… in every state, whether solid, liquid or vapor, water is what makes everything work … and it also provides the makings of great adventures, whether at sea or in the air, sailing, soaring or any other sport … and it provides the essentials for all of life.I took the shot above of a buddy that I was flying cross country with and it was a great soaring day … below the Pacific ocean bringing huge rollers into the shore at Pigeon Point in northern California. An amazing planet and we get to live here! Wowzer! Top Gun Maverick was…
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The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Sedona premiere of “Montana Story” showing June 10-15 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Two estranged siblings reluctantly return to their family home in “Montana Story”, the latest delicately observed drama from directors Scott McGehee and David Siegel. Set in the vast, big-sky landscape of Montana’s Paradise Valley, flanked by epic mountain ranges, the film is another singular, soulful exploration from two of the most thoughtful voices in American independent cinema over the last three decades. Twentysomethings Erin (Haley Lu Richardson) and Cal (Owen Teague) share the same father but…
Over the Memorial Day weekend May 27-May 30, 2022, a team of 5 Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Deputies performed a special DUI Enforcement detail. Over the 3-day period Deputies conducted 30 traffic stops resulting in: 2 sober Designated Driver’s Contacted (We love seeing these!), 2 Drug Recognition Evaluations conducted by certified DRE (Drug recognition expert), 2 misdemeanor DUI Drug Arrests, 1 Seatbelt Citation, 1 Criminal Speed citation (20mph over posted speed limit or 85mph), 7 Civil Speed citations, and 5 additional civil citations not involving speed. Specific operations like this made possible using Enforcement Grants provided by Governor’s Office of…
The Eclectics are excited to be performing a free concert at Camp Verde Community Library’s Fireside Room on Thursday, June 16th from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Long-time residents of Northern Arizona, The Eclectics include one native Arizonan, and others originally hailing from Montana, Michigan, and Canada. With musical roots as varied as their backgrounds, they enjoy bringing harmony-driven vocals to covers and original songs – from folk and rock, to country and blues. Band members are Bob Chadwick (Guitar, Vocals, Harmonies), Paul Gazda (Guitar, Vocals, Harmonies), Cathy Gazda (Percussion, Vocals, Harmonies), and Lincoln Thomasson (Bass Guitar). Camp Verde Community Library…
Art has always been part of Nancy Hudson’s life and there are not many mediums she has tried and not mastered. With pottery as her latest endeavor, Nancy won the “Artist of the Month” award for her hand-built ceramic piece at the May El Valle Art Association (EVAA) meeting. Over the years, Nancy has been passionate about fiber arts including weaving, spinning and dying and then she moved on to photography. From there, her photographs became paintings in pastels, acrylics, cold wax, collage and even mono printing. She honed her skills through classes, workshops and painting trips to Spain and…
The city of Sedona’s Parks and Recreation Department invites all who are interested to register for the wood-bat adult recreational softball league before June 3, 2022. Both men and women are welcome to participate. While teams can be coed, the league will follow the Amateur Softball Association (ASA) Men’s Adult Softball League rules and regulations. Players must be 16 years of age or older. The team registration fee is $350 with no player’s fees. Games will be played on Thursday evenings beginning in mid-June at Posse Grounds Park through the month of August. Managers/coaches can register and pay for their…
… friends who have been coming to northern Arizona for a very long time fell in love with the area and named their daughter, Sedona. Sedona is a city to be sure, but the city took the name Sedona from a real person, Sedona Schnebly who along with her husband were early settlers of the area. I spent yesterday with my friends and Sedona said she would like a special photo of One tonight as a composite. So here it is, One commandeered an Osprey up at the Sedona Rainbow Trout Farm and made off with the fresh catch of…
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona encore of the acclaimed new drama “Margrete: Queen of the North” showing April June 10-15 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Based on a true story, “Margrete: Queen of the North” premiered at the recent Sedona International Film Festival where it was one of the highest rated audience choice films in the narrative lineup. Audience members and critics have been raving about the film. The year is 1402. Queen Margrete is ruling Sweden, Norway and Denmark through her adopted son, Erik. But a conspiracy is in the making…
The Sedona Community Pool opened on Saturday, May 28, 2022 for a full summer of lap swimming, water aerobics, swim lessons, recreational swim and more. Additionally, registration for youth swim lessons will open on June 1, 2022 online with classes beginning the week of Monday, June 13, 2022. “It was so great to see all the smiling faces on our opening weekend and we look forward to providing great programming this summer for our residents,” said Josh Frewin, city of Sedona recreation and aquatics supervisor. Please visit www.sedonaaz.gov/pool for updated information, the schedule, class registration and more.