Cottonwood AZ (August 4, 2015) – Fifty-four teachers and three principals recently received training on the ‘Good Behavior Game.’The Good Behavior Game program is a proven approach to managing classroom behaviors that rewards children for displaying appropriate, on-task behaviors. It is designed for kindergarten through fourth grade students. MATFORCE and the Arizona Community Foundation helped sponsor the training, which was held in both Prescott and Cottonwood.
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Sedona AZ (August 4, 2015) – The City of Sedona is currently seeking to fill three positions on the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning and Zoning Commission is one of three City Commissions and Boards required by the State of Arizona. This voluntary body is made up of seven citizens appointed by City Council.
By Ted Grussing… to have a dumb day … to be excited about wringing the neck of whoever it is that created a Netflix series you can’t wait to not watch again, because that is the day I had today and the wrap of the day is underway … soon sleep and the day is over.
By Zach RichardsonSedona AZ (August 3, 2015) – We live in a great community with great people. So why does it appear the Red Rock News is on a mission to destroy Sedona’s great school district?The paper seems to continually make factless accusations with twisted reporting of school district events and issues which have demoralized our school staff, hindered teacher recruiting and retention, scared away existing and potential students and falsely swayed community opinion to question the dedicated-hard work of Sedona’s schools staff. The newspaper seems to have become a major negative influence on our school district that diminishes morale, erodes community financial…
Sedona AZ (August 2, 2015) – Hello! We are Freckles and Rocky. We are new tenants at the Humane Society of Sedona. We once lived on a ranch together and although our chances are slim to be adopted together . . . that would be our greatest wish! We love each other immensely!Let me tell you about me! I am Freckles and I am a 2 year old German Shepherd Mixed breed of dog. I am a spayed, beautiful female that is well behaved, sweet, and I like to get lots of exercise. I did get to run on the…
Story of six-time Grammy-winner Amy Winehouse featured at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (August 2, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to continue its summer music film series with the one-night-only screenings of “Amy” — an award-winning documentary about the late Amy Winehouse featuring such music legends as Tony Bennett, Alicia Keys, Beyoncé and more. The film will show Monday, Aug. 10 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.From BAFTA award-winning director Asif Kapadia (“Senna”), “Amy” tells the incredible story of six-time Grammy-winner Amy Winehouse – in her own words. Featuring extensive unseen…
Award-winning and inspiring new documentary premieres at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (August 1, 2015) – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to continue its summer documentary series with the one-night-only screenings of “Tap World”, an award-winning, entertaining and inspiring new documentary. The film will show Thursday, Aug. 13 at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.“The language of music is rhythm. Rhythm is the language of life. Ryhthm is the international language,” so says one of the tap dancers in “Tap World”, a documentary film that looks at the lives and contemporary styles of the…
By Ted Grussing… sunset at the beach is wonderful and it can be golden as seen in the image tonight. In Sedona we get the warm light on the rocks and on west facing beaches the warm light is on the surf and we can dream on the colors knowing that soon they will slip into the night and darkness. Even as we find beauty in what we call the golden years and even as the surf continues to wash up on the beach after the light has gone, we continue our journey, done with the human experience, but the…
Flagstaff AZ (July 31, 2015) – UPDATE – Perimeter burnout operations for the Echo fire concluded Wednesday and the lightning-caused wildfire that began on July 17 is completely lined, with only small internal pockets still burning and smoldering.Smoke from the Echo fire should no longer impact surrounding communities such as Flagstaff and Sedona, and only residual smoke will be noticeable to those in the immediate area of the wildfire due to internal areas continuing to smolder. The fire received light to moderate rainfall yesterday, and crews will continue to monitor the pockets of unburned areas.
By Michelle LloydVVHS Board TreasurerCottonwood AZ (July 31, 2015) – The Verde Valley Humane Society is reaching out to the community to ask for dog and cat food donations so we can replenish the supply quickly as we are running low. (All donations are tax-deductible). The furbabies require:Purina ProPlan Adult Dog and Puppy FoodIams Adult Cat Orange Bag…Purina Kitten Yellow BagPine Pet Bedding Pellets or Cozy ‘N Fresh Natural Pine Pellets (Preferred Litter from Tractor Supply)Other cat litter – except clay
Sedona AZ (July 31, 2015) – The Sedona Community Pool, located at 570 Posse Ground Road in Posse Grounds Park, is open for business this fall through November 14, 2015. The fall schedule will offer Open Swim, Lap Swim and Water Aerobics.
Sedona AZ (July 31, 2015) – On Thursday, August 13th, at 6:30 PM, The Inspiration of Sedona, will show part 4 of James Cameron’s, Emmy Award winning, nine-part “Years of Living Dangerously” documentary series. The remaining five parts of the series will be shown consecutively on the following 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.
Globe on Screen returns to the big screen at Mary D. Fisher TheatreSedona AZ (July 31, 2015) – The famous Globe Theatre of London returns to Sedona on Sunday, Aug. 9 in high definition when the Sedona International Film Festival hosts the big screen premiere of “Julius Caesar”. There will be one show at 3 p.m. at the festival’s Mary D. Fisher Theatre. This special production continues the full season of Globe on Screen that will be carried here in Sedona, presented by the film festival.“Julius Caesar” is Dominic Dromgoole’s sell-out envisioning of Roman classic, which will be screened in…
By Cheryl L. YeattsManager of Sedona Public Library in the VillageSedona AZ (July 31, 2015) – The dog days of summer are definitely here, and we are warned to take precautions against the intense heat. How do you deal with the hot, boring days of August? I watch movies that I have checked out from the library.
By Ted Grussing… after 25 years living near the beach I have a need to get back to the ocean a few times a year and get my fix. After dinner at the Twenty/20 in Carlsbad it was down to Moonlight State Beach where I took this shot last night shortly before sunset (it was nice) and we enjoyed some time overlooking Moonlight State Beach in Encinitas … there was a group behind us doing Hulu dancing and another group doing Yoga … a couple enjoying the view, waiting for sunset and she is only days away from giving birth…