By Michelle Dube, PWG PresidentCottonwood AZ (Janaury 13, 2018) – Business Networking for Women in Northern Arizona! The Professional Women’s Group is holding their first quarterly luncheon of 2018 on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. The luncheon is at the Cottonwood Recreation Center from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM and includes a speaker presentation, networking opportunities, and a delicious and healthy meal. And, you won’t want to miss our fabulous door prizes and raffle.
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Free screening & discussion of Being Mortal explores end-of-life careCamp Verde AZ (January 13, 2018) – Accord Hospice of Sedona is hosting a free, community screening of the documentary “Being Mortal” on Wednesday, January 17, 2017 at 10 am at the Camp Verde Community Library, 130 Black Bridge Road in Camp Verde. After the screening, audience members can participate in a guided conversation on what the next steps are in identifying and communicating your wishes about end-of-life goals and preferences.
Sedona AZ (January 13, 2018) – Ruth Marie Palmer, aka Rosie the Riveter, passed away in 2017 at the age of 99. She led a long and satisfying life married to a wonderful man and raised, in my opinion, three great children. She was diagnosed with congestive heart failure in December of 2016. Carol, my wife, was the primary caregiver for the last eight months of her life, but she could not have been able to cope with all the demands required of her mother without the assistance of the organization I am writing about in my City Talk article…
Sedona AZ (January 13, 2018) – “Monday at the Museum” will feature Scottish shortbread on January 29th at 11:00 a.m. In Scotland, shortbread is traditionally served to the first guest in your home after New Year’s Day to ensure a prosperous year ahead. (If your guest happens to be a raven-haired young man, you will be especially lucky.) The most basic recipe is just flour, sugar, and lots of butter, but with a few additions and attention to preparation, your shortbread can stand above the rest.
Sedona AZ (January 13, 2018) – On Saturday January 20th Leon J will be returning to Sound Bites Grill from 7-10pm for a night of Acoustic Blues/Rock, Country, Country blues, and Americana. Leon will be performing with his band. He was inducted into The Blues Hall of Fame by the National Heritage Foundation in 2011. 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. The bands live performances highlight Leon’s vocal and musical talent which has garnered a reputation for…
Sedona AZ (January 13, 2018) – From January 27 through February 5, a unique figure exhibition of drawings, paintings, and other artwork, will be held daily from 10am to 5pm at the Sedona Arts Center Theatre Gallery. The Figure Revealed: Artists and Muse exhibit is intentionally set up to represent a studio setting. It features a collection of art, started in Sedona Art Center’s Monday life drawing sessions over the past four years by 16 regularly attending artists. The show highlights an array of styles, expressions, imaginative responses, and interpretations of the human form, which have been created by artists with various backgrounds and skill…
Sedona AZ (Jan. 12, 2018) The Green Light Dance Band, one of Northern Arizona’s top original Rock ‘n’ Roll vocal groups, performs in concert at the Main Stage in Cottonwood AZ Saturday, January 13 from 8 to 11 p.m.The band, led by songwriters Chicky Brooklyn and Tommy Best, is comprised of some of the finest musicians in the Greater Sedona and Cottonwood area who are part of the Green Light roster of performing artists, boasting an alumni of musicians that include such luminaries as Robin Miller, Uncle Marc Wolin, Eddy Barattini, Dave Rentz, Mike Reed, J.R. Robusto and the late…
By Sophia Zarifis-Russell, Reference AssistantSedona AZ (January 12, 2018) -This is it! This is the year I lose weight and exercise more. What better place to start than the Library. As I stroll down the aisle where the diet books are located, I see familiar ones. I must confess that I am a professional dieter, always on a diet, but never losing weight.
By Ted Grussing… I had a running conversation with a friend during the course of the day about dreams, good ones, scary ones and repetitive ones of all genres. I like the warm fuzzy ones and many of them have played out on my lap as One takes over, curls up on my lap and takes a nap disabling my ability to do anything except enjoy her presence on my lap. I think she is having sweet dreams as she sleeps … she snuggles and brings a smile to my face as the things I was doing are put on…
By Nazih Hazime, Fire ChiefCottonwood AZ (January 11, 2018) – Tuesday January 9th the Verde Valley Fire District promoted a total of 12 employees to Battalion Chiefs, Captains, Engineers, and new hires. Congratulations to all of them as they deserve the recognition. The District is proud of them all and we are sure their families and friends are as well. Their promotions and full time positions take them to the next level in their careers.
Sedona AZ (January 11, 2018) – Organizers of the Anniversary Women’s March Sedona, to be held on January 19th starting at 10 AM from Creative Gateways Gallery, 45 Birch Blvd, right off 89A across from Whole Foods and a rally immediately following at the march’s end point at Vino di Sedona, 2575 SR89A, will hold two preliminary events in preparation for the upcoming march.
Sedona AZ (January 11, 2018) – On January 18, ACLU representatives will make a presentation on the subjects of Immigrant’s Rights and Smart Justice, at 6pm at the Sedona Library. You are invited to attend this fascinating and informative presentation.ACLU is a 100 year old non partisan, nonprofit organization whose stated mission is “to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed to every person in this country by the Constitution and laws of the United States.” It works through litigation and lobbying. The ACLU has over 1,000,000 members and an annual budget of over $100 million.
Sedona AZ (January 11, 2018) – Oak Creek Apples Macintosh Users Group (OCAMUG) will NOT hold a meeting in January 2018. Plans for future winter and spring 2018 meetings will be published in this venue at the beginning of February.
By Ted Grussing… and sweet … we are having the most beautiful and wonderful storms we have had in more than four months and I want to get to bed, curl up and listen to an audio book and enjoy the lightning and heavy rain storm in darkness … and let my mind wander into other places.
Prescott AZ (January 10, 2018) – The monthly meeting of Prescott Indivisible will be held at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset, Prescott, Friday, February 2, 2018 from 6-7:30 pm. There will be guest speakers from “Move to Amend”.Prescott Indivisible is a non-partisan community which seeks to promote a progressive and inclusive agenda in support of human rights and the environment. We focus on local actions in defense of the rule of law, the Bill of Rights and the Constitution. We invite all to participate and have your voice heard.