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🌱 What happens if Verde Village’s duck pond goes dry by 2028?
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- What happens if Verde Village’s duck pond goes dry by 2028?
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- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 73 and low of 41 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 72, low: 42.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Verde Village pond may become a park (journalaz.com) — A longtime duck pond in Verde Village, just outside Cottonwood, may be drained and turned into Yavapai County’s first park for District 3 after supervisors agreed to study taking over the property. The pond is set to lose its Cottonwood Ditch Association water supply in 2028, raising concerns about blight, wildlife impacts, and costly repairs unless a new plan and funding are secured.
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Every Wine Wednesday~ Homestead Prickly Pear Limeade, DA Ranch Vineyards
DA Ranch , 1900 Dancing Apache Rd , Cornville
11:00 am - Gamblers Anonymous
Clark Memorial Library , 39 N 9th St , Clarkdale
1:00 pm - Christy Fisher @ Cove Mesa Vineyards
Cove Mesa Vineyard Winery Tasting Room , 1210 S Western Dr , Cornville
4:30 pm - Tai Chi at the Clark
Clark Memorial Library , 39 N 9th St , Clarkdale
10:00 am - The Spirit Room
Spirit Room , 166 Main St # 155 , Jerome
2:00 pm - Christy Fisher @ Verde River RV Resort
Verde River RV Resort & Cottages , 1472 W Horseshoe Bend Dr , Camp Verde
4:00 pm - Sunday Couples League
645 Verde Santa Fe Pkwy , Cornville
9:00 pm - Jerome Ghost Walk
Jerome's Sliding Jail
10:00 pm - Verde Valley Sanctuary Educational Support Groups
Camp Verde Community Library , 130 Black Bridge Lp Rd , Camp Verde
5:30 pm - Verde Valley Homeless Coalition
Camp Verde Community Library , 130 Black Bridge Lp Rd , Camp Verde
12:00 pm - Mingus Gem & Mineral Show
Clark Memorial Clubhouse , 19 N 9th St , Clarkdale
9:00 am
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💬 Chatter
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- NEARLY 3 DOZEN YCSO DEPUTIES SHOP WITH THE KIDS IN PRESCOTT AND COTTONWOOD "SHOP WITH A COP" EVENTS!
Again this year, YCSO deputies were out in force for the two fantastic "Shop with a Cop" events Dec 13th, sponsored by Prescott PD and Cottonwood PD… (Nextdoor ) - Hi, all, we went to Redwall Distillery & Lounge yesterday, and I have to discuss the view first.
Never mind, just look at the view.... enough said! Yeah, it's expensive, but, it was my wife's birthday, and we enjoyed the joint. Vicki got a… (Nextdoor Grey Fox Ridge)
- National Church Residences Senior Living Communities posted a job opening for Service Coordinator in Cottonwood. Apply here.
- Pizza Hut posted a job opening for Team Member in Cottonwood. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Cottonwood here.
🗞 Nearby News
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