By Arthur Firstenberg, Cellular Phone Task Force Santa Fe MN (April 12, 2018)Dear Friends, Today we won a victory in the fight against radiation in New Mexico. The Public Regulation Commission has denied PNM’s application for Smart Meters. “The plan presented in the Application does not provide a net public benefit and it does not promote the public interest,” wrote the Commission.The Commission accepted the Hearing Examiner’s recommended decision without alteration.
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Sedona AZ (April 12, 2018) – “Monday at the Museum” will feature a yucca sandal & fire making demonstration on Monday April 30th from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Al Cornelo will demonstrate pre-historic to new world fire starting methods. This includes the hand drill, the bow drill and the arctic strap drill methods. He will also demonstrate how sandals were made from Yuccas. There is no fee for either of these demonstrations.
Prescott AZ (April 12, 2018) – In compliance with section 15-1461.01, Arizona Revised Statutes, Yavapai community college district is notifying its property taxpayers of Yavapai community college district’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level. The Yavapai community college district is proposing an increase in primary property taxes of $896,100 or 2%.All interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing on the tax increase that is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at the Yavapai College Prescott Campus in the Community Room (Bldg. 19, Rm. 147), 1100 E. Sheldon Street.
Sedona AZ (April 12, 2018) – The arrival of warm weather brings a little work, a little play to the city calendar of events.Let’s start with the fun stuff. This Saturday, April 14, the Sedona Food Truck Festival returns to Posse Grounds Park, even bigger and better than last year’s inaugural event. From noon to 6 p.m. sample a moveable feast from more than 20 trucks and enjoy $5 beers. Admission is free, kids are welcome and David Parker and his band The Big Time will provide the music.
By Ted Grussing… air quality like this was common place and whether or not you chose to smoke, this is what the air quality was like in bars, restaurants, sporting events and where ever and whatever. Then came public awareness and studies showing that breathing smoke was harmful to your health … so much so, that smoking was banned nearly everywhere and smokers became pariahs, scorned for engaging in what was deemed a filthy habit. No longer could you find Frank Sinatra pushing Lucky Strikes, Perry Como, Pall Malls … Chesterfields are no longer good for the digestion … the…
Cottonwood AZ (April 11, 2018) – Old Town Center for the Arts is pleased to announce “Ken Koshio & Kenzoo’s ‘Celebration of the Earth’ a special evening concert on Saturday, April 21st at 7:00 PM.Ken Koshio is a world class Japanese Taiko drummer. Taiko is a Japanese style of percussion, which combines music, movement and spirit. Ken pushes the boundaries of Taiko through various collaborations, creating a totally authentic and unique style of music and Taiko performance art.Joining Ken for this special evening of world music is Kenzoo, which includes: John Paul Mendes, Taiko drummer; Dashimesh, Didgeridoo and percussion; Ryon Polequaptewa, Hopi…
Saturday, April 28 at 7pmSedona AZ (April 11, 2018) – Tom & Shondra are back from their successful performance tour for National Performing Artists with their new show called Tom & Shondra’s Musical Extravagaza! On Saturday, April 28th at 7pm, they’ll be performing that same show at the new Majestic Theatre located in the Village of Oak Creek Outlet Center. Joined by one of the finest pianist singers in the USA, Steve Sandner, their 75 minute show is jammed packed with hand picked selections from Tom & Shondra’s vast & versatile song repertoire of stylings! You’ll enjoy the American Songbook…
Northern Arizona Blues Alliance partners with festival for two-night festival at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (April 11, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to partner with the Northern Arizona Blues Alliance to present a two night Blues Festival — “Shades of Blue Revue” — on Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.The “Shades of Blue Revue” features some of the best Blues artists in Arizona. Friday night (April 20) will feature four solo/duo acts and Saturday night (April 21) will feature four bands, all playing in the intimate setting of the Mary Fisher Theater.
Sedona AZ (April 11, 2018) – Prof. S. Sommer will present two talks at Sedona’s Yavapai College, on Thursday, April 12 and on Thursday April 19, start time 6 PM. Dr. Sommer’s first talk is on Climate Change and Our Life Support Systems. The second talk is on Climate Refugees and Arizona’s Future. Both events are open to the public.
Help Stop Prescription Drug AbuseCottonwood AZ (April 11, 2018) – Prescription drug abuse has its grips on our nation in epidemic proportions. Last year in Arizona 790 people died from an opioid overdose, with prescription pain relievers being a driving force. MATFORCE and area law enforcement hope everyone will help stop this abuse by bringing unwanted medication to Dump the Drugs on Saturday, April 28. Medications can be disposed of at one of nine locations throughout the county, including: Cottonwood, Sedona, Camp Verde, Clarkdale, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley and Bagdad.
Sedona AZ (April 11, 2018) – Mom. How can you ever thank her enough? She’s nurtured you, supported you and cheered for you every step of the way. Her influence on your life’s path is immeasurable. Just ask bronze sculptor and gallery owner Ken Rowe, who frequently credits his mom, an amateur oil painter, for his love of art. Standing at her side while she captured the Arizona landscape and created portraits of family members left an indelible mark on Ken, which is why Rowe Fine Art Gallery pays tribute to all moms this May. Join Ken and the rest…
By Ted Grussing… properly preserved yields beauty such as this photo/art image of a Morning Glory I took nearly five years ago. There was a beautiful area filled with Morning Glories near what is now the 14th green of Oak Creek Country Club, but it has now been removed by the golf course for what I am sure are good reasons … I think a lot of balls that overshot the green on approach ended up in the tangle that harbored these beautiful blooms. I took the shot at 8:24AM on September 8th 2013 and there was a light rain coming down. I have…
Filmmakers and special guests will be in Sedona to host film screenings and Q&As at Fisher Theatre; meet the rescue wolf cubs in special presentationSedona AZ (April 10, 2018) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present three films in celebration of Sedona Wolf Week on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 17 and 18 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The event will include the Sedona encore of the animated film “Alpha and Omega” and the Sedona premieres of “The Right To Be Wild” and “The War In Between”. The event will feature a special appearance by wolf pups (Thor, Loki, Kona and…
Sedona AZ (April 10, 2018) – April is Sexual Assault Awareness month and the Verde Valley Sanctuary is proud to launch a dynamic new resource tool for victims of sexual assault called Seek Then Speak. This web, phone, or mobile app helps survivors confidentially gather information, explore options, and take action when they’re ready. Survivors can seamlessly engage with local recovery and reporting resources.Seek Then Speak is available in many languages to increase victim access. If they choose, victims can begin the process of reporting the crime directly to law enforcement and can request supportive services from victim advocacy organizations…
By Jennifer Epperson(April 10, 2018) Recognize this corner? It is part of uptown Sedona’s Stroget, or walking street. Sedona has long been in the news for its eco-friendly tourism, but this final segment replacing the decommissioned 89A highway, completes the ecofriendly uptown neighborhood and business district and elevates Sedona to “Healthiest City”, and been named one of the most walkable neighborhoods in the United States.Sedona banned combustion engines from its city limits in 2050. Citizens, government and the Chamber of Commerce collaborated to change the city landscape to enhance the natural one. Electric, solar and wind powered vehicles form a…