Sedona AZ (October 26, 2017) – Sedonans apparently have a taste for Wisdom, Beauty and Tea. The Osher Life Long Learning Institute (OLLI’s) new program offering residents the opportunity to hear an interview with a local author (Wisdom), experience a presentation by a local artist (beauty), and enjoy pastries and tea created by the staff and students of the new Yavapai College Sedona Culinary program, has been very well attended.
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Sedona AZ (October 26, 2017) – On Tuesday, September 26, 2017, the Sedona City Council took up the most important issue that they or any other previous council has ever discussed. No, it wasn’t traffic congestion. Not even close. In fact, you could add together the importance of every issue the city has faced, from the revised sign code that got approved that same evening all the way back to the city’s incorporation nearly 30 years earlier, and you wouldn’t begin to approach the importance of this one single issue.
By Ted Grussing… as the USFS continues their assault on humanity it is nice to remember what the place looks like when they are not burning. I took this shot last year from a point several miles E of Sunset Crater, looking to the W. There was a beautiful cloud layer topping out at about ten thousand feet and mid foreground you can see Sunset Crater partially engulfed in clouds. Mt Elden is on the left middle and then the San Francisco Peaks and Kendrick Peak in the distance to the right of the peaks. The gray cinder area just above…
Norway’s official Oscar entry for Best Foreign Language Film at Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (October 25, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The King’s Choice” — Norway’s official Academy Award entry for Best Foreign Language Film — showing Nov. 3-8 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“The King’s Choice” is director Erik Poppe’s commanding take on the true events that turned a brave man into the people’s king.
Prescott AZ (October 25, 2017) – Yavapai County Recorder, Leslie Hoffman would like to announce the following information: The last day to request and be mailed a ballot for the November Election is Friday, October 27, 2017.To vote early in person, please visit the Yavapai County Recorder’s Office at 1015 Fair St. Room 228, Prescott or 10 S. 6th St., Cottonwood Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. through 7pm on Election Day November 7, 2017.
Camp Verde AZ (October 25, 2017) – Join Life Coach Rodger Bates at Camp Verde Community Library’s Copper Room on Saturday, November 4thfrom 9:30 am – 12:00 pm for a free workshop that will help you uncover your values and meet your Inner Captain.
Sedona AZ (October 25, 2017) – Working artists in the Verde Valley will be opening their private studios to the public for the weekend of November 10-12. Under the auspices of the Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition (SVAC) is presenting this exciting self-guided event that is free to the public. The Tour runs daily from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, November 10 through Sunday, November 12th. The Tour’s co-chairs are clay artist Mike Upp and painter Julie Ronning Talbot who are counting the days until the Fall Tour kicks off. “Astounding, gratifying, exciting,” are words both say pretty much describe the phenomenal growth of the 14-year-old Open Studios Tour in…
Cottonwood AZ (October 25, 2017) – Do you have a friend or loved one who is incarcerated and soon to be released? Are you wondering about the excitement, fears and challenges that individuals and families face when someone they care about is transitioning from prison to the community? If so, you are invited to a free presentation called ‘From Inmate to Citizen’ being presented by MATFORCE’s Yavapai Reentry Project.
Sedona AZ (October 25, 2017) – It’s been more than two years since renowned still-life painter Sue Krzyston has been part of a show at Rowe Fine Art Gallery, and she couldn’t be more excited to get reacquainted with Sedona art lovers. Sue will be in the spotlight duringColors of Life on Saturday, November 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. The Phoenix-based artist will unveil at least six new paintings with ethereal titles like Continuing a Heritage, A Special Light and Voices from the Ancients.
By Ted Grussing… spent most of the morning around the house catching up on some stuff and after having breakfast at 1:30P (never fear, 6 shots of espresso by 8:30AM) I decided to get out of here for the afternoon. Since the photos I took yesterday morning showed the prescribed fires SSE of Mormon Lake and well S of Lake Mary, and given that the winds were from the NE to ENE carrying the smoke down our way I concluded that Lake Mary, would be a good place to spend a few hours … so, at 2:00P I was hooked up…
Award-winning films presented in 4-day mini festival at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (October 24, 2017) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to team up with the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley to present the Sixth Annual Fall FilmFest Nov. 4-6 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. The program will feature four award-winning narrative and documentary features from around the world and a heart-warming, award winning short.
Clarkdale AZ (October 24, 2017) – October is National Community Planning Month. Clarkdale is celebrating by recognizing recent efforts made to sustain the Town through future growth.In June, the Clarkdale Town Council adopted an transfer of development rights ordinance. This new regulation allows property owners and developers to transfer rights between existing properties. This important tool will help ensure the best use of property and provide staff a tool for controlling and directing growth.
Clarkdale AZ (October 24, 2017) – Enhance good sleep habits and correct poor ones using aromatherapy and essential oils. Learn how to promote a restorative and natural sleep cycle. All aspects of health and well-being are supported by the quality of your sleep!
Clarkdale AZ (October 24, 2017) – College information and resource website OnlineColleges.com has ranked Yavapai College tenth among online community colleges across the U.S. for Best General Studies program.”We took a hard look at online degree programs, and our new study ranked Yavapai College’s General Studies program number 10 in the nation,” said Kelly Rivett, content coordinator for education at OnlineColleges.com. “We scored each school using several factors including affordability, flexibility and student success.”
Sedona AZ (October 24, 2017) – Come One, Come All and Bring Your Friends! The Arts & Fine Crafts Fair is the pre-holiday event of the year where art and fine creations of beauty sparkle before your eyes and capture your fancy. Ten percent of all proceeds are directly applied to the Sedona Women Scholarship Fund which support local women to further their education.