Nestlé Purina PetCare has announced a donation of $20,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff to fund the renovation of the main gymnasium and school-aged youth health and wellness programs. Each day, the location engages more than 350 youth and teens in a variety of health-promoting activities. The Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff was founded to provide a safe environment for school-aged youth and to help them develop the skills they need to become confident and productive adults. … [Read more...] about Purina Donates $20,000 to the Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff
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BBQ Lovers Will Be Back for B Simple
Eating at B Simple BBQ & Steakhouse is more like a historical experience than simply a dining out event, although the food is delicious and high quality. Jose Sanchez, co-owner along with his wife, Katherine, is glad to give customers the tour. The building was constructed in the 1930s and has had several owners but is best known to Prescott residents as the former Pine Cone Inn. The major historical points are the speakeasy downstairs and a contour of Jayne Mansfield in one of the … [Read more...] about BBQ Lovers Will Be Back for B Simple
Catching the Wind
Large equipment, including wind turbine blades, are traveling along U.S. Route 180 between Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon to the Babbitt Ranch Energy Center. Here, more than 50 wind turbines are being erected on Babbitt Ranches as Coconino County becomes one of the largest concentrations of renewable energy centers in the nation. The 161-megawatt wind project is being developed by NextEra Energy Resources, the world’s largest generator of wind and solar energy and a world leader in battery … [Read more...] about Catching the Wind
Ex-Cop Urges All to Act Now on the Life They Want
"Someday" is a word we hear a lot -- someday I'll join a gym, someday I'll get that degree, someday I'll write that book. As a police officer, Julie Jones saw all too often that "someday" didn't come for someone. Julie has transitioned from cop to coach to help people "Stop Waiting Start Living," which is the name of one of her books. She brings her motivational message to the 4th Annual Quad Cities Leadership Awards this Sunday at Starting Point. Read about her here: … [Read more...] about Ex-Cop Urges All to Act Now on the Life They Want
ATHENA Founder Continues to Encourage Women to Step into Their Leadership Potential
Just as Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare, gave strength and encouragement to ancient Athens, the steadfast support of ATHENA Leadership Program founder Martha Mayhood Mertz continues to be felt around the world. This month her pioneering work as a champion for women will be celebrated at the Fourth Annual Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards, 3-5 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, at Starting Point in the Prescott Gateway Mall. It will be an event for “the community to celebrate … [Read more...] about ATHENA Founder Continues to Encourage Women to Step into Their Leadership Potential
Virtual Nurses Working Bedside Day and Night
Hospital patients in Prescott, along with their families, can now talk to a nurse on demand, virtually, at any time, with the tap of a screen. Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) West is the first hospital in the Southwest to provide this high-tech service. Hospital officials say the new Virtually Integrated Care program (VIC) is designed to improve the patient experience and reduce the workload of bedside nurses. Through a high-definition camera, video screen and two-way … [Read more...] about Virtual Nurses Working Bedside Day and Night
How Much Wood Would a Woodworker Work?
How much wood would a woodworker work if a woodworker could craft wood? Courtney Wilson wasn’t looking for the answer to that question, but she got it anyway when she asked her husband, Chris, to build a wooden mantel over their fireplace. The wooden mantel, plus six pieces of heavy, large hand-crafted wooden furniture later, Courtney said, “Stop!” “We had way too many pieces and nowhere to put them!” she explained. So, the Wilsons took their furniture to the Phoenix Flea market and … [Read more...] about How Much Wood Would a Woodworker Work?
Desert Pines Resort Offering Manufactured Housing Community
Construction for the Desert Pines Resort project featuring 179 homes in Prescott Valley is underway for the 55+ community that will offer more affordable housing and amenities for seniors. The manufactured homes will cost $200,000 to $280,000. Homes vary from 780 to 1,600 square feet; most have two bedrooms and two baths. Residents will own the homes, but not the land. The purchase will also give the homeowners access to the community center, which includes a swimming pool, pickleball … [Read more...] about Desert Pines Resort Offering Manufactured Housing Community
Sharing the Lane at High Gear Bike Shop
Love, according to owners Steve and Cindy Alward, is the oil that has kept High Gear Bike Shop rolling smoothly through more than 45 years in business – love for all forms of biking, love for community and love for each other. Steve opened the business in 1976, but has been biking since he was 8 years old. Cindy joined the business in 1996 and they later married. Cindy says Steve is the heart and soul of the bike shop because he has a passion for bicycling, while she is more of a social … [Read more...] about Sharing the Lane at High Gear Bike Shop
Produce Only Market Offers an Experience in Fruits and Vegetables
Produce Only Market on Goodwin Street in Prescott offers 200 types of fresh fruits and vegetables, along with a smoothie bar. Owner Chad Tidlund said customers can expect competitive prices and quality fruit. With 30 years of experience selling produce to supermarkets in Southern California, he prides himself on knowing when and where to find the best fruits and vegetables. “I know produce quality and the time to get it in,” he said. Tidlund said the summer fruits are going strong right … [Read more...] about Produce Only Market Offers an Experience in Fruits and Vegetables