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Here's what's going on in the quad cities in May. (M) Centaur Leadership Services & Prescott College are (P)-Prescott; (PV)-Prescott Valley; (CV)-Chino Valley; (D-H)-Dewey-Humboldt; (M)-Mayer; (J)-Jerome; (CJ)-Cordes Junction; (PHX)-Phoenix; (SV)-Skull Valley
May through October: (P)PRESCOTT FARMERS MARKET. Fresh, local produce and agricultural products brought to you by growers and producers. Fruits, vegetables, honey, jams and jellies, flowers, herbs, fresh baked goods, crafts, homemade tamales, BBQ, and much more! The market accepts Foodstamps and Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons. Saturdays, May 12 – Oct. 13 7:30 a.m. to Noon. Yavapai College Parking Lot A (by the Performance Hall) Tues 1st May (P) Kickoff Proclamation - City Hall. Ride to the Prescott City Council chambers to hear Mayor Simmons officially proclaim May as Bike Month in Prescott. Show our city leaders that bicycling is important to you. 3pm. Tues 1st May (P)PCC White Spar Road Ride *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride.4:30/5:30pm. Tues 1st May (P)Kickoff "Bike In" - Coyote Joe’s, 214 S Montezuma St. Participate in our first "Bike In"! Celebrate the start of Bike Month on the patio of Coyote Joe’s, learn about upcoming bike month events, mingle with other riders. Entertainment by Brad Newman, dollar tacos, two dollar Mexican beers, other specials. What's a "Bike In"? Our goal is a crowd of bicyclists so big it overwhelms and impresses! 5:30pm. Wed 2nd May (PCC) PCC Mountain Bike Ride. *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride.5pm Thurs 3rd May (PCC)PCC White Spar Road Ride. *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride.4:30/5:30pm Fri 4th May (P) "Bike In" Coffee & Conversation at Cuppers 226 S Cortez. 7:30am Fri 4th May (P)Come and enjoy a fantastically fun evening of comedy and illusion with comedian Tony Vicich and Illusionist Craig Davis. Tony Vicich is one of the most popular and sought-after entertainers in the country. His unique take on all subjects from marriage to child rearing have delighted audiences. Clean, quick and totally unexpected – that's how many describe this veteran funny man's act. The Davis Circus of Illusion Show is a fantastic evening of magic, illusion and juggling for audiences of all ages. The show features all of Davis' many talents, including his uncanny ability to create the tools of his trade. The evening of Comedy and Illusion takes place Friday, May 4 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at the Elks box office Tuesday through Friday from 10 AM until 1 PM, at the Prescott Chamber of Commerce, or at the door. Sat 5th May (AF)Agua Fria Open Space Alliance (AFOSA) Open Space Convention. Date: May 5, 2007. Location: 13400 Shawnee Lane, Humboldt 1:00 -- 3:00 Open Space Presentations. Sat 5th May (PV) Signature Group to Hosts Balloons. It's been a long time since hot air balloons have visited Prescott Valley, but they are making a comeback. n Saturday, May 5 at 7 p.m. these beautiful, bright orbs will begin inflation around Tim's Event Center. They will participate in a balloon glow, where the balloons remain on the ground and light up the night. The public is welcome to walk up to them, inspect them and meet the pilots. There almost aren't words to describe a glow. Imagine being a Lilliputian and walking around giant luminaria that tower over you. The pilots will synchronize their burns so all are lit up at the same time, creating a spectacular display for color and fire. Please join us for this memorable event. For more information, contact Mary Young at (928) 899-3250 Sat 5th May (CJ)Colly Soleri Music Center at Arcosanti and the Arizona Vivaldi Festival present Carnival In Venice, a musical comedy on love and fidelity based on the music of Antonio Vivaldi and his contemporaries. The performance will be preceded by a tour of Arcosanti at 5pm, and dinner in the Arcosanti Café at 6pm. The cost for the event is $35 for the performance and dinner, or $15 for the performance. The performance is $10 for students and children. Reservations are strongly suggested for the performance and dinner. For more information and reservations, please contact: http://www.arcosanti.org/ (928) 632-6217 Sat 5th May (P)Cuppers is having a Cinco de Mayo Art and Craft Show on the patio. Local artists and craftspeople will be displaying and selling their goods from 9a - 3p on Saturday May 5th. And as always, we have our house psychics, Robert and Sara, that are at Cuppers every Friday and Saturday 1p - 4p. Readings are first come, first served, but reservations can also be made. Located at 226 S. Cortez St. in downtown Prescott. Sat 5th May Jessica Claerhout will present her senior project in Visual Arts Thursday May 3rd through Saturday May 5th at the Prescott College Granite Performing Arts Center, 218 N. Granite St. Her exhibition consists of a series of large-scale oil on canvas paintings that explore factory farms, monoculture crops, and their environmental and social repercussions. The exhibition will begin with a reception May 3 rd from 6 to 10 p.m. , followed by gallery viewing May 4th from 7:30 to 10 p.m. and May 5th from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information please contact Mary Lin, M Ed, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, 928-350-4503, This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . More information is on the web at prescott.edu. Sat 5th May (P)Bike Rodeo and Children's Bike Safety Day - Taylor Hicks Elementary School . Come learn about our Safe Routes to School program with activities led by Prescott Police. 1 - 4pm Saturday/Sunday May 5 & 6 (P)Heartaculture level I with Ellen Solart at Creekside Center 337 N. Rush Street , Prescott . Tuition $95 in advance or $125 at the door. Create a deeply satisfying life by learning how to make all your choices heart aligned. For details, please visit http://www.heartaculture.com/ or call 928-442-9262. 9 am to 1:30 pm on Saturday. 1-5 pm on Sunday. Sun 6th May (PCC)PCC family ride and brown bag picnic - Willow Lake Ramada near boat ramp. Meet at the Ramada; take off from there for a variety of rides on the trails or roads. Bring you own lunch for picnic after the ride. 10am Sun 6th May (P)Celebrate the new Prescott Public Library at the 4th annual Jazz in the Stacks fundraiser from 4 to 7 p.m. Back by popular demand: The Buddy Moeck Swing Band with Charleah Allen. Tickets for this celebration are $25 and are on sale now at the downtown library, the Prescott Gateway Branch Library or by mail. Join us in Prescott 's Living Room and enjoy a great time with your friends and neighbors. Visit us on the Web at http://www.prescottlibrary.info/, or call 928-777-1500 for more information. Sun 6th May (P)The Ryan Huna Smith exhibit runs through August 30 at the Smoki Museum , 147 N. Arizona Ave. , Prescott . Smith has illustrated for the American Indian comic book "Tribal Force" and his colorful, comic- and pop culture-inspired works on display include illustrations and paintings. Call (928) 445-1230 or visit http://www.smokimuseum.org/ for more information. Mon 7th May (PV)The Town of Prescott Valley is hosting a Community Blood Drive on Monday, May 7 from 9:00am to 2:00pm in the Council Chambers - 7501 E. Civic Circle . Mon 7th May PCC) PCC Road Ride in Chino Valley .* *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride. 9/10am Mon 7th May (P)PBAC Meeting - Public Works Conference Room 433 N. Virginia Join the members of the Prescott Bicycle Advisory Committee for their monthly meeting. Discuss issues important to Prescott citizens.11am Mon 7th May (PCC) PCC meeting - Gurley Street Grill – upstairs.. The Prescott Cycling Club is active and growing. Find out who they are and what they are doing at their monthly meeting. 6pm Tues 8th May (PCC) PCC White Spar Road Ride .* *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride.4:30/5:30pm Tues 8th May (P)"Bike-In" at The Raven Cafe - 142 N Cortez St. Join other riders for Prescott's largest beer selection, and a free bike month movie on their big screen.5:30pm Wed 9th May (P) MAD Spanish Group 5:30–7:30 p.m. The MAD Spanish Group meets at The Raven Café, 142 N.Cortez Street . Info: 928/708-0166. Wed 9th May (PCC) PCC Mountain Bike Ride .* *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride.5pm Thurs 10th May (P)Austin's finest Singer Song Writer Michael Shay coming home to play in Prescott with special guests – Thursday, May 10 th 8:15 pm. http://www.michaelshay.com/ Tickets $8.00 in advance $10.00 at the door. Benefit for Mountain Oaks School Saturday, May19th: Love me Twice Fashion Show & Sale Of unique, vintage, and simply nice used clothing. All proceeds benefit MOS 'down payment campaign' toward buying the school's building. events will be at Yoga Shala 322 W. Gurley Street. For information visit our web page at http://www.yogashalaarizona.com/ or call 928-443-8973 Thurs 10th May (PCC)PCC Road Ride in Chino Valley.* *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride.9/10am Thurs 10th May (PCC)PCC White Spar Road Ride.* *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride. 4:30/5:30pm Thurs 10th May (SV)District 1 Town Hall Meeting with Carol Springer at the Skull Valley Community Hall located at 127 Old Skull Valley Road. In addition to Supervisor Springer, Phil Bourdon, Public Works Director; Ken Spedding, Development Services Director; Sheriff Steve Waugh and members of their staffs will give short presentations on pertinent issues with questions and answers to follow at the end of the meeting. Supervisor Springer extends an invitation to all to attend. If you would like more information or would like to see a topic discussed, please forward all inquiries to This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or call 928-771-3206. Thurs 10th May (PV)Rubber Stamping The Town of Prescott Valley Parks and Recreation Department is offering Rubber Stamping Classes. These will take place Thursday, May 10 from 6pm-9pm in Room 222, Saturday, June 16 from 1-4pm in Room 222, Tuesday, July 31 from 1-4pm in Room 331, and Thursday, August 23 from 6-9 pm in Room 331. Cost: $15 – supplies included. Registration and questions may be directed to the Parks and Recreation Office, fourth floor of the Civic Center, 7501 E. Civic Circle. Call Roy Jenkins for information on this class at 759-5518. Thurs 10th May (P) Austin’s finest Singer Song Writer Michael Shay with special guests at Yoga Shala 322 W. Gurley St. Tickets $8 advance, $10 at the door. For information visit www.YogaShalaArizona.com, www.MichaelShay. com, or call 928-443-8973 8:15pm Fri 11th May (P)Afghanistan, The “Other” War—Dr. Neal Mangham, Chief of Party of the Higher Education Project of Afghanistan and former President of Prescott College will give a presentation on the challenges that higher education faces in this war torn country. May 11, 7 PM at the Crossroads Center of Prescott College. Reception Following, Free to Public. For further info call Gail Mangham at 771 2554 Fri 11th May (P) Every Friday and Saturday Metaphysical Read-ings www.readitnews.com with Bob and Sara at Cuppers Coffee House. 1-4pm Fri 11th May (P)"Bike-In" Coffee & Conversation at Prescott Coffee Roasters 318 W Gurley St 7:30am Fri 11th May (PCC)Slow Pokes Peavine Ride. Join the PCC old timers and slow pokes for a sociable ride on the Peavine Trail.* *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride. 9am. Fri 11th May (P)Barb Meeker, a photographer who specializes in landscape portraiture, wildlife and flowers, is Prescott Area Habitat for Humanity’s Gallerie de Habitat artist for May. Her work is on exhibit at Gizie Magee’s Deli, 208 W. Gurley St., until the end of May. A reception to show off Meeker’s photography will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 11, at Gizie Magee’s, whose owners David and Suzie Sanders, provide space for the PAHH Gallerie de Habitat’s featured artists. PAHH receives a portion of proceeds from the works that artists sell at the Gallerie.For more information, call PAHH at 928-445-8003, or log on to its web site, http://www.prescotthfh.org/ Sat 12th May (P)LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS® OF CENTRAL YAVAPAI COUNTY GLOBAL WARMING – ARIZONA SIZE. The panel of speakers will include Matt Ackerman, LEED, AIA, of Catalyst Architecture and Jan Bryan, CFP® AIF™ specializing in socially responsible investing. This meeting will be held at Las Fuentes Resort Village, 1035 Scott Drive in Prescott, from 8:30 to 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 12, 2007. Cost is $7.50 which includes a continental breakfast. Reservations are required by Tuesday, May 8.. RSVP by calling 443-6473 or emailing LWVCYC at hotmail.com. Questions about the program can be directed to Sue Schnetlage at 632-8497. Please plan to attend this informational meeting on the HOT topic! Sat 12th May (P)Volunteer Trail Work Day. Meet at the Brownlow Trail Head off Commerce Dr opposite the roller hockey rink. Bring water, hat, gloves and a lunch. Join city of Prescott Trails Specialist Chris Hosking for multi-use, non-motorized trail building and improvement. Call 237 0539 for more info. 9am Sat 12th May (P)Healthy Kids and Family Safety Day at the YMCA. PAT will distribute free helmets and bike safety info to kids. Come learn about Safe Routes to school program. 11am – 4pm Sat 12th May (P)MBAA Prescott Punisher Finals, Mountain Bike Race. For details see www.localendar.com/public/mbaa All Day Event. Sat 12th May (PV)The Lonesome Valley Quilt Guild will present their 2007 Tea & Quilt Show at Mountain Valley Church of God, 8123 E. Manley Drive (off Robert Road) in Prescott, Valley, AZ from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Donation is $3. Quilts and wearable art will be for sale, opportunity quilts, as well as many quilts on display for your viewing enjoyment. A silent auction of a variety of small quilts will be held, with the bidding closing at 3 p.m. In addition, there will be a bazaar supplied with numerous hand-crafted items of all kinds, made by the LVQG members. Michael Goodluck, the well-known Navajo cedar flutist, will be providing soothing music throughout the day and vendors will be present with their best fabrics and quilt-related items. Free refreshments are yours, compliments of the LVQG members. For more information, call Chris 928/775-6448 or Judy 928/632-5509. Sat 12th May (P)10 AM to Noon – U.S. Geological Survey Scientist Emeritus Ed Wolfe will present a talk entitled "Verde River Basin Partnership--What is it? How was it born? Where is it headed?" when the Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) meets at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 882 Sunset in Prescott (two blocks behind True Value). Guests are welcome. For more information, call 445-4218, email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it or visit www.cwagaz.org. Sat 12th May (P)9 AM – You are invited to join with the Verde Trout Recovery Project, Save the Verde and the Arizona Game & Fish Department for a day of removing invasive, non-native tamarisk (salt cedar) from the upper Verde River "Burnt Ranch" property near Paulden. AZG&F is providing some chainsaws, loppers, etc., but bring your own woodcutting tools, as well. Not all the work is heavy and moral support is great, so don't let an infirmity stop you from attending. Don't forget your gloves and sunscreen; you'll also need to bring your own drinks and food. For directions, visit: http://www.prescottflycasters.com/Gofish.html Sat 12th May (PV)The Town of Prescott Valley Parks and Recreation Department is offering a Hula class at the Bradshaw Mountain High School east campus on Saturday, May 12. This class will incorporate a new and innovative dance that includes music indigenous to Hawaii. Students must sign up independently for each class. Instruction will take place from 10:00am to 2:00pm in the high school's band room. Cost: 40. Instructor: Kehau Chrisman, a native Hawaiian Questions may be directed to the instructor at 928-830-0927. Register at the Parks and Recreation Office on the fourth floor of the Civic Center, 7501 E. Civic Circle. Please call Roy Jenkins regarding signups or additional information at 759-5518.
(PV) The Lonesome Valley Quilt Guild presents the 2007 Tea & Quilt Show, Mountain Valley Church of God, 8123 E. Manley Drive (off Robert Rd). Donation $3. Quilts for sale - on display, silent auction and craft bazaar. Michael Goodluck, Navajo cedar flutist, will play, quilt-related items vendors. Free refreshments. For more information, call Chris 928-775-6448 or Judy 928-632-5509. 10am-4:30pm Sat 12th May (P) Learn to flycast in this one day class offered by Lynx Creek Unlimited. Call 776-7088 to pre-register or call or visit www.flyfishaz.com for details. Sat 12th May (P)The Highlands Center for Natural History will celebrate the opening of the James Learning Center with a Community Day Saturday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located on its campus in the Prescott National Forest, the James Learning Center is an example of how man and nature can integrate with minimal impact on natural resources. Design and construction focused on working with nature to provide heat, cooling and light and unused building materials were recycled rather than going to the landfill. The building relies entirely on solar power for electrical power and is in the process of receiving national certification as a green building. Also on May 12 Ron Wright and his Rocky Road band will present the Worm Drive Musical from 11 to noon and local authors Beth Neely and Mary Young along with many others will sign their works. There will also be musical performances throughout the day. The public is invited to visit the facilities and stroll the trails. HCNH is located at 1375 S. Walker Road. For more information, call 776-9550. Sat 12th May (P)Prescott Farmers Market Starts May 12! Enjoy the season's best agricultural bounty at the Prescott Farmers Market every Saturday morning starting May 12 on the Prescott Campus. The growers- and producers-only market provides an avenue for the purchase of fresh local fruits, vegetables and other products, such as fresh cut flowers and herbs, honey, jams and jellies, fresh bread, baked goods, homemade tamales, barbeque and agricultural crafts. Saturdays, 7:30 am to Noon May 12 – October 13 Yavapai College Prescott Campus 1100 E. Sheldon Parking lot A, in front of Performance Hall For more information about the PFM, visit www.prescottfarmersmarket.org or call 928.713.1227 Saturday 12th May and Sunday 13th May (CV)Mother’s Day Wine Tasting and Art Fair. 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Granite Creek Vineyards, in Chino Valley. Call 636-2003 for more information. Sunday 13th May Happy Mother’s Day! Sun 13th May (P)For Mother’s Day, Lynx Creek unlimited will offer a Ladies-Only Fly Fishing Class. Lunch provided. Use 1/2 class fee toward your new gear! Call John at 776-7088 for details. Sun 13th May (P)”Bike-in” Mothers Day Brunch at SweetTart - 125 N. Cortez Street. All moms that bike in will get a flower, and kids a free treat! Sun 13th May (P) Learn to tie flies in this one day class offered by Lynx Creek Unlimited. Call 776-7088 to pre-register or call or visit www.flyfishaz.com for details. Sun 13th May (P) Learn to flycast in this one day class offered by Lynx Creek Unlimited. Call 776-7088 to pre-register or call or visit www.flyfishaz.com for details. Sun 13th May (P) Spring Instrumental Concert featuring the Symphonic Band & Symphony Orchestra at the YC Performance Hall Cost: $5, children 14 & under free. Tickets available in the Yavapai College Art Gallery, 776-2031. 3pm Mon 14th May (PCC)PCC Road Ride in Chino Valley.* *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride. 9/10am Mon 14th May (P)Bike Maintenance Seminar at Ironclad Bicycles - 710 White Spar Rd. Learn the basics of keeping your bike safe, adjusted, and running on full tires from the experts at Ironclad. http://www.ironcladbicycles.com/ (Space limited RSVP @ 776 1755) 6:30pm Tues 15th May (PCC)PCC White Spar Road Ride.* *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride. 4:30/5:30pm Tues 15th May (P)"Bike In" Antique Bike Show - Sharlot Hall Museum. Do you have a vintage bike that you treasure? Come show it off at the antique bike show. On the patio by the transportation building.6pm Wed 16th May (PCC)PCC Mountain Bike Ride* *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride. 5pm Wed 16th May (PV) To celebrate the addition of outdoor classes to its schedule, Stroller Strides, a fitness program for new moms, is hosting a re-grand opening event featuring a free sample class as well as discounts on memberships and class passes. The re-grand opening class will be held on May 16th starting at 9:00 am at the Prescott Valley Civic Center in the grass area. More info: www.strollerstrides.net/prescott. Wed 16th May (P)10 AM – Verde Watershed Association regular monthly meeting at the Yavapai County Mackin Building, 840 Rodeo Drive in Prescott. Included on the agenda is a presentation by Daniel Timmons (Northern Arizona University) entitled Groundwater Modeling and Multiple Scenario Analysis in the Prescott Active Management Area. Wed 16th May (P)The Open Space Alliance of Central Yavapai County will hold the May meeting at NOON to 1:30 PM on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 119 Grove Avenue, Prescott, Arizona. Lisa Barnes, Associate Director of Prescott Alternative Transportation, will give a preentation on "Complete Steets in Central Yavapai County" as part of this meeting. Please plan to attend. Any questions? Please contact OSA President Tom Pettit at 928-708-0695. Wed 16th May (P)MAD Spanish Group 5:30–7:30 p.m. The MAD Spanish Group meets at The Raven Café, 142 N.Cortez Street. Info: 928/708-0166. Wed 16th May (P) Evening of Jazz Featuring Big Bands I & II at the YC Performance Hall Cost: $5, children 14 & under free. Tickets available in the Yavapai College Art Gallery, 7762031. 7pm Wed 16th May (P) Learn to tie flies in this one day class offered by Lynx Creek Unlimited. Call 776-7088 to pre-register or call or visit www.flyfishaz.com for details. Thurs 17th May (P)ASK THE ANGELS – 4:00 to 6:00 pm – May 17 and June 21; CUPPERS Coffee House 226 S Cortez Prescott - The Green Room; A practical message channeled for all in attendance, followed by the opportunity to ask questions. $5.00 love offering. Call Debby Taylor at 928-772-6826 for more information. Thurs – May 17, 2007 (CV)6:30 PM to 8 PM Community Forum on Chino Valley's Water Resource Future: Watershed Management Efforts and Future Water Resource Plans for the Town of Chino Valley. Guest speakers include Chino Valley Mayor Karen Fann and Chino Valley Water Resource Director Mark Holmes. Location: Chino Valley Community Church, 1969 North Highway 89 at Road 3 North and Highway 89. This is a free event and all interested members of the public are welcome. For more information, call 636-6979. Thurs 17th May (PCC)PCC Road Ride in Chino Valley.* *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride. 9/10am Thurs 17th May (PCC)PCC White Spar Road Ride. * *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride. 4:30/5:30pm Thurs 17th May (P)Meaghan Owens...Nashville based songwriter in her first Raven appearance. Showing at The Raven Café 8pm www.ravencafe.com www.myspace.com/ravencafe Thursdays, May 17, 24 and 31 (PV)The Town of Prescott Valley Parks & Recreation Department is offering a "Big Kids" Pottery class. Adults can experience the enjoyment of getting their hands in the clay! This pottery class will include all the basics for a price of $45. Class meets on Thursdays, May 17, 24 and 31 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm in room 331 in the Civic Center. Fri 18th May (P)Ride to Work with the Mayor. Old Fry's parking lot at 1400 W. Gurley This is Prescott's signature event for bike month. Show our city leaders you support a bicycle friendly Prescott. Sponsored by the Prescott Bicycle Advisory Committee. 7am Fri 18th May (P)Popular Arizona folk artist Joe Bethancourt along with Dreamwork (Rachel & John Nicholas) headline the Granite Peak Folk Sessions on Friday, May 18, 7pm at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Hall, 882 Sunset Drive, Prescott. $10 admission. Dreamwork plays soulful acoustic music, compelling original songs and soaring harmonies. Joe Bethancourt is an Arizona folk favorite and consummate acoustic instrumentalist. Fri 18th May Fri 18th May (P)O. Allen Huddleston spins. Showing at The Raven Café 8pm www.ravencafe.com www.myspace.com/ravencafe Fri 18th May (P)The Third Friday Chamber Music Series continues May 18 at 4 p.m. in the Founders Suite at Prescott Public Library, 215 East Goodwin Street in downtown Prescott. This free concert will feature Pieces for Three Harps, the Womansong Choir, and a Trio for flute, piano and cello by Friedrich Kuhlau. All concerts begin at 4 p.m. and are free and open to the public. For more information call 928-777-1500. On June 15, look forward to The Dolce Quartet performing on oboe, flute, clarinet and bassoon. Fri 18th May (P) The Granite Peak Folk Sessions. Rachel and John Nicholas “Dreamwork” with special guest Joe Bethancourt. 7 p.m. Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Hall, 882 Sunset Ave. Prescott .http://www.folksessions.com Every Saturday from May 19th through Labor (CV)Summer Saturday Music and Picnic Series at Granite Creek Vineyards, Chino Valley. Come have a picnic by reservation, or just come to the musical entertainment! Starts at 1:30 p.m. Call 636-2003 for more information Sat 19th May (P)The Arizona Revue returns on May 19 and runs every Saturday night at 7:30 through September 8th. This is Prescott's premiere variety show, which features music, comedy, and dance. For tickets call 928-830-7784.Prescott's historic Elks Opera house. Sat 19th May (P)The Prescott Pride Center will host its 7th annual Mile High Pride Day on Saturday, May 19th, 2007 from 11am to 6pm. Join us for a day of hometown fun as we celebrate our wonderfully diverse community. We'll have vendors, live entertainment, psychic readings, raffles, festival food, and more. The pride celebration will be held at the Prescott Pride Center, located at 111 Josephine Street in Prescott. Admission is $5 and kids 12 and under get in free. This is a family event, so bring your kids, relatives, and friends, but please leave your pets at home. For more information, call the Pride Center at (928) 445-8800 or visit us on the web at http://www.prescottpridecenter.com/ Sat 19th May (P) Have you ever thought about paddling across Watson Lake or kayaking down the Verde River? Now is your chance to learn about kayaking and canoeing at Manzanita Outdoor’s Paddling Clinic, Saturday, May 19 at Goldwater Lake from 8 am – 4 pm. Representatives will be on hand from Old Town Canoes & Kayaks to help you select the right craft for you and your family. Learn paddle techniques, safety tips and more from this hands-on clinic. You’ll be able to paddle the latest watercraft and get your feet wet (so to speak) in America’s most popular non-motorized water sport. Participants should pre-register by at Manzanita Outdoor, in Frontier Village, Prescott or call 928.778.0980. Sat 19th May (P)10 AM to 12 PM – Community educational event at Acker Park. Attendees will have a chance to learn about water harvesting systems, as the Friends of Acker Park offer educational information and talks on the recently installed rainwater cistern to collect seasonal runoff for use on our upcoming landscape improvement project. The JS Acker Memorial Park is located at the end of South Virginia Street in Prescott. Sat 19th May (P) Love me Twice Fashion Show & Sale— vintage and used clothing. Proceeds benefit Mountain Oaks School’s down payment campaign to purchase their building. Yoga Shala 322 W. Gurley Street. 5-7pm Sat 19th May (P)Prescott Fine Arts Association features one of Prescott's finest female choirs and an outstanding harp trio for Velvet Voices and Heavenly Harps concert on Saturday, May 19, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., sponsored by the League of Prescott Fine Arts. And, what could be better than music played on the harp? How about music played on three harps? Harpists Elizabeth Elgin, Ellen McGowan and Anne Badger perform a variety of pieces selected from classical, popular and traditional folk music arranged for three harps. These three musicians bring depth and style to a beautiful instrument. Tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for children 12 years and under, and may be purchased in the office at 208 N. Marina, Prescott, or by phone at 928/445-3286. Proceeds benefit the PFAA Scholarship for Youth Fund. For information on upcoming theatre productions, gallery shows, programs and ticket sales or to become a "Friend of PFAA" call (928) 445-3286 or email This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it . Sat 19th May (P)Whiskey Off Road Endurance Ride. See http://www.epicrides.com/ for details and registration. 7am Sat 19th May (P)I begged and pleaded to change the date of this show so I could be here to see it...A few of us are in Louisiana for a wedding. To my dismay, I was unable to cause the change. Still, You can see one of the most amazing musicians this state has to offer...Jon Rauhouse is the multi-instrumentalist behind such artists as Neko Case, Calexico, Giant Sand, and M. Ward. Between National Tours he is stopping in for a night of music you simply can not miss. This Travelling Will and Molly Rose will open. Showing at The Raven Café 8pm www.ravencafe.com www.myspace.com/ravencafe Sat 19th May (P) Prescott Highland Games. All Day. Watson Lake Saturday 19th and 26th May (P)On Saturday, May 19 and 26 there will be construction of a demonstration garden at JS Acker Memorial Park with the focus on water harvesting and native plants. Several of us birded there, and it was fun to see what was in this park. The 26th is going to be the main participatory planting and drip installation event where help is really needed. The 19 th will mostly focus on water harvesting information to the interested public. RSVP's are appreciated for determining food that will be provided that day. Acker Park is a popular spot for walking and birdwatching. There's parking at the entrance off S. Virginia St. Call Charlene Craig at 771-1428 or email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it to volunteer. Sun 20th May (P)Multi-use, Non-motorized Trail Building Clinic; hosted by Rob Hehlen and the Prescott National Forest. This area has some fabulous off-street trails for use by bikers, hikers and equestrians. Come help complete a section of the Circle Trail. Meet at the White Spar Campground. Bring water, snacks, gloves, long pants and boots. 12:30 – 4:30pm Mon 21st May (PCC)PCC Road Ride in Chino Valley.* *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride. 9/10am Mon 21st May (P)Women's Bike Clinic at High Gear Bike Shop - 505 E Sheldon St. See Tues 22nd May (PCC)PCC White Spar Road Ride.* *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride. 4:30/5:30pm Tues 22nd May (P) Movie night: Raising Arizona showing at The Raven Café 8:30pm Wed 23rd May (P)Victoria Mogilner, author of "Ancient Secrets of Facial Rejuvenation" (New World Library, December 2006) will give a talk entitled "My Writing Adventure: How I Found a Publisher, Worked with an Editor and Publicist, and Continue to Promote My Book" when the Professional Writers of Prescott (PWP) meet at 7 PM on Wednesday, May 23 in the Founders Suite on the lower level of the Prescott Public Library. Guests are welcome! For more information, call Leslie Hoy, 445-4218 or visit http://www.prescottwriters.com/ . Wed 23rd May (P)MAD Spanish Group 5:30–7:30 p.m. The MAD Spanish Group meets at The Raven Café, 142 N.Cortez Street. Info: 928/708-0166. Wed 23rd May (PCC)PCC Mountain Bike Ride.* *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride. 5pm Wed 23rd May (P) Learn to tie flies in this one day class offered by Lynx Creek Unlimited. Call 776-7088 to pre-register or call or visit www.flyfishaz.com for details. Wed 23rd May (P)2 PM – Meeting of the Upper Verde River Watershed Protection Coalition in the Council Chambers of Prescott City Hall at 201 South Cortez Street. The Agenda is expected to include approval of funding for Project Priority List and Program Management. Thurs 24th May (PCC)PCC Road Ride in Chino Valley.* *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride. 9/10am Thurs 24th May (PCC)PCC White Spar Road Ride.* *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride. 4:30/5:30pm Thurs 24th May (P) "Evening with Cosmic Ray" at Prescott Public Library. Bike in and meet the irreverent author of Arizona's premier mountain bike guide book: "Fat Tire Trails and Tales". Cosmic Ray has been around the AZ bike scene forever, and has toured all over the world by bicycle. Enjoy his unique perspective. Presentation and book signing in lower level hall. 7pm. Fri 25th May (P)Art: The Fourth Dimension, a cooperative of gallery owners and artists, presents its Fourth Annual Weekend Art Walk, the fourth Friday of every month. Seventeen galleries, hundreds of artists and thousands of works of art are available in downtown Prescott. Visit http://www.artthe4th.com/ for more information. Fri 25th May (P)“Bike-in” Coffee and Conversation (and Bike Month specials!) at Biff’s Bagels 7:30am Fri 25th May (PCC)Slow Pokes Peavine Ride. Join the PCC old timers and slow pokes for a sociable ride on the Peavine Trail.* *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride. 9am Fri 25th May (P) The Fourth Dimension cooperative of gallery artists presents the 4th Annual Weekend Art Walk, Friday the 4th of every month. 17 galleries in downtown Prescott. Visit www.artthe4th.com. Sat 26th May (P) The Prescott Off-Street Festival Arts & Crafts Fair runs Saturday May 26 through Monday May 28. 117 Goodwin St., in the parking lot behind the Prescott Chamber of Commerce. Call (928) 445-2000 or visit Prescott.org for more information. (P) Phippen Museum Western Art Show & Sale, Memorial Day weekend (May 26-28). Prescott’s Courthouse Plaza. (P)9 AM to 1 PM – Volunteer opportunity at Acker Park. Join the Friends of Acker Park to improve and beautify the restroom development and amphitheater site with the installation of a beautiful low water, low maintenance native plant demonstration garden. Participation for the day or just an hour or two is welcome. The JS Acker Memorial Park is located at the end of South Virginia Street in Prescott and the activity site is near the cemetery entrance. Nick & Willy's Pizza for the dedicated who stay until the end! Support for this event is being provided by the City of Prescott's WaterSmart educational effort. Please call 771-1428 if you will be participating. PRESCOTT MEALS ON WHEELS PANCAKE BREAKFAST - 5TH ANNUAL Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th May (P) Elders Embracing Youth Pow Wow, Prescott Rodeo Grounds, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit: http://www.prescottpowwow.org/ May 25, 26, and 27 (CJ)The Arizona Spoken Word Festival and Slab City Slam returns to Arcosanti for its 7th year, on May 25, 26, and 27, 2007. The event is entirely free and open to all members of the public, though donations for use of the site and the performers are strongly encouraged. For more information, please contact: Sat 26th May (PV)The Town of Prescott Valley Parks and Recreation Department is proud to offer Kite Day at Mountain Valley Park! Join us from 10:00am to 12:00pm on Saturday, May 26. Kite Day is a school's out bash that will include a kite flying competition, games and a great opportunity to win a prize for flying a kite. The Boys & Girls Club will have a booth promoting their summer programs and Summer Day Camp! Registration and questions may be directed to the Parks and Recreation Office, fourth floor of the Civic Center, 7501 E. Civic Circle. Potential kite flyers are encouraged to contact Roy Jenkins at 759-5518. Sat 26th May (P) Learn to flycast in this one day class offered by Lynx Creek Unlimited. Call 776-7088 to pre-register or call or visit www.flyfishaz.com for details. Sun 27th May (P) Learn to flycast in this one day class offered by Lynx Creek Unlimited. Call 776-7088 to pre-register or call or visit www.flyfishaz.com for details. Tues 29th May (P) Movie night: Magnificent Seven showing at The Raven Café 8:30pm Tues 29th May (P) Learn to tie flies in this one day class offered by Lynx Creek Unlimited. Call 776-7088 to pre-register or call or visit www.flyfishaz.com for details. Tues 29th May (P)Learn a Language with Rosetta Stone at Prescott Public Library French! German! Greek! Italian! Russian! Spanish! English! With your Prescott Public Library Card and an Internet computer, learn languages with Rosetta Stone, the world-renowned language-learning software. Log on from home, work, school or in the library to set up your free Rosetta Stone account. Rosetta Stone's Dynamic Immersion™ method makes language Wed 30th May (P)MAD Spanish Group 5:30–7:30 p.m. The MAD Spanish Group meets at Garcia's Market across Goodwin Street from Show Business Video ("Randy's video) where the health food store used to be. Practice your Spanish no matter how fluent and have fun doing so. Authentic Mexican food available for Thurs 31st May (PV)8 AM to 4 PM – Arizona Project WET Workshop for teachers and non formal educators – including CWAG members and friends – sponsored by the Arizona Department of Water Resources Prescott Active Management Area. The workshop will be held at Bradshaw Mountain Middle School in in Dewey at 12255 Turquoise -- turn off hwy 69 onto Bradshaw Mountain Road and then immediate left. The workshop curricula cover the properties of water, the water cycle, watersheds, groundwater, water quality, water rights, as well as an understanding of the importance of water to all water users. The grade level focus for this workshop is students in the 6th to 12th grades but all are welcome. Bring your lunch. For more information and to register, visit: http://ag.arizona.edu/AZWATER/wet/GW_Upcoming.html Memorial Day weekend (May 26-28) (P)The summer arts in Prescott get underway in grand fashion with the Phippen Museum Western Art Show & Sale over Memorial Day weekend (May 26-28). Over 240 artists combined will present their work at the 33rd Annual Show & Sale, as well as the Fourth Annual Miniature Masterpieces: a "show within a show" in which premiere Western artists display pieces that tend to be smaller in size, often serving as studies for larger works. The Show & Sale and the Miniature Masterpieces run Saturday, Sunday and Monday, May 26-28, on downtown Prescott's Courthouse Plaza. The newly renovated Prescott Resort will host the Phippen Museum's annual Denim to Diamonds Dinner and Dance from 6:00 to 10:00 pm on May 26. A silent auction, hors d'oeuvres and cocktails precede a gourmet dinner. The Awards Ceremony, honoring this year's artists, begins at 7:30. Awards for first-, second-, and third-place winners will be given for works in seven different media. Additionally, the Best of Show, Phippen Family Award, Phippen Foundation Award, Southwest Art Award and the Cowboy Association of America Founders Award will be presented. Call the Phippen Museum at (928) 778-1385 or visit their website http://www.phippenartmuseum.org/ for more information or tickets to the Denim to Diamonds Dinner Dance. Sat 26th May (P)League of American Bicyclists Road 1 Course lead by certified instructor Carl Paladino at Prescott College Crossroads Center. Learn the science of safe cycling and become a more confident rider on the road. Call 708-0911 for details and registration. (Sponsored by Prescott College). All day event. Sun 27th May (P)Bike decorating party at Cosmic Steel Warehouse/studio (S. Granite St), in preparation for the Art on Wheels parade during the Tsunami Arts Festival June 16. Turn your bike into a rolling piece of art; decorations can be permanent or temporary. If decorating your bike isn't your thing, create a fabulous costume to wear in the parade while riding your bike. Materials/supplies provided or bring your own to contribute. There is a prize for best two-wheeled entry in the parade. 12 - 5pm. Mon 28th May (PCC)PCC Road Ride in Chino Valley.* *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride. 9/10am Mon 28th May (P)Bike Day at the Skate Park. Never been to Prescott's Mike Fann Skatepark? Today is the day, even if you don't have a stunt bike, you can enjoy the show. All Day event. Tues 29th May (PCC)PCC White Spar Road Ride.* *See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for all ride details, including where to meet for ride. 4:30/5:30pm Tues 29th May (P)Bike-In Family Picnic at Granite Creek Park. Learn about Prescott's Greenways trail system, bring a picnic supper and mingle with others in the cycling community. 5:30pm Wed 30th May (PCC)PCC Full Moon mountain bike ride. See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for details. Thurs 31st May (PCC)PCC Road Ride in Chino Valley. * See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for details. 9/10am Thurs 31st May (PCC)PCC White Spar Road Ride.* See http://www.prescottcycling.org/ for details. 4:30/5:30pm Thurs 31st May (P)Last Day Wrap Up Party at Bird Cage Saloon. Whiskey Row Bicyclists in a biker bar? You bet! Raffle drawing before band starts. 7pm Thurs 31st May (P)8 AM to 4 PM – Arizona Project WET Workshop for teachers and non formal educators – including CWAG members and friends – sponsored by the Arizona Department of Water Resources Prescott Active Management Area. The workshop will be held at Bradshaw Mountain Middle School in Prescott Valley. The workshop curricula cover the properties of water, the water cycle, watersheds, groundwater, water quality, water rights, as well as an understanding of the importance of water to all water users. The grade level focus for this workshop is students in the 6th to 12th grades but all are welcome. Bring your lunch. For more information and to register, visit: http://ag.arizona.edu/AZWATER/wet/GW_Upcoming.html Beginning June 4 - Sign Up Now (P)Prescott College chefs Pam O'Donald and Molly Beverly will once again offer Kids Cooking Camp this June and July at the College's Crossroads Café. Now in its third year, the Camp will delve into kid-friendly dishes for ages seven to eighteen. Each class focuses on its own theme. "5 Countries in Five Days" explores traditional dishes from five different countries. "More Fabulous Flash Foods" adds to the recipe collection of this popular class from last year. "Amazing Four Ingredient Recipes" explores simple but satisfying recipes, and "Cooking with Dr. Seuss" spices recipes with humor. Each class begins with kitchen safety and knife skill lessons and ends with a family celebration. The cost per session is $180. $25 deposit (non-refundable) – holds a spot in the class and applies towards session. Total must be paid 2 weeks before the class. Class size is limited so interested participants are encouraged to register early. Registration forms available at the Prescott College Crossroads Café or on the website at prescott.edu. Classes began April 12, 2007 and run through June 5, 2007 (PV)Aerobics - It's Not Too Late The Town of Prescott Valley Parks and Recreation Department is offering an Aerobics Class instructed by Kim Roberts. The class is called "Triple Threat Aerobics" and will include a warm up, 30 minutes of cardiovascular activities, 25 minutes of toning including special ab exercises. Basic equipment needed for this class is as follows: set of weights, mat (optional), ball and step, (optional). The cost of the program is $56 for 16 classes. Classes begin April 12, 2007 and run through June 5, 2007. This class is scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings at the Bradshaw Mountain High School east campus from 6:00pm to 7:00pm in the band room. Call the instructor at 830-1405. Registration and additional questions may be directed to the Parks and Recreation Office, fourth floor of the Civic Center, 7501 E. Civic Circle. Last chance, on-site registration will be at 5:30pm April 12, 2007. Potential participants are encouraged to call Roy Jenkins at 759-5518.
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