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Rise and shine, Prescott! In today’s planning-your-week edition: Luxury home listing, fast track permit program, and 16th annual film festival + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
Your insurance won't cover a $12,000 HVAC bill: If your furnace quits before it warms up, your homeowners insurance will tell you it's a "maintenance issue" and wish you luck. Insurance covers sudden disasters. It doesn't cover the systems that wear out over time, and those are the expensive ones. A home warranty is built for exactly this. HVAC, water heater, appliances, plumbing, electrical... all covered for less than $1/day with no age restrictions on what's covered. You call, they send a tech, you pay a service fee. They handle the rest. This one's $150 off right now.* |
01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Prescott’s luxury market shines: A Prescott home is listed at $3,395,000, putting a spotlight on the city’s luxury housing scene and what top-tier prices mean for northern Arizona homebuyers -- tour the full listing.
Easier home project approvals: Prescott launched a Fast Track Permit Program, streamlining approvals for common home improvement projects verified through inspection, promising quicker, more convenient service for homeowners and contractors citywide -- read the full story.
A downtown camera milestone: C-SPAN spotlighted Prescott’s Whiskey Row webcam on July 4, showcasing Talking Glass Media’s camera with real-time downtown views for weather, traffic, and community life, a milestone for the network -- read the full story.
The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you’ve been on the same plan for years, you might be paying way more than you need to. It’s an easy one to forget about, but switching could save you up to $600 this year. Case in point: I shopped around and ended up cutting my premium in half — this free comparison tool makes it easy.*
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Home insurance premiums jumped 12% last year alone: That's on top of years of increases that have outpaced inflation. Before you blindly renew with your current insurer, a free comparison tool matches your home with top-rated insurers so you can see quotes side by side, in about two minutes. Some homeowners find hundreds in savings, and if you don't find a better policy, you stay put knowing you checked — see your options.* Highlights this week: |
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Hat game, upgraded: Whether your straw needs reshaping, your felt needs a little TLC, or you’re finally committing to a hat that fits your face, Diamond D Ranchwear does custom shaping, restoration, and upscale western wear that actually lasts. Local tip, let them fine-tune your brim and you’ll feel ten feet taller.
Secret sips, anyone? Slip into the basement at Kimmyz Secret Saloon this week for a cozy, low-key hideout with legit cocktails and a steady stream of live music. Perfect for weeknights when you want conversation-level volume, then a little groove once the amps warm up. Prescott’s best kept not-so-secret.
Fresh lashes this week: The Rose Room Aesthetics is your neighborly spot for custom eyelash extensions, facials, and waxing from a licensed aesthetician who actually listens. Low-drama, high-glam results that survive errands, coffee runs, and surprise thunderstorms... basically, the kind of maintenance Prescott life appreciates.
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04 — Our recommendations
We got your backA handful of products and services we think are worth a look.
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05 — The event calendar Our favorite events this weekAll the best things to do this week. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎬 16th Annual Prescott Film Festival @ Jim & Linda Lee Performing Arts Center at Yavapai College | Monday (7/13) – Prescott’s film fest hits Sweet 16 with six days of indie gems, filmmaker Q&As, and pine-scented intermissions under the cool canopy. Think thoughtful stories, not capes or car chases, plus that communal hush you only get with real popcorn and your neighbors.
🫙 Hands-On Canning Workshop @ NoCo Community Kitchen | Wednesday (7/15) at 9:00 AM – Learn the real deal on pressure and water bath canning, hands on, not from your cousin's Facebook group. It is a one and a half day workshop, supplies included, $250, and limited to 12. Your pantry shelves will finally earn bragging rights.
🎗 Trails 4 Tatas Fundraiser @ Red Robin Gourmet Burgers | Wednesday (7/15) at 10:30 AM – Civic duty never tasted better, since Red Robin is kicking 20% of your bill to Trails 4 Tatas, dine in or takeout, all day. Tell your server you're with the fundraiser, treat the bottomless fries, a root beer float, and your self-satisfaction like community service.
🍴 PFM Market Food Tour (July 18) @ Prescott Farmers Market | Saturday (7/18) at 7:15 AM – Because the tomatoes are morning people, this Prescott Farmers Market food tour does breakfast the grown-up way, with morning beverage, bites and banter with 8 to 10 vendors, and a sweet finish. Cap of 12, insulated tote for haul. $99 includes donation to PFM.
🫘 CallTeks Cornhole Classic @ Founding Fathers Collective | Saturday (7/18) at 11:00 AM – If your backyard cornhole swagger needs a test, Founding Fathers hosts a double elimination throwdown that benefits Mighty Oaks Programs, supporting veterans and first responders. Expect good people, cold drinks, food, prizes, and bragging rights, plus enough friendly trash talk to warm your Prescott soul.
📿 Mala Prayer Beads Class with Celeste Holly @ The Art Hive | Saturday (7/18) at 11:00 AM – If your mindfulness could use new hardware, Art Hive hosts a decidedly Prescott mala-making class with Celeste Holly. Thread 108 wood beads, toss in a charm or three, pick string or elastic, and leave with a bracelet or necklace for meditation, for $35.
🏌 Golf Like A Girl Women's Golf Clinic @ The Club at Prescott Lakes | Saturday (7/18) at 1:00 PM – Sharpen your short game at a women’s pitching clinic in Prescott, taught by a PGA-LPGA Master who actually knows why our wedges misbehave. Clubs are provided, and each ticket quietly covers a free lesson for a mom and daughter. Good swings, good karma, local. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Prescott report Weather forecastToday — High: 91°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 57%
Showers and thunderstorms likely between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny. High near 91, with temperatures falling to around 88 in the afternoon. Southeast wind 3 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy. Low around 68, with temperatures rising to around 71 overnight. South wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 71%
Showers and thunderstorms likely between 11am and 2pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 1 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. This house is wildThis 27-acre equestrian and workshop estate packs in serious horsepower, with a 3-bed, 2-bath 2014 Capistrano custom home, a 2-bed bunkhouse, and a 100' x 70' covered arena. The barn, stalls, round pen, RV garage, and propane-heated 10-car workshop make the property a dream for animals, toys, and projects alike.
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