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Every Page Gives Back: Cowboy Mike and Winston Are Playing Ball for a Cause

 Hold onto your hats, because Michael Eastwood has done it again. His newest children’s book, Cowboy Mike and Winston: A Day at the Ball Game , is here, and it’s a home run for kids and for a great cause. A Book That Gives Back, 100% Here’s what makes this series special: 100% of all book sales are donated to Pony 4 Precious, a 501(c)(3) charity. Every copy you buy puts a great story in a child’s hands and gives back at the same time. It’s hard to find a gift that does more. When the Wild West Meets the Ballpark Picture it: a cowboy, a miniature pony, and a stadium full of cheering fans. Cowboy Mike and Winston know open ranges and dusty trails, but nothing prepares them for the crack of a bat and the roar of the crowd. They need a coach, and they get a good one. Pedro Grifol steps in as the manager who teaches them the game. He was on the Kansas City Royals staff when they won the 2015 World Series and later managed the Chicago White Sox, and he’s now head baseball coach at ...
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Meet Cowboy Mike and Winston at the Ballpark: Eighth Book in the Series Is Here

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  PRESCOTT, Ariz. - Oct. 8, 2026 -- Cowboy Mike and his miniature pony, Winston, have found a new place to go: the baseball stadium. Author Michael Eastwood, who young readers know as "Cowboy Mike," has released Cowboy Mike and Winston: A Day at the Ball Game , the eighth title in his Cowboy Mike and Winston Adventures series. The picture book is written for children ages 3 to 8. It follows the duo through a day at the ballpark full of baseball, laughs, and lessons. Along the way, Pedro Grifol helps Cowboy Mike and Winston understand how the game works and why so many people love it. Readers get a front-row seat as the two tour the park, learn baseball facts, and find out that any outing is better with a good friend, even one with hooves. For Eastwood, the aim is to make learning enjoyable and to give families one more story to share. "I want children to have fun when they read these books, but I also want them to walk away having learned something," Eastwood s...
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The Best Things to Do with Kids in Yavapai County

  Yavapai County deserves a lot more attention from families. People often think of the area as a retirement destination, a peaceful mountain escape, or a place to spend a quiet weekend. Those things are all true. But bring the kids along for a day of exploring and you quickly see another side of this part of Arizona. There are lakes to paddle, rocks to climb, trains to ride, ghost towns to explore, animals to meet, rodeos to cheer for, and stories dating back hundreds of years. If you are looking for ways to spend a day with the kids or grandkids, these are some of the places worth putting at the top of your list. Watson Lake: A Prescott Favorite Watson Lake is one of those places where people pull into the parking lot, look around, and stop talking for a second. The lake sits among the massive granite formations of the Granite Dells, creating one of the most recognizable scenes in the Prescott area. Kids have plenty to keep them busy. They can climb over rocks, watch birds along ...
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Living in Prescott Valley, Arizona: Family, Lifestyle, and Real Estate in the Heart of Northern Arizona

  When families begin searching for a place to live in Northern Arizona, Prescott Valley, Arizona deserves serious consideration. The community offers a combination of residential neighborhoods, mountain views, parks, trails, shopping, restaurants, schools, community activities, sports, and convenient access to Prescott and other parts of Yavapai County. For people researching homes for sale in Prescott Valley, AZ , the decision involves more than finding the right number of bedrooms or the right purchase price. Where we live influences our daily routines, family activities, commute, recreation, friendships, and long-term plans. Prescott Valley gives homebuyers an opportunity to look at real estate from this broader perspective. A home here places residents in a growing Northern Arizona community where neighborhoods sit close to outdoor recreation, local businesses, medical services, entertainment, and regional employment. At West USA Realty of Prescott , we believe buyers should ...
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Michael “Cowboy Mike” Eastwood: Books, Community, Service, and a Little Cowboy Fun in Prescott, Arizona

 Spend a little time around Prescott, Arizona, and sooner or later you might hear the name Michael “Cowboy Mike” Eastwood. You might hear it connected to local business, children’s books, community service, Pony 4 Precious, West USA Realty of Prescott, Yavapai County, or a familiar voice coming through the radio on KYCA 1490 AM and 103.5 FM. Then, somewhere in the conversation, a miniature pony named Winston will usually find his way into the story. That seems fitting because Cowboy Mike’s life has become a collection of stories about people, ponies, books, business, children, and giving back to the Prescott community he calls home. Michael “Cowboy Mike” Eastwood is a local business leader, published children’s book author, nonprofit advocate, community supporter, public servant, board member, and radio co-host. Yet behind all those titles sits a much simpler idea. Michael believes you should give back where you live. Community involvement is part of his everyday life through child...
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 Meet Michael “Cowboy Mike” Eastwood, a children’s author with a big heart, a love for horses, and a mission to help children build a lifelong love of reading. Cowboy Mike’s stories began at Blue Mountain Ranch with his small pony, Winston. Winston is curious, friendly, and always ready for a new adventure. Together, Cowboy Mike and Winston explore ranch life, meet new friends, visit special places, and share lessons about kindness, responsibility, animals, community, and helping others. The Cowboy Mike and Winston book series has become a favorite among children, parents, grandparents, teachers, and families. Young readers enjoy Winston’s playful personality, the colorful adventures, and the positive lessons found in every story. Parents and grandparents also enjoy reading the books aloud and creating special memories with the children they love. Cowboy Mike believes every child deserves the opportunity to own a book. Through Pony 4 Precious, his 501(c)(3) charity, books are donat...
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KYCA 14.90 AM and 103.5 FM Seniors in the Know Brady Mengarelli of Freedom Performance

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  The microphones were on, the phones were ringing, and the conversation was moving on Seniors in the Know on KYCA 1490 AM and 103.5 FM. To hear the show, click on the link: https://www.kyca.info/pages/show?id=6 With Vickie Johnston away on assignment, host Michael “Cowboy Mike” Eastwood welcomed Brady Mengarelli of Freedom Performance for a lively show filled with helpful information, listener calls, and plenty of local energy. Brady shared his experience, answered questions from the audience, and helped listeners learn more about strength, movement, wellness, and personal performance. Reach Brady Mengarelli at: • 928-588-3353 • www.FreedomPerformanceAZ.com A special thank-you to the sponsors who help make Seniors in the Know possible: • H2O Health https://h2ohealth.com • Main Place Floors and More https://www.mainplacefloor.com Learn more about Cowboy Mike, his books, community work, and upcoming events at: www.michaeldeastwood.com Local voices. Helpful conversations. Stronger co...
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Michael Eastwood, Cowboy Mike, and Winston the Pony: A Children’s Book Series Built on Reading, Giving, and Heart

  Meet Michael Eastwood, Better Known as Cowboy Mike Michael Eastwood, known to many families as Cowboy Mike, has built a children’s book series with a simple purpose: bring joy to children, support reading, and give back through Pony 4 Precious, a 501(c)(3) charity focused on helping children through books, education, and community outreach. At the center of the story is Winston, Cowboy Mike’s trusted pony. Winston is more than a character in a book. He is the heart of the Cowboy Mike and Winston series. Children connect with him because he brings warmth, humor, curiosity, and a little pony-sized personality to each adventure. The Cowboy Mike and Winston book series gives young readers stories filled with friendship, kindness, animals, ranch life, community, and life lessons. Families enjoy the books because they feel wholesome, positive, and easy for children to follow. Teachers and parents appreciate stories with meaning. Children enjoy Winston because every great adventure feel...
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22 Days Until the Prescott Rodeo: Get Ready for Prescott Frontier Days and the World’s Oldest Rodeo

  The countdown is on in Prescott, Arizona. In 22 days, our community will welcome rodeo fans, families, visitors, cowboys, cowgirls, local businesses, and western heritage supporters for one of the most treasured traditions in the American West, Prescott Frontier Days and the World’s Oldest Rodeo . This is not another summer event on the calendar. This is Prescott Rodeo Week , the season when our town steps fully into its western roots, its historic pride, and its deep community spirit. From downtown Prescott to the Prescott Rodeo Grounds, the energy begins long before the first chute opens and the first horse enters the arena. We feel it in the storefronts. We see it around Courthouse Plaza. We hear it in restaurants, coffee shops, offices, ranches, real estate conversations, and family plans. Boots come out. Hats get shaped. Flags go up. Hotel rooms fill. Restaurants prepare. Local shops get ready for visitors searching for western wear, gifts, food, and a true Prescott experie...
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