The New Year’s Eve Boot Drop returns for its 14th year, offering Northern Arizona’s biggest party right in downtown Prescott. On Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, thousands will gather on Whiskey Row to witness the drop of a six-foot illuminated cowboy boot from the Palace Building’s 40-foot flagpole. The celebration includes two drops – one at 10 p.m., aligning with the New York City ball drop, and another at the stroke of midnight, both accompanied by spectacular fireworks. The Boot Drop not only … [Read more...] about Celebrating the New Year at the Whiskey Row New Year’s Eve Boot Drop
An Affinity for Recreational Vehicles, Community
Longtime Prescott area resident Bob Been is a fount of knowledge about everything having to do with recreational vehicles. But what many might not know is how much he has leveraged his success in the industry to boost his community. Been was born in Chateauroux, France. His father served in the Army Air Corps and later the U.S. Air Force. Growing up on a 100-acre farm in the Phoenix area, Been learned the work ethic and problem-solving skills that have defined his career. From the time he was … [Read more...] about An Affinity for Recreational Vehicles, Community
Dinè College and Dineh Chamber of Commerce Partner to Boost Navajo Workforce, Economic Development
Dinè College and the Dineh Chamber of Commerce have joined forces to retrain former Navajo Generating Station workers and others to build a skilled workforce that can drive economic development across the Navajo Nation. Derrick Watchman, a consultant for the Dinè Chamber, says the partnership is seeking federal grants to support this mission. Watchman, who has been working with the chamber since the pandemic, said they are also collaborating with the American Indian Enterprise and other groups, … [Read more...] about Dinè College and Dineh Chamber of Commerce Partner to Boost Navajo Workforce, Economic Development
Generations of Flavor: How the Cabrals Built a Restaurant Legacy
People who enjoy dining out in the greater Prescott area or who attend events at the Findlay Toyota Center in Prescott Valley may well be familiar with the Gabby’s Family of Restaurants. “Family” is the operative word, as Jim and Kelley Cabral, along with most of their grown children and grandchildren, are all involved. Born in Rhode Island, Jim Cabral came to Prescott when he was 14, where he immediately started working delivering newspapers. He later became a traveling chef with Morrison’s … [Read more...] about Generations of Flavor: How the Cabrals Built a Restaurant Legacy
Desert Financial Credit Union Opens Willow Creek Branch
Desert Financial Credit Union marked the grand opening of its newest branch, 3179 Lakeview Plaza Lane in Prescott, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, Nov. 1. The day’s celebration included a ribbon-cutting ceremony and random acts of kindness. In honor of its new Prescott branch, Desert Financial contributed more than $60,000 to local nonprofits during a “Week of Giving” leading up to the grand opening ceremony. Donations will benefit Prescott organizations dedicated to enhancing the … [Read more...] about Desert Financial Credit Union Opens Willow Creek Branch
How to Care for a Loved One with Hearing Aids
According to the Labor of Bureau of Labor Statistics, 16% of the population provided eldercare between 2017 and 2018. Combine that with one in three people over the age of 65 having a hearing loss and there is a very good chance you are or will be caring for someone with hearing aids. Hearing care professionals will diagnose the hearing loss and fit the devices. But, once fit, a majority of the daily use and maintenance falls to the wearer, or, by extension, the caregiver. It is, therefore, … [Read more...] about How to Care for a Loved One with Hearing Aids
Helping A Canine Hero Do His Job
There is certainly one guest you might want to consider inviting if you are a club organizer hosting a big luncheon with a speaker at the Prescott Resort and Conference Center, one of the biggest venues in Yavapai County. That would be Bentley, the golden Labrador retriever who works hard to detect explosives on the K-9 unit with the Yavapai-Prescott Tribal Police Department. This 8-year-old has been with the Tribal Police for six years and is certified through the National Canine Association … [Read more...] about Helping A Canine Hero Do His Job
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community
As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with great gratitude for the unwavering support and generosity you have shown us. It is because of you – our compassionate donors, dedicated volunteers and loyal friends – that we have been able to make such a profound impact on the lives of so many animals and the people who love them. Your kindness fuels our mission and empowers us to be a beacon of hope in our community. Together, we have achieved incredible milestones that would not have been … [Read more...] about A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community
Moving Forward with Improved Public Safety Services
On Nov. 5, Prescott voters approved Proposition 478, providing funding for the city to improve our public safety facilities and ultimately improve public safety services for all residents and visitors. I would like to say thank you, on behalf of our entire city staff and elected officials, to the voters who understand the critical need to upgrade our facilities and improve emergency response times. Your yes vote adopts a dedicated transaction privilege (sales) tax of ninety-five hundredths of … [Read more...] about Moving Forward with Improved Public Safety Services
Five Good Reasons to Leave Your Job
You may have heard: People don’t leave jobs, they leave bosses. And while I believe this to be very true, there are other good reasons to leave jobs. Here are five: 1. You Don’t Want Your Supervisor’s Job or Their Supervisor’s Job or Even the Corner Office I know this sounds really negative, but we can take the emotion out of this statement by looking at your situation objectively. It may be that you accepted your position because you have a specific skill that the company needed. Maybe you … [Read more...] about Five Good Reasons to Leave Your Job