Events

Chess Group – Chino Valley

Chino Valley Public Library 1020 Palomino Rd., Chino Valley, Arizona

Come play chess with others! All ages and experience levels welcome. Learn strategy and have fun with this classic game. Chess sets are provided or you can bring your own. Held in the Chino Valley Public Library community room. Takes place on Mondays from 3:00-6:00 PM.

Pastel Workshop at the Phippen Museum

Phippen Museum 4701 Highway 89 North, Prescott, AZ

The Phippen Museum offers pastel classes with Don Rantz for both beginner and experienced artists. They are held on Tue. and Wed. from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. New students start on the first Wed. of every month. Call 928.778.1385 to enroll. Cost is $35 per session.

Chino Valley Quilters Monthly Meeting

Meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Chino Valley United Methodist Church, located at 735 East Road 1 South. Free to attend and guests are welcome. See website for more information about the CV Quilters.

Explore Prescott’s History

Sharlot Hall Museum 415 W Gurley Street, Prescott, AZ

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-5:00 PM, and 12:00-4:00 PM on Sundays. Check the museum website for info on Pop Up Programs, Living History Adventures, lectures and other special events. General admission gives access for two ... Read more

Social Dance to Live Music!

Prescott Social Dance Club 1245 White Spar Rd., Prescott, Arizona

Grab your dancing shoes and join us on the huge, beautiful wooden floor! We dance nonstop 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.

Movie Nights & Live Music at the Raven Cafe

Raven Cafe 142 N. Cortez Street, Prescott, AZ

Movie night Tue. 8/13 at 7:00 PM. Live music: Thu. 8/15 The OrganNauts & Friends, Fri. 8/16 Songwriters in the Round featuring Jonah Howard and Jason Howard. Sat. 8/17 Bob Shimizu Quartet, Sun. 8/18 Troy Schilperoort (Brunch). See website for the Aug. live music schedule. Located at 142 N. Cortez St. in Prescott.

Prescott Summer Concert Series: Central Arizona Concert Band

Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza 120 S. Cortez St., Prescott, AZ

Today’s concert is by the Central Arizona Concert Band, starting at 7:00 PM. The Summer Concert Series takes place at the Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza in downtown Prescott. Free admission. Bring a blanket or chair. See website for schedule.

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Visit the Zoo!

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott, AZ

Located at 1403 Heritage Park Rd. in Prescott and open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The HPZS is celebrating 35 years as 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.

Seniors Day Wednesdays

Seniors are special at Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos! Gold Rush Club members age 55 and older are eligible to earn $10 in Gold Rewards and may win $100 cash in Seniors Hot Seats from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, as well as enjoy food specials every Wednesday at both casinos. Let’s Play, Preskitt! Let’s Play ... Read more

Master Gardener Presentation

Chino Valley Public Library 1020 Palomino Rd., Chino Valley, Arizona

Yavapai County Master Gardener monthly presentation on the 2nd Wed. of the month, excluding Dec. New topic each month. Provided by University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.

Prescott Public Library: Wednesday Morning Book Club

Prescott Public Library Prescott, Arizona

The August book selection is “The Light We Carry,” by Michelle Obama. The library offers a variety of book clubs for teens and adults, including the WORDS Book Club, Mystery Book Club, Wednesday Morning Book Club and others. Check the library events calendar for details about the book clubs and their upcoming book selections.