By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(January 17, 2020)Does the loyal opposition to the Republican party exist any more ? Any answers ? Or are they all gone ?If so that is very worrisome for us.
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By Darcy HitchcockCo-Founder, Sustainability AllianceSedona AZ (January 17, 2020) – Construction waste is one of the largest contributors to municipal landfills. Renovations might be worse than new construction because you’re removing material rather than just building from the ground up. Want a bit of inspiration? The Natural Capital Center in Portland Oregon renovated an entire city block and 98 percent of the materials were recycled or reused. So how can you fix up your place without filling dumpsters? Here are 9 tips.
By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (January 17, 2020) – New York Times bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe will read selections from her latest book, “The Summer Guests” on Saturday, January 25 at 3:00 p.m. in the Sedona Public Library’s community room. The Literate Lizard bookstore will provide books for sale following the program and the author will be available to sign books and answer questions.Monroe is the award-winning author of more than 20 books that are published worldwide, including the Beach House series and the Lowcountry series. She writes richly textured books that delve into the complexities of interpersonal relationships and the parallels…
Prescott AZ (January 17, 2020) – It’s day 17 of Yavapai Silent Witness’ Catch 22 Program. Today the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is looking for James Robert Oberle. On April 9, 2019, a Yavapai County Sheriff’s Deputy performed a traffic stop on Oberle at the intersection of Arcosanti Road and Stagecoach Trail in Cordes Lakes. During the stop, a Yavapai County Sheriff’s K9 Deputy alerted to the vehicle indicating there was contraband inside the vehicle. Following a probable cause search, a small quantity of marijuana and drug paraphernalia was found. Oberle was taken into custody. Oberle became very combative and claimed…
By Ted Grussing.. it was a very good day for shooting when I got the mallard I sent out yesterday and here is another shot of a drake and hen mallard on the go … shot this a while after the first one. The drakes reflection is off the image to the bottom. Hoping for more conditions like this, but it is a rarity … but patience and frequent visits eventually pay off. There is something that is just so magnificent about mallards and other puddling ducks when they leap into the air to start their flights.
Sedona Film Festival hosts big-screen debut of new production from Moscow at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (January 16, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival presents Ballet in Cinema on Sunday, Jan. 26 when it hosts the big screen premiere of “Giselle” — a brand new production — from the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. There will be one show at 3:00 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre.Sedona audiences get to see the production the same day it premieres in Moscow!
Cottonwood AZ (January 16, 2020) – In 2019, the Verde Valley Humane Society (VVHS) assisted 145 pets from the Town of Camp Verde. However, despite months of work, VVHS has been unable to negotiate an agreement to renew their animal sheltering contract with the Town of Camp Verde. Effective January 15, 2020, Verde Valley Humane Society will no longer be able to accept lost, stray and unowned animals from residents of the Town of Camp Verde. VVHS will be referring inquiries regarding those animals to the Animal Control division of the Camp Verde Marshall’s Office at 928-554-8370.VVHS will continue to do…
Tribute to Leslie Uggams Opens Festival; Rob Reiner to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award; Game of Thrones Writer Bryan Cogman Headlines WorkshopsSedona AZ (January 16, 2020) – Coming off a record-breaking 25th anniversary celebration, the Sedona International Film Festival launches its next quarter century with nine days of compelling films, workshops, events and special guests from Feb. 22 through March 1.A full schedule of more than 160 films will highlight the 26th annual Festival. All-Access and priority passes are now available at www.sedonafilmfestival.org. Holders will be able to select films beginning at 9 a.m. on Feb. 3. Ten- and 20-ticket pass holders can select films beginning Feb. 10. Individual tickets…
By Craig Swanson Trustee, Keep Sedona BeautifulSedona AZ (January 16, 2020) – Some of Keep Sedona Beautiful’s litter lifters have served literally for decades. It’s both personally rewarding and great exercise. However, we do regularly have openings. Right now, we’re looking for additional volunteers who are willing to regularly clean assigned routes. We provide all of the equipment you’ll need. You just supply the community spirit and the labor.
Camp Verde AZ (January 16, 2020) – The Camp Verde Marshal’s Office (CVMO) received a $6,000 donation for the purchase of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in patrol cars from local residents and philanthropists Bill and Susan Cammock.The Cammocks attended the Arizona Community Foundation’s Spirit of Sedona event in 2019, where they met connected with CVMO, a grant recipient from ACF of Sedona’s competitive grant cycle. The grant funding they received from ACF of Sedona equipped two of their 14 patrol cars with AEDs. These devices provide vital cardiac defibrillation to heart attack victims.
By Carson RalstonLibrary Specialist-Adult ProgramsCamp Verde AZ (January 16, 2020) – Join us at Camp Verde Community Library at 4:00 pm on Monday, January 27th for the next class in a series of origami classes for beginners.Have you always wanted to learn how to do origami but didn’t know where to start? Levi, a 7th grader, will teach you the things you need to know to get started! Origami is actually a very easy hobby to pick up and it’s a lot of fun.
By Ted Grussing… as this green head mallard rises from a very shallow and muddy pond his shadow is dropping away as he rises … in the moment we have a nearly perfect reflection in the water which was quite still. Shot with the Canon 1DX which after nearly eight years is still one of my favorite camera bodies. This was taken down at Bubbling Ponds hatchery in Page Springs in one of the recently drained ponds.
Award-winning documentary by Michael Apted premieres at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (January 15, 2020) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the critically-acclaimed and award-winning new documentary “63 Up” Jan. 24-30 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.The “Up Series” is an anthology of documentary films that have followed the lives of 14 British children since 1964, when they were seven years old. Thus far the documentary has been eight films and now introducing the ninth installment, spanning over 63 years.
Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition’s 19th Annual Themed Exhibition Coincides with First FridayWith the theme, “2020…A Clear Vision,” the exhibition’s Gala Opening Reception will take place during First Friday at the Sedona Arts CenterSedona AZ (January 15, 2020) – From Thursday, February 6 through Monday, February 17, 2020, the Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition (SVAC) will present its 19th annual themed exhibition, “2020…A Clear Vision.” Held in the Special Exhibition Gallery at the Sedona Arts Center, 15 Art Barn Rd. in Uptown Sedona, the exhibition is free and open to the public. SVAC is excited to announce that the exhibition’s Gala Opening…
Sedona AZ (January 15, 2020) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host a talk and book signing event on Wednesday, January 29 at 10 a.m. with author Roger Naylor.Home to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Arizona is a beacon for outdoor enthusiasts—the desert landscape brimming with opportunities for exploration and adventure. In this book travel writer Naylor takes his readers through the state parks of this amazing state. The parks featured throughout the book offer some of the best hiking, camping, fishing, boating, stargazing, and wildlife watching in the state. It’s no surprise to Arizona residents…