Born in the '60s and Still Groovin' in '08 on the Verde

After 40 years of providing education to Yavapai County, YC is still feeling groovy. The Verde Valley campus will celebrate with live music, food and great entertainment that will take you back to when Yavapai College all began. Remember bell bottoms, lava lamps, and mood rings? Well, dig out your leisure suit, find your pet rock, and crank up the disco ...ok, maybe we'll skip the disco.

Friday, September 26, 2008

• Inside the Arts Coffee House - 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Poetry Slam - 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
• Battle of the Bands in Building M, Room 137 - 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

• Fun & Fresh Farmer's Market - 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Eclectic Music Fest & Children's Fair - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Community Barbeque - 12:30 p.m.
• ZGI Alumni Film Fest - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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Fabulous at Forty at the Prescott Campus

Friday, October 3, 2008

• Founders' Day Luncheon and Ceremony - Commemorate the founding of Yavapai College and those whose forethought and dedication gave Yavapai County a community college reflective of the pioneer spirit of the Old West and a dynamic vision for the future.
• The Temptations Live and in Concert at the YC Performance Hall - 7:30 p.m. The Temptations are one of the most successful groups in music history. Their many hits include “My Girl,” “The Way You Do the Things You Do,” “Get Ready,” “Since I Lost My Baby,” “I Wish It Would Rain,” and “Ain’t Too Proud To Beg.” The Temptations continue to perform and record with original member and founder Otis Williams in the lineup, along with Terry Weeks, G.C. Cameron, Ron Tyson and Joe Herndon. Tickets are on sale now! Call the Yavapai College Performance Hall Box Office at (928) 776-2000 · Toll Free (877) 928-4253

Saturday, October 4, 2008

• Farmer's Market and Fall Festival - 8:00 a.m. to Noon at the Yavapai College Parking Lot and all over campus. Activities for families include scarecrow-making and pumpkin painting.
• Haywagon Campus Tour - Noon 'til 4 p.m.
• Friends Fall Art Festival - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the YC Sculpture Garden.
• Del E. Webb Family Enrichment Center Donor Circle Ceremony - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. at the Family Enrichment Center. Join us to preview the Donor Circle and celebrate the major donors who gave generously to the construction of The Del E. Webb Family Enrichment Center. Come see what has been created at Yavapai College to brighten our children's future and hear about the many first year successes. Call Barbara Claybaugh, Alumni Director, at 776-2359 for more information.
• Roughrider Alumni Volleyball Match - 2:30 p.m. YC Storm Center. The 2008 Roughrider Volleyball team will play an exhibition match against a team comprised of former Roughrider Volleyball team members. Contact Matt Cohen, Women's Volleyball Coach, at 776-2232, or visit the website at Roughrider Volleyball website. For more information on YC's Alumni, go to the Alumni Network website.
• Yavapai College Barbeque and 40th Anniversary Celebration - 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. on the Quad near the cafeteria. Join Yavapai College students, alumni, faculty and staff as we hold a FREE community barbeque and celebration. Enjoy traditional picnic favorites, birthday cake, and a fun for all. Take a tour around the campus and discover how Yavapai College continues to shape our communities for today and well into the future. Enjoy live music by Prescott's own steel drum band Pandemonium, Freedom Station will be on hand with their heroes who will do face painting, balloon animals and tricks, and perform street magic. There will also be an inflatable bouncy house and inflatable obstacle course. A caricature artist will sketch fun and funny pictures of you and your friends! Come one! Come all! For an afternoon of fun!
• Yavapai College Faculty Dinner - 6:00 p.m. YC Library, Community Room. Current and past Yavapai College Faculty and spouses will gather to reminisce about old times and rekindle friendships.
• Celebrating 20 Years of Championship Soccer - Yavapai College vs. Paradise Valley CC at 6:00 p.m. at Ken Lindley Field. Kickoff is set for 6:00 p.m. against Paradise Valley CC. All former Roughrider soccer players will be introduced in a special ceremony during the elongated halftime and receive a commemorative Adidas Polo Shirt and other gifts celebrating the six national championships in addition to the milestone anniversaries of the college and soccer program. Soccer alumni planning on attending should contact the Yavapai College soccer coaches for additional details. All-time leading scorer Edson Rico and standout defender Mate Kozul, both members of Yavapai's 1990 National Championship Team, are the new coaches for Paradise Valley. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students. For information is available by contacting the Athletic Department at 928-776-2235. For more information on YC's Alumni, go to the Alumni Network website.

Wednesday, October 8

• Soccer Game - Yavapai College vs. Arizona Western College at 6:00 p.m. at Ken Lindley Field. Additional Yavapai College Alumni ceremonies will take place at halftime of this league match. Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for students. For information is available by contacting the athletic department at 928-776-2235.

Friday, October 10 - Gala Dinner & Show

• Yavapai College 40th Anniversary Gala Dinner - 5:30 p.m. Cocktails. 6:00 p.m. Dinner in the YC Library, Community Room. Enjoy a gourmet dinner in an intimate, formal setting followed by VIP seating for one unbelievable show. Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers and ventriloquist Jay Johnson will provide classic entertainment. Tickets for the event will begin August 4, 2008. Tables with seating for eight will sell for $2000 and individual seats are $250. Ticket price includes dinner, wine, VIP seating for the Bill Medley/Jay Johnson show. Call the Yavapai College Foundation for more information at (928) 776-2025.

Sunday, October 12 - Choral Union Concert Featuring YC Alumni

• Yavapai College Choral Union Featuring Alumni and Mr. Jim Burns - The Yavapai College Choral Union will feature the college's first choral director and member of the founding faculty, Mr. Jim Burns. Mr. Burns will conduct the Choral Union (180 singers) in a selection of music he performed with his choir at YC when the college first opened. Jim Burns served Yavapai College for 15 years in the Music Department. The Choral Union Concert is at 3:00 p.m. in the YC Performance Hall.

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