Community Calendar

You’re invited to the National Rural STEM Learning Summit on September 3-4 at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ.

Designed to bring together rural educators, administrators, and community leaders who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, and math, participants will have the opportunity to attend inspiring keynote speeches, participate in hands-on workshops, and network with like-minded individuals who share their love for STEM.

Take advantage of this chance to be a part of the conversation and shape the future of STEM in rural areas.

Prescott Valley Public Library will be offering a Beginning Computer Skills course starting on Thursday, September 3, 2026, from 10AM- Noon.

In this course, learners will be introduced to different types of computers and their parts. They will practice how to turn on and log on to a computer, as well as log off and shut off a computer properly. Learners will practice basic mouse skills to manage files and folders on a desktop and be introduced to the differences in mouse shapes. Learners will recognize important keys on the keyboard and when to use them appropriately. The first class will be an assessment to gauge your skills.
Registration is for a 4-week class series.
Attendance is required for the first class. If you miss the first class, you will be removed from the class but are welcome to register for the next class series.
1st class: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Class will meet on Thursdays, September 3, 10, 17, 24, 2026
Time: 10AM-Noon
PC Lab, Second Floor

Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
This program is free.
More Info? 928.759.3040
Sign up at prescottvalley-az.gov/pvpladults

The National Rural STEM Learning Summit brings together educators, industry professionals, administrators, and community leaders to strengthen STEM education in rural communities through collaboration, hands-on learning, and shared best practices.

Launched in 2023 in Flagstaff, Arizona, the Summit connects participants from K-12 and higher education, nonprofits, museums, research institutions, and industry to explore practical solutions, innovative strategies, and the unique opportunities shaping rural STEM learning.

You’re invited to the National Rural STEM Learning Summit on September 3-4 at Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ.

Designed to bring together rural educators, administrators, and community leaders who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, and math, participants will have the opportunity to attend inspiring keynote speeches, participate in hands-on workshops, and network with like-minded individuals who share their love for STEM.

Take advantage of this chance to be a part of the conversation and shape the future of STEM in rural areas.

Transform your personal experiences into art, by exploring memory, identity, and the moments that shape us. This will be a workshop for those 18+ with handouts and prompts for writing. Memoir and autobiographical writing allows us to capture moments, reflect on our experiences, and shape our personal histories into compelling narratives. We will do short readings and exercises designed to loosen us up, access our creativity and writing voice, and jumpstart a writing practice.

Join our weekly writing group to practice your writing habit!

With the use of prompts, time allotments, and group sharing, Wily Writers will learn more about their writing and support others along the way.

Constructive and positive feedback is welcome and encouraged! Our ultimate goal is to make writing more accessible and approachable for everyone at any level. You bring your writing tools and we'll bring the fun!

To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, please call 928-213-2330. Three days prior notice is requested.

Wildflower Morning Walk
September 11 · 9:30 – 10:30 AM · Meet at the Visitor Center

The Colorado Plateau is home to some of the most resilient, remarkable plants on earth — and at 7,000 feet, September brings a last, glorious flourish of color before the season turns.

Join an Arboretum staff naturalist for a one-hour morning walk through the gardens, exploring the native wildflowers that have adapted to thrive in this rugged, high-desert landscape. Learn the stories behind the plants that call the Colorado Plateau home — where they grow, how they survive, and why they matter.

Unhurried, unscripted, and endlessly worth seeing.

Please bring water, a camera, and comfortable walking shoes.

Members $10 | Non-Members $20 | Limited to 15 participants – please signup early! Includes admission to the Arb.

The Youth Solutions Summit, hosted by SciTech Institute through its internationally recognized Chief Science Officers program, is an annual event held at the Desert Botanical Garden (DBG). The purpose of the summit is to bring together students in grades 6–12 to explore solutions to real-world, environmental, and community challenges through STEM and youth leadership. 

Included with your ticket:

*Dinner
- Mocktail networking hour with hors d'oeuvres. Connect with local organizations, collaborators, researchers, and other passionate youth.
- Explore challenges in innovation through various workshops, breakout sessions, and panels facilitated by industry leaders
- Participate in a youth community panel discussion about youth leadership in climate change and sustainable innovation

*Entry to Desert Botanical Garden. Stick around after the Summit to enjoy Desert Botanical Garden's Flashlight Night!

Come join us for a fun, hands-on experience with off-loom weaving at the cozy Drinking Horn Meadery. Whether you're a total newbie or just looking to relax and create, this in-person event is all about enjoying the craft in a chill setting. Bring your creativity and get ready to weave some cool patterns while sipping mead or just hanging out with fellow weaving enthusiasts!

21+ for attendees unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Breathe Play Love Yoga is a non-profit yoga collective created to bring yoga to everybody and every body. Yoga is the best system of self healthcare that exists today. We focus on breathing techniques, healthy alignment and relaxation. Yoga has numerous health benefits-- increased strength and flexibility, increased balance and body awareness, and decreased blood pressure, to name a few.