Prescott Valley

1978 - 2018 October 2018 Town News PV Public Library invites public to talk about future needs Casey Van Haren, new director of the Prescott Valley Public Library, #LETSTALK is conducting a Community Needs Assessment, which will be the launching pad for the library’s strategic plan for Join us for the future. Van Haren invites all community members to be involved in Community scheduled Community Conversations. Conversations Those attending will hear information on the strategic planning process and at Prescott receive important information about the library. They will then break into Valley and small discussion groups, each led by a facilitator. Light snacks will be Quailwood! provided. Two Community Conversations Valley. The second Conversation Mtn. Rd., Dewey. will take place - one on Tuesday, willGreetings, take place on Wednesday, Nov. 1 Please RSVP either by email to Oct. 30 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. in the from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. in Conference [email protected] or call 928-759- Library’s Crystal Room, third floor, RoomsMy name A & is CaseyB in Vanthe Haren,Quailwood Director 3043of the orPresc 928-759-6188ott Valley Public and letLibrary. us know The 7401 E. Civic Circle in Prescott CommunityPrescott Valley Center Public, 12725 Library Bradshaw is conducting which a Community date you will Needs be attending.Assessment, which will be the launch pad for our strategic planning. I believe it is critical to obtain meaningful input from you before any plan is developed. You can help us Gala to honor Mayor Harveyensure our futureSkoog’s programs 26 and servicesyears accurately of service reflect your tovision Town for the library in our community. The Town of Prescott Valley, will feature for more information, please call the the Skoog family, and local friends, I invite you to attend ourmemories Community Conversations Town of Prescott on one Valleyof the following at 928-759- dates: businesses and organizations will from family, 3100. gather on Sunday, November 11 at the October 30, 2018 friends, fellow November 1, 2018 5:30 – 7:30pm. 5:30 – 7:30pm. Prescott Valley Event Center to honor Crystal Room, 3rd floorcouncil InsideConference Rooms A & B Mayor Harvey Skoog. Prescott Valley Publicmembers Library and QuailwoodSAFE Community SAFE, FREECenter Mayor Skoog was appointed to the 7401 E Civic Circle, Prescottcommunity Valley 12725 BradshawHalloween Mtn. Rd, Deweyevent Prescott Valley Town Council in April members, at PV Civic Center 1984 and later served as Mayor for five along with an See page 2 years, from March 1993 to January You will hear informationelegant on the dinner, strategic planning process and receive important 1998. information about ourentertainment library. Then you will break into smallCreate-a-Tree! discussion groups, each led by a facilitator. Light snacks will be provided. Plan to join in this His current run as Mayor, from and a few great Sponsored by PV Holiday tradition Please RSVP either by email to [email protected] or call us 928-759-3043 and which he will retire in December 2018, Longtime PV Mayor surprises! the PV Early Bird Lions and 928-759-6188 and let us know which date you will be attending.See page 3 began when he won a recall election in Harvey Skoog Sponsors Arizona Business League November 2004. The community re- for this Gala Wednesday, October 31st Your library changes Sincerely, Prescott Valley Event Center 3201 N Main St. lives! New director elected him three times more, making a include the Fain Signature Group; 4-7 p.m. total of approximately 14 consecutive Joe Contadino - Universal Homes;  Come Trick-r-Treat in a safe environment offers comments. Casey  Tons of candy and treats years as Mayor. Altogether, he served Arizona Public Service; and Tucson See page 4 19 years as Mayor during his more Electric Power/Unisource Gas. Police offer tips to than 26 years of cumulative service on Tickets for the Gala will be $50 per keep kids safe the Town Council. person, or 8-person tables are available during Halloween The public is invited to the Gala, for $375. See page 4 which will begin at 5 p.m. The evening For reservations and tickets, or 1 SAFE

Sponsored by the PV Early Bird Lions and Arizona Business League Wednesday, October 31st Prescott Valley Event Center 3201 N Main St. 4-7 p.m.

 Come Trick-r-Treat in a safe environment

 Tons of candy and treats

2 Winter is approaching - time to plan your Create-A-Tree display! Join us in celebrating the popular 17th Annual Create-A-Tree Exhibit at the Prescott Valley Civic Center and Public Library! You can create a winter holiday tree to decorate the Civic Center and Library in December, all while publicizing your organization, school, or

business. Holiday trees of many shapes, sizes and themes are wanted for the display, which will be open for public viewing from Friday, November 30, 2018 through Thursday, January 3, 2019. There is no fee to participate. Creativity is encouraged! A winter holiday tree does not have to be green and have traditional decorations. Displays have been created from ladders, picture frames, books, and other business/ organizational materials. This will be a showcase of community artistic talent that will complement the annual lighting display at the Civic Center. is needed. Town of Prescott Valley, All entries must be crafted from Trees can be installed on Wednesday, Hope Hooper, c/o Create-A-Tree non-flammable materials. Your tree November 28 or Thursday, November 7501 E. Civic Circle display is limited to the tree itself; 29 between noon and 7 p.m., and Prescott Valley, AZ, 86314 side displays will not be accepted. removed no later than Thursday, Jan. Applications may also be faxed No fresh cut trees allowed. If you use 3 by 5 p.m. to 928-759-5505, or emailed to lights, you must provide your own Please complete and send the [email protected]. The Town of extension cord. Be sure to make note attached application form by Thursday, Prescott Valley reserves the right to on your application form if electricity November 15 to: refuse any display. 3 More than books on a shelf - Halloween safety tips for kids public libraries change lives It’s time to prepare for glow sticks or flashlights to Oct. 31st - the night when help them see and be seen. By Casey Van Haren classes, passed their test and many children are on the Do not allow your children PV Public Library became U.S. citizens. streets of our community. to carry imitation weapons. Trying to measure the We offer these life- These tips will help kids Today’s fake firearms are impact of library services on changing services for free. to reduce their risk of realistic in their appearance. a community can be difficult. We have dedicated volunteers injury and increase their Walk Safely - Cross We have plenty of numbers who help us shelve, work enjoyment. streets at intersections, to justify our services, but service points, check in Trick or Treat With looking left and right. Put getting those numbers to materials, and assist with an Adult - Children under electronic devices away tell a story of how we have classes, so we can go out into the age of 12 should not and keep heads up and changed lives can be difficult. the community. be alone at night without walk, don’t run, across As staff, we see the change Without the support of adult supervision. If kids the street. Watch for cars on a daily basis. We see our volunteers, we would are mature enough to be that are turning or backing how the person who came not be able to do the work out without supervision, up. Never dart out into the in everyday for help on his needed to plan classes and remind them to stick to street or cross between resume was able to get that programs, assist the public familiar areas that are well parked cars. job. We see how that teen, with research, visit schools, lit and trick-or-treat in Drive Extra Safely - who had no-where else to write grants for additional groups. Children should Popular trick-or-treating go after school, and was funding, teach students about not approach any vehicle, hours are 5:30 p.m. to reclusive and silent, made fake news and plagiarism, do occupied or not, or enter a 9:30 p.m., so be especially connections with other teens one-on-one assistance with home unless you’re with alert for kids during those in the library. technology, order materials them. hours. Slow down and We see how patrons sign for the collection, and plan Keep Costumes Both be especially alert in up for our free computer big events like Fandomania Creative and Safe - residential neighborhoods. classes and are able to sign and New York Times Best Decorate costumes and Be Prepared - Make sure up for Facebook to connect Selling author talks. bags with reflective tape children know their home to their families and long As our organization or stickers and choose light phone number and address lost friends. We see children moves forward through colors. Make sure costumes in case you get separated. grouped around for story its first strategic planning are the right size to prevent Teach children how to call time, excited to talk, sing, process, we will continue to trips and falls, and check 911 in an emergency. read, write and play about look for relationship-driven flammability. Choose face Prescott Valley Police their favorite book. connections within our paint and makeup whenever Department may be And, we see how 10 community and listen to possible instead of masks, contacted at 928-772-9267 students, all from different hopes, dreams and concerns which can obstruct a child’s for non-emergencies and cultures and backgrounds, and how we can continue to vision. Have kids carry 9113201 for emergencies. North Main Street went through our citizenship change lives. Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 www.prescottvalleyeventcenter.com Phone: 928.772.1819 ______

Date Time Event Date Time Event

Oct 5 Fri 7:00pm PRCA NAZTurquoise Suns Home Circuit Opener Finals presentedRodeo by Findlay Toyota Prescott Nov. 3 Sat. 7 pm NAZ Suns vs

OctNov. 11 6 Sun.Sat 5:00 1:30pm pm PRCAGala Turquoise celebrating Circuit PV Mayor Finals Harvey Rodeo Skoog’s service to Prescott Valley NAZ Suns Breast Cancer Awareness Night presented by YRMC Oct Nov. 16 6 Fri.Sat 7:00pm7 pm PRCA Turquoise CircuitNAZ SunsFinals vs Rodeo Dates & Times Nov - Mar NAZ Suns NBA G LeagueNAZ Suns Christmas 2018-2019 Game Season Dec. 8 Sat.TBD 7 pm NAZ Suns vs Stockton Kings

Dec 26 7:00pm MannheimNAZ Suns Steamroller Bucket’s BirthdayChristmas game by Chip with DavisQuad City mascots attending Dec. 16 Sun. 3 pm NAZ Suns vs

Jan Dec. 2611-12 Wed.7:00pm 7 pm Toughest MonsterMannheim Truck Steamroller Tour Christmas with Chip Davis

More NAZ Suns games are scheduled, and events are added on a regular basis! For updates, see www.prescottvalleyeventcenter.com/ 4

Schedule is Subject to Change – Visit www.PrescottValleyEventCenter.com for event details.

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