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 the news
Local happenings: Prescott’s longest-serving barber still trims hometown heads, new fire engine boosts Highway 89 coverage, and local native plant garden earns national accreditation — catch up here.
State-level stories: One weekly mentoring session boosting college odds, a 30 year old sandstone golf course with canyon views, and new state payouts for exonerees — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Housing sales slump worries the Feds, Idaho secures foster kids social security payments, and Mitsubishi recalls Outlanders for faulty liftgate gas springs — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Read aloud to friendly therapy dogs
- Watch artists paint Prescott’s picturesque pine forests
- Get help applying for AHCCCS and SNAP
- Learn winter gardening at Prescott Valley Library
- Avoid surprises with $300 off auto repair coverage
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Brews: Summer’s calling for something bold and unexpected. You could keep sipping the same old lager or head to must-visit breweries with sprawling patios, creative food trucks, and award-winning pints.
Gardening: Trying to grow tomatoes in July in Phoenix? Arizona gardening plays by its own rules. Our monthly planting guide shows exactly what to sow and when—from scorching desert valleys to pine-covered mountains—for a year-round bounty.
DIY: Ready to tackle that 11 PM leaky faucet call? A basic set of wrenches, screwdrivers and pliers turns you into the household hero. With got these tools, you’re set for whatever home surprises come next.
Coffee: For those who believe coffee is less “morning fuel” and more “liquid art form,” Wild Iris Coffeehouse has you covered. From single-origin beans roasted with nerdy precision to the kind of pour-overs that make drip coffee seem like a distant bad dream, this is where caffeine meets craftsmanship.
Hair: More than 50% of women experience hair thinning at some point in their lives. Whether it’s stress, aging, hormonal shifts, or genetics, there are more solutions than ever for boosting healthy hair growth. Take this free quiz to explore your options.
📆 Around town this week
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This week
🎱 Bingo @ Prescott Valley Active Adult Center | Tuesday (8/26) at 1:30pm – Clear your schedule and gather the crew for a bingo night that costs nothing to enter and just $20 for all your game cards. Expect elbow bumps over spilled coffee, the thrill of daubing elusive numbers, and bragging rights that outrank your aunt’s knitting trophies.
🎤 Prescott Writers: Open Mic Night @ Prescott Public Library | Tuesday (8/26) at 6:00pm – Open mic night is taking over the library’s back room, welcoming anyone with six minutes to share poetic glory or short story shenanigans. Dust off your best lines, come as a spectator primed to nod and smirk, and snag a slot early.
🎨 6th Annual Prescott Plein Air Festival @ Yavapai College Prescott Art Gallery | Wednesday (8/27) at 9:00am – Prescott Art Gallery’s annual plein air festival floods our pines, lakes, and downtown with 19 artists, each pretending your backyard view deserves a canvas. Stroll trails, chat with painters, and casually judge landscapes as they happen.
🧘 Learn Tai Chi: Meditation in Motion @ Mayer Public Library | Friday (8/29) at 10:30am – Slow down, breathe deep, and move with intention in this Tai Chi session led by a certified instructor. Perfect for teens through older adults, this class blends gentle flow with powerful benefits—think better balance, less stress, and a calmer mind. It’s wellness in motion, one graceful step at a time.
🤠 Legends of the Old West @ Library Community Room | Friday (8/29) at 2:00pm – Who needs another desert sunset when you can hear real frontier tales? Spirit of Arizona Tours guide Jarrod Riddle will swap ooey-gooey myths for dusty facts in a free dive into the folks, landmarks, and artifacts that made Arizona more legend than landscape. Saddle optional.
This weekend
🏃 Jan Alfano Trail Parkrun @ Jan Alfano Trail | Saturday (8/30) at 7:30am – Whether you’re chasing a PR or just strolling with coffee on your mind, this free 5K is all about community and movement. No gear, no pressure—just a gorgeous trail, good vibes, and a finish line that leads straight to Method Coffee with new friends. Lace up and join the global parkrun crew.
🔍 Discovery Saturday @ Highlands Center for Natural History | Saturday (8/30) at 9:00am – Whether you can’t tell a prairie flower from your neighbor’s socks or you’re already turning your backyard into a wildflower masterpiece, the Highlands Center’s free Discovery Saturday has your name on it. Wander the gardens, geek out at learning stations, and earn your land-steward cred.
🎪 Faire on the Square @ Courthouse Plaza | Saturday (8/30) at 9:00am – Think the only Wild West action around here involves a tumbleweed in your living room? Swing by the square for handcrafted finds, charming Western reenactment skits, and a photo booth that might finally catch your good side.
💆 Healing Arts Fair @ Earth and Herbs Arizona | Saturday (8/30) at 11:00am – When your go-to spa day feels as exciting as watching grass grow, swing by the monthly Healing Arts Fair. You’ll sample tarot, Reiki, henna, and a curious mix of shamans and life coaches. Then pay-what-you-can for a sound bath that convinces your chakras they matter.
🎵 Pearl Ridge Live @ Whiskey River Tavern | Sunday (8/31) at 1:00pm – At Whiskey River Tavern, Pearl Ridge’s rich country-folk harmonies fold into your whiskey like they were made for each other. It’s the kind of feel-good night where your boots get more action than your inbox, and nobody mentions work.
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/26 Bingo @ Prescott Valley Active Adult Center – 1:30 pm
- 8/26 Open Mic Night @ Prescott Public Library – 6 pm
- 8/27 Jam Session @ Jersey Lilly Saloon – 7 pm
- 8/28 Concert Series @ Camp Verde Community Library – 5 pm
- 8/28 Hit Squad 17 @ Yavapai County Courthouse Plaza – 6:30 pm
- 8/29 Soulful Sunset Singers @ Grand Highland Hotel – 5 pm
- 8/30 Faire on the Square @ Courthouse Plaza – 9 am
- 8/31 Pearl Ridge @ Whiskey River – 1 pm
🏠️ This house is wild
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Listed by: Cherra M Savage (HomeSmart)
Perched above Prescott on a private 1.12-acre hilltop, this Crystal Creek custom home serves up 270-degree mountain views from nearly every angle. The tile roof and classic architecture set a stately vibe, while native landscaping and deer sightings keep things delightfully wild. Over 1,000 square feet of covered decks mean there’s always a front-row seat for those Arizona sunsets or impromptu wildlife shows.
Inside, nearly 4,000 square feet of living space includes vaulted ceilings, skylights, and a stone-faced fireplace that practically begs for a good book. The kitchen is a chef’s playground with maple cabinetry, double convection ovens, and a walk-in pantry that could hide a small army. Just a quick stroll lands you in Prescott’s bustling Town Square, but the only thing you’ll hear from home is the breeze.
