(August 4, 2014) Prescott, Arizona - Show-N-Shine car show feature all makes and models at this years 'Get Real Mens Expo' on September, 6. Ever increasing attendance has caused this years 'Get Real Mens Expo' to move venue to Prescott High School so they can show all of cars and motorcycles. This years 'Show-N-Shine' display will feature all makes and models, all classes, from all over Arizona. The show starts at 8:30 and runs through lunch at 1pm on September 6. All are welcome to … [Read more...] about Show-N-Shine Car Show
Dewey Volunteer Fair
Aug. 6th. Faith United Community Church. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Interested volunteers can browse the vendor tables in a low-key environment, while having the opportunity to gain information necessary to make an informed decision on how best to contribute to the community. 2050 WILLOW CREEK ROAD PRESCOTT, AZ 86301 928-441-1091 Participants include: CANYON RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPICE YRMC SHARLOTT HALL MUSEUM SENIOR PEER PROGRAM STEPPING STONES THRIFT STORE DEWEY … [Read more...] about Dewey Volunteer Fair
Understanding the Design of Design
We all have a working knowledge of what design is as it relates to renovating your home. It is to make a plan of, and fashion the form and structure of some space in or added to your home. Generally this is to meet a current need or evolving use of your home. OK… so how does design happen and what role do you, and should you, play. For any of us that have given thought to how your kitchen could work better, or how best to use that extra room, you know the effort that goes into this … [Read more...] about Understanding the Design of Design
Seven Plants for Head-High Privacy Hedges
Summer is a time to enjoy backyard parties, intimate times under the stars or bubbles while submerged in a hot tub. There can never be too much privacy for these moments, but screens taller than one’s head can obliterate vistas and obscure sunsets. An unfortunate mistake many homeowners make is planting a hedge that becomes massive within several years and overgrows its space, obscuring walkways and the fronts of houses. As this is the ideal season for planting privacy screens, this column is … [Read more...] about Seven Plants for Head-High Privacy Hedges
Update on Prescott’s Impact Fees
A reminder from the City of Prescott that new water and sewer Development Impact Fees updated as mandated by Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) §9-463.05 take effect August 1, 2014. These one-time charges, paid at issuance of building permits, are assessed to ensure new development pays its proportionate share of infrastructure in order to fairly distribute the costs of facility capacity. Because not all new development places the same demand on capital facilities, the … [Read more...] about Update on Prescott’s Impact Fees
Dream Dog Park Becoming Reality
Dogs and their owners will run and romp in one of the nation’s only four $500,000 Dream Dog Parks later this fall. Half a million -- for a dog park? That is right. Why? Because a Prescott dog owner, Linda Nichols, entered and won the 2013 Beneful Dream Dog Park contest. Her 250-word winning essay and two-minute video were selected this past December. Nichols credits her dog Callie, a Queensland-Shepherd mix, with motivating her to enter the competition. The newest address in … [Read more...] about Dream Dog Park Becoming Reality
Social Media and Business
You know that social media is important to increasing community awareness and vital to the growth of your business – but you’re not sure how to proceed. We’ve composed a list of the top four trending social media networks and how they’re applicable to promoting small businesses: Facebook is more than just a way to share status updates, pictures and extend invitations to events – it’s a well-oiled, multi-faceted marketing machine now. The development of varied applications that can integrate … [Read more...] about Social Media and Business
Teen Book Club
Aug. 5 at 4:00. PV Library. Welcome back to another year of great reading! Share your favorite summer reads, find out what’s ahead for the Teen Book Club and be the first to get a copy of our September selection, The Maze Runner by James Dashner. For teens, grades 7-12. The first eight teens to register will receive a free copy of the book. Register online, at the Youth Desk or call 928.777.1537. Presented with funding from the Friends of the Prescott Public … [Read more...] about Teen Book Club
Volunteers Sought for Prescott Valley
Gain job experience or try a new career by becoming a volunteer with the Town of Prescott Valley. The PV Volunteer Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30th from 5:30-8:00p.m. at the Library Crystal Room, 7601 E. Civic Circle. Prescott Valley has more than 250 active volunteers throughout several departments from the library, police department, and Parks and Rec. Meet new people, enjoy refreshments, and learn about volunteer opportunities. 928-759-3123. … [Read more...] about Volunteers Sought for Prescott Valley
Back to School Bash Planned Saturday
Gateway Mall is saying sayonara to summer on July 26th at the Gateway Mall Back to School Bash. Big store saving and free family fun is planned, along with hundreds of dollars in gift card and prize giveaways. The Arizona Sundogs mascot, Burnie, will be at the bash, a Toy Store movie marathon is planned, along with face painting and a balloon artist. A list of store sales and specials can be found at theprescottgatewaymall.com or facebook.com/prescottgateway. ABOUT PRESCOTT … [Read more...] about Back to School Bash Planned Saturday