The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Here Today” showing April 2-7 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Actor and comedian Billy Crystal stars in and directs “Here Today”, alongside the outrageous Tiffany Haddish. You never know who’s going to change your life. “Here Today” follows veteran comedy writer Charlie Burnz (Crystal), who is going through a tough time in his life. He meets New York singer Emma Payge (Haddish) and they form an unlikely yet hilarious and touching friendship. Emma unexpectedly wins a lunch with the comedy legend, but their relationship gets off to an extremely rocky…
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In response to the deepening Ukrainian refugee crisis, The Rotary Foundation Trustees have prioritized contributions made to its Disaster Response Fund until April 30, 2022, to support disaster response grants for Rotary districts affected by these events. These expedited disaster response grants can be used to supply water, food, medicine, shelter, and clothing. Rotary Clubs of Sedona, Sedona Village, Sedona Red Rocks, and Verde Valley contributed a total of $9,100 to the response fund. Club members are also making individual contributions and supporting other charities helping Ukrainian refugees.“Our hearts are breaking to watch what’s happening to Ukraine and its people.…
The Verde Valley Fire District is seeking application to fill a vacant Fire Board seat. The position became available when Board Member Matthew Kaempfe moved out of state. Applications for this Board seat are available at the Verde Valley Fire District Administrative Offices located at 2700 E Godard Rd in Cottonwood. Applications are also available on the District’s website. Applications must be submitted to the District’s Administrative Offices by 4:00 pm on April 20, 2022. Interviews will be held during a Special Board Meeting on May 23rd, 2022, beginning at 5:00 pm.The possible selection of a candidate will follow the…
Spring has sprung in Northern Arizona and the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents to be safe while hiking. On March 22, YCSO Deputies along with The Verde Search and Rescue (SAR) Team, had a busy night in Sedona. At approximately 6pm the first call in what turned out to be a string of disoriented adventurers, came in to YCSO dispatch from a hiker gone off course on Doe Mountain. That hiker was able to find his way back to his vehicle while deputies were still in route. However, the responding Deputy was not off the hook yet.While still…
By Charlene RothBeing strapped for cash can make it a bit challenging when it comes to business start-ups. Fortunately, though, there are ways to streamline the process and boost your chances. Today, Sedona.biz shares some tips, tricks, and resources to help you get established.Budget, Budget, BudgetWhen you’re short on cash, having a realistic budget in place is essential to success.Write a business plan to help you create an operational strategy that includes identifying startup costs.Apply for a small business grant or loan.Seek out angel investors to support your company’s potential for growth.Build Your NetworkYour business has a better chance for…
Shalom and greetings from the Rabbi, Board of Directors, and congregation of the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley.All the services, classes, and programs are listed on the synagogue website.Come join us either in person or online. See jcsvv.org for instructions to register for in-person services. On Friday, April 1, Rabbi Magal will lead a service to welcome in Shabbat with candle lighting, songs, prayers, and a Torah reading from the portion of the week, Tazria ( Leviticus 12:1 – 13:59) dealing with sickness and health, and with what was considered ritually pure or impure. the Kohanim -…
The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona encore of the lavish Tony Award-winning musical “Kinky Boots” from London’s West End on Friday, April 1 at 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. This encore performance marks the 10-year anniversary of the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. All tickets are only $10 each in honor of this special 10-year anniversary celebration. With songs by Grammy and Tony-winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell and book by Broadway legend Harvey Fierstein, this dazzling, fabulously sassy and uplifting award-winning musical celebrates a joyous story…
Camp Verde Community Library now has 8 Dell Latitude 3500 laptops paired with Verizon Wi-Fi Hot Spots, 10 CTL Chromebooks with Verizon cellular service, and 25 HP Wi-Fi only Chromebooks to checkout and use at home. The laptop/hotspot combos and Chromebooks are available at the PC Helpdesk to patrons 18 years and older check out for 3 weeks at a time. They are perfect for schoolwork, doing research, having fun online, accessing eBooks and audiobooks from the online library catalog, staying connected with friends and family, and more. The equipment is perfect for students who have signed up for classes…
On March 19, 2022 at approximately 10:30 pm, Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrested Cordes Lakes resident Michael Basso for six counts of aggravated assault, six counts of endangerment, disorderly conduct, reckless discharge of a firearm, discharging a firearm at a residential structure and criminal damage.Around 10 pm Basso’s neighbor made a call to 911 reporting a male subject was shooting at her residence where she and her three children were home. YCSO dispatch advised her to take her children to a safe location away from the house. Deputies responded quickly to the scene and discovered the subject in his…