On Oct. 19, for the 40th year, long distance runners and horse/rider teams will hoof it to the top of Mingus Mountain and back in the grueling Man Against Horse 50-mile race, a historic Prescott area “best kept secret.” Look for race favorites to return for the anniversary event, including four-time winner Kim Abbott with her Arabian horse “Goat,” and runners for whom this race has become a favorite. The Man Against Horse Race was founded in 1983 when Prescott runner and City Councilmember … [Read more...] about Humans Will Challenge Horses for the Fortieth Year
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New florist plants her love for flowers and Frenchies in downtown Prescott
Quad Cities and surrounding area residents who love fresh flowers, distinctive plants and unique gifts have a colorful new option in The Frenchie Garden. The name came from owner Samantha Huxtable’s love of French bulldogs. She named the business in memory of one of her beloved Frenchies that she lost in February. As a lover of dogs of all kinds, she plans to incorporate some fun canine décor into her business. Huxtable brings a wealth of experience to The Frenchie Garden. Her mother, a … [Read more...] about New florist plants her love for flowers and Frenchies in downtown Prescott
Clarkdale Kayak Offers Cool Summertime Heat Relief on the Verde
The personality of the Verde River springs to life through the stories, musings and history recited by Clarkdale Kayak Company owner and founder Scott Buckley on his daily river tours. A kayak cruise down Arizona’s only free-flowing river offers a wonderland of cascading ripples and gently flowing waters that casts a spell on visitors as they ramble down the 3.5 miles from TAPCO (The Arizona Power Company) to Tuzigoot. With herons cautiously eyeing you while hunting for food and clusters of … [Read more...] about Clarkdale Kayak Offers Cool Summertime Heat Relief on the Verde
Flag Store’s Main Product Revered, Never Out of Style
Newman has the kind of store that attracts vexillologists, that is, people who study flags. It also appeals to just good, patriotic Prescottonians and Americans. Newman owns Flags Galore and More just off State Route 69 at Diamond Drive in between Prescott and Prescott Valley. The store sells flags of all stars, stripes and colors: American, Arizona, other states and nations, military branches and sports teams. A 3-by-5-foot polyester American flag, made in the United States, costs $45. Go … [Read more...] about Flag Store’s Main Product Revered, Never Out of Style
Putting on their Dancing Shoes to Support Local Youth
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Arizona has leveraged the wildly popular national Dancing with the Stars TV show into a local extravaganza that has given opportunities to children that they may otherwise not have had. The Boys & Girls Clubs Dancing for the Stars event is now in its eight year and has drawn dancers from all walks of local life – a mayor and town council member, business leaders, the Yavapai County Sheriff, a fire chief, cardiologist, dentist, saloon owner, college … [Read more...] about Putting on their Dancing Shoes to Support Local Youth
Women To Watch
Six months ago, seven highly driven, businesswomen gathered in Sedona during an epic blizzard for a five-day workshop called SHINE. Their charge was to clearly state their goals and message, boldly step into the spotlight and unapologetically inspire more people with their story, soul and style. Flagstaff Business News caught up with these powerful women to hear their successes including influencing opportunities, exploring ancient wisdom to calm and heal the world, pivoting in the … [Read more...] about Women To Watch
Artists Prepare for Wearable Art Show
Granite Mountain Jewelry Artists will hold the eighth annual Jewelry and Wearable Art Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, Aug 17 at the Elks Performing Arts Center in downtown Prescott. With more than 30 artists displaying their work, the show has grown each year and more than 600 attended last year. The artists started 12 years ago by meeting at Denny’s to share ideas about their jewelry art. The first show was at the Hassayampa Inn and then at Hotel St. Michael, but they outgrew … [Read more...] about Artists Prepare for Wearable Art Show
Adopting an Ooh-La-La Attitude
With all eyes on Paris this month, Americans have the opportunity to glean some fashionable tips for living well, loving life and expressing an ooh-la-la attitude. Eggs-cusez-moi, Your Signature Style is Showing The streets of Paris are lovingly packed with street-side cafes, charming boutiques, designer dress shops and the most decadent bakeries. You might wonder how they all seem to be bustling with activity. I believe it’s because they let their signature style do the talking while you do … [Read more...] about Adopting an Ooh-La-La Attitude
Pioneering Anchorwoman Mary Jo West Headlines Prescott- Area ATHENA Awards
Women and organizations of the Quad Cities are being celebrated for their excellence in the workplace, in mentoring and in giving back to their community during the fifth annual Prescott-Area ATHENA Leadership Awards, 3-5 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, at Starting Point in the Pine Ridge Marketplace. Encouraging, entertaining and motivating the audience will be Keynote Speaker Mary Jo West, the first woman ever hired to sit in the Phoenix primetime news anchor seat. Her presentation, “SUCCESS: … [Read more...] about Pioneering Anchorwoman Mary Jo West Headlines Prescott- Area ATHENA Awards
Family-Owned Pinnacle Banks Focus on Their Communities
The roots of the bank go back 86 years to a rural setting in Palmer, Nebraska. It was the Great Depression and the town’s only bank closed. Brothers George and Tom Dinsdale, both farmers by trade, decided to work together with some friends to help the community by starting a new bank that would be responsive to local needs. When it opened in 1938, they gave it an inspiring name: Pinnacle Bank. George Dinsdale’s sons, Roy and Jack, took over the family business in the 1950s and began expanding. … [Read more...] about Family-Owned Pinnacle Banks Focus on Their Communities