PRESCOTT OFFICE: 130 N. Granite St., Prescott AZ 86301 928-350-8006
CORPORATE OFFICE: 442 W. Kortsen Rd, Ste 101 Casa Grande, AZ 85122 520-426-2074
FINALLY! THE HONEST TRUTH BEHIND THE REVERSE MORTGAGE
by Travis Schultz, Owner and Licensed Mortgage Broker, Smart Mortgage
Are reverse mortgages not all they’re cracked up to be? Can they truly add the stability you need for financial planning and your retirement, or are they just another way to steal away your home, equity or inheritance? Since the product began back in 1989, local Prescott reverse mortgage expert Travis Schultz at Smart Mortgage says we may be surprised with the honest truth behind the reverse mortgage!
• No mortgage payments for life? – (True) As long as either spouse considers the property as his or her primary home, they can live there for life paying zero mortgage payments.
• All applicants must be 62 years old or older – (False) Only one spouse needs to be 62 years old. The other spouse may be younger.
• You must own your home outright –(False) You may already have an existing mortgage, which can be refinanced and paid off with a reverse mortgage.
• The income or cash I receive is not taxable – (True) Any money you receive, whether monthly, a cash sum or in a home equity line is all nontaxable to do with as you wish.
• You must have good credit and income for a reverse mortgage – (False) Since re-
verse mortgages do not require a mortgage payment, almost anyone with any type of credit and income may be eligible.
• Once into the reverse mortgage you are locked into it, permanently – (False) The reverse mortgage is simply a loan recorded against the property, just like every other mortgage. You retain full ownership, so at any time you can move, sell or refinance the property simply by paying off the mortgage balance.
• If I take out a reverse mortgage, I will leave nothing for my family – (False) Reverse mortgages have insurance automatically built in to protect the family. Most homes continue to increase in value over time, leaving even more equity for family. Even if property values decrease below what is owed, the family can acquire the property for 5% less than market value.
• You can only get a reverse mortgage on a one-unit home – (False) Smart Mortgage also allows reverse mortgages on manufactured homes, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, townhomes and condos, as long as one unit is considered your primary residence.
• My family will be responsible for the debt – (False) The reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan, so if your value ever
falls below what you owe, your family will never have to pay the deficiency.
• The government or lender will own my home – (False) The reverse mortgage is simply a lien recorded against the property, just like any other mortgage. The homeowner(s) remains on title and has full ownership. The owner(s) may also add other family members or place the home in a trust, so family automatically has ownership in the property and equity, as well.
• You can purchase a home using a reverse mortgage – (True) Smart Mortgage allows you to purchase a primary home and the financed amount has no payments for life.
11/30 - 12/30
Christmas
Fundraiser
Party, 11/7
Prescott Farmers Market, 11/9
Arizona Downs 10501 E, AZ-89A, Prescott Valley, AZ 86315 (928) 227-1996
https://arizonadowns.com
Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce
175 E Rd 2 S, Chino Valley, AZ 86323 (928) 636-2493
https://chinovalley.org
Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center
117 E Gurley St # 115, Prescott, AZ86301 (928) 777-1370
https://prescottelkstheater.com
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University 3700 Willow Creek Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301 (928) 777-6600
https://prescott.erau.edu
Findlay Toyota Center 3201 N. Main St., Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 772-1819
https://findlaytoyotacenter.com
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott AZ 86301 (928) 778-4242
https://heritageparkzoo.org
Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott, AZ 86303 (928) 776-9550
https://highlandscenter.org
November REWIND
49 Western Heritage Banquet, Prescott Western Heritage Foundation, 11/2
53 Dancing for the Stars Dancer Reveal Party, 10/30 64 Prescott’s Holiday Light Parade, 11/30 65
Grand Gala Dinner & Live Auction, Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters, 11/16 71
Narnia the MusicalOne Stage Family Theatre, 11/16
VENUE INFORMATION
Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium
3700 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott, AZ 86301 (928) 777-3422
https://prescott.erau.edu/about/planetarium
Phippen Museum 4701 Highway 89 N, Prescott, AZ 86301 (928) 778-1385
https://phippenartmuseum.org
Prescott Center for the Arts 208 N Marina St, Prescott, AZ 86301 (928) 445-3286 https://pca-az.net
Prescott Chamber of Commerce 117 W Goodwin St, Prescott, AZ 86303 (928) 445-2000 https://prescott.org
Prescott Downtown Partnership 101 E Gurley St # 101D, Prescott, AZ 86301 (928) 443-5220 https://prescottdowntown.com
Prescott Public Library 215 E Goodwin St, Prescott, AZ 86303 (928) 777-1500 https://prescottlibrary.info
Prescott Resort & Conference Center 1500 AZ-69, Prescott, AZ 86301 (928) 776-1666 https://prescottresort.com
Prescott Rodeo Grounds
850 Rodeo Dr., Prescott, AZ 86305 (928) 899-6056 https://yavapaifair.com
Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce
7120 Pav Way #102Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 772-8857 http://pvchamber.org
Prescott Valley Public Library 7401 Skoog Blvd, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 759-3040 https://pvlib.net
Prescott’s 4th Friday Art Walk
105 S. Cortez St., Prescott, AZ 86303 (928) 775-0223 https://artthe4th.com
Sharlot Hall Museum
415 W Gurley St, Prescott, AZ 86301 (928) 445-3122 https://sharlot.org
Smoki Museum
147 N Arizona Ave., Prescott, AZ 86304 (928) 445-1230 https://smokimuseum.org
‘Tis Art Center & Gallery 105 S Cortez St, Prescott, AZ 86303 (928) 775-0223 https://tisartgallery.com
Watson Lake Park 3101 Watson Lake Road, Prescott, AZ 86301
Yavapai College 1100 E Sheldon St, Prescott, AZ 86301 (928) 445-7300 https://yc.edu
Yavapai College Performing Arts Center 1100 E Sheldon St, Prescott, AZ 86301 (928) 776-2000 https://ycpac.com
Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza 120 S. Cortez St., Prescott, AZ 86303 (928) 445-2000 https://prescottdowntown.com
Yavapai Humane Society 1625 Sundog Ranch Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301 (928) 445-2666 https://yavapaihumane.org
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Prescott: Arizona’s Christmas City
In 1989, Arizona Governor Rose Mofford issued a proclamation declaring Prescott as “Arizona’s Christmas City”.
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Santa & Mrs. Claus Holiday Festivities at Springhill Suites by Marriott - 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM - SpringHill Suites will have Santa and Mrs. Claus from Nov. 30 - Dec. 22 for stories, songs and photo opportunities. Free admission. For For more information: 928-776-0998; https://facebook.com/springhillsuitesprescottarizona.com
25th Annual Holiday Fundraiser Show at Arts Prescott Gallery - 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM - Each year the Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery chooses a local charity to support with their holiday fundraiser show. Members have donated the artworks for this year’s show, which will support BeneVets. The gallery is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM, and the show will continue until Dec. 24. For more information: https://artsprescott.com
Prescott Valley Farmers Market at Prescott Valley Entertainment District - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMThe Prescott Valley Farmers Market takes place on Sundays from 10 AM to 1 PM in the Prescott Valley Entertainment District. For more information: https://prescottvalleyfarmersmarket.wordpress.com
Roaring Red Ribbon Rendezvous at Holiday Courtyard - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Northland Cares invites clients, supporters, sponsors and allies for an afternoon brunch as we unite in the fight against HIV and AIDS on World AIDS Day. Our event is a 1920s speakeasy theme. We will have various activities, vendors, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction and raffle prizes. For more information: 928-776-4612; http://prescott-az.gov/event/roaring-red-ribbon-rendezvous
Art Exhibition: “Winter 2019 Eclectic Works” at ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- The “Winter 2019 Eclectic Works by Prescott Area Artists” exhibition continues until Dec. 23 at the ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery. See their website for gallery hours. For more information: https://tisartgallery.com
Art Exhibition: “Different by Design” at ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM - The “Different By Design” exhibition continues until December 30 at the ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery. It includes wearable art by Mary Kaye O’Neill and her Laughin’ Giraffe Friends, Sherri Curtis, Carol Hunter-Geboy and Linda Scott. See the gallery website for hours. For more information: https://tisartgallery.com
Holiday Market at Prescott Center for the Arts - 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM - The Holiday Market art exhibition and sale continues until Dec. 18. It features works by members of the PCA Visual Arts Committee. Hours: Monday 11 AM-3 PM, Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM-3 PM, Sundays 12 AM-4 PM. Free admission. For more information: https://pca-az.net/current-exhibits.html
Phippen Museum: December Exhibitions at Phippen Museum of Western Art - 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM - The Phippen Museum has two ongoing exhibitions during December: “The Life of Cynthia Rigden” continues until Jan. 19, and “Walk on the Wild Side” will be on display until Feb. 23. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10 AM-4 PM, and Sundays from 1PM4PM. For more information: https://phippenartmuseum.org
Holiday Festivities Hot Cocoa Bar at Springhill Suites by Marriott - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM - On Saturday and Sunday afternoons there will be a complimentary hot cocoa bar in the lobby loaded with a selection of cocoa toppings and fun treats, from Nov. 30 through Dec. 22. Free admission. For more information: 928-776-0998; https://facebook.com/springhillsuitesprescottarizona.com
Santa & Mrs. Claus Holiday Festivities and Hot Cocoa Bar at Residence Inn by Marriott - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Santa and Mrs. Claus will join us every Friday and Saturday from Nov. 30 through Dec. 22 for stories, songs and photo opportunities. Enjoy our hot chocolate bar onsite. Free admission. For more information: 928-775-2232; https://facebook.com/residenceinnprescott.com
World’s Largest Gingerbread Village at Prescott Resort and Conference Center - Participants from all over the city and state create beautiful decorative gingerbread houses. The grand opening will be 2 PM Nov. 30, and it will be on display in the lobby throughout December. For more information: 928-776-1666
DEC 1 – 30
- Valley of Lights at Fain ParkPrescott Valley - 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM - Enjoy a one-mile drive through fantastic displays of holiday lights! Open every night from Nov. 28 to Dec. 30. Closed to vehicles on Dec. 3 for the Holiday Stroll Through Valley of Lights event. Cost: Admission is a suggested donation of $5. For more information: http://pvchamber.org/events
DEC 1-30
Enchanted Christmas Tour of Lights at Prescott Gateway Mall - 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Enchanted Christmas is an amazing indoor holiday light attraction, running from Nov. 29 to Dec. 30. Experience the magic of Christmas as you journey through themed rooms adorned with over half a million lights. Create special holiday memories with your family and friends. Perfect for all ages, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Hours: Sun. 12 AM-8 PM, Mon. 2PM-8PM, Tues. closed, Wed. & Thurs. 2 PM-8 PM, Fri. & Sat. 12 PM-9 PM. Admission is $5, children 5 and under free.
For more information: 800-651-8006; http://enchantedchristmasaz.com
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FUN FACTS
In North America, children put stockings out at Christmas time. Their Dutch counterparts use shoes.
DEC 2 - Cash For College - Scholarship Awareness Night at Yavapai College - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Come visit us at the annual Cash for College event to learn more about our incredible scholarships! The event will be held at the Yavapai College Campus Gym in Prescott. G.E.M. Environmental works with government agencies to provide data collection services and site monitoring. Our mission is to create an avenue for the advancement of underrepresented students of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) programs into industry careers by providing cross training in Geo-science fields. The event is organized by Yavapai College and the Arizona Community Foundation.
DEC 3
- Yavapai College Juried Art Student Exhibition at Yavapai College Art Gallery - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM - This enriching juried exhibition offers a close look at students’ various art forms and artistic expressions and is a wonderful opportunity to purchase artwork from talented art students. Tues. through Sat.: 10 AM—3 PM. Cost: Free admission and open to the public. For more information: https://yc.edu/v6/art-galleries
DEC 3
- Free Seminar: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s at Adult Center of Prescott - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Free seminar by Alzheimer’s Association, courtesy of YRMC. Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Join us to learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others. We’ll talk about typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process. Please register online at https:/yrmc.eventbrite.com or call 928-708-4636 to reserve your seat. For more information: http://adultcenter.org
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DEC 3
- December Computer Class: Windows 10 at Prescott Valley Public Library - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM - The Windows 10 computer class will have three Tues. sessions: December 3, 10, and 17. Cost: Registration is free for this class. For more information: https://pvlib.net/classes
DEC 3
- Holiday Stroll Through Valley of Lights at Fain Park - Prescott Valley - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Enjoy a one-mile walk through fantastic displays of holiday lights. Cost: Admission is by a suggested donation of $5. For more information: http://pvchamber.org/events
DEC 3
- NAZ Suns vs. Memphis Hustle at Findlay Toyota Center - 6:30 PM - Tickets available through Ticketmaster. Cost: see website for ticket prices. For more information: https://northernarizona.gleague.nba.com
DEC 3
- Science Lecture: “The Universe - Are We Alone?” at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Distinguished Speaker Series: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s College of Engineering invites the community to experience “Journeys through Space and Time,” a series of six presentations by Dr. Richard Holdaway. See the ERAU website for details on the lectures. Cost: Free. For more information: http://prescott.erau.edu/campus-life/public-events
DEC 4
- Free Seminar: Zero Premium Medicare HMO at Adult Center of Prescott - 12:30 PM - 2:30 PMFree seminar by Joni Zeroles-Solon, licensed agent, Secured Options for Seniors. Take a new approach to your Medicare plan shopping this year. Ask about the new zero-premium plans in Yavapai County for 2020. For more information: http://adultcenter.org
DEC 4 - December Computer Class: MS Word Online at Prescott Valley Public Library - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM - The Microsoft Word Online computer class will have three Wednesday sessions: December 4, 11, and 18. Cost: Registration is free. For more information: https://pvlib.net/classes
DEC 4 - Free Seminar: Social Security Workshop at Adult Center of Prescott - 5:45 PM - 7:30 PM - Free seminar by Arnie Weiner & Gerry Wiebers. This educational workshop will provide you with much-needed information to help you understand how Social Security works. After this class, you will be able to make informed decisions about Social Security and understand how the elections you make will affect your monthly benefits. For more information: http://adultcenter.org
DEC 4
- Movies at the Elks: Elf at Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center - 7:00 PM - Admission is by a cash donation of any amount. For more information: http://prescottelkstheater.com
DEC 5 - December Computer Class: Computer Basics at Prescott Valley Public Library - 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM - The Computer Basics computer class will have two Thurs. sessions, Dec. 5 & 12. Cost: Registration is free. For more information: https://pvlib.net/classes
DEC 5 - December Computer Class: Skype at Prescott Valley Public Library - 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM - The computer class covering Skype will have two Thurs. sessions, Dec. 5 & 12. Cost: Registration is free. For more information: https://pvlib.net/classes
DEC 5 - 3rd Annual Grand Marshal Gala at Holiday Courtyard - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Prescott’s newest tradition, honoring the Christmas Parade grand marshal and the Prescott Chamber of Commerce holiday event sponsors. Cost: See website for ticket prices. For more information: https://prescott.org
DEC 5 - NAZ Suns vs. Memphis Hustle at Findlay Toyota Center - 6:30 PM - Tickets available through Ticketmaster. Cost: See website for ticket prices. For more information: https://northernarizona.gleague.nba.com
A Menorah is a special nine-branched candelabrum, also known in Hebrew as a Hanukiah.
DEC 5 - An Irish Christmas at Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center - 7:00 PM - Take a journey through Christmas in Ireland with superb dancing, singing and Irish traditional music celebrating the international spirit of the holiday season. For more information: 928-777-1370; http://prescottelkstheater.com
DEC 5 - Frozen Jr. at Prescott Center for the Arts - 7:00 PM - Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, Frozen Jr. is a story of true love between sisters Princess Anna and Queen Elsa of Arendelle. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! For more information: 928-445-3286; https://pca-az.net
DEC 5 - Yavapai College Performing Arts: Christmas Echoes at Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center - 7:00 PM - As the day fades, get away from the seasonal rush and bustle and enjoy the warm and distinctive sounds of Yavapai College’s Women’s Chorale under the direction of Arlene Hardy. Relax and renew your Christmas spirit in the elegant ambiance of the Crystal Hall in the Elks Performing Arts Center, third floor. Familiar arrangements mingled with wonderful new musical offerings served with holiday refreshments await you! Refreshments begin at 6:30 PM; concert starts at 7 PM. Tickets: Adult $20, youth 18 and under $10. For more information: https://ycpac.com
DEC 6
- Frozen Jr. at Prescott Center for the Arts - 7:00 PM - Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, Frozen Jr. is a story of true love between sisters Princess Anna and Queen Elsa of Arendelle. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! More information: 928-445-3286; https://pca-az.net
DEC
6
- 18th Annual Create-A-Tree Art Exhibit at the Prescott Valley Civic Center and Prescott Valley Public LibraryVisit the winter tree display today through Jan. 3. Sponsored by the Prescott Valley Arts and Culture Commission. For more information: https://pvaz.net/828/Create-A-Tree
DEC
6
- Holiday Festival of Lights at Prescott Valley Civic Center - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Prescott Valley’s annual Civic Center lighting ceremony and light parade. Carolers, pictures with Santa, hot chocolate, and the Holiday Tree Display are all part of this free, fun and festive evening. Music starts at 5 PM, the Civic Center lighting ceremony is at 6 PM. and the Holiday Light Parade will begin at 6:10 PM. Co-hosted by the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce. For more information: https://facebook.com/PrescottValley
DEC
6
- Wildlights and Animal Sights at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - The Wildlights and Animal Sights event at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary takes place on Friday and Saturday evenings in December. The park will be filled with festive holiday decorations, music, and spectacular light displays. Cost: Admission is $8 for non-members. For more information: https://heritageparkzoo.org
DEC
6
- Hannah’s Heart at Ruth Street Theater - 7:00 PM - In December of 1935, Hannah Grace Meadows was just shy of 11 years old. She was lucky. Her papa had work. Still, money was very tight, so Hannah hatched a plan to help Santa out. Then…things got complicated. Adapted from the book written by Diane Iverson, playwright and director Melanie Ewbank brings the heartwarming story of Hannah to life. The play and its preceding Hannah’s Market Christmas carol performances are part of the holiday season tradition in Prescott. This year’s beneficiaries are PUSD’s Family Resource Center, The Launch Pad Teen Center, and Little Tree House. Cost: Adults $20, seniors $15, students $10. For more information: http://hannahsheartaz.org
DEC 6
- In the Christmas Mood at Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center - 7:00 PM - A holiday favorite! Get in the spirit of the season with In the Christmas Mood: A Holiday Music Spectacular, starring Brian Levario, Chach Snook, and Crystal Stark. The evening is filled with singing, dancing, live music, and holiday magic as the show pays homage to the classic Andy Williams and Bing Crosby Christmas specials. In the Christmas Mood features timeless treasures such as “Sleigh Ride,” “Here Comes Santa Claus,” “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas,” “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” and many more. Make it part of your holiday season to join us for the special Christmas treat. Cost: See website. For more information: 928-777-1370; http://prescottelkstheater.com
DEC 7
- Santa at the Farm at Mortimer Farms - 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM - Ho Ho Ho! Despite his very busy schedule, Santa is making his annual trek to Mortimer Farms to celebrate the holiday. Your kiddos will enjoy a visit with Santa, decorate a Christmas cookie, play at the Farm Park, sip a cup of hot cocoa and make a Christmas tree ornament. Pre-purchased tickets are required ($7 per person) and a limited amount are available. The event will mainly be held outdoors. For more information: https://mortimerfarmsaz.com/Christmas
The first record of candy canes in America goes all the way back to 1847 when a German immigrant used them to decorate his holiday tree, according to the National Confectioners Association. Nowadays, the peppermint canes are a holiday staple with more than 1.2 billion produced and sold each year.
Smoki Museum, Day of the Dead, October 27
This annual event at the Smoki Museum featured a procession through the Citizen’s Cemetery, art vendors and music and dance, all included in the free celebration to honor the dearly departed.
PHOTO COURTESY: SMOKI MUSEUM
PHOTO COURTESY: FERNANDO MENDIGUTIA
PHOTO COURTESY: FERNANDO MENDIGUTIA
PHOTO COURTESY: FERNANDO MENDIGUTIA
PHOTO COURTESY: SMOKI MUSEUM
Veteran’s Day Parade
November 11
This year’s Veteran’s Day Parade featured nearly 100 entries, with a theme of “Korean War Veterans – Never Forget Their Service”. Among the winning entries were the Prescott High School Air Force JROTC, the Detachment 028 Air Force ROTC, the Pride of Prescott Marching Band, the Prescott Vette Sette Corvette Club, the Northern AZ VA Health Care System, the Prescott Antique Auto Club, and APS. The Best Overall were the Copper State Detachment Granite Mountain Young Marines.
PHOTOS COURTESY: LYNN LAMASTER - eNEWS AZ
DEC 7 - Prescott Chorale - Holiday Magic at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church - 2:30
PM - Holiday Magic: Celebrate the season with family and friends. Two concerts - two programs! Last year’s holiday concerts sold out, so get your tickets early. The Prescott Chorale celebrates the holiday season with friend and guest artist, Gary Arbuthnot, in a selection of Christmas music for flute and chorus. Rounding out the program will be Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols, showcasing the magic of voices accompanied by the harp. For more information: 909-224-6166; http://prescottchorale.org/holiday-magic/4594671590
DEC 7
- Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Chino Valley Community Center - 10:00 AM1:00 PM - Come take your picture with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Bring the kids, family and even your pet! The community center will be nicely decorated and perfect for that family photo. All that we ask is that you please bring a donation for the Chino Valley Animal Shelter. For more information: http://chinovalley.chambermaster.com/events
DEC 7
- Tack Sale & Craft Fair at Chino Valley
Equestrian Park - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMCVEP is hosting a tack sale and craft fair. There will be plenty to buy! If you need a gift for someone on your list, this will be the place to be. Bring the kids for photos with Cowboy Santa. The small cost is $5 for a digital photo with Santa. For more information: http://business.chinovalley.org
DEC 7
- Prescott Farmers Market at Yavapai College - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - The Prescott Farmers Market takes place on Saturdays from 10 AM to 1 PM at Yavapai College, Parking Lot D. For more information: https://prescottfarmersmarket.org
DEC 7
- Frozen Jr. at Prescott Center for the Arts - 7:00 PM - Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, Frozen Jr. is a story of true love between sisters Princess Anna and Queen Elsa of Arendelle. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! For more information: 928-445-3286; https://pca-az.net
DEC 7
- Hannah’s Heart at Ruth Street Theater - 7:00 PM - In December of 1935, Hannah Grace Meadows was just shy of 11 years old. She was lucky. Her papa had work. Still, money was very tight, so Hannah hatched a plan to help Santa out. Then…things got complicated. Adapted from the book written by Diane Iverson, playwright and director Melanie Ewbank brings the heartwarming story of Hannah to life. The play and its preceding Hannah’s Market Christmas carol performances are part of the holiday season tradition in Prescott. This year’s beneficiaries are PUSD’s Family Resource Center, The Launch Pad Teen Center, and Little Tree House. Cost: Adults $20, seniors $15, students $10. For more information: http://hannahsheartaz.org
DEC 7
- 37th Annual Christmas Parade at Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza - 1:00 PM - 3:00
PM - The Christmas Parade is a very special annual event. Bring the family downtown to enjoy watching 100 parade entries! It’s followed by the Courthouse Lighting at 6 PM.
For more information: 928-445-2000; https://prescott.org
Photos: Christopher Marchetti Photography
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Current Art Gallery Exhibitions
‘TIS ART CENTER & GALLERY
105 S. Cortez Street, Prescott, AZ
https://tisartgallery.com
Different by Design - Wearable Art by Laughin’ Giraffe & Friends: until 12.30.19 ‘Tis Mezzanine Gallery
Winter Fine Art Photography Exhibit by Prescott Area Artists
12.26.19 - 01.21.20 | Main Gallery
Winter 2019 Eclectic Works by Prescott Area Artists: until 12.23.19
PRESCOTT CENTER FOR THE ARTS GALLERY
208 N Marina Street, Prescott, AZ
https://pca-az.net
The Holiday Market: until 12.18.19
Handcrafted one-of-a-kind art and gifts for all ages.
Featured Artist Wall in Gallery: Ken Hasselfeldt: 12.02.19-02.15.20
Theatre Lobby Art: Photographs by Jim Hall: until 01.10.20
YAVAPAI COLLEGE ART GALLERY - PRESCOTT CAMPUS
1100 E. Sheldon Street, Prescott, AZ
https://yc.edu/v6/art-galleries
Juried Art Exhibition by Yavapai College Students in the Visual Arts
Until 01.11.20 | Tues. - Sat. 10 AM - 3 PM
The exhibition highlights the best of Yavapai College students’ artwork.
PHIPPEN MUSEUM
4701 Highway 89 North, Prescott, AZ
https://phippenartmuseum.org
Walk on the Wild Side: until 02.23.20 Marley Gallery
The Life of Cynthia Rigden: until 01.19.20 James Gallery
7 - 65th Annual Courthouse Lighting att Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza - 6:00 PM - This time-honored tradition is the must-see event of the year. North side of the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza at 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Prescott Chamber of Commerce and Prescott Downtown Partnership. For more information: 928-443-5220; https://prescott.org
DEC 7
- Frozen Jr. at Prescott Center for the Arts - 7:00
PM - Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, Frozen Jr. is a story of true love between sisters Princess Anna and Queen Elsa of Arendelle. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! For more information: 928-445-3286; https://pca-az.net
DEC 7
- Yavapai College
Performing Arts: Let the Season Begin at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PMStart your holiday season off right – with luminaria, carols, and cookies at sunset in the Performing Arts Center’s Sculpture Garden. Then at 7 PM enjoy special guest tenor Mackenzie Gotcher, a full orchestra, and Yavapai College’s combined choirs (Master Chorale, Women’s Chorale, Chamber Singers, and Community Choir) singing your holiday favorites! Cost: See website. For more information: https://ycpac.com
DEC 7
- Frontier Christmas at the Sharlot Hall Museum! - 6:00 PM - 8:30 PMImmediately follows the Courthouse lighting, stroll two blocks west and centuries ago to celebrate a Frontier holiday open house of the late-1800s. Sharlot Hall Museum will be dressed in its holiday finest and decorated in traditional period style with luminarias, warm cookies, hot cider and festive events for the entire family. The Annual Frontier Christmas is a featured holiday highlight of Arizona’s Christmas City. Hand-made decorations, fresh-baked cookies and hot cider welcome locals and out-of-town visitors to celebrate a full dose of holiday spirit and good cheer on the museum grounds, immediately following the Prescott downtown courthouse lighting ceremony. Admission is free for museum members, $5 for non-members, and 17 and under are free. Frontier Christmas celebrates the warmth and spirit of Christmas past as the museum (and the city) put on their holiday finest. For more information: 928-445-3122; https://sharlot.org/frontier-christmas/
World’s Largest
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November 30December 30
This spectacular display of Gingerbread Village life is not only enchanting to view, it is a community fundraiser for Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters. Houses are made by local chefs, businesses, families and organizations. Those making houses, cabins and other sweet structures pay a “lot sale” fee, the proceeds of which go to Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters. A model train winds around the display, adding to the charm. It is open to the public 7 days a week and there is no charge to visit.
PHOTOS COURTESY: LYNN LAMASTER - eNEWS AZ
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- Prescott Chorale - Holiday Magic at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church - 7:30 PM - Holiday Magic: Celebrate the season with family and friends. Two concerts - two programs! Last year’s Holiday Concerts sold out, so get your tickets early. The Prescott Chorale celebrates the holiday season with friend and guest artist, Gary Arbuthnot, in a selection of Christmas music for flute and Chorus. Rounding out the program will be Benjamin Britten’s Ceremony of Carols, showcasing the magic of voices accompanied by the beauty of the harp. For more information: 909-224-6166; http://prescottchorale.org/holiday-magic/4594671590
DEC 8
- Prescott Valley Farmers Market at Prescott Valley Entertainment District - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMThe Prescott Valley Farmers Market takes place on Sundays from 10 AM to 1 PM in the Prescott Valley Entertainment District. For more information: https://prescottvalleyfarmersmarket.wordpress.com
DEC 8
- Frozen Jr. at Prescott Center for the Arts - 7:00 PM - Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, Frozen Jr. is a story of true love between sisters Princess Anna and Queen Elsa of Arendelle. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! For more information: 928-445-3286; https://pca-az.net
DEC 8
- Holiday Dreams and Traditions at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 3:00 PM - *SOLD OUT* The entire POPs musical family of instrumentalists, chorus, soloists and dancers comes together to present a spectacular program of the music of the holiday season. You will hear the traditional favorites with perhaps some different arrangements, as well as some beautiful pieces that are heard less frequently. Dreams of Fireflies is a rousing romp based on the fourth movement of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. An old English carol, See, Amid the Winter’s Snow is an experience in lyric splendor that will surely brighten your holiday. Cost: Sold Out.
For more information: 928-220-7446; http://prescottpops.com
DEC 8 -
CoffeeHouse Concerts Presents: Eric Ramsey at Prescott Public Library - 2:30 PM - This month enjoy blues artist Eric Ramsey, a two-time champion of the Phoenix Blues Society’s Blues Showdown and semi-finalist at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN. With soaring vocals and organic arrangements, Eric writes from experience about the human condition. His arrangements and delivery encompass a spectrum of styles, from delicate fingerpicking to raucous, bluesy bottleneck slide. For more information: http://prescottlibrary.info/
DEC 8
- Hannah’s Heart at Ruth Street Theater - 7:00 PM - In December of 1935, Hannah Grace Meadows was just shy of 11 years old. She was lucky. Her papa had work. Still, money was very tight, so Hannah hatched a plan to help Santa out. Then…things got complicated. Adapted from the book written by Diane Iverson, playwright and director Melanie Ewbank brings the heartwarming story of Hannah to life. The play and its preceding Hannah’s Market Christmas carol performances are part of the holiday season tradition in Prescott. This year’s beneficiaries are PUSD’s Family Resource Center, The Launch Pad Teen Center, and Little Tree House. Cost: Adults $20, seniors $15, students $10. For more information: http://hannahsheartaz.org
DEC 9
- Help With Housing and More at Prescott Valley Public Library - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Are you experiencing homelessness? Once a month, Prescott Valley Public Library and Yavapai Outreach host Help with Housing and More, where you can meet one-to-one with knowledgeable representatives from area agencies and get help with housing, healthcare, food, employment assistance, and important documents. Yavapai Outreach includes representatives from the Coalition for Compassion and Justice, U.S. VETS, Veterans Affairs, Catholic Charities, Stepping Stones, Goodwill, Veterans Resource Center and other agencies whose mission is to end homelessness in Yavapai County. These representatives work together to help you navigate community resources and get the help you need. Cost: Free, registration not required. For more information: https://pvlib.net/events-1
DEC 9 - Yavapai College Performing Arts: Swingin’ for Change at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 7:00 PM - The Yavapai College Jazz Big Bands, the Roughriders and the Trailblazers celebrate the holiday season with a dance to support the scholarship program for young music majors. Do some good while dancing the night away as we transform our concert hall into a dance floor! Traditional holiday tunes with a swing twist will be presented, as well as plenty of great jazz to dance to. Grab a partner and bring some pocket change to this fun evening of holiday cheer and philanthropy. Tickets: $10 general admission and free for youth under 18. For more information: https://ycpac.com
DEC
10 - Highlands CenterMembers Holiday Party at Highlands Center for Natural History - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM - Members Only Event -- Join us to celebrate the holidays with food and drink and fun for all! Please bring a boxed or canned food item for the Yavapai Food Neighbors Project to help feed the hungry throughout Yavapai County. Register by November 26. Cost: Free admissionMembers Only. For more information: 928-776-9550; https://highlandscenter.org
DEC 10 - NAZ Suns vs. Texas Legends at Findlay Toyota Center - 6:30 PM - Tickets available through Ticketmaster. Cost: See website for ticket prices. For more information: https://northernarizona.gleague.nba.com
FUN FACTS
Artificial Christmas trees have outsold real ones since 1991.
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DEC 11
- Free Seminar: Reverse Mortgages - the Truth at Adult Center of Prescott - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Free seminar by Michael Woods, senior loan officer, Movement Mortgage. Learn how a reverse mortgage can work for you and your family. Forget the myths and get the facts. For more information: http://adultcenter.org
DEC 11
- MET Opera: Akhnaten (satellite broadcast) at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 1:00 PM - Metropolitan Opera performance of Akhnaten. For more information: https://ycpac.com
DEC 11
- Writing Workshops: Creating Atmosphere at Prescott Public Library - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM - Readers are stimulated by sensory appeal. Discover how to paint with words to reach beneath the surface and make your setting soar. Register online, at the Ask a Librarian Desk or call 928-777-1526. Presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public Library. For more information: http://prescottlibrary.info
DEC 11
- Pam Houston - Author Talk & Book Signing at Prescott Valley Public Library - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Pam Houston is the author of the memoir Deep Creek: Finding Hope In The High Country, as well as two novels, Contents May Have Shifted and Sight Hound; two collections of short stories, Cowboys Are My Weakness and Waltzing the Cat; and a collection of essays, A Little More About Me, all published by W.W. Norton. Her stories have been selected for volumes of The O. Henry Awards, The Pushcart Prize, Best American Travel Writing, and Best American Short Stories of the Century, among other anthologies. For more information: https://pvlib.net
DEC 11
- Movies at the Elks: White Christmas at Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center - 7:00 PM - Admission is by a cash donation of any amount. For more information: http://prescottelkstheater.com
DEC 12 - Nature Writing: Eco Poetry and Prose with Pam Davenport at the Highlands Center for Natural History - 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM - In this all-day workshop we will exercise our creative muscles to move toward a different way of experiencing our natural world. After we consider the words of writers who inspire us, we will write together in prose or in poetry. Participants will leave with at least two new pieces of writing, ideas for enhancing their own writing, the inspiration to see nature, and the knowledge to understand how we are a part of it. For more information: https://highlandscenter.org
DEC 12
- Frozen Jr. at Prescott Center for the Arts - 7:00
PM - Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, Frozen Jr. is a story of true love between sisters Princess Anna and Queen Elsa of Arendelle. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! For more information: 928-445-3286; https://pca-az.net
DEC 13
- Art Class for Adults at Prescott Valley Public Library - 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Create roses and angels out of the fascinating material of paper clay. Find out where your imagination will take you! Second floor. Registration is required. Sign up on the library website. For more information: https://pvlib.net/classes
DEC 13 - Wildlights and Animal Sights at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - The Wildlights and Animal Sights event at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary takes place on Friday and Saturday evenings in December. The park will be filled with festive holiday decorations, music, and spectacular light displays. Cost: Admission is $8 for non-members. For more information: https://heritageparkzoo.org
DEC 14
- Santa at the Farm at Mortimer Farms - 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM - Ho Ho Ho! Despite his very busy schedule, Santa is making his annual trek to Mortimer Farms to celebrate the holiday. Your kiddos will enjoy a visit with Santa, decorate a Christmas cookie, play at the Farm Park, sip a cup of hot cocoa and make a Christmas tree ornament. Pre-purchased tickets are required ($7 per person) and a limited amount are available. The event will mainly be held outdoors. For more information: https://mortimerfarmsaz.com/Christmas
DEC 12 - A Very Electric Christmas at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 7:00 PM - Toy soldiers, classic carols and a universe of beautiful lights come together in this charming new yuletide story. Lightwire Theatre sets your holidays aglow with the tale of a lost bird spending Christmas at the North Pole. For more information: 928-776-2000; https://ycpac.com
DEC 13
- Acker Night 2019 at Downtown Prescott - 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM - Opening ceremony at 5:00 p.m. at the Courthouse Plaza. Musical performances at many venues around downtown Prescott. For more information: https://ackernight.com
DEC 14 - Christmas Indian Art Market at Smoki Museum - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMIndian art market in the Pueblo Building. Buy authentic and buy direct. For more information: https://smokimuseum.org/events
DEC 14
- Prescott Farmers Market at Yavapai College - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - The Prescott Farmers Market takes place on Saturdays from 10 AM to 1 PM at Yavapai College, Parking Lot D. For more information: https://prescottfarmersmarket.org
DEC 14
- YMCA Youth Ballet - Nutcracker at Prescott Public Library - 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM - Prescott Public Library and Prescott YMCA Youth Ballet share the joy of the season with selections from “The Nutcracker” ballet. A cast of approximately 35 young dancers, ages 5-15, will delight the audience with their 40-minute rendition of the different characters in the ballet. For children of all ages. For more information: http://prescottlibrary.info
DEC 14 - Frozen Jr. at Prescott Center for the Arts - 7:00 PM - Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, Frozen Jr. is a story of true love between sisters Princess Anna and Queen Elsa of Arendelle. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! For more information: 928-445-3286; https://pca-az.net
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Courthouse Christmas Lighting Fundraiser Kickoff Party - Prescott Chamber of Commerce, November 7
Jersey Lilly Saloon’s Christmas lighting event was held November 7 from 4pm to 8pm. As usual the community of Prescott packed the establishment in support of fundraising for our Christmas City lights at the Plaza.
Chamber members and staff helping support the event and raffle were Jill Curry, Sheri Heiney, Laura Warne and Susan Cohen. Chamber Ambassadors that were also there in support of this important Chamber sponsored event.
Raffle tickets were sold for the sculpture “Sidekicks” by artist Bradford J. Williams and valued at $4,000; a 14kt Rose Gold Diamond Pendant donated by Raskin’s Jewelers and valued at $2,500; four Michelin Tires including installation and tax donated by Prescott Tire Pros and valued at $1,500. Countless other items were available for the auction held there as well as for the silent auction. Items to bid on were located throughout the establishment. The final drawing for the main items will be held January 16, 2020 at Jersey Lilly’s Saloon. Before the night was over, nearly $18,000 had been raised for lighting the Plaza or as many folks call the plaza “The Square”.
PHOTO COURTESY: BOB SHANKS
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DEC 14
- Wildlights and Animal Sights at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - The Wildlights and Animal Sights event at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary takes place on Friday and Saturday evenings in December. The park will be filled with festive holiday decorations, music, and spectacular light displays. Cost: Admission is $8 for non-members. For more information: https://heritageparkzoo.org
DEC 14
- Theater Auditions for God’s Favorite at Prescott Center for the Arts - 6:00 PM - Auditions for God’s Favorite will be held on Dec. 14 at 6 PM and Dec. 15 at 2 PM at the Prescott Center for the Arts Stage Too! venue. For more information: https://pca-az.net
DEC 14
- Christmas with the Rat Pack at Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center - 7:00 PM - Holiday music never had it so good as when it was being crooned by legendary “Rat Pack” members Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. Pour yourself some eggnog and be transported back to a Vegasstyle lounge for a night of familiar standards and swingin’ Christmas songs. Christmas with The Rat Pack is an instant classic! For more information: http://prescottelkstheater.com
DEC 14 - Yavapai College Performing Arts: Candlelight Christmas Concert at Prescott Christian Church - 7:00 PM - Nothing brings in the season as beautifully as Yavapai Youth Choirs’ glorious, traditional celebration of the holidays. It’s a relaxing concert filled with candlelight, carols and songs that touch the heart during this wonderful time of year. Steal away from the rush of the season and ring in the holidays with this concert of festive music and angelic voices. Tickets available at the door. For more information: https://ycpac.com
DEC 15 - Prescott Valley Farmers Market at Prescott Valley Entertainment District - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMThe Prescott Valley Farmers Market takes place on Sundays from 10 AM to 1 PM in the Prescott Valley Entertainment District. For more information: https://prescottvalleyfarmersmarket.wordpress.com
DEC 15 - AZ Humanities Lecture at Prescott Public Library - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - AZ Humanities Lecture: Understanding Fundamentalism in the World Religions. Björn Krondorfer is the Director of the Martin-Springer Institute at NAU and Endowed Professor of Religious Studies in Department of Comparative Cultural Studies. He has been invited to speak, present his research, and facilitate intercultural encounters around the world. For more information: http://prescottlibrary.info
DEC 15
The largest gathering of people wearing holiday sweaters is 3,473, recorded at the University of Kansas on December 19, 2015, when that many people wore brightly colored sweaters to the men’s basketball game against Montana.
DEC 15
- Christmas Indian Art Market at Smoki Museum - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Indian art market in the Pueblo Building. Buy authentic and buy direct. For more information: https://smokimuseum.org/events
- Frozen Jr. at Prescott Center for the Arts - 7:00 PM - Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, Frozen Jr. is a story of true love between sisters Princess Anna and Queen Elsa of Arendelle. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! For more information: 928-445-3286; https://pca-az.net
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DEC 15
- Esteban & Teresa JoyChristmas Concert at Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center - 3:00 PM
- Enjoy a Christmas concert with Esteban and Teresa. For more information: http://prescottelkstheater.com/
DEC 15
- NAZ Suns vs. Santa Cruz Warriors at Findlay Toyota Center - 3:00 PM - Tickets available through Ticketmaster. Cost: See website for ticket prices. For more information: https://northernarizona.gleague.nba.com
DEC 15 - Yavapai College Performing Arts: Holiday Nutcrackers at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 3:00 PM - The Yavapai College Concert Band, Symphony Orchestra, and Symphonic Band have prepared a winter treat in the form of music that celebrates this festive time of year. A suite of selections from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker will be heard, as well as plenty of other traditional carols to warm your hearts on a cold winter’s night. Let this evening of beautiful and familiar music be part of your family’s holiday tradition this year! For more information: https://ycpac.com
DEC 15
- Road to Bethlehem 2019 Christmas Program at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - 7:00 PM - 4th annual Christmas concert of the Prescott Stake Choir and Orchestra — The Road to Bethlehem will feature beautiful music, a children’s dance troupe and more, all designed to enhance the Christmas holiday season. The event will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints building; 1101 Sandretto Drive in Prescott. All are welcome regardless of religious affiliation. Free admission. For more information: 928-445-2704
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DEC 15
- Frozen Jr. at Prescott Center for the Arts - 7:00
PM - Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, Frozen Jr. is a story of true love between sisters Princess Anna and Queen Elsa of Arendelle. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure and plenty of humor, Frozen Jr. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! For more information: 928-445-3286; https://pca-az.net
DEC 16
- Firearms Safety: An Informational Presentation at Prescott Valley Public Library - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM - Presenter will be Lewis Johnson, Certified Firearms Training Instructor. This is not a hands-on training session. Topics will include how to safely handle a firearm, proper techniques to unload, load, and safely store firearms in the home, discussion of types of firearms, and a short history of firearms. Free event. Registration is not required. For more information: https://pvlib.net/events-1
DEC 17
- Cooking 101 - Tres Leche Cake at Adult Center of Prescott - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM - Monthly Free Series – 3rd Tuesdays, by Brookdale Prescott Chef. Let’s get together and learn! Give us input about your interests. Come to see hands-on demos, get quick & easy recipes, info on safe food handling, and of course eat cooking samples. For more information: http://adultcenter.org
DEC 17
- Free Seminar: Financial Blunders Everyone Must Learn From at Adult Center of Prescott - 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Free seminar by Foundation for Personal Financial Education, a nonprofit organization. The Foundation for Personal Financial Education is a 20-year-old nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to financial awareness. Our Arizona chapter’s mission is to provide our communities with a consistent resource, through unbiased classes, that are free of sales. For more information: http://adultcenter.org
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Fly-U Shuttle is a locally owned and operated premier shuttle service, that was founded to address the growing needs in Prescott and the rest of Northern Arizona for an executive transport and tour service. Recognizing the demand for a premier shuttle service from the local community, you can now ride in style in our executive vans.
Game Schedule
12/3/19 6:30 PM Hustle @ Suns
Findlay Toyota Center
12/5/19 6:30 PM Hustle @ Suns
Findlay Toyota Center
12/7/19 7:00 PM Suns @ Stars
Lifetime Activities Center-Bruin Arena
12/10/19 6:30 PM Legends @ Suns
Findlay Toyota Center
12/13/19 8:00 PM Suns @ Lakers
UCLA Health Training Center
12/15/19 3:00 PM Warriors @ Suns
Findlay Toyota Center
12/17/19 6:30 PM Stars @ Suns
Findlay Toyota Center
12/28/19 5:00 PM Lakers @ Suns
Findlay Toyota Center
JANUARY 1 - 18, 2020 ———————————
1/1/20 12:00 PM Suns @ Wolves Wells Fargo Arena
1/3/20 6:30 PM Suns @ Vipers
Bert Ogden Arena
1/5/20 3:00 PM Swarm @ Suns
Findlay Toyota Center
1/9/20 6:30 PM Suns @ Spurs
H-E-B Center at Cedar Park
1/11/20 6:00 PM Suns @ Blue
Cox Convention Center
1/13/20 7:00 PM Suns @ Stars
Lifetime Activities Center-Bruin Arena
1/17/20 7:00 PM Skyforce @ Suns
Findlay Toyota Center 1/18/20 5:00 PM Skyforce @ Suns Findlay Toyota Center
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DEC 17
- NAZ Suns vs. Salt Lake City Stars at Findlay Toyota Center - 6:30 PM - Tickets available through Ticketmaster. Cost: See website for ticket prices. For more information: https://northernarizona.gleague.nba.com
DEC 18
- Satellite Series: Bolshoi Ballet’s The Nutcracker at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 6:00 PM Watch the satellite broadcast of the Bolshoi Ballet performing The Nutcracker. For more information: 928-776-2000; https://ycpac.com
DEC 18
- Movies at the Elks: The Polar Express at Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center - 7:00 PM - Admission is by a cash donation of any amount. For more information: http://prescottelkstheater.com
DEC 19
- Prescott Valley Public Library Book Club at Prescott Valley Public Library - 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - December Book Club Meeting: A Study in Scarlet Women (The Lady Sherlock Series, Book 1) by Sherry Thomas. For more information: https://pvlib.net/attend
DEC 19
- National Theatre Live: The Audience (satellite broadcast) at Yavapai College Performing Arts Center - 6:00 PM - Academy Award winner Helen Mirren (The Queen) plays Queen Elizabeth II in the Tony Award-winning production of The Audience. Captured live from London’s West End in 2013, the original broadcast returns to international cinemas to mark National Theatre Live’s 10th birthday. For more information: https://ycpac.com
DEC 20
- Natural History Book Club at Natural History Institute - 9:00 AM - The December book club pick will be All the Wrong Places: a Life Lost and Found, by Philip Connors. For more information: https://naturalhistoryinstitute.org/upcoming-events
DEC 20
- Wildlights and Animal Sights at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - The Wildlights and Animal Sights event at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary takes place on Friday and Saturday evenings in December. The park will be filled with festive holiday decorations, music, and spectacular light displays. Cost: Admission is $8 for non-members. For more information: https://heritageparkzoo.org
DEC 20
- The Nutcracker Ballet at the Ruth Street Theater - 7:00 PM - The Prescott YMCA Dance Studio has presented The Nutcracker Ballet every year since 2011, and they’re back this year with two performances. Follow Clara through a wintry wonderland of battles, sweets, fairies and queens! Tickets are available at the YMCA or at the door. For more information: https://prescottymca.org/dance
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20 - Winter Luminaria: A Celebration of Nature in Winter at Highlands Center for Natural History - 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM - First annual winter luminaria event! On the eve of this year’s winter’s solstice, the center will be hosting its first ever Winter Luminaria. As attendees stroll through the Discovery Gardens guided by the soft glow of luminarias and the tones of seasonal music, they will be introduced to newly developed Discovery Stations centered on winter-themed topics. With wine and beer, appetizers, music and education, we are proud to unveil another way to enjoy the Discovery Gardens on a winter’s eve. Tickets are $30 for non-members and $25 for Highlands Center members. For more information: 928-776-9550; https://highlandscenter.org
DEC
20 - Storm Large at Yavapai College
Performing Arts Center - 7:30 PM - What better way to celebrate the holiday season than with Storm Large? Storm will love you, leave you, delight you and abuse you with a wicked charm and stunning vocals that will have you begging for more. A multi-talented force to be reckoned with, come watch the smoky club songstress-turned-national sensation bring the house down for the holidays as only she can. Dinner Before the Show is available for this performance. For more information: 928-776-2000; https://ycpac.com
DEC
21
- Prescott Farmers Market at Yavapai College - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - The Prescott Farmers Market takes place on Saturdays from 10 AM to 1 PM at Yavapai College, Parking Lot D. For more information: https://prescottfarmersmarket.org
DEC 21
- Forest Bathing, Befriending Winter Series at the Highlands Center for Natural History- 1:00 - 3:00 PM
- Join us at the Highlands Center this winter for our very first Forest Bathing series! In these colder months, we may notice those quiet details of nature that are only apparent in the absence of summer growth and the presence of winter light. During this remarkable time of year, participants will have a unique opportunity to strengthen their connection to the natural world. For more information: https://highlandscenter.org
DEC 21
- Wildlights and Animal Sights at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - The Wildlights and Animal Sights event at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary takes place on Friday and Saturday evenings in December. The park will be filled with festive holiday decorations, music, and spectacular light displays. Cost: Admission is $8 for non-members. For more information: https://heritageparkzoo.org
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a.m. - 7 p.m.
This no cost 3-week job readiness boot camp will prepare you for employment in Yavapai County's growing construction industry. Throughout the 3-week program you will learn the basics of popular construction trades. You will receive classes on professional development and life skills. You will also receive CPR & First-Aid Certificate training and OSHA 10 Certification. Upon completion of this 3-week Job Readiness Boot Camp, you will receive a Certificate of Completion and have the opportunity to meet with employers in the area who are hiring!
Prescott Farmers Market, November 9
This year, the Prescott Farmers Market will remain in the same location, at the Yavapai Community College Parking Lot D. Did you know?
• Growers must be from Yavapai County or greater Arizona.
• All products sold at the market must be grown and/or produced by the vendor.
• Reselling is not permitted.
• Food vendors are also welcome; processed food must contain a minimum of 10% AZgrown ingredients
• Crafters need 80% locally grown or wildharvested products.
The market is held on Saturday’s from Nov 9, 2019 - April 25, 2020.
PHOTOS COURTESY: KATHLEEN YETMAN
KENZLY SKIPPER (SENIOR COURT) AND DESIREE JOHNSON (QUEEN) - LEFT TO RIGHT
(L TO R) LAURIE FISHER, ELAINE EARLE AND SUSAN COHEN
MARYANN GALLAGHER, JOHN BAKER AND LORETTA STEVENSON
MAYOR GREG MENGARELLI AND HIS WIFE, SHEILA
DENNIS GALLAGHER
Join Marriott for Our Holiday Festivities
by Margo Christensen, Vice President, Marketing & Public Relations, Ponderosa Hotel Management
The Residence Inn and SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Prescott will continue their tradition this December, offering free holiday festivities open to the public.
SpringHill Suites will have Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Nov. 30 through Dec. 22 for stories, songs and photo opportunities. On Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 4 to 6 p.m. there will be a complimentary hot cocoa bar in the lobby loaded with a selection of cocoa toppings and fun treats. For the Acker Musical Showcase on Friday, Dec. 13, the American Lutheran Handbell Choir will be back again in the SpringHill Suites lobby performing beautiful holiday sounds with bells and chimes. And to round out the experience, you can enjoy complimentary snacks, hot cider and Gluehwein – a traditional German warm spiced red wine.
Residence Inn by Marriott will have its Santa and Mrs. Claus appearance in the afternoons on those same weekends from Thanksgiving through Dec. 21, and
an afternoon hot chocolate bar for everyone to enjoy. Bring a camera and have your little ones bring their Christmas wish list to share with the Clauses. They will be onsite each Friday and Saturday through the holidays from 6 to 8 p.m. to sing songs, share stories and read your favorite holiday tales. On Dec. 13 Santa will be at Acker night, so unfortunately, we will not have him on this night at Residence Inn.
For more detail and exact times for these festivities, call the hotels directly or check their Facebook pages beginning Thanksgiving weekend: SpringHill Suites by Marriott, 928-776-0998, www. facebook.com/springhillsuitesprescottarizona.com; Residence Inn by Marriott, 928-775-2232, www.facebook.com/ residenceinnprescott.com.
For overnight reservations for friends and family coming to town for the holidays, go to www.marriott.com and search Prescott, Arizona. Early reservations are highly recommended throughout the month of December through New Year’s Eve.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2020 from all of us at the Prescott Marriott Hotels!
Calendar of Events
DEC 21
- The 3 International Tenors Christmas Show at Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center - 7:00 PM
- Celebrate Christmas with a new Prescott tradition! The 3 International Tenors – Live in Concert is a tribute to some of the finest music in the world and features show-stopping performances celebrating the virtuosity and careers of Luciano Pavarotti, Andrea Bocelli, Enrico Caruso, and others. This stirring show includes renditions of some of the most memorable songs ever written like “Time To Say Goodbye,” “Ave Maria” and “Nessun Dorma.” All your favorite Christmas songs are featured throughout the show for an unforgettable evening.
For more information: 928-777-1370; http://prescottelkstheater.com
DEC 21
- The Nutcracker Ballet at the Ruth Street Theater - 4:00 PM - The Prescott YMCA Dance Studio has presented The Nutcracker Ballet every year since 2011, and they’re back this year with two performances. Follow Clara through a wintry wonderland of battles, sweets, fairies and queens! Tickets are available at the YMCA or at the door. https://prescottymca.org/dance
There are 364 gifts mentioned in “The
Twelve Days of Christmas”.
FUN FACTS
Dancing for the Stars - Dancer Reveal Party,
October 30
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Arizona announced their 4th Annual Dancing for the Stars 2020 dancers on October 30 at the Reveal Party. The ten dancing couples are made up of one local celebrity dancer and a professional dancer.
2020 Dancers:
• Celebrity Dancer Dr. Lisa Rhine and Professional Dancer Daniel Garcia
• Celebrity Dancer Anne-Marie Szabo and Professional Dancer Kevin Smith
• Celebrity Dancer Kelly Soldwedel and Professional Dancer Zach Leonard
• Celebrity Dancer Maggie Tidaback and Professional Dancer Sarah Hinson
• Celebrity Dancer Alexa Scholl and Professional Dancer Patrick Wilcox
• Celebrity Dancer JC Trujillo and Professional Dancer Carie Hughes
• Celebrity Dancer Bob Raber and Professional Dancer Beth Raber
• Celebrity Dancer Mayor Kell Palguta and Professional Dancer Jamie Procknow
• Celebrity Dancer Skyler Reeves and Professional Dancer Alexis Pursell
• Celebrity Dancer John Dunkel and Professional Dancer Marina Rogova-O’Brien
PICTURED LEFT TO RIGHT: DR. LISA RHINE, MAYOR KELL PALGUTA, ALEXA SCHOLL, KELLY SOLDWEDEL, JC TRUJILLO, ANNE-MARIE SZABO, SKYLER REEVES, JOHN DUNKEL, DR. BOB RABLER, MAGGIE TIDABACK
PHOTO COURTESY: BROOKE PHOTOGRAPHY
DEC 21 - Roger’s Tom Jones Show with the Motown Blossoms at Prescott Center for the Arts7:00 PM - With 100 million records sold, the music of Tom Jones is beloved by all! This is a stunning tribute to the sensational Tom Jones. Fans love it and new Tom Jones fans are created at every show. The addition of the Motown Blossoms is pure musical magic. For more information: https://pca-az.net
DEC
22
- Prescott Valley Farmers Market at Prescott Valley Entertainment District - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - The Prescott Valley Farmers Market takes place on Sundays from 10 AM to 1 PM in the Prescott Valley Entertainment District. For more information: https://prescottvalleyfarmersmarket.wordpress.com
DEC
26
- Fine Art Photography Exhibit at ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM - The Fine Art Photography Exhibit opens today at the ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery. It will continue until Jan. 21 in the main gallery. Visit their website for gallery hours. For more information: https://tisartgallery.com
DEC
27
- Storytellers at Smoki at Smoki Museum11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Enjoy Native storytelling, homemade cookies, and hot apple cider by the warmth of the Pueblo Building fireplace. There is no extra charge for this family event. Regular admission rates apply. For more information: https://smokimuseum.org/events
DEC
27
- Prescott’s 4th Friday Art Walk at Downtown Prescott - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Beginning at 5 P.M. on the 4th Friday of every month, the public is invited to visit participating gallery venues located throughout town. Each month features signature events and exhibits produced by the galleries, and the artists are always onsite to meet and greet. Cost: See website. For more information: 928-350-2341; https://artthe4th.com
DEC
27
- Wildlights and Animal Sights at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - The Wildlights and Animal Sights event at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary takes place on Friday and Saturday evenings in December. The park will be filled with festive holiday decorations, music, and spectacular light displays. Cost: Admission is $8 for non-members. For more information: https://heritageparkzoo.org
Use your Castle Club Card to play slots, and, once an hour, you could win $100 in Castle Cash! Your neighbors on either side of you win $50 in Castle Cash, just for being there. Just like in real estate, the secret to winning is location, location, location. Don’t have a Castle Club Card? Get one! They’re free, and come with lots of neat perks. It’s the neighborly way to play.
Prescott Really Loves to Celebrate During the Christmas Season
Governor Rose Mofford had many reasons to designate Prescott as “Arizona’s Christmas City” in 1989 - including lights, parades and community generosity.
These three events really illustrate why Prescott was a great choice:
Nothing showcases Prescott better than Acker Night, which takes place this year on Friday, December 13th. Local musicians and entertainment acts set up in over 100 downtown storefronts, sharing talents for a good cause. In one shop, you may find Christmas music, fiddlers or even belly-dancers - and next door may have country music or a barbershop quartet.
“Funds raised on Acker Night provide scholarships for music lessons, instruments and local youth performing arts programs,” explains the AckerNight.com website.
Shop with a Cop takes place each year in the middle of December. Local law enforcement officers pair up with a child for a Christmas shopping spree. Thanks to generous fundraisers done year-round, each child has a budget of several hundred dollars to spend. They also enjoy a visit from Santa, a pancake breakfast and the excitement of riding in a police vehicle with really loud sirens and flashing lights.
As far as we know, Prescott is the only community in the country to celebrate a “Boot Drop” on New Year’s Eve. A Ferris wheel, food vendors, live entertainment, fireworks and boot drops at 10 PM and midnight make this Arizona’s best ever street party.
So, bundle up and head to Whiskey Row for the countdown to 2020!
10am
– JC Bell, Scottsdale Available
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DEC
27
- A Magical Cirque Christmas (Touring) at Findlay Toyota Center - 7:00 PM - The producers of Broadway’s smash hit “The Illusionists” have brought together the world’s greatest entertainers for a spellbinding and incredible new holiday production A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS! Cost: See website for ticket info. For more information: 928-772-1819; http://findlaytoyotacenter.com
DEC
28
- Prescott Farmers Market at Yavapai College - 10:00
AM - 1:00 PM - The Prescott Farmers Market takes place on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Yavapai College, Parking Lot D. For more information: https://prescottfarmersmarket.org
DEC
28
- NAZ Suns vs. South Bay Lakers at Findlay Toyota Center - 5:00 PM - Tickets available through Ticketmaster. Cost: See website for ticket prices. For more information: https://northernarizona.gleague.nba.com
Judy Bluhm
Dear Judy,
My family and I love the Christmas holidays. It is my favorite time of year and I love to decorate! I put up two trees, outdoor lights, and “go all out” with holly, mistletoe, Santas, elves . . .well, you get the picture. My house is listed for sale, and my REALTOR said I should “tone down” the Christmas décor and take down the Santas, especially the garland over the fireplace mantle because it looks “too busy,” Beside, he said that “not everyone celebrates Christmas and we might offend someone.” What do you think?
~ Sarah Who Loves Christmas
Dear Sarah,
Yes, Sarah, there is a Santa Clause, and he comes once a year to remind us of the beauty and joy of the Christmas Season! I say, live your best life, enjoy your decorations and don’t worry. Your REALTOR sounds like Scrooge! I do recommend that real estate photos are “decoration free,” not because we should worry about offending anyone, but because they sometimes do not show your home’s features and amenities and the decorations can distract. Have a Merry Christmas!
~Judy Bluhm Who Loves Christmas Too
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DEC 28
- Wildlights and Animal Sights at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary - 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM - The Wildlights and Animal Sights event at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary takes place on Friday and Saturday evenings in December. The park will be filled with festive holiday decorations, music, and spectacular light displays. Cost: Admission is $8 for non-members. For more information: https://heritageparkzoo.org
DEC 29
- Prescott Valley Farmers Market at Prescott Valley Entertainment District - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PMThe Prescott Valley Farmers Market takes place on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Prescott Valley Entertainment District. For more information: https://prescottvalleyfarmersmarket.wordpress.com
DEC 31 - Answers to Questions My Survivors Need to Know After I Am Gone at Adult Center of Prescott - 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM – Free seminar by June Sherod, certified hospice volunteer. Join us for an invaluable gift of time, resources & information. Save your loved ones or executor a great amount of trouble, and bless them with personal details they could not have anticipated. You will receive a free do-it-yourself booklet, which includes many forms & several unlisted phone numbers (like Social Security’s) that you can add to and personalize to your needs. No matter the size of your estate, preparing this information is the kindest thing you can do for your survivors. For more information: http://adultcenter.org
DEC 31
- Boo Bash - A Masquerade Ball at Hassayampa Inn - 6:00 PM
- Hosted by Laserium Medspa and Hassayampa Inn. Come and enjoy yourselves at a masquerade ball for finger food, drinks (cash bar), dancing and the costume contest. Tickets are now available. Order them before the event or they are $5 more at the door. Order through the website or call 928-445-0555 to purchase tickets. Bring a raffle prize for a $5 discount. Let’s support our local businesses! For more information: https://laserium.app.rsvpify.com/
DEC 31
- New Year’s Eve Celebration & Fireworks at Findlay Toyota Center - 7PM - 8:30PM. Join us for a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration at the Findlay Toyota Center parking lot, 3201 N Main St., Prescott Valley. Games, hot chocolate, s’mores, and a big bonfire! Fireworks at 8:30PM and midnight. Please leave your pets at home for their safety and yours.
For more information: https://facebook.com/events/563042501129717
DEC 31
- New Year’s Eve Whiskey Row Boot Drop at Downtown Prescott - 8:00 PM - 12:30 AM – Ninth annual New Year’s Eve celebration. Thousands will welcome 2020 at this free event for all ages. The festive six-foot illuminated cowboy descends from a 40-foot flagpole with two drops. The first will be at 10 PM and the second at midnight. As the
crowd cheers in the new year, fireworks will light up the night sky. The earlier drop occurs simultaneously with the traditional “Ball Drop” in New York City.
For more information: 928-848-4182; https://bootdrop.com
T he Prescott 24th Annual Holiday Light Parade took place on Saturday, November 30th at 6:00 p.m. The parade was immediately followed by an after-parade party at Mile High Middle School field with a bonfire and Christmas music.
Grand Gala Dinner & Live
Auction
- Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters, November 16
With a theme of “Up, Up & Away!” Big Brothers Big Sisters of Yavapai County hosted a Grand Gala Dinner and Live Auction at the Prescott Resort. This fun event featured dueling bartenders, a live auction, an AfterParty with the band Five in the Wheel, and presentation of the winners from the Balloon Art Contest.
PHOTOS COURTESY: ROBIN LAYTON
Keep Warm This Winter!
CHECK HEAT EXCHANGER: Visually if possible. A cracked or dirty heat exchanger can be very dangerous.
CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS: From furnace shut off valve through the furnace.
CHECK BURNERS: Improper flame can cause high energy usage.
CHECK GAS VALVES: The gas valve controls gas pressure to the furnace. It is very important that it works properly.
CHECK VOLTAGE AND AMPERAGE ON MOTORS: Improper voltage and amperage can reduce significantly the life of the blower motor and heat exchanger.
CHECK ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS: Resistance caused by loose connections will cause excessive
heat at that point which can cause failure.
LUBRICATE ALL MOVING PARTS WHERE NECESSARY
CHECK SAFETY CONTROLS WHERE APPLICABLE: Essential for proper protection of the unit.
CHECK THERMOSTAT CALIBRATION: An improperly calibrated thermostat will call for more or less heat than desired, costing money and/or comfort.
CHECK FOR CORRECT AIRFLOW: This is one way to assure maximum efficiency of the heating unit.
CHECK AIR FILTERS: A dirty air filter could cause high energy usage and/or heat exchanger damage.
Winter is the healthiest and proper time to prune your trees
Winter time, when trees are dormant, is the best time to get them pruned and giving them a health check. Call our Certified Arborist, Edwin Dewees, for an appointment. Edwin comes with over 20 years of tree care experience.
In addition to being an ISA Certified Arborist, Edwin also went through extensive training programs to gain knowledge in the use of Mauget™ Micro-Injection tree technology with a complete understanding of tree physiology.
“I take time to make trees look as beautiful as possible, with tree health care always in mind.” Said Edwin.
Our supervisors are also Firewise trained and certified. ZebraScapes will perform the following tasks to get your properties ready for the coming spring season:
• Trim back tree branches
• Have trees inspected by our Certified Arborist
• Fertilize your lawn and plants
• Cut back over grown bushes
• Remove fallen leaves which can actually suffocate your grass
• Clear leaves and debris from your gutters
• Firewise clean up
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JAN 4
- Prescott Farmers Market at Yavapai College - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - The Prescott Farmers Market takes place on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Yavapai College, Parking Lot D. For more information: https://prescottfarmersmarket.org
JAN 4
- Remember the King: Elvis Through the Years at Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center - 7:00 PM - Starring Robert Shaw and the Lonely Street Band. The King of Rock and Roll has come to be defined by three distinct eras of his career: the young rockabilly days of “That’s All Right, Mama” and “Heartbreak Hotel,” the black-leather clad rocker of the ‘68 comeback special, and the years spent headlining Las Vegas and touring the United States with hits including “Suspicious Minds” and “Burning Love.” This one-of-a-kind concert production celebrates the best-known tunes from those three phases of Elvis’ career. Don’t miss the one salute to Elvis that has it all. For more information: http://prescottelkstheater.com
JAN 5
- Prescott Valley Farmers Market at Prescott Valley Entertainment District - 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM - The Prescott Valley Farmers Market takes place on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Prescott Valley Entertainment District. For more information: https://prescottvalleyfarmersmarket.wordpress.com
JAN 5
- NAZ Suns vs. Greensboro Swarm at Findlay Toyota Center - 3:00 PM - Tickets available through Ticketmaster. Cost: See website for ticket prices. For more information: https://northernarizona.gleague.nba.com
Narnia the Musical - One Stage Family Theatre at Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center, November 16
BY LYNNE LAMASTER/eNEWSAZ
A cast of 40 brought the charming children’s story of Narnia to life at the Prescott Elks Theatre through storytelling and music. As the play began, the White Stag, represented by the lovely and graceful ballerina, Madison Hurt, immediately brought the audience into the enchanted world where it was “always winter, never Christmas.” As the story progressed, four children, Susan, Peter, Lucy and Edmund Pevensie, sent to live in the country during WWII by their parents, crawl through a wardrobe and discover that not only is there another world to explore, but that they will have a major part in rescuing Narnia from the curse of the evil White Witch.
There are plenty of Prescott Realtors® and Agents for you to choose from in these parts, so why us? What makes Brian and Terri Monksfield different than other Agents? We love what we do and we do it 7 days a week, rain or shine and we answer our phones!
The Spectacular Contemporary Home is a Designers Dream! The Luxurious Kitchen inc. Stainless Steel Appliances, Granite Counters, Amazing Lights throughout and Opens to both the Eating Area and the Family Room. Each Bedroom and the office are beautifully appointed. The Backyard is the Perfect Size with Perennial Flower Gardens, Raised Beds and Fruit Trees. The Garage Features a 4ft extension! Freshly Painted Exterior in Oct. 2019! All of this and an Upgraded Detached Casita/Hobby Room! You must see this Unique Property Today! Located in Prescott Lakes right across from the Clubhouse!
BARRETT
WOW! Move in Today! This Magnificent Home Features Granite Counters, Upgraded White Cabinets, an office Plus 4 Bedrooms including a Jr. Suite/2nd Master, w/Bed 3 & 4 joined by a Jack & Jill Bath that can be closed off for privacy. Each Bedroom has walk in closets. This home has something for everyone! No HOA, large lot, close to shopping, schools and medical. Don’t miss the huge covered deck!
This Awesome Home is 2446 sq feet and is set up as a 2 Family Home! Situated on almost an Acre, close to town and NO HOA! The Upper Level offers an Upgraded Kitchen and overlooks a massive deck, along with a family room, 2 Bedrooms and a lovely family room with a Gas fireplace. The downstairs has a separate entrance with 2 bedrooms and a Full Kitchen. The large yard features a fenced area, 16x20’ shed, Fruit Trees and Flower Gardens! This is truly a unique home ready for you!
This is your chance to build your Dream Home in a beautiful area with no HOA! Over sized lots with panoramic views. Close to town, shopping, hospital and the lakes! Hastings Development owns these parcels and they are happy to build your home or you can purchase the land and build.
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Only one real estate brand gives you that feeling. The feeling that you’re in the presence of the world’s best. The Sotheby’s International Realty network achieved $112 billion in global sales volume in 2018, and reaches nearly every corner of the globe, with more than 990 o ces in 72 countries. For those who seek exceptional service and results in Prescott, there is only Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty.
Let’s have a conversation about how the team at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty® can create a custom marketing plan for your property in Prescott.
Let’s have a conversation about how the team at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty® can create a custom marketing plan for your property in Prescott.