Sedona AZ (January 3, 2019) – If you have a piece of wood and a wood carving knife, come to Monday at the Museum at Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday, January 14th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and join the Verde Valley Woodcarvers. Hundreds of people have tried their hand at carving with this group since its founding in 1997 by Norm Knight. The group consists of carvers ranging from beginners to master carvers. Come by with your own equipment or just come to watch these artisans do relief carving, chip carving, and bark carving. There is no fee…
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Interactive, all-ages exhibition exploring how technology and engineering contribute to solving national and global problemsCamp Verde AZ (January 3, 2019) – Discover Tech: Engineers Make a World of Difference, a traveling exhibition from the Space Science Institute is opening at Camp Verde Community Library on Thursday, January 10. Hands-on, multimedia activities cover topics such as the creative and collaborative design process of engineering and how 21st-century technology (both high- and low-tech) contributes to engineering advances, are designed to make learning fun.
Sedona AZ (January 3, 2019) – The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau invites residents and business owners to the Community Pulse event Jan. 8, 8-9:30 a.m., at the Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa, 2250 W. State Route 89A.
By Ted Grussing… of the New Year was a relaxing and fun day. Celebrated the new day with six shots of pure Kona espresso over 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream … exercises and then up to the airport, French press coffee with new friends who are interested in buying Mariah, thence to Ace Hardware to buy a snow shovel and a few other items, then home to get the shoveling done. Been 51 years since I have used one of those, but it was kinda fun.
By Karen Walker(January 2, 2019)[Note: On January 12th at 10:00 a.m. at the Sedona Community Center located at 2615 Melody Lane in Sedona, dementia educator and consultant, Karen Walker, will be leading an interactive, one hour class called “Creating Dementia Awareness”. More info→]Alzheimer ’s disease, the most prevailing form of dementia, takes center stage in neighborhoods, churches, families, in the world at large, and yes, even here in Sedona. Days may be long and filled with heartache for those who travel the path of caregiving a person with any of the many forms of dementia. After a while, the caregiving journey can reduce the…
Sedona AZ (January 2, 2019) – Professional photographer Ron Niebrugge will present at the meeting of the Sedona Camera Club starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, January 28th, at the Christ Lutheran Church, 25 Chapel Rd, Sedona. Doors open at 5:30.Ron will kick off the meeting with “AnimalScapes”. He will talk about the techniques and strategies he uses to combine his two favorite passions, landscape and wildlife photography. The resulting images are much different than wildlife images created with long telephoto lenses. Not only can these techniques make your images unique, but they don’t require big expensive lenses; these concepts…
Sedona AZ (January 2, 2019) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its Living History speaker series on Thursday January 10 at 10:00 a.m. at the Museum when Roger Naylor will present on “The Amazing Kolb Brothers of Grand Canyon: Photographers, Adventurers, Pioneers”.
Sedona AZ (January 2, 2019) – Now is the time to register to participate in Sedona’s 49th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. We welcome musicians, civic organizations, decorative floats and vehicles, and community businesses. Show additional support for this fun family event by becoming a sponsor.
Healthy World Sedona Presents Sedona VegFest 2019, a Two-Day Celebration of the Plant-Based LifestyleFrom renowned speakers to inspiring film screenings and cooking demos, the annual event will highlight the benefits of a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet & strive for Zero Waste Certification.Sedona AZ (January 2, 2019) – On January 19 and 20, 2019, Healthy World Sedona will present Sedona VegFest 2019 at the Sedona Performing Arts Center, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road. The event will feature speakers, cooking demonstrations, film screenings and exhibitors — all of which will focus on promoting the health, ethical and environmental benefits of a whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet and lifestyle. The theme for this year’s…
Sedona AZ (January 2, 2019) – The RunSedona Half-Marathon, 10K and 5K events will be held February 2, 2019, beginning at 8:00 a.m.The course begins on Navoti Drive near Bristlecone Pines Road, heads eastward to Calle del Solle, enters SR 89A heading east, then turns north onto Dry Creek Road; the half marathon participants will continue further, onto Long Canyon/Boynton Canyon roads.
By Ted Grussing… looking forward to another terrific year and so much life to live, friends and family to love, places to travel, and accomplishments waiting to happen. It will be wondrous!!! Mirabilis as my friend David is wont to say … Happy New Year David!
By Ted Grussing… those days when things are going good, but still it doesn’t seem that way. Eric and I headed out to Watson Lake this afternoon and I think the high was around 43F and a pretty good breeze on the lake. The water is very low, but the launch on the improved ramp went without an issue. We decided to do all electric today primarily because of the low water level and number of rocks just inches below the surface. For whatever reason the waterfowl spooked early and it was tough to get anywhere close to them and…
Stay at least four vehicle lengths back, don’t assume operators can see youFlagstaff AZ (December 31, 2018) – With another winter storm blowing in on New Year’s Eve, Arizona Department of Transportation snowplow operators will work 12-hour shifts to clear snow and ice from highways.And they need your help to do their jobs effectively and safely.
Cornville AZ (December 31, 2018) – On Sunday Dec. 30th at approximately 1:25pm, the Verde Valley Fire District responded to a motor vehicle accident on Cornville Rd at mile post 2.5.VVFD was dispatched to a 2 vehicle head on accident blocking all lanes of traffic on Cornville Rd. On arrival crews found 2 vehicles with heavy damage and a total of 3 occupants who were still in their vehicles. 1 minor was deemed immediate and flown to Flagstaff medical center with multiple injuries, 2 adults were taken by ambulance to Verde Valley Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. Vere Valley…
Sedona AZ (December 31, 2018) – Join Bill Bassett, long time singer/songwriter, outstanding instrumentalist, and master of ceremonies at the Blazin’ M Ranch along with Jim French, a wonderful Sedona singer/songwriter who draws inspiration for his expressive style of music and songwriting from his deep connection to eastern philosophies, for a special Music in the House double show, with proceeds going to benefit the Sedona Community Center’s Meals on Wheels program. Bill and Jim have been performing for the Meals on Wheels program for a number of years, and both volunteer their time to the community program. These wonderful song…