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| Join cast of Emmanuel's Celebration of Christmas |
Emmanuel Fellowship Productions presents the 15th annual Celebration of Christmas.
This spectacular Christmas production is a Broadway style musical production where a little angel named Lucy is sent to earth to help show Eliza, a lonely and hopeless young lady, the true meaning of Christmas. It is a cross between Dickens's "A Christmas Carol" and It's A Wonderful Life.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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| Get early-bird tickets to VVP gala |
Dust off your dancing slippers and prepare to learn the latest grooves as Verde Valley Presbyterian Church celebrates its 25th anniversary with the "2010 Harvest Moondance" on Saturday, Oct. 2, 7-9 p.m.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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| This week at JCSVV: The Jewish New Year 5771 begins |
Shalom from the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley.
There will be no Friday evening service on Sept. 3. Enjoy a relaxing Shabbat dinner at home with family and friends, and come to the Selichot service on Saturday evening.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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| The angels of Patricia Neal |
After her destructive affairs with married men, after the death of her first child, after an accident left her infant son brain-damaged, after the near-fatal strokes that struck months after her 1964 Oscar win for "Hud," actress Patricia Neal faced yet another personal crisis that left her on the verge of collapse.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
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| A Day in the Heart of Relationship |
Some statistics show that as many as 60 percent of relationships fail. Susan Henkels, a licensed social worker in Sedona, specializes in couples in distress. She wants to do something about those statistics.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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| Community Center dedication at Rainbow Acres |
On Sept. 25 at noon, Rainbow Acres will celebrate the dedication of the Palmer Community Center.
This impressive new structure will house a banquet hall, state-of-the-art kitchen facilities, a fitness center, practice space for music programs, offices and more.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| Event this week at JCSVV |
Shalom from the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley. Come welcome Shabbat on Friday, Aug. 27, at 5:45 p.m., led by Rabbi Alicia Magal. This is the last early service of the summer.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| Obama and God, once again |
In the spring of 2007, candidate Barack Obama met with a New York Times columnist and discussed his days as a "little Jakarta street kid" who once got in trouble for making faces during Koran classes.
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Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| The Miracle of 'We': A Journey of Perspective and Awareness |
Integral Sedona is sponsoring The Miracle of We a discussion in the Sedona Library Community Room.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| An invitation to go 'Back to Church' |
Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church will host a "Back to Church" Sunday on Sept. 12.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| ICC hosts annual Arts and Craft Fair for 2 days |
Two days of fun and shopping! The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church's third annual Arts & Craft Fair & Homemade Pie sale will bring artisans from all over displaying their creativity.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| Canine Ehrlichiosis and what
it means |
Earlier this year I spoke to you about ticks and how we dread seeing these creatures each year.
We have seen dogs come in recently that are covered with ticks and fleas. Even the products we purchase from Pharmaceuticals haven't taken care of the problem totally.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| Emma |
How often do you take a moment to think about the people who shaped your life? Think for a minute, who were the important people that influenced you? Imagine now if you took all of them away.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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| VV Horsemen's Council: Horsing around for 30 years |
In August 1980, a couple of local women held a meeting so see who might enjoy riding horses for pleasure with the idea that a "saddle club" might be organized for leisure and recreational riding.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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| Keep your power |
Have you ever given away your power? I confess that I recently did so by trying to manipulate someone into approving of me. Here's a story that's embarrassing for me to admit. I share it so that you might recognize similar patterns in yourself and avoid them.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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| Volunteers needed for Mitzvah Day 2010 |
More than 600 volunteers are needed for the fourth annual Mitzvah (Good Deed) Day on Sunday, Nov. 14 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., announced co-chairs Susan Barrington, Executive Director of the Sedona Community Center, Rabbi Alicia Magal of the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley and Barbara Litrell, one of the original organizers of the event.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
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| Remember to include pets in emergency evacuation plan |
When a fire or flooding gets as close to us as it has been known to do, things get pretty scary don't they?
What if it would happen here? What would we do? What about our animals? I don't know about you, but I never had a plan before.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
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| The Palmer Papers |
CAMP VERDE - Edward Palmer's introduction to the Verde Valley was about what he had expected.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
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| Nominees are in; time to cast vote on Bright Heart awards |
Nominations are in for the inaugural 2010 "Bright Heart Award" honorees.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
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| God's Healing Gifts workshop at Sedona UMC |
God's Healing Gifts, a special one-day workshop on personal happiness and healing, will be presented in Sedona on Saturday, Sept. 25. Participants will be introduced to four individual sessions: Healing Touch, Sign Chi Do, Hilarious Laughter, and Pondering Prayer.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
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| This week at JCSVV |
Shalom from the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley! Come welcome Shabbat on Friday, Aug. 13 at 5:45 p.m., led by Rabbi Alicia Magal with songs, blessings, and a talk about how the messages in Torah are relevant in our lives.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
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| Healing ugly modern churches |
The sanctuary walls are, as a rule, made of flat wood, concrete and glass wrapped in metals with an industrial look -- often matching the furnishings on the stark altar.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
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| Hammond in Concert |
Admission: Love offering only.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
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| Service Notes 8-13-10 |
Thursday, August 12, 2010
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| Rumors vs. facts |
As I sat out back this morning thinking about my column, many things went through my mind.
The first thing that came to mind was about nasty rumors that are going around. They always upset me since we try so hard to do great work.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
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| Big Sister Sandy and her Little Bethany |
Do you like to shop, hike or check out local events?
This is your chance to start something Big. As a Big Sister, you can help impact the life of a child for the better.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
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| Larry's Antiques & Things: Acres of History |
Larry Lahaie can't say for sure when he learned the business of buying and selling antiques and collectibles. "It's hard to say how that happens," he said.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
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| Finding her beach: Dee's offers sewing, alterations and love at Camp Verde shop |
CAMP VERDE - Dee Brenfleck's childhood is nothing others would envy.
Orphaned, then raised under the precocious whims of strict nuns, she was eventually saved by a loving couple and the tutorage of a grandmother figure who taught her self-worth, in spite of the fact her new home had no running water and no electricity.
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
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| Quiznos reopens in Camp Verde |
CAMP VERDE - It's been almost a year since the Camp Verde Quiznos mysteriously closed up.
For reasons unknown, the owners locked the doors and left town, never to be heard from again.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
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| Business Files 8-11-10 |
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
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| A Culture of Honor: Building bridges, not wedges |
I felt really proud of my son, Paul, and his wife. Recently, while we visited them in Chicago, Paul told us about a group of principles that his church community had adopted called "a culture of honor."
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
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| Just Passing Through |
We have friends who spend part of the year in Alaska, and part-time in the Verde Valley. About now they are saying "enough mosquitoes!" Shortly they will start the long slow trip southward - watching the season change across the land as they head back to Arizona.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
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| Shalom Gift & Art Festival exhibitors sought |
The Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley (JCSVV) is proud to announce an exciting fundraiser this fall.
The "Shalom Gift & Art Festival" is being held on Sunday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at JCSVV.
Thursday, August 05, 2010
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| Authors, music for Genesis 1:1 Customer Appreciation |
Aug. 13 from 4 to 7 p.m., there will be a free concert and book signing from Genesis 1:1 Christian Gifts, 885 S. Main St., Cottonwood next to Randall's Restaurant.
Thursday, August 05, 2010
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| Press, religion leaders need to agree on polite access |
Terry Mattingly is on vacation. This column first ran Jan. 25, 2007.
The sanctuary was dark, except for candles near the altar, and it was quiet, other than the priest's prayers and hushed responses from the pews.
Thursday, August 05, 2010
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| Nonprofits leaning on individuals, companies in tough times |
A new study released by the Corporation for National and Community Services reported that the number of volunteers in America rose 1.6 million in the past year.
Thursday, August 05, 2010
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| Service Notes 8-6-10 |
Thursday, August 05, 2010
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| It's a dry heat |
Have you heard my stories about how much I just love the Arizona heat? Well if not, read on. If so, read on too there is some good information in today's Pet Corner.
Many years ago before moving to Arizona one of the stories I heard was that it wasn't really "hot" in Arizona.
Thursday, August 05, 2010
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| Sister Susan and Litzi |
Meet Big Sister Susan and her Little Litzi.
Thursday, August 05, 2010
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| Not tired of the circuit even after almost 800 loops |
COTTONWOOD - Some would get tired of the repetition, and Lee Gorby admits that sometimes he has to work himself up to the circuit, but day after day, year after year he has biked the Thumper Loop Trail at Dead Horse Ranch State Park.
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
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| Ghost Town Chill Down this weekend |
JEROME - The second annual Ghost Town Chill Down will fill Spook Hall with contra dancers from 7:30 Friday evening until 3:30 Sunday afternoon. The event is sold out, but Deb Comly of AZ We Dance said people are welcome to stop in to watch. "People can come by to get information on contra dancing," Comly said.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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| Eagle rides the train for wildlife program |
On Saturday evening, July 24, special guests from Scottsdale-based Liberty Wildlife joined the Verde Canyon Railroad for the Starlight train ride.
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Thursday, July 29, 2010
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| Guest rabbi at JCSVV is familiar face |
Shalom from the Jewish Community of Sedona and the Verde Valley.
Come welcome Shabbat on Friday, July 30, at 5:45 p.m., continuing the early start time of our summer services.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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| 'Bright Heart Award' nominations extended to July 30 |
The clock is ticking to submit nominations for the inaugural 2010 "Bright Heart Award" recipients. Verde Valley Presbyterian Church will honor three local volunteers during its 25th anniversary celebration, "2010 Harvest Moondance," on Saturday, Oct. 2, 7-9 p.m.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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| Shocking words to the Presbyterians |
Anyone who attends one of the national church assemblies that dot the calendar every summer knows that they are highly ritualized affairs.
Officers will be elected.
Political issues will be discussed. Lofty resolutions will be passed.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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| Service Notes 7-30-10 |
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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| What really happened? |
Last week I heard an alarming rumor from one of my coworkers. I was told that Yavapai County didn't renew their contract with the Verde Valley Humane Society.
Right away I was asked if it angered me and the board of directors. Angered? The word shocked better described our feelings.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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| Match of the Week: Ken & Ricardo |
Meet Big Brother Ken and his little Ricardo.
Ken and Ricardo have been matched since December of 2009. They enjoy doing a variety of things together like hiking, bowling, going to the movies and the arcade.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
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| The Butterfly Lady: One woman's life calling |
Fortunate are those who, from an early age, listened closely to the world around them, sorted through the clutter and set out on a path that has given their lives meaning. Jill Audrey Stephens is among the fortunate few.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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| Year end sales tax report mixed |
VERDE VALLEY - The year-ending sales tax report for June from the Arizona Department of Revenue has more encouraging news for Sedona and Verde Valley communities than most of the reports for the fiscal year.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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