By Ted Grussing… did a lot around the house this morning hoping the temperature would go up a bit, but the sun didn’t have a chance to warm the earth as it was blocked by an overcast sky; it did not deter One, who extended her outing to almost an hour before deciding it was time to come in and continue the viewing from her perch on the kitchen table looking out over the expanse between the 10th green and the 11th tee box where we live. It’s really kinda nice as it is about one hundred yards of grass,…
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Mary D. Fisher Theatre is the home for the opera simulcast and encore eventsSedona AZ (December 2, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the next Met Live Opera presentation of Kaija Saariaho’s “L’Amour de Loin” on Saturday, Dec. 10. There will be two shows that day at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre: 11 a.m. (live simulcast) and 4 p.m. (encore).Plan to come early as Ed Ingraham will lead a pre-opera talk one hour before each production (10 a.m. for the morning show and 3 p.m. for the encore).
YCSO’s No Shave November so successful, it will Continue through DecemberVerde Valley AZ (December 2, 2016) – Back in late October, Sheriff Mascher announced he would authorize the “No Shave November” campaign for all employees. The Sheriff designated Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters as the charity having been aware of their recent fundraising efforts and confirming donations would stay in Yavapai County. A $20 minimum pledge would give that employee the option of ‘no shaving’ during the month as long as the look was neat and trim. Because the initial interest was so high, the Sheriff decided to extend the…
Trea Christopher Grey, Syri Hall and Rick and Carol GandolfoSedona AZ (December 2, 2016) – On Thursday, December 15, 2016 from 4 – 6 p.m., the city of Sedona will host a meet and greet with local artists Trea Christopher Grey, Syri Hall, Richard Gandolfo and Carol Gandolfo, whose inspiring work is currently displayed at City Hall. A reception will begin in Council Chambers and then proceed to the other exhibits located throughout City Hall.
Sedona AZ (December 2, 2016) – The Giving Angels is in desperate need for donations by December 11. Please help them fulfill their commitment to give 600 seniors holiday gift bags this season. The charity provides gifts to independent, low-income seniors in the Verde Valley.Donation boxes will be at community locations November 1st through December 11th. Donations being sought include, unscented lotion, notecards, stamps, kitchen towels, dishcloths, pot holders, game books, and large-print books. It is requested that items be new.
Sedona AZ (December 2, 2016) – The Mental Health Coalition Verde Valley and Spectrum Healthcare Group are offering a full-day session on Mental Health First Aid training on Friday, December 9, 8AM-5PM at Christ Lutheran Church, 25 Chapel Rd, Sedona. The 8-hour training is free, open to the public, and each person receives a certificate of completion.
Sedona AZ (December 2, 2016) – How exciting! The annual Happy Holiday family event will be held on Saturday, December 10. The family fun starts at 11 a.m. in the community room with interactive stories, live music, and crafty activities for children. We’ve invited Mr. and Mrs. Claus, too! Mark your calendar for a morning of holiday spirit and a photo opportunity with Santa.
By Ted Grussing… for as long as I can recall the colorful spots in the clouds on either side of the sun have been called ‘Sun Dogs” and that just isn’t the case … whilst One and I were outside this afternoon, she ducked around the corner and I went looking for her … I glanced up and there she was warming herself up with a wee bit of sun in the clouds … not a chance you can call it a “Sun Dog” … perhaps “Sun One” or “Sun Cat”, but definitely not “Sun Dog”!!! One rules!!!
Inspiring, critically-acclaimed and award-winning film debuts at Mary D. Fisher Theatre Sedona AZ (December 1, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona premiere of the critically-acclaimed audience sensation “The Eagle Huntress” showing Dec. 9-14 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “The Eagle Huntress” follows Aisholopan, a 13-year-old girl, as she trains to become the first female in twelve generations of her Kazakh family to become an eagle hunter, and rises to the pinnacle of a tradition that has been handed down from father to son for centuries.
By Nancy DunstSedona AZ (December 1, 2016) – Come Celebrate The Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition New 20th Year Retrospective Art Exhibition for this First Friday Event as they rejoice and honor their commitment to the Arts which will be in the Sedona Art Center Theater Gallery from 5:00-8:00pm (known as the Barn bldg., next to the Special Exhibit Gallery).
Sedona AZ (December 1, 2016) – Joyful News! Noel had been found and reunited with her moms, her furry companion Bear and the additional 4 canines and 4 felines that make up their family as they are back home in Phoenix relaxing.The long desperate search for Noel that originally took place in the Dry Creek area of West Sedona on November 5, occurred when housekeeping entered the room of a hotel they had been staying at and Noel’s owner came back to find the hotel door wide open and Noel gone.
By Ted Grussing… and that sums up the temperature this morning; about 34F when we took off this morning and 30F by the time we made it to 7500’, but as long as we had the sun coming into the cockpit it was quite pleasant. We didn’t have a lot of time this morning so I took these shots of the peaks from just inside the Verde Valley, looking up over the plateau. I was somewhere between Casner Mountain and Long Canyon when I took this shot looking up over the plateau, more or less to the NNE. On the…
Verde Valley AZ (November 30, 2016) – On November 29, 2016, Sheriff Mascher presented Deputy Daniel McGinnis with the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Life Saving Award based on his actions during an incident occurring in June. On June 24, 2016, Deputy McGinnis was dispatched to a residence in Spring Valley, Arizona, regarding a report of an overdosed person inside the home. Upon arrival, Deputy McGinnis found a 22-year-old male subject barely conscious lying on the floor. Deputy McGinnis rolled the subject on his side and tried to ascertain what the subject had taken, but was not able to find out…
“Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success.” -Henry FordSedona AZ (November 30, 2016) – On Thursday evening, November 10th, over 80 artists, educators, and arts supporters “packed the house” at the Yavapai College Sedona campus. At a public forum hosted by the Sedona Culture Collaborative, they began the process of incubating ideas on growing and enhancing arts education in Sedona.
Sedona AZ (November 30, 2016) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting their annual “Christmas in the Park” FREE open house on Saturday, December 10 from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The event extends free admission to the museum and a day filled with special free activities as a holiday gift to residents and visitors. Everyone will be treated to hot apple cider, holiday cookies and free entertainment and activities. A fire will burn in the red rock fireplace of the old Jordan house, the museum will be decorated in vintage holiday décor and a tumbleweed ‘snowman’ will greet all guests.