Sedona AZ (January 10, 2018) – The Sedona Heritage Museum will once again present their popular historic sites tours of Oak Creek Canyon’s historic places on April 4, 5, 6, and 7.The tours will be narrated by Paul Thompson. Thompson is the grandson of pioneer homesteader Jim Thompson, the Sedona area’s first permanent white settler who came here in 1876, and son of Albert Thompson who wrote many of the stories in the book, “Those Early Days”. A comfortable luxury coach will stop at historic places from Uptown Sedona to upper Oak Creek Canyon and back. In all, Thompson will explain…
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By Dr. Marta Adelsman Life Coach in Communication and Consciousness www.DrMartaCoach.com (January 10, 2018)Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus have a name for letting go. They call it minimalism, and they’ve taken the concept to new heights of awareness and practice.Recently, I watched a documentary about these two young men. The film followed them on a tour in which they promoted their first book, Minimalism. I felt as if I had put on a pair of much-needed glasses; it brought my world into sharper focus. Wide-eyed, I sat up and took notice.
By Ted Grussing… a good place to reflect and gather your thoughts away from the cacophony of life. Saturday I went for a good walk and ended up at a friends home for a visit and to shoot some birds. Mostly I was trying to get finches in flight and they were swarming like bees around one of his feeders. It was pure joy as I triggered bursts of shots in the hopes of getting some in flight and in focus. I ended up with about 900 shots in the hour I was there and hope for at least a few good…
Cottonwood AZ (January 9, 2018) – Tuesday January 9th at approximately 6:45am the Verde Valley Fire District responded to a residential fire on the 1900 block of Broken Rock Dr.Upon arrival all occupants and pets were evacuate unharmed. There was light smoke venting from the eaves and progressively got worse. Crew had to go interior for an aggressive attack into the attack space where they found active fire.
How do you know you can trust the press?Camp Verde AZ (January 9, 2018) – Camp Verde Community Library hosts a monthly chat with Bugle Reporter, Bill Helm and CEO/Publisher, Pam Miller. How do you know if you can trust the press? Well, first you should meet them in person and find out for yourself. Don’t form an opinion without all the facts. Join us, Wednesday, January 18 at 3:30p in the Fireside Room for an off-the-record chat with representatives from our local press and get the real scoop.
By Ted Grussing… daily we experience blessings, some big some not so big, but they are there. For me, one of the biggest blessings is the text conversation that begins in the morning when Sus, Jogi and I say good morning to each other and then continue throughout the day, engaging in a conversation about things in our days … and then a final wrap on the day. One daughter lives on the west coast and one on the east coast, and me here in Arizona, yet the sense of closeness is as real as if we lived in the…
Cottonwood AZ (January 8, 2018) – The Hart of AZ Art Gallery will be hosting a two day event on Friday and Saturday, January 12th and 13th from 10am-5pm to benefit Red Rose Inspiration for Animals. Red Rose has created a deep connection to the local artist community with their outdoor art shows since 2009. This event will include a silent auction of original artwork and jewelry and an art supply sale. The auction items are donated by local artists in the gallery, with 100% of the proceeds going to the cause.
Sedona AZ (January 8, 2018) – Music in The House is proud to present the CD release party for Ryan Biter’s new collection of music, self-titled “Ryan Biter.” This eclectic, and electric young song stylist is a compelling voice in the “New Folk” melting pot, and with his soulful vocals, deft guitar style, and extensive catalogue of original music, Ryan has fans of all ages. This is a second return engagement for the exciting young singer/songwriter from Flagstaff, Arizona, following up two well received shows at the Sedona Hub in 2016 and 2017! Ryan will be accompanied by singer Holly…
Clarkdale AZ (January 8, 2018) – Get moving and have some fun at Contra Dance in Clarkdale, Saturday, January 20th. Contra dance is an energetic dance form with some similarities to square dance–see examples on Youtube. Michael Barraclough will call every dance to the live tunes of Just Desserts.
Sedona AZ (January 7, 2018) Combining old world romance with new world form, The Black Market Trust brings you a simple, elegant and well-defined classic sound that you will be tapping your toes to. This American pop/vocal jazz band will be performing Saturday Jan. 13 starting at 7 PM and Sunday, Jan. 14, starting at 6 PM in the Sound Bites Grill Celebrity Show Room.The Black Market Trust combines the sounds of the great American crooners and vocal groups with the romantic Eastern European fire and energy of gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Through their handsome vocals and timeless melodies,…
HSS wellness clinic expands services after recent rabies reportsSedona AZ (January 6, 2018) – In the wake of recent reports of hikers being bitten by rabid animals in the Oak Creek area, the Humane Society of Sedona Wellness Clinic, which reopened last October, is expanding services for pet owners. Currently open 2 days a week providing low-cost spay/neuter surgeries for pets of low-income families, the clinic will now be open to the public on Mondays from 2:30 to 3:30 pm to offer low-cost vaccinations. Prices are $15 for rabies vaccinations, $15 for core dog or cat vaccinations (DHLPP/FVRCP), or $15 for Bordetella,…
By Tina AllegrezzaFounder of Red Rose Inspiration for AnimalsSedona AZ (January 5, 2018) – As we at Red Rose Inspiration For Animals, a nonprofit 501(c) 3 enter our 9th year in animal welfare we are grateful to be able to make a difference throughout the Verde Valley.We are appreciative for our supporters and volunteers and would like to wish you all a happy, healthy, peaceful and prosperous New Year in 2018.Our thrift store and artist boutique the Red Rose Thriftique located here in the Village of Oak Creek at 41 Bell Rock Plaza helps us to continue our mission by providing…
A unique opportunity to gather with others around the topic of the Vietnam WarCamp Verde AZ (January 5, 2018) – Beginning Wednesday, January 24 and running through Wednesday, March 28 at 4:00p Camp Verde Community Library is pleased to offer a screening and discussion of The Vietnam War: A Film by Ken Burns & Lynn Novick. This is a 10-week series of 10 DVDs showing weekly on Wednesday afternoons. The series kicks-off with pizza and beverages provided for those participating in the program. After that, attendees are encouraged to bring their own food to enjoy during the program.
Prescott AZ (January 5, 2018) – On December 28, 2017, YCSO Deputy Trevor Hearl and his service dog Vader, as well as Deputy John Bounds and his service dog Cyrus, graduated the Arizona Department of Corrections K9 Academy. The K9 Academy consists of 320 hours of onsite training in Tucson, Arizona. Participants live on-site during the course which takes place at the Arizona Correctional Officers Training Academy. There is no cost to law enforcement agencies for this specialized and very comprehensive training.