AZ (November 4, 2020) – On Nov. 9, 2020, city of Sedona contractor Banicki Construction Company will begin the Sunset Drive Crossing Drainage Improvements Project, and because of this, through late March, Sunset Drive will be closed between S. Monte Verde Drive and the Sunset Park entrance. Sunset Park will remain open during the project. Detour signage will direct traffic around this work zone via S. Monte Verde Drive to Shelby Drive. All areas south of the project area will remain accessible by using Shelby Drive.
By Ted Grussing… remember the days when you were a kid … it was a weekend … Sunday to be exact and after morning church you would come home and have a roast beef dinner, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables sometimes fresh, sometimes canned. This ritual would be followed by conversation as the cleanup was done. If it was a beautiful day, we would all pile into the car and go for a Sunday afternoon drive; sometimes to a lake, and other times just a drive out into the country. Money was tight in those days and our pleasures on the…
Prescott AZ (November 3, 2020) – Yavapai County Sheriff Scott Mascher wishes to thank the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) for providing grant funds awarded over the October 2020 to September 2021 time period. These funds have had a direct impact in keeping Yavapai County roads safer for everyone. Although numerous special patrols have been scheduled thanks to this funding from GOHS, the Sheriff’s Office wants to remind everyone that DUI enforcement is a year-around focus. YCSO joins all local law enforcement agencies in encouraging Yavapai County motorists to drink responsibly, drive smart, and always drive sober.
Not Racist or Anti-Racist? Talking About Race in America with Rowdy DuncanCamp Verde AZ (November 3, 2020) – Join Camp Verde Community Library online at 3:00 pm on Friday, November 20th for a free FRANK Talk about race in AmericaRowdy Duncan from Phoenix College will present the program via an online Zoom meeting co-hosted by Zack Garcia from Camp Verde Community Library. A brief recorded video introduction is followed by a live interactive discussion with Rowdy. Participants must register to attend the event at https://conta.cc/3mBqsPc or by going to our Facebook page (@campverdelibrary) at https://www.facebook.com/campverdelibrary and clicking on Events. There is a limit of 30 participants.
By Ted Grussing… so even though I occasionally check for such things, it has been a while and it should have been no surprise to see my little buddy hunting the same shores of Lake Pleasant as me. Her favorite food is fish and she must have followed us down to the lake. The lake produces some very large fish and she was looking for one.
Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen presentation of art series at Mary D. Fisher theatre Sedona AZ (November 2, 2020) – Sedona International Film Festival presents the Great Art on Screen series with “Wunderkammer”. The event will show in Sedona on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 4 and 7 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Great Art on Screen is a series of documentaries featuring an in-depth look at the most extraordinary and groundbreaking art masters of their time.“Wunderkammer” Cabinets of Curiosities is a journey to the most secret and hidden places on the planet, an exclusive look into the secret…