The Town of Prescott Valley unveiled its inaugural State of the Town event on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Findlay Toyota Center. Drawing a crowd of more than 400 people, the event reportedly exceeded all expectations. The motivation for the first-ever event, a partnership between the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Town, was a desire to bring business and community leaders together and showcase the positive things taking place in Prescott Valley. “It was also an opportunity to recognize … [Read more...] about Prescott Valley Celebrating Successes, Imagining the Possibilities
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Color, Cut and Cheer at Sunflower Hair
In the heart of Prescott Valley, Sunflower Hair, nestled within the confines of a quaint, sunlit yellow cottage, beckons patrons to experience the mastery of seasoned hairdressers Annie Cain and Elizabeth Ashe. Each boasting more than four decades of hairstyling expertise, the dynamic duo has seamlessly collaborated for 11 years, culminating in the establishment of Sunflower Hair on Nov. 1. Formerly with Shear Factor Salon, Cain and Ashe decided to embark on their entrepreneurial journey, … [Read more...] about Color, Cut and Cheer at Sunflower Hair
Planning for Transportation Needs into the Future
Welcome to “At Home With Tom and Sandy.” This month, Tom and I thought we would take a “road trip” as we veer away from our normal column. Settle in. This is going to be wonderful! Sandy: Hi Tom! Happy April! For our detour topic this month, I have invited Mr. Vincent, or, as we all know him to be, Vinny Gallegos, to talk with us this month. Vinny is the executive director of the Central Yavapai Metropolitan Planning Organization, (CYMPO). Tom: Excellent, welcome Vinny! Vinny: Greetings … [Read more...] about Planning for Transportation Needs into the Future
Protecting Our Groundwater and Rivers
Our state legislators continue to fail to protect our water in our aquifers and rivers. In the Prescott Active Management Area, which includes Dewey-Humbolt, Prescott Valley, Prescott, and Chino Valley, groundwater pumping exceeds natural and artificial replenishment by over 18,000 acre-feet per year (afy) — that is a football field three=-and-a-half miles deep, disappearing from the aquifer every year, depleting our groundwater reserves. The overdraft relentlessly continues to grow, … [Read more...] about Protecting Our Groundwater and Rivers
Joy of Giving Luncheon to Honor County Philanthropic Groups
The Joy of Giving luncheon to honor people and organizations in Yavapai County that have been exceptional in their philanthropic efforts has been scheduled for 11 a.m.., Friday, Aug. 19, at the Prescott Resort. When announcing the event, Lisa Sahady, regional philanthropic advisor for the Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County (ACFYC), said it has been two years since the ACF has been able to schedule the luncheon because of the restrictions caused by the pandemic. Five … [Read more...] about Joy of Giving Luncheon to Honor County Philanthropic Groups
Rosa’s Pizzeria Opens New Location in Prescott Valley
Rosa’s Pizzeria, one of Prescott’s most celebrated restaurants, has opened its second location in Prescott Valley – marking the first market expansion by the area’s largest restaurant group, Vivili Hospitality Group. The highly anticipated expansion by Vivili follows recent exponential growth by the company, with Rosa’s Pizzeria Prescott Valley being its third new restaurant to open in less than one year – all during the pandemic. Succeeding original Vivili concepts, The County Seat and La … [Read more...] about Rosa’s Pizzeria Opens New Location in Prescott Valley
SCORE Helping Businesses Succeed for Decades
I moved to Prescott in 2018 after 41 years in the commercial audiovisual industry in Southern California. We opened and ran a successful manufacturers’ rep company for 33 of those years, serving a five-state region. I had several terrific mentors, but I wish I had known of SCORE in those days. I like to say, “I could have had a V8.” SCORE is a non-profit, volunteer-staffed, free business mentoring service. SCORE is America’s premier source of free, confidential small business advice, and was … [Read more...] about SCORE Helping Businesses Succeed for Decades
Sound Check
Music and dancing has returned to the Quad Cities area and is starting to return to the Flagstaff area, with a lot more planned for May. The scheduling of more live music gives musicians, venue owners and customers hope for the future. Prescott area venues never totally shut down the music during the pandemic, but solos or duos were playing instead of bands, and there was no dancing on the dance floor, per the safety protocols in place. Sidekicks Lounge in Prescott Valley and Jersey Lilly … [Read more...] about Sound Check
Northern Arizona Suns Moving to Prescott Valley
For basketball fans living in Northern Arizona, catching a professional game used to mean a drive to Phoenix, where the Suns play as members of the NBA. This all changed on a warm spring day in Prescott Valley last month. Appearing with leaders of the local community at an April 12 press conference inside the Prescott Valley Event Center (PVEC), Suns officials announced the relocation of their team’s minor league affiliate from California to Prescott Valley. This move is great news for … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Suns Moving to Prescott Valley
Prescott Valley Planning Healing Field Week Activities
A full week of commemorative activities dedicated to 9/11 victims has been scheduled in Prescott Valley, Sept. 6-11. Thousands of people are expected during the week, according to Heidi Dahms-Foster, communications relations coordinator for the Town of Prescott Valley. She said they would be not only from the region but also from throughout Arizona and adjacent states. “Planning for this town-sponsored event began almost a year ago,” she said, ”after the Town Council received so many … [Read more...] about Prescott Valley Planning Healing Field Week Activities