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Quilters show to have Western theme

Hourly drawings will be held to give Quilts of Honor to veterans

More than 150 quilts are set to dot the Chino Valley Quilters’ 2018 show, which has been given a Western theme this year, according to chairperson Lucille Hurley.

Rotary Balloon Fest returns; seven balloons to glow Saturday evening

After two years of not being able to pay for and have it, the Prescott Valley Rotary Club is bringing back the Prescott Valley Rotary Balloon Fest and is putting a new spin on it, said Rotary President Chuck Abbott.

Four threats to Paulden water, CWAG president says

Big Chino Pumped Storage Project presents the smallest threat

Citizens Water Advocacy Group (CWAG) President and Sierra Club Yavapai Group Chair Gary Beverly outlined four threats to Paulden Water at the Central Highlands Natural Resources Preservation Group meeting Thursday, Sept. 13.

Corridor Calendar: Week of Sept. 21

CORDES LAKES Trunk-or-Treat will be held at the Cordes Lakes Community Center on Wednesday, Oct. 31, Wednesday, starting at 6 p.m.

Corridor Calendar: Week of Sept. 7

CORDES LAKES Cordes Lakes Days, to be held Sept. 15, is in planning with the parade starting at the center and going to 50’s Diner, where the event will be held.

What to expect during Patriot Week in Prescott Valley starting Sept. 8

Healing Field one part of weeklong events

The flags will be up and visible Friday morning as volunteers finish placing them on the grounds of the Prescott Valley Civic Center, 7501 E. Civic Circle Drive.

Iconic PV Motel to be demolished to make way for new Circle K

The Prescott Valley Motel’s angular red-arrow sign has flashed a neon welcome to area visitors for more than 50 years. But sometime next year, the motel — and perhaps its iconic sign too — will disappear forever.

Corridor Calendar: Week of August 31

Cordes Lakes Days, to be held Sept. 15, is in planning with the parade starting at the Center and going to 50’s Diner, where the event will be held.

Corridor Calendar: Week of August 24

Cordes Lakes Days, which will be held Sept. 15, is in planning for the parade.

PV Police hires civilian phlebotomist

Collects evidence, draws blood, takes fingerprints

The Prescott Valley Police Department has trained its first civilian phlebotomist, Misty Edwards.

Fossils, forensics and flight topics for summer camp

17 students attended PV School’s first STEM camp in June

Prescott Valley School hosted its first ever STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) Summer Camp.

Corridor Calendar: Week of August 15

CORDES LAKES Produce is available at the Cordes Lakes Community Center, 16357 S, Cordes Lakes Drive, on Aug. 23. Sign-up starts at 7 a.m. and doors CLOSE at 9 a.m.

Purple Heart Day at the Prescott VA

Aug. 7 was Purple Heart Day and it was celebrated at the Prescott VA with awarding of certificates to two World War II veterans currently at the care facility.

Corridor calendar: Cordes Lakes Days planning underway

Cordes Lakes Days is in the planning phase with the parade starting at the Community Center and going to ’50s Diner, where the event will be held.

New Virtual Reality business operates in Chino Valley

Business has been good since opening, owner says

Since May, Sean Souva has been operating his virtual reality business, Virtual Odysseys, while based out of Chino Valley and serving the Prescott, Flagstaff and Phoenix areas.

Corridor Calendar: Week of August 3, 2018

CORDES LAKES Produce is available at the Cordes Lakes Community Center, 16357 S. Cordes Lakes Drive, on Aug. 15 and 23. Sign-up starts at 7 a.m. The doors close at 9 a.m.

5 best perennial herbs for local garden

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CVPD releases traffic plan for first day of school

Officers not authorized to issue warnings during first two weeks

The Chino Valley Unified School District’s first day of school is Monday, Aug. 6, and to prepare, the Chino Valley Police Department has released a traffic plan to facilitate and expedite traffic at certain schools.

Corridor Calendar: Week of July 27, 2018

Mark your calendar for loads of fun at Cordes Lakes Days on Sept. 15.

Arizona Science Center event at the Cordes Lakes Library included music demonstration

Vicki Caltabiano of the Arizona Science Center, out of Phoenix, was overwhelmed with the crowd at what she thought would be a little rural library.

Just what is pickleball?

It is a fairly new game being played and many aren’t aware that it is a combination of tennis, badminton and volleyball.

Corridor Calendar: Week of July 20, 2018

CORDES LAKES Through July 27, the School Food Program is available at the Cordes Lakes Community Center, 16357 S. Cordes Lakes Drive.

Water restrictions lifted for Prescott Valley residents

Record usage, well repairs necessitated conservation alert

After a week of Level 2 water restrictions, the Town of Prescott Valley has lifted the restrictions as of 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 10.

Help with school supplies offered to families in need

Consider donating supplies, money

More than 1,200 schoolchildren benefitted from the community’s good will and donations of school supplies this past year through the Coalition for Compassion and Justice (CCJ) and its Fair Start program.

Corridor Calendar: Week of July 11, 2018

Through July 27, the School Food Program is available at the Cordes Lakes Community Center, 16357 S. Cordes Lakes Drive. Breakfast is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to noon.

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