By Cheryl L. Yeatts, Manager of Sedona Public Library in the VillageSedona AZ (January 26, 2018) – After celebrating the holidays and ringing in the New Year, the rest of January seems anti-climactic. If you are looking for something fun to do that won’t strain your budget, check out a Culture Pass from Sedona Public Library to plan an excursion in Arizona.
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By Ted Grussing… going through some photos from last summer I came on this shot of a member of the local Gang of Crows going vertical over the 11th tee box of Oak Creek Country Club; easy shot for me to get since I was sitting on the bench on my deck whilst I enjoyed the antics of the various crows that have taken over our neighborhood. I do like and enjoy having this raucous gang of about thirty crows hanging out and they bring back great memories of waking to their noise in the mornings up at the lake…
Sedona AZ (January 25, 2018) – Whether it’s a romantic rendezvous or a girls’ night out, Sound Bites Grill, Sedona’s premiere entertainment restaurant, is the place for people to share their passion for great food, libations and live music, February 14th-17th.Valentines, Day: February 14thWine, Dine and Dance! The ever-popular Wineaux Wednesday will amp up the romance with a libido boosting menu and the addition of bubbly and chocolate wines to the tasting list of 12 sensational wines. For just $15 per person, sip, sample and savor an impressive range of varietals, alongside wine experts who will happily share their insights…
Cottonwood AZ (January 25, 2018) – On Tuesday January 23rd, at approximately 5:48 PM, the Verde Valley Fire District responded to a hazards materials incident involving an acid based drain cleaner on Palo Verde Pl. in Oak Creek Estates.VVFD was dispatched to a residence after the home owner poured an acid based drain cleaner down the drain and a chemical reaction occurred. The home filled with toxic fumes and the occupants immediately evacuated the residence and called 911.
Sedona AZ (January 25, 2018) – Learn more about healing with vibrational sound using Tibetan singing bowls, didgeridoo, and gong. Develop playing techniques, practice on your friends in a special 6 hour Sound Healing Immersion Workshop on Saturday Feb 3rdfrom 12-6 at the Sedona Hub.Co-facilitated by Kirk Jones and Robin Hanbridge, this workshop features some exceptionally superb singing bowls. The IASH singing bowls are artisan crafted for this specific modality and are world-renowned for their remarkable acoustic and vibrational quality. They are new, healing grade, hand hammered bronze meant to have the highest possible healing impact. Limited numbers will be available for purchase onsite.
By Tom Lamkin, City CouncilorSedona AZ (January 25, 2018) – Happy New Year Sedona. I am excited about the potential for 2018 to become the best year ever for many reasons. As you know, Sedona citizens recently had an opportunity to participate in a Citizen Survey about Sedona. I appreciate the time many of you took to respond to the survey as it provides a good base for what direction Sedona could head in 2018. Results overall were very positive regarding how safe people feel in Sedona and what a great place it is to visit. The natural beauty is…
By Ted Grussing… a few weeks ago I was at a friends shooting birds in his back yard and some Bluebirds came in for water. This Bluebird is actually sitting on a rock just above a small pond of water above the swimming pool. The rocks are kind of a distraction so I softened them and reduced the amount of texture in them … our star is as shot in all his natural beauty and splendor. The average weight of a Bluebird is about an ounce and that tiny package exudes beauty such as this … what beauty we share the…
Cottonwood AZ (January 24, 2018) – On Tuesday January 23rd, at approximately 2:22 PM, the Verde Valley Fire District responded to a motor vehicle accident on Western Dr. near Mountain View Dr.VVFD was dispatched to a pickup truck on fire. On arrival crews found a truck on the side of the road with fire coming from the engine compartment.
Sedona AZ (January 24, 2018) – Join us at the Hub on Thursday February1st at 7pm for an out of the box “Wdya’Got?” Once a month musicians and storytellers gather at the Hub to share new (or rarely heard) material in an informal setting where the focus is on the performer in an intimate personal space, followed by the Zenprov Comedy team creating a long-form improv based on what just happened.
Sedona AZ (January 24, 2018) – The Sedona Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau is pleased to announce a regional job fair on Tuesday, February 13 from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. The job fair, which is free to job seekers, will be held at Yavapai College Sedona Center on 4215 Arts Village Drive, Sedona AZ.
By Dr. Marta Adelsman Life Coach in Communication and Consciousness www.DrMartaCoach.com (January 24, 2018)For busy readers, I’ve condensed an article I wrote in 2009 into bullet points for a quick read. The article told the story of a young man who lost his job because he had gossiped about his boss. Hopefully this summary will give you an idea of how gossip can easily make trouble.
By Ted Grussing… is an artform as well as a means of freezing a slice of time so that in the future you can look back at people and events to remember them as they were. I lean more to the artform and as a result I do spend time on some images rendering them more of a work of art, rather than just a freeze frame of whatever. The purpose being to not only present a slice of real life, but a touch of how I view the scene as filtered through my lens, eyes and mind to present…
By Nazih M. Hazime, Fire ChiefVerde Valley Fire DistrictCottonwood AZ (January 23, 2018) – On January 20th the Verde Valley Moose Lodge 1449 graciously hosted their 4th annual First Responder appreciation dinner. Attendance was approximately 200 and included agencies from fire, law enforcement, EMS, communications, Arizona Crisis Team, and search and rescue and their families.The event started with a social hour allowing all agencies to interact under normal condition other than emergency scenes. This was followed by posting of colors – American Legion Post 135 Color Guard (Cornville), Pledge of Allegiance, and then a wonderful full course meal and ended…
By John Roberts, Sedona Resident (January 23, 2018)Controversy has again erupted at the Sedona Fire District ( SFD ) according to the Jan 19th front page story in the Sedona Red Rock News. Tim Ernster, SFD board Member, is accused of misbehaving in a collusion like activity by citizen Dwight Kadar. Ernster wants to avoid answering in a direct manner by asking instead that the SFD lawyer investigate the matter. Why doesn’t he just provide us his side of the issue and be forthright. Injecting the SFD lawyer is an obfuscating maneuver. Many of us don’t like it.Maybe if Ernster…
Make it a stargazing Valentine date that won’t cost you a dimeCamp Verde AZ (January 23, 2018) – Forget Hollywood! Join members of Astronomers of the Verde Valley and gaze at the real stars Saturday, February 10 at 6:30p at Rezzonico Family Park. You’ll see stars, planets, galaxies, and other heavenly bodies that you will never see in Hollywood.Bring your Valentine for an early celebration. Enjoy the beauty of the heavens as seen with the naked eye. Look through carefully calibrated telescopes setup and monitored by experts passionate about sharing their love and knowledge of the universe with others.