Author: Tommy Acosta

By Robert AlbrechtSedona AZ (January 23, 2020) – As we begin 2020, the Humane Society of Sedona is excited about expanding their community outreach and awareness programs. We are committed to finding as many quality “Forever Homes” for our animals throughout each year. Nothing can take the place of a real home.We are beginning with the “Change a Pet’s Life” adoption and awareness event on January 24-26, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This three-day event has reduced adoption fees to encourage people to adopt from a recognized shelter such as the Humane Society of Sedona (dogs and cats)…

By Carson RalstonLibrary Specialist-Adult ProgramsCamp Verde AZ (January 23, 2020) – Join us at Camp Verde Community Library at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, February 19th for a riveting presentation by Major General (ret.) Mark Musick on his book: Boxes: The Secret Life of Howard HughesAfter eight years of extensive research and finally coming to the conclusion that Eva McLelland’s wild tale was absolutely accurate; the book “Boxes” was published, a true story of intrigue and mystery that rewrites history.

Sedona AZ (January 23, 2020) – Love quilting? Got questions? Members of the Red Rock Quilters will be the featured guests for Monday at the Museum on Monday, February 3rd, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Perhaps bring a small project to work on and enjoy the fellowship of quilting by getting your questions answered or just talking about the joy of quilting. They welcome all levels of quilters, fabric lovers, guests and traveling quilters. There is no charge for this demonstration.

Sedona AZ (January 23, 2020) – Sky Ranch Lodge is now a Certified Sustainable Business at the Innovator/Silver level from the Sustainability Alliance.Sky Ranch Lodge on Airport Mesa was built by the Graham/Joynt family in 1977.  You’ll still see Gary Graham, SRL partner, working around the grounds or building guest room cabinets from reclaimed wood. In 2017 Victoria Naylor was hired as General Manager with the specific charter to make the hotel a model of sustainability. “I live an authentic life and believe in sustainability,” Naylor explains.

The Best Place to Stay & Play on Your Next VacationSedona AZ (January 23, 2020) – Stretching out under sapphire blue skies, surrounded by ruby red rocks, and nestled among the emerald green trees is the hidden gem we call “The Village of Oak Creek.” (The maps call it that too.) The Village (or VOC) is a suburb of Sedona with a Sedona address but without the Sedona traffic. Savvy travelers stay in the VOC because they know they can have all the fun of a Sedona vacation without the hassle. They can easily hike, bike, or just watch the sunset paint…

Sedona AZ (January 23, 2020) – The city of Sedona will hold a public meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers to hear from residents on a map of narrowed down, potential walking and biking routes such as sidewalks, pathways and bike lanes.  This is part of the Get Outside (GO) Sedona Plan to make walking and biking in Sedona a safe, enjoyable experience with convenient connections between destinations. 

By Ted Grussing… perhaps after seeing other strange winged things landing at the Sedona airport it would seem normal to individuals like me and this blue heron to see what the attraction is. After all the GBH gets to land anywhere it pleases, but these other strange things always seem to come in here … so with perfect alignment on the center line our winged friend gives it a shot. Huge flat surface, no obstructions and thousands could come in at once … now if only there was a pond with fish in it he would see a benefit in…

Seven adventure film shorts featured in world-wide festival making Sedona stopSedona AZ (January 22, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the globe in hosting the world tour of the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Get ready for heart-thumping action, big laughs, and pure inspiration. Each year, the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival takes award-winning and other selected films on tour around Canada and to various locations throughout the USA and around the world.

OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) Sedona Community Forum will host Kim Weichel, Author of Our Voices Matter Now, January 29Sedona AZ (January 22, 2020) – As citizens our voices are powerful and each voice matters, especially now in this time of change. Kim Weichel’s new book Our Voices Matter is an inspirational toolbox for action at a time when citizen engagement is needed more than ever. Her book highlights personal, national and global stories that are central to our well-being and our ability to thrive.Kim will be the guest of honor at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute’s (OLLI’s) Sedona Community Forum (formerly called Lunch and Learn)…

Cottonwood AZ (January 22, 2020) – Mark your calendars for Blazin’ for Books, the first Celebration and Fundraiser for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in the Verde Valley, to be held Feb. 23, 5:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Blazin’ M Ranch, 1875 Mabery Ranch Rd, Cottonwood, AZ 86326.Tickets are $50 per person and include a Chuckwagon dinner, special entertainment, raffle, silent and live auctions, and more. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Verde Valley Imagination Library (VVIL), the local affiliate that funds Dolly Parton’s program. Each month, 2000 Verde Valley children ages 0 to 5 receive a free age-appropriate…

Sedona AZ (January 22, 2020) – Get Involved in the Stop Bullying Movement by attending a Free Workshop in the Village of Oak Creek in Sedona on February 15th at 11am. The workshop is completely free and will be hosted at Raven’s Call Healing Center at 25 Bell Rock Plaza Suite A, Sedona, AZ 86351. Donations are welcome. For questions, please call 928-254-1879.

Prescott AZ (January 22, 2020) – It’s day 22 and the final day of Yavapai Silent Witness’ Catch 22 program.  Today Yavapai County Law Enforcement are looking for Wyatt Dean Field.  In October of 2016, Field sexually assaulted a 14-year-old female victim by forcing her to have sex with him at the victim’s home in Prescott Valley according to the victim.  Field claimed it was consensual, but admitted he knew the victim was 14 years old. Field was 19 years of age at the time of the crime.  

Raging Skillet: An Evening With RossiSedona AZ (January 22, 2020) – Save the date for Emerson Theater Collaborative’s upcoming Raging Skillet VIP Event featuring Chef Rossi, award-winning chef and owner of New York’s The Raging Skillet. On Sunday, May 3 at 5:30 p.m. Chef Rossi and the cast of ETC’s production of Raging Skillet, including Kathryn Kates of Seinfeld and Orange Is the New Black fame, will participate in an intimate VIP event held at a private residence.

By Ted Grussing.. sometimes we have blips in life when things that you want to get done don’t … coming off one such blip so here is a favorite January shot looking up Sycamore Canyon from a few miles south of the canyon. The river arching up and back down on the lower part of the photo is the Verde River and at the top of that arch is the confluence with Sycamore Creek. The parking lot to access the trails on that part of the canyon are just above and to the right of the confluence. A place you…

Mary D. Fisher Theatre is the home for the opera simulcast and encore eventsSedona AZ (January 21, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the next Met Live Opera presentation of The Gershwins’ “Porgy and Bess” on Saturday, Feb. 1. There will be two shows that day at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre: 11 a.m. (live simulcast) and 4 p.m. (encore).Plan to come early as Russell Fox will lead a pre-opera talk one hour before each production (10 a.m. for the morning show and 3 p.m. for the encore).