Author: Tommy Acosta

Tommy Acosta is the publisher, editor, and lead opinion writer of Sedona.biz, the hyperlocal cyber magazine known as "The Voice of Sedona and the Verde Valley." He writes on local issues, politics, national affairs, culture, and personal reflection, often with a provocative or satirical tone.In addition to his work as a writer, Acosta is a working musician and reflexologist. He has written extensively about the challenges Sedona's musicians face, noting their low pay despite the town's vibrant music scene.Acosta describes himself as a "political actualist," rejecting strict party affiliations and instead focusing on how people are manipulated by political processes. His coverage spans local Sedona issues, tourism, short-term rentals, cultural events, community building, as well as national commentary and critiques of political figures, sometimes through imaginative pieces like "What Would Tommy Do?"Acosta is deeply engaged in Sedona's cultural and spiritual community, advocating for local musicians, artisans, and businesses, and writing about Sedona's unique identity as a spiritual and artistic hub.

Sedona AZ (January 23, 2018) – A special, intimate concert is coming to the Hub at 5pm in January 31st.  Surrounded by the Healing Interconnections art exhibit, with natural light coming through the windows, allow Nova’s native flute music to wash over you as it climbs to the high beamed ceiling.

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By Ted Grussing… another week is underway and methinks it shall be a very good one … have full clearance on the hip thing and waiting for my flight instruments to be returned so I can get back in the sky … maybe a couple of weeks to get the boat back in the water somewhere and in the meantime it is nice to be walking the neighborhood and the Ponds in Page Springs again after a year of not being able to do it. Geez, what a great start to the week!

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Camp Verde AZ (January 22, 2018) – Camp Verde Community Library is increasing its open hours in response to community demand for use of the facility. The new hours will allow families, students and working adults more choices for getting to the library during the week. Beginning Monday, January 29, the library will be open Monday – Thursday from 9:00a to 8:00p and Friday – Saturday from 9:00a to 5:00p.Camp Verde Community Library is located at 130 Black Bridge Road, Camp Verde AZ. For more information about this or any other program at the Library, visit www.cvlibrary.org or call 928-554-8380.

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A single online application matches students with 100+ scholarship awardsSedona AZ (January 22, 2018) – The Arizona Community Foundation’s online scholarship portal is now accepting applications, making scholarship funding opportunities available to students across Arizona for the 2018-19 school year. This year, ACF is proud to announce a number of new scholarships to support Arizona foster children, law enforcement families, and community minded students.

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Sedona AZ (January 22, 2018) – After 6 weeks at the Sedona Hub, a beautiful inspiring art show is coming down, with two closing events – a panel discussion on Wednesday 24th at 6pm and a unique Dance/Concert on Friday 26th at 7pmwith  the ‘Moving Edge Ensemble’ from Prescott. Moderated by Bob Ellis (Program Director, Natural History Institute), this diverse panel will explore the role of nature in our good health and healing. Just how is that nature affects in our wellness? Studies and personal experience indicate it is a pretty powerful force for good health.

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Clarkdale AZ (January 19, 2018) – On Thursday January 18, at approximately 10:14 PM, the Verde Valley Fire District responded to a Residential Fire at the 500 block of First North Street in Clarkdale.VVFD was originally dispatched to the for a “smell of plastic burning” in the area. On arrival they found Clarkdale PD on scene and smoke billowing out of the attic and roof vents from a home. They upgraded to a working fire and made entry where they found smoke filling the structure from floor to ceiling.

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Sedona AZ (January 19, 2018) – Love quilting? Got questions? Members of the Red Rock Quilters will be the featured guests for Monday at the Museum on February 5th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Perhaps bring a small project to work on and enjoy the fellowship of quilting by getting your questions answered or just talking about the joy of quilting. They welcome all levels of quilters, fabric lovers, guests and traveling quilters. There is no charge for this demonstration.

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Sedona AZ (January 19, 2018) – Bring your sweetie to KSB on Wednesday, February 14, for a discussion about “Red Lava Amongst the Red Rocks:  Volcanoes of the Mogollon Rim” as part of Keep Sedona Beautiful’s Preserving the Wonder™ Speaker Series.

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By Anne Marie Mackler, Development DirectorSedona AZ (January 19, 2018) – Are you working on your 2018 budget? I sure am. Along with my goals to eat healthier, work out harder, and read more books, I’m planning on ending 2018 in the black. It’s the time of year when we review the numbers, whether in our personal or business budgets, and determine how to deepen our savings and spend with forethought. One expense line item we simply can’t forget is charitable giving.

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By Ted Grussing… that I will not be shot … I stopped over to see Jenny’s exhibits at Sedona Art Center in Uptown yesterday and I was thoroughly entertained by the creative and beautiful art she created for the exhibit. I love the creativity which she utilized in her work and told her I wanted to take a shot of her and do something which I thought would be in keeping with the spirit of her exhibit and send it out … so this is it. With any kind of luck Jenny will like this image and I will be…

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Verde Valley AZ (January 18, 2018) – Verde Valley RAIN (Rural Activation and Innovation Network) is pleased to announce grants are available for Verde Valley organizations seeking to build or expand informal education programs/experiences with a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) focus. Informal education programs are eligible to apply if they take place outside of school hours; they can also target other populations or entire communities. Grant application forms and details are available at www.4azrain.org. Applications for the first round of funding are due by February 1, 2018.

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Sedona AZ (January 18, 2018) – The Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley is launching  its series of Mental Health Monday 2018 programs on Monday, January 29, 10:00-11:30am in partnership with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Yavapai College, 4215 Arts Village Dr., Sedona. The programs are free and open to the public.The subject of the January 29 meeting is “The Dangers of Self-Medicating Emotional or Psychological Pain with Drugs, Alcohol or Addictive Behaviors.” The featured speakers include Damien Browning, CEO and Founder of Steps to Recovery Homes and Linn Montjoy, Leader of an Intensive Care Management Team helping adults with substance abuse disorders at Spectrum Healthcare…

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Sedona AZ (January 18, 2018) Flamenco and classical guitarist Esteban has been performing in Sedona for over 20 years. As an artist in residence at Sound Bites Grill he performs there once or twice per month. Playing with his daughter Teresa Joy (violinist), pianist Raul Yanez and drummer Joe Morris…the band kicks off their 2018 season with the first concert Jan 27th at 7pm.You will sit as close as 4 feet from Esteban in the celebrity show room at Sound Bites Grill. The venue is extremely intimate with every table a good seat for the performance and is a must see…

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