Happenings…

November & December 2011

* The World’s Largest Gingerbread Village adorns the lobby of the Prescott Resort. Free and open to the public. [through January 1]

(Thursday, November 24)

The Salvation Army is offering a free THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY DINNER from 10:30 to 1 Thursday at Prescott’s Mile High Middle School.

(Friday, November 25)

A LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER and WELLNESS CLINIC is 8 to noon and 1 to 5 Friday at the Yavapai Humane Society in Prescott. For more information go to yavapaihumane.org or call 771-0547. [every Friday]

 Author Kathy Lopez will sign copies of her new history book on WILLIAMSON VALLEY ROAD from 10 to 6 Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Old Stage Stop Country Store on Outer Loop Road in Williamson Valley.

* The Valley of Lights–a one-mile drive through Prescott Valley’s Fain Park, opens Friday and features lighted and animated seasonal displays. [Nov 24 thru Dec 30]

*  The Wild Lights Holiday Display lights up the holidays Friday and Saturday nights from 6 to 9 beginning this Friday the  Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary. [thru Dec 31]

(Saturday, November 26)

Gather at Prescott’s downtown Courthouse Plaza at 6 Saturday night to watch the lighted costumes and floats of the 16th Annual Holiday Light Parade.

Enjoy MORTIMER FAMILY FARMS Pumpkin Festival from 11 to 5 Saturday and Sunday at Highways 69 and 169 in Dewey. [November?]

Take a guided tour of PRESCOTT’S MURALS at 11 and 2 Saturday and Sunday. Meet at the Chamber of Commerce office. [Friday, Saturdays]

NATURALIST FIELD DAY HIKES begin at 8 and 10:30 Wednesday and Saturday morning at the Highlands Center. [Wednesday & Saturday]

CELEBRATE ARIZONA MUSIC with Old Friends and holiday music at 7:30 Saturday at the Sharlot Hall Museum.

Take a free tour of the Museum at 1 Saturday. Meet at the Lawler Exhibit Center. Information at 445-3122. [every Saturday]

Test your luck at CLUB BINGO at 1:30 Saturday at the Boys and Girls Club on 335 E. Aubrey Street in Prescott. [every Saturday]

 A DID YA’ KNOW free Humanities Lecture on Early Prescott Education is 2 Sunday, November 27, at Sharlot Hall Museum.

(Sunday, November 27)

Bring the whole family to HOLIDAY MOVIE NIGHT starting at 2 Sunday, November 27, at Yavapai College, with the movie, “Elf” showing at 3.

 

(Thursday, December 1)

The timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, runs at 7:30 Thursday, Friday and Saturday, December 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, and at 2 p.m. Dec. 3, 4, and 10, at the Prescott Center for the Arts.

Don’t miss BINGO at noon Thursdays and Sundays at the Prescott Adult Center. [weekly]

The Yavapai Amateur Radio Club’s monthly meeting is at 7 Thursday at the Industrial Arts building #404 at Granite Mountain Middle School in Prescott. [every first Thursday]

(Friday, December 2)

Discuss mysteries at a MYSTERY BOOK GROUP at 2 Friday at the Prescott Public Library. Information at 777-1526. [first Fridays]

 Holiday Festival of Lights Parade starts at 5 Friday at the Prescott Valley Civic Center.

(Saturday, December 3)

Santa visits Arizona’s Christmas City in the festive CHRISTMAS PARADE around Prescott’s Courthouse Plaza at 1 Saturday, followed by the annual COURTHOUSE LIGHTING at 6 at the plaza.

Step back in time at Sharlot Hall Museum’s FRONTIER CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Saturday after Prescott’s Courthouse Lighting Ceremony .

(Wednesday, December 7)

Discuss POETRY at 1 Wednesday morning at the Prescott Public Library. [First Wednesday]

(Friday, December 9)

A LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER and WELLNESS CLINIC is 8 to noon and 1 to 5 Friday at the Yavapai Humane Society in Prescott. For more information go to yavapaihumane.org or call 771-0547. [every Friday]

Prescott Valley and Humboldt gardeners are invited to the

MOUNTAIN VIEW GARDEN CLUB at 1:30 Friday. Call 775-4993 for more information. [2nd Fridays]

The holiday favorite, ACKER MUSICAL SHOWCASE returns to Downtown Prescott Friday from 5:30 to 8:30 with more than one hundred of the area’s entertainers performing in businesses.

 

Prescott POPS: Christmas around the World

December 11

Embrace the spirit and joy of Christmas as the POPS Symphony and POPS Festival Chorus perform many of your holiday music favorites. Visit their website for more information: www.prescottsymphony.com.

Santa with the Animals

December 11

Santa with the Animals in Prescott is a wonderful holiday event for the entire family. Santa pays a visit to the animals and guests of Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary.

(Tuesday, December 12)

Meet with other book lovers for the TUESDAY MORNING CLUB at 10 a.m., at the Prescott Public Library. [second Tuesday]

(Wednesday, December 14)

Discuss POETRY at 6:30 Wednesday at the Prescott Valley Civic Center. [Second Wednesday]

JUST FOR GROWNUPS international film series presents a free film a 6:30 Wednesday at the Prescott Library. [2nd Wednesday]

(Thursday, December 15)

Don’t miss BINGO at noon Thursdays and Sundays at the Prescott Adult Center. [weekly]

Discuss the environment with fellow-enthusiasts at GREEN DRINKS, from 4:30 to 6:30 Thursday at The Raven Café. [3rd Thursday]

(Friday, December 16)

The THIRD FRIDAY CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES features a free concert at 4 at the Prescott Library. [third Friday]

 

Elves Weekend Downtown

December 16-18

Come on down and join the fun and activities! There will be strolling carolers and musicians, special promotions and refreshments in the shops, elves prancing with random acts of kindness, a drawing for a $500 shopping spree at Bashford Court, a children’s coloring contest, and shops open late for your last-minute purchases!

Prescott Center for the Arts Presents: A Cowboy Christmas

December 17

They’re back in the saddle again, or at least back on our stage! Arizona’s favorite Cowboy Poets and musicians return to the PCA for another special holiday evening.

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          A LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER and WELLNESS CLINIC is 8 to noon and 1 to 5 Friday at the Yavapai Humane Society in Prescott. For more information go to yavapaihumane.org or call 771-0547. [every Friday]

Rid your house or barn of mice and other pests the environmentally safe and efficient way by adopting a BARN CAT from United Animal Friends. More information by calling 776-3018.

Donations for the UAF FOOD BANK FOR PETS can be dropped off every Sunday from noon to three at the Petco in Frontier village, or food and blankets can be left in the collections boxes at any of the Olsen’s Grain stores in the tri-city area.

RESCUE PUPPIES AND KITTENS are ready for new homes, including pug, border collie, blue heeler, and golden retriever mixes. Call 899-3942 or unitedanimalfriends.org for more information.