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🌱 How this week’s monsoon flooding battered Prescott Valley neighborhoods and roads.

Prescott, Arizona Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Prescott! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • How this week’s monsoon flooding battered Prescott Valley neighborhoods and roads.
  • Why Prescott’s Whiskey Row just made a ā€œcutest main streetsā€ list
  • Artist David Harlan spent his final creative years in Prescott.

Also on today's calendar: Sip & Paint and 5 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Janet K.!

Today's riddle: Why were the soldiers tired on April 1st? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 91 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 95, low: 70.
  • Saturday: Warm; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 95 and low of 70 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

• Monsoon Flooding Impacts Globe and Prescott Areas (gilavalleycentral.net) — Severe monsoon storms have drenched the Prescott area, with Prescott Valley hit hardest as fast-moving floodwaters up to five feet deep damaged homes, apartments, and vehicles. Emergency crews and the Red Cross are assisting displaced residents, sandbag sites are open, and officials are urging locals to stay alert and never drive through flooded roads as storms continue.
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• TheseĀ 9 ArizonaĀ towns have the cutest main streets (coppercourier.com) — Prescott’s historic Whiskey Row and Courthouse Plaza earn a top spot among Arizona’s most photogenic main streets, praised for Old West saloons, Victorian architecture, and walkable charm. The list also features Bisbee, Sedona, Jerome, and other small towns, but Prescott stands out as a must-stroll downtown for locals to rediscover and visitors to explore.
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• Field Study #17 (ca. 1970) by David Harlan (artsy.net) — Artist David Harlan, known for gallery shows across the U.S. and even London, spent his final years living and working in Prescott after nearly two decades in Santa Fe. The brief biography traces his journey from Kansas to New Mexico and finally to Prescott, where he continued painting until his death in 2023.
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šŸ“ø Around Prescott

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šŸ“ø This little lizard thought it could find camouflage on this Javalina's butt, not so much!! —Janet K. Like

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šŸ—“ Upcoming Events in Prescott

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ā˜… Featured events ā˜…

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Other local events
    Saturday July 25
  • Sip & Paint →
    Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary, 1403 Heritage Park Rd, Prescott
    4:00 pm
  • Sunday July 26
  • Fairweather Social Club: Drinks, Live Music & More →
    The Crescent Bar at Fairweather Social Club, 224 N Cortez St, Prescott
    12:00 pm
  • Monday July 27
  • Sophomore Schedule Pick Up
    Prescott Unified District Prescott, AZ 86301
    9:00 am
  • Tuesday July 28
  • Freshman Schedule Pick Up
    Prescott Unified District Prescott, AZ 86301
    9:00 am
  • Wednesday July 29
  • PHS Make-Up Schedule Pick Up
    Prescott Unified District Prescott, AZ 86301
    9:00 am
  • Thursday July 30
  • MH Schedule Pick Up
    Prescott Unified District Prescott, AZ 86301
    7:30 am
  • Tuesday August 4
  • GMUES Meet The Teacher/Schedule Pick Up
    Prescott Unified District Prescott, AZ 86301
    3:30 pm

šŸ—“ Events Nearby

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šŸ’¬ Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Prescott resident helps other retirees discover talents, creativity through lapidary —Beth Richman Read on Patch
  • Great hair cut and color and highlights by Christina at Sapphire and Opal at the mall!
    Reasonably priced!! Awesome! The best I’ve ever had (Nextdoor Prescott Lakes)
  • ā€¼ļøFOUND DOGā€¼ļø We found this dog in the Antelope meadows / pronghorn ranch area around 2pm.
    Please text/call 928-899-9184 if this is your pup! (Nextdoor Pinon Oaks)
  • Arizona Staffing posted a job opening for Overnight Grocery Clerk in Prescott. Apply here.
  • Dignity Health posted a job opening for Medical Receptionist Orthopedics in Prescott. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Prescott here.

šŸ—ž Nearby News

Prescott Valley

  • Summer Concert Finale in Prescott Valley (signalsaz.com)
  • 7557 Fieldstone Dr, Prescott Valley, AZ 86315 (zillow.com)
  • 5 feet of floodwater damages apartments, displaces residents in Prescott Valley (azfamily.com)

Chino Valley

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Ok Prescott! 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: They just finished a March of 31 days (Thank you Pete P. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Prescott

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Prescott

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.