CELEBRATING BUSINESS & COMMUNITY

RED, WHITE AND BOOM • TUESDAY, JULY 4

Prescott Valley Civic Center - 3:00 PM to 9:30 PM New location this year; new activities. Live music, fireworks, carnival rides, splash inflatables, food trucks, local breweries

Free fun family event www.prescottvalley-az.gov/1334/Parks-Recreation

PRESCOTT VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL BANQUET AND COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE AWARDS • FRIDAY, JULY 14

"Business Success with an Island Flavor"

Findlay Toyota Center - 6 PM Social Hour, 7 PM Dinner, 8 PM Program & Awards

Join us for an evening of "Island Magic." Wear your favorite luau theme attire.

$70 - Reservations can be made on the Chamber website www.pvchamber.org.

Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band

Ringo Star brought his band of “All-Starrs” from throughout the music industry, of which he’s been touring with different lineups since 1989, for a blowout show at Prescott Valley’s Findlay Toyota Center May 30. The former Beatle, who sang classics like “Yellow Submarine” and “With a Little Help from My Friends,” was joined by Colin Hay of Men At Work, Steve Lukather from Toto, Edgar Winter of the Edgar Winter Group and more luminaries as they performed hits from each of these bands and others. Starr was impressed enough by the experience to post a photo of himself with the audience on his Facebook and Twitter feeds.

July 23rd

Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit Course

Compass Training Center

8:00 AM-4:00 PM

Arizona 8-hour concealed weapons permit course includes classroom and shooting facility training, and covers all aspects of safe gun handling and applicable AZ laws. See website for required equipment and course eligibility. The morning session will be classroom instruction. After lunch you will learn to implement the fundamentals and drills learned during the classroom portion. Cost: $115. Visit the Compass Training Center website for additional classes and events scheduled for July.

928.848.9885 www.compasstrainingaz.org

Prescott Valley Community Market

9:00 AM-2:00 PM

Outdoor artisan and maker market features vendors with food and nonfood items such as local meats, fresh eggs and vegetables, baked goods, body care products, handcrafted jewelry, art, and much more. Located at 7210 E. Pav Way in Prescott Valley. Check Facebook page for weekly updates on participating vendors and special events. 928.273.9767 www.facebook.com/PVCMLLC

Whiskey Jam - Open Mic

The Thumb Butte Distillery is located at 400 N. Washington Ave. in Prescott. Whiskey Jam open mic sessions take place on Sundays from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Check website for the July live music schedule.

928.443.8498 www.thumbbuttedistillery.com

BC Cameron Concert

Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center

2:30 PM-4:30 PM

BC Cameron, a talented local singer/ songwriter, crafts a musical mix of country, folk, originals and comedy with fun stories into a unique and captivating show. "Great music, lots of fun, not to be missed!" says John Sommers, former member of John Denver's band and writer of "Thank God I'm A Country Boy." Concert takes place in the Performing Arts Center Crystal Hall. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door.

928.756.2844 www.prescottelkstheatre.org

July 23rd

Farm to Table Dinner

Mortimer Farms

5:30 PM

Reserve tickets early as the Farm to Table Dinners usually sell out! Highlights farm-to-table food and the beautiful farm scenery! Each dinner will be placed in a different location around the farm based on the evening's menu, the crop the event highlights, and what crop is in season. Enjoy a farm-to-table meal grown, prepared, and plated just for you. The meals are prepared by our farm chefs with ingredients grown at Mortimer Farms. An authentic farmto-table experience. Tickets are $100 per person.

928.830.1116 www.mortimerfarmsaz.com

Live Music at the Windsock: Blues Jam with Scott O'Neal Band Blues Jam every Sun. in July from 2:00-6:00 PM hosted by the Scott O'Neal Band. The Windsock Lounge also has STEFnROCK every Tue. at 5:00 PM, Travis Crow & Colton Burris on Wed. at 6:00 PM, the Aragon Ping Band on Thu. at 6:00 PM, and bands on Fri. and Sat. See website for the live music schedule and times.

928.776.7309 www.thewindsocklounge.net

Prescott Library Events This Week

This week's events at the Prescott Public Library: Drop-In Tech Help, Toddler Storytime, Preschool Storytime, Middle Grade Teen Battle of the Books, STEM Kits for Kids: Static Electricity, Baby and Me Storytime, and more! Community groups meet at the library every week. See the events calendar page on the library website for event details.

928.777.1500 www.prescottlibrary.info

July 25th

Explore Prescott's History

Sharlot Hall Museum

10:00 AM-5:00 PM

The Sharlot Hall Museum is located in downtown Prescott at 415 W. Gurley St. The history museum has exhibits, galleries, gardens and historic buildings. Open Tue. to Sat. 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and 12:00 to 4:00 PM on Sundays. See website calendar for the July special events at the museum.

928.445.3122 www.sharlothallmuseum.org

Social Dance to Live Music!

Social Dance Club - Prescott

Tuesdays 4:30 PM-9:30 PM www.facebook.com/ groups/3132317610356663

Grab your dancing shoes and join us on the huge, beautiful wooden floor! We dance non-stop to 5 hours of live music by the Red Baron and Alan Harkrader! Full cash bar, cash cover charge is $10. See you on the dance floor! Location is 1245 White Spar Rd. in Prescott.

Prescott Summer Concert SeriesKing Copper

Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza

6:30 PM

Jazz concert. The Summer Concert Series is taking place at the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza in Downtown Prescott. See website or Facebook page for the music lineup. Free admission. Bring a blanket or chair. 928.443.5220 www.prescottconcertseries.com

Movie Nights & Live Music at the Raven Cafe

7:00 PM-9:00 PM

Movies and Live Music - 7/25 Movie Night, 7/27 Bill Dutcher, 7/30 Zach Dominguez and Cozzy Bohrman. See the events page on the Raven Cafe website to confirm the live music schedule.

928.717.0009 www.ravencafe.com

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July 26th

Visit the Zoo!

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary

Located at 1403 Heritage Park Rd. in Prescott and open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The HPZS is a nonprofit wildlife sanctuary, dedicated to the conservation and protection of native and exotic animals. The zoo offers educational opportunities and special events throughout the year.

928.778.4242 www.heritageparkzoo.org

July 27th

Explore Prescott's Western Heritage

10:00 AM-5:00 PM

The Western Heritage Center is located on Historic Whiskey Row and is open Wednesday through Sunday. Explore the exhibits and learn about Prescott's western history and culture. The WHC also hosts lectures and book signings. See Facebook page for hours and event updates. Free admission!

928.910.2307 www.visitwhc.org

Bronzesmith Foundry Tour

Bronzesmith Fine Art Foundry & Gallery in Prescott Valley offers foundry tours every Thursday at 11:00 AM. Learn about the lost wax process of bronze casting. Fun and informative! The cost is $20 per person and advance reservations are required. Individuals and small groups are welcome.

928.772.2378 www.bronzesmith.com

New Exhibit at the 'Tis Gallery

A new exhibit "Eclectic Works" by Prescott area artists begins on July 27. Drop by the gallery and see the new exhibit during the Prescott 4th Friday Art Walk on July 28 from 5:007:00 PM. See website for details on all of the exhibits. The 'Tis Art Center & Gallery is located at 105 S. Cortez St. in downtown Prescott. Open 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Mon.-Tue.-Thu.-Fri.Sat. and 12:00-5:00 PM on Sun.

928.775.0223 www.tisartgallery.com

July 26th

Movies at the Elks: "Maverick Top Gun" Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center

7:00 PM

Catch a classic movie at the Elks Theatre! Admission is by a cash donation of any amount. The concession has soda, candy, popcorn, beer, and wine and accepts debit, credit or cash.

928.777.1370 www.prescottelkstheatre.org/movies

July 28th

Pop Up Program: By the Book

Sharlot Hall Museum

10:00 AM

We’re trying every trick in the book to have you join us at Sharlot Hall Museum this month as we construct and bind a book of your very own! Pop-up programs are monthly mini-programs, held in one of our exhibits. Engage with Arizona history in an interactive, hands-on way through crafts, game and activities! Pop-up programs are included with admission and open to all ages, no reservations required.

928.445.3122 www.sharlothallmuseum.org

4th Friday Art Walk

Downtown Prescott

5:00 PM www.artthe4th.com

Visit the Art Walk website for this month's participating galleries and venues along with special events. The 4th Friday Art Walk began in 2004 and is the night to get out and experience Prescott's visual arts scene! Art Walk gallery guides can be picked up at any of the participating venues or at the Prescott Chamber of Commerce.

July 28th

Live Music at Founding Fathers

Collective - Jazz Kats

Evening live music 6:00-9:00 PMFri. 7/28 Jazz Kats, Sat. 7/29 Michael Somma Band. Brunch Sat./Sun. 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM featuring food trucks, mimosa and bloody mary bar and live music. Sunday Texas Hold'em poker 4:00-8:00 PM. Trivia night every Tue. from 6:00-9:00 PM. Wed. Family Game Night 6:00-10:00 PM. Bring a board game or join a game with others! Check website to confirm bands. Located at 218 N. Granite St. in Prescott.

928.541.1556 www.foundingfatherscollective.com

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Are things looking up for the Quad Cities housing market?

Prescott, AZ – June 6th, 2023 –Total sales and new listings both declined again last month, but the data showed some promising signs according to the housing report released today by the Prescott Area Association of REALTORS® (PAAR).

Total home sales fell last month to 346, a 13.9% drop from the previous month. However, the median sold price showed no change last month across the area and the year-to-date (January through May) median sold price for the entirety of the Quad Cities also showed no change at 0.0%, a promising sign that market stabilization may be on the horizon.

Months of inventory continued to rise across all four regions last month, increasing from only 1.9 months in April 2023 to 3.1 months in May, a 62.3% jump. "Affordability challenges certainly remain and continue to hold back contract signings,” said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun, “but a sizeable increase in housing inventory will be critical to get more Americans moving."

With that in mind, the increase in active inventory in May 2023 rose across all areas in the Quad Cities by 42.1% overall for a total of 1,077 active listings on the market. Prescott led the pack with 46.2%, followed by Chino Valley (27.6%) and Dewey-Humboldt (22.8%). Prescott Valley, though posting the lowest numbers of all the regions last month, still added double digit gains in inventory at 19.9%.

“Now is the time when the local insight and market expertise of your REALTOR® will be indispensable,” said M. Faye Humphrey, 2023 PAAR President. “Knowing how to interpret these market fluctuations is something we prepare for and are ready to communicate to every client we serve,” Humphrey added.

Editor’s Note: All data is compiled from the Multiple Listing Service of the Prescott Area Association of REALTORS®and includes single-family, manufactured, mobile, modular, condos, and townhouse residential activity in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, and Dewey-Humboldt.

July 28th

Murder Mystery Dinner: "A Look to Die For"

Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center

6:00 PM

Presented by the Preskitt Mystery Company. Two performances on Fri. 7/28 and Sat. 7/29 at 6:00 PM. Meet colorful characters, gather clues and help solve a murdermystery while attending a product launch party for Montgomery Development, Inc.'s new makeup line! Watch for clues while you hear from company execs, get to know the guests and suspects while you enjoy delicious food provided by The Raven Café and Cupcakes by Leanne!

928.756.2844 www.prescottelkstheatre.org

July 28th

Friday Night Barn Dance

Mortimer Farms

6:00 PM-10:00 PM

Enjoy a live band, dancing, campfire and a cash bar. Plus enjoy lawn games and the beautiful farm scenery! Add dinner to your admission for only $15 more. Barn Dance events are held every Friday starting at 6:00 PM. Mortimer Farms is located in Dewey.

928.830.1116 www.mortimerfarmsaz.com

Prescott Summer Concert SeriesRoad One South

Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza

6:30 PM

Rock, blues, oldies, and originals performed by Road One South. This concert is a National Night Out event. The Summer Concert Series is taking place at the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza in Downtown Prescott. See website or Facebook page for the music lineup. Free admission. Bring a blanket or chair.

928.443.5220 www.prescottconcertseries.com

Karaoke with Matt & Allie

Cooper's Pub

Located at 4499 AZ-69 in Prescott at the La Quinta Inn & Suites. Karaoke every Friday from 7:00-11:00 PM. Check Matt & Allies Karaoke Facebook page for their weekly karaoke events in Prescott and Prescott Valley.

928.227.8772 www.facebook.com/ CoopersPubAZ

Tennessee River: A Tribute to Alabama

Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center

7:00 PM

Tennessee River is the first and only tribute band that has the vocal chops to do Alabama’s music justice, with their new hybrid of contemporary cross-over music, bringing a fusion of the rural and urban sounds of modern-day country and blues, with the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll. Tennessee River stays true to the essence of Alabama’s music.

928.777.1370 www.prescottelkstheatre.org

July 28th

The Heat Is On - Hot Seats

Bucky's & Yavapai Casinos

Fridays in July, get out of the heat, enjoy exciting indoor fun at Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos. Play Hot Seats, 1:00-5:00 PM at both casinos on Fridays and win up to $500 cash or chips. Prizes escalate weekly from $100 to $500. Let’s Play, Preskitt! (July

7, 14, 21, 28)

928.776.5696 www.buckyscasino.com

Live Music at the Whiskey River Tavern

Located at 214 S. Montezuma St. in downtown Prescott. Live Music - Fri.

7/28 90 Proof 8:00-11:00 PM, Sat.

7/29 Palomino 1:00-5:00 PM and Well Dressed Wolves 8:00-11:00 PM, Sun. 7/30 Justin and Autumn Hitson 2:00-6:00 PM. See website for live music and line dancing schedule. 928.237.5817 www.whiskeyrivertavern.com

Walking Tours of

Historic Downtown Prescott

The Prescott Chamber of Commerce offers 90-minute walking tours of historic downtown Prescott. Stroll through history and learn about Prescott's storied past. Tours are offered most Friday and Saturday mornings. Call the Prescott Chamber office at 928.445.2000 to confirm. Special tours are available upon request for groups of 5 of more at a cost of $5.00 per person.

928.445.2000 www.prescott.org

July 29th

Prescott Farmers Market

YRMC Miller Valley Parking Lot

7:30 AM-12:00 PM

The market hosts local farmers, ranchers, food vendors and craft vendors each week. Find fresh specialty produce, meat, eggs, bread, baked goods, delicious ready-to-eat foods and more. Accepts cash, credit, debit and double EBT/SNAP benefits! Pets are not allowed at the market but service animals are always welcome.

928.713.1227 www.prescottfarmersmarket.org

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