Camp Verde AZ (April 26, 2019) – Children entering Kindergarten and their parents are invited to a Kindergarten Readiness Fair on Tuesday, April 30th. The event will be held at the Camp Verde Community Library from 4-7pm. Admission is free with the support of a First Things First grant, and collaborations with the Camp Verde Community Library, Head Start, Camp Verde Parks and Recreation, and the Kiwanis Club.
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Sedona AZ (April 26, 2019) – Are you wondering what we might have to give up to get the political system we want?Join this community dialogue about a topic that affects both Arizona and our nation. This is a chance to voice your concerns and hear from others in our community.
By John Tamiazzo, PhD (April 29, 2019)“Friendship is built on two things. Respect and trust. Both elements must be there. And it has to be mutual. You can have respect for someone, but if you don’t have trust, the friendship will crumble.” Stieg Larsson, The Girl with the Dragon TattooRespect is one of the essential ingredients of all successful relationships. This includes parent-child relationships, relationships formed in school, at work, and other relationships formed throughout our lifetime. Respect, then, is a very broad based word.
By Anne Marie Mackler, Development DirectorSedona AZ (April 26, 2019) – Thank you for making the first annual Library Giving Day a success! Our original goal was an ambitious $10,000. Our results? $40,000! Thank you to everyone who participated – donors from 11 to 88 years old! Your gifts help guarantee that the community will continue to enjoy educational and culturally enriching programs, updated books and materials, connection to technology, and so much more.
By Ted Grussing… with a very new city … relatively speaking. Humans have been present in the area for about 10 thousand years and the first Anglo settler, John J. Thompson moved to Oak Creek Canyon in 1876. The Sedona Post Office was formed in 1902 and the population was between 50 and 60. As of 2010 the population was a little over 10,000 and probably not more than 12,000 now. The land area is 19.2 square miles.
Emilio Estevez directs and stars with all-star cast in acclaimed new film at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (April 25, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Public” May 5-8 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“The Public” features an all-star ensemble cast, including Emilio Estevez (who also wrote and directed the film), Alec Baldwin, Jena Malone, Taylor Schilling, Christian Slater and more.Every story matters.
Motorists can do their part to make highways spark-free zonesPhoenix AZ (April 25, 2019) – Summer is right around the corner, and with it comes an increased risk of wildfires along state highways caused by motorists dragging chains, driving on underinflated tires and tossing cigarettes.Fires along highways not only put people and property at risk but can cause long backups and even extended closures.
Sedona AZ (April 25, 2019) – Red Rose helps pet owners spay and neuter animal companions for free, provides emergency medical services for homeless felines and canines and often assists pet owners on a fixed income to get their animal the veterinary care they desperately need. The focus is reducing the over pet population; preventing felines and canines from potentially being injured, abused or neglected.Red Rose Inspiration For Animals is a local 501c3 nonprofit that supports animal welfare and has been promoting Art Shows in West Sedona since 2009. The Art Shows help the non-profit generate revenue for the various…
Sedona AZ (April 25, 2019) – Sedona’s new police chief, Charles Husted, is on duty.Husted brings 30 years of law enforcement experience to Sedona, with an emphasis on community policing, collaborative problem solving and partnerships.”I learned early in my career that truly effective policing and sustainable outcomes don’t happen without community trust,” he says. “Innovation comes from creating an environment where others are welcomed and feel safe to participate.”
Sedona AZ (April 25, 2019) – Love quilting? Got questions? Members of the Red Rock Quilters will be the featured guests for Monday at the Museum on Monday, May 6th, 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 (April 25, 2019) – Dena Greenwood was posthumously presented the Norman B. Herkenham Award April 6, 2019, by Keep Sedona Beautiful (KSB) at its 40th annual Native Plant Workshop, for her work on natural environments, bird habitat and education. The plaque was accepted by her husband, Randy Miller of Rimrock.
Christy Fisher and Cattywampus/ PK GregoryElectric Ukulele and HonkabillySedona AZ (April 25, 2019) – Join us for the last show of the 2018/2019 Music In The House season at the Sedona Hub, a special double show with Christy Fisher and her Band Cattywampus along with singer/songwriter PK Gregory. This will be a wonderful and raucous show, with Christy and her Electric Ukulele, expressive pipes, and great backup band, along with singer/songwriter PK Gregory and his distinctive Honkabilly style. Join Christy and PK on Friday, May 10th, 2019, 7:00 pm at the Sedona Hub.
By Ted Grussing… it is fun to let your mind run loose and it was in such a state I shot this formation on Willow lake which appears to be a cave filled to capacity by the Stoneman family … perhaps you are more grounded and see something else in the shot. It can be rather like looking at shapes in the clouds … not quite as soft though.
The Incomparable Celtic Indian Arvel Bird Joins the Bearsheart Family Dancers Onstage at the Old Town Center for the Arts Cottonwood AZ (April 24, 2019) – Arvel Bird (Southern Paiute / Scottish) and the Bearsheart Family Dancers (Hunkpapa Sioux) are together again on May 4th, 2019 at 7pm to thrill the audience with sights and sounds of Native America! This unique concert is a long-time collaboration of Native drumming and dancing with Arvel’s inspiring blend of music borne of his Southern Paiute and Scottish ancestry. Arvel and the Bearshearts have performed together for the past 10 years in many venues across…
Timely and topical new award-winning film debuts at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (April 24, 2019) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The River and the Wall” May 5-7 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“The River and the Wall” follows five friends on an immersive adventure through the unknown wilds of the Texas borderlands as they travel 1200 miles from El Paso to the Gulf of Mexico on horses, mountain bikes, and canoes.