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Hey Prescott, hope your week’s off to a good start! Deputies save a two-week-old baby, a historic saloon with Doc Holliday lore, an Eagles tribute, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Simple greenery selection strategies: Ken and Lisa Lain from Prescott’s Watters Garden Center discussed how houseplants boost sleep and air quality, plus low-maintenance picks for any space. Their weekly series continues throughout the month — see strategies for easy-care plants.
A living piece of history: Step into The Palace Restaurant and Saloon, open since 1877 in Prescott, where creaky floors, a Brunswick bar rescued in 1900, legends like Earps and Doc Holliday set the scene — read the full story.
Swift actions avert tragedy: Earlier this month, Yavapai County deputies responded to a roadside emergency and saved a two-week-old baby who was choking. The child was treated in Prescott Valley and is home — read how deputies saved the infant.
Support for nonprofit events: Experience Prescott is accepting applications now for 2026 to 2027 tourism grants for Prescott nonprofits, with awards up to $5,000 for events between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027 — get details and apply online.
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial walk-in-the-door fee to x-rays, surgery, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could save thousands on your next vet bill with Lemonade.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/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.
*We do our best to avoid paywalled articles. If any slip through, let me know which ones and I’ll permanently remove them from our source list!
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🫶 We got your back
NIRA contenders showcase skills: The Grand Canyon Regional Finale will return to Prescott for three performances April 23 to 25 at Prescott Frontier Days, bringing college rodeo athletes from eight Arizona and New Mexico schools. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. This is the event’s second Prescott stop. Get dates and ticket details.
Your neighbors are Googling you: It’s uncomfortable but true — employers, new friends, even other parents at school pickup search names all the time. If something negative, outdated, or misleading shows up first, it can shape opinions before you ever meet. BetterReputation helps push down unwanted search results so your first impression actually reflects who you are today. And if it’s someone you care about, you can help them too.
Broader regional project context: Construction on Glassford Hill Road in Prescott Valley begins this month, widening from Long Look Drive to SR 89A. Expect new third lanes in each direction, plus curbs, gutters, sidewalks, drainage upgrades, and a paved shoulder. State funding supports this larger safety and traffic flow effort. See what’s planned and when.
Gold is having a moment: Between inflation headlines, market swings, and growing global uncertainty, precious metals are (again) in the spotlight. American Hartford is currently offering up to $25,000 in free silver when you open a qualified account. They’ll also help you set up a penalty-free gold IRA with a lowest price guarantee, no buyback fees, and 7-day price protection.
Strings need love: If your guitar’s buzzing, sulking, or overdue for a tune-up, Daniel’s Guitar Shop handles pro setups, re-frets, electronics, and the small fixes that save gigs. They stock strings and can order what you need, all local, skilled, and refreshingly no-drama.
A second opinion never hurts: Not every financial advisor is the right fit, and it’s okay to explore your options. Unbiased matches you with an advisor based on your personal situation, giving you a chance to ask questions in a free, no-pressure conversation to see if the fit makes sense. No obligation — just helpful advice.
Backyard bird upgrade: Whether your yard’s chickadees judge your feeder or you’re chasing clearer views of Granite Mountain, The Lookout stocks backyard birding essentials, Swarovski and Vortex optics, plus Hallmark cards and gifts, all guided by people who know their stuff.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🧛 The Allegory of the Mysteries: Dracula! @ Aztlan Lodge | Tuesday (2/10) at 6:00 PM – Trade your true-crime binge for a Dracula deep dive at Azlan Lodge No. 1, the first lecture in The Allegory of the Mysteries. Twenty bucks as a donation gets you in, a meal, and bragging rights for attending something nerdy, spooky, and no cape required.
🎭 Sylvia @ The Hazeltine Theatre | Thursday (2/12) at 12:00 AM – Craving a night where the pet drama is onstage, not in your living room? Prescott’s Fourth Wall community theater stages Sylvia, a witty comedy about a middle-aged man, his marriage, and the dog, played by a human, who hijacks both. Local, warm, and slyly smart.
🍵 Community Tea Time @ Earth and Herbs Arizona Yoga and Healing Arts Studio | Thursday (2/12) at 3:00 PM – Community Tea Time is steeping in downtown with herbalist Margo Burdek, pouring comforting cups at Herbs & Earth Arizona on S Montezuma. Drop in on Thursdays to sip, chat herbs, and trade wisdom like your grandma did, just with better tea, and fewer mystery tinctures.
This weekend
🌲 Spence Basin Trails Volunteer Workday @ Upper Spence Basin Trailhead | Saturday (2/14) at 9:00 AM – Morning at Upper Spence Basin means one thing, putting some love into the trails we actually ride and hike. Meet at Iron Springs, swing some tools, then snack like you earned it. Long sleeves, closed-toe shoes, gloves, eye protection, and a helmet, tools provided.
🌱 Free Garden Class: Beginner’s Guide to Small Spaces @ Watters Garden Center | Saturday (2/14) at 9:30 AM – Got the planting itch but only a patio and Prescott soil that laughs at you? This free class covers soil prep, planting, watering, and fertilizing that work here, so even Arizona newbies can turn small spaces into big blooms, brag-worthy veggies, and nosy neighbors.
🏛 Free Day at Sharlot Hall Museum @ Sharlot Hall Museum | Saturday (2/14) at 10:00 AM – Head to Sharlot Hall for free admission on Statehood Day, plus the unveiling of a 7-by-20-foot Charles Kemp mural of Courthouse Plaza and Whiskey Row, 1900-era, right before the fire. Yes, it used to hang in a bank. Bring your nostalgia, not your wallet.
❤ Valentine’s Dinner and Comedy Extrazaganza @ Starting Point Church | Sunday (2/15) at 5:00 PM – Forget the roses, get the giggles. Starting Point Church is serving a Valentine’s Dinner and Comedy Extravaganza with Chris Wineland, a full taco bar, and zero awkward prix fixe menus. Bring your better half, your favorite friend, or your laugh-starved self.
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📻 Prescott report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 64°F – Low: 41°F – Precip: 12%
Mostly sunny. High near 64, with temperatures falling to around 61 in the afternoon. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Later: A slight chance of rain showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Tomorrow – High: 59°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 18%
A slight chance of rain showers before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. South wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
This house is wild
This Solstice Ridge home in gated Prescott Lakes Country Club sits above the 8th hole with panoramic golf views and rare shot safety. An elevator connects levels, revealing a chef’s kitchen with Thermador appliances. The primary suite has a fireplace and deck. Downstairs adds a custom bar, media lounge, and gym. High-output solar, 400-amp service, and an epoxy garage.
Take a peek inside →
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🔥 Worth a peek
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