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Calendar of Events

September

1st Live Horse Racing at Arizona Downs – 2:30 PM – Arizona Downs in Prescott Valley has live horse racing every Tuesday and Wednesday until Sept. 15. Gates open at 10:00 AM and the first race is at 2:30 PM. For more information: 928-227-1996 arizonadowns.com

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Movies at the Elks at Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center – 7:00 PM – Watch a classic movie at the Elks Theatre every Wednesday. Admission is by cash donation of any amount. Visit the theatre website to see the September movie schedule. The concession stand offers soda, candy, and popcorn. For more information: 928-777-1370 prescottelkstheatre.org

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September Events at the Library at Prescott Public Library – 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM – Visit the events section of the Prescott Public Library website to see all of the events and activities being offered this month. You will find a wide range of events, including book clubs, storytime sessions for children, lectures, language lessons, genealogy research, and more. For more information: 928-777-1500 prescottlibrary.info

1st Adult Center - September

Events at Adult Center of Prescott – The Adult Center of Prescott is a nonprofit organization that serves members age 50+ and also provides rentals for private and community events. It’s located at 1280B E Rosser St. The center is now back in operation and offering events after a long closure due to COVID-19 restrictions. They offer a wide variety of activities, events, and classes. Please visit the event calendar page on their website. For more information: 928-778-3000 adultcenter.org

2nd

Hold Your Horses! Annual Exhibition and Sale at Phippen Museum – 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM – The 2021 Hold Your Horses! Exhibit and sale opened Aug. 7 and continues through Sept. 26. The exhibit features fine artists who are recognized for their outstanding artistic works that feature horses. The Phippen Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For more information: 928-778-1385 | phippenartmuseum.org

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‘Tis Gallery - September

Exhibits at ‘Tis Art Center & Gallery – 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM – Continuing exhibits this month: the “Art in Architecture” collaborative exhibit is on display until Sept. 14, and “Black & White with a Splash of Color 2021” continues until Sept. 21. New exhibits this month will be “Jo Manginelli and Friends” starting on Sept. 15, and an exhibit of Fine Art Photography opens on Sept. 23. See the gallery website for updates. For more information: 928-775-0223 tisartgallery.com

2nd

Bronzesmith Foundry Tour at Bronzesmith Fine Art Foundry & Gallery – 11:00 AM – Bronzesmith in Prescott Valley offers foundry tours every Thursday. Learn about the lost wax process of bronze casting. Fun and informative! The cost is $10 per person and advance reservations are required. Individuals and small groups are welcome. For more information: 928-772-2378 bronzesmith.com

2nd

Visit the Fort Whipple Museum at Fort Whipple Museum –10:00 AM - 4:00 PM – The Fort Whipple Museum reopened in July after a long closure due to Covid-19. It is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Thursday to Saturday. The museum is located on the grounds of the VA Medical Center off of Hwy 89. Admission is free and donations are appreciated. It began as a tactical base for the U.S. Army during the Indian Wars, and later became a military hospital. It’s operated and maintained by the Sharlot Hall Museum. For more information: 928-443-5220 sharlothallmuseum.org

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3rd

Barn Dance & Dinner at Mortimer Farms – 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM – Barn Dances take place every Friday night, May through October. All ages are welcome. Enjoy a live band, dancing, campfires, lawn games, cash bar, and a farm to table dinner. Tickets are available in advance or at the gate. For more information: 928-830-1116 mortimerfarmsaz.com

3rd

Historic Downtown Prescott Walking Tours at Prescott Visitor Information Center – 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM –Learn about Prescott’s historic past and present. The walking tours are free and take about 90 minutes. Donations are appreciated. Meet in front of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce Visitor Information Center. Tours are held most Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, unless there is a major event downtown. Please call ahead to confirm. Tours can also be booked for groups of five or more. For more information: 928-445-2000 prescott.org

3rd

Sunflower Festival at Mortimer Farms – 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM – The Mortimer Farms Sunflower Festival has something for everyone! Enjoy the farm animal encounter and farm-inspired rides, games, and activities. There is a pick-your-own sunflower bloom experience, photo opportunities amongst thousands of sunflowers, and grain train farm tours. The Sunflower Festival will take place August 27-29 and September 3-5. See website for details about festival activities. For more information: 928-830-1116 | mortimerfarmsaz.com

3rd

Highlands Center for Natural History Book Club at Highlands Center for Natural History – 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM – This month’s selection is “Where the Water Goes: Life and Death Along the Colorado River”, by Dan Owens. The book club is for adults interested in learning about the natural history of the Southwest and connecting with others who have a similar interest. It’s held outdoors in the Highlands Center Discovery Gardens, and the book is available through the Peregrine Book Company in Prescott. For more information: 928-776-9550 | highlandscenter.org

4th

50th Anniversary Concert - Chino Valley at Memory Park – 6:00 PM9:00 PM – Come out and enjoy a free concert in the park! Featuring Darin Mahoney & Ann Marie Schimberg, Road One South, and Scandalous Hands. Memory Park is located on W. Palomino Road in Chino Valley. For more information: 928-636-2646 | chinoaz.net

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4th

Faire on the Square Arts & Craft Show at Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza – 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM – The Faire on the Square Arts & Craft show takes place over the Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4 to Sept. 6. It will have over 100 vendor booths under the shade of the elm trees at the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Prescott. For more information: 928-443-5220 prescottdowntown.com

4th Garden Class: Top 10 Trees and How to Plant Them at Watters Garden Center – 9:30 AM – Free gardening class at Watters Garden Center in Prescott - Privacy, shade, color, evergreen, and blooms. We cover trees from every angle. With so many choices, picking the perfect tree can seem overwhelming, but not after this class. Our horticultural team will be on-hand after the class to help with individual tree situations. Free tree planting guide to all attendees. For more information: 928-445-4159| wattersgardencenter.com

4th Guest Artist Series - Brandon Porter at Museum of Indigenous People –10:00 AM - 4:00 PM – Guest artist for Sept. 4 & 5 — Brandon Porter, Choctaw, ledger art, hunting and tobacco pouches. Hours are Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Guest artists will demonstrate their artistic techniques and will have their art works available for purchase. The guest artist series continues on weekends through November. For more information: 928-445-1230 museumofindigenouspeople.org

4th

Music on the Green: Mood Swing Band at Theater on the Green Amphitheater – 7:00 PM – Free outdoor concert at the Theater on the Green Amphitheater in Prescott Valley. Music is by local musicians. Concerts begin at 7:00 PM. For more information: 928-759-3090 | pvaz.net

4th

Prescott Farmers Market at Yavapai Regional Medical Center Miller Valley Lot – 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM – See your neighbors. Meet your farmers. Know your food! Every Saturday you can find fresh specialty produce, meat, eggs, bread, baked goods, delicious readyto-eat foods and more. We accept cash, credit, debit and double EBT/SNAP benefits! For more information: 928-713-1227

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4th

Hiking Spree at Highlands Center for Natural History – Hike (or attempt) at least 8 of 10 trails and submit your completed form online for a chance to win a $300 gift card from The Hike Shack. The trail list and maps will be available on Sept. 4 at 9:00 AM and the event will continue until Dec. 6. For more information: 928-776-9550 | highlandscenter.org

5th

Concerts on the Green: Run Boy Run at Theater on the Green - Prescott Valley – 7:00 PM – The RUN BOY RUN quartet will perform a blend of bluegrass, folk, and Americana. Tickets are $20/adult, $5/youth 9-17, and free admission for ages 8 and under. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. A food truck will be available for concessions, or bring your own food and non-alcoholic beverages. See website for event details and tickets. For more information: 928-776-2000 ycpac.com

5th

Faire on the Square Arts & Craft Show at Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza – 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM – The Faire on the Square Arts & Craft show takes place over the Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-6. It will have over 100 vendor booths under the shade of the elm trees at the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Prescott. For more information: 928-443-5220 | prescottdowntown.com

5th

Prescott Valley Community Market at Prescott Valley Entertainment District – 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM – The Prescott Valley Community Market features vendors with food and non-food items such as local meats, fresh eggs and vegetables, baked goods, body care products, hand-crafted jewelry, art and much more. The market takes place every Sunday and is located on the SE corner of Glassford Hill and Florentine, across from Fry’s. For more information: 928-925-4619 prescottvalleyfarmersmarket.com

7th

Live Horse Racing at Arizona Downs – 2:30 PM – Arizona Downs in Prescott Valley has live horse racing every Tuesday and Wednesday until Sept. 15. Gates open at 10:00 AM and the first race is at 2:30 PM. For more information: 928-227-1996 | arizonadowns.com

6th

Faire on the Square Arts & Craft Show at Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza – 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM – The Faire on the Square Arts & Craft show takes place over the Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4, 5, and 6. It will have over 100 vendor booths under the shade of the elm trees at the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Prescott. For more information: 928-443-5220

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7th Summer Concert SeriesGoodwin Street Gang at Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza – 6:30 PM – This concert by the Goodwin Street Gang is part of the Prescott Summer Concert Series, presented by the Prescott Downtown Partnership. Free admission. Bring a chair or blanket. For more information: 928-443-5220 | prescottconcertseries.com

8th

73rd Annual Kiwanis Club

Auction at Online Event – The Kiwanis online auction takes place from Wednesday, Sept. 8 through Friday, Sept. 17. Bid on auction items online anytime. There will also be a special live auction on Wednesday, Sept. 15. Proceeds of the charity auction are used to help children and families in Prescott and Yavapai County. Auction items can be previewed on the website before the auction begins on Sept. 8. For more information: 928-445-8700 32auctions.com/kiwanis2021auction

8th

Movies at the Elks at Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center – 7:00 PM – Watch a classic movie at the Elks Theatre every Wednesday at 7:00 PM. Admission is by cash donation of any amount. Visit the theatre website to see the September movie schedule. The concession stand offers soda, candy, and popcorn. For more information: 928-777-1370

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Dear Judy:

My parents passed away and I inherited their forty- year- old house. It has been neglected over the years and there are deferred maintenance issues (a loose railing, deck that needs staining, dishwasher that doesn’t work). I know that the market is good and want to sell the house without fixing it up. My parents bought the house ten years ago. And while I visited my parents every year, I really do not know much about the house. How can I disclose what I don’t know? There are no obvious big issues like roof leaks, etc, I just do not know where to begin. Can I list a house “As Is?”

~ Worried Daughter

Dear Worried Daughter:

I am sorry about the loss of your parents. It is hard to “take on” the selling of a house, on top of everything else. You did touch on something important, which is you cannot disclose what you do not know. The issues that you are aware of, mention in the Seller Disclosure. The other questions regarding electrical, heating, cooling, roof, etc can be crossed out with an explanation that you have never lived in the house and have no knowledge of the maintenance, condition, or answers to those specific questions. Yes, you can list a house to be sold, “AS IS,” but this does not mean that a buyer cannot have a thorough home inspection (we advise it). A buyer can still ask for repairs or a price reduction once the inspection is complete and may also cancel the contract within the inspection period. Your best bet is to work with a realtor who can advise you. The buyer might be a “flipper” and there are many investors who are looking for homes to fix up and re-sell or rent. Good luck to you and I am happy to help in any way.

~ Judy

Calendar of Events continued…

9th

Bronzesmith Foundry Tour at

Bronzesmith Fine Art Foundry & Gallery – 11:00 AM – Bronzesmith in Prescott Valley offers foundry tours every Thursday. Learn about the lost wax process of bronze casting. Fun and informative! The cost is $10 per person and advance reservations are required. Individuals and small groups are welcome. For more information: 928-772-2378 bronzesmith.com

9th Summer Concert Series - Prescott Sings Finale at Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza – 6:30 PM – The Prescott Sings Finale is part of the Prescott Summer Concert Series, presented by the Prescott Downtown Partnership. Free admission. Bring a chair or blanket. For more information: 928-443-5220 prescottconcertseries.com

9th

Visit the Fort Whipple Museum – Open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Thursday to Saturday. The museum is located on the grounds of the VA Medical Center off of Hwy 89. Admission is free and donations are appreciated. It began as a tactical base for the U.S. Army during the Indian Wars, and later became a military hospital. For more information: 928-443-5220 | sharlothallmuseum.org

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Concert at Highlands Center for Natural History – 3:00 PM – The Folk Sessions is presenting MacDougal Street West for two shows on Thursday, Sept. 9. Enjoy this Peter, Paul & Mary tribute show at the Highlands Center outdoor amphitheater. The Folk Sessions’ Tom and Christa Agostino will also perform. For more information: 928-776-9550 highlandscenter.org

9th

2021 Yavapai County Fair at Prescott Rodeo Grounds – 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM – Fair tickets are available at the gate. Adults $6, seniors $5, free admission for kids five & under. Family passes are available. The Yavapai Fair offers a wide range of fun events and activities for the whole family, including rodeo and ranch horse events, food vendors, music & entertainment, rides, agricultural exhibits, and much more! For more information: 928-899-6056 | yavapaifair.com

10th

Prescott Valley Healing Field of Northern Arizona at Prescott Valley Civic Center – The Prescott Valley Healing Field will display nearly 3,000 U.S. flags in honor and remembrance of the victims of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The dispay will run from Friday, Sept. 10 through Friday, Sept. 17. For more information: 928-848-0626 healingfieldpv.com

10th

Summer Concert SeriesTeresa and Esteban at Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza – 6:30 PM – This concert by Teresa and Esteban is part of the Prescott Summer Concert Series, presented by the Prescott Downtown Partnership. Free admission. Bring a chair or blanket. For more information: 928-443-5220 | prescottconcertseries.com

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10th

2021 Yavapai County Fair at Prescott Rodeo Grounds – 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM – Tickets are available at the gate. Adults $6, seniors $5, free admission for kids 5 & under. Family passes are available. The Yavapai Fair offers a wide range of fun events and activities for the whole family, including rodeo and ranch horse events, food vendors, music & entertainment, rides, agricultural exhibits, and much more! For more information: 928-899-6056 | yavapaifair.com

11th

9th Annual Hope Fest AZ at Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza – 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM – Free community outreach event will be held at the Courthouse Plaza in Prescott. Will include a 9/11 20th anniversary commemoration, HOPE Serves family resource fair, a car & motorcycle show, and much more. The purpose of the event is to serve veterans, active military, first responders, their families, and the vulnerable of Yavapai County. For more information: 928-387-4673 hopefestaz.com

Pumpkin Fest & Corn Maze at Mortimer Farms –9:00 AM - 6:00 PM – The festival opens today and continues through Oct. 31. Season passes are available. Lots of fun family activities, including the giant corn maze. Find the perfect pumpkin in the pumpkin patch. See their website for event details and ticket info. Mortimer Farms is located in Dewey. For more information: 928-830-1116 mortimerfarmsaz.com

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PRESCOTT VALLEY HEALING FIELDS OF NORTHERN ARIZONA

Friday, September 10 through Thursday, September 16. Prescott Valley Civic Center Lawn 7501 E. Skoog Blvd.

Walk among the field of 2,977 flags representing those we lost on 9/11/01 as well as 19 flags representing our Granite Mountain firefighters who we lost on June 30, 2013. The field is open 24 hours and has a volunteer booth to help you locate individuals.

September 10 flags are set up and the field is open.

September 11, 7 a.m. Patriot Run

September 11, 10 a.m. Blessing of the Field

September 11, 6 p.m. Patriot Day Ceremonies

September 14, 6 p.m. Patriotic Concert

TBD Youth Concert

For more information or to volunteer visit www.healingfieldpv.com/volunteer-opportunities.

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Grumpy Sicilian 7025 Florentine Rd. #102 Prescott Valley, 86314 928-756-2783

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen 5532 E. State Rd. 69 Prescott Valley, 86314 www.popeyes.com 480-622-8056

PV Asphalt Supply 2665 N. 3rd St. Prescott Valley, 86314 www.pvasphaltsupply.com 928-8489-7446

Prescott Valley Transmission Service 7420 E. 2nd St. Prescott Valley, 86314 928-759-8870

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September

11th Patriot Day 9/11

Ceremony at Prescott Valley Civic Center – 6:00 PM – The Town of Prescott Valley will hold a 9/11 ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 11 at 6:00 PM at the Prescott Valley Civic Center Theater on the Green. The ceremony will honor and remember those who lost their lives, and those who gave their lives to save others during the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. The event is open to the public and all are invited to attend. Bring your own chair or blanket. Visit the Healing Field website for details on additional events, including concerts, a patriotic run, and the blessing of the field. For more information: 928-848-0626 healingfieldpv.com

11th

Living History: Trades & Traditions at Sharlot Hall Museum – 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM – This Living History Adventure takes a closer look at the trades, handicrafts and folk arts of early Prescott that still live on today. Adult admission $12, children 12 and under free. Enjoy an Arizona History Adventure at the Sharlot Hall Museum on the second Saturday of each month. For more information: 928-443-5220 | sharlothallmuseum.org

11th Breakfast with the Animals: Black Bear at the Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary – 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM – This month’s featured animal is the black bear. Enjoy breakfast and watch a special animal feeding and keeper talk. An animal craft is provided for the kids. This is a wonderful way to learn more about your favorite sanctuary residents. After breakfast, visitors are welcome to explore the park. Reservations are required. Cost for members: Adults $25 / Children $10. Non-members: Adults $30, Children $15. For more information: 928778-4242 | heritageparkzoo.org

SEPT. 12th

12th 2021 Yavapai County Fair at

Prescott Rodeo Grounds – 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM – Tickets are available at the gate. Adults $6, seniors $5, free admission for kids 5 & under. Family passes are available. The Yavapai Fair offers a wide range of fun events and activities for the whole family, including rodeo and ranch horse events, food vendors, music & entertainment, rides, agricultural exhibits, and much more! For more information: 928-899-6056 | yavapaifair.com

24th Annual Prescott

Empty Bowls at Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza – 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM – Empty Bowls is an annual fundraising event organized by the Prescott Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Local artists and chefs come together to help raise money for local food banks. $21,000 was raised and distributed to local food banks in 2020. A variety of soups are provided by local restaurants. Your ticket allows you to pick out a handmade bowl and fill it with soup. For more information: 503-754-4909

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5th Annual Farm to Table Dinner at the Holiday Ballroom & Courtyard – 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM – Celebrate local food at its finest at the 5th Annual Farm to Table Dinner. Features fresh local produce and meats prepared by four of Prescott’s premier chefs. This vibrant annual event raises critical funds to further the mission of the Prescott Farmers Market. Tickets are $150/person and are available at the market on Saturdays. For more information: 928-713-1227

prescottfarmersmarket.org

14th

Live in Concert: Jackson Browne at Findlay Toyota Center – 7:30 PM – An evening with Jackson Browne, with his full band. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2007. This current tour is in support of his new album, Downhill from Everywhere. For more information: 928-772-1819 findlaytoyotacenter.com

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Local Business Spotlight: Home Decor & Design

Homes are designed at multiple levels; floor plans and elevations, cupboards and counters, furnishings and decor. Prescott has local businesses that do all of these with a touch of hometown friendliness and devotion to customer service.

If you’re in the market to build something from the ground up, our homebuilders will work to bring your dream custom home to life or tailor one of their designs to fit your family’s needs and wants. Cabinets and counters provide the storage space and style to make your space livable, and furniture and decor make it lovable.

Prescott’s home design sector is filled with business owners and staff who love our community’s natural beauty and want its homes to complement it from the outside while inviting nature inside every morning and evening. They do this through loving attention to detail in materials, textures, finishes, colors, natural light and hundreds more aspects. So when it’s time for you to set the course on how your house is designed inside or out, bring your imagination and find a local firm that will bring it to vivid life while reinvesting in the community you call “home.”

Bella Home Furnishings

Add beauty and character to your home with handmade furniture from Bella Home Furnishings, Prescott’s high-end home furnishings boutique. They offer an exquisite selection of handmade furniture, decor and accessories. Whether you want chic industrial pieces or one-ofa-kind pieces from around the world, you will find whatever you are looking for in their showroom. They carry everything from hand-carved pillars to complete living room, kitchen and dining room sets.

They offer in-home design services to help make every home truly unique. Their talented team is here to help make all design dreams come true and to match existing home decor or furniture.

Contact Information: 115 W. Willis St. Prescott, AZ 86301 928-458-7275

bellahomefurnishings.com

Haley Construction

Haley Construction delivers innovative and personalized building results. Since 1955, they have taken care of their clients like family, always searching for the brightest custom solutions. They provide honesty and integrity to the commercial and residential building industry, always doing what is right even when there may be an easier path. They consistently surpass expectations through an unparalleled client experience and value-added solutions. Their team is highly skilled and consists of builders who have spent their entire career with them – and it’s those builders who are training the next generation to carry on the same Haley legacy.

Contact Information: 1933 Rocky Dells Drive Prescott, AZ 86303 (928) 445-1281

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Capstone Homes

Capstone Homes is proud to be Northern Arizona’s premier builder of custom homes and custom quality production homes. Founded by two industry professionals with over 45 years of experience, Capstone Homes is an evergrowing presence in Northern Arizona. Capstone Homes was one of the first in the region to build Energy Star-certified homes, and participates in Zero Energy Ready Homes (ZERH), a stringent U.S. Department of Energy certification program. Capstone Homes is an Energy Star, WaterSense and Indoor AirPlus program partner as well as the recipient of U.S. Department of Energy Housing Innovation Awards.

The expert team of employees and trade partners is committed to building custom quality in

Joe’s Furniture

There is a long line of Joes in Joe’s Furniture… It all starts way back in the 1940’s, when Joe Rietz Sr. started off selling furniture at affordable prices to happy customers in and around Morenci, Arizona. Shortly after in 1955, his son Joe Rietz Jr. took over and changed the name to Joe’s Furniture. He grew the family business until Joe Rietz III of Prescott succeeded him and eventually moved the store to its current location.

Now Joe’s has a 20,000-square-foot showroom with a team of interior designers ready to serve you. Whatever your home furnishing needs are, they are there to help. The broad selection of fine furniture and mattresses is sure to fulfill your needs.

At Joe’s Furniture you will always find friendly hometown service and great prices that keep their customers coming back year after year. See for yourself by visiting Joe’s fabulous showroom and staff today!

Contact Information:

3787 Karicio Lane Prescott, AZ 86303 (928) 778-7593

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every home, backed by customer service plus a 10-year insured builder’s limited warranty. From custom-quality production homes to custom estates exclusive to its unique in-house Design/Build program, every homeowner will be proud to own a home with the Capstone Homes name.

Contact Information: 3605 S. Flagstaff Ranch Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86005 (855) 928-1100 capstonehomesaz.com

Aspen Valley

Marc Van Wormer, owner of Aspen Valley Homes, is a third-generation Prescottonian who is proud to now raise his own children in beautiful Prescott. As you can tell, he has a deep appreciation for the area. Aspen Valley Homes is a family owned and operated custom home business with over 45 cumulative years of home construction experience. When they build a new home for a client all the decisions are based on one principle:

“We build your home as though it was going to be our own.”

This philosophy affects decisions on design ideas as well as mechanical systems that will be hidden behind drywall and masonry forever. This is their golden rule of home construction; it makes them proud of each new home they build.

Contact Information: 697 6th St., Ste. 503 Prescott, AZ 86301 (928) 708-9877 aspenvalleyhomesaz.com

Crystal Creek Builders

CCrystal Creek is your hometown builder, here for you whether you already live in Prescott or are coming from hundreds of miles away. Named the region’s top custom homebuilder, Crystal Creek features an award-winning in-house architect and design team and is the only builder in town offering a custom design for only $975. Working closely with you, they will create a floor plan for each level of your home, including exterior elevations. A free lot evaluation is included.

When you are ready to personalize the details, a user-friendly virtual designer allows you to mix and match finishes until you settle on the look you’ve been dreaming of. You’ll also enjoy a 3D walkthrough video that gives you the sensation of strolling through the house you have designed – fully decorated. Thoughtful custom design, in person or through digital design tools, are hallmarks of Crystal Creek and the personal touch you’ll receive from them.

Contact Information: 255 East Sheldon St. Prescott, AZ 86301 (928) 445-3200 CrystalCreekHomes.com

Totally Floored

The staff at Totally Floored by Flooring America is excited to get to know you and help you with all of your floor covering needs. They offer in-home service and are very experienced in the commercial market. They look forward to meeting you at their Prescott Valley location.

Totally Floored by Flooring America is more than just a flooring specialty store. Their experts are trained in flooring sales and design and will help you find the perfect floor for the way you live.

As part of America’s leading flooring retail group, Flooring America’s 500-store nationwide buying power guarantees you low prices on thousands of carpet types and other flooring options backed by the most solid warranties in the floor covering industry.

Every Flooring America store is locally owned, so the Prescott Valley location can also guarantee a truly unique level of personal service. Their goal is to make sure you enjoy your shopping experience and find exactly what you want so that you are confident in your purchase.

Contact Information:

2710 E. Glassford Hill Road Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 458-5613

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Prescott Flooring Brokers

Established in 1973, Prescott Flooring Brokers in Downtown Prescott, AZ is a family owned and operated full service flooring and tile provider. We specialize in all facets of residential and commercial flooring including Hardwood Engineered & Solids; Carpets in Wools, Nylons & Synthetics; Ceramic, Porcelain & Stone; Waterproof Luxury Vinyl Planks, Laminates, Sheet Vinyl’s & more. Something for every budget & style!

Prescott Flooring Brokers is registered, licensed and bonded. Prescott Flooring Brokers is Northern Arizona’s low price leaders. Our prices assure you that you are going to get the best value for your dollar. Our professional installers are second to none, providing an experienced crew for each type of flooring with full warranties on products and installation.

We would like to invite you to our showroom in the heart of Downtown Prescott, Arizona where we have an organized 3,100 Sq Ft Showroom with over 3,000 large samples to choose from. Our experienced sales staff will help you make the best floor covering choices for your one of a kind project!

Contact Information: 410 W. Goodwin St. Prescott, AZ 86303 (928) 756-8759 prescottflooringbrokers.com

Prescott Kitchens

Dennis McKeown has over 25 years’ experience in the kitchen industry. During his years working for one of the nation’s largest kitchen cabinet manufacturers, Dennis discovered what consumers desire and need most:

• Design expertise to satisfy the unique needs of each customer

• Complete in-depth product knowledge

• Reliability to deliver quality products consistently

• Ability to minimize overhead to offer the best value

• Follow through, from start to finish, of each customer’s project

• Service and customer satisfaction being the main goal

With those qualities in mind, Dennis and his wife Candy started their own kitchen business, Custom Designers, in Pennsylvania in 1995. After 20 years of operating a successful kitchen business, they decided to retire to the beautiful landscape and climate offered in Prescott. Dennis soon realized that the retirement lifestyle was not for him, so he and Candy started Prescott Kitchens to offer the same level of service, expertise, and value that they have been providing over the past 20 years.

Contact Information:

739 W. Gurley St. Prescott, AZ 86305 (928) 583-7520 prescottkitchens.com

Primera

Since its inception over four decades ago, Primera Carpet One Floor & Home has taken great care in the communities it serves, one floor at a time.

Founded in the late 1970s by a small group of local contractors with a dream, the fledgling store steadily evolved into the powerhouse firm it is today. By 1980, one of the group’s veteran flooring installers — at the request of his peers — assumed management and eventual ownership of the business.

In 1995, the firm joined forces with Carpet One Floor & Home, the world’s largest cooperative of independently owned and operated flooring stores. Today, Primera employs over 450 team members at its locations in Arizona, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico and California.

Under the same ownership since 2010, Primera Carpet One Floor & Home remains a community destination for quality interiors, offering fine flooring as well as granite and quartz countertops, cabinetry, and window treatments. As it was in the beginning, Primera takes enormous pride in a job well done, maintaining an active presence in each community it serves.

Come discover what Primera can do for you!

Contact information:

7785 E. State Rte. 69 Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 379-5366 prescottvalleycarpetone.com

Mandalay Homes

In 2012, while working on affordable housing renovations for The City of Phoenix, Mandalay Homes® was asked to turn the Gordon Estates community into a model of energy efficiency. Dave Everson was skeptical at first but ultimately embraced the challenge. Mandalay Homes has been awarded a Department of Energy

Able & Ready Construction

Able & Ready has served Yavapai County since 2007 and is locally owned and operated. They are a full-service remodeling contractor, utilizing professional in-house employees to deliver customers the highest quality workmanship, quality materials, and superior customer service, all at a fair price.

Their experienced staff serves as your personal assistant to offer you that detailed touch, available to help from the beginning to the end of your project.

Able & Ready’s design center and showroom offers all your selection needs in one easy location. Come in today to pick out your favorite materials, colors, cabinets, countertops, and fixtures.

Housing Innovation Award for Energy Efficiency every year since.

Everson, Mandalay Homes’ owner and CEO, is a longtime resident of Arizona with family roots in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The construction industry was a natural fit for Dave as his grandfather, father and uncle were all homebuilders. Dave recently relocated his family and company headquarters to Prescott. Dave has led the company down a path of innovation that brought Mandalay national recognition as an industry leader in energy conservation, indoor air quality, and water sustainability.

Contact information: 1955 Commerce Center Cir #A Prescott, AZ 86301 (855) 955-6466

mandalayhomes.com

It’s quick and easy. Or if you like, they’ll come to you!

Able & Ready’s Mission: Able & Ready strives to be the leader in providing superior remodeling services to our customers by creating a successful partnership with them throughout the construction process. Our pledge is to establish customer satisfaction by exceeding their expectations and gaining their trust through exceptional communication, project management, performance and quality by every member of our team.

Contact information: 7245 E. 2nd Street, Suite C Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 (928) 775-6178 ablereadyllc.com

AARF ANIMAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY

6639 S. Country Road Mayer, AZ 86333

775-560-7477 | aarfrescue.org

ALLSTATE PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE

Prescott, AZ 86305

928-227-9731

BLUE STAR REAL ESTATE

SERVICES - ERA POWERED

600 East Gurley Street, Suite C Prescott, AZ 86301 928-327-5700 | bluestarresaz.com

FFUSA

Prescott, AZ 86301 619-227-8589 | ffusa.com

FREEDOM ROOFING AND RESTORATION, LLC

30358 US HWY 60 89 Ste A/B Wickenburg, AZ 85390 928-684-9012 freedomroofingandrestoration.com

HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL

P.O. Box 33 Kirkland, AZ 86332 928-466-4663 | teamurias.com

ICARE ADULT DAY CENTER, LLC

213 N. Marina Street Prescott, AZ 86301

928-515-1011 | icareadultdaycenter.com

KRIS LITTLE–MY HOME GROUP

220 W. Goodwin Street, #5 Prescott, AZ 86303

928-533-5123 | myhomegroup.com

LIFETIME MEDICAL CARE

3101 Clearwater Drive, Suite B

Prescott, AZ 86305

928-237-9014 | lifetimemedicalcare.com

ONE VISION RETIREMENT

1255 High Bluff Drive, Suite 210 San Diego, CA 92130

949-342-6522 | onevisionretire.com

OPTIMAX PM SOLUTIONS

INC.

2965 Tolemac Way Prescott, AZ 86305

760-964-1010

OVERALL MOVING AZ, LLC

1221 S Rd. 1 E Chino Valley, AZ 86323 928-277-5822 | overallmoving.com

PRESCOTT ART DOCENTS

P.O. Box 3002

Prescott, AZ 86302 210-663-7067 | prescottartdocents.net

PV ASPHALT SUPPLY

2665 N. 3rd Street Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

928-864-5890 | pvasphaltsupply.com

ROGER THOMAS

Prescott, AZ 86301 928-776-3015

SCHOTT FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

824 Valley Street Prescott, AZ 86305 928-776-1031 schottfinancialmanagement.com

SKIN DEEP LASER & AESTHETICS

5940 E. Copper Hill Drive Ste A Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

928-642-8052 | skindeep.com

SUNBELT RENTALS

11720 East Santa Fe Loop Drive Dewey, AZ 86327

928-379-0431 | sunbeltrentals.com

VILLAGE CLEANERS

939 Fair Street Prescott, AZ 86305

928-445-5590

With over 20 years of combined experience, the staff at Arizona Field Optics are an authority on field optics and their many uses. Whether you use your glass for nature viewing, hunting, recreational shooting, or anything else, we can educate and assist you in making the right choice for you. We use our optics on a daily basis and have an intimate understanding of how they are used. Even more than our knowledge, we pride ourselves first and foremost on our customer service and individual relationship with each customer.

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September

15th

Movies at the Elks at the Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center – 7:00 PM –Watch a classic movie at the Elks Theatre every Wednesday. Admission is by cash donation of any amount. Visit the theatre website to see the Sept. movie schedule. The concession stand offers soda, candy, and popcorn. For more information: 928-777-1370 prescottelkstheatre.org

15th

Live Horse Racing at Arizona Downs – 2:30 PM – Final day of the 2021 horse racing season at Arizona Downs. Gates open at 10:00 AM and the first race is at 2:30 PM. For more information: 928-227-1996 arizonadowns.com

16th Bronzesmith

Foundry Tour at Bronzesmith Fine

Art Foundry & Gallery – 11:00 AM –Bronzesmith in Prescott Valley offers foundry tours every Thursday. Learn about the lost wax process of bronze casting. Fun and informative! The cost is $10 per person and advance reservations are required. Individuals and small groups are welcome. For more information: 928-772-2378 bronzesmith.com

16th

Pumpkin Fest & Corn Maze at Mortimer Farms – 9:00 AM6:00 PM – The festival continues through Oct. 31. Season passes are available. Lots of fun family activities, including the giant corn maze. Find the perfect pumpkin in the pumpkin patch. Mortimer Farms is located in Dewey. For more information: 928-772-2378 | mortimerfarmsaz.com

16th

Visit the Fort Whipple Museum at Fort Whipple Museum – 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM – Open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Thursday to Saturday. The museum is located on the grounds of the VA Medical Center off of Hwy 89. Admission is free and donations are appreciated. It began as a tactical base for the U.S. Army during the Indian Wars, and later became a military hospital. For more information: 928-443-5220 | sharlothallmuseum.org

SEPT. 16th

Prescott September Night Sky presented by the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium (Online Event) – 6:00 PM – Presented live via YouTube. Learn what stars, planets, and other celestial objects are visible in the night sky. If you attend the online event LIVE, you will be able to participate and ask questions during the presentation. See the Planetarium website for the YouTube link. The planetarium is located on the ERAU Prescott campus and is currently not offering in-person programs. For more information: 928-777-3422 | prescott.erau.edu/about/planetarium

17th

Yavapai County Stand

Down at Prescott Business Center – 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM – Stand Down is an annual two-day collaborative event that links homeless veterans in Yavapai County with housing, food, clothing, health screenings, and additional services from the community. Local organizations that offer services for veterans are invited to participate and volunteers are needed. The event location is 1040 Whipple Street in Prescott. For more information: 928-583-7202 facebook.com/YavapaiCountyStandDown

17th

Olsen’s Arizona Equifest

2021 at Prescott Rodeo Grounds –

Olsen’s Equifest Arizona will take place from Sept. 17 to Sept. 19 at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. It includes the Legacy Ranch Horse Sale on Sept. 18. Equifest is a fun celebration of horses with a variety of events and activities. For more information: 928-636-2321 olsensgrain.com/equifest

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Prescott Powwow at Watson Lake Park – The Prescott Powwow will take place on Sept. 17, 18, and 19 at Watson Lake Park. Experience a beautiful weekend of dancing, music, art, and food! The public is invited to attend, and admission is free. Parking is $5 per car. Friday events: Gourd at 3:00 PM and Grand Entry at 7:00 PM. For more information: 928-910-2453 | prescottpowwow.org

17th

Third Friday Chamber

Music at Prescott Public Library – 3:30 PM4:30 PM – Hear music by local chamber players and special guests every month during the Third Friday Chamber Music Series. The Desert High Brass Quintet is this month’s group, featuring staff members from the Yavapai College School of Music. This is an in-person event and capacity is limited. Doors open at 3:15 PM. For more information: 928-777-1500 prescottlibrary.info

Prescott Public Library September 2021

Library Card Sign-up Month at Prescott Public Library

There’s nothing more empowering than a library card. Through access to technology, online resources, and educational programs, libraries provide people of all ages the opportunity to pursue their dreams and passions.

September is National Library Card Sign-up Month. Since reopening in March 2021, the library has registered an average of 300 new users each month and the library is looking forward to breaking monthly registration records in September! Library services are free and available to all residents. Our goal is to make sure everyone in Prescott, no matter their age, has a library card.

To celebrate National Library Card Sign-up Month, the library will have library cards with a new look in keychain and wallet sizes. Thanks to the Friends of the Prescott Public Library, there are also incentives for you to come in and get a card!

• The first 150 people to register for a card will get more cards: a deck of Prescott Public Library playing cards.

• Bring a friend or family member in to get their card and you’ll get a Friends of the Prescott Public Library book bag.

• Library staff will have some surprise celebrations planned for children who register.

• We’ll have a fun photo booth that will allow you to “smize” (smile with your eyes). How do you get a card? It’s simple.

• Check out details and online application here: https:// www.prescottlibrary.info/ services/library-cardsaccounts/library-cards/

• Visit the Check Out Desk on the 2nd floor of the library with a photo ID and proof of Yavapai County residency.

• A parent or guardian needs to accompany anyone under 16 to get a card. Even babies can have their own card!

• Call 928-777-1524 for more information.

This year’s spokesperson for the American Library Association’s National Library Card Sign-up Month is author Marley Dias, and she wants you to know, “A library card provides opportunity for discovery and access to a rich and diverse world. It empowers you to make change and experience new stories.”

Library Hours

Sunday 1-5 Mon, Fri, Sat 9-5 Tues - Thurs 9-8

Nativedrums will sound the call as the Prescott Indian Art Market revisits the Sharlot Hall Museum on September 18 and 19, 2021. The popular event makes a vibrant return after being cancelled in 2020 due to Covid-19. Two days of premier American Indian art will draw art enthusiasts from around the Southwest.

Featured artist Alex Maldonado is one of several native artists that continue to be a driving force in the success of the Prescott Indian Art Market. More than 23 years ago, he and a handful of Indian artists mapped out (on a restaurant napkin, no less) their collective vision for an event that featured native art, not commercialized trinkets. Today, that event has become one of the highest-quality Indian art markets in the United States.

A Pasqua Yaqui, Maldonado balances his time between family, artwork, and performing his music. Beginning as a flute maker, he chose to better his craft by learning how to play the instrument.

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Later, looking to become more versatile as an artist, Maldonado began work on other items used by his Nation. He now creates Yaqui harps, Pascola dancer carvings and masks, and gourd rattles used by Yaqui traditional dancers. He also makes native drums out of various woods in different widths and depths, each creating a different tone. His drums and artwork are on display at museums across the nation. Maldonado will be in fine company at the Prescott Indian Art Market, when over 120 artists gather to display their art. A spectacular variety of media will be available, including textiles, painting, sculpture, silverwork, sandpainting, woodcarving, and more.

“It has been a labor of love,” Alex Maldonado explains, “...encouraging others to pass the traditions on, from generation to generation, about the histories, heritage, and cultures of our many ancestors.”

The Prescott Indian Art Market will be held at the Sharlot Hall Museum in downtown Prescott, Sept. 18 & 19, 2021. Admission: $10 adults, $8 Museum members, 17-under free. For more info, visit www.sharlothallmuseum.org/festival/piam

Hand-carved chinaberry horse by featured artist Alex Maldonado

24th Annual Empty Bowls Event Set for Sept. 12

Since 1990, Empty Bowls has been a grassroots movement of artists in towns and cities around the world helping fund food banks in their local communities.

Through event organizers’ efforts, and the help of other nonprofit charities, businesses and local citizens, Empty Bowls has raised and distributed funds worldwide to help stamp out hunger. “Think globally, act locally, change the world” is the organization’s goal.

Prescott citizens have been supporting their own Empty Bowls movement since 1997. Prescott Empty Bowls is organized by the Prescott Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation.

In 2020, despite the pandemic and social distancing concerns, the event was held in the Granite Peak Unitarian parking lot. People bought tickets online and then picked out a handmade bowl and received a recipe for “Stone Soup” at the church. A record $21,000 was distributed to local foodbanks. A list of recipients who benefitted can be found on the Prescott Empty Bowls website.

This year Empty Bowls is back on Courthouse Square and people, once again, will line up to select a locally handcrafted bowl and receive two servings of soups from 14 local restaurants Sept. 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The cost is $20, and tickets can be purchased by cash or credit card (new this year!) at the event or in advance on the website. There will be a Buy-it-Now table of arts and crafts and a raffle to support this fundraising event.

In addition, there will be a 50/50 opportunity drawing and silent art auction held online via the Prescott Empty Bowls website Sept. 5 through Sept. 19.

Organizations supporting the event include: Prescott Area Woodturners, Yavapai College, Scout Troops 10, 7006 and 7106, Girl Scout Troop 579 and local artists, chefs and businesses. For more information or to buy tickets visit prescott-empty-bowls.square.site or on Facebook at Empty Bowls of Prescott Arizona.

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September

18th

Yavapai County Stand Down at Prescott Business Center – 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM – Stand Down is an annual two-day collaborative event that links homeless veterans in Yavapai County with housing, food, clothing, health screenings, and additional services from the community. Local organizations that offer services for veterans are invited to participate and volunteers are needed. The event location is 1040 Whipple St. in Prescott. For more information: 928-583-7202 facebook.com/YavapaiCountyStandDown

18th

Prescott Powwow at Watson Lake Park – The Prescott Powwow will take place on Sept. 17, 18, and 19 at Watson Lake Park. Experience a beautiful weekend of dancing, music, art, and food! The public is invited to attend, and admission is free. Parking is $5 per car. Saturday events: Gourd at 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM, and Grand Entry at 1:00 PM and 7:00 PM. For more information: 928-910-2453 prescottpowwow.org

18th Olsen’s Arizona Equifest 2021 at Prescott Rodeo Grounds – Olsen’s Equifest Arizona will take place from Sept. 17 to Sept. 19 at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. It includes the Legacy Ranch Horse Sale on Sept. 18. Equifest is a fun celebration of horses with a variety of events and activities. For more information: 928-636-2321 olsensgrain.com/equifest

18th Legacy Ranch Horse Sale at Prescott Rodeo Grounds – 5:30 PM – The Legacy Ranch Horse Sale is a collaboration between three historic Arizona ranches – the K4 Ranch, Campwood Cattle Company, and Diamond A Ranch. The sale offers the public an opportunity to purchase horses carrying the brands of the three ranches. The event is held during the 2021 Arizona Equifest event at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. For more information: 520-360-9524 ranchhorsesale.com

18th Masquerade Gala - CASA for Kids at Hassayampa Inn – 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM – 7th Annual Gala supporting local foster youth — an evening full of laughs, live music, raffles, and good food. Tickets are available on the Yavapai CASA website. For more information: 928-445-0800 | ycfk.org

SEPT. 18th 23rd Annual Prescott

Indian Art Market at Sharlot Hall Museum –9:00 AM - 5:00 PM – More than 100 juried American artists, representing 30 tribes and pueblos, will present traditional and contemporary artwork making PIAM one of the Southwest’s premier Indian art markets. Will include wood and stone carvings, distinctive ceramics, sculptures in stone, leather items, paintings in acrylics and oil, watercolors, hand-woven baskets, blankets and clothing, distinctive jewelry and much more. For more information: 928-445-3122 sharlothallmuseum.org

18th Prescott Farmers Market at Yavapai Regional Medical Center Miller Valley Lot – 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM – See your neighbors. Meet your farmers. Know your food! Every Saturday you can find fresh specialty produce, meat, eggs, bread, baked goods, delicious readyto-eat foods and more. We accept cash, credit, debit and double EBT/SNAP benefits! For more information: 928-713-1227 prescottfarmersmarket.org

18th March for Babies (March of Dimes) at Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza – 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM – Take part in the 3-mile fundraising walk from the Prescott Courthouse Plaza. Sign in at 7:30 AM, walk at 8:00 AM. Pancake breakfast following from IHOP. Teams can be 1 or 100 people - start a team and receive donations online at marchforbabies.org For more information: marchofdimes.org

18th

Agua Fria Festival at DeweyHumboldt – 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM – Arizona’s oldest and longest-running festival! Enjoy the parade, live music, games and activities, food and craft vendors, and much more. Special appearance by the Prescott Regulators & Their Shady Ladies. The festival is held in downtown Humboldt, with the opening ceremonies at 9:00 AM, the Old West Parade at 10:00 AM, best beard contest at 11:00 AM, and silent auction at 1:00 PM. Free admission. For more information: aguafriafestival.com

18th

After Dark at the Park at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary – 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM – Enjoy this unique after-hours experience at the zoo! For ages 21 and over. Includes music, games, food trucks, animal feedings, and keeper talks. See website for event details and to register. For more information: 928-778-4242 | heritageparkzoo.org

19th

23rd Annual Prescott Indian Art Market at Sharlot Hall Museum – 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM – More than 100 juried American artists, representing 30 tribes and pueblos, will present traditional and contemporary artwork making PIAM one of the Southwest’s premier Indian art markets. Will include wood and stone carvings, distinctive ceramics, sculptures in stone, leather items, paintings in acrylics and oil, watercolors, hand-woven baskets, blankets and clothing, distinctive jewelry and much more. For more information: 928-445-3122

sharlothallmuseum.org

19th

Grapes 4 Good at Watters Garden Center – 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM – Wine flows and spirits are lifted as the gardens come alive at Watters Garden Center. The garden center transforms into “A Garden Party,” with all proceeds going directly to Rotary community causes. The top auction items this year are trips to Austria and Italy. Tickets are available on the Rotary club website, at Watters Garden Center, Prescott True Value Hardware, and Olsen’s for Healthy Animals. The event includes live music, and catering from El Gato Azul. For more information: 928-445-4159

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19th

Prescott Powwow at Watson Lake Park – The Prescott Powwow will take place on Sept. 17, 18, and 19 at Watson Lake Park. Experience a beautiful weekend of dancing, music, art, and food! The public is invited to attend, and admission is free. Parking is $5 per car. Sunday events: Gourd at 11:00 AM and Grand Entry at 12:00 PM. For more information: 928-910-2453 | prescottpowwow.org

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September

19th

Olsen’s Arizona Equifest

2021 at Prescott Rodeo Grounds – Olsen’s Equifest Arizona will take place from Sept. 17 to Sept. 19 at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. It includes the Legacy Ranch Horse Sale on Sept. 18. Equifest is a fun celebration of horses with a variety of events and activities. For more information: 928-636-2321 olsensgrain.com/equifest

19th Skull Valley Loop

Challenge at Downtown Prescott – 7:30

AM – A 54-mile timed group road ride in Prescott, presented by Prescott Alternative Transportation (a non-profit 501-C3 organization). The event offers incredible scenery, neutral SAG Support, and two Aid Stations. Electric bikes welcome! For more information: 928-708-0911 svlchallenge.com

19th

Concerts on the Green: The Arizona Highwaymen at Theater on the Green - Prescott Valley – 7:00 PM – Tickets are $20/adult, $5/youth 9-17, and free admission for ages 8 and under. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. A food truck will be available for concessions, or bring your own food and nonalcoholic beverages. The Arizona Highwaymen play the music of the original Highwaymen country supergroup, along with their own songs. See website for event details and tickets. For more information: 928-776-2000 | ycpac.com

20th

Zoo by Moonlight at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary – 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM – Zoo by Moonlight is an opportunity to see the sanctuary’s nocturnal residents. Bring a flashlight and enjoy a unique experience under the full moon. Admission: Members $7, Non-members $10. For more information: 928-778-4242 heritageparkzoo.org

Sept 22nd

Movies at the Elks at the Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center – 7:00 PM – Watch a classic movie at the Elks Theatre every Wednesday. Admission is by cash donation of any amount. Visit the theatre website to see the Sept. movie schedule. The concession stand offers soda, candy, and popcorn. For more information: 928-777-1370 prescottelkstheatre.org

23rd

Bronzesmith Foundry

Tour at Bronzesmith Fine Art Foundry & Gallery – 11:00 AM – Bronzesmith in Prescott Valley offers foundry tours every Thursday. Learn about the lost wax process of bronze casting. Fun and informative! The cost is $10 per person and advance reservations are required. Individuals and small groups are welcome. For more information: 928-772-2378 bronzesmith.com

23rd

Pumpkin Fest & Corn

Maze at Mortimer Farms – 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM – The festival continues through Oct. 31. Season passes are available. Lots of fun family activities, including the giant corn maze. Find the perfect pumpkin in the pumpkin patch. Mortimer Farms is located in Dewey. For more information: 928-772-2378 | mortimerfarmsaz.com

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Highlands Center

Concert Series: Acoustic Blues in the Round at Highlands Center for Natural History – 3:00 PM – Featuring Mike Eldred, Hans Olson, and Eric Ramsey. Two shows at 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM in the Highlands Center Outdoor Amphitheatre. Enjoy the concert in the round at the beautiful outdoor venue. Tickets are $30 and available online. For more information: 928-776-9550 | highlandscenter.org

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25th

7th Annual Chino Grinder at Chino Valley – The Chino Grinder is a classicstyle gravel road cycling event started in 2014. It offers 110-mile, 60-mile, and 40-mile course options. The course is a test of a rider’s strength, speed, and endurance, with elevation changes between 3,800 and 7,300 feet. Participation is limited to 600 cyclists. For more information: azgravelrides.com

25th

Guest Artist Series: Angel Starr at Museum of Indigenous People – 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM – Guest artist for Sept. 25 & 26 — Angel Starr, MHA Nation, demonstrating birch bark jewelry. Hours are Saturday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Guest artists will demonstrate their artistic techniques and will have their art works available for purchase. The guest artist series continues on weekends through November. For more information: 928-445-1230 museumofindigenouspeople.org

25th

6th Annual Have a Heart Open - Barrel Racing & Poles at Olsen’s Grain Arena – 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM – 6th Annual Have A Heart Open 4D Barrel race & Poles! $2500 added cash and prizes. All proceeds benefit Horses with Heart therapeutic riding for people with disabilities. For more information: olsensgrain.com/olsens-arena-events

25th

Historic Prescott All Corvette Car Show at Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza – 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM – Shine and Show - All-Corvette car show around the Courthouse Plaza. About 300 beautifully restored Corvettes are expected to be on display. For more information: 602-725-6246 | prescottvettesette.com

25th

Prescott Farmers Market at Yavapai Regional Medical Center Miller Valley

Lot – 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM – See your neighbors. Meet your farmers. Know your food! Every Saturday you can find fresh specialty produce, meat, eggs, bread, baked goods, delicious readyto-eat foods and more. We accept cash, credit, debit and double EBT/SNAP benefits! For more information: 928-713-1227 prescottfarmersmarket.org

25th

Discovery Saturday at Highlands Center for Natural History – 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Everyone knows the James Family Discovery Gardens and Highlands Center trails are a wonderful place to spend your time, but on Discovery Saturdays there will be more to visit, explore, and learn! Enjoy the beauty of geology, leaves, eggs, and more anytime between 9:00 AM and noon. Free event. For more information: 928-776-9550 | highlandscenter.org

SEPT. 25th

Prescott Highland Games & Celtic Faire at Watson Lake Park – 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM – This two-day event at Watson Lake Park includes athletic competitions, Highland dance, piping and drumming, children’s activities, food and merchandise vendors, music, and more. It’s presented by the Prescott Area Celtic Society. See website for ticket information. For more information: 928-642-0020 prescottareacelticsociety.com

25th

Lecture Series: Frances Munds - Consummate Strategist at

Sharlot Hall Museum – 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

– Learn about the efforts by Frances Willard Munds to give Arizona women the right to vote. The presenter is Melanie Sturgeon, Ph.D, from Arizona State University. Free admission but advance registration is required. For more information: 928-443-5220 sharlothallmuseum.org

25th

Run For The Hill Of It

– 6:30 AM - 1:00 PM – Annual 4.6-mile run on the Glassford Hill Summit Trail in Prescott Valley. Register online or on the day of the event. Race begins at 7:30 AM at 6000 E Antelope Lane. Registration cost is $30 for adults and $15 for youth. For more information: 928-759-3000

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SEPT. 25th

Sip & Paint at the Zoo at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary – 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM – Enjoy wine and appetizers while a local artist teaches you how to paint a picture of one of the animals at the sanctuary. Register early as this is a popular event. For more information: 928-778-4242 heritageparkzoo.org

25th

2021 High Country Model & Miniature Expo at The Warehouse Event Center – 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM – Located at 5880 N Prairie Lane in Prescott Valley. Free to the public. The Expo will include a model contest, swap meet, make & take, raffle, and more. For more information: highcountryexpo.com/2021-expo

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July Home Sales Fluctuate as Summer Sales Streak Continues

Provided by the Prescott Area Association of REALTORS ®

Home sales in the city of Prescott decreased just 4.4% (eight homes) from June to July with a total of 182 homes sold, according to the Multiple Listing Service Report from the Prescott Area Association of REALTORS® (PAAR).

However, consistently high demand has continued to drive up prices, with the median sold price rising 1% month-over-month to $552,500 in July. In July, homes typically spent a median of 10 days on the market before selling.

Inventory in Prescott stayed tight as buyers continued to seize upon historically low interest rates. Such high demand continues to favor sellers, which spurred 245 new listings to hit the market in July. According to a recent report from the National Association of REALTORS®, the summer months have consistently reported low inventory nationwide with fewer than three months of inventory available at the current sales pace.

Prescott Valley home sales fared similarly. Total sales dropped from 131 in June to 111 in July. However,

there was a 12.9% increase in the number of active listings in July versus June, with July reporting a total of 140 homes available. Median days on market (six days) remained consistent month-to-month, while new listings going on sale increased 25.7% from the previous month, with 171 new listings in July. The median sales price of a home in Prescott Valley was $399,500.

In Chino Valley, a total of 44 homes sold in July, just five fewer than in June. The number of homes actively listed on the market increased 23.7% month-over-month from 58 in June to 76 in July. Homes moved a little quicker in July, reporting a median of six days on the market compared to nine in June. The median sales price in Chino Valley increased 4.4% from the previous month to $397,500 in July.

Sales in Dewey-Humboldt increased from 25 sales in June to 37 in July. July reported 66 active listings, a median of 15 days on the market and 40 new listings coming available. The median sales price in the area was $399,000, a 1.5% increase from the previous month.

*Percentage increases are based on a month-over-month comparison. Data is current as of Aug. 3, 2021

Goode Unseats Mengarelli in Mayor’s Race

by Blake Herzog

Prescott City Councilman Phil Goode succeeded in his challenge to Mayor Greg Mengarelli in the City’s Aug. 3 primary election, which will also be bringing three new faces to the council.

Goode won 62% of the votes in the race, or 11,705 votes versus the two-term incumbent’s 7,116, according to unofficial results released by Yavapai County’s elections department. Goode will be sworn in after the Nov. 2 general election, along with the new councilmembers.

With six candidates running for three open City Council seats, two won a majority of the votes cast and earned a seat in the primary: Eric Moore with 11,671 votes and Brandon Montoya with 10,832 votes. The next two finishers, Jessica Hall with 7,767 votes and Grant Quezada with 7,030, will compete for the third seat on Nov. 2. The fifth and sixth-place candidates were Steve Blair, a council incumbent, and Jim Lamerson, who sat on the council for 16 years before leaving in 2019.

Council members serve fouryear terms while the mayor serves for two years, as established by the City Charter.

Proposition 453 allowing home rule by the City was approved with 66% of the vote.

In the Town of DeweyHumboldt, Vice Mayor Karen Brooks and council members Lynn Collins and Amy Vance survived a recall attempt.

“Kellie helped my wife, Lorraine, and I through an extremely difficult sale of our house in California and the purchase of our new Prescott Valley house. Kellie’s calm demeanor and wonderful guidance and her vast knowledge of the escrow process in Arizona was successful in helping to keep us calm and focused and helping us achieve our dream of owning our new home.”

-James and Lorraine Frazer

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Calendar of Events continued…

September

26th

Movies at the Elks: Sunday Classics at the Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center – 3:00 PM – Watch a classic matinee movie at the Elks Theatre on the last Sunday of each month at 3:00 PM. Admission is by cash donation of any amount. Visit the theatre website to see the Sept. movie schedule. The concession stand offers soda, candy, and popcorn. For more information: 928-777-1370 prescottelkstheatre.org

SEPT. 28th Prescott

Writers: Marketing Your Book at Prescott Public Library – 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM – Learn about marketing your book after it has been published. This session is hosted by the Central Arizona Writers and presented by Jerri Kay Lincoln, who is a published author. For more information: 928-777-1500 | prescottlibrary.info

SEPT. 29th 13th Annual

Wander the Wild at Highlands Center for Natural History – The Wander the Wild online auction takes place from Sept. 29 through Oct. 3. This annual event is a fundraiser for youth educational programs at the Highlands Center. See their website for auction details. For more information: 928-776-9550 | highlandscenter.org

29th

Movies at the Elks at Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center – 7:00 PM –Watch a classic movie at the Elks Theatre every Wednesday. Admission is by cash donation of any amount. Visit the theatre website to see the Sept. movie schedule. The concession stand offers soda, candy, and popcorn. For more information: 928-777-1370 prescottelkstheatre.org

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30th

Betrayal - A Play by Harold Pinter at Suze’s Prescott Center for the Arts – 7:30 PM – “Betrayal” will have eight performances from Sept. 30 to Oct. 10, including two matinee shows. The play deals with a triangle relationship between a husband, his wife and her new lover. Intended for a mature audience. Directed by Albert Hendeaux. Tickets are available on the PCA website and by phone. For more information: 928-445-3286 pca-az.net

SEPT. 30th

Pumpkin Fest & Corn Maze at Mortimer Farms – 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM – The festival continues through Oct. 31. Season passes are available. Lots of fun family activities, including the giant corn maze. Find the perfect pumpkin in the pumpkin patch. Mortimer Farms is located in Dewey. For more information: 928-772-2378 | mortimerfarmsaz.com

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October

1st

Barn Dance & Dinner at

Mortimer Farms – 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM – Barn Dances take place every Friday night, May through October. All ages are welcome. Enjoy a live band, dancing, campfires, lawn games, cash bar, and a farm to table dinner. Tickets are available in advance or at the gate. For more information: 928-830-1116 mortimerfarmsaz.com

1st Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour at Prescott – 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM – The 2021 Studio Tour features 75 artists in 50 private studios plus an additional 28 artists at three Art Centers. This is a free, self-guided event and you may begin at any of the locations in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and Paulden. Meet the artists, observe their creative processes and purchase unique works of art. For more information: prescottstudiotour.com

1st

Pumpkin Fest & Corn Maze at

Mortimer Farms – 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM – The festival continues through Oct. 31. Season passes are available. Lots of fun family activities, including the giant corn maze. Find the perfect pumpkin in the pumpkin patch. Mortimer Farms is located in Dewey. For more information: 928-830-1116 | mortimerfarmsaz.com

2nd

Fall Fest in the Park at Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza – 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM – This annual juried Arts & Crafts show will take place on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 2 and Oct. 3, at the Courthouse Plaza. Items for sale are handmade by the artists and crafters in attendance. For more information: 928-443-5221 | prescottdowntown.com

2nd

Prescott Farmers Market at

Yavapai Regional Medical Center Miller Valley Lot – 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM – See your neighbors. Meet your farmers. Know your food! Every Saturday you can find fresh specialty produce, meat, eggs, bread, baked goods, delicious readyto-eat foods and more. We accept cash, credit, debit and double EBT/SNAP benefits! For more information: 928-713-1227 prescottfarmersmarket.org

2nd New Exhibit: Watercolors of the American West at Phippen Museum – 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM – “The River Flows: Watercolors of the American West” opens today and will be on display until Feb. 6, 2022. This highly anticipated exhibition and sale includes artworks by many prominent contemporary watercolorists. The Phippen Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. For more information: 928-778-1385 phippenartmuseum.org

OCT. 2nd

Trails 4 Tatas at Downtown Prescott – 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM – Trails 4 Tatas is an annual fundraising event built around an off-road theme hosted by Summit 4X4 Company in beautiful Prescott, Arizona for the benefit of the YRMC BreastCare Center. Funds raised by Trails 4 Tatas goes directly to patients undergoing treatment for breast cancer, to provide essential items/services that they may not be able to afford, so that they can concentrate solely on their recovery. For more information: 928-224-5941 trails4tatas.com

OCT. 2nd

Boys & Girls Clubs

- Dancing for the Stars at Hendrix Auditorium – Dancing for the Stars is Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona’s signature fundraising event, and Prescott’s premier dance competition, pairing local celebrities with professional dance instructors. The event includes an afternoon performance, a red carpet reception for VIP ticket holders only, an evening performance with general admission and VIP tickets available, and a legendary afterparty for VIP ticket holders. Proceeds from the event stay local and make a direct impact in our community, providing youth with lifechanging opportunities. For more information: 928-776-8686 | dancingforthestars.net

2nd

Comedy Show — Jeff Dunham: Seriously!? at Findlay Toyota Center –5:00 PM – Jeff Dunham brings his comedy show to Prescott Valley! The comedian/ ventriloquist and the little guys in his suitcase are on an international tour, “JEFF DUNHAM: SERIOUSLY!?.” Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. For more information: 928-772-1819 | findlaytoyotacenter.com

2nd

Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour at Prescott – 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM – The 2021 Studio Tour features 75 artists in 50 private studios plus an additional 28 artists at three Art Centers. This is a free, self-guided event and you may begin at any of the locations in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and Paulden. Meet the artists, observe their creative processes and purchase unique works of art. For more information: prescottstudiotour.com

Reminder! Events are subject to change.

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