Sedona AZ (February 9, 2020) – The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley is offering a new series: Meditative Mincha Afternoon Circle, open to the community. The first gathering will be on Wednesday afternoon, February 19, from 4:00-4:45 p.m in the synagogue sanctuary. Additional monthly sessions will be scheduled with input from those who come to the first session.
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Cottonwood AZ (February 9, 2020) – Cottonwood Contra Dance will be Saturday, Feb. 15th featuring the Flagstaff band, Just Desserts, with calling by Kari Usher. Come to the Clemenceau gymnasium, 1 N. Willard St. in Cottonwood, at 6:30 for the lesson showing basic moves, and then dance until 10PM.You don’t need a partner OR experience—all dances are taught and called. If you can walk, you can contra!
Cottonwood AZ (February 9, 2020) – The next Music in the Stacks, a free monthly concert series, will take place on Thursday, February 13th at 5:30 pm in Camp Verde Community Library’s Terracotta Room. Music in the Stacks is a showcase of local and national musicians who entertain regularly in Northern Arizona. There are 4-6 different performers during the show, with a rotating variety each month.
Cottonwood AZ (February 9, 2020) – Now in its 16th year, Kumu Hula (master teacher) Kehau Chrisman announces her 2020 class schedule in Beginner Hula, Hawaiian `Ukulele, and Hawaiian language. Here’s your opportunity to try something new, exercise and have fun, all while becoming immersed in the culture of Hawai`i.
Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen debut of new production from London at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (February 7, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival presents Ballet in Cinema on Sunday, Feb. 16 when it hosts the big screen premiere of “Coppélia” — a brand new production — from the Royal Ballet in London. There will be one show at 2:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Sedona AZ (February 7, 2020) – Wednesday afternoon, February 5, Sedona Fire District was dispatched for an injured hiker near the top of the AB Young trail in Oak Creek Canyon. After arriving on scene SFD rescuers located the injured hiker in extremely rugged terrain. With the low temperatures and darkness approaching, the on scene commander requested a helicopter from DPS to assist with the rescue.DPS helicopter, Ranger 56, out of Flagstaff arrived on scene and coordinated with SFD crews on the ground. Utilizing a Helicopter Rescue Technician (HRT) from Sedona Fire District, preparations were made to extract the patient using a short-haul…
OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) Sedona Community Forum will host Naomi Rose, Artist, Author, and Founder of Sat Nam Spirit Center of Sedona, February 26Sedona AZ (February 7, 2020) – Naomi Rose is on a journey, one launched by her childhood love for nature, peace, wisdom and spirituality. She has traveled deeply into these realms through her talents and training in painting, writing, and teaching. Her voyage’s latest stage is founding the new Sat Nam Spirit Center of Sedona, at which she and others offer classes and events for mind, body, and spiritual growth for all ages.
Prescott AZ (February 7, 2020) – UPDATE – As the planning process for the fallen officer memorial moves forward, Sheriff Mascher and Yavapai County Supervisor Rowle Simmons are proud to announce that renowned bronzesmith and Prescott resident, Bill Nebeker, has agreed to create a bronze sculpture for the Yavapai County Law Enforcement Memorial. Sheriff Mascher is excited to have such a well-known and gifted artist involved in the project. Bill said, “I am honored to be a part of this,” and discussed looking forward to working with the memorial committee on the design. You can see some of Bill’s incredible…
By Darcy HitchcockCo-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (February 7, 2020) – What can your business do to honor the earth? April 22 is the 50th Earth Day but Sedona and the Verde Valley celebrate Earth Month all April. Restaurants can offer a special plant-based, earth-friendly menu; hotels could offer a tour of their sustainable operations; retailers can provide discounts on sustainable products; non-profits can host a volunteer day. Find out what’s happening and list your own event at VVEarthDay.com.
By Karen Mack, Youth Services ManagerSedona AZ (February 7, 2020) – From February 11 through 13, Sedona youth will have many opportunities to meet award-winning children’s author Jennifer Ward. She will present morning and evening programs at the Library, lead a preschool story time, and also present programs at West Sedona Elementary School.Ward will present three programs at Sedona Public Library. Her first program, focusing on ages 5 through 9, begins at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12. At this event, Ward will entertain early-elementary students and the general public with a 45-minute author talk and nature slideshow.
By Ted Grussing… aka Prescott Regional Airport … Ernest A. Love Field … where I am going in the morning to get some instruments calibrated at Legend Aviation. The field is located above center on the right hand side of the photo. Granite Mountain is on the upper left edge of the photo just above the city and the bulk of the photo shows two of my favorite places to be. The lower lake is Watson Lake and the highway just above the lake is SR 89A. You can see the dock and boat ramp on the upper part of…
“Songs & Stories of Life and Love” at the Mary D. Fisher TheaterSedona AZ (February 6, 2020) – It’s that time again! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Larry and Leslie Latour in their fifth annual Valentine’s Day show, “Songs & Stories of Life and Love” for an always fun and poignant evening of song, Friday, Feb. 14, 7:30-9 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance or $18 at the door.Available is a new collection of their songs, Real Music Two, for your listening pleasure!
Sedona AZ (February 6, 2020) – Professional photographer Pam Taylor will present at the meeting of the Sedona Camera Club starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, February 24th, at the Christ Lutheran Church, 25 Chapel Rd, Sedona. Doors open at 5:30.Pam Taylor is a much-published, well-travelled freelance editorial photographer who today focuses on photography as a creative art. She will kickoff the meeting by highlighting her photographic odyssey beginning as a young, untrained photojournalist documenting international conflict in Central America. For decades she lived and travelled overseas to publish her work in newspapers, magazines, as well as books. Closer to…
Sedona AZ (February 6, 2020) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its Living History speaker series on Thursday February 13 at 10:00 a.m. at the Museum when Jerry Martin will present “My Great-Grandfather – Geronimo”.Jerry is part Chiricahua, Mescalero and Lipan Apache, of the Bedonkohe band, with family roots on the San Carlos reservation. He will be telling the life story of Goyahkla (he who yawns), later to become Goyathlay (the wise one), who became better known as the legendary Geronimo. Jerry will talk about Geronimo’s birth, childhood, marriage, and his struggles between the Mexicans and…
Prescott AZ (February 6, 2020) – On behalf of the Yavapai County Justice and Mental Health Coalition, the Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce a new website with the focus of ‘Building a healthy and safe community through partnerships and collaboration.’ The site provides and overview of innovative programs and resources which, as indicated on the site, Improve cross-system collaboration to reduce involvement in the justice system by people with mental and substance abuse disorders; Strengthen the involuntary evaluation process to better serve the needs of the Yavapai Community; Increase behavioral health access to children, youth and families within the…