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Third Friday Chamber Music Series at Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin Street, Prescott, takes place Sept. 19, 4 p.m. The concert is free. For more information, call 928-777-1509.
Clarkdale's Concerts in the Park are performed in the Gazebo at Clarkdale Park, Main and Ninth Sts. Dates for upcoming concerts are:
· Sept. 6, 6-8 p.m., Sentimental Journey, big band
· Sept. 20, 6-8 p.m., Junction 87, country western
Admission is free. For more information, call 928-639-2400.
Arts Prescott Cooperative Gallery, 134 S. Montezuma, Prescott, exhibits Judith Skinner's polymer clay and Lee Iredell's paintings through Sept. 14. Sisterhood of Spinning Tales: "Hand Spun" will be displayed Sept. 15-Oct. 14 with a reception on Sept. 26, 6-8 p.m. Gallery hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m., daily. For more information, call 928-776-7717.
Old-time fiddlers' jam session, with fiddle, bluegrass and early country western music, will take place Sept. 21, 1-4 p.m. at Orchard RV Park, 11250 Highway 69, Dewey. The concert is free. For more information, call 928-636-2272.
Phoenix Symphony will perform Sept. 7, 3 p.m. at Yavapai College Performance Hall, 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. The concert will feature works by Richard Wagner including "Overture to Tannhauser" and "Rhine Journey" of Gotterdammerung. For more information, call 928-776-4255.
Granite Peak Folk Sessions opens its fourth season with Buddy Mondlock, Chicago songwriter and performer, and singer Vyktoria Pratt Keating Sept. 26, 7 p.m. at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Hall, 882 Sunset Dr., Prescott. Admission is $15. For more information, call 928-778-1213.
Folk Sessions at the Highlands Center presents Music Under the Stars, a concert series which takes place at the Highlands Center for Natural History, 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott. On Sept. 6 the musicians will be Gail Steiger and Sue Harris. Admission is $10. For more information, call 928-776-9550.
The Arizona Revue takes the stage of the Elks Opera House, 113 E. Gurley St., Prescott, Saturdays and August 29-30, Sept. 6, 7 p.m. with a preshow performance at 6:30 p.m. and August 31, 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $20/adults and $10/children age 12 and under. For more information, call 928-830-7784.
Second Sunday Jazz Program at Arcosanti, 2 miles northeast of Cordes Junction, I-17 exit 262, takes place Sept. 14 with dinner 12-2:45 p.m. and a concert 3-6 p.m. Cost is $35 for the show and dinner and $20 ($10 for students and children) for the concert only. Reservations are suggested. For more information or reservations, contact the Prescott Jazz Society, 928-237-7908.
Mountain Artists Guild, 228 N. Alarcon St., Prescott, exhibits "Splash of Color," new works by local and nationally acclaimed artists, through Oct. 4. A duel exhibit, with the works of painter Sheila Savannah and wood burn sculptor Robert Sandeen, and runs through Sept. 18. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.-3 p.m. daily. Call 928-776-4009 for more information.
Arcosanti hosts Different Skies with electronic and space music Sept. 20, and the Human Nature Dance Theater Sept. 27 at its location 2 miles northeast of Cordes Junction, exit 262 off I-17. A free tour of Arcosanti is available at 5 p.m.; dinner is served at 6 p.m.; the concerts are at 7:30 p.m. Cost of just the concert is $20 per person; cost of dinner and the concert is $40 per person. Reservations are required. For more information, call 928-632-7135.
Yavapai College Art Gallery, 1100 East Sheldon St., inside the Performance Hall, Prescott, displays "Perceiving the Planet," through Sept. 19. On Sept. 23 "Life and the Machine" will open with works from Mary Farmer, Mark Pomilio and Donovan Widmer. The opening reception is Sept. 26, 5-7 p.m. Hours are Tuesday and Wednesday 10 a.m.-7p.m., and Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 10 am.-3 p.m. For more information, call 928-776-2031.
Arboretum Summer Concert Series features folk, country and bluegrass-inspired singer/songwriters this season with Terri Hendrix performing Sept. 6, 5:30-7 p.m. at The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd., Flagstaff. Bring a picnic dinner and blanket or concert chairs. Individual concerts are $10/members and $12/non-members. To order tickets in advance, or for more information, contact Stephen England at 928-774-1442.
Yavapai College Community Events presents the following programs at Yavapai College Performance Hall, 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott:
· Sept. 28, 7 p.m., Capitol Steps, political comedy troupe, $26-$30.
· Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m., The Temptations, $32-$36.
· Oct. 5, 7 p.m., Kiev Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, $25-$30.
· Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m., Bill Medley & Jay Johnson, $56-$60.
· Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m., Jungua: Descendents of the Dragon, kung fu, acrobatics, music and dance, $28-$32.
For information and tickets, call 928-776-2000 or 1-877-928-4253. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.tickets.com.
Phippen Art Museum, 4701 Highway 89 North, Prescott, exhibits "Wild Horses: Equine Art At Home on the Range" through Nov. 2. Museum hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Docents lead tours free, with the price of admission, on the first Saturday on every month at 2 p.m. Admission is $4-$5. For more information, call 928-778-1385.
Sedona Jazz on the Rocks Festival takes place in several venues in Sedona Sept. 23-26 with both free and ticketed events. The ticketed events include a jazz documentary film at the Harkins Theater, Sept. 23, 7 p.m.; jazz dinner shows, jam sessions and dancing; an all-day jazz fest takes place at the Radisson Poco Diablo, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Some of the free events are "Sedona Celebrates Sedona," eight local jazz bands play Sept. 24, 12-6 p.m. at Tlaquepaque's Patio Del Norte; Sept. 25, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Kenny Werner, author of "Effortless Mastery," offers a free clinic at Sedona Creative Life Center, 330 Schnebly Hill Rd.; Sept. 26 and 26 an art walk with jazz will run 4-8 p.m. at Tlaquepaque. A wide variety of ticket options are available for the ticketed events. Visit www.sedonajazz.com or call 928-282-1985 for details.
Prescott Fines Arts Association and Prescott Public Library offer play readings Sept. 21 and Oct. 5, 2-5:30 p.m. at the library, 215 E. Goodwin Street, Prescott. In September readings will be excerpts from Shakespeare and on Oct. 5 "Fred & Mary: An Unconventional Romance" will be read. The event is free. For more information, call 928-777-1509.
Blue Rose Theater at Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St., Prescott, presents "The Called Him Buckey," the story of William O'Neill, Prescott's hero, Sheriff, Mayor and Rough Rider, Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 6, 2 and 7:30 p.m.; Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m.; Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 13, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the Museum gift shop for $5. For more information, call 928-445-3122.
Future Studios, 30 Hozoni Dr., Sedona, presents these upcoming events:
· Sept. 12-13, 7:30 p.m. Indie film, "Spiritual Warriors," based on book of same title by John-Rogers, actor Jsu Garcia will attend, $5.
· Sept. 17, 8 p.m., Spring Creek Bluegrass Band, adults: $16/advance, $19/day of.
· Sept. 20, 8 p.m., Prasanna, Indian Carnatic music, adults: $15/advance, $18/day of.
· Sept. 27, 8 p.m., Dya Singh's World Music Group, Sikh devotional music, adults: $16/advance, $19/day of.
· Oct. 3, 8 p.m., Chirgilchin, Tuvan Throat Singers, adults: $17/advance, $20/day of.
· Oct. 10, 8 p.m., Paddy Keenan of The Bothy Band with John Walsh, uillean piper, adults: $16/advance, $19/day of.
For more information, call 928-282-9139.
Krol Gallery, 1945 Commerce Center Circle, Prescott, exhibits "Batman Mania," storyboard contributions for Warner Bros. Studios by Bret Blevins, through Sept. 30. The gallery hours are Wednesday- Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, call 928-443-0408.
Organist Kimberly Marshall and cellist Tom Landschoot will perform Sept. 21, 2:30 p.m. at American Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1085 Scott Dr., Prescott. Cost is $12/adults and $5/students. For more information, call 928-445-4348.
The Museum of Northern Arizona displays Merrill Mahaffey's "Interior Landscapes of the West, a Fifty-Year Retrospective," through Nov. 9. The museum is located at 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff. Hours are 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Admission is $4-$7. For more information, call 928-774-5213.
Pine Mountain Amphitheater, Fort Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff hosts these upcoming shows:
· Sept. 12-14, "Pickin' in the Pines," music, workshops, contra dancing, 928-525-1695.
· Sept. 27, 3:30 p.m., Michael Franti & Spearhead, W/Casper & The 602 Band, $29.
For tickets and more information, call 928-774-5535 or 1-866-558-4253.
Prescott Fine Arts Association Theatre presents "Last of the Red Hot Lovers," a Neil Simon comedy, Sept. 18-27 at the PFAA Theatre, 208 N. Marina St., Prescott. Thursday-Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees take place at 2 p.m. For tickets or more information, call 928-445-3286 or e-mail tickets@pfaa.net.
Verde Valley Theatre will open its season with "I Ought to Be in Pictures," by Neil Simon on Sept. 26 at Clark Memorial Clubhouse, 19 N. Ninth Street, Clarkdale. The play runs through Oct. 12. Thursday-Saturday performances are at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8-$12; opening night gala is $17; musical productions are an additional $2. For more information or to reserve seats, call 928-649-0626.
Elks Opera House Theater, 113 E. Gurley St., Prescott, produces "Doubt, A Parable," a drama involving an old nun, a young priest, a battle of wills, a search for truth. Performances take place Sept. 26-27, Oct. 3-4 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 27, Oct. 5, 3 p.m. Tickets are $13-$16 and may be purchased at the Box Office, by calling 928-777-1366 or online at www.elksoperahouse.com. Call the Hassayampa Inn, 928-778-9434, for a lunch or dinner/show.
Chino Valley Senior Center, 1021 W. Butterfield Rd., offers live music with lunch 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Wednesdays. Musicians include the Prescott Playboys and Jim and I. For information about these and other activities, call 928-636-9114.
Theatrikos, at the Doris Harper White Playhouse, 11 W. Cherry, Flagstaff, performs "Little Shop of Horrors" Fridays-Sundays, Oct. 3-26. Friday-Saturday shows begin at 8 p.m.; Sunday shows are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15-$17; opening night, which includes a reception with food and beverages, is $21. For tickets and more information, call 928-774-1662.
Prescott Fine Arts Association Gallery, Prescott Fine Arts Association Gallery, 208 N. Marina St., Prescott, opens "Go Figure," an exhibit of numbers, puzzles, sculpture, 2D, 3D, abstract or realistic drawings and paintings, on Sept. 5. Hours are Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Sunday, 12-4 p.m. There is no charge. For more information, call 928-445-3286.
Arizona Broadway Theatre, dinner theatre located at 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria, offers theatre Tuesday-Sunday. The current show, "Nunsense," a musical comedy, will run through Sept. 21. Dining begins at 5:30 p.m. each evening with Saturday and Sunday matinees at noon. Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. with matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets are $46-$56 and include dinner and the show. For tickets and information, call 623-776-8400.
Grand Canyon Music Festival presents its 25th season Sept. 5-21 with weekend and mid-week concerts at the Shrine of the Ages, South Rim, Grand Canyon National Park. A showing of works by Ed Mell will be on display for the run of the festival.
· Sept. 5, 6, 7:30 p.m., "Ethel," string band combining rock, blues, classical, jazz and other genres.
· Sept. 12, 13, 7:30 p.m., pianist Joel Fan and Enso String Quartet.
· Sept. 14, day long fair with concert at 4 p.m. at Grand Canyon Unified School inside the park.
· Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m., The Bonfiglio Group and "Back Porch," drawing on jazz, rock, blues, folk and classical music.
· Sept. 19, 20, 7:30 p.m., "American Masterpieces," soprano Amy Burton, violinist Maria Bachmann, pianists Kamal Khan and Jon Klibonoff.
· Sept. 21, 3 p.m., The Bonfiglio Group at Canyon Plaza Quality Inn and Suites, Tusayan, just outside the park, free.
For more information, call 928-638-9215 or 800-997-8285. For tickets, which are limited, visit www.grandcanyonmusicfest.org.
Smoki Museum, 147 N. Arizona St., Prescott, displays "From The Earth," Native artists' visions that show deep connections with the plants of the Earth. The show will continue through Oct. 26. The exhibit "And Then They Danced: Cross-Cultural Reflections on the Smoki People" is open year round. Hours are Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. Admission is $4-$5. For more information, call 928-445-1230.
Lunchtime music will be provided Sept. 24, 12-2 p.m. in Café Libre at Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St. Arizona Central Highlands Recorder Society will entertain. The concert is free. For more information, call 928-777-1509.
Prescott Fine Arts Association, 208 North Marina St., Prescott, presents Lynn Drye performing folk songs, classical and contemporary for glass music Sept. 13, 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at 928-445-3286, tickets@pfaa.net, or at the door.
Benefits
People Who Care annual fundraising event, "An Elegant Affair...in the City By the Bay," will be held Sept. 27, 5:30 p.m. at Prescott Resort, Hwy. 69, Prescott. The evening of dinner, dancing to the music of Sentimental Journey and silent and live auctions costs $75 a person. For more information, call 928-445-2480.
Taste of Prescott, benefit for Yavapai Food Bank, provides an opportunity to sample food from dozens of area restaurants Sept. 27, 12-5 p.m. at Prescott Frontier Village, Hwy. 69, Prescott. Admission is free; samples are $1 each. For more information, call 928-771-6756.
Crown King Fire Department Dinner Dance & Auction, an annual fundraiser, takes place Sept. 12 at the Crown King Fire Department, 7235 E. Main St. Crown King. Kids' auction will be held at 3 p.m., followed by the main auction. Dinner is at 6 p.m. with dance and raffle after. Cost is $12. For more information, call 928-632-7163.
Fabulous Females Benefit, an annual concert and silent auction showcasing artists and performers in the community who support women, will take place Sept. 6, 7 p.m. on Prescott's Courthouse Plaza. The auction will close at 9:30 p.m. and the concert will end at 10 p.m. The free event provides live entertainment for the entire family and benefits Women's Empowerment Breakthrough Scholarship Fund. For more information, call 928-350-1007 or e-mail womensempowerment@prescott.ed.
Empty Bowls, annual benefit for local food banks, takes place Sept. 14, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Courthouse Plaza, downtown Prescott. Ceramic bowls made by local potters will be filled with soup prepared by local chefs and restaurants. For more information, call 928-771-9559.
Third Annual Tailgatin' Bash, a sports-themed fundraising event for West Yavapai Guidance Clinic, takes place Sept. 6, 6-9 p.m. The adults-only event features dinner, silent auction, games and raffle prizes. Pre-purchase tickets to learn the location. For more information, call 928-445-5211 ext. 3403 or 3270.
Yavapai Friends of NRA Banquet will be held Sept. 20, 4:30 p.m. at Prescott Resort, 1500 E. Hwy. 69, Prescott. Cost is $50. For more information, call 928-636-4565.
Annual March of Dimes, with the mission of improving the health of babies, takes place Sept. 13. Registration is 7:30 a.m., and the official start is 8 a.m. at Prescott's Courthouse Plaza. For more information, call 602-287-9938.
Jerry Doss Memorial Skull Valley Loop Challenge, a fundraiser for Heritage Park Zoo, takes place Sept. 21, 6:30 a.m.-3 p.m. beginning at Prescott's Courthouse Plaza. The event features a 54-mile loop and the century ride. For more information, call 928-713-9811.
Support Sister City's charitable efforts at "A Night at the Auction" Sept. 19, 5:30 p.m. at the Old Club House, Antelope Hills Golf Course, Clubhouse Dr., Prescott. Cost is $20. For more information, call 928-445-5168.
Skull Valley Historical Society holds its annual Pie and Ice Cream Social, Art and Quilt Show Sept 27, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Skull Valley Depot and Section House Museums, 127 Old Road South, 500 feet west of Iron Springs Rd., Skull Valley. The event includes a quilt raffle, the Arizona Roughriders, the "Extra Touch" bluegrass musicians and a variety of crafts and booths. Funds from the pie social help maintain the Skull Valley historical buildings. For more information, call 928-442-3482.
Classes and Workshops
The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd., Flagstaff offers these Fall Harvest classes:
· Oct. 11, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Preserving Your Bounty, $30/members, $35/non-members.
· Oct. 11, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Preparing a Regional Feast, $30/members, $35/non-members.
· Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Beer Brewing Basics, $30/members, $35/non-members.
· Oct. 25, 1:30-4:30 p.m., Winemaking Basics, $30/members, $35/non-members.
Classes are limited to 12 people. For more information or to enroll, call Rachel Edelstein, 928-774-1442, ext. 110.
Watercolor classes with Sheila Savannah for beginner and intermediate students will be taught Wednesdays, 1-4 p.m., Sept. 17-Nov. 12 at the Adult Center of Prescott, 1280 E. Rosser St. The cost is $175/members and $215/non-members. The class is limited to 11 participants. For more information call Sheila at 928-443-7733.
Oil Painting classes with Sheila Savannah for beginner and intermediate students will be taught Mondays, 1-4 p.m., Sept. 15-Nov. 10 at the Adult Center of Prescott, 1280 E. Rosser St. The cost is $175/members and $215/non-members. The class is limited to 11 participants. For more information, call Sheila at 928-443-7733.
Highlands Center for Natural History, 1375 S. Walker Road, Prescott, offers "The Surprise of Grasses," a class exploring the complexity of grass, Sept. 20, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. The cost is $25/members and $30/members. For more information, call 928-776-9550.
Mondays at the Museum, an opportunity to watch a demonstration or learn a craft that is not often practiced any more, takes place on Mondays, 11 a.m. at the Sedona Heritage Museum, 735 Jordan Road, Uptown Sedona. For details and information about hands-on demonstration materials and fees, if any, call 928-282-7038.
Mad Women Poets will conduct a poetry workshop Oct. 2, 7 p.m. at Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St. Use writing and visioning exercises and activities to open up your genius for poetry. Play, write, create, then share your work in an open microphone session. For more information, call 928-777-1509.
AARP Safe Driver Program could save you money on your car insurance. For more information, and to sign up for a class, call 928-778-6520.
Wednesday Night Line Dancing With JT is held every Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. at the Adult Center of Prescott, 1280 E. Rosser St. The fun is for everyone - beginner to intermediate/advanced with instruction and practice. Cost is $5/members and $10/non-members. For more information, call 928-778-3000.
Beginning bridge class will be taught Tuesdays, Sept. 16-Nov. 4, 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Adult Center of Prescott, 1280 E. Rosser St. Cost of the class is $32/members and $72/non-members. For more information, call 928-778-3000.
Mountain Artists Guild, 228 N. Alarcon, Prescott, offers Open Studio, a drop-in art class with a clothed model, every Friday, 9 a.m.-noon, and a drawing skills class taught by Robert Duncan the first Saturday of every month 9 a.m.-12 p.m., in addition to its continuing variety of art workshops. For more information about these opportunities for art education, call 928-445-2510.
Chino Valley Senior Center offers a craft class Tuesdays, 1 p.m. and a painting class Thursdays, 1-3 p.m. at its location at 1021 W. Butterfield Rd. For more information about these activities and others at the Senior Center, call 928-636-9114.
Duplicate Bridge for Advanced Players class will be taught by Norma Browning Tuesdays, Sept. 9-Oct. 14, 10 a.m.-noon at the Adult Center of Prescott, 1280 E. Rosser St., Prescott. The cost is $32/members and $72/non-members. No textbook is required, although convention books are available. For more information, call 928-778-3000.
Clubs and Organizations
Prescott Computer Society will meet at the Unity Church, 145 S. Arizona Ave., for the annual luncheon, Sept. 20, 1 p.m. Newcomers and prospective new members are welcome. For more information, call 928-776-9198 or visit www.pcs4me.com.
Professional Writers of Prescott will meet Sept. 24, 7 p.m. in the Founders Suite on the lower level of the Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin Street. Writer/editor Catherine Rourke's topic will be "Writing for Social Change." Guests are welcome. For information, call Leslie Hoy at 928-445-4218 or visit www.prescottwriters.com.
High Desert Artists, Inc., a Chino Valley non-profit organization promoting all the visual arts, meets the second Saturday of each month, 1 p.m. at Chino Valley Senior Center, 1021 W. Butterfield Rd., Chino Valley. Anyone interested in any of the visual arts and fine crafts is welcome to attend. For more details, call 928-583-0728.
Monday Club - G.F.W.C., the oldest service group in the area, invites all women in the Prescott Tri-City area to join the organization. The organization meets the third Monday of the month, September through June at the clubhouse, 1306 Stetson, Prescott. For more information and reservations, call Vickie, 928-759-9275, or leave a message at 928-778-4552.
Lt. Colonel Richard H. Campbell (USAF Ret.) opens the American Aviation Historical Society season of free, public events on Sept. 10, 7 p.m. with his Silverplate bombers program titled "The Called Us Silverplate" about the special version of the Boeing B-29 superfortress adapted to carry atomic bombs. The public is welcome at all meetings which take place at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University DLC Auditorium on the second Wednesday, Sept.-April. Contact Professor Nick Manderfield at 928-777-6985 for details.
High Desert Bead Society of Northern Arizona, organized to educate the public and study and promote interest in beadwork and the history of beading, meets 1-3 p.m., the third Saturday of each month. The meetings feature guest speakers, demonstrations and raffles. They take place at the Frank Pehlman Training Center, Yavapai Jeep Posse Building, 1118-1139 Commerce Dr., Prescott. For more information, call 928-899-3574.
Citizens Water Advocacy Group will meet Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-noon at Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset, Prescott. Shaun McKinnon, reporter for the Arizona Republic will speak on "Sustainable Water in the Desert: Can We Do It?" Guests are welcome. For details, call 928-445-4218 or visit www.cwagaz.org.
NARFE, National Active and Retired Federal Employees, Chapter 0321, meets on the fourth Thursday of the month, 11:30 a.m. for lunch at Pete's Family Restaurant, 1355 Iron Springs Rd., Prescott. Guests are welcome. For more information, call 928-541-0412.
Prescott Valley Art Guild, a non-profit organization promoting all the visual arts, has meetings the second Tuesday of each month, 9:30 a.m. at the Prescott Valley United Church, Sommer and Zircon, Prescott Valley. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call David E. Jones, President, 928-541-9268.
Mountain Spinners and Weavers Guild holds its meetings the third Saturday of each month at American Lutheran Church, 1085 Scott Dr., Prescott. The next meeting will be Sept. 20 with a business meeting at 9 a.m. and a program at 10 a.m. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, call 928-899-3574.
Highway 69 Republicans meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month. Sign-in and social half-hour is at 5:30 p.m. with a 6 p.m. buffet dinner. A $3 room fee is requested of attendees who do not have dinner. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Please RSVP to febs113@cableone.net or 928-899-1907 by the Friday before the meeting. There is always room for a few late RSVPs, but no admission without an RSVP.
Toastmasters Club holds the following meetings in the Prescott area:
· Dine and Refine Toastmasters, Advanced Club - CTMs +, meets on the third Wednesday of the month at various locations in Prescott and Sedona. For more information, call 928-717-0511.
· High Noon Toastmasters of Prescott meets Wednesdays, 12 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 3rd floor, rear entrance, 1028 Willow Creek Road. Call 928-925-2955 for information.
· Prescott Toastmasters Club #104 meets Tuesdays, 6:30 a.m. at the Prescott Unity Church, 145 S. Arizona St. Call 928-899-6124 for information.
· Prescott Valley Toastmasters meets Tuesdays, 12-1:15 p.m. at the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce, 3001 N. Main St., Prescott Valley. For more information, call 928-445-2762.
· Smile High Toastmasters Club #7860 meets Tuesdays, 7 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge, 3rd floor, rear entrance, 1028 Willow Creek Road. For more information, call 928-777-0660.
Dances
Contra Dance, scheduled Sept. 5, will be held at Grace Sparks Activity Center, 824 E. Gurley St., Prescott. There will be a lesson at 7:30 p.m. and dance 8-10:30 p.m. No partner is required. Cost is $5/members and students, $7/non-members. For more information, call Steve Appel, 928-445-3373.
Prescott Ballroom Party with Dave Riley takes place Fridays, 8-10 p.m. at Prescott Community Center, 1280 E. Rosser St. Admission is $5/members or $10/non-members. There will be no dance Sept. 12. A club atmosphere is provided at the back of the auditorium for socializing. Bring a snack to share if you wish. No partner is needed. Call 928-778-3000 for more information.
Cottonwood Contra Dances are held the third Saturday of the month. They are generally open band and open mic. Contact Deb at 928-774-5936 for information.
English and Old Tyme Barn Dancing is held every Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. at Prescott's Mile High Middle School, 300 S. Granite St. Everyone is welcome, beginners to experienced dancers. No partner is needed. Cost is $4/dancer; first night is free. For details, call Archie, 928-443-8906.
Health and Fitness
Northern Arizona Vision and Hearing Loss Center will have a representative at the Adult Center of Prescott, 1280 E. Rosser St., every Monday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. to answer questions and give out information relating to vision and hearing loss. For more information, call 928-778-3000.
Blood pressure check is available the second Monday of every month (excluding holidays), 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Community Lounge at the Adult Center of Prescott, 1280 E. Rosser St. The check is free for members and $6.50 for non-members. No appointment is necessary. Call 928-778-3000 for more information.
Yoga with Becky Lind is held Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Sept. 4-23 at the Grace Sparkes Activity Center, 824 E. Gurley St. The cost is $35/month or $5/session. Classes welcome all levels. For details, call Becky at 928-775-2096.
Pilates is held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m. at Chino Valley Senior Center, 1021 W. Butterfield Rd. For more information, call 928-636-9114.
Prescott Gateway Mall, 3250 Gateway Blvd., Prescott, encourages healthy living with its free Walking Club, open to the whole community. It provides a comfortable atmosphere for people to walk inside or out during Mall hours, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Participants receive a membership card for discounts and prizes. Register at the Guest Services Center. For more information, call 928-442-3659.
Jazzercise is offered Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 8-9 a.m. and Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Adult Center of Prescott, 1280 East Rosser St., Prescott. Walk-ins are permissible for $5-$8. Call Stacey, 928-778-9623, for more information and cost.
Fitness room at the Prescott Community Center, 1280 E. Rosser St., is open Mondays, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Tuesdays, 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Wednesdays and Thursdays, 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Fridays, 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sundays 12-5 p.m. The facility is available to members only at a cost of $50/year. Call volunteers Larry and Jenny Cobb at 928-541-9746 to arrange a workout program and/or orientation. For more information, call 928-778-3000.
Lectures and Talks
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Recreation and Outdoors
Living history interpreters will relive Arizona's frontier era with "A Cow in the Kitchen: Milk, Butter and Cheese on the Frontier" Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St., Prescott. Admission is $5 for adults. For more information, call 928-445-3122, ext. 17.
Red Rock State Park, 4050 Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona, is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. in September. The park offers these recreational activities:
· Daily, guided nature walk, 10 a.m., one-and-a-half to two hours.
· Daily, naturalist-led activity, 2 p.m., indoors or outdoors, one hour.
· Wednesdays and Saturdays, guided bird walks, 8 a.m., beginner through advanced.
· Sept. 14, moonlight hike, 5:30 p.m., bring water, insect spray and a flashlight.
· Sept. 14, geology hike, 2 p.m., bring water, wear suitable shoes or boots.
Admission is $6/vehicle. For more information about these programs, call 928-282-6907.
Dead Horse Ranch State Park, 675 Dead Horse Ranch Road
Cottonwood, is holding a Plein Air Artist "Paint Out" Sept. 27. State Parks and Arizona Plein Air Painters are sponsoring live outdoor painting competitions with painting from 8 a.m.-noon. At noon the artists will gather to judge their peers completed work. Artists are welcome to bring their easels, brushes, drop cloth, canvas and capture scenes around the park. This is a series of "paint outs" planned throughout the year at Arizona State Parks. For more information, call 928-634-5283.
Folk Music Festival featuring fiddles and banjos, dulcimers and harmonicas, storytellers, dancers, singers and songwriters takes place Oct. 4-5, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St., Prescott. The event includes workshops, song swaps, sing-alongs, mini-concerts contra dancing and more. A donation is requested upon entry. For more information, call 928-445-3122.
Flagstaff Festival of Science, "Zoom into Science," runs Sept. 26-Oct. 5 with more than 60 activities including archaeological digs, guided hikes, presentations and hands-on exhibits in such venues as Museum of Northern Arizona, Lowell Observatory, NAU Campus Observatory, NAU Ardrey Auditorium and more. All activities are free, although some require reservations. For more information and a detailed schedule, go to www.scifest.org.
Extreme Roughstock Explosion Tour is scheduled at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds, Rodeo Dr., Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m. The rodeo features bareback riding, bronc riding, bull riding and more. Tickets are available from Savoini's, Corral West, Western Warehouse and all Olsen's Grain Outlets. For more information, call 928-713-0839.
The Adult Center, 1280 East Rosser St., Prescott, offers bingo 12 p.m. Sundays, with games beginning at 1:30 p.m. and Thursdays at 5 p.m. with games starting at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 928-778-3000.
Play ACBL-sanctioned bridge Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 12:30-4 p.m. and Thursdays 6-9:30 p.m. at the Adult Center of Prescott, 1280 E. Rosser St., Prescott. No reservations are required; register at least 10 minutes before the session begins. If you need a partner, call the Adult Center staff, 928-778-3000, as early as possible so they may refer you to the appropriate director. Costs are members/$3 and non-members/$4.50 per session.
Yavapai Classic Cruisers will conduct the monthly car cruise Sept. 12, 4-7 p.m. at Lonesome Valley Food & Wine, 6546 E. Second St., Prescott Valley. View classic, street rod, hot rod and like vehicles. For more information, call 928-632-7355.
The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd., Flagstaff, is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m., daily. Programs offered in September include:
· Daily guided tours, 11 a.m., 1 p.m.
· Wild birds of prey demonstrations, daily, 12 and 2 p.m.
· Saturdays, 7:30-9 a.m., bird walks.
· Sept. 27, 9:30 a.m., wildflower walk, sign up on arrival, participants limited to 20.
Programs are free with Arboretum admission which is $3-$6. Call 928-774-1442 for more information.
Celebrate National Public Lands Day by taking a hike for the kick-off of the first Hiking Spree in the Prescott National Forest Sept. 27. Gather at 10 a.m. at Highlands Center for Natural History, 1375 S. Walker Road, Prescott. For more details, call 928-776-9550.
Social bridge is played Wednesdays, 12:30-4 p.m. at the Adult Center of Prescott, 1280 E. Rosser St. All levels of players are welcome. Cost is $1.50/members and $6.50/non-members. For more information, call 928-778-3000.
The Annual Fall Gathering, commemorating the original grand opening of the Phippen Museum, takes place Sept. 13, 5 p.m. at 4701 Highway 89 North, Prescott. The celebration includes a western barbeque dinner, western music, raffles, door prizes and special events. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased by Sept. 5. For tickets call 928-778-1385 or visit www.phippenartmuseum.org.
Fort Whipple Museum, Building 11, Veterans Administration campus, 500 N. Highway 89, Prescott, will have living history interpreters reliving Arizona's military past Sept. 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. This month will feature "Indian Scouts: Native Soldiers." Donations are requested. For more information, call 928-445-3122, ext. 17.
Yavapai County Fair takes place Sept. 18-21 at Yavapai County Fairgrounds, 10401 Hwy. 89A, Prescott Valley. Exhibit hours are 12-10 p.m. on Thursday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday. Entertainers, food concessions and carnival will stay open until 10 p.m. each night. Admission tickets are $4-$6 with half-price tickets ($3) for attendees age 60 and over on Sept. 18-19. Carnival and admission tickets are available in advance for a discount. For more information, call 928-775-8000.
Pooches on Parade, Prescott Valley's fourth annual show-off-your-pet event, will be held Sept. 14, 12-1 p.m. at Prescott Valley Civic Center, 7501 E. Civic Circle. All sorts of contests will be held, from Best Costume to Owner/Dog Look-Alike. Registration is free. For more information, call 928-759-3039.
The Mountain Spinners and Weavers Guild demonstrates spinning 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Monday in the Carriage House at Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 West Gurley Street, Prescott. Questions are encouraged. For more information, call 928-899-3574.
Pickin' in the Pines, three days of concerts, workshops, contra dancing, band contest, children's activities, camping and jamming takes place Sept. 12-14 at the Pine Mountain Amphitheater, Coconino County Fairgrounds, just south of Flagstaff. The lineup features The Del McCoury Band, Nashville Bluegrass Band, Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike with Becky Buller, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Steve Smith and Hard Road, Burnett Family Bluegrass, Spring Creek Bluegrass, The Billy Pilgrims, Sawmill Road and others. A weekend pass is $65-$70 with options for individual days. Children age 16 and under are free with an accompanying adult ticketholder. For more information, call 928-525-1695.
Reunions
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Sales and Expos
Page Springs Vineyards & Cellars Tasting Room, 1500 N. Page Springs Rd., Cornville, has daily wine tastings, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. On Sundays, 1-4 p.m. enjoy the '60s-'70s sounds from Jon Weekly's acoustic guitar. For more information, call 928-639-3004, ext. 105.
Prescott All Corvette Car Show will exhibit cars dating from the '50s to the latest models Sept. 20, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. at Cortez St. and Goodwin St., Prescott. Giveaways and raffles will be held all day. Call 928-445-6761 for more information.
World Arts Festival helps Prescott Valley celebrate its 30th anniversary Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sept. 14, 12-9 p.m. at the Prescott Valley Civic Center, 7501 E. Civic Circle. The event features live music, arts and crafts, eclectic foods, a juried arts show and more. For more information, call 928-772-8857.
First Friday Art Walk in Flagstaff takes place Sept. 5 and Oct. 3, 6-9 p.m. Many participating galleries are located in the Historic Downtown area. A map of all the galleries can be found at www.flagstaffartwalk.com. Meet artists, shop and enjoy fine art, live music and refreshments. The event is free. For more information, call 928-779-2300.
Jerome Art walk, held on the first Saturday of each month, 5-8 p.m. always has something new to see. From the Old Jerome High School filled with studios of working artists to the galleries on every level of the town, there is art, music and refreshments. Free parking is available with a shuttle bus for transportation to the galleries. Upcoming walks take place Sept. 6 and Oct. 4. For more information, call 928-649-2277 or visit www.jeromeartwalk.com.
Grow Native! Fall Plant Sale at Highlands Center for Natural History, 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott, takes place Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-noon. Regional native plants will be for sale in time to plant. Admission is free. For more information, call 928-776-9550.
Fourth Friday Art Walk is scheduled Sept. 26, beginning at 5 p.m., at participating galleries in downtown Prescott. The event provides fine arts and crafts, live music, local eateries and a party atmosphere for participants. Gallery guides and information are available at participating galleries, the Prescott Chamber of Commerce or online at www.artthe4th.com. For additional information, call 928-445-4225.
Yavapai Cattle Growers' Pit BBQ and Calf Sale takes place Sept. 27 at Maughan Ranches, Peeples Valley. Contact 928-639-1263 for details.
Alcantara Vineyards, off 260 between Camp Verde and Cottonwood, offers wine tastings daily, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. for $8. Winery tours are conducted Fridays and Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. and other days by appointment for groups of five or more. For more information or an appointment, call 928-649-8463.
Fiesta Del Tlaquepaque celebrates Mexican Independence Day Sept. 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at its location at the Oak Creek Bridge just south of 89A on Hwy. 179, Sedona. Activities will include mariachis, Flamenco dancers, face painting, arts and crafts, Yo-Yo demonstrations and more. Free shuttle service will run 10 a.m.-5 p.m. between Tlaquepaque and the Uptown municipal parking lot. Admission to the Fiesta is free. For more information, call 928-282-4838.
Krol Gallery, 1945 Commerce Center Circle, Suite C, Prescott, will hold a "Paint In" at the Gallery Sept. 28, 12:30-4 p.m. Bring any object into the Gallery that can be enhanced with art work or beading and select an artist to adorn it while you watch. Items could be clothing, lamps, shades, wooden objects, suitcases, scarves, musical instruments, shoes and anything that can be painted on or will accept bead work. Artists include Clareen Barrett, Maria Boos and Jo Ann. For more information, call 928-443-0408.
State of the Art, "Celebrating Art and All That Jazz," will be held Sept. 26, 5-8 p.m. and Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. at Tlaquepaque, at the Oak Creek Bridge just south of 89A on Hwy. 179, Sedona. Musical highlights include The David Mills Trio, Bob Murnahan Quartet, Steven Sandner/Jeanie Carroll duo, Musette and more. Special event art shows, demonstrations and one-on-one time with artists are also featured. Admission is free. For more information, call 928-282-4838.
Prescott Farmers' Market Prescott Farmers' Market offers local produce, meat, dairy, baked goods, specialty items and flower and plants at three locations:
· Prescott Valley Farmers' Market, Wednesdays, 3-6 p.m., M&I Bank parking lot, off Glassford Hill Rd. and Florentine, through October 11.
· Chino Valley Farmers' Market, Thursdays, 3-6 p.m., Bonfire Grill Restaurant parking lot, 1667 S. Highway 89, through Oct. 9.
· Prescott Farmers' Market, Saturdays, 7:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Yavapai College main parking lot, 1100 E. Sheldon St.
For more information, call 928-713-1227.
Sharlot Hall Museum Yard Sale will be held Sept. 13 at the museum, 415 West Gurley Street, Prescott. Your donations are needed and may be dropped off Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. or Sat.-Sun., 12-4 p.m. Almost any item is appreciated. For more information, call 928-445-3122, est. 30.
Seminars and Discussion Groups
Prescott Astronomy Club's Third Thursday Star Talk will take place Sept. 18, 6:30-8 p.m. at Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St., Prescott. The topic is "Would Organized Religion Survive and Encounter with Extraterrestials?" with Fr. Chris Corbally, SJ of the Vatican Observatory. The event is free. For more information, call 928-777-1500.
Wednesday poetry discussion is led by Dr. Janet Preston in the informal setting of the Bump Conference Room at Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St., Sept. 3 and Oct. 1, 10-11:30 a.m. Copies of poems will be distributed at the gathering. The program is free and open to all. For more information, call 928-777-1509.
Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, 409 Riordan Road, Flagstaff, presents a Brown Bag Lunch Lecture about the Pendley Family History Sept. 9, 12:15 p.m. The program is free, but a fee is required to tour the house. For more information, call 928-779-4395.
As part of the 50th Anniversary Celebration, Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd., Sedona, is hosting the following author talks:
· Sept. 12, 12-1:30 p.m., Karen Ely, author of "Daring to Dream: Reflections on the Year I Found Myself."
· Sept. 19, 6-8 p.m., Pete Sanders, author of "Scientific Vortex Information" and "Access Your Brain's Joy Center."
· Sept. 26, William Kent Krueger, author of "Red Knife."
The programs are free and open to the public. For more information, call 928-282-7714.
Grand Canyon Lecture Series presents "Wisdom of a Navaho Shepherd," a story recorded and translated by pioneer trader Louisa Wade Wetherhill, the grandmother of the speaker, Harvey Leake. The lecture takes place Sept. 21, 1 p.m. at Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St., Prescott. The discussion is free; donations are requested. RSVPs are suggested. For more information, call 928-445-3122.
Flagstaff Festival of Science kicks off with keynote speaker Dr. Richard Preston, investigative journalist and author of "The Hot Zone." He will speak on "Hidden Depths of the Biological World" Sept. 26, 7 p.m. at NAU Ardrey Auditorium. For more information, visit www.scifest.org.
Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St., Prescott, welcomes Dan Campbell of the Nature Conservancy speaking on "Arizona's Perennial Rivers, Streams and Wetlands" Sept. 28, 1 p.m. The talk is free; donations are always welcome. For more information, call 928-445-3122.
Tuesday Morning Book Club at Prescott Public Library, 215 E Goodwin St., discusses "The Commoner" by John Burnham Schwartz Sept. 9, 10 a.m. Join the discussion at this free event. For more information, call 928-777-1529.
Terry Stone, author and artist of "Grave History: A Guidebook to Citizens Cemetery," will give a lecture on Arizona cemeteries, gravestones and cemetery research Sept. 20 at Sharlot Hall Museum's Library & Archives, 115 S. McCormick. The talk is free. For more information, call 928-445-3122.
Arizona Humanities Council Community Book Discussion will talk about "Empire Falls" by Richard Russo Sept. 24, 6 p.m. at Prescott Public Library, 215 E. Goodwin St. Professional facilitator Bob Stewart will lead the discussion. Advance registration is required. The event is free. For more information, call 928-777-1500.
Shaun McKinnon, reporter for the Arizona Republic will speak on "Sustainable Water in the Desert: Can We Do It?" Sept. 13, 10 a.m. at Granite Peak UU Congregation, 882 Sunset Ave. For details, call 928-445-4218.
Prescott Art Docents welcomes everyone interested in art to the Monday Morning Art Presentations 10:30 a.m. at the Prescott Fine Arts Association Theater, 208 N. Marina St. Hospitality precedes the lecture at 10 a.m. in the Art Gallery. Upcoming lectures include:
· Sept. 8, "Arizona's Top Ten Works of Art - Plus A Couple," Jim Ballinger, Phoenix Art Museum Director.
· Sept. 15, "The Framers: The Best Friends Your Art Will Ever Have," Kathleen Roeth/Russell Johnson.
· Sept. 22, "Turned and Carved: Wonders of Wood," Brenda Behrens, YC instructor, local wood artist.
· Sept. 29, "The Private Life of A Masterpiece," Sherry Koopot, Phoenix Art Museum Docent.
· Oct. 6, "Frederic Remington: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly," Michael Greenbaum, Phoenix Art Museum Trustee.
For more information, call 928-776-7784 or visit www.prescottartdocents.com.
Red Rock State Park, 4050 Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona, offers the talk
"American Presidential Elections in Historical Perspective" Oct. 5, 2 p.m., in the theater. Reservations are recommended. Admission is $6/vehicle. For reservations or more information, call 928-282-6907.
The restoration of Fossil Creek will be illustrated in an award-winning documentary film Sept. 7, 1 p.m. at Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St., Prescott. A discussion will follow the film presentation. The program is free, although donations are appreciated. For more information, call 928-445-3122.
Prescott Victorian Society sponsors a talk by Cheryl Hanks about the "Ladies of the Night" Sept. 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Las Fuentes Social Hall, 1039 Scott Dr., Prescott. For more information, call 928-443-0645.
Services and Volunteers
Honor our nation's former prisoners of war and the missing-in-action with Yavapai County students Sept. 19, 10 a.m. at Bob Stump VA Medical Center, 500 Hwy. 89, Prescott. For more information, call 928-776-6013.
New Horizons Independent Living Center Transportation, 8085 E. Manley Dr., Prescott Valley offers low-cost, wheelchair accessible transportation in the Prescott, Prescott Valley, Dewey-Humboldt, Chino Valley and Spring Valley areas of West Yavapai County for rides to appointments, shopping, work, etc. Please call 928-775-8870 for rates and to schedule rides 24 hours in advance.
NACOG's Area Agency on Aging Legal Advocacy for Seniors Program is available by appointment every fourth Tuesday of the month at the Adult Center of Prescott, 1280 East Rosser St. The services offered are in the area of administrative and civil law, not criminal, and include wills, living wills, beneficiary deeds, power of attorney and other civil matters. The assistance is provided to seniors age 60 and older who otherwise cannot obtain council. To schedule an appointment, call 928-778-3000. For questions, call Kelly O'Donnell at 928-213-5246.
A Closed Circuit Television Magnifying System (CCTV), which enlarges material such as books, photos, mail, instructions and medication containers onto a display screen, is available for individuals with vision loss at New Horizons Independent Living Center, 8085 E. Manley Dr., Prescott Valley. Specialists are available to assist in using the equipment. For more information, call Deborah at 928-772-1266.
Prescott Valley needs volunteers in arts and culture. If interested, contact Parks and Recreation at 928-759-3090 for more information.
Fort Verde State Historic Park, Camp Verde, needs Tom Sawyers to paint their surrounding white picket fence Sept. 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Please Aunt Polly and call the volunteer manager, 602-542-4174, to register for the event. The park will provide paint and brushes. For park information, call 928-567-3275.
Low Vision Computer Classes are taught at New Horizons Independent Living Center, 8085 E. Manley Dr., Prescott Valley. The class utilizes Window Eyes software that assists the computer user by using verbal prompts. Each five-week class will be held Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. Free transportation will be provided to class participants living in Prescott Valley. Class size is limited, so please register in advance for the next class session by calling Deborah at 928-772-1266.
United Animal Friends conducts pet adoption events at the following locations and times:
· Dogs and cats, Farmer's Market, Yavapai College parking lot, 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
· Dogs and cats, Petco, 1931 E. Highway 69, Sundays, 12-3 p.m.
For more information, call 928-778-2924 or visit unitedanimalfriends.org.
The Memorial Society of Prescott offers free information for those interested in pre-planning: how to handle simple, dignified and affordable end-of-life issues. The service includes supplying forms and guidance for "Advance Medical care Directives" (Medical Power of Attorney, etc.) as well as economical funeral planning with special savings for members. Society volunteers are available Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., at the Prescott Adult Center, 1280 E. Rosser St. For more information, call 928-778-3000.
American Cancer Society Resource Centers located in Prescott and Prescott Valley need volunteers to help cancer patients with the society's many free services. Call Deborah at 928-442-3153 for the Prescott location or Roberta at 928-717-8272 for Prescott Valley.
Medicare Benefits Counseling is available at the Adult Center of Prescott, 1280 E. Rosser St., Wednesdays, 9-11:30 a.m. Call 928-778-3000 to set up a confidential appointment. Walk-ins are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Veterans History Project, which endeavors to serve, preserve and honor the stories of U.S. veterans and U.S. citizen civilians who were actively involved in supporting war efforts, invites men and women who have stories to share to schedule an interview at The Adult Center of Prescott, 1280 East Rosser St. Each interview will be video recorded; the interviewee will receive a copy, and the original will be presented to the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. The primary focus of the project is on first-hand accounts from these wars: World War I (1914-1920), World War II (1939-1946), Korean War (1950-1955), Vietnam War (1961-1975), Persian Gulf War (1990-1995), Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts (2001-present). If interested in sharing your story, volunteering to conduct interviews, video taping, contributing supplies, helping financially, call 928-778-3000.
Stop unwanted catalogs. The 19 billion catalogs mailed every year consume 3.6 million tons of paper ad 53 million trees. Stop the deluge at your house by registering at www.catalogchoice.org to search and decline. The site is endorsed by the Ecology Center in Berkeley, CA, the National Wildlife Federation and the National Resources Defense Council.
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State Events
Say goodbye to the Buzzards Sept. 27, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. at Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Highway 60, Milepost #223, near Superior, as the turkey vultures fly south to spend the winter in Mexico. Vulture viewing takes place 7-8:30 a.m., and a bird walk will be conducted 8:30-11 a.m. The Arizona Game & Fish Department wildlife rehab volunteers will be present with their birds, reptiles and small mammals 8 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call the event line, 520-689-2811, the office at 520-689-2723 or visit www.arboretum.ag.arizona.edu.
Verde River Days takes place at Dead Horse Ranch State Park, 675 Dead Horse Ranch Rd., Cottonwood, Sept. 27-28, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Activities include canoeing, interpretive walks, climbing wall, fishing (license required), entertainment, food booths, exhibits and more. Re-enactments will be performed on Sunday. For more information, call 928-634-5283.
Show Low Days Mountain Festival, Sept. 13-14, offers arts, crafts and food booths Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Flaunt It Motorcycle show Saturday, 3-5 p.m.; other community events and entertainment. It all happens at Show Low City Park. For more information call 928-537-2326 or visit www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com.
Slide Rock Apple Festival, emphasizing sustainable living, takes place Sept. 20-21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the park, located just north of Sedona in Oak Creek Canyon. The event features "All Things Apple and includes arts and crafts, food entertainment, games and activities for kids, bird walking tour, history walk, dessert auction Apple Fest cookbook and prize giveaways. Admission is free. For more information, call 928-282-3034.
Support Groups
Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Support Group meets on the third Thursday each month at 2 p.m. at New Horizons Independent Living Center, 8085 E. Manley Dr., Prescott Valley. This is a fragrance-free facility. For more information, call 928-772-1266.
The Senior Peer Program of West Yavapai Guidance Clinic encourages residents of the tri-city area who are over age 55 to take advantage of its support groups. Trained senior peer volunteers facilitate these meetings which provide a confidential forum for people to interact with others who may be experiencing life issues such as grief and loss, change in health or marital situation or simply the challenges of aging. The support groups are free, and the schedule is as follows:
Prescott:
· W.O.W. (Women of Wisdom), Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m.
· Senior Men's Group, Tuesdays, 1-2:30 p.m.
· Women in Transition, Saturdays, 1-2:30 p.m.
Prescott Valley:
· Senior Friends Together, Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m.
Please call 928-445-5211 ext. 272 or 271 for more information.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group meets on the first and third Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. at Liberty Tradition School, room 43, N. Lake Valley School Rd., Prescott Valley. For more information, call 928-759-4545.
Acquired Brain Injury Support Group meets on the fourth Thursday each month, 2-3 p.m. at New Horizons Independent Living Center, 8085 E. Manley Dr., Prescott Valley. This is a fragrance-free facility. For more information, call Mary at 928-772-1226.
Bereavement Group meets Mondays, 6-7 p.m., except holidays, at the Adult Center of Prescott, 1280 E. Rosser St. There is no charge. For more information, call Hospice of the Pines Grief Support Group, 928-632-0111.
Tours and Travel
Elderhostel is a not-for-profit organization that provides learning adventures to older adults with nearly 8,000 programs in more than 90 countries. Elderhostel takes care of the details so that you may enjoy the program. Upcoming programs include:
· Oct. 19-25, National Elderhostel Big Band, performing arts opportunity for experienced players, Carmel Valley, CA, dorm living.
· Feb. 8-13, other dates, Welcome to New Orleans: America's City of History, Culture and Celebration.
· March 19-April 4, Spain and Morocco: Shared Histories, Complementary Cultures, extensive walking.
These are just a few of many exciting opportunities. Visit www.elderhostel.com to learn more or call toll-free, 1-800-454-5768, Monday-Friday for registration details or other questions.
Utah Shakespearean Festival's Fall Season takes place Sept. 19-Oct. 25 with three plays: Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar," a melodrama mystery "Gaslight" and a comedy "Moonlight and Magnolias." The plays run Tuesday-Saturday with 2 and 7:30 p.m. performances. The venue is the Randall Theatre, 300 W. Center St., Cedar City, Utah. Tickets range from $24 to $60 and may be purchased by calling 800-PLAYTIX or online at bard.org.
Yavapai College Edventures, educational experiences for adult students looking for something different and exciting, offers the following upcoming trips:
· Oct. 11-13, Canyon de Chelly to Monument Valley.
· Oct. 15-17, Rafting the San Juan River.
· Oct. 20-24, Arches and Canyonlands.
· October 26-31, Lake Powell Afloat.
· Nov. 17-20, Joshua Trees and the Anza-Borrego.
· Nov. 23-25, black Canyon of the Colorado.
For more information, call 928-717-7755.
Daily tours of Arcosanti, a project of the Cosanti Foundation initiated by Paolo Soleri presenting an alternative to urban sprawl, are offered seven days a week, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The general tour lasts approximately one hour and provides a quick but comprehensive introduction to the history and design philosophy of the Arcosanti project. The suggested donation is $8. Arcosanti is located off I-17, exit 262, at Cordes Junction. For more information, call 928-632-6222.
Yavapai College Edventures Day Trips, educational experiences for adult students looking for something different and exciting, offers the following upcoming day trips:
· Oct. 18, Sycamore Canyon Rim Hike.
· Oct. 25 Spirits and the Ancient Ruins.
· Nov. 1, Fossil Creek: A Restored Wild Stream.
· Nov. 11, A Drive to the bottom of the Grand Canyon.
· Nov. 15, Tour the Bagdad Mine.
· Nov. 29, The Overland Trail and the Oatman Family.
· Dec. 1, Birding the Lower Colorado.
For more information, call 928-717-7755.
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