🌱 Free Alzheimer’s training for providers coming to Cottonwood this September

Coffee in hand, Cottonwood? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Free Alzheimer’s training for providers coming to Cottonwood this September
• Cornville stabbing call brings Cottonwood police assistance request

Also on today's calendar: MAGIC HUNKS AUSTRALIAN TAKE OVER COTTONWOOD,AZ!! and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What kind of shoes do frogs wear? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; hot, with a high of 107 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: A p.m. t-storm in spots, temps: high: 99, low: 76.
• Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 99 and low of 73 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Free Alzheimer's Training Events Announced in Yavapai County (signalsaz.com) — Healthcare providers in and around Cottonwood can attend a free Alzheimer’s and dementia training on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, at The Lux on AZ-89A. The session offers practical care strategies, CME/CE credits, and networking, with a second event the next day in Prescott.
   

• Man stabbed in Cornville (journalaz.com subscription) — Cottonwood Police confirmed they were called to assist Yavapai County deputies after a stabbing was reported Monday evening, July 20, off Pumphouse Road in Cornville. Deputies arrested a suspect before Cottonwood officers arrived, and no further details were released by the sheriff’s office before deadline.
   

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📸 Around Cottonwood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Cottonwood

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday July 26

• Andrew McGowan →
  Lux Verde Hotel, 301 AZ-89A, Cottonwood
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Monday July 27

• Teacher Work Day
  Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District No. 6 (Cottonwood) Cottonwood, AZ 86326
  7:30 am

Wednesday July 29

• ALL STAFF WELCOME BACK EVENT @ District Office
  Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District No. 6 (Cottonwood) 1 N Willard St, Cottonwood, AZ 863263651, USA
  8:00 am
• CCS Open House
  Cottonwood Community School 500 E Mingus Ave, Cottonwood, AZ 86326, USA
  4:30 pm

Saturday August 1

• MAGIC HUNKS AUSTRALIAN TAKE OVER COTTONWOOD,AZ!! →
  Main Stage Sports Bar & Naughty Burgers, 1 S Main St, Cottonwood
  8:00 pm

Sunday August 23

• LA's Squid Pisser with Special Guests TBA →
  Queen B Vinyl Café, 102 E Pima St, Cottonwood
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday July 27

• Teacher Work Day
  Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District No. 6 (Cottonwood) Cottonwood, AZ 86326
  7:30 am

Wednesday July 29

• ALL STAFF WELCOME BACK EVENT @ District Office
  Cottonwood-Oak Creek School District No. 6 (Cottonwood) 1 N Willard St, Cottonwood, AZ 863263651, USA
  8:00 am
• CCS Open House
  Cottonwood Community School 500 E Mingus Ave, Cottonwood, AZ 86326, USA
  4:30 pm

Sunday August 9

• Andrew McGowan w/ Contrabanditos →
  10-12 Lounge, 910 Main St, Clarkdale
  5:00 pm

Thursday August 13

• Intergroup Monthly Meeting →
  Central Mountain Intergroup, 3900 E Western Dr Suite C, Cottonwood
  7:00 pm

Tuesday August 18

• Yavapai County Master Gardener Talk →
  Clark Memorial Library, 39 N 9th St, Clarkdale
  1:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Missing scruffy small dog with wrapped front paws today, Broken Saddle area.
  Very timid. Runs if chased. If spotted call 928 3010606 (Nextdoor Verde Village)
• Clean food.
  Consistent quality. Great staff. Wonderful owners. You won’t be sorry. Everything is delicious here. (Nextdoor On The Greens)

• Goodwill Industries of Central and Northern Arizona posted a job opening for Donation Attendant Part Time in Cottonwood. Apply here.
• Disabledperson, Inc posted a job opening for Stocking Team Associate at Walmart in Cottonwood, Arizona in Cottonwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cottonwood here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Camp Verde

• Camp Verde to hire an interim town manager (journalaz.com)
• Arizona Primary Results: Biggs, Petersen, Kolodin, Yee Win Key GOP Nominations (azfreenews.com)
• Severe flooding forces Out of Africa Wildlife Park to close (fox10phoenix.com)

Sedona

• Sedona without the crowds? Here's what to do this summer (azfamily.com)
• Rotary Club of Sedona Red Rocks donates to school districts (redrocknews.com)
• Sedona-Oak Creek School District OKs bonuses for returning staff (redrocknews.com)

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Ok Cottonwood! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Open-toad (Thank you Harold W. for sending it in!)
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