Sharlot Hall Museum is proud to present the 35th Annual Folk Music Festival this coming October 5th and 6th. This festival has become a major event for fans of traditional, roots and Americana music. A mix of performances, workshops and opportunities to participate in the fun makes this an event not to miss! This year’s performances will be comprised of over 150 artists from Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico and other states, all making music on four separate stages throughout the … [Read more...] about Folk Music Festival Offers Music, Workshops and More
Business is Booming in the Quad Cities
A visit to Frontier Village on Highway 69 provides a stark comparison to the region’s shopping scene a couple of years ago. A new McDonald’s, a 3,000-square-foot Starbucks, the new 20,000-square-foot Planet Fitness facility and the much-welcomed Picture Show Entertainment provide a sign of the improved economy. And when you visit Frontier Village’s website, you can watch a video titled, To Think They Called us a Ghost Town, complete with a Ghost Train song and messages including, “alive, … [Read more...] about Business is Booming in the Quad Cities
Chino’s Pumpkin Festival
Through Oct. 27 at Freeman Farms, it is the 7th Annual Pumpkin Festival A real Pumpkin Patch, hay rides, a corn maze, merry-go-round, petting zoo, train ride, horse, interactive live animal shows, concessions, vendors, face painting, Saturdays and Sundays & Columbus Day, 9 am – 5 pm, 928-636-5714 or http://www.azpumpkins.com or http://www.chinovalley.org/ … [Read more...] about Chino’s Pumpkin Festival
PV Library Board
Oct. 1, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Prescott Valley Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Prescott Valley Public Library, Administration Conference Room, 2nd Floor Date: 10/1/2013 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: 7401 E. Civic Circle Prescott Valley , Arizona 86314 … [Read more...] about PV Library Board
Embry-Riddle Continuing to Grow
In the past 35 years, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has established itself as the educational leader in aviation, aerospace, security and related industries. The campus occupies 539 acres near the Prescott municipal airport, and is currently enjoying a period of success and distinction. This year marks the largest enrollments to date on the Prescott Campus, which hosts more than 1,850 students hailing from all 50 states and over 30 countries. The campus’s average GPA and standardized test … [Read more...] about Embry-Riddle Continuing to Grow
Midnight? Holiday? Emergency Pet Doctor is In
In the hilly and mountainous regions of Northern Arizona, it is not uncommon for pets to come into contact with wild animals such as javelina, coyotes, snakes or poisonous insects. Arizona’s extreme temperatures also can be dangerous to pets. All too often, pets are injured or become sick during the night or on weekends or holidays – times when the family veterinarian is not in the office. Until recently, concerned pet owners would have to try to reach the veterinarian after hours or drive … [Read more...] about Midnight? Holiday? Emergency Pet Doctor is In
Yavapai College Names New Vice President
Yavapai College has hired Stuart Blacklaw, Ph.D. as its new vice president of instruction and student services. Blacklaw replaces Dr. Greg Gillespie, who accepted a job as president of Ventura Community College in Ventura, Calif., this summer. Blacklaw is scheduled to start at Yavapai College on November 1. Blacklaw was chosen from among 85 applicants from across the nation. His most recent position was vice president for instruction at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Names New Vice President
YRMC Recruiting Volunteers
YRMC’s Volunteers “Make A Difference” In October and Beyond Hospital Recruits Volunteers As Part of International Celebration of Volunteers Bob enjoys the fast-paced environment of the Emergency Department at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC). Linda likes the smiles she brings to patients’ faces when she visits their hospital rooms with her yellow Labrador, Hunter as part of the hospital’s Pets Are Warm Support (PAWS) program. Marie puts her retail knowledge to work in YRMC’s Gift … [Read more...] about YRMC Recruiting Volunteers
Prescott PowWow this Weekend
Prescott Powwow Committee, Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe, Smoki Museum, City or Prescott and the Granite Mountain Gourd Society are pleased to present the 7th Annual “Elders Embracing Youth” Powwow at Watson Lake Park on September 27, 28 and 29th. This Social Intertribal Powwow is drug and alcohol free, and all ages are welcome to attend. A $2 parking fee will be collected at the gate, but admission to the Powwow is free. Hundreds of dancers, from all over the southwest are … [Read more...] about Prescott PowWow this Weekend
Planet Fitness Open for Pre-Sale
Planet Fitness is pre-selling memberships for its new facility in Frontier Village. The 22,000 square foot facility is expected to open in early November, offering the largest facility of its kind in the region. The office is open from 10-7, Monday through Friday, and weekend hours are 9-3:00. At the ABOUT PLANET FITNESS: Planet Fitness to open a 22,000 sqft facility in early November, the largest of it’s kind in the Prescott region. Founded in 1992 in Dover, N.H., … [Read more...] about Planet Fitness Open for Pre-Sale