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Good morning, Prescott! In today’s edition: Toughest Monster Truck Tour, a Johnny Cash tribute, 24/7 crisis support that earns praise, and more. Let’s get to it!
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Compassion on the front lines: Arizona Crisis Team offers 24/7 support in Yavapai County, with volunteers providing free help after crises and earning praise from the Prescott Fire Department for their community impact — learn what services they provide.
Committee-backed restoration projects advance: Prescott National Forest approved funding for 11 Yavapai County projects to improve infrastructure, forest health, and water quality after reviewing 14 proposals through the Secure Rural Schools Title II Program — see which projects were funded.
Wellness tools and insights: MATFORCE is continuing its virtual learning series in the new year, with sessions on self-care, stress management, and resiliency. Free virtual presentations feature expert speakers and require registration — get all the details.
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.
Protect your nest egg: Savvy investors are turning to gold amidst today’s inflation, national debt, and market uncertainty for a reason. It holds its value when everything else feels shaky. Case in point: it’s up ~62% since this month last year. If you’re curious about adding it and other precious metals to your portfolio, American Hartford has a super helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free, and definitely worth a read — check it out here.
*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!
Highlights this week:
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🫶 We got your back
A powerhouse lineup awaits: Findlay Toyota Center is gearing up for a busy 2026 with concerts, family fun, and live shows. Styx will perform January 11, with Clint Black set for March 27. The Harlem Globetrotters, North America Arenacross Championship, The Barricade Boys, and Three Dog Night are also on the calendar later this year. Check out the full lineup.
Beat the cabin fever: Let the kids burn energy while you actually sit for a minute at Park Collective, a climate-controlled indoor playscape with free admission and a comfy seating/work area for grown-ups. Easy, low-stress fun when the weather or your sanity says stay inside.
Pickleball, without the wind: Get weekday spins at Espire Sports, a local pickleball hub with drop-in play, leagues, and clinics, plus simple app booking for members and pay-to-play. When wind, crowds, or motivation act up in Prescott, this spot keeps rallies going, no excuses.
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📆 Around town this week
All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🧶 Beginning Crochet: Tote-ally Hooked @ Prescott Valley Public Library | Monday (1/5) at 11:00 AM – Whether you’ve only tangled yarn or secretly eyed everyone’s farmers market totes, this beginner series teaches you to crochet a sturdy basket bag you’ll actually use. It’s a 3-week class in the Program Room, first floor, and you must attend week one, or you’re bumped.
📝 Creative Writing: The Protagonist Lab @ Prescott Valley Public Library | Wednesday (1/7) at 12:00 PM – Sharpen your story chops with a four-week workshop on building protagonists who actually breathe, not another LinkedIn bio. Expect exercises, real-life mining, and character soul searching, and heads up, first class is required or you are out until the next series. PC Lab, second floor.
🧘 Uncensored Women’s Healing @ Compelled Coaching | Wednesday (1/7) at 5:30 PM – Ready to swap small talk for real talk? This eight-week, in-person women’s healing series in Prescott brings candid conversation, grounded practices, and a solid crew that shows up. No crystals required, just curiosity, community, and the kind of support you actually keep showing up for.
🧪 Yes! Steam Lab @ Prescott Public Library | Thursday (1/8) at 4:00 PM – Got a curious kid who loves science? The library’s STEAM lab lets grades two to five grow crystal snowflake ornaments with borax, plus lessons on solutions, supersaturation, and states of matter, and they head home with a keepsake while you enjoy a quiet evening.
🎨 January Paint n Sip @ Founding Fathers Collective | Thursday (1/8) at 5:30 PM – Grab a glass and channel your inner Bob Ross at Founding Fathers Collective. A coach walks you through a fun piece while you linger over good food, better drinks, and that FFC vibe. Artsy without the attitude, and you leave with something you can hang.
🤠 James Garner’s Tribute to Johnny Cash @ Elks Theatre and Performing Arts Center | Friday (1/9) at 7:00 PM – Think you know Johnny Cash by heart? James Garner’s tribute nails the Man in Black’s sound, stories, and swagger, rolling through Folsom Prison Blues, Ring of Fire, and more, all road tested at Folsom and San Quentin. Polished, heartfelt, and locally approved.
🚛 Toughest Monster Truck Tour @ Findlay Toyota Center | Friday (1/9) at 7:30 PM – Ready to let your inner eight-year-old drive? Monster trucks and motocross take over Findlay Toyota Center with DIRT CREW, Blockhead, Dozer, and Maximus, yes, loud enough to rattle fillings. Snag tickets with code FTC26 for $5 off and a free Pit Pass, bring earplugs, kids.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Prescott report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 51°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 16%
A slight chance of rain showers before 11am. Partly sunny. High near 51, with temperatures falling to around 49 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 2 to 7 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 52°F – Low: 35°F – Precip: 9%
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 2 to 6 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 3 mph.
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