Author: Tommy Acosta

By Robyn Prud’homme-BauerVice President, LWV Greater Verde ValleySedona AZ (September 14, 2018) – In preparation for the upcoming November 6 general election, the League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley is hosting the following candidate forums. Yavapai College Board of Governors – District 3 Candidate Forum will be held on September 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Cottonwood Recreation Center, 150 So. 6th Street, Cottonwood.Camp Verde Mayor Run-off Forum will be held on September 27 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Camp Verde Community Library, Fireside Room, 130 Black Bridge Rd., Camp Verde

By John Tamiazzo, PhD (September 14, 2018)Endorphins are among the brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters. They are found in various parts of the brain, the pituitary gland and the spinal cord, but their release is primarily through the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland is a pea-sized structure located at the base of the brain, just below the hypothalamus and attached to it by nerve fibers. Because of the brain’s remarkable design and miraculous inner workings, the hypothalamus brilliantly controls the pituitary glands activity. In 1977 Roger Guillemin and Andrew W. Schally won a Noble prize for their amazing research and…

Sedona AZ (September 14, 2018) – Sedona Public Library is pleased to partner with the Sedona International City of Peace and Rotary Club of Sedona for the second Sedona Human Library™ event, on Sunday, September 23rd, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  at the Library on White Bear Road.The event is part of the Human Library project (www.humanlibrary.org), an international effort that is now local. This global movement for social change has the potential to alter our hearts and minds as to how we regard those in our community who struggle with all kinds of societal judgments…

By Ted Grussing… this Great Blue Heron rolls into a position where his wings are giving him full flaps and also very effective air brakes, he is also positioned for his long legs to give him excellent shock absorbers as he touches down the joints in the legs fold so as to allow the body to come forward and the feet to lock on to the ground … maybe a small bounce and quick step or two. Anyhow, I like it and hope you do too.

Sedona AZ (September 13, 2018) – The music of The Eagles is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time. Join the finest Eagles tribute band — The Long Run — for a special tribute to the music of one of the most beloved classic bands ever to grace the stage. The Long Run will bring their tribute to the music of The Eagles to the “Rhythm at the Ranch” event on Saturday, Sept. 22, presented by the Sedona International Film Festival. This special fundraising event will include an outdoor concert on the lawn of the Indian Creek…

By Carson RastonCamp Verde AZ (September 13, 2018) – Join us on the 4th Friday of every month at 12:30 pm in the Copper Room at Camp Verde Community Library for a Caregiver Support Group by NACOG Area Agency on Aging​.  Come learn about more resources and find peer support from other caregivers. Free and open to the public. For more information on Aging Services, contact NACOG Area Agency on Aging at 1-877-521-3500.Camp Verde Community Library is located at 130 Black Bridge Rd. Camp Verde, AZ.  For more information about this or any other program in the library call (928) 554-8391.

Sedona AZ (September 13, 2018) – Members of the Verde Valley Weavers and Spinners Guild will have their spinning wheels humming for “Mondays at the Museum” at the Sedona Heritage Museum on September, 24th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The spinners’ guild was formed over 35 years ago by Mary Pendleton of the Pendleton Weaving studio in Sedona along with a few weavers in the Verde Valley. The guild continues today with some 40 to 50 members actively pursuing Fiber Arts such as weaving, spinning, basket-making, dyeing and knitting. They would be happy to share their art with you, and to…

Sedona AZ (September 13, 2018) – Beginning Monday, September 17, 2018, Suddenlink will service the Coldwell Banker building at 195 SR 89A, with construction on Brewer Road only. Since some of the work will be digging in parts of the roadway, the southbound lane on Brewer Road will be closed and traffic control measures will be taken. Access to Brewer Road can be made via SR 179 to Ranger Road. Northbound Brewer Road will remain open.Work is scheduled between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. and is expected to be completed by the end of the day on Wednesday, September 19, 2018.For more information on the…

By Ted Grussing… I am always shooting planes as they come over head and I delete 99% of them when I upload the photo to the computer. Once in a while you get the opportunity to get the moon in the shot and have it planted against the moon surface image. So far I have not got one full on the surface, but I did get this one where a Southwest Airlines 737 caught a piece of the moon. There were no clouds and so to turn an incredibly boring shot into something more fun to view, I spent some…

Mary D. Fisher Theatre joins theaters around the world for special one night eventSedona AZ (September 12, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to join theaters around the world to present a one-night only world premiere of “An American in Paris: The Musical” on Thursday, Sept. 20 at 3 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“An American in Paris: The Musical” — the breathtakingly beautiful Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, inspired by the Oscar-winning MGM film — tells the impassioned story of discovering love in the “City of Light”. This extravagant production features the gorgeous music and lyrics of George…

Museum Offers Free Admission as Smithsonian Museum Day Participant Sedona AZ (September 12, 2018) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will open its doors free of charge to all Museum Day ticketholders on Saturday, September 22, 2018 as part of SmithsonianMagazine’s 14th annual Museum Day.Museum Day represents a nationwide commitment to access, equity and inclusion. Over 250,000 people downloaded tickets for last year’s event and Museum Day 2018 is expected to attract more museum-goers than ever before.

Acknowledging the Verde Valley Wine ConsortiumSedona AZ (September 12, 2018) – Get ready for a wine filled weekend in Sedona. Not only is this the 10th annual Sedona Winefest it is also the first annual Jazz it Up Sedona Music Festival. Friday Night Sept 21st Sound Bites Grill has the synergy of wine, jazz and fine food to benefit the Verde Valley Wine Consortium (VVWC) with a kickoff party to celebrate the events. Wine tourism has really exploded in the Verde Valley and the VVWC has been an integral part of this amazing industry. All the fun begins at 6 p.m. Friday Night Sept 21st.

Sedona AZ (September 12, 2018) – Say good-bye to hot summer days and hello to vibrant fall foliage during Fall in Love with Art at Rowe Fine Art Gallery. Fall is a special season for wildlife sculptor and gallery co-owner Ken Rowe. It’s during this all-too-short season that Ken heads to Flagstaff, camping gear in tow, to spot herds of elk. The ethereal albeit enormous creatures have a good chance of winding up in one of Ken’s bronze sculptures such as his latest, Answering the Challenge, which is currently available for pre-order.

By Dr. Marta Adelsman Life Coach in Communication and Consciousness www.DrMartaCoach.com (September 12, 2018)You may have heard how I-messages or I-statements, when you use them in your conversations, serve those conversations.  “What,” you may ask, “is an I-message?”I-messages or I-statements happen when you talk about your own feelings, beliefs, or values.  They come in handy when you want to give constructive criticism or to settle conflicts. You-statements, on the other hand, focus on the person you’re speaking to.  For example, “You communicated poorly when you said that.” 

By Ted GrussingThis is a shot I took earlier this year at Watson lake and his perch on top of one of the granite rocks near shore, gave the impression that he was scanning the horizon for any incoming threats and his vigilance would keep everyone safe from all the threats out there. Kind of a lonely sky, but life is everywhere and we all share life in the present amongst the vastness of the universe … ultimately, alone, like this Canada Goose … staring and maybe wondering.