Prescott Valley AZ (November 4, 2018) – MATFORCE and the Yavapai County Suicide Prevention Coalition invite you to attend a SafeTalk training to learn how to identify and respond to suicide thoughts and situations.Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t truly want to die, but are struggling with pain in their lives. Through their words and actions, they invite help to stay alive. SafeTalk teaches participants to recognize these invitations, engage with the persons with thoughts of suicide, and connect them with resources to help them be safer from suicide.
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Sedona AZ (November 4, 2018) – Emerson Theater Collaborative, in cooperation with the City of Sedona, Accord Hospice of Sedona, Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots, Friends of Jack Jamesen Memorial Sculpture Park and Gigi Rock Productions presents playwright Pat Kruis Tellinghusen’s World War II Radio Christmas at Vista Hall, The Collective Sedona in the Village of Oak Creek December 6-7 and 14-16, 2018.
By Sherry Twamley, Editor and Publisher, Verde Village News (November 4, 2018)The purpose of this editorial is to provide an overview of the multiple financial crises that are about to drown Cottonwood taxpayers. Regardless of one’s ideology, it’s not hard to see that a problem exists. The city has more IOUs than available funds or projected returns to pay the IOUs. There are only TWO (2) WAYS to fix the City’s distressed finances/weak cash flow, namely; 1) Cut the bottom line (expenses) 2) Or grow the top line (the economy) to boost income/revenues. The problem is simple: the City of Cottonwood…
Mary D. Fisher Theatre is the home for the opera simulcast and encore eventsSedona AZ (November 2, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the next Met Live Opera presentation of Nico Muhly’s “Marnie” on Saturday, Nov. 10. There will be two shows that day at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre: 11 a.m. (live simulcast) and 4 p.m. (encore).Plan to come early as Ed Ingraham will lead a pre-opera talk one hour before each production (10 a.m. for the morning show and 3 p.m. for the encore).
2 Suspects In-custody from home known for Drug SalesCornville AZ (November 2, 2018) – On October 22, 2018, around 4:30 PM, deputies were dispatched to the 5900 block of E Tee Time Court in Cornville. Medical personnel were already on scene and treating 30-year-old Kaila Van Orden for a possible heroin overdose. Kaila was initially found passed out in the driver’s seat of a vehicle with her 9-year-old daughter present.Deputies learned that Kaila arrived at the E Tee Time Court home and went inside with her daughter who later found her inside a bathroom holding a syringe. Kaila’s daughter told…
Sedona AZ (November 2, 2018) – The Sedona Heritage Museum’s annual Veterans Day tribute will be on Sunday, November 11 beginning at 12:00 p.m./noon at the Museum. This is an hour later than usual because the holiday lands on a Sunday this year.All veterans of all U.S. service branches, active military, family and friends, and residents who want to show their appreciation to those who have served and are now serving are invited to be guests of the Museum at Sedona’s annual memorial and program of appreciation.
By John Tamiazzo, PhD (November 2, 2018)I read a story about a man who was building a home. One day he was nailing two boards together and accidently hit his thumb with the hammer. It was a direct hit and the resultant pain was unbearable. To ease his discomfort, he began to wildly jump up and down as he shouted obscenities. Far in the distance, two elderly women were taking a stroll in the countryside and stopped to watch his antics. One of the women commented, “Look how beautiful he sings and dances,” and then continued on their leisurely walk.…
By Virginia Volkman, DirectorSedona AZ (November 2, 2018) -Recently, we announced the winners of Sedona Public Library’s 60th anniversary writing contest and published excerpts from the first-place winners in each age category. In this column, we’re pleased to present the entire submission from young local poet Felicia Foldes, the third-place winner in the teen category.In her inspiring poem, Felicia describes 60 library programs and activities she has enjoyed over the years, from her early childhood to the present day. Congratulations, Felicia, on your winning entry, and thank you for highlighting many wonderful library programs for people of all ages. We’re…
By Ted Grussing… I came on this guy on Hwy 77 in Wisconsin, cutting over from I-35N to US 63 at Minong before heading up US 63 to Gordon where we take County Y heading to the Upper Eau Claire lake. He was near the road dining on whatever and he took off for a tree a few hundred feet away. I have never seen a larger Bald Eagle than this guy and he had a wingspan of at least eight feet. I got the car to a stop and backed up to where he had been, retrieved the Nikon…
Northern Arizona Blues Alliance partners with festival for one-night concert at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (November 1, 2018) – On Friday, Nov. 9, Sedona is turning Blue once again for the “Shades of Blue Revue” at the Mary Fisher Theater from 7-10 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the Northern Arizona Blues Alliance (NAZBA) and features some of the best Blues artists in Arizona.The concert features three fabulous acts, two of which won their respective solo/duo and band competitions, recently held in Clarkdale, AZ and will be competing in the Blues Foundation’s 35thInternational Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis on January 21st through…
Drivers should use caution and allow extra travel timeSedona AZ (November 1, 2018) – The Arizona Department of Transportation advises drivers to plan for lane closures on north- and southbound State Route 89A near Sedona between mileposts 389 and 374 while crews maintain roadside vegetation.The work is scheduled to occur from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, through Thursday, Nov. 8.
Sedona AZ (November 1, 2018) – If you have a piece of wood and a wood carving knife, come to Monday at the Museum at Sedona Heritage Museum on Monday, November 12th 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…
Clarkdale AZ (November 1, 2018) – The Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County and Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona have partnered with Yavapai College to present their annual Cash for College Scholarship Awareness Nights. Two events will provide opportunities for local students, their families, and educators to learn more about post-secondary scholarships, vocational trainings, and certificates available for both traditional and non-traditional college students.
Cottonwood AZ (November 1, 2018) – 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.
Sedona AZ (November 1, 2018) – Join Keep Sedona Beautiful (“KSB”) for a discussion by Janeen Trevillyan, Sedona Heritage Museum President and Historian, as part of KSB’s Preserving the Wonder™ Speaker Series on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. 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.