Sedona AZ (December 8, 2015) – In celebration of the Christmas season, Michael Peach will give a reading of the Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol at the Sedona Heritage Museum on Sunday December 20 at 3:00 p.m. in the historic, and heated, Jordan Fruit Packing Shed.Encounters with the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future teach miserly Ebenezer Scrooge what it means to be human in this perennial holiday favorite. Guests will enjoy Peach’s dramatic and inspiring rendition. Refreshments will be served.
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Sedona AZ (December 8, 2015) – Sedona Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Holiday Central Sedona, invites the community to Tinsel Town at Posse Grounds Park, the largest collection of animated holiday lights in Sedona. This free event features beautiful walk-through light displays that dance to music every 15 minutes.
Sedona AZ (December 8, 2015) – The BookWorm Bookstore in the Village of Oak Creek, is hosting the Book Signing debut event. Lucifer – the Dark Side of Creation is Book #1 of “Spheres within Spheres Series.” The Development of the Cosmos and the Creation of the Faeries, Angels and Spirits. Local Author, Mary Pallais encourages authors to visit the BookWorm Bookstore located in the Outlet Mall in the Village of Oak Creek, 19 Dec, 2016, between the hours of 1 pm to 4 pm.
All-star cast featured in acclaimed film based on best-selling novel and true storySedona AZ (December 8, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of the critical sensation “Room” — based on the best-selling novel and true story — showing Dec. 11-17 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“Room” features an award-winning ensemble cast including Brie Larson and Academy Award nominees Joan Allen and William H. Macy.
By Matthew C. Oskowis(December 8, 2015)I am appealing to the governing board of SOCUSD regarding a subject I believe is important, but alas the District’s administration apparently doesn’t.It came to my attention more than a week prior to the Thanksgiving break that my son who has autism was being consistently picked up at approximately 8:30 am every day. Since the beginning of school this year and the bus schedules given to me by transportation services, my son is supposed to be picked up at 8:20. My son is the last child picked up on the route and is supposed to…
By Ted GrussingI got a lot of flying in and time at the ponds too. Photographed One and Arthur (Anne’s cat) and just in general had an incredible weekend … and I got a lot of stuff done too … amazing!I got this shot of a drake mallard taking off yesterday at the ponds and yes he is a greenhead, but because of the angle of the light shining on him it returns a purplish blue instead of a green. I took the shot almost directly into the sun which was great because it provided fantastic lighting for the water…
Sedona Lit is a new series by Dr. Elizabeth Oakes, an award winning poet and former Shakespeare professor. A Sedonian of three years, she will highlight the literature, written or performed, of Sedona, past and present.By Elizabeth Oakes(December 7, 2015)Two of the most famous artists ever to live in Sedona are Max Ernst and Dorothea Tanning. Moreover, Tanning is most likely one of the best writers to have spent time here. In the second half of her long life, Tanning, already well known internationally as an artist, became a memorist, a novelist, and a poet. Before her death in 2012…
By Adele O’Connor-VernierDevelopment & Marketing DirectorHumane Society of SedonaSedona AZ (December 5, 2015) – This week we are featuring 4 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 June 2015 Meet KadyAnimal ID# 11434Gender: Spayed FemaleBreed: Labrador Retriever MixAge: 2 Years OldDescription: Sweet, energetic, friendly and likes to talk.Did you know? She wiggles her tail with such vigor when she is happy that she is known as “Wiggle Butt”. If you would like to know more about Kady, please call (928)282-4679 or log on…
Sedona AZ (December 5, 2015) – Terry Evans is known for two things: her vintage assemblage art creations and her Traveling Tiny Home, the Wayzless.Both reflect her love for the vintage and slightly offbeat. Thomas Edison once said “To invent, you need a good imagination and a pile of junk”. Terry certainly has the imagination, and she turns bits and pieces of the past into art with a Steam Punk edge.
By Ted Grussing… by any other name is still a rose and a great day by any other name is still a great day. Arrived In Encinitas at 7:30 last night and it was off to a Cinepolis for dinner and a movie, “The Martian” in 3D … some work on the article this morning and then we headed down to the Museum of Natural History in San Diego to see a photographic exhibit and also the Maya exhibit … very cool! A meeting at GIA in the afternoon, dinner and then back to Cinepolis to see Hunger Games Mockingjay…
Sedona AZ (December 3, 2015) – The Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District (SOCUSD) Board of Governors voted unanimously to give Superintendent David Lykins the go-ahead to research the beginning of a plan to restructure the district’s educational delivery model and provide a cost analysis and timeline.Lykins will present the information at the board meeting in January when next steps in the potential district reorganization will be discussed.
Cottonwood AZ (December 2, 2015) – Today at 3 p.m. in Garrison Park, the former Verde Valley Fire District Captain Mike Rauton announced he is running for Third District Yavapai County Supervisor. The seat will be vacated in 2016 by five-term Supervisor A.G. “Chip” Davis, who is running for State Representative.
Verde Valley AZ (December 2, 2015) – Late last month, YCSO Detention Services Staff again deployed inmate workers to provide clean up in high trash public right-of-ways of Yavapai County. The photos above portray an area off Forest Road 9618, west of Highway 260 near Thousand Trails Road, Cottonwood, where an abandoned camper shell and a large amount of trash had been dumped. The Sheriff’s Office plans to continue such efforts throughout the County. Recent projects include clean-up of the Doce Pit camping area – Prescott National Forest, ongoing trash removal over portions of Highway 260 in Camp Verde/Cottonwood, and…
Cottonwood AZ (December 2, 2015) – On December 2, 2015 approximately 11:30 am the Verde Valley Fire District (VVFD) responded to a house fire on Silver Leaf Trail. Upon arrival the crews found a medium size home with smoke showing from the roof vents.Crews went in to an offensive mode and were able to detect the origin of the fire, make access to the attic, and extinguish. The fire appeared to have started around a wood burner vent pipe.
Sedona AZ (December 2, 2015) – The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting their annual “Christmas in the Park” open house on Saturday, December 12th from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. The event extends free admission to the museum as a holiday gift to residents and guests. During the day everyone will be treated to hot apple cider, holiday cookies and free entertainment and activities. A fire will burn in the native stone fireplace of the old Jordan house and the museum will be decorated in vintage holiday decor. A tumbleweed ‘snowman’ will greet all visitors. Museum admission and all activities…