What’s up at Watson, Willow and Goldwater Lakes? How have changes in the regulatory landscape impacted the city’s stewardship of those lakes? Matt Killeen, the City of Prescott’s Environmental Coordinator, will present new and evolving information on the water quality of Prescott’s lakes and creeks, dispel misinformation, and talk about the city’s rainwater harvesting project at the Rodeo Grounds during a Zoom webinar presented by the Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) on Saturday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. – noon. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. The Zoom registration link is posted in the “Next Meeting” section…
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By Amaya Gayle GregoryI feel the urge to write but I do not know what I would write about. It seems the well is dry … and then words begin to appear. It’s all make-believe anyway, stories in storyland, none of it real, no version better than the others. Does what I write, or if I write matter? No. It seems not at all, and yet, writing appears.Life can only be deemed good or bad based on a skewed point of view. What makes up any and all points of view? More stories in a world of stories, ideas and…
More than 140 films have been selected for live screenings at the upcoming 28th annual Sedona International Film Festival, Feb. 19-27. “We’re coming back in a very big way,” said Executive Director Pat Schweiss. “The screening committees have once again created a lineup of remarkably creative, compelling and entertaining films across diverse genres and equally diverse topics. We can’t wait to see people back in the theaters experiencing films the way they should be seen – on the big screen.” Films will be screened at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre, Sedona Performing Arts Center at Sedona Red Rock High School…
Are you new to computers? Do you get frustrated trying to figure out how to use email, social media, new versions of Microsoft Word, etc.? Do you need to know how to navigate online video services such as Zoom and Google Meet? Are you having trouble understanding your Android device and wondering how to download and use apps? Are you a veteran needing help using My Healthy Vet? Join us on one or all 8 Saturday classes to improve your knowledge and skills. Classes are scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month at 1:00 pm in the…
… I got kinda hung up with raptors tonight, so we’ll have five of them from 2011 to 2021 although I shoot nearly ever subject, wildlife remains far and away my favorite subject matter. We get so busy in our daily lives, whether play, work or worrying about what the rest of humanity is doing that we overlook the abundance of life that we share the planet with … have you noticed that with the exception of those who have learned to live off of us, by and large other life forms tend to avoid us ? Can’t really blame…
El Valle Artist Association Artist of the Month for January is Carol DeGregory for her work “Private Conversations.”According to Carol “Each of us is born into this world with our own unique ‘spirit’. For me it is an adventurous, artistic spirit. Even as a small child my favorite activity was art.” Her love of nature leads her to a variety of subjects. She is fascinated by the beauty and vivacity of our world.Color choices are the beginning of every painting. When she gets it right, she can almost hear the colors singing in a magnificent harmony. Because of this, she…
As part of the State Route (SR) 179 Sewer Main Replacement Project: Phase 2, the city of Sedona and their contractor, Standard Construction Company, will extend night work and road closures potentially for the duration of the project due to unforeseen utility work. For this coming week, the contractor will continue night work to complete work that cannot be performed during the day without major traffic implications. Specifically, work will occur on the nights of Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2022, and Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2022. Traffic control set-up will begin at 8 p.m., with lane closures and…
… these two photos were taken a few weeks apart in 2014 and I never suspected there was a connection until I chose them tonight from two separate folders and looked at the shot dates … wow! The photo of my silly coyote was taken several weeks after the Slide Fire was put to rest and just a few weeks before the USFS began a summer of prescribed burns … they had five fires going at the same time mere weeks after the Slide Fire and they continued several of the fires into the fall. So, if this is what…
Join us on Thursday, February 3rd from 5:30 to 7:00 pm at Camp Verde Community Library for a special performance from the combined talents of Kathi Bellucci and Kris Baldwin. Even though they have divergent musical backgrounds they are collaborating for this performance to entertain you with an evening of eclectic musical selections incorporating voice, guitar, bass, stand-up bass and ukulele. A splendid time is guaranteed for all. Kathi Bellucci is a lifelong musician. Her professional career began after she earned degrees in music. Classically trained in voice and piano, she worked on stage in opera, concert, and musical theater.…