Award-winning story of trust and friendship, fear and courage debuts at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (October 28, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the family film of the year “The Crossing” showing Nov. 6-12 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“The Crossing” was the closing night film at the recent Sedona International Film Festival, where it earned rave reviews from the sold-out audience. It has also won numerous top awards at several prestigious film festivals around the world.You are never too small to make a big difference.
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Cottonwood AZ (October 28, 2020) – Friends of the Verde River is in the process of developing a new program to combat threats to the Verde River, including overuse of the water supply, pollution, drought, and climate change. The program is called River Friendly Living. River Friendly Living is a certification program that inspires a culture of voluntary river conservation. Friends will use River Friendly Living to certify and recognize homes, businesses, farms, ranches, real estate developments, congregations, governments, and communities who do their part to protect the Verde River for future generations.
Cottonwood AZ (October 28, 2020) – Brian Mickelsen Parkway will be closed to through traffic on October 31, 2020, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in observance of Park and Recreation’s Drive-Thru Trunk-or-Treat. Members and guests looking to use any of the amenities located on the Cottonwood Recreation Center campus should use the employee entrance located off of 6th St. Community members wishing to visit the County building or Garrison Park should use the entrance located on Mingus Avenue. There will be no right turn on Brain Mickelsen Parkway from Mingus Avenue.
Phoenix AZ (October 28, 2020) – Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced today that his office secured an agreement with Ticketmaster, returning over $71 million in refunds for consumers who purchased tickets to Arizona live events that were cancelled, postponed, or rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Consumers who spent hundreds or even thousands of dollars on tickets to live events were left in limbo because of COVID-19,” said Attorney General Brnovich. “While we’re all sensitive to the plight of artists and venues impacted by COVID-19, companies have to honor refund representations. As a result of our investigation, Ticketmaster worked with our…
Sedona AZ (October 28, 2020) – The city of Sedona invites all residents to participate in an online, comprehensive quality of life survey beginning Oct. 28, 2020. Residents may complete the survey by visiting www.sedonaaz.gov/2020survey. The survey will include questions about important characteristics of community, services and priorities for the future. “The survey results will help city staff and City Council have a deeper understanding of the community’s priorities and in turn, assist in making more informed decisions,” said Lauren Browne, communications and public relations manager, city of Sedona.
Sedona AZ (October 28, 2020) – Sedona United Methodist Church invites the community to visit them on Halloween. The church will have their 6th Annual “Trunk or Treat” event in the parking lot from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat is a fun and safe way for kids to celebrate the day.
Applications Now Open, First Cohort To Convene in 2021Phoenix AZ (October 28, 2020) – Local First Arizona is expanding on its work of building an inclusive, diverse local economy through a new initiative, the We Rise Business Accelerator program. Tailored to Arizona’s Black-owned businesses, at all stages of development and all sectors, We Rise will equip businesses with the entrepreneurial skills and resources to thrive and become part of a larger network of like-minded entrepreneurs.Applications for the We Rise Business Accelerator program can be found at www.localfirstaz.com/we-rise and will close on Nov. 20, 2020. The inaugural 2021 cohort will be…
Camp Verde AZ (October 28, 2020) – Join Catholic Charities Community Outreach in the Key Lime Room at Camp Verde Community Library between 10:00 am and 11:30 am on Tuesday, November 3rd to learn about Veteran’s Services, Housing Issues, Mental Health Services, and other available community resources.Room accommodations providing social distancing and sanitization have been implemented.
Academy Award-winner Helen Mirren brings the pages of diary to life in new filmSedona AZ (October 27, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “#Anne Frank: Parallel Stories” showing one day only, Thursday, Nov. 5 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“#Anne Frank: Parallel Stories” is a powerful retelling of Anne Frank’s life through the pages of her extraordinary diary guided by the Academy-Award winning actress Helen Mirren, and through the lives of five women who, as young girls, were also deported to concentration camps but survived…
Prescott AZ (October 27, 2020) – The upper Verde River is an economic and ecological powerhouse, but can it survive the threat of the ever-increasing groundwater pumping that is diminishing its baseflow? Gary Beverly, president of the Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG), will provide an update on the importance of Arizona’s only surviving river and its questionable future in a colorful Zoom Meeting on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10am-noon. The Zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87851543203?pwd=WlVpSGNUdTdWQWpkLzZYbC9NeXlvZz09 The Zoom link is also posted in the “Next Meeting” section at www.cwagaz.org. Registration is not required.
“Citizen Leaders Needed to Help Heal our Culture, Communities and Conversations”Sedona AZ (October 27, 2020) – The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley Voters Education Program, and OLLI at Yavapai College – Sedona/Verde Valley will present on Monday, November 16, 2020, 1-2:30PM, this timely post-election program. In this session, Dr. Carolyn Lukensmeyer will explore how we got to where we are today, and how we can help the country and each other heal and rebuild the social norms of civility and respect so that we can live together with our differences. We have a profound opportunity for building new bridges…
Sedona AZ (October 27, 2020) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host a special exhibit of American 20th century war photos, books, and memorabilia during the month of November in honor of the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII.The exhibit will have several photos and items on display from local veterans and their families, including memorabilia from the Battle of Iwo Jima, loaned by the estate of Herb Levinson, USMC. In addition to WWII items, there will be artifacts, documents and photos from WWI, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Elsworth Schnebly’s WWI uniform will be on display;…
No increase to tuition for 2021-22 school year Prescott AZ (October 27, 2020) – Yavapai College has announced that they have no plans to increase its primary property tax levy or its tuition for the upcoming academic year. It will mark the third consecutive year that the College will not ask for a property tax increase. The College made the announcement at its monthly District Governing Board meeting last week, where preparation for the 2021-2022 fiscal year budget began.
By Chris Seeholzer, Sedona Resident(October 27. 2020)To The Editor:I was born in Germany, 15 years after WW II ended. The burden of Nazi Germany is something I will carry until the day I die. Would I have been brave enough to resist, knowing that if I got caught I would be executed for treason? I hope so, but thankfully, I would never have to make that decision. Or would I?I always considered myself an American. I devoured American literature, watched every TV show and movie, and planned my first trip to the US a million times. The wide spaces, easygoing lifestyle,…
By Carson RalstonLibrary Specialist-Adult ProgramsCamp Verde AZ (October 27, 2020) – Come to Camp Verde Community Library on the first Wednesday of every month from 10:00-12:00 for Historical Storytelling led by Jane Goddard. Relive the past, and share your stories over coffee and donuts in the Founders Room (upstairs by the fireplace). This gathering is for those who have a history in the Verde Valley, or want to learn more about the old way of life. We’re not Old Timers, we’re Spring Chickens!