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Artful Eye Focuses on Quality, Education, Creativity

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Family jewelry business celebrates 26 years.

Artful Eye, a downtown Prescott jewelry store that wins national awards regularly and did so again this year, is celebrating 26 years in business. Manager Cara Pfeiffer, daughter of owners Dave and Sherri Rabellino, credits her parents’ ambition, business savvy, creativity and customer service for making the store a success.

“We bend over backwards for our customers. We want them to be happy. Jewelry is happy,” said Pfeiffer. “We can take an old piece and make it look like new or we can fix it. People are thrilled with our store and our work. We’re one of the long-standing businesses in the downtown.”

Artful Eye has a team of seven, including two master jewelers, all of whom have been working there for at least 15 years. The business is a member of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), which is the utmost authority in stone grading and continuing education for jewelers. “We are all extremely educated with jewelry.”

The store is known for its one-of-a-kind custom jewelry, ranging in price from $19 to $30,000. Some pieces are reversible, which Pfeiffer says adds to the “wow factor.” The jewelers also offer customers something to drink and chocolates. “It’s the small touches that are kind of a lost art and keep people coming in to shop with us,” she said.

With a large local following, the Artful Eye attracts many visitors as well, especially in the summer when it hosts jewelry shows on the plaza. “We get a lot of tourists, but we also have amazing local people,” she said. “A lot have become friends. We know their families, we know their birthdays and anniversaries. We hug and cry together.”

Artful Eye owners and staff members attend jewelry shows throughout the year and hand-pick diamonds and gemstones from all over the world.

Recently, Dave Rabellino and CAD (computer aided designers) jewelry designer Holly Stringer were awarded first place for National Jewelry Design from the Independent Jewelers Organization. Pfeiffer said this is a significant achievement because jewelers from throughout the country enter the annual competition. Artful Eye, she says, is often recognized for its unique creative designs and attention to detail. “This is a big honor and it’s amazing that we keep winning!”

Artful Eye also has been recognized as America’s Coolest Store by Instore Magazine, a publication that provides jewelers with industry news and tips. Meanwhile, the in-house jewelers, Dave Rabellino and Kevin O’Neill, were voted Best Custom Jewelers by Prescott LIVING Magazine.

The jewelers are also known for their ability to repair extremely damaged jewelry, including pieces that have been dropped in a garbage disposal or run over by a car. “We’ve been able to turn it into something you want to wear again.”

Pfeiffer has been working for Artful Eye for 17 years and is certified through GIA. She is a diamond grader and a lifelong learner who regularly takes online classes and attends trade shows.

The business enjoys supporting local organizations, including Kiwanis Club of Prescott, Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Yavapai Humane Society. It also has mentored local Girl Scouts. “They solder and leave with jewelry so they can earn their jewelry patches. It’s neat to have them make it and then take it with them.”

High school sweethearts Dave and Sherry began making jewelry when they were teenagers. Pfeiffer believes her 7-year-old daughter, Hannah, will continue the family business. She is already making her own bracelets. QCBN

By Stan Bindell, QCBN

Photo by Stan Bindell: Manager Cara Pfeiffer says Artful Eye is known for one-of-a-kind custom jewelry that “wows.”

Honoring History at Wild Sage Antiques & Boutique

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Wild Sage offers a coffee bar with local baked goods that entice people to come in to visit and hang out at the sitting area. The coffee is complimentary.

Wild Sage Antiques and Boutique offers a wide variety of merchandise, but also serves as a place where people can gather to chat.

Owner Lisa Kushner had a similar business in Marietta, California, but when her husband died, she moved to Williamson Valley to be closer to her children. She opened Wild Sage Antiques and Boutique in Chino Valley, where she could create a connection to people. Her daughter, Bobbi Hagerty, is the co-owner.

With 14 vendors and local artisans, Wild Sage offers a wide array of collectibles, clothing, purses, jewelry and vintage furniture. “We have a little bit of everything for everybody. We have things for kids to seniors,” she said, noting that the hottest item lately is outdoor art, as the warm weather has people outside and planting their gardens.

Kushner has owned Wild Sage for 18 months, but she had been renting a small building by Scooters Coffee. “I wanted to own my building and I love that house, so I bought it, refurbished it and had the building entirely redone,” she said. “A lot of people come in just to see the inside of the building. Everybody seems to love it!”

That old house is a historical building that was the third building constructed in Chino Valley. The Chino Valley Historical Society brought Kushner information about the building’s background and also gave her books about the local history. She now sells those books.

The building, which was constructed in 1917, is two stories high and includes a basement, seven rooms and three bathrooms. “I used to drive by it and thought, ‘It can be so beautiful if somebody put some money into it.’”

Wild Sage offers a coffee bar with local baked goods that entice people to come in to visit and hang out at the sitting area. The coffee is complimentary. “I wanted to keep it small, but also make it fun.”

Kushner emphasizes customer service, calling it their No. 1 priority. “It’s about being open, honest and talking with people.” QCBN

By Stan Bindell, QCBN

Wild Sage is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Saturday.

Photo by Stan Bindell: Lisa Kushner showcases a unique assortment of home furnishings, clothing, jewelry and vintage furniture at Wild Sage Antiques & Boutique in Chino Valley.

Yavapai-Apache Chairwoman Inspired by Elders

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Tanya Lewis advises young people to know where they came from.

Embracing the advice of her elders for wisdom and guidance is what keeps Yavapai-Apache Chairwoman Tanya Lewis grounded and steadfast as she serves in one of the highest positions in her nation.

“My biggest mentor has been my mom,” she said. “She taught me about compassion, understanding and common sense. My father was amazing; he worked in telecommunications with AT&T for 25 years and taught me to be strong. They are a huge part of who I am today, and I miss them daily.”

Lewis was sworn in as Yavapai-Apache Chairwoman in October 2022. Her father, Lyman Lewis, was with her at her inauguration, but passed away a few months later.

Soft-spoken with kind eyes that reflect her sincerity and integrity, Lewis is approachable, cordial and yet stalwart and wise. She holds an associate degree in business management from Yavapai College.

“Working alongside the Tribal Council, I oversee about 30 programs and govern a management team,” she said. “This encompasses everything from law enforcement, social services, food bank, health clinic, cultural department, Senior Program, Yavapai-Apache Cultural Center and others.”

Located in the Verde Valley, the Yavapai-Apache Nation is comprised of five tribal communities: Tunlii, Middle Verde, Rimrock, Camp Verde and Clarkdale. It is the largest employer in Verde Valley, operating six businesses and numerous government departments.

Born and raised on the reservation in Clarkdale, Lewis says it’s important to know where you came from. “My dad hunted for the meat that we ate and our food came from food boxes. I have 10 brothers and sisters, but I consider the Yavapai-Apache people to be my family and we were always there for our neighbors.”

Before assuming her position as chairwoman, Lewis served as Yavapai-Apache vice chairwoman, a Tribal Council member and executive assistant for two administrations.  She says her strength comes from God. “I get up early every morning to pray, not just for myself and my family, but I also pray for our community. I chose to be here because I love it here and love serving to the best of my ability for my people.”

“Chairwoman Tanya Lewis was an outstanding student of mine while I was a professor at Yavapai College (YC),” said Northern Arizona University (NAU) Professor Dr. Joy D’Angelo. “She stood out as a collaborator with her fellow YC students by her exemplary academic work. In addition, I had the honor of working with her to bring a vision she had for leadership education for the Yavapai-Apache nation.”

As a woman leading a Native American tribe, challenges can arise periodically. “Sometimes misunderstandings in communication occur and we always work it out,” she said.

Yavapai-Apache Cultural Resource Center employee and elder, Barbara McCabe has known Lewis since 2005 and was close friends with Lewis’s mom. “Tanya took good care of her mom and dad. We talk quite often and sometimes she will seek elders’ advice on cultural or environmental issues.”

As a mom of two adult children, Lance, 29, and Taylor, 18, Lewis’ advice to younger Native women is to “always look toward your elders for wisdom, guidance and advice. Take to heart their teaching and learn it and live it.  It will keep you grounded as it teaches us why and who we are.” She added that it is very important to lead by example.

Leisure time for Lewis is sewing. She makes all her dresses.  “I love to sew and make ribbon shirts. I recently learned to make pillowcases and pillows and I’m learning to quilt. I also enjoy following my daughters’ rodeos.”

My Favorite Meal

I love tacos!  Tacos make me happy. They are my comfort food.  I like to make my own soft-shell tacos. They have a lot of flavor; I love to eat them with salsa and they are quick to make and eat.

Meaningful Childhood Memory

Every weekend when my dad came home we were all at the softball field cheering on my older sisters.

Advice for Young People

Look for a purpose. You need to know who we are as individuals. There are no limits in life and there’s always somebody out there to help you, guide you and show you the way.

The Moment I Knew I was a Leader

It was many years ago when I worked with the Yavapai-Apache Nation Pageant Committee. We spent the time with the young ladies mentoring them and teaching, talking and listening. To see these young women grow and see where they are today is wonderful. After that, I sought election and served as a Tribal Council Member from 2010 to 2013. I set expectations for myself and went out there and did it. I thought, “Wow! I can do it.”

Where I Go for Solitude and Contemplation

I love kickboxing and working out at Sensei Robert Gonzales’ HDH Powerhouse Gym in Cottonwood. I also like working in my yard and just being outside. QCBN

By V. Ronnie Tierney, QCBN

Photo by V. Ronnie Tierney, Fresh Focuses Photography: Chairwoman Tanya Lewis oversees multiple Yavapai-Apache Nation programs including law enforcement, social services, the food bank and health clinic.

Arizona Rated Eighth Best State for Working from Home

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Generally, the most favorable conditions for working from home include minimal costs and maximum security and comfort.

According to a new report by the personal finance website WalletHub, Arizona is the eighth-best state for working from home.

As we know, businesses nationwide modified their workplace practices during the pandemic, allowing employees to work from home. For many, this practice has continued. According to WalletHub, 12.7% of full-time employees currently work entirely from home, and another 28.2% follow a hybrid schedule, splitting work time between home and the office.

Generally, the most favorable conditions for working from home include minimal costs and maximum security and comfort. When ranking which states (as well as the District of Columbia) are most conducive to working under such conditions at home, WalletHub identified 12 key metrics, ranging from household internet access and cybersecurity to the cost of electricity and how crowded homes are with people.

Delaware and Utah rated as the top two, with North Dakota and Alaska bringing up the rear. Arizona came in at No. 8, just ahead of Washington state. The ranking of some of Arizona’s key metrics (on a scale of 1 being best, 51 worst, and 25 being average) include the share of population working from home (7), households with internet access (27), average home square footage (14), cybersecurity (22) and the average retail price of electricity (19).

No matter where employees live, working from home is appropriate for some but not others. Blue collar jobs in manufacturing and retail, for instance, typically require staff to be at their employer’s workplace. White collar professional jobs that don’t require as much oversight, on the other hand, are more conducive to work-at-home conditions. Many of those people who have already worked from home stress the importance of comfort and lower costs, as well as the availability of more time for self-care and other personal needs.

Joanie Poersinger, a data specialist based in Flagstaff, has worked from home since the pandemic took off in March 2020.  “I save a lot of money by not driving to work every day and not going out for lunch nearly as frequently.” With the time she would normally spend driving to work, she can exercise and then immediately start working. She added, “There’s also not the pressure of having to be on time and look good, and I end up getting more done.”

Graphic designer Jennifer Schaber sees the same benefits. “Even though I only live four miles from my office, I’m not spending time every day in high traffic times driving back and forth. I also love the sustainability aspect of keeping one more vehicle off the road.”

Schaber also sees an increase in productivity with meetings. “Virtual meetings tend to be more to the point and thus more collaborative. Plus, it’s more convenient to be able to meet from any location, with the bonus of being safer for all during flu/cold/COVID season.”

Despite the positives, Poersinger and Schaber agree that working from home has one major drawback: social isolation. “While we can meet virtually, you really need that face-to face interaction with other humans,” said Poersinger. “People need people. You can’t really do that on a phone or computer.”

Even so, Poersinger and Schaber appreciate working from home and feel both their productivity and their personal well-being are better off. QCBN

By Kevin Schindler, QCBN

Retired Lineworker Becomes Glass Artist

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“I want to keep the art going. It’s a dying art.”

Patty Lindsey’s Glass Goons is a unique business that provides glass art of frogs, lily ponds, plant stands and decorative art. She makes her creations by freezing and fusing them through kilns.

Lindsey, 72, worked for a phone company where she climbed telephone poles and did other work that was considered men’s work at the time. She admires artist Georgia O’Keefe because she did what she wanted to do no matter what people said about her. “She was her own woman,” said Lindsey. “I climbed polls and went up ladders so I was in the men’s world, but anybody can do this [glass art].

She says most women who work with glass art use the kiln method while most men who work with glass art use torches.

Lindsey graduated from California State University at Fullerton in 2003 and retired from the phone company the same year. She started Glass Goons with her business partner Julie Lewis in Pasadena. The two continue to work together: Lewis from Pasadena and Lindsey out of her home in Chino Valley.

Lindsey teaches her art methods to eager students in a two-day class at her studio at her home. Her classes are scheduled by appointment. She also hosts curious visitors such as children attending Boys and Girls Clubs and other locals.

“I like teaching and letting people see the process from beginning to end,” she said. “I want to keep the art going. It’s a dying art. Some are trying to sell their studios because it has become so expensive.”

She sells her glass art creations at the Prescott Farmers Market and The Pea Vine gift shop in Chino Valley. She also participates in the Prescott area artist tour each October. “Most of my sales are [the from] word of mouth.”

Lindsey is active in the community as she volunteers with the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Chino Morning Lions to support local charitable causes. She also donates some of her artwork for raffles to help non-profit organizations.

She and her husband, Barry, purchased the property in Chino Valley in the 1990s, but didn’t move here until after she retired in 2003. Barry, a retired executive, and Patty found the Dells while traveling and decided they wanted to move near the unique rock formations.

When they take time off, they like to see the world. “I’m serious about kayaking and Barry is serious about fishing. Each year, we drive to Georgia and kayak a different river. The last trip we did 121 miles in seven days.” QCBN

By Stan Bindell, QCBN

For more information about Glass Goons classes and artwork, call 714-651-7648.

Photo by Stan Bindell: Patty Lindsey sells her creations at the Prescott Farmer’s Market and The Pea Vine gift shop.

Preparing for Hikers, High Heat at Grand Canyon

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Symposium presenters discuss injuries and illnesses.

Hikers often misjudge Grand Canyon treks, says Dr. Tom Myers of North Country Healthcare. “They either overestimate what they think they can do or underestimate the wilderness.”

Myers discussed heat illness and hyponatremia, a condition that occurs when the level of sodium in the blood is too low, at the National Park Service Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR) Symposium last month at Grand Canyon National Park.

Other sessions included presentations from park staff about downhill injuries, risk assessment and personal preparedness, law enforcement, search and rescue efforts, radio communications and more.

Implemented in 1997, the PSAR program is made up of a team of volunteers from around the country who come to the Grand Canyon to serve as trail educators and support providers to hikers who have questions or need help. The program was established to combat heat-related illnesses. Officials say it also has eased stress on inner canyon staff members.

PSAR volunteers patrol the upper part of the Bright Angel and South Kaibab corridor trails at the South Rim Grand Canyon. They ask hikers how far they plan to go, how much water and food are they carrying and how aware are they about summer high temperatures. They also carry basic medical gear and radios to report emergencies. Last year, PSAR had an estimated 53,000 contacts with visitors.

Serving as a PSAR volunteer for at least 15 years, Flagstaff resident and former physical therapist Sel Wasson says he is involved because of the environment, meeting and talking to interesting people from around the world, and the opportunity to see wildlife. “My most memorable experience on the Bright Angel Trail was a bighorn sheep that walked right up to me on the trail and stopped just a few feet in front of me. It was one of the most awe-inspiring experiences I’ve ever had.”

Grand Canyon PSAR Supervisor Meghan Smith and Joshua Tree National Park Service PSAR Coordinator Anna Marini planned the symposium. “We had an amazing turnout and I’m so grateful to all the participants who made time in their busy schedules to come,” said Smith. “It’s just proof of how important PSAR is.”

Attendees totaled about 150, with 31 national parks and monuments represented, along with 45 PSAR volunteers, park rangers and park managers.

Grand Canyon PSAR volunteer Brandon Trapp said it was great to see people from different national parks across the country show up. “There were two tracks, one for managers to learn about how to start programs for their parks and the other for volunteers to learn operational procedures and how to interact with people and hone their skills. It was great to see both addressed.”

“This is an awesome opportunity to collaborate with other national parks at the Grand Canyon,” said Jennifer Proctor with the National Park Public Risk Management Program. “We pride ourselves in doing things really well and it’s super important for us to connect with other parks and places to get new ideas.” QCBN

By V. Ronnie Tierney, QCBN

Photo by V. Ronnie Tierney, Fresh Focuses Photography: NAU Regents’ Professor Emeritus Stan Lindstedt gave a presentation about preventing downhill injuries.

Sniffing Out Trouble

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“The dogs are not in danger; we don’t put them into situations where they’d be in danger.”

They are yellow in color and true-blue in their devotion to their jobs. Meet the two specialized police dogs on duty with the Prescott Police Department’s K-9 Unit, Cooper and Benny, the Labradors highly trained to detect narcotics.

Also known as Super Cooper and B-Dog, they are both 4 years old and work in concert with their two handlers, police officers Kyle Alltop and Troy Crawford, to keep dangerous drugs off Prescott-area streets.

“They’re called ‘single purpose’ police dogs and are trained to detect methamphetamines, heroin, fentanyl and cocaine,” said Sergeant Jack Shapiro. “The dogs are not in danger; we don’t put them into situations where they’d be in danger. Usually, the suspect is out of the way before they’re brought in to detect.”

By all accounts, Prescott loves its two helpful canines. “The community is very supportive of the dogs,” he said. “We have quite a turnout for the Citizen Academy that we have a couple of times a year. They are always thrilled to learn about our dogs, and they are absolutely allowed to pet them.”

Officer Alltop partners with Cooper, and Officer Crawford with Benny. The dogs work four 10-hour shifts and become part of their handler’s family, usually sleeping in special temperature-controlled kennels in the patrol vehicles.

Both officers have been with the K-9 Team for about three years. Officer Alltop has had a lengthy military career working with dogs. “Cooper is a great partner, and he works hard,” Alltop said. “Cooper loves to swim and be a dog when he is not working.”

Occasionally, Cooper and Benny even go on family vacations. “They have time off when the officer does,” said Shapiro. “Sometimes I’ll watch some of the dogs and every once in a while, they have to be boarded, but not often.”

Because they are not in apparent danger, there is no need to buy safety equipment for them to wear, but funding is lacking for some other essential items. Although yearly grants, such as those from the Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County, fund the purchase of the dogs, construction of training facilities, and medical expenses, there are no funds for basic items like food and training gear.

Sandy Haffner, owner of Preskitt’s Pawz N Clawz pet store on Gail Gardner Way in Prescott, was moved to action when she learned of this gap in funding. Helping the police K-9 drug-sniffing dogs become her passion when she opened her store in December 2020. She began offering free baths for the Prescott police dogs using the two tubs and showers in the self-service dog bath at her business.

Pawz N Clawz also provides food for the dogs. In addition, the store also sells police merchandize to benefit the care of the dogs, including police badges and T-shirts, and will soon be stocking plush toy versions of Cooper and Benny, complete with police vests and badges.

To train police dogs and handlers, the Prescott Police Department maintains a training yard, just past Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, on Heritage Park Road.

“We’re still trying to create our training facility,” Shapiro said. “We’re getting a shed built out there for shelter when it’s hot or raining. The main thing we need is to upgrade our training aids with artificial turf and obstacles for them to go through. We can build a wall where we can hide specific scents for finding.”

Shapiro says the drug detection program has been very successful. “They [the dogs] are very good at finding drugs and getting drugs off the streets. They are good tempered, Labradors, and they’re always happy.”

The Prescott Police Foundation accepts donations for Cooper and Benny. QCBN

By Betsey Bruner, QCBN

Courtesy Photo: Cooper enjoys some downtime with his handler at the beach.

Mentoring Through Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards

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Nominations being accepted for September High Tea.

The Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards not only celebrate, recognize and honor women for their leadership skills, career achievements, community service and mentorship, they also promote what leadership looks like. ATHENA recipients say this is powerful because younger or less experienced women in the workplace can identify local role models they can talk to, observe in action and learn from.

“Leaders become mentors for others and impact future growth,” said 2022 ATHENA recipient Teri Drew, executive director of NACOG’s Yavapai County Workforce Development, in a 2022 QCBN interview. “My parents and siblings were and continue to be my mentors. They taught me what to and not to do growing up, and those strong ethics pay off.”

On Sunday, Sept. 24, women from across the region will come together at Starting Point in the Prescott Gateway Mall for the 4th Annual Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards High Tea, presented by Quad Cities Business News. They will hear stories of struggle and triumph, perseverance through fear and how to tap into their inner strength in times of adversity. They will also learn how women lean into their core values and their hopes for the future.

“I believe my life is a blessing and given as a blessing. Giving back is just what I believe I need to do. Mentoring others is one of my tenets and receiving the ATHENA award strengthened that,” said 2018 Flagstaff ATHENA recipient Theresa Bierer, an associate professor of practice in management in the W.A. Franke College of Business at Northern Arizona University. “In our lives, everyone is so busy, but what really makes the fabric of a community is people who step outside of themselves and put others and community first. To me, that’s what the ATHENA Award embodies.”

This year, QCBN will recognize an individual with the traditional ATHENA Leadership Award and also will present the ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. In addition, for the first time in Northern Arizona, the Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards will celebrate a business or organization that supports, develops and honors women leaders with the ATHENA Organizational Leadership Award.

Individuals, businesses and organizations are encouraged to nominate extraordinary women leaders who are making a difference in their communities and pioneering a path for others to impact the future.

“My hope for young women entering the workplace is for them to do what they love and love what they do,” added Drew.

Nominations are being accepted until Friday, Aug. 4, at prescottathena.com. QCBN

By Bonnie Stevens, QCBN

Photos by Kay Lyons: QCBN women have been instrumental in bringing the ATHENA Leadership Awards to Prescott. Photographed here are QCBN Co-Owner Amy Bix, Editor Bonnie Stevens and Advertising Manager Ann Herrington. 

Arizona Philharmonic Names Abby Coffey Co-Executive Director

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“I am thrilled to join the executive team for the Arizona Philharmonic as the co-executive director for the 2023-2024 season,” Coffey said.

Prescott’s Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) has announced that, after an extensive search, they have chosen Abby Coffey as co-executive director. Coffey starts the position this month to help usher in the 2023-24 season, which begins Sept. 10.

“We are delighted to have someone of Abby’s musical and education background join AZ Phil as co-executive director, and I look forward to working with her as we evolve our organization,” said AZ Phil Executive Director Henry Flurry.

A versatile flutist, piccoloist and music educator and administrator in the Phoenix metro area, Coffey currently holds the Flute 2/Piccolo position in the Symphony of the Southwest and performs frequently as a substitute musician with The Phoenix Symphony. A supporter and advocate of music education, Coffey is the Professor of Flute and Music Education Studies at Arizona Christian University, where she also teaches music history courses.

Coffey graduated summa cum laude from Belmont University in Nashville with a Bachelor of Music in music education degree. Relocating to Phoenix to further her education, she obtained a Master of Music in flute performance from Arizona State University and is currently completing a Core Certification Program in Arts Management through the University of Massachusetts-Amherst.

“I am thrilled to join the executive team for the Arizona Philharmonic as the co-executive director for the 2023-2024 season,” Coffey said. QCBN

Courtesy of Bailey Wilson Photography: Arizona Philharmonic announces new Co-Executive Director Abby Coffey. 

Party in the Pines to Benefit Local Education

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Come out and enjoy great beer, food and music while making a difference in the lives of students in our area.

The Prescott Area Young Professionals (PAYP) group is planning its annual charity beer festival, Party in the Pines, scheduled for 5 p.m., Saturday, June 3. The event will support the Prescott Unified School District (PUSD) classrooms through PUSD Education Foundation grants that fund programs such as an engineering class at Prescott High School and the districtwide college and career preparation software program, Naviance.

“We’re excited to bring our community together to support education through Party in the Pines,” said PAYP President Stephanie Miller. “We believe that education is the foundation for a strong and prosperous community and we’re proud to be able to support our local schools through this event. Come out and enjoy great beer, food and music while making a difference in the lives of students in our area.”

The festival will have a VIP entry at 4 p.m., with access to a private musical performance, exclusive drink tastings, catering, private shade and luxury restrooms, sponsored by Lamb Chevrolet. Limited VIP tickets are available online at partyinthepinesprescott.com.

General admission opens at 5 p.m., with discounted pre-sale tickets available online at partyinthepinesprescott.com for $50, which includes eight drink tickets. Tickets also will be available at the gate for $55. Additional tasting tickets will be available for purchase. Designated drivers receive a discount of $10 at the gate.

Event sponsors include Quad Cities Business News, Lamb Chevrolet, Bucky’s & Yavapai Casinos, Waste Management, ROX Media, The Prescott Times, Visit Prescott, Sparklight Advertising, Signals, Park Plaza Liquor and Deli, Sunstate Equipment Co., LLC, Verve Events & Tents, Skycity Productions LLC, Quad Cities Design, Makayla Chadwick State Farm Insurance, Sadie Sarti Design Co, Jameson Electric, Lawhorn Plumbing LLC, Prescott Culture Construction and Red Bull.

Party in the Pines is a 21-years-old-and-older and a cash-only event. For more information, please contact Stephanie Miller at 928-445-2000, ext. 114. QCBN

Courtesy Photo: Attendees at Party in the Pines gave a cheer to raising $25,000 for the PUSD Education Foundation in 2019, the last time the event was held because of the pandemic.