Camp Verde AZ (September 10, 2018) – Visit Camp Verde Community Library from now until December 31st to view the National Park Tour Photography Exhibit displayed by Mary Lue Allen. Mary Lue and her husband visited 44 of the 47 National Parks in the contiguous United States during the 100th Anniversary of the National Park in 2016. The exhibit showcases some of the amazing photographs that Mary Lue took during the 35,000 mile journey across the country.
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Prescott AZ (September 10, 2018) – The monthly meeting of Prescott Indivisible will be held at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset, Prescott, Friday, October 5, 2018 from 6-7:30 pm. We will be discussing statewide propositions that will be on the ballot. There will also be two guest speakers, including Bryan Rasmussen from Our Revolution, Yuma. 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…
Deputies grateful for Citizen who aids in locating SuspectCottonwood AZ (September 10, 2018) – On September 8, 2018, at approximately 2PM, 31-year-old Neil Lundy was arrested for committing two counts of burglary in the third degree, two counts of theft, taking the identity of another and failing to provide his name when lawfully detained while in the 600 block of E Rio Mesa Trail, Cottonwood.Background – Around 1:30 PM, deputies were dispatched to a reported burglary just occurred in the 600 block of E Rio Mesa Trail. A description of the suspect was issued to deputies and the Cottonwood Police…
Sedona AZ (September 10, 2018) – Sedona is one of the sites for a public meeting to plan the future of Coconino County’s parks, recreation, trails and open spaces. The county is updating its parks and recreation master plan, and will hold a public meeting on Sept. 17, noon to 1:30 p.m., in the Vultee Conference Room at Sedona City Hall, 102 Roadrunner Dr. Get more information from the county’s master plan meeting flier.
By Melanie LeeAuthor, “A Year In Sedona~Meeting The Muse At Wisdom’s Edge”(September 10, 2018)Like most everybody else in these crazy, wacky times we live in, I periodically find myself in pieces. Then I set out to find ways to collect myself into wholeness again. When I feel I’m not all ‘here,’ I remember the old joke about being not all ‘there.’ Times like these call for serious soul medicine and my go to Rx includes a deep, transcendental experience of meeting the muse via a good jazz concert. Happily, not long after arriving in Sedona, I discovered Jazz At The Church, a…
Cottonwood AZ (September 7, 2018) – The Verde Valley Fire District will be honoring those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 including the 343 Firefighters. The announcement and moment of silence will be held on Tuesday September 11, 2018 at all three Verde Valley Fire District Stations commencing at 6:45 am and concluding at 7:00 am. Please join your Firefighters at one of the following Fire Stations:Station 312700 E. Godard at SR260Station 321120 S. Page Springs Road at Cornville RdStation 36895 First South Street in Clarkdale
Tickets are a chance to win while also supporting the libraryCamp Verde AZ (September 7, 2018) – Members of Camp Verde Quilters Group donated a handcrafted 64” x 72” quilt and two throw pillows to Friends of Camp Verde Library. Sue Chester contributed the fabric and quilt kit and Vicki Noman pieced and quilted it. Beginning Tuesday, September 4 and running through Thursday, October 11, 2018 raffle tickets are on sale at the front desk at Camp Verde Community Library.
By Ted Grussing… Long Canyon near sunset to the NE. Not sure how I missed this shot before, but I like it lot and it is from a viewpoint that you just cannot get from the ground … the sky was magical and so was the light on the rocks. I took the shot February 1st of this year and I was at 7,575’MSL and took the shot at 5:40P; sunset was 5:56P. in the foreground on the left side there is the road that goes out Palatki and on the right foreground there is the Aries home development. Just above…
Camp Verde AZ (September 7, 2018) – Come to Camp Verde Community Library on Saturdays at 2:00 pm starting on Saturday, September 15th for 5 monthly informative education classes on Alzheimer’s and dementia. Each week’s class will focus on a different topic. The classes are as follows:September 15th: Understanding Alzheimer’s and DementiaOctober 20th: Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection MattersNovember 17th: Dementia ConversationsDecember 15th: Effective Communication StrategiesJanuary 19th: Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behavior
Campaigns start in five Northern Arizona cities Cottonwood AZ (September 7, 2018) – The Clean Energy for a Healthy Arizona campaign gathered over.480 000 signatures to get on the ballot, only to be blocked by APS. In the latest episode, opponents subpoenaed some 1600 signature gatherers to Phoenix. But the judge threw out the case.Now local groups have quickly called meetings in Sedona (Sept. 15), Flagstaff (Sept. 13), Prescott (Sept. 21), Cottonwood (Sept. 15) and Tuba City (Sept. 20) to begin informing the public of the proposition and how residents can benefit–and help.
By Cheryl L. YeattsManager of Sedona Public Library in the VillageSedona AZ (September 4, 2018) – Sedona Public Library is pleased to announce the return of Arizona Humanities speaker programs. AZ Speaks is the longest-running and most popular program of Arizona Humanities. Speakers are selected based on their expertise and ability to offer content that inspires and entertains audiences of all ages and backgrounds.Programs begin at 1:30 at the Church of the Nazarene, 55 Rojo Drive in VOC. Generously funded by Arizona Humanities and Friends of Sedona Public Library, programs are free and open to the public.
By Ted Grussing… When I looked at this shot it reminded me of a day years ago, when Corky and I flew up to the Grand Canyon … as we were coming home a Greenhead Mallard looking very much like this one, flew by us at 10,000’. I didn’t get a photo of him as I was too absorbed at looking at him and marveling at the steady beat of his wings as he passed us. We were doing about 60 knots and he was doing maybe 65 to 70 kts. I took this shot down at the ponds.
Sedona AZ (September 6, 2018) – Please join Sedona Fire District at Station 6 to remember and honor those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. There will be a short presentation and a chance to reflect on the events of that day.
Sedona AZ (September 6, 2018) – The 1st Annual “Jazz It Up Sedona” Music Festival begins Friday September 21st with a Grand Opening Benefit Party for the kickoff of the “Jazz It Up Sedona” Music Festival (Fri/Sat/Sun, Sept 21-23) and The 10th Annual Sedona Winefest (Sat/Sun, Sep 22 & 23). A percentage of the proceeds are to benefit The Verde Valley Wine Consortium.
Sedona AZ (September 6, 2018) – Monday at the Museum will host Pumpkin Bread making on September 17th, 11:00am -1:00am. Nothing wakes up the autumn senses quite like something yummy baking in the oven, especially a homemade loaf of freshly baked pumpkin quick bread. Give fall a hearty welcome with Kate Joy of Sun Cliff Sedona at the Sedona Heritage Museum for a workshop on how to make this simple and delicious treat. It’s a perfect breakfast treat for Halloween morning or for your Thanksgiving visitors!