Sedona AZ (February 2, 2018) – The Speakeasy, the Village’s latest restaurant and entertainment venue, has been visionary and downright charitable in welcoming former felon Valerie Valentine (aka Shondra Jepperson), through its doors. Recently released from the hoosegow, Miss Valentine is set to open her once famous-before-she-was-busted review, “Be Mine Or Die.”Guests include reformed mafioso Bugsy Baloney, now known to audiences as “The Love Doctor,” hit man, (Brad Roberts) and singer Al Catraz, (Tom Jepperson) and, last but not least, up and coming newcomer Betty Bimbo. Valerie’s latest show is all about the love that shines on Valentines.
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Camp Verde AZ (February 2, 2018) – Celebrate American Heart Month at Camp Verde Community Library with FREE Health Screenings Wednesday, February 7th, between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. These non-fasting screenings for cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure are sponsored by Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) and Verde Valley Medical Centers. Skip Heyer from the Verde Valley Fire District will also be here to do Hands-Only CPR demonstrations.
Sedona AZ (February 2, 2018) – Sedona’s newest arts information publisher, Sedona ArtSource’s primary objective is to shine a light on the arts in Sedona with several plans in motion to acknowledge and benefit this talented community.Photographer, Greg Lawson, the project’s organizer commented, “Sedona ArtSource is an important endeavor focusing exclusively on the arts and artists of Sedona. By publishing information both in traditional print and new media, Sedona ArtSource provides concierge style information about what is happening in the art scene throughout Sedona.”
Sedona, AZ (February 2, 2018) February is the month of love and many of you will be out celebrating. This weekend you might as well get started at Sedona’s Sound Bites Grill with the live performance of Reggae Artist Walt Richardson presented by Universe Music Productions.
Sedona AZ (February 2, 2018) – Two Verde Valley business owners say the time was right to take advantage of the VVREO revolving loan program.“In our industry, timing is everything,” says Christa Brunori, who co-owns Horsin’ Around Adventures of Sedona with business partner Tanner Bryson. “This is a time when we can devote more attention to business and service improvements, and allow for new growth for our company.”
By Virginia Volkman, DirectorSedona AZ (February 2, 2018) – This February, Sedona Public Library is celebrating Love Your Library Month. It’s our way of encouraging you to take advantage of the many free services we offer and for you to demonstrate your support for the Library.Show your spirit all month by wearing a “Love Your Library” button. Get your free button at the main library in West Sedona (3250 White Bear Rd.) or Sedona Public Library in the Village (51A Bell Rock Plaza). Pick up your button today and show your pride.
Sedona AZ (February 2, 2018) – On Saturday, February 17, at 10:00 a.m., the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley will observe SHABBAT AROUND OUR WORLD with a traditional Sabbath Shachrit (morning) service. The service, in both English and Hebrew, will be led by Rabbi Alicia Magal, with participation from numerous JCSVV congregants.
By Ted Grussing… absolute focus and concentration as this Drake Mallard is lowering his “landing gear” in preparation for his landing on a watery runway in less than a second … he nailed it and with his webbed feet acting as shoe skis and brakes, he settled into the pond with a great, but controlled splash! I love the built in, default, smile on his face … kind of a reminder about the effect that the smiles of we who have a choice can have on others who also have that choice. I like smiles!
Sedona AZ (February 1, 2018) – Professional photographer Mollie Isaacs will present two informative and entertaining programs at the meeting of the Sedona Camera Club starting at 6 p.m. on Monday, February 26th, at the Christ Lutheran Church, 25 Chapel Rd, Sedona.Mollie will kickoff the meeting with “Abstracts With Impact.” She will show examples of many different abstract subjects, and the overall scene from which they were created. Many abstracts can be found in very common places. She believes that abstracts are the poetry of photography, allowing the photographer complete creative freedom with no restrictions.
Rimrock AZ (February 1, 2018) – UPDATE – The 2 deceased persons found inside the home have been identified as Joseph Noble II, 54, and his wife, Cynthia Noble, 47.Preliminary information – Autopsy results have confirmed evidence reviewed at the scene which indicates Joseph shot his wife, possibly while she was asleep, and then shot and killed himself in the bedroom. There was no sign of a struggle in the home and ballistic evidence indicates a single suspect, Joseph, as the only shooter. Detectives noted there were prior domestic violence issues with the couple and Joseph had received mental health…
By Kerrie SnyderClarkdale AZ (February 1, 2018) – Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 10th and join us on Main Street in Historic Downtown Clarkdale for our 8th Annual Car Show & Chili Cook-Off sponsored by the Clarkdale Downtown Business Alliance and the Clarkdale Foundation.From 9am to 2pm we’re featuring cars, trucks and motorcycles on Main Street competing in four different categories for the top People’s Choice award of $100 sponsored by Larry Green Chevrolet, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Graham’s Integrity Auto Sales and D&K Service Cycle.
Camp Verde AZ (February 1, 2018) – Join us on Thursday, February 15th at 2:00 pm for an Author Talk by W.L Jardine, author of the book Beyond Bedrock. The Author: W.L. Jardine (aka Wendy Krause) is a lover of history and stories that bring out the resourceful natures we have been blessed with. She is the eldest of seven, a situation that often required resourcefulness. She taught industrial arts at an inner-city high school for several years.
By Morgan Langan, Cornville Resident(February 1, 2018)Arizona is a non-judicial foreclosure state as are 31 other states. This means that a judge will never question paperwork submitted by a bank, the result is that your family home can be taken by a bank even if the banks’ documents are fraudulent.In Yavapai County Arizona, the County officials actually assisted a bank in the foreclosure of one family’s home. Morgan Langan and his family purchased a home and the adjacent land in Cornville Arizona in 2007. In 2014, Langan combined the parcels as one parcel following directions from County Development Services Department…
Sedona AZ (February 1, 2018) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its Living History speaker series on Wednesday February 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the Museum when photographer Ted Grussing will present on “Sedona Wildlife Photography”.Ted is a photographer, naturalist, attorney, author, public speaker, pilot, businessman, gem cutter, jewelry designer, caregiver and family man. His work focuses on the transient beauty that surrounds each of us every day. In the photo collection he will be sharing, he will focus on “…our non-human friends and neighbors, with whom we share this wonderful place.”
Sedona AZ (February 1, 2018) – From now through the end of April, Sedona s City Hall is showing the exciting and fresh collection of new paintings created by Allison Rae Nichols. Save the date to meet and greet Nichols at her reception at City Hall on Wednesday, February 21st from 4:00-6:00 pm.Inspired by themes of romantic love and as the vehicle to express the intricacies of partnership, Allison uses two miniature figurines in her collection, which represent Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. The characters are emboldened by a surreal journey that offers insight into topics of vulnerability, compromise, joy,…