The Daily Courier
August 18, 2009

PRESCOTT - The first event of the Arizona Aircraft Expo will take place at Prescott’s Ernest A. Love Field this week.

From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, models of the newest general-aviation aircraft will be on display at the airport’s fixed base operator, Legend Aviation, 2020 Clubhouse Dr.

Prospective buyers and the general public will be able to see 10 different single-engine aircraft from Cessna, Cirrus, Diamond, Mooney and Piper.

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By Bruce Colbert / The Daily Courier
July 13, 2009

PRESCOTT - A new countywide program could bring fame and recognition to some scenic and historic roads in Yavapai County.

In April, the Board of Supervisors approved the county Scenic/Historic Route Program, and the advisory committee is reviewing the county’s first road nomination.

“This is essentially a grass-roots program modeled after the state’s scenic and historic roads program,” said Chris Bridges, county transportation planner.

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By Coty Dolores Miranda / AZCentral.com

The Ahwatukee Foothills Concert Band is a dream come true for 26-year Ahwatukee resident Crawford McClue, who founded the community musical group for musicians of all ages in 1991.

The band also is a source of joy to McClue, who celebrated his 98th birthday Wednesday , and still attends area concerts by the group.

“Having seen them when they first started, I’m amazed,” laughed McClue, a former organist listed in the band roster as “official kazoo player.”

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The Daily Courier
July 2, 2009

The Prescott Film Festival & Series presents its next screening with the ever-pressing question “Paper or Plastic?”

The award-winning film, showing at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at Frontier Village Cinemas, follows competitors from throughout the United States as they put in hours of training, go from local to regional contests, and finally the national competition in Las Vegas where they compete for the title of “Best Grocery Store Bagger.”

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Roughrider Soccer Camp

Roughrider Soccer Camp is from 8:30 to 11 a.m. June 8 - 11 at Ken Lindley Field. Yavapai College soccer players conduct the camp for boys and girls ages 5 to 12. Cost is $75 per child and includes instruction, soccer ball, camp shirt and Roughrider souvenirs. Register by calling 777-1122 or sign up at the activity center, 824 E. Gurley St.

Prescott Senior Olympics

Prescott Parks and Recreation will hold Senior Olympics events for men and women 50 and older. Events are scheduled from July 10 through July 26. Cost is $20 for registration and $5 for each individual event. To request a booklet, call 777-1122 or visit www.cityofprescott.net/services/parks/Olympics.

Trekabout Hiking Club

Trekabout Hiking Club meets from 8 to 9 a.m. every Tuesday and from 8 to 10 a.m. every Thursday for guided hikes. Locations vary and trails are rated from 1 to 4 for difficulty. Cost is $12 for annual membership. Visit the recreation office at 824 E. Gurley for a monthly schedule, or call 777-1122.

Yoga with Becky Lind

The City of Prescott is sponsoring yoga classes by certified instructor Becky Lind. All levels are invited to participate in this activity that is practiced to develop strength and flexibility and to reduce stress. Classes are scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Grace Sparkes Community Center, 824 E. Gurley. Cost is $30 or $35, depending on sessions. Call 777-1122 for more information.

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Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary will say thank you to zoo supporters with free admission on Community Appreciation Day Saturday, May 30.

The zoo, home to 125-plus animals, plans animal encounters every hour, and docents will be available throughout the park to tell each animal’s special story. The zoo will be offering membership discounts, and concessions will be on hand for those who want to have lunch at the park.

For more information, call 778-4242, ext. 0, or log onto www.heritageparkzoo.org.

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The Prescott College Art Gallery in the Sam Hill Warehouse will feature work from the college’s first juried art exhibition April 3-17. Visiting artist Richard Notkin will discuss Art & War in a lecture at the gallery 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 1. Notkin also will conduct a community workshop, “Ceramic Sculpture and Teapots: A Plethora of Techniques and Inspirations,” 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 4-5.Cost is $150 per person. Call 776-5258, ext. 1 for more information.

The Phippen Museum celebrates its 25th anniversary with “Remembering George,” an exhibit paying tribute to George Phippen, with permanent collection pieces and selected works from private collectors by Phippen and other Cowboy Artists. The show runs through July 26. Call 778-1385 for more information.

The Center for Biological Diversity has teamed up with local photographers, poets and Prescott College senior Allison Trowbridge to deliver a mixed-media interpretive exhibit, “The Verde River: Green Heart of Arizona - Endangered Desert Jewel” at the Prescott Public Library through March 31. Call 277-9155 for more information.

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The local showing of Lunafest, the fundraising film festival dedicated to promoting awareness about women’s issues, highlighting women filmmakers, and bringing women together in their communities, will take place for the third year at the Elks Opera House in Prescott, AZ on Friday, March 6th, 2009.This unique film festival will highlight women as leaders in society, illustrated through ten films by women filmmakers. The films range from animated shorts to fictional drama, and cover topics such as women’s health, body image, spirituality, relationships, cultural diversity, and breaking barriers.

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PRESCOTT

Karate Classes

The City of Prescott Parks and Recreation is offering a family-oriented karate class suitable for ages five and up, held 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at Miller Valley School. Cost is $40 per month and uniforms are required (not included in the cost). Classes are ongoing month to month, allowing for advancement. Register at the Recreation office at 824 E. Gurley St.

Acker Trust Grant

The City of Prescott is now accepting grant applications from eligible non-profit organizations that promote “music and parks, especially for the children of Prescott,” for funding for fiscal year 2010 (July 1, 2009, to June 30, 2010). Application deadline is Feb. 27. Download an application from www.cityofprescott.net/services/parks/admin or pick one up at the Parks and Recreation office, 824 E. Gurley. Call 777-1552 for more information.

Yoga with Becky Lind

The City of Prescott is sponsoring yoga classes by certified instructor Becky Lind. All levels are invited to participate in this activity that is practiced to develop strength and flexibility, and to reduce stress. Classes are scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through March at the Grace Sparkes Community Center, 824 E. Gurley. Cost is $20 for February and $35 for March. Call 777-1122 for more information.

Scrapbook Night

Learn new ways and creative ideas to organize pictures and mementoes. This workshop event is 6 to midnight Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Grace Sparkes Activity Center. Cost is $10 and includes a techniques handout and scrapbook supply giveaways. Participants should bring items such as photos, paper and stickers. Register at the activity center, 824 E. Gurley, or call 925-3801.

PRESCOTT VALLEY

Bark in the Park

Prescott Valley Parks and Recreation will hold this dog activity event 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Civic Center. Events include canine demonstrations in fly ball, herding, obedience, frisbee, freestyle, rescue, agility and clicker. For more information or to register, visit www.qccrfl.com or call 759-3090.

Acronastics

Prescott Valley Parks and Recreation is offering this program in tumbling, gymnastics, pyramids, strength and flexibility training with an emphasis in sports acrobatics for kids ages 8 and older, all levels. Sessions will be in the Glassford Hill Middle School gymnasium Mondays, 7 to 8 p.m. for beginners, 7:30 to 9 p.m. for intermediate and advanced, March 6 - 26. Cost is $20 for the four-class session. Register at the Grace Sparkes Community Center, 824 E. Gurley, or call 777-1122 for more information.

Hiking Beyond 50

The Prescott Valley Public Library and the Central Arizona Senior Association are offering a workshop for seniors by Ted Johnson, who has hiked the southwestern wilderness since 1975. The group explores age-appropriate destinations and discusses how to prepare, what to take, and what to do when an unexpected problem turns into an overnight ordeal. Hikes are scheduled the last Saturday of each month through April. The next hike is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 28 and is a four-mile trek in the Agua Fria stream bed. Call 759-3090 for more information.

Youth Arts Month

The Town of Prescott Valley will collect and display works of art from artists in grades K through 12 in the Civic Center. Media on display will include drawings, paintings, sculptures, photography, watercolor, printmaking and more, from March 1 - 30. The celebration will culminate with the Family Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 28. Call 759-3123 for more information.

Sample of French

Prescott Valley Parks and Recreation is offering French language classes instructed by Nadia Clark. Clark will instruct a five-class session for beginners and an advanced class for ages 16 and older. The one-hour beginning-level class is 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays at the Bradshaw Mountain High School west campus, room D206. The advanced class is offered the same dates from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. Dates for Session III are April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Cost is $30. Register at the Parks and Recreation office, fourth floor, 7501 E. Civic Circle. Call 759-3090 for more information.

CHINO VALLEY

Free Tax Help

AARP sponsors free tax help at the Chino Valley Senior Center 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday through April 14. No appointment necessary.

Game Nights

Play poker, scrabble and other games or bring your own to the Recreation Activity Center, 1527 N. Rd. 1 E., 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 636-9780 for more information.

Square Dancing Lessons

Chino Valley Recreation is sponsoring square-dancing lessons 6 to 8 p.m. Fridays at the Recreation Activity Center, 1527 N. Rd. 1 E. Cost is $3 per person or $5 per couple. Call 636-9114 for more information.

Sculpt and Tone Class

Chino Valley offers this class at the Recreation Activity Center 9 to 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays beginning in March. Cost is $3 per class. Pre-registration is required. Call 636-0162 for more information.

Youth and Adult Dance Classes

The Academy of Performing Arts will present classes in jazz, hip-hop, ballet and creative movement 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. Cost is $45 per class with a $25 registration fee. Call 636-2007 to register or visit www.apaprescott.com.