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Yavapai College: OLLI Climate Change Discussion
Sedona AZ – Climate Change is already affecting human wellbeing in almost all parts of the Earth, and certainly here in Arizona as well. Smaller climate pressures like rising temperatures have already lead to large numbers of climate migrants, and larger climate pressures are now also leading to more and more climate refugees in our region. Current pressures and future projections will be discussed.
Climate...
Boot Camp Training for Potential Political Candidates
Sedona AZ (April 4, 2017) – The current political climate has resulted in a growing interest in the number of people willing to get involved and thinking about running for elected office. The League of Women Voters Greater Verde Valley is teaming up with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute to offer, at no cost, “Candidate Boot Camp” for individuals thinking about running for office or wanting...
Sedona Council Tell KSB Coalition to Cease and Desist Now
Sedona AZ (October 9, 2015) – The following is a letter to the SedonaEye.com editor with an opinion by Sedona AZ area resident, Peggy Pavlich:
Note to Sedona City Council: Tell KSB Coalition to Cease and Desist.
The Pro-Monument/KSB Coalition needs to understand something: NO MEANS NO!
The Sedona City Council will be voting on the National Monument designation at its meeting this Tuesday, October...
OLLI Announces Fall Schedule of Classes and Open House
Sedona AZ (September 10, 2015) – Yavapai College’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) of Sedona and the Verde Valley is pleased to announce the start of its Fall quarter on September 28, 2015. Over 140 offerings in both Learning Group and Workshop style are available, crafted by enthusiastic and dedicated facilitators who believe strongly in lifelong learning.
Prior to the start of the...
What Does the 2014 Election Mean For Us
Sedona AZ (November 11, 2014) – Our recent elections were hotly contested, and millions of dollars were spent during the campaign. Should we be delighted to have seen democracy in action, or should we be dismayed at what’s happening to our voting process?
Robyn Prud’homme-Bauer, President of the League of Women Voters for the state of Arizona, will reflect on the current state of...
Perils and Perks of Privilege
Article submitted by event sponsors Yavapai College Osher Lifelong Learners Institute and Integral Life Sedona
Sedona AZ (October 5, 2014) – Got opinions about what’s going on in today’s local and national news? Think your views are based on common sense? Have trouble understanding those who disagree? Wonder why people act and react so differently?
You will get eye-opening insights...
November Ballot Jail Tax Presentation
Yavapai County Supervisor Chip Davis to discuss November ballot jail tax proposal in Sedona
Sedona AZ (October 4, 2014) – A measure on the November ballot requests voter authorization of a sales tax increase to provide revenues for the operation, maintenance and construction of county jails, including construction of a new jail in Prescott. If this measure is rejected, the jail will be paid for...
Yavapai College OLLI Open House
Sedona AZ (September 7, 2014) – Yavapai College’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) of Sedona and the Verde Valley will kick off the fall semester with a Tenth Anniversary Celebration at its A Taste of Olli Open House on Thursday, September 18, 2014, 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at the YC Sedona Campus, 4215 Arts Village Drive, west Sedona.
Everyone is invited to enjoy food, friends, speakers,...
OLLI 2014 Lunch and Learn Series Begins
Sedona AZ (January 18, 2014) – Author Somerset Maugham once wrote, “All the words I use in my stories can be found in the dictionary – it’s just a matter of arranging them into the right sentences.”
Writing well is the challenge of arranging words into sentences, stories, and poems that express one’s perceptions and reactions, and move readers to understand and feel them....
SOCUSD Education Budget Override Discussion
Sedona AZ (September 26, 2013) – This fall Sedona voters will decide whether or not to authorize the Sedona Oak Creek Unified School District to override its revenue control limit, and thereby increase its spending, by a maximum of 15% per year for seven years.
You will have an opportunity to hear differing viewpoints regarding the override proposal and its ramifications on Wednesday, October...