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Happy Tuesday, Prescott. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Prescott Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
In today’s edition: Yavapai College named a top woman-led workplace, Mt. Vernon Halloween Town, All Levels Yoga, and more.
Let’s get to it.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
People-first culture in focus: Yavapai College was named a Top Woman-Led Workplace and earned Top Workplace honors for Employee Appreciation, Well-Being, and Professional Development from Energage, based on employee feedback — read the full story.
Wildfire resilience in focus: Prescott hosts the 2025 Arizona Wildland Urban Interface Summit Oct. 28-30 at Sam Hill Warehouse, with nearly 200 attendees and sessions on home hardening, insurance, technology, prevention, plus site visits — learn more about sessions and tours.
Youth-focused shooting fundraiser: On Oct. 25, Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Arizona held the On Target trap competition with seven teams. Sharpie Shots raised over $1,500 and plan to return next year — learn more about it here.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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An intimate open-kitchen dinner in Prescott
Atmesfir is the spot locals whisper about when they want a night that actually feels special. It’s an intimate, open-kitchen room in a century-old building where you can watch plates come together like a tiny stage show, minus the tuxedo vibes.
Chef Paul keeps it personal. The menu shifts daily with what’s best from nearby farms and straight-from-the-dock seafood, and he’s often the one finishing your plate.
It’s family-run in the truest sense, with warm, genuine hospitality and the kind of attention that makes regulars feel known.
If you’re planning a grown-up dinner that isn’t fussy, grab a seat and let the kitchen steer. Peek at what they’re cooking tonight at Atmesfir, then book a table.
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🫶 We got your back
Bold takes on history: Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott is debuting an Old West art exhibit by Bob Boze Bell and Thom Ross. Meet the artists at a free reception on Thursday, November 13, from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. Space is capped at 100 RSVPs, so snag a spot early and enjoy vivid takes on legends like Earp and Holliday. Get event details and RSVP.
Step into community tradition: Prescott’s parade needs Street Marshals to keep entries moving and safe. Volunteer with a friend, enjoy a kickoff breakfast, then report by 11 am for the Dec. 6 parade (steps off at 1 pm). Quick prep meetings are Oct. 28 and Dec. 2 at the Prescott Chamber. Sign up and join the fun. See how you can help.
Press start, Prescott: Need a low-stakes reset? The video arcade inside Antelope Lanes packs kid-friendly fun alongside bowling, billiards, and a legit deli. It’s the perfect “we’ve got an hour to kill” option: zero planning, just drop in, mash buttons, and watch the day unclench.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
Break up with debt for good: These guys can help you cut ties, pay up to 30% less than you owe, and finally get some peace. This isn’t your average debt relief advice… it’s a financial fresh start, complete with a victory dance and happy cry or two when your balance hits zero.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🌲 Pinecone Pals @ Highlands Center for Natural History | Tuesday (10/28) at 9:00am – Little explorers, big adventures! Designed for ages 3–5, this new nature club sparks curiosity through forest walks, bug hunts, songs, and crafts. It’s the perfect blend of play and discovery under the pines—because every tiny hiker deserves a big dose of wonder.
🎸 Musicians with Heart @ Jersey Lilly Saloon | Wednesday (10/29) at 7:00pm – Slide into Jersey Lilly Saloon on Wednesday nights for live tunes from Musicians with a Heart, a pint, and feel-good karma. All tips and the vendor fee support local causes, donated quarterly, so your round does more than hydrate. Good music, good neighbors, good deed.
🦅 Nature’s Cleanup Crew in Action @ Highlands Center for Natural History | Thursday (10/30) at 1:30pm – Take a break from the grind and meet Druantia, a turkey vulture, with Dr. Michele Losee, master falconer from Flagstaff’s International Raptor & Falconry Center. No PowerPoint, just feathers, science, and nature’s sanitation team at work. Space is limited, reserve your spot.
🍖 HALLOWEEN MUMMIFIED MEAT @ Senior Center Garden Cafe | Friday (10/31) at 11:30am – If you like your Halloween with more gravy than jump scares, pull up a chair for mummified meatloaf, frightful fungi, nightshade potatoes, and hardtack biscuits, plus spooky sweets and lemon-lime slime cake. It is campy, cozy, and exactly our kind of haunt.
🎃 Mt. Vernon Halloween Town 2025Mount Vernon Avenue | Friday (10/31) at 3:00pm – Mt. Vernon goes full Halloween Town with trick-or-treating, spooky music, haunted decorations, and enough sugary bribes to power a small parade. Show up in your ghoulish best, sip something cozy, and enjoy a night that is cute, creepy, and gloriously local.
This weekend
🧘 All Levels Yoga @ J Club at Jasper | Saturday (11/1) at 9:00am – Whether your hamstrings are vintage or still factory fresh, this all-levels yoga blends ancient wisdom and modern sanity. Learn breathwork that settles the nerves, lengthen and lube the creaky bits, build core strength and better posture, then land in a guided meditation, blissfully unbothered.
🗣️ Jane Reti Speaker Series @ Yavapai College | Saturday (11/1) at 10:00am – Consider this your passport stamp without the TSA. OLLI hosts traveler Chris Maxwell for a thoughtful, funny look at how international journeys shift perspectives, honoring Jane Reti. Free to the public, limited seating, reservations required, so grab a spot before the wanderlust crowd pounces.
🤠 Bradley G. Courtney – “Doc Holliday and Kate in Prescott”@ Sharlot Hall Museum | Saturday (11/1) at 2:00pm – Think you know Doc Holliday? Local historian Bradley G. Courtney digs into Doc and his formidable Kate in Prescott, this time spotlighting her voice, her late-in-life recollections, and the chase to capture them. Expect Whiskey Row gossip, sharp research, and the good kind of myth-busting.
🏒 Grand Canyon University vs AZ State University-ACHA College Hockey @ Findlay Toyota Center | Saturday (11/1) at 7:30pm – Trade your patio heater for the rink and catch GCU and ASU throw elbows in the 2nd Annual Grand Canyon College Hockey Classic. Two nationally ranked squads, plenty of speed, skill, and chirps. It is desert hockey, so bring a jacket and pride.
🎭 The Play That Goes Wrong @ The Hazeltine | Sunday (11/2) at 2:00pm – Craving a laugh that doesn’t involve your group text? This gloriously botched farce turns missed cues, a too-complicated set, and actors soldiering on into comedy gold, the kind you’ll quote for weeks. It’s like your last DIY project, only fun.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 10/28 Bingo @ Prescott Valley Active Adult Center – 1:30 pm
- 10/29 Musicians with Heart @ Jersey Lilly Saloon – 7 pm
- 10/30 Little Larry @ Jersey Lilly Saloon- 7 pm
- 10/30 The Play That Goes Wrong @ The Hazeltine – 7 pm
- 10/30 Inanna’s Descent to the Underworld @ Cosmos Theatre – 7:30 pm
- 11/8 Merle Haggard Tribute @ Elks Performing Arts Center – 7 pm
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🏠️ This house is wild
Listed by: Lauren Lessard (Hello Home Real Estate And Property Management)
Single-level, no-steps stunner on 0.35 acres, with forest and mountain panoramas from a wall-of-windows great room and fireplace. Raised ceilings, a gourmet kitchen with granite, air-fry convection oven, custom cabinetry, and walk-in pantry keep things stylish and easy. The primary suite adds dual vanities, stall shower, and a garden tub.
Flexible studio in-law quarters below with private entry, patio, kitchenette, gas fireplace, and 3/4 bath. Covered deck, terraced fenced gardens, water feature, seasonal creek and horseshoe pit. Three-car tandem garage plus huge under-house storage. Just 3 miles to downtown Prescott, nature all around, no HOA.
Take a peek inside →
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