Cottonwood AZ (February 27, 2018) – Kumu Hula (master teacher) Kehau Chrisman announces her 2018 class schedule in Beginner Hula, Hawaiian `Ukulele, and Hawaiian language. Here’s your opportunity to try something new, exercise and have fun, all while becoming immersed in the culture of Hawai`i.
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By Ted Grussing… I doubt if there is any airport tower in the world that could sort through all the incoming and outgoing traffic that flocks of birds create and yet they seem to get along nicely with no air to air encounters, even when the landing zone is at capacity as we can see in this shot tonight … a small rock in the pond already is at capacity and two new would be occupants are dropping in to take their place where no space is evident … and they pulled it off, even though things were a little crowded … okay…
Sedona AZ (February 26, 2018) – In what has become an annual tradition, a group of artists calling itself The Renegades is exhibiting an imaginative collection of art works in the Special Exhibition Gallery of the Sedona Arts Center.The show encompasses works from some of the area’s best known artists, including new paintings by Claudia Hartley and Rick Gandolfo; photographs by Carol Gandolfo and Jim Peterson; weavings by Wendy “The Weaver” Bialek; jewelry and gourds by Pat Priolo; and ceramic pieces by Karl Williams and Mike and Sharon Upp.The exhibit runs from February 28 through March 14 and will be…
The Emergency Notification System will be tested this WednesdayAll contacts in the system will be notified with a reminder to register for those who have not done so. The message will also contain information on ‘Ready, Set, Go’ terminology which YCSO will use in case of a potential evacuation incidentVerde Valley AZ (February 26, 2018) – On Wednesday, February 28, 2018, beginning at 3 PM, YCSO will activate and test the Emergency Notification System, also known as Code Red. The main focus of this test is to alert residents to ‘Ready, Set, Go’ terminology which will be used in the…
Library offers break to parents and caregiversCamp Verde AZ (February 26, 2018) – Starting Friday, March 2, parents and caregivers are invited to sign their 6-11 year-old child/children in at the Children’s Library with Ms. Nadia for a movie matinee on the first Friday of the month. Take time out, run errands or do something for yourself for a couple of hours while we keep your kids.
Sedona AZ (February 26, 2018) – The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley presents an interactive workshop on Sunday, March 11, 4:00 – 5:30 pm on the topic of Spiritual Awakening Through Kabbalah Meditation, led by Rabbi Brian Yosef Schachter-Brooks. Through sacred phrases, movement, chanting, and silence, participants will be introduced to an accessible and relevant personal practice. Donation of $5 for JCSVV members; $10 for non-members.
By Melanie LeeAuthor, “A Year In Sedona~Meeting The Muse At Wisdom’s Edge”(February 26, 2018)There are moments in our lives, there aremoments in a day, when we seem to seebeyond the usual – become clairvoyant.We reach then into reality. Such arethe moments of our greatest happiness.Such are the moments of our greatest wisdom.— Robert HenriNot long after setting up our swanky new art studio in the garage, Louis and I got an invitation from our friend Sedona Rabbi Bernie (“More joy, less oy!”) Kling to join a group of modern day pilgrims who met monthly in homes for an interfaith service…
By Henry Twombly, Sedona Resident(February 24, 2018)If an independent auditor were to do a State of Sedona address, like the President does the State of the Union, it might go something like this… “The governing bodies of the city – the City Council, the Sedona Fire District, and the Sedona Oak Creek School District – spend more money than they receive. The standard concept of a balanced budget seems to elude them; and therefore their policies and subsequent actions can be deemed to be fiscally irresponsible.”Just as the quality of SOCSD schools were graded with a string of Cs and…
Sedona, AZ (Feb. 23, 2018) On Saturday, March 3, Blues Hall of Fame inductee Leon Jay will be performing with his band, in the Sound Bites Grill celebrity show room in uptown Sedona, starting 7 p.m.Leon’s notable style influence flows from the Delta. Acknowledged as a Music Historian, Leon has a passion for rhythmic interpretation and the stories behind it, in all of his music. Leon Jay was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame by the National Heritage Foundation in 2011.A seasoned entrepreneur, performing artist, published author, athlete and loving father with measured successful results in diverse experiences and endeavors in…
Sedona AZ (February 23, 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 March 12th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and join the Verde Valley Woodcarvers. The group, with members from beginners to master carvers, was formed in 1997 by Norm Knight. They have had hundreds of people try their hand at carving since then with several members meeting weekly. Come by with your own equipment or just come to watch these artisans do relief carving, chip carving, and found wood and…
Sedona AZ (February 23, 2018) – John Steinbauer – Usui Reiki Master, Practitioner, Teacher / Sound Healing Practitioner / Intuitive Energy Healer / Empath / Clear Channel Healer / Clairvoyant / Clairsentient / Clairaudient – brings his ‘Energy In Motion’ concert to the Sedona Hub on Tuesday February 27th from 7-8.30pm.
By Ted Grussing… another place I love to spend time is within the incredible world within flowers and Iris’ are among my favorites, especially the white ones with the purity and elegance that few other flowers can match, even another favorite, white tulips. Me thinks this is a good way to close out the week …
Sedona AZ (February 22, 2018) – Red Rose Inspiration For Animals Art Shows that take place exclusively at the Olde Sedona Bar and Grill and Redrock Precision Motors at 1405 West Hwy 89A in West Sedona. The shows are not affiliated with any other events in town and benefit animal welfare through their organization.The shows for March 2018 will be Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on March 3 and 4th and March 24 and 25th.Red Rose has been promoting shows since 2009 at the same location and is proud to represent some of the most fabulous and talented artist. You can meet the artist in…
Camp Verde AZ (February 22, 2018) – Come to the upstairs Copper Room at Camp Verde Community Library on Thursdays through April 12th from 4:00-7:00 pm for free AARP Tax Assistance. AARP Tax-Aides, certified by the IRS, are making themselves available to provide free tax preparation, free e-filing services, and free walk-in service.
By Ted Grussing… February is fading and March is coming, spring arrives in not that long, Iris will be emerging from the soil and let loose an unbelievable display of beauty for a few short weeks. Last year I got a few nice shots including this one of a beauty in my neighbors yard. Did I play with this photo? Sure did, and I kinda like it … a wonderful world albeit it a very temporary world … but then again our “real world” is a very temporary world based on another scale of time. When I was a kid…