Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott celebrated the five-year anniversary of the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium while honoring ERAU patrons, the Lees, at a Spring Celestial Gala that raised more than $70,000 to support the facility and STEM programming. The Lees have been strong contributors to the success of the Quad Cities area for decades in a number of ways through charitable donations and business endeavors. They have donated to many community organizations and have impacted … [Read more...] about Celestial Gala Honored Jim and Linda Lee, Celebrated Planetarium
Family, Education, Service, and Abe Lincoln Drive Tim Carter
Yavapai County Superintendent of Schools Tim Carter has announced his plans to retire at the end of his term on Dec 31, 2024, after he will have served half a century in education, playing many roles as a public servant. Carter has been a teacher, principal and accomplished track and cross-country coach, appointed to the position of county superintendent of schools and then elected five times. He reflected on his 50+ years in education in an exclusive interview with Quad Cities Business … [Read more...] about Family, Education, Service, and Abe Lincoln Drive Tim Carter
Bombas Gives Socks to Young Ones through Tennies for Tots
Paula Sedillo Wise and the volunteers for the non-profit she started, Tennies for Tots, were more than thrilled when they learned they would be partnering with Bombas, a sock and T-shirt company, and their One Purchased=One Donated program. They are sending her 3,000 pairs of children’s socks to add to the new shoes, books and book bags she provides to children 5 years old and younger who are part of families who live in poverty throughout Northern and Central Arizona. As she put it with a … [Read more...] about Bombas Gives Socks to Young Ones through Tennies for Tots
Quad Cities Solar Co-op Surpassing Membership Goal
The Quad Cities Solar Co-op launched on March 15, and has quickly blown past its membership goal of 50 residents. The solar co-op, a group formed to help residents go solar, just announced a new goal of 100 members. The solar co-op, organized by non-profit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN), is free to join and open to homeowners and small business owners in the Quad Cities region. This includes residents in and around Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley and Dewey-Humboldt. On … [Read more...] about Quad Cities Solar Co-op Surpassing Membership Goal
Accessorize Your Hearing
Technology is constantly evolving, often at a rapid pace, with the goal of improving and simplifying the experience of the user. If you buy a new phone, you get a pair of wireless earbuds. Hearing aids are similar. While modern hearing aids can significantly improve a wearer’s quality of life, some situations could still be improved with the addition of an accessory such as listening to someone behind you while hiking or catching all the information at a meeting. Fortunately, there are a wide … [Read more...] about Accessorize Your Hearing
Sheltering Animals in Disasters
A record-breaking winter of cold temperatures, snow, rain and flooding in Northern Arizona has provided much-needed precipitation but has also primed grasses and fuels that will burn quickly in a wildfire. The wildfire season is the most recurring threat in Yavapai County, but neighborhoods may also need to be evacuated quickly because of flooding, severe weather or hazardous waste spills. Disasters never happen at a convenient time and strong emotions of fear and uncertainty can run high … [Read more...] about Sheltering Animals in Disasters
Bronze of Prescott Fighter Pilot Being Created for Airport
Prescott-based sculptor Bill Nebeker is working on an eight-foot statue of Prescott World War I fighter pilot hero Ernest A. Love, which will be placed at the entry of Prescott Regional Airport, Arizona’s third busiest airport. The Prescott City Council voted unanimously March 28 to approve $125,000 for Nebeker’s creation. The statue is funded by the Arizona Community Foundation and Friends of the Airport. The statue is expected to be placed there by April 30, 2024. Prescott Mayor Phil … [Read more...] about Bronze of Prescott Fighter Pilot Being Created for Airport
Outdoor Experience For All Fundraising Gala
If you haven't heard his name, you must live under a rock. He's one of the most accomplished hunters alive today. Not only is he a master of all things wild, but he has also done some seemingly impossible things. Last year, Remi had surgery on his wrist, and rather than use it as an excuse, he learned to shoot a bow with his MOUTH. He used his newly acquired adaptive skills to take several big game animals, including a mature mule deer. Remi is truly an inspiration, and we are thrilled to … [Read more...] about Outdoor Experience For All Fundraising Gala
Addressing Mental Health with Focus Zones at Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District
Take a moment and think back to your school days. When you or your classmates acted out emotionally or disrupted class, the punishment would likely range from being sent to a corner, sent home or suspended. While this may still work for kids who are momentarily rebelling, there are others who misbehave as a cry for help. Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District meets those students with understanding by giving them a safe space to get better – and to be better. We have spent years challenging … [Read more...] about Addressing Mental Health with Focus Zones at Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District
Identifying Best Smelling Plants for Outdoor Gardens
Arizona is famous for outdoor activities. When all this activity brings the party to your deck, patio or pool’s edge, the fragrance of the garden should be positive and uplifting to the friends that gather. This is the perfect place to add sweetly scented plants for ambiance. Forget the candles and citronella. The right plants remind us why the mountains of Arizona are meant to be enjoyed outdoors. The fragrance of many plants intensified at night are yet another reason to relax under the … [Read more...] about Identifying Best Smelling Plants for Outdoor Gardens