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Improvised theater! This one-hour show consists of 6 Mainstage castmembers. The audience will experience games, scenes and stories all made up moment to moment - the stakes are high, but the humor is... high-larious. Please don't use that as a barometer.

Find us across from Rito's Restaurant at the Mesa Riverview shopping center:

1061 N Dobson Rd Ste 114, Mesa AZ

For more information, please visit www.bridgeimprovtheater.com

*Please bring a copy of your email confirmation and/or a copy of your ID upon arrival to the show. All event tickets are non-refundable. You may be able to transfer your ticket to another event, subject to availability.

The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “Familiar Touch” showing July 4-10 at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres.

A sensitive coming-of-old-age film, “Familiar Touch” follows an older woman's transition into assisted living as she navigates her relationship with herself, her caregivers, and her family amidst her shifting memories and desires.

Ruth (Kathleen Chalfant), a retired cook, prepares breakfast in her sunny and cozy kitchen — a dish she seems to have made many times before, although small and puzzling errors now punctuate her comfortable routine. When her son (H. Jon Benjamin) arrives to dine with her, she mistakes him for a suitor. Their “date” takes them to an assisted living facility, which Ruth does not remember that she had previously selected for herself.

Among her fellow memory care residents, Ruth feels lost and adrift, certain she has found herself somewhere she does not belong. As she slowly begins to accept the warmth and support of care workers Vanessa (Carolyn Michelle) and Brian (Andy McQueen), she finds new ways to ground herself in her body, even as her mind embarks on a journey all its own.

Writer-director Sarah Friedland’s coming-of-old-age feature compassionately follows the winding path of octogenarian Ruth’s shifting memories and desires while remaining rooted in her sage perspective.

“Familiar Touch” will be shown at the Mary D. Fisher and Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatres July 4-10. Showtimes will be Friday and Tuesday, July 4 and 8 at 7:00 p.m.; Saturday and Monday, July 5 and 7 at 3:30 p.m.; Sunday and Thursday, July 6 and 10 at 6:30 p.m.; and Wednesday, July 9 at 4:00 p.m.

Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.

Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area (IBA). Please meet up with the leader on the viewing deck above the visitor center.

Join us for our 28th year! "See your neighbors. Meet your farmers. Know your food." The Prescott Farmers Market takes place Saturdays from 7:30am to 12:00pm at 900 Iron Springs Road (Dignity Health, YRMC Miller Valley lot at Iron Springs/Miller Valley) from April 5, 2025 through October 25, 2025. This market hosts local farmers, ranchers and food and craft vendors each week. Customers can find fresh specialty produce, meat, eggs, bread, baked goods, delicious ready-to-eat foods and more. As a vital part of the economy, the mission of Prescott Farmers Market is to support and expand local agriculture, cultivate a healthy community and increase access to affordable local food. We accept cash, credit, debit and DOUBLE EBT/SNAP benefits and issue coupons for WIC/CSFP! *Pets/support dogs are not allowed at the market. ADA service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are always welcome. For more information visit www.prescottfarmersmarket.org.

Over 130 bird species at the Arb! Join this walk to see which ones you discover.

Step into The Arboretum at Flagstaff gardens with Dr. Celia Holm as your bird guide. Don't forget your water, camera, and comfy shoes - the bird walk starts promptly at 7:30 am. Limited to 15 participants.

This event, known as parkrun, takes place every Saturday morning - same time, same place, same 5K distance. Run, walk, jog, walk the dog, push the grandchildren in a stroller, or volunteer - this event is free, for everyone, forever. It is an opportunity to get outside into the fresh air with a bunch of like-minded folks. It’s is worldwide. Every Saturday about 350,000 people all around the world are doing their own local parkrun. Visit our website and complete a one-time registration so your parkrun efforts can be recorded. Please JOIN US! See you on Saturday - we start at 7:30am.

Stop by the NACA Oak Creek Overlook Vista for beautiful & authentic Native American crafts! Our Artisans can also be found at the Grand Canyon Tusayan Museum!

The Overlook Vista is open daily from 8 AM to 4 PM, depending on the weather. Crafts that can be found at our Artisans' tables include jewelry, ornaments, pottery, sculptures and much more! Check out the Oak Creek Overlook Facebook and Yelp pages for more info and up-to-date hours.

If you have questions or would like general information, please contact Pearl Tsosie at (928) 526-2968 ext.135 or email her at ptsosie@nacainc.org

Wondering what to do for summer break? Come to the Highlands Center for Nature Camp!
Campers will spend all of their time outdoors, learning about different field sciences. Campers will go from being ornithologists to chemists, to entomologists to anything in between. We will explore, play games, take part in team building, and craft and discover more about the Central Highlands around us. There are limited spots in each age group, register soon!

The Verde Valley Farmers’ Market is held on Saturdays from 8 to 11 in downtown Camp Verde. You can find the best local produce, baked goods, preserves, meat, nuts, and honey that the Verde Valley has to offer. This community market also has live music weekly and various events during the season. For more information, please visit the Verde Valley Farmers’ Market Facebook page. Buy local, eat fresh!
https://www.facebook.com/verdevalleyfarmersmarket/

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. This program is included with park entry fee.