Author: Sedona Best

… days immersed in nature on and and around lakes imprints some very wonderful memories in the mind and recalling them places me right back on the lake and all the beautiful sights and creatures that were encountered. I have spent days pouring through folders filled with photographs and each one brought back great memories … one folder filled with images from a day on Lake Mary was no exception. It was a day when the shoreline was blanketed with yellow flowers, the water was calm and the flowers were reflected in the water and in the photo below a…

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On Saturday, March 26, Anthony Mazzella’s “Legends of Guitar” concert will be rocking the Mary Fisher Theatre in Sedona. Anthony has added new songs to his repertoire so be sure to come hear his latest interpretations of guitar classics. “Legends of Guitar” is a tribute show to famous guitar players and their music. The show features world renowned guitar virtuoso Anthony Mazzella who plays it all live. Legendary guitarists whose music is featured in the show are Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, Jimi Page (Led Zeppelin), The Edge (U2), Pete Townsend (The Who), David Gilmour (Pink Floyd), George Harrison…

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By Rose Boerner, NAMI YavapaiOur next Mental Health Monday program will take place via Zoom on March 28th, 10:00 to 11:30 AM, and will focus on police responses when a mental health crisis occurs. If you have ever been afraid to call the police during a mental health crisis, the program will explain:What to do when you have to call 9-1-1 and what to expect. Behavioral Health Training for Officers in Arizona.Understanding cop culture.What is CIT Training and how can it help your family.Amanda Stamps, Vice President Arizona Crisis Intervention Team Association, Retired Mesa Police Department — Amanda recently retired…

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Join Yavapai County Community Health Services in Camp Verde Community Library’s Terracotta Room at 12:30 pm on Tuesday, April 19th for the first in a series of 8 weekly Tai Chi classes. Tai chi is an ancient Chinese tradition that, today, is practiced as a graceful form of exercise. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. Tai chi is low impact and puts minimal stress on muscles and joints, making it generally safe for all ages and fitness levels. In fact, because tai chi is a low-impact exercise, it may…

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By Amaya Gayle GregoryWords are interesting, an attempt to nail down that which could never be pinned in place, like a photograph, an experience caught in amber, a freeze frame stolen from the ever-moving motion picture show. Hilarious it seems, at least through the lens here. Giggles roll through like clouds on a summer day accompanied by a gentle shaking of the head, a wow, what a hoot, and ever deepening gratitude for this fascinating world of wonder. I love words. It would be a much poorer world without them, but the senses are the real juice: the intoxicating visual…

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The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona encore of the acclaimed new drama “I’ll Find You” showing March 25-31 at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. “I’ll Find You” 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. Inspired by stories of Polish musicians from the 30-40’s, “I’ll Find You” is an uncommon love story: romantic, but with the love of music which draws the characters together. A young couple — Robert,…

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Candelen is pleased to announce their upcoming virtual event, Talking to Kids About Tough Sh*t, starting at 6:00pm MST (Arizona Time) on Tuesday, March 29, through Facebook Live.This event will include raw, open dialogue about navigating conversations with children to address difficult topics such as divorce, death of a loved one or pet, school shootings, sex, suicide, war, illness, natural disasters, COVID-19, bullying, and more. Participants will hear honest, real-life reflections from a diverse panel of parents to dissect what was addressed well in their conversations, what could have been addressed better, and how both adult and child walked away…

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Join us on Thursday, March 31st from 5:30-7:00 pm in Camp Verde Community Library’s Fireside Room for our next free Music in the Stacks Special Concert Series featuring Marty & Lil. Music in the Stacks Special Concert Series is a showcase of local and national musicians who entertain regularly in Northern Arizona. There will be one band or solo artist that plays for the duration of the concert with a different artist playing each month, on the last Thursday of the month Camp Verde Community Library is located just off of Montezuma Castle Highway at 130 Black Bridge Road, Camp…

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If you’re itching to get your hands dirty, save Saturday, March 26, 2022 for the Clarkdale Historical Society and Museum Plant Sale. Starting at 8:00 AM, the parking lot in front of the Clark Memorial Clubhouse (19 North Ninth, Clarkdale) will be transformed into a gardener’s paradise featuring locally-grown perennials, annuals, herbs, vegetables, succulents, cactus, trees, shrubs and house plants. Free seeds will be distributed while they last.Master Gardeners from Yavapai and Coconino Counties will be on hand to answer questions and to offer advice on how to establish these ready-to-grow plants in your garden. Volunteers will be available to…

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