Sedona AZ (October 16, 2019) – Do you have an interest in weaving, spinning, basket making, dyeing yarns or knitting? If so, come to Monday at the Museum at the Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m October 28th, and join the members of the Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild while they practice their art and share their love of fiber arts. Come to watch or bring your spinning wheel and yarns and join in the fun. They would be happy to answer any questions. There is no charge for this demonstration.
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By Carson Ralston Library Specialist-Adult Programs Camp Verde AZ (October 16, 2019) – Flagstaff lead Meteorologist, Darren McCollum presents: “Climate Change and the Impacts on the Southwest. This community event is free to the public and will be at the Camp Verde Community Library, 130 Black Bridge Rd from 11am-1pm. Please join us for this presentation by Flagstaff Meteorologist Darren McCollum. The program will give a brief overview on climate related impacts being observed globally and nationally. It will explore why it is that human activities are changing the climate of our planet. Darren McCollum will present results from the…
Sedona AZ (October 16, 2019) – The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau was awarded with the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) seal by Destinations International in recognition of the organization’s commitment to industry excellence and meeting the industry standard for performance and accountability of destination organizations around the world.
By Ted Grussing… I took this shot of a great blue heron a few days ago down at the ponds and he just absolutely stuck the landing … no hops or steps, he just dropped it in from about a foot and check that great braking power in his wings … sweet.
Festival partners with Women For Women Learning Center for return of award-winning filmSedona AZ (October 15, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the Women For Women Learning Center to present the encore return of “The Valley” and filmmaker Q&As on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“The Valley” debuted to rave audience reviews at the recent Sedona International Film Festival — where it won the Best Impact Film “Movies into Motivation” — and is returning to Sedona by popular demand.
By Kari Hull Northern AZ Climate Change Alliance Camp Verde AZ (October 15, 2019) – Flagstaff lead Meteorologist, Darren McCollum presents: “Climate Change and the Impacts on the Southwest”. This community event is free to the public and will be at the Camp Verde Community Library, 130 Black Bridge Rd from 11am-1pm. Please join us for this presentation by Flagstaff Meteorologist Darren McCollum. The program will give a brief overview on climate related impacts being observed globally and nationally. It will explore why it is that human activities are changing the climate of our planet.
Clarkdale AZ (October 15, 2019) – The Arizona Community Foundation has partnered with Yavapai College to present the annual Cash for College Scholarship Awareness Nights. Local students, their families, and educators are invited to learn more about the opportunities for community college, traditional four-year universities, and vocational certifications which includes the non-traditional student who is returning to college.Two events will take place, one in Clarkdale and one in Prescott. These events are free and open to the public, and there is no need to register.
Prescott AZ (October 15, 2019) – Do you have a friend or loved one who is incarcerated and soon to be released? Are you wondering about the excitement, fears and challenges that individuals and families face when someone they care about is transitioning from prison to the community? If so, you are invited to a free presentation called ‘From Inmate to Citizen’ being presented by MATFORCE’s Yavapai Reentry Project.The presentation will be held on Tuesday, November 5 at the Prescott Valley Public Library, Crystal Room, 7401 E. Civic Circle. The time of the presentations is from 5:30 – 7:30…
Cottonwood AZ (October 15, 2019) – Contra Dance returns Saturday, October 19th with a new location: the Clemenceau gymnasium with its beautiful wood dance floor! Join the fun, 6:30-10:00 PM at 1 N. Willard St. in Cottonwood with live music provided by Just Desserts.You don’t need a partner OR experience—all dances are taught and called and we go over the basic moves from 6:30-7:00 PM. If you can walk, you can contra!
Sedona AZ (October 15, 2019) – How we die has for many been an object of curiosity, terror and analysis. Poets, playwrights, authors, sociologists, medical personnel and theologians have reflected on life’s final chapter. Gradually the public has become more conversant with and interested in talking about the final stage of life. Still, questions arise and include issues of morality, religion, legislation, medicine, family dynamics, pain management, hospice and palliative care. The list is long and the questions difficult.
Sedona AZ (October 15, 2019) – Decomposing organics make landfills the third largest producers of methane, a greenhouse gas. Calling all moldy, squishy, jack-o-lanterns: the Sedona Parks and Recreation Department and Compost Crowd will keep your pumpkins out of the landfill. Drop-off your carved pumpkins with Compost Crowd on Tuesday, Nov. 5, for free. Compost Crowd will set up in the parking lot near the baseball fields at Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Ground Rd. 2-6 p.m.Questions? Call the Parks and Recreation Department at (928) 282-7098.
By Ted Grussing… and the one atmosphere is all we get and because of the well meaning efforts put into place by the Four Forests Restoration Initiative, overseen by Greater Flagstaff Forests Partnership and with a whole host of environmental organizations and agencies, we are coming to the moment when it must be acknowledged that more harm is being done than good. The USFS is simply implementing the plan put into place to restore fire to the forest and attempt to make up for more than a hundred years where all fires were suppressed and the fuel load in the forest increased.I…
Festival partners with Mental Health Coalition to present story of comedian Darrell HammondSedona AZ (October 14, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the premiere of the award-winning film “Cracked Up” showing Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.This screening of “Cracked Up” will be followed by a community discussion led by the Mental Health Coalition of the Verde Valley.In “Cracked Up”, director Michelle Esrick’s Award-winning documentary, we witness the impact that childhood trauma can have across a lifetime through the incredibly courageous and personal story of comedian, actor and Saturday…
Sedona AZ (October 14, 2019) – The Sedona Heritage Museum has announced that one of their almost 50,000 historic images of the greater Sedona area has been selected for inclusion on the 2019 Arizona Archives Month poster.October is Archives Month, and each year, the Archives and Records Management Division of the Arizona State Library, Archives, and Public Records produces a poster highlighting materials from archives around the state. This year the state chose to honor “Arizona Women: From Suffrage to Activism”. Submissions were to be related in some way to this topic, and illustrating Arizona women with compelling photographs.
Sedona AZ (October 14, 2019) – It has been quite the year for Sedona artist Kim Kori, so expect her annual one-woman show at Rowe Fine Art Gallery to be even more poignant than usual.In June, Kim had a brain hemorrhage. With surgery, downtime and plenty of love from the Sedona community, she has completely recovered, but she still laments that she lost six weeks she would have spent sculpting. Through it all, she says, it was her art that kept her focused on getting better. “Being inspired to create my next piece helped me recover,” says Kim. “I have…