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March 17 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘VA: History, Benefits, Resources’

Dear friend and partner, greetings!   The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “VA: History, Benefits, Resources.” Ad on Facebook:   Ad on YouTube:     Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…

March 8 — GROWING PAINS: How can Flagstaff and NAU work together to manage and mitigate the impacts of rapid growth?

FLAGSTAFF — Join Northern Arizona University and the City of Flagstaff Thursday, March 8, 2018 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Museum of Northern Arizona’s Branigar-Chase Auditorium for a community conversation on the impacts of growth at NAU and in…

March 29 — NAU Latin American Studies to present Luis Cárcamo-Huechante: ‘Scenes of Listening — Acoustic Colonialism and its Counter-Currents in Mapuche Land’

FLAGSTAFF — Thursday March 29 at 6 pm in the Native American Cultural Center, Luis Cárcamo-Huechante, Associate Professor and Director of Native American Cultural Studies Institute at University of Texas at Austin will present, “Scenes of Listening: Acoustic Colonialism and its…

March 30 — Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to present fourth annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will present its fourth annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2018 at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff. The event honors local…

March 31 — National Stop the Bleed Day – Public Classes Being Offered in Coconino County

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, along with Northern Arizona Healthcare – Trauma Services, Highlands Fire Department and numerous other public service agencies are hosting the 2018 National Stop the Bleed Day in the Flagstaff area on Saturday…

March 24 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Estate Planning: You Decide’

Dear friend and partner, greetings!   The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ESTATE PLANNING: YOU DECIDE Ad on Facebook:  Ad on YouTube: Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…

April 2 — NAU No más muertes / No More Deaths to present Aviva Chomsky: ‘What’s going on with Immigration? Donald Trump in Historical Perspective’

FLAGSTAFF — On Monday April 2 @ 7 pm in LA 120, Aviva Chomsky, Professor of History at Salem State University in Massachusetts, will present “What’s going on with Immigration? Donald Trump in Historical Perspective.”   Chomsky is author of many books, including Undocumented:…

March 10 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Filing Taxes 101’

Dear friend and partner, greetings!   The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: FILING TAXES 101 Ad on Facebook:   Ad on YouTube:     Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona…

Through April 3 — Next 12-week Basic Business Empowerment class to be held in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Community Services’ (CCCS) 12-week (36-hour) Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) training is offered for Coconino County residents 18-years of age and older.  Its purpose is to assist those who want to start, improve, and/or expand a micro-business —…

March 3 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Navigating Healthcare: From Preventative to Hospice’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be: NAVIGATING HEALTHCARE: FROM PREVENTIVE TO HOSPICE Ad on Facebook:     Ad on YouTube:     Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher,…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for March 1

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth March 1, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates March — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March — Page Public Library announces…

Reservations due before March 20 for Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2018 Annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference and Luncheon on March 29

Event, featuring keynote speaker Billy Mills, Olympic Gold Medalist and co-founder of Running Strong for American Indian Youth, serves as a kickoff to Child Abuse Prevention Month in April FLAGSTAFF — In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, CCC&Y will present the 2018 Annual…

April 4 — Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to meet in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the Coconino County Administration Building, Second Floor Conference Room, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject…

LAUNCH Flagstaff update for Feb. 27

 ADVANCING WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION As a community, we have our work cut out for us. Our baseline report on the state of education in Flagstaff makes that abundantly clear. The partners of LAUNCH Flagstaff remain committed to understanding the achievement disparities…

Proposed Navajo-Hopi land settlement

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff was recently made aware of a proposed land exchange that would fulfill federal government commitments under the 1996 Navajo-Hopi Land Dispute Settlement Act (P.L. 104-363). This exchange was proposed by Senator McCain and Congressman O’Halleran…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Feb. 27

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   February 27, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Leadership Series Training Darkness to Light Child Care Basics for Youth New Support Group being Offered Soon Science Saturday: Renewable Energy LOCKs: Preschool- Matter:…

NAU update for Feb. 23

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Feb. 23 President Cheng highlights ways NAU is nationally recognized and locally vital during Campus Forum  The president emphasized the importance of NAU’s research and development and focus on student success in…

Feb. 24 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Phoenix: Its Hispanic Roots’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be: PHOENIX: ITS HISPANIC ROOTS Ad on Facebook: Ad on YouTube:  Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…

KNAU update for Feb. 23

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links  Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – February 23rd, 2018  …

Coconino County Board of Supervisors to meet on Feb. 27

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors, boards of directors of the Coconino County Public Health Services District and the Coconino County Flood Control District, will hold an executive session and work session beginning 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb.…

NAU Launches Student United Way

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Northern Arizona University is helping create the next generation of philanthropic pioneers by establishing a Student Chapter of the United Way at NAU. The student founders of the organization are part of the university’s new Non-Profit…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Feb. 22

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth February 22, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates February — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events February — Page Public Library announces…

LAUNCH Flagstaff Releases Initial Baseline Education Report

Organization Working to Ensure Every Student is Prepared for Every Opportunity FLAGSTAFF — LAUNCH Flagstaff has released a Baseline Education Report, with some initial strategies for improving educational outcomes for every child. A partnership of community stakeholders, LAUNCH Flagstaff has a…

Chief Treadway named Interim Deputy City Manager

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Police Chief Kevin Treadway was appointed Interim Deputy City Manager on Feb. 20, 2018. Treadway will fill this position while Barbara Goodrich serves as Interim City Manager. Chief Treadway was hired by the Flagstaff Police Department in February…

Request for Proposals now accepted for Frontiere Property

Coconino County Parks and Recreation issued a Request for Proposals (RFPs) for possible uses, management and operations of the buildings and immediate area (approximately 30 acres) of the 240-acre Frontiere Property at Rogers Lake. The County seeks to contract with…

Beaver Street closure to resume February 26

FLAGSTAFF — Starting Feb. 26, 2018, Beaver Street will close from Columbus Avenue to Birch Avenue (see attached map). This closure will allow construction of the final utility and roadway improvements to resume after a winter hiatus. The north three side streets…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Feb. 20

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   February 20, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Annual Kiddie Clinic Active Parenting group starting in Williams Save the Date – Annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference! FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff…

NAU update for Feb. 16

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Feb. 16 Underneath the lion: Celebrate the Lunar New Year with traditional lion dance performances  NAU senior Colleen McDowell struggled with high-functioning autism and depression, then she enrolled in PES100, a Chinese…

Feb. 17 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Opioids: Killing More Than Pain’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be: OPIOIDS: KILLING MORE THAN PAIN Ad on Facebook:  Ad on YouTube:  Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all…

KNAU update for Feb. 16

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links  Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – February 16th, 2018 This…

Arizona Historical Society announces Park Ranger Specialist position

  Park Ranger Specialist Arizona Historical Society 2340 N. Fort Valley Road Flagstaff, AZ 86001 http://www.azhs.gov JOB SUMMARY: NOTE: THIS POSITION IS PART-TIME, NO BENEFITS, MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS, EVENINGS AND HOLIDAYS. WORK LOCATIONS SPLIT BETWEEN RIORDAN MASION…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Feb. 15

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth February 15, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates February — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events February — Page Public Library announces…

Summer ramada reservations available for County parks

County Parks and Recreation to accept online reservations starting Feb. 20 County Parks and Recreation will begin accepting summer ramada reservations on Feb. 20, 2018. There are 11 ramadas at four County parks available for rent. Ramadas are used to…

Coconino County, City of Flagstaff Offices closed in honor of President’s Day

COCONINO COUNTY — All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Feb. 19, 2018 in honor of President’s Day. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention will be open. Records will be…

CCC student spreads love – one quilt at a time

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College has some of the most captivating students. Each of them has something special to bring to the College. One student in particular, Marsha Monestersky, has an extraordinary passion for helping others. The warmth in her heart—and…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Feb. 13

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   February 13, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Meet Me Downtown Flagstaff FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff Peter and Wendy LOCKs: Preschool – Constellations Youth Art Exhibition Save the Date –…

Feb. 20 — NAU No More Deaths Immigration Awareness Series to present film screening of ‘Purgatorio.’ Other upcoming events here

FLAGSTAFF — Tuesday Feb 20 at 7 pm in LA 136. Film screening of Purgatorio (Dir. Rodrigo Reyes). An NAU No More Deaths Immigration Awareness Series Event (STAC). Click here for a trailer of the movie. Other upcoming Latin American Studies, NAU No More Deaths and SPA…

Flagstaff City Council appoints Acting City Manager

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council has accepted the City Manager, Josh Copley’s, resignation effective Feb.12, 2018. The City Council appointed Barbara Goodrich as the Acting City Manager while a national recruitment is conducted for a new City Manager. Barbara Goodrich has…

Feb. 15 — NAU No More Deaths Immigration Awareness Series: ‘Sí se puede! A History of Latino Workers in the United States’ (Songs, stories and images)

FLAGSTAFF — Folk Singer Charlie King and NAU student Rebecca Fouts will present “Sí se puede! A History of Latino Workers in the United States” (Songs, stories and images) at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 at Northern Arizona University, LA-136. A NAU…

2017 City Manager’s Employee Excellence Awards

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Manager presented the annual Employee Excellence Awards on Feb. 6, 2018. The awards are built around the five values of the City – Teamwork, Accountability, Communication, Quality and Leadership and recognize extraordinary employees in each category.…

County announces 2018 Spelling BEE

Coconino County’s top 21 spellers will compete at the County Spelling BEE this weekend. The County BEE will begin at 10 a.m. on Feb. 10 in Coconino High School’s mini-auditorium at 2801 N. Izabel St., Flagstaff. The 2018 Coconino County…

NAU update for Feb. 9

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Feb. 9 NAU receives $325K grant from Keck Foundation to increase access to informatics education  The grant will fund a project that has the potential to establish NAU as a leader in…

KNAU update for Feb. 9

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links  Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – February 9th, 2018 Brain…

Flagstaff Recognized as Leading Craft Beer City

FLAGSTAFF — Arizona Governor Ducey recognized Flagstaff as a leading Craft Beer City with a Commendation presented by the Flagstaff City Council on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. The Flagstaff Mayor and City Council also declared the month of February “Craft Beer Month”…

Local First ARIZONA update for Feb. 8

It’s all about the details. Plan an unforgettable Valentine’s Day at some of Flagstaff’s best local spots. Best of Flag Winners Arizona Sun’s Best of Flag report highlights the businesses leading their industries in personal service and community participation. Congrats to all…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Feb. 8

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth February 8, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates February — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events February — Page Public Library announces…

ECoNA update for Feb. 6

Dear Subscriber,   A new study released by the Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona recently shows that Flagstaff is in the midst of a workforce housing crisis.   That is not a statement I write lightly, or with the intention of being…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Feb. 6

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   February 6, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Tax Season Budgeting Class Save the Date – Annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference! Youth Art Exhibition Become a Foster Parent! Spring Break Camp STEAM…