
Jesse Bertel is a videographer and reporter for The Daily Courier, Prescott Valley Tribune and Chino Valley Review, part of the Prescott News Network.

Local authors and comic book vendors set up shop at the first Chino Valley Author Expo and Comic-Con Convention at Chino Valley High School Friday and Saturday, June 24-25.

Do you like comic books and supporting local artists? Area residents don’t need to travel all the way down to Phoenix to experience the sights and sounds of a comic book convention, because the first Chino Valley Author Expo and Comic-Con Convention is bringing authors to Chino Valley High School, located at 760 E. Center St., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 24 and 25.

The Polynesian Siva dancers performed at Memory Park as part of the Chino Valley Library Summer Reading Program. The program features events, workshops, and fun activities every week.

Prescott resident Joey Sensing just won the Sportsman’s Warehouse Special Edition RAM Giveaway. The contest was nationwide with over 375,000 entries.

Due to popular demand, the Chino Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications early for the 35th annual Territorial Days Parade.

The Prescott Jazz Summit in coordination with Under the Elk Productions continues its jazz concert series “A Jazz Journey at the Elks,” with “Jazz Goes to Broadway,” on Saturday, June 11, at the Elks Performing Arts Center Crystal Hall on the third floor, 117 E. Gurley St.

Keep the kids excited about learning while school’s out at the Chino Valley Library Summer Reading Program. The program features events, workshops, and fun activities every week starting with a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Dancers from Lessons by Lexe, a dance studio located at 3250 Gateway Blvd., Suite 106, Prescott, won multiple awards at the Celebrity Dance Competition in Mesa, which took place April 29–May 1.
The Chino Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for its new location, 199 N. Highway 89, Thursday, May 19.

Cruise-In For the Veterans held its 10th annual car show Saturday at the Gateway Mall in Prescott to benefit local veterans groups.