Guardian Air, a division of Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center, flew in to present a $10,000 check at the Granite Mountain Hotshot Crew Fundraiser and Golf Tournament in Prescott to benefit the families of the firefighters that lost their lives battling the Yarnell Hill Fire. … [Read more...] about Fundraiser for G.M. Hotshots
Hotshots’ Families Receiving Education Benefit
In light of the tragic loss of Prescott’s Granite Mountain Hotshots, organizations across Arizona have partnered to provide educational assistance and support for the children and spouses of the Yarnell 19. Northern Arizona University, Arizona State University and the University of Arizona each has … [Read more...] about Hotshots’ Families Receiving Education Benefit
ADOT Closures Continuing on I-17
Overnight work on the Interstate 17 climbing lane project south of Camp Verde requires two, one-hour closures in both directions several nights this week between midnight and 3 a.m. The work will occur overnight tomorrow night; Tuesday, July 30; and Wednesday, July 31 as crews continue blasting … [Read more...] about ADOT Closures Continuing on I-17
Quad Cities’ Vets Being Helped Through VUB
Veterans who want help in furthering their education are invited to take advantage of the Veterans Upward Bound (VUB)-TRiO program for qualified veterans in northern Arizona. The program has offices on both the Prescott and Verde Valley campuses of Yavapai College. The VUB-TRiO program at Yavapai … [Read more...] about Quad Cities’ Vets Being Helped Through VUB
Chino Business Breakfast
Aug 21. 7:30-8:30a.m. at Chino Chamber office. Guest speaker for this month's breakfast is Edna Cruz of Arellano Associates. For more information, call the Chino Valley Chamber at 909-627-6177 … [Read more...] about Chino Business Breakfast
Plant it Right
As you might expect, I hear differing opinions on which of our local seasons is the best for planting. My suggestion is to check your weeds for the answer. It's a fact that, like the weeds coming alive in the rest of the landscape, monsoon-drenched gardens take off with new growth. Rain is the … [Read more...] about Plant it Right
Prescott Chamber Mixer
Aug. 29, 5-6:30p.m. at the Friendly Pines Salute to Educators. Prescott Chamber Mixers provide opportunities for networking with other business people. Bring plenty of business cards. More information is available at http://www.prescott.org … [Read more...] about Prescott Chamber Mixer
Sir Speedy Recognized as Top Franchise
Sir Speedy in Prescott recently received a Century Club Award, placing them in an elite group of Sir Speedy franchises worldwide. The Century Club sales achievement award recognizes 100 of the top franchises in the entire network for outstanding sales achievement in 2012. The award was presented at … [Read more...] about Sir Speedy Recognized as Top Franchise
QC Artists Studio Tour
Oct 4-6. The Annual Prescott Area Artists Studio Tour will run each day from 10-4. See artists working with their mediums: sculpture, ceramics, painting and jewelry making, among others. The self-guided tour features nearly 40 artists. Brochures and maps of studios throughout the Quad Cities … [Read more...] about QC Artists Studio Tour
Learning Opportunities-Summer Vacation
It is summertime! The kids are home for the next eight weeks. They have started to stare at you, looking for what to do next. As educators, we are frequently asked what we think students should do each summer. Should I pay for camp? Should I put my child in summer school? Are their brains going to … [Read more...] about Learning Opportunities-Summer Vacation