Happenings…

 May 2013

(Friday, May 10)

The CHUCK SHEPPARD MEMORIAL ROPING fundraiser is Friday night at the Prescott Rodeo GBrounds. Gates open at 5. Tickets $10.

A LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER and WELLNESS CLINIC is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Yavapai Humane Society, and a walk-in-vaccination clinic is every Friday. More information at yavapaihumane.org, or 771-0547. [every week]

(Saturday, May 11)

Join Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, Saturday, May 11, from 9 to 10:30 for “Breakfast with Jade the Mountain Lion”.  $7. RSVP to 778-4242.

Retired U.S. Geological Survey geologist Ed Wolfe will discuss, Human Effects on the Hydrologic System at the Citizens Water Advocacy Group at 10 Saturday morning, May 11, at the Granite Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Prescott.

The Mountain Artists Guild’s FINE ART AND WINE FESTIVAL runs from 10 to 5 Saturday and Sunday on the courthouse plaza with live entertainment all day.

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 40 of Chino Valley is serving BLUE PLATE SPECIAL dinners from 5 to 7 Saturday at The American Legion at the corner of Highway 89 and Road 3 South. $7. [2^nd & 4th Saturday]

The 9^th Annual Prescott Highland Games run from 9 to 5 Saturday, (May 11) at Watson lake Park with entertainment by thet Wicked Tinkers, athletic competitions, herding dogs and more.

Join the Chino Valley Noontimers Lions Club for its third annual SPAGHETTI DINNER from noon to 7 p.m. at the Chino Valley Senior Center. $7.

The 27^th annual Prescott FINE ART AND WINE FESTIVAL is all day at the Prescott Courthouse Plaza Saturday and Sunday, May 11 and 12.

Learn about the hardships and joys of being Married to a Working Cowboy at 1 Saturday (May 11) at the Phippen Museum with moderator Sally Harper Bates and several hard-working cowboy wives.

(Sunday, May 12)

Empty Bowls and Empty Pie Plates — a brunch fundraiser for the Stepping Stones Agency – 10 to 1 Sunday, May 12, at the Rock Springs Café off I-17 at Exit 242, with bowls and plates by local artists for $10. RSVP to 623-374-5794 .

(Thursday, May 16)

THE ADVENTURES OF JAMMY DODGER, a family musical theatre production, plays at 2 and 7 Thursday, May 16, and at 2 Friday, May 17, at the Prescott Center for the Arts. $10.

A free FIRESIDE CHAT with Dr. Doyle of Granite Mountain Homecare and Hospice is at 3 Thursday at Las Fuentes Resort Village in Prescott.

(Friday, May 17)

The 35^th annual Yavapai County Contractors Association’s HOME AND GARDEN SHOW runs from 9 to 5 Friday and Saturday, and 10 to 3 Sunday, May 19, at Tim’s Toyota center.

A LOW COST SPAY/NEUTER and WELLNESS CLINIC is Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at the Yavapai Humane Society, and a walk-in-vaccination clinic is every Friday. More information at yavapaihumane.org, or 771-0547. [every week]

(Saturday, May 18)

The Philanthropic Educational Organization’s first Gallery Gala featuring artisans from Prescott, Prescott Valley, Dewey and Humboldt.  The Open House on-juried art show will take place at the StoneRidge Golf Club in Prescott Valley on May 18 from 5 PM until 9 PM.  Included in the show will be paintings, wood carvings, wood turning projects, copper relief, pottery and sculptures. $30 donation includes Hors D’Oeuvres, wine or non-alcoholic beverage with a souvenir wine glass.  Live music will be provided by “The Mix.”  Proceeds will benefit women through multiple scholarship programs supported by P.E.O.  RSVP at 772-0002 by May 8.  After 5 PM attire is suggested.

GO OUTDOORS at the Frontier Village Shopping Center from 9 to 4 Saturday and Sunday (May 18, 19), with experts in camping, fishing, travel, biking, cooking and more!

A period fashion show REMEMBER WHEN: FASHION THROUGH THE AGES is at 1 Saturday at the Elks Opera House.

The Prescott Film Festival presents, Liars, Fires & Bears, a drama/comedy about a street-smart little girl who is looking for her big brother, at 1 Saturday (May 18) in building 28 at Yavapai College.

A free talk, Is Your Child’s Food Safe? follows a family non-gmo dinner at New Frontiers Natural Marketplace at 5 Saturday (May 18) at New Frontiers. Information at gmofreeprescottaz.com.

(Sunday, May 19)

A free one-woman show by Gail Manghum, RAISIN’ HELLWITH MOLLY IVINS, about the well-known political journalist, is at 2 Sunday, May 19, at the Prescott Library.

Author Pam Houston will present a reading of her book CONTENTS MAY HAVE SHIFTED at 3 Sunday, May 19, at the Yavapai College Performance Arts Center.

(Monday, May 20)

          Free FAMILY CAREGIVER CLASSES with breakfast, are 9 to noon Monday and Tuesday, May 20 and 21, at the Margaret T. Morris Center in Prescott. RSVP to (877)521-3500.

(Friday, May 24)

It’s a full moon at the zoo…bring a flash light for Zoo by Moonlight at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary from 8 pm-9:30, Friday (May 24)!  It’s a great time to see the Sanctuary’s nocturnal residents out and about. (June 23, July 22, August 20, September 19)

(Saturday, May 25)

The Phippen Museum’s 39^th Annual Western Art Show and Sale is Memorial Day weekend, May 25 through 27 from 9 to 5 Saturday and Sunday, and 9 to 3 Monday at the courthouse plaza.

At 2 at Peregrine Book Company, author Ronny de Jong will give a presentation about and sign copies of her book “Rising Sun“.

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 40 of Chino Valley is serving BLUE PLATE SPECIAL dinners from 5 to 7 Saturday at The American Legion at the corner of Highway 89 and Road 3 South. $7. [2^nd & 4th Saturday]

(Saturday, June 1)

The Folk Arts Fair before, or this is your first time, there will be plenty of things to see and do this June first and second. Come and immerse yourself and your family in the welcoming historic ambience at our 40th Folk Arts Fair. Daily admission is $3.00 for Museum members, $7.00 for adult non-members and free for those under 18. The Fair is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

(Saturday, July 13)

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.