By Ted GrussingI think I’ll devote this week to shots I took over the weekend whilst visiting Ted, Sus and Annika (nearly 2,000 of them). Derek gave me a number of hints on shooting the waves which helped enormously, but we’ll start with a land/seascape shot of Pigeon Point Lighthouse that I took as we headed down the coast to Carmel, Sunday morning. I’ll finish the week with the same view, but taken at sunset Sunday afternoon with the setting sun behind the lighthouse. Then there will be three shots of water in between these two shots.
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Sedona AZ (February 29, 2016) – The Jewish Community of Sedona and Verde Valley is sponsoring its third Annual Benefit for the Yavapai Food Council (YFC). YFC administers the Weekend Backpack Program for Kids, as well as “Green Bags” bimonthly food collection, the Bountiful Kitchen (providing healthy lunches to public schools too small to have state-licensed kitchens), and Verde Valley Youth Food Pantries.
Sedona AZ (February 29, 2016) – To accompany the arrival of springtime, it’s natural for folks to expect something new during March. Hillside Sedona’s Movin’ On Gallery is more than happy to oblige by featuring two artists whose work is relatively new to the venue.
Sedona AZ (February 29, 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, March 18, 8AM-5PM at the Center for Positive Living, 45 Castle Rock Rd, #1A in the Village of Oak Creek, The training is free and open to the public.
Cottonwood AZ (February 29, 2016) – Amigos Del Verde Valley Volunteer Coalition today announced its 2016 AMIGOS ADOPT-A-BLOCK home revitalization/transformation project will kickoff May 7th and end on October 15th, 2016. More than a hundred community volunteers are expected to participate.
Top Honors to “The Ataxian,” “When Giants Fall,” “Reparation”; “Dating Daisy,” “Is That A Gun in Your Pocket” Tie for Best Comedies Sedona AZ (February 28, 2016) – “Now More Than Ever: The History of Chicago” was voted Best of Fest among audiences at the 22nd Annual Sedona International Film Festival. Honorees were announced at the Awards Brunch this morning. The no-holds barred Peter Pardini-directed look at the iconic rock band that will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in April had its world premiere at the 2016 Festival. The band opened the Festival with back-to-back sold-out performances.
By the Red Rose Inspiration For Animals TeamSedona AZ (February 28, 2016) – With the 2016 spring season, we will be entering our 7th year of art shows dedicated solely to fundraising for animal rescue; Red Rose Inspiration for Animals, a 501c3 nonprofit, founded in Sedona and inspired by a rescue dog, Rosey. From our humble beginnings until now, we have always been focused on producing small, quality art and craft shows in West Sedona to serve our community. The shows promote a variety of talented artists, some of whom only participate exclusively in these shows. All funds raised make a…
By Adele O’Connor-VernierDirector of Marketing & Public RelationsHumane Society of SedonaSedona AZ (February 27, 2016) – This week we are featuring two dogs that have been at our shelter much too long and need a special mention of their need to find their forever home.In-Take Date of November 2014AllieAnimal ID# 10418Gender: Spayed FemaleBreed: Spaniel MixAge: 3 Years OldPowerful and energetic at 65+ pounds, Friendly and needs to hike to be true to her athletic self. Is there an athletic type out there who is looking for a hiking buddy? Some staff call her “Allie Oop” as a term of endearment because her heart…
Audience Choice Winners Will be Revealed SundaySedona AZ (February 27, 2016) – Despite the Falling Snow, a love story that brings a rare female perspective to the Cold War, received the Directors Choice Award for Best Feature Film – Drama; Landfill Harmonic, a film that follows a Paraguayan musical group playing instruments made entirely of garbage, was named the Best Documentary; and Is That A Gun in Your Pocket, the story of women in a gun-loving Texas town who withhold sex until every gun is vanquished, was named Best Feature Film – Comedy at the 2016 Sedona International Film Festival.Audience…
Information & Perspective by Warren Woodward(February 27, 2016)APS and the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) are planning a new way to rip us off — “demand charges.”A demand charge is not based on how much electricity you use but how much you use at once. In other words, if you have all your stuff powered at once you could cross a set threshold which would then put you in a higher rate bracket for the entire month. Read More→
Prescott AZ (February 27, 2016) – During the month of November and December, 2015, 61-year-old Bonnie Staneart of Prescott Valley used the bank card and associated PIN of an 85-year-old victim without permission. Staneart completed at least 12 fraudulent transactions resulting in a loss in excess of $3600. Following a detailed investigation by a YCSO patrol deputy, Staneart was arrested February 24, 2016, on charges including Theft, Identity Theft, Use of Bank Card without consent and Fraudulent Schemes. She was booked at the Camp Verde Detention Center and has since been released on a promise to appear.
Camp Verde AZ (February 27, 2016) – The Coconino and Tonto National Forests have signed a decision that puts in to place a reservation system at Fossil Creek that will help manage the area better and allow people to reserve spots for the day during busy summer months.
Sedona AZ (February 27, 2016) – Sedona’s 46th Annual St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival will start at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 12th. The Parade Top Sponsor is Sterling Financial Services, the Festival Title Sponsor is AWD Law, and our Over the Rainbow Sponsors are Sedona Fudge Company, Sedona Pines Resort, and Waste Management. This free community event is made possible by these and additional business sponsors and donors, our TV Sponsor Sedona Now, as well as support from the City of Sedona along with a multitude of wonderful volunteers.
Award-winning, Golden Globe and Oscar-nominated films premiere at the Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (February 27, 2016) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premieres of “Son of Saul” (Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner) and “Yosemite” (starring James Franco) showing March 4-10 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
By Ted GrussingSomehow I always feel like I am home again when alone in the sky or back near the sea … and I am here … again.