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District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for Nov. 9 — Veterans Day Appreciation

by Community Contributor • November 9, 2018 • Comments Off

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Coconino County

Board of Supervisors

ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA

Supervisor, District 2

larchuleta@coconino.az.gov

Phone: (928) 679-7162

November 9, 2018

District 2 Update

Veterans Day Appreciation

Veteran’s Day is a chance for the nation to show its appreciation to those who have defended its liberties. As we near Veterans Day, we would like to thank those who have served or currently serving our nation to protect our freedoms. Blessings to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice along with their families. We are thankful for your braveness and willingness to serve.

Coconino County offices will be closed in observance of Veterans day on Monday, November 12, 2018.

Catholic Charities will host a Military Appreciation event on Friday, November 17, 2018 from 10 am. to 2 pm. All proceeds from the sales at Full Circle Thrift will be donated to the Catholic Veteran Services.

Full Circle Thrift

2 S. Beaver st

Flagstaff, AZ 86001

For more information please contact Catholic Charities at 928-774-9125.

Girls on the Run 5K and 10th Anniversary Party

Girls on the Run of Northern Arizona, the local Council of the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping girls in third to eighth grades establish a lifetime appreciation for health and fitness, will celebrate ten years of serving five Northern Arizona counties with a special event on Saturday, November 10, 2018 in Flagstaff. Girls from all five counties will participate in a 5K course around Ft. Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, and after the race, Girls on the Run will host a 10-year anniversary party.

The 5k and 10-year anniversary party kicks off on Saturday, November 10, 2018 at 8 am and is open to the public. Individual runners or running teams can register for the 5K course, a total of 3.1-miles around Ft. Tuthill, starting at 8 am. The 5K begins at 10 am, with cheer teams and water stations placed throughout the course to cheer on the girls and Running Buddies. Once the 5K is over, the anniversary party begins.

To learn more, click here.

Willow Bend Workshops

November Adult Workshop: Primitive Fire Making

Discover the thrill of making fire-by-friction in this hands-on class taught by survival expert Tony Nester, Saturday, November 10th, 11am-3pm. Workshop will cover bow-drill, hand-drill, and flint & steel methods. Participants will walk away with their own handmade fire kits that they carve themselves. Youth are welcomed ages 14 & up.

Cost: $25/participant or $20 for Willow Bend members. Limited spots. Sign-up required.

Family Science: Birds of Arizona

LIMITED SPOTS. Sign-up TODAY. You don’t want to miss this awesome event! Join Willow Bend and Airborne Raptors Unlimited for an educational presentation about native birds of Arizona on Saturday, November 17th 10am-12pm. Meet LIVE birds including a Peregrine falcon, American kestrel, Gyrfalcon and more!

Cost: $5/participant or FREE for Willow Bend members. Limited spots. Sign-up required.

December Save the Dates!

Dec 1st 9am-1pm: Science Saturday Sustainable Gift Making. This is an all time favorite. Don’t miss out!

Dec 7th 1-2pm: Recycling Center Tour. This is the last one for 2018!

Dec 8th 9:30am-12:30pm

Adult Workshop Salve Making with Mike Masek. This workshop ALWAYS fills up. So make sure to reserve your spot.

Learn more on the willow bend website.

Stuff the Bus Friendly Competition

Come to the Plaza University Safeway on Saturday Nov. 17 to help stuff the bus and help the County win! All donations will fill a Mountain Line bus, and the group that collects the most turkeys will be declared the winner of the friendly competition between the City and the County. All you have to do is donate a turkey, or $15 in the County’s name. Let’s team up to beat the City!

Saturday, November 17, 2018

10 am – 5 pm

Safeway Store

1201 S Plaza Way

Flagstaff, AZ 86001

United Way of Northern Arizona

UWNA invites you to join them as they kick off the holiday season with two events next week that will light up your night and give you a head start on your holiday shopping.

On Wednesday, Nov. 14, spark your holiday spirit by joining UWNA for the Little America Holiday of Lights. In addition to the dramatic lighting ceremony, when hundreds of trees are illuminated by more than a million lights, this special evening will include a kiddie caboose train rides, balloons twisted into unique shapes, face painting, caroling, and a raffle to benefit UWNA.

The festivities are from 4 to 7:30 pm at 2515 E. Butler Ave. And don’t worry about parking – there’s a free shuttle courtesy of Northern Arizona University from nearby Foxglenn Park.

That weekend, get a head start on your holiday shopping with a visit to the Annual Mountain Campus Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair. Find some truly unique gifts for friends and loved ones while you support local artists and enjoy beautiful holiday music. There’s even a visit from Santa on Saturday!

The fair is from 9 am to 5 pm on November 17, and 10 am to 3 pm on November 18 in the DuBois Ballroom on the Northern Arizona University campus. The $2 fee for adults and $1 fee for students goes towards the United Way of Northern Arizona’s annual campaign. Kids 12 and under can get in for free.

The North Pole Experience

Delight in the magic of the holiday season at Santa’s enchanting, 400-year-old workshop. Book an unforgettable North Pole experience now to get a chance to go inside the toy factory, Mrs. Claus’ Bakery, Elf University, Santa’s Sleigh Hanger, and take photos with St. Nick himself.

Santa’s massive workshop is one impressive sight to see. Here are the times and prices:

DAYTIME

8:00 AM – 3:50 PM

Sunday – Thursday

Adults $39 | Children $33

Friday – Saturday

Adults $45 | Children $39

NIGHTIME

4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

Sunday – Thursday

Adults $45 | Children $39

Friday – Saturday

Adults $55 | Children $49

For more information, click here.

Announcement for Board Meeting

The Board of Supervisors will be meeting for a special session on Tuesday, November 20, at 1 p.m. to approve the canvasing of the November 6th election. The meeting will be held at 219 E. Cherry Ave

Flagstaff,AZ 86001.

Lucinda Andreani Appointed

Deputy County Manager

Coconino County Manager Jimmy Jayne appointed, and the Board of Supervisors confirmed, Lucinda Andreani as Deputy County Manager. Andreani, who has served as Interim County Manager since January 2018, will also remain Director of Public Works, a position she has held since January 2017.

As Deputy County Manager, Andreani will oversee several County departments as well serving as a leader of the County’s organizational renewal process, diversity and inclusion and transformational leadership efforts. The organizational renewal efforts are aimed to attract and retain team members who excel at serving the County’s constituents. She will also continue to manage the Flood Control District and the County’s Forest Restoration Initiative.

See the full release here.