Sedona AZ (July 14, 2018) – Compassion is the topic of Meditation Monday led by Sarah McLean at The Pavilion at Posse Grounds on Monday, July 16, 5:30-6:30PM. The program is free, open to the public and is hosted by McLean Meditation Institute, Sedona International City of Peace, Spectrum Healthcare Group and the Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley.
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By James Bishop, Jr.(July 13, 2018)Another world within it lay—-anonDrums throbbing in the distance, dancing and chanting are distant memories of the old days in 1989 when magnificent dancers performed on the Posse Grands. Then they were gone. However, visit the Yavapai-Apache Cultural Center these days near the Casino in Camp Verde at the right time and you may still hear the drum beat, be stunned by ceremonial regalia, and learn about cultures that flourished long before anyone had heard of Plymouth Rock.But what about Sedona? Might these timeless scenes unfold someday again up on the Posse Grounds? “I think that could…
By John Roberts, Sedona Resident(July 13, 2018)City staff and council are fully backing this SIM program aimed to relieve the congestion in our roadways. The overall project is to reconstruct some of the roadway system which serves us. Both the Chamber of Commerce and the Red Rock News favor it. Some residents back it too . But a strong number in town strongly oppose this $30 million 10 year program. That’s why I became interested in learning more.
Cottonwood AZ (July 13, 2018) – Due to the recent monsoon rains, the Verde Valley Fire District is rescinding fire restrictions effective Friday, July 13, 2018 at 8:00am.Open burning will be allowed in the Fire District with activation of a valid burn permit, within the limit of Arizona State Law, ARS 49-501 and Arizona Department of Environmental Quality.
Sedona AZ (July 13, 2018) – Music lovers you will definitely find something on the menu this coming week at Sound Bites Grill in Sedona. Starting Wednesday July 11th this week the entertainment restaurant will be featuring musicians from all over that have chosen Sedona as their home town.Sound Bites Grill is located at the Hyatt Pinon Pointe Shops in uptown Sedona, open for lunch and dinner, offers patio dining with fabulous red rock views and has a Celebrity Show Room where the live music is performed.
By Ted Grussing… words from the Max Ehrmann quote tonight, but which aptly describe the beauty of this shot from March 20, 2015 taken at 6:41P, 4 minutes after sunset … the sky still light above the clouds as Sedona was slipping into darkness. I had been up north shooting the peaks in last light and coming back into the Sedona area. The rock formations on the left comprise part of Mt. Wilson and separate Long Canyon and Oak Creek Canyon. Sedona Airport is kinda of a whitish line near center about a third in from the right and a storm…
Willem Defoe narrates breathtaking new cinematic odyssey at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (July 12, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the critically-acclaimed and breathtaking new documentary “Mountain” — narrated by Academy Award-nominee Willem Defoe — showing July 20-24 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Mountain” is an epic odyssey through the Earth’s most awesome landscapes, showing the spellbinding force of high places – and their ongoing power to shape our lives and our dreams. The film is a unique cinematic and musical collaboration between the Australian Chamber Orchestra and BAFTA-nominated director Jennifer Peedom.
Williams AZ (July 12, 2018) – An elk calf, appropriately named Lucky, was rescued by Bearizona after her pregnant mother was hit by a vehicle on I-40 June 10. A month later, the one-month-old calf is almost fully recovered from a dramatic entry into the world and is on display in her new home at the wildlife park near the Grand Canyon. Lucky is the twelfth wild animal rescued this year by the popular drive- and walk-through park devoted to providing homes to wild animals in need.
Sedona AZ (July 12, 2018) – Elections are voters chance to stand up for what matters most to them and to have an impact on the issues that affect them, their communities, their families and their future. The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley has organized candidate forums for town and city council races in all 5 municipalities in the Verde Valley for the primary election on August 28. Early voting for the primary election will begin on August 1.
By Lauren Browne, Citizen Engagement CoordinatorSedona AZ (July 12, 2018) – I have a unique job in city government: as the Citizen Engagement Coordinator: I get to help shape our public involvement process on major projects. Currently, we are working on transportation improvements in Sedona, bringing to life of our Transportation Master Plan, an implementation effort we call Sedona in Motion.First up is the Uptown Roadway Improvements project, which consists of:
By Ted Grussing… such a welcome presence and so I went for a drive this afternoon and went through some of the heaviest downpours ever … okay, I did have an appointment in Cottonwood I had to make, but I would have taken the ride anyhow just to be out in it and probably find an overview to park, turn the engine off and just absorb the beauty and sounds of the wind whipped rain … then there is the quiet beauty found within flowers like this Orchid I shot in 2015 … seems like someone is living within this…
Sedona AZ (July 11, 2018) – The Sedona Fire District (SFD) lifts the stage III fire restrictions for all portions of the fire district. This will take effect July 11, 2018 at 8:00 am.Recent rains along with higher humidity, increased fuel moistures and the forecast for continuing monsoon activity have lowered, but not eliminated fire danger in the fire district. SFD encourages everyone to be responsible when working with or around fire. Residents and visitors are asked to use caution when using equipment or items that can spark a fire. They are also asked to extinguish all campfires, operate ATVS…
Sedona AZ (July 11, 2018) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will host another round of their popular local history tours, on October 3, 4, 5, and 6, this time visiting historic sites, homesteads and buildings while following the Red Rock Loop Road.‘Red Rock’ was what the area around the base of Cathedral Rock was known as long before anyone ever heard of the name ‘Sedona. Tour guide Paul Thompson, grandson of Oak Creek Canyon’s first permanent Anglo settler J.J. Thompson, spent his earliest growing up years in Red Rock. Thompson leads these tours every year as a way of sharing his family’s…
Prescott AZ (July 11, 2018) – The monthly meeting of Prescott Indivisible will be held at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset, Prescott, Friday, August 3, 2018 from 6-7:30 pm.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.
By Ted Grussing… I saw a bobcat whilst out with One this evening and it reminded me of a shot I took in 2015 of a young bobcat in someone’s yard high up on Merry Go Round Rock Road while heading into town. As always I had a camera with me, but relatively short glass, so I drove way over, almost in the gutter to get some shots of him, he stuck around and I shot while we had a conversation and as I recall I did most of the talking and he, the listening, The camera spoke frequently too,…