Flagstaff AZ (January 8, 2019) – Flagstaff Arts Council and Greenhouse Productions are pleased to present Kalani Peʻa in concert at the Coconino Center for the Arts on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Doors open at 6:30pm and the concert begins at 7:30pm.
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By Ted Grussing… my shadow … plus one, minus one. The shadow for the lead Ringneck duck was below the crop of the photo so we have two of “me” and one shadow … if that makes any sense I would be thoroughly surprised, but since I am writing the narrative it works for me. Took the shot at Bubbling Ponds last fall and as always I enjoy shooting wildlife in action and by making the crop I gave the photo better composition and hit all thirds.
By Betsy Klein, Sedona Resident(January 7, 2019)Recently I discovered a local 4H group is supporting and the beneficiary of an upcoming wildlife killing contest (WKC) called March Madness in Coconino County. This WKC awards prizes to participants for points based on the animals they kill including bobcats (3), coyotes (2) and foxes (1).Growing up in rural NH where generations of my family owned and operated a farm, I was a young and proud member of 4H. I recall an experience rich in animal husbandry where we worked on projects entrenched in agriculture and science where I proudly showed my yearling…
Prescott AZ (January 7, 2019) – Join in the monthly meeting of Prescott Indivisible at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset, Prescott, Friday, February 1, 2019 from 6 – 7:30 pm. Tricia Sauer, Arizona Organizer for Indivisible, will speak on “The Run for 2020”.Prescott Indivisible is a non-partisan community which seeks to promote a progressive and inclusive agenda in support of human rights and the environment. We focus on local actions in defense of the rule of law, the Bill of Rights and the Constitution. We invite all to participate and have your voice heard.
Prescott AZ (January 5, 2019) – On Wednesday, January 2, 2019, Realtor Bob Beyea representing BloomTree Realty in Prescott, presented a $500 check to Sheriff Mascher for use in the Yavapai Silent Witness reward program. Bob told the Sheriff he and his team want to be part of the solution regarding recent issues involving Fentanyl overdoses in the community. He directed that the monies be used by Silent Witness to encourage tips identifying drug dealers in the area selling this deadly narcotic.
Sedona AZ (January 5, 2019) – The League of Women Voters, Greater Verde Valley is pleased to announce their winter/spring speaker program series. All programs will be held at Yavapai College Sedona, Room 34, 4215 Arts Village Dr., Sedona. The programs are free and open to the public, so make a note of these dates and watch for added programs and events throughout the winter and spring! The programs are a partnership with OLLI.
Camp Verde AZ (January 5, 2019) – The next Music in the Stacks, a free monthly concert series, will take place on Thursday, January 10th at 5:30 pm in Camp Verde Community Library’s Fireside 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.
“Sedona’s Story in Her Rocks”Sedona AZ (January 5, 2019) – Join Keep Sedona Beautiful (“KSB”) for a presentation by Mike Ward, as part of KSB’s Preserving the Wonder(tm) Speaker Series on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.Free to members, residents and visitors – all are welcome to join KSB at 5:30 p.m. at its historic Pushmataha Center on 360 Brewer Road. The evening will include complimentary appetizers donated by El Rincon Restaurante Mexicano and refreshments provided by KSB.
Be prepared for the unexpected; delay travel if possibleFlagstaff AZ (January 4, 2019) – With another snowstorm in the forecast for Arizona’s high country this weekend, it’s important to remember to delay travel and stay off the roads if possible.During recent snowstorms, sections of Interstate 17 north of Cordes Junction and State Route 89A near Jerome closed due to crashes and heavy snowfall. State routes 169 and 260 were also closed. These kinds of unexpected events can occur when there is inclement weather; therefore, it’s safest to wait out the storm before driving.
Sedona AZ (January 4, 2019) – A full-day session on Mental Health First Aid training sponsored jointly by the Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley, MATFORCE, and the Sedona Public Library will be offered free on Friday, January 18, 8AM-5PM, at the Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd, Sedona.
Sedona AZ (January 4, 2019) – Keep Sedona Beautiful (KSB) honors businesses, organizations and individuals in the Greater Sedona Area who have helped to fulfill its mission. Over the years, KSB has given out more than 500 Awards of Excellence in various categories including landscaping, architecture, signage, dark sky lighting, education, environmental stewardship, cultural heritage, sustainability and community service.
By Virginia Volkman, Library DirectorSedona AZ (January 1, 2019) – At Sedona Public Library we greet the new year with the Annual Quilt Show, which features the colorful work of talented local quilters. This year’s show kicked off on December 21 and continues through February 14. Please join us as we share the creations of Verde Valley quilters in a show coordinated and arranged by Quilter’s Store Sedona.A total of 59 quilts are included in this year’s show at the Library. The key to the quilts describes all of them, so be sure to pick up a guide and enjoy yourself…
By Ted Grussing… charging into life in 2019 … actually it was January 2018 when I took this shot, but the intensity and purpose are as relevant in 2019 as 2018. The choice to take flight rather stay and risk a possible fight or other bad thing … no predator on the prowl though, only a guy with a camera. The coot proved to be a beautiful subject.
KSB presents a public update with a question-and-answer sessionThursday, January 10, 4-5:30PM, Sedona Public LibrarySedona AZ (January 3, 2019) – On Thursday, January 17th, the Yavapai County Planning and Zoning Commission will be considering the approval of a 600-space manufactured home development along with an additional 50 spaces for recreational vehicles. The proposed development would be located approximately 2.5 miles west of Sedona, adjacent to Sedona Pines and Sedona Shadows.
Sedona AZ (January 3, 2019) – Summa Totius “the sum of all parts “features high energy Latin / Flamenco inspired music with an all-star cast of Arizona based musicians. You will enjoy this band at Sound Bites Grill in Sedona on Saturday January 5th at 7p.m.