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Flagstaff athletic fields closed

FLAGSTAFF — All City of Flagstaff athletic fields are closed, effective immediately. Dry conditions, unseasonable weather and lack of moisture has had an adverse effect on the turf and has made it vulnerable to root damage through normal use. To protect…

KNAU update for Jan. 5

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 – January 5th, 2018 Earth Notes:…

ECoNA update for Jan. 4

Recently, ECoNA Executive Board member and Coconino Community College President Dr. Colleen A. Smith was appointed to the Arizona Commission for Post-Secondary Education by Gov. Doug Ducey. We caught up with her to talk about what brought her to Flagstaff,…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Jan. 4

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth January 4, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates January — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events January — Page Public Library announces upcoming…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Jan. 2

Click here for the entire e-newsletter January 2, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Become a Foster Parent! Winter Carnival on Ice City of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation Scholarship Program Tax Refund Budgeting Class Flagstaff Public Library’s January Calendar Meet…

Changes to hazardous waste disposal in Flagstaff

COCONINO COUNTY — The Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library (300 W. Aspen Ave) will no longer accept batteries, CDs, MP3 players and cell phone drop-offs. Flagstaff residents can dispose of these products and other hazardous waste at the Hazardous Products…

Jan. 27 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Kinship Care in AZ’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be KINSHIP CARE IN AZ. We will talk about the state of kinship care, policy, procedures, challenges, resources, and we will also hear from kinship caregivers about their…

Jan. 30 — Coconino County Community Services to present Tax Season Budgeting Class

Coconino County Community Services presents: Tax Season Budgeting Class When: Tuesday January 30, 2018 12 – 1pm Where: 2625 N King St Flagstaff, AZ 1st Floor, Ponderosa Room Contact: (928) 679-7453 to join the class Topics that will be covered:…

Feb. 2 — Deadline approaching for ‘A Latin American Studies Photography Contest for NAU students!’

FLAGSTAFF — The deadline for “A Latin American Studies Photography Contest for NAU students!” is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2. We will show all of the photos and give out the awards at a Party/Reception/Awards Ceremony in the International Pavilion at…

Jan. 19 — 3rd Fridays at Sunnyside Market of Dreams to feature the Chavez Family

FLAGSTAFF — You are invited to join us at the Market of Dreams the third Friday of each month from 5pm to 8pm for an evening of local Art, Music and Food. Te invitamos al Mercado de Los Sueños el tercer viernes de cada mes de 5pm-8pm para una velada de arte local, música y comida. Featured artist on Jan. 19 is the…

Jan. 26 — Chief Diversity officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance to speak at NAU Distinguished Speaker Series event

FLAGSTAFF — Steve Pemberton, Chief Diversity Officer, Walgreens Boots Alliance,  and best-selling author, will be the first NAU President Rita Hartung Cheng’s Distinguished Speaker Series guest at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 at Prochnow Auditorium, Northern Arizona University. Pemberton’s story is about…

Jan. 22 — Expect More Arizona poll on education to be discussed at CCC&Y monthly board meeting

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth will hold its first monthly board meeting of 2019 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at the County Health and Community Services Building, 2625 N. King St., Pinon Room, Flagstaff. Jennifer Hernandez from…

KNAU update for Dec. 29

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 – December 29th, 2017 Public…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Dec. 28

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth December 28, 2017 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates January — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events January — Page Public Library announces upcoming…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Dec. 26

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   December 26, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News Expect More Arizona Releases Inaugural Progress Meter Newsletter Become a Foster Parent! 2018 Childhood Trauma Symposium Meet Me Downtown Flagstaff North Pole Experience Homeless…

Valeria Chase named to Off Campus Life and Neighborhood Liaison position

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University (NAU) have selected Valeria Chase for the position of Off Campus Life and Neighborhood Liaison. Throughout the hiring process, Chase displayed the characteristics and work experience to make this position successful…

KNAU update for Dec. 22

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 – December 22nd, 2017 Programming Updates…

Sedona Art Center Holiday Sale

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   More Opportunities to Learn at Sedona Arts Center Holiday Sale 10% off all Art Workshops See preview of Spring workshops below. Spring Workshops Sale! Give the Gift of Art to an artist friend…

City of Flagstaff announces Director of the Year award

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff announces Fire Chief Mark Gaillard as this year’s recipient of the Mary Jo Jenkins’ Outstanding Director of the Year award. “Chief Gaillard exemplifies the traits, work ethic and warm, friendly spirit so memorably demonstrated by Mary…

Coconino County Community Services to present Tax Season Budgeting Class on Jan. 30. See more Coconino County news here

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Community Services  will hold a “Tax Season Budgeting Class” from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 2625 N King St. Flagstaff, 1st Floor, Ponderosa Room Topics that will be covered: Free Tax Preparation-Where can you…

Fuerza Local — 21 de diciembre

Apoya a negocios locales estas fiestas navideñas y disfruta de estos beneficios como miembro de Fuerza Local Que en esta fiestas el mejor regalo que recibas sea estar junto a tus seres queridos compartiendo paz, esperanza y alegría. ¡Estas Invitado!…

City of Flagstaff announces holiday closures

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed Dec. 25, 2017 and Jan. 1, 2018 for the Christmas and New Year holidays. City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed Dec. 25, 2017 and Jan.…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Dec. 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter     EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth December 21, 2017 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates December — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events December — Page Public Library…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Dec. 20

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   See Twelve Dates, Support F3! Special performance of The Twelve Dates of Christmas benefitting Friends of Flagstaff’s Future. When you buy tickets TONIGHT, your purchase will go to support Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival and Friend’s of Flagstaff’s Future.…

NAICL: Please support immigrant families in Flagstaff

Dear Friends, I am so proud of the work that Northern Arizona Interfaith Council is doing right now.  Last month, NAICL (our education and training arm) provided training for 60 teachers, counselors, and nurses in Flagstaff Unified School District, helping…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Dec. 19

Click here for the entire e-newsletter December 19, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News Your Turn: Anything less than a 1.5-cent education sales tax is like ‘bailing out a bathtub with a teaspoon.’ See related stories here Library December…

Another new destination from Flagstaff Airport

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Airport will add another destination, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) on American Airlines, starting June 7, 2018. This route will be a non-stop flight and only fly on Saturdays. This is a seasonal addition as American…

NAU update for Dec. 15

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Dec. 15 Mike Marlow joins NAU as Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Marlow, who is a deputy athletics director at Washington State University, rose to the top of a field of strong…

KNAU update for Dec. 15

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 – December 15th, 2017 This…

Local First ARIZONA update for Dec. 14

‘Tis the season for Local Gifts and Cheer. It’s not too late to Shop Local this holiday season! Shop Local & Win! Supporting your local, independent retailers this holiday season has never been so rewarding. Pick up a passport, shop…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Dec. 14

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth December 14, 2017 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates December — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events December — Page Public Library announces…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Dec. 12

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   In This Issue See Twelve Dates, Support F3! Coffee and Climate Tomorrow with City Staff (12/13) We’re appealing to you to help us keep fighting Become a MASTER RECYCLER! Donate Now See Twelve Dates,…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Dec. 12

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   December 12, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News Red Rock State Park LOCKs: Preschool | Space Travel: Mars Luminaria Stroll Skate at the Station Tiny Tales: “Only One You” A Special Gift…

Gina Santi Update for December 2017

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Gina Santi Photography    Images of the Month – December 2017     “El Buen Frank” is a famous piñata maker in Calle Ricardo Yáñez, in the city of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. He builds…

Dec. 15 — ‘Get the Scoop’ about CCC Page

CCC Science Instructors Dr. Aaron Tabor (left) and Andrew Allen will be traveling to Page beginning in January to teach chemistry, biology and math classes. FLAGSTAFF —  Coconino Community College in Page will be rolling out the red carpet, complete with…

Flagstaff City Council to hold Combined Special meeting Dec. 12. See more City of Flagstaff news here

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council to hold a combined special meeting, workshop session, budget retreat 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 the City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Click below for: December 12, 2017 agenda City Council Combined Special…

NAU update for Dec. 8

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Dec. 8 NAU researchers join Department of Energy to study the soil microbiome and its effect on carbon persistence Scientists from NAU recently joined a large new initiative to study the role…

KNAU update for Dec. 8

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 – December 8th, 2017 This…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Dec. 7

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth December 7, 2017 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates December — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events December — Page Public Library announces…

Flagstaff City Council passes resolution opposing the proposed fee increase for the Grand Canyon National Park

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff’s City Council adopted Resolution 2017-39 at their meeting on Dec. 5, 2017 opposing the proposed fee increase for the Grand Canyon National Park. “Tourism is vitally important to Flagstaff’s economy,” said Mayor Coral Evans. “The Council opposes…

Coconino County Board of Supervisors to hold work session with Legislators from District 6 & 7 on Dec. 12

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors will hold a work session with Legislators from District 6 & 7 starting at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12 at the Bright Angel Conference Room in the Human Resources Building located at 420…