by Tom Reilly, Renovations Yes, I said Thanksgiving…. My, how time flies. Wasn’t it just February? The passage of time is keenly felt by all of us, but particularly those of us who plan things. Be that planning a vacation, or, of course, a renovation. Remember the thoughts you had during last year’s holiday season about … Read More…
Six-foot Illuminated Cowboy Boot to be dropped from The Palace Building’s Flagpole in downtown Prescott by Matt Brassard, Co-owner, M&M Entertainment & Production Historic Whiskey Row in downtown Prescott will be the site of the 7th annual Whiskey Row New Year’s Eve Boot Drop, presented by Lamb Chevrolet on Sunday, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. … Read More…
by Sheri Heiney, President & CEO, Prescott Chamber of Commerce With the holidays right around the corner, now is the perfect time to determine where you will do your shopping. Where you choose to shop affects the economy, the environment and, ultimately, quality of life for the City of Prescott. The new campaign “Shop Prescott … Read More…
Yavapai College Performing Arts Center has whatever it takes to conjure your holiday spirit by Michael Grady Some of us go on automatic in December. We watch “Charlie Brown” through an eggnog haze, waiting for Linus to tell us what it’s all about. But YCPAC wants to rekindle your holiday spirit, and they’re offering four … Read More…
by Michael Broggie, President and CEO, Prescott Police Foundation & Volunteer Member Citizens on Patrol, Prescott Police Department Each year, children from throughout the Quad City Area are selected for a special treat prior to Christmas. They come from families that are financially challenged and are chosen by various community service agencies. They number nearly … Read More…
by Heidi Dahms Foster, Communications Relations Coordinator, Town of Prescott Valley The Town of Prescott Valley has enjoyed a holiday celebration ever since the early 1980s when the Sandbergs, one of Prescott Valley’s original families, cut and put up a live Christmas tree each year on the Highway 69 frontage. The celebration included lighting of … Read More…
Prescott’s designation as Arizona’s Christmas City gets an annual boost as Sharlot Hall Museum presents its Frontier Christmas Open House on Saturday, Dec. 2, following the Prescott downtown Courthouse lighting ceremony. Luminarias, handmade decorations, fresh-baked cookies, and hot cider welcome locals and out-of-town visitors to celebrate a full dose of holiday spirit and good cheer … Read More…
by Debbie Maranville, owner, The Natural Healing Garden My grandmother Betty Scardine has truly inspired my passion for the culinary arts. Food at the “Scardine table” was full of flavor, and plenty of it. Grandma used mostly dried herbs back in the day. I think she would have used fresh herbs, had she known all … Read More…
by Marnie Uhl, President/CEO, Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce What began 18 years ago as a small community Christmas-light display has grown into one of the state’s most brilliant holiday attractions. Prescott Valley’s Valley of Lights has delighted residents and visitors alike with lighted and animated displays created with thousands of colored lights guaranteed to … Read More…
by Ashlee Mortimer, Mortimer Farms Growing up on a ranch is something I wouldn’t trade for anything. I think a lot about why this is — why I am so in love with the life that I am able to have. Many reasons come to mind — my love for the land, my love for … Read More…