Here's the best of what the quad-cities have to offer.

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February 1

"MEDITATION INSTRUCTION - The Church of Spiritual Living, 3755 Willow Creek, Prescott - 6:00 – 8:00 pm,  1^st Monday of the month. Overcome obstacles to meditation. Novices and accomplished meditators benefit from guided exercises, feedback and expert instruction from Debby Taylor (teacher for 17 yrs) $5.00 fee. Call 928.772.6826 for more information."

February 4 & 5

Access 13's I Believe series. - We're pleased to feature Karen O'Neil on this week's Access 13 program,"I Believe," with Elisabeth Ruffner.  Karen is retired from the Nursing Program and Yavapai College and provides an informative look at her work with the Prescott Audubon Society and other environmental activities in our community.  Please tune in at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 4 or 3:00 p.m. on Monday, February 5, to Channel 13.

Friday 9^th

(P) PRESCHOOL STORYTIME WITH MISS DONELL 10am James Children's Activity Room at Prescott Public Library 215 E. Goodwin - 928-777-1500. Free event includes stories, songs and fingerplays for kids age 3-5 and their caregivers. This week's theme is Courage.

Saturday 10^th

(PV) PARKS & RECREATION PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE 11am-Noon Civic Center Council Chambers 7501 E. Civic Circle – 928-759-3090.

Opportunity for citizens to visit and share comments about recreational programs.

(PV) MARDI GRAS MEETS MASQUERADE 8-11pm Tim’s Toyota Center presented by Prescott Valley Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) – 928-759-3100 – Cost $4 Admission.

A charity ball targeting high school students to benefit local charities, with $1 deducted off admission fee for every person bringing an article of clothing and/or non-perishable food item. Event features free food and drinks, dancing, a DJ and free ice skating. Proceeds will be raised for the following non-profit agencies: Boy & Girls Club of Central AZ, Yavapai Food Bank, and Stepping Stones. This is a Drug/Alcohol-free event.

Sunday 11^th

(Quad-cities) Please turn to Channel 13 on Sunday, February 11 at 5:30 p.m. or Monday, February 12 at 3:00 for a conversation with City Councilman Bob Luzius.  Since his  recent election, Bob has been a distinctive voice about many of our issues in our community. 

(P) 2007 COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY & COLLEGE FAIR 2-4pm Yavapai College Prescott Campus 1100 E. Sheldon – Performance Hall, Bldg 16 – 928-776-2391.

Discover and learn to apply for federal aid, scholarships and other financial assistance programs. Fair exhibitors include Yavapai College, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Northern Arizona University (Flagstaff & Prescott), North Central University, Old Dominion University, Prescott College, University of Arizona and University of Phoenix. Students can enter to win prizes including a laptop computer, iPod, and $2,500 worth of Yavapai College scholarships (between Prescott and Verde Valley campuses).

Monday 12^th

(P) CRAFTS WITH MISS JOYCE 3:30-4:30pm James Children's Activity Room at Prescott Public Library 215 E. Goodwin - 928-777-1500.

Free event is for all ages. Sign up online or at Youth Desk - program is limited to 30 participants.

Tuesday 13^th

(PV) RECREATION SPRING SOFTBALL LEAGUE – MANDATORY REGISTRATION MANAGERS MEETING 6pm Civic Center Community Room 7501 E. Civic Center – 928-775-3165 or 928-759-3090. Cost $150 due at registration ($180 after Feb 16^th deadline). Umpires are needed for this league.

Late registration accepted at Parks & Recreation office on 4^th floor of Civic Center.

(P) CRAFTS WITH MISS JOYCE 3:30-4:30pm James Children's Activity Room at Prescott Public Library 215 E. Goodwin - 928-777-1500.

Free event is for all ages. Sign up online or at Youth Desk - program is limited to 30 participants.

(P) UNVALENTINE'S PARTY 6:30-8pm James Children's Activity Room at Prescott Public Library 215 E. Goodwin - 928-777-1500.

Free event is for age 10-14. If you love to hate the upcoming holiday and you fall in this age group, this party is for you! We'll mourn with Broken Heart cookies and more.

Weds 14^th

(P) TODDLER STORYTIME WITH MR. STEVE 10am  Founders Suite A & B at Prescott Public Library 215 E. Goodwin - 928-777-1500.

Free event includes stories and songs for little ones age 0-3 and their caregivers.

(P) TEEN MOVIE NIGHT 6:30-8:30pm Founders Suite A & B at Prescott Public Library 215 E. Goodwin - 928-777-1500.

Free event for young people between ages 12 and 18 - join us for snacks and a favorite film.

Friday 16^th

(P) THIRD FRIDAY CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES 4pm Founders Suite at Prescott Public Library 215 E. Goodwin - 928-777-1500.

Free concert will feature the Womensong Choir, a clarinet quartet, the Kuhlau Trio (flute, piano & cello) and a piano solo.

Friday/Saturday 16^th & 17^th

(P) THE BUTTERFLY 7pm on 16^th, 2pm and 7pm on 17^th Prescott Fine Arts Theatre 208 N. Marina – 928-445-3286 – Cost $8/person.

A beautiful Middle Eastern children’s story directed by Parker Anderson and written by Bijan Mofid.

(PV) RECREATION VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION (Men, Women, Coed) 6-7pm Civic Center Reception Area 3^rd Floor 7501 E. Civic Center – 928-775-3165 or 928-759-3090. Cost $90 due at registration ($110 after Feb 23^rd deadline). Referees are needed for this league starting March 5, 2007 played at Glassford Hills Middle School.

Late registration accepted at Parks & Recreation office on 4^th floor of Civic Center.

(P) Southwest Writer's Series JOHN DUFRESNE 2pm will host an Informal Dialogue at Yavapai College Rm. 3-205 (above the cafeteria) - 1100 E. Sheldon - 928-776-2391. He's also reading at the Prescott College Crossroads Center - 220 Grove Avenue - 928-350-1007.

This published author's most recent novel, Deep in the Shade of Paradise, was chosen as a Book Sense Top Ten of the Year selection.

Friday 23^rd

Wayne Newton Brings Las Vegas to Yavapai College Performance Hall 

      PRESCOTT, AZ, Jan. 25, 2007 – Wayne Newton brings the excitement of Las Vegas to Prescott for one performance only on Friday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Yavapai College Performance Hall. The show, which includes a live band, is presented by Yavapai College Community Events and sponsored by KPPV 106.7 “The Mix.”

During his 50-plus years in show business, Wayne Newton (aka Mr. Las Vegas) has performed live before more than 30 million people and reached millions more through his recordings and television appearances. His repertoire includes such all-time favorites as “Danke Schoen,” “Red Roses for a Blue Lady,” “Little Green Apples,” “Daddy Don’t You Walk So Fast,” “Dreams of the Everyday Housewife” and “Bill Bailey.” He has recorded and released 158 albums, including the recent box set, “The Wayne Newton Dynasty Collection.” This consummate showman with the distinctive voice is also adept at playing the guitar, banjo, trumpet and violin.

The YC Performance Hall is located on the Prescott campus at 1100 E. Sheldon St. A limited number of Wayne Newton tickets, priced at $63 and $61, are available at the YC Community Events Ticket Office located in the Lobby of the YC Performance Hall, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., or by calling 928-776-2000 or toll-free 1-877-928-4253. Tickets are also available online through http://www.tickets.com/.