… in the soaring community, when we lose a soaring pilot, the Soaring Society of America has a section in the magazine titled Final Glide which recounts those in the community who have passed from this life … seems fitting to include my little buddy Finley, an American Kestrel in such an article. I heard from Michele yesterday afternoon informing me that after rushing Finley down to the vets in Phoenix for an emergency blood transfusion and other care, the little guy passed on and is now on his final glide … free of the jesses, radio transmitter is off…
Author: Sedona Best
Delicious, a mouth-watering historical comedy pairing a gifted chef and his unlikely protégé who must find the resolve to free themselves from servitude in 1789 France, was named both Best of Fest and winner of the Director’s Choice Best International Film Festival Award at the 28th annual Sedona International Film Festival. Awards were presented on Sunday, Feb. 27, the final day of the 10-day Festival that showcased 33 narrative features, 32 documentary features, 37 narrative shorts, 2 animated shorts and 38 documentary shorts from around the world. Northern Arizona Healthcare was the Festival’s presenting sponsor. Sedona International Film Festival memberships…
The Rotary Club of Sedona Village is offering student enrichment scholarships for summer youth programs. Four or more scholarships, valued up to $750 each, will be awarded to students grades 6-11 who reside in Sedona, the Village of Oak Creek, and/or are currently attending a Sedona school. The scholarships are being offered for programs that will enrich a student’s abilities and interests whether it be in music, drama, leadership, art, academics, sports or other.To apply, students will find an online application at www.sedonavillagerotary.org. Select theEnrichment Scholarship tab, complete and submit the application that includes a 500 word essay.The application process…
On the evening of Tuesday March 29, 2022 6-8pm SAVCO (Sedona Area Veteran & Community Outreach) in conjunction with Vino Di Sedona located at 2575 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ 86336 will conduct a ceremony in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day honoring local Vietnam Veterans. Light food will be provided and a cash bar will be available. Please RSVP by March 22 @ SAVCO89a@gmail.com or contact Jack Ross @ 860-705-2163 for further details.
The Sedona Fire District, on an annual basis, recognizes its members, outstanding citizens, and community organizations for service-related and performance-related excellence. We are pleased to recognize and acknowledge the following members of the Sedona Fire District and our community for their excellent service and performance:Firefighter/Engineer of the Year – Engineer Jonathan ScaifeOfficer of the Year – Captain Todd MirandaAdministrative/Support Employee of the Year – GIS Specialist Emily GardingCustomer Service Award – Mechanic Mike SheehanCommunity Service Award – Firefighter Mark FeeneyOutstanding Citizen/Community Organization – National Guard Helicopter Crew – Blackhawk Rescue in whiteout conditionsSedona Verde Valley Honor Guard – Professionalism in…
Friends of the Verde River is pleased to announce the recipients of the annual River Friendly Living small grants program. Due to the overwhelming support of more than 30 local businesses, Friends of the Verde River was able to fund four worthy projects in 2022. Since 2014, these businesses have put nearly $100,000 back into our community. All of the participating businesses are taking big steps to becoming certified as River Friendly Businesses.The goals of the grant program are to improve local river health, outdoor recreation, and river education by assisting in the implementation of River Friendly Living projects. Grants…
As the State Route (SR) 179 Sewer Main Replacement Project: Phase 2 continues, the city of Sedona and their contractor, Standard Construction Company, will conduct night work and road closures over the next week as crews work to finish repairing additional sewer main that was discovered to be damaged as well as repair concrete that was damaged during sewer repair.For the week of Feb. 28, 2022, the contractor will continue night work to perform operations that cannot be completed during the day without major traffic implications. Specifically, work will occur on the nights of Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, to Thursday,…
… sitting at the base of the Colorado Plateau we cannot see all the beautiful features that lie mere miles from us, but hidden from view by the cliffs where the plateau breaks off. So on a beautiful September morning, I took off from Sedona airport and headed north to capture the beauty of vast aspen stands in full color on the San Francisco Peaks and environs. I had been shooting the peaks and the inner basin and then headed NW to shoot Kendrick Peak and was slowly losing altitude and was at 11,585′ when I took this shot of…
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,March 4, 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, Pekudei, describing the completion and dedication of the Mishkan, Israel’s first house of worship, the portable Tabernacle erected in the desert, at the center…