FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans joins mayors across the country asking residents to make a long-term commitment to use water resources more wisely by taking part in the annual Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation from April 1 –…
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KNAU update for March 31
Current News Stories Earth Notes: The Dinosaur Diamond Many millions of years ago, dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes roamed the Colorado Plateau. They were common in the region when the landscape was mostly wet and tropical. Learn more at KNAU.org.…
FUSD has hired a new Human Resources Director
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Unified School District Governing Board unanimously approved the employment contract for Dawn Anderson as the FUSD Human Resources Director. Her employment will begin April 17, 2017. Ms. Anderson brings over 15 years of experience in the…
NAU update for March 30
Click here for NAU NEWS Past successes, future possibilities the focus at NAU campus forum President Cheng talked about the university’s success and the goals she and her administration have laid out for the future in front of faculty, staff…
CCC student selected for prestigious Guistwhite Scholarship
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College student Alexandra Greer has been selected as a 2017 Phi Theta Kappa Guistwhite Scholar. Greer was one of 15 recipients of a medallion and a $5,000 scholarship. The recipients were selected by a panel of independent…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 28
Click here for the latest newsletter. In This Issue Take Action Comment on the Regional Transportation Plan Draft (deadline tomorrow, 3/28) Support F3 on Arizona Gives Day! Schedule Your Donation Today Get Informed Council Votes to Amend Prop 414
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for March 28
COCONINO COUNTY— Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Foster Parent Orientation Full STEAM Ahead! Diabetes Gourmet Tasting and…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for March 27
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update. Click here to see the latest newsletter. This Thursday March 30th is our Aims Science Standardized test. All 8th graders are required to take this test. please get a good nights sleep, eat…
NAU update for March 24
NAU becomes international leader in STEM education The Center for Science Teaching and Learning hosted its first international visitors—with hopes of expanding STEM curriculum world-wide. NAU study finds drought-quenching bacteria protect plants from climate stress The study, led…
Recycling Comes to Downtown Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Have you ever wished you could recycle while out and about in downtown Flagstaff? Well, now you can! The City of Flagstaff has begun installing new recycling and trash bins throughout downtown. Over the next month the City will…
KNAU update for March 24
Current News Stories Thank You For Your Amazing Support Of Public Media! Thank you for helping make our Spring Pledge Drive Lite a success!!! You showed us that KNAU and Public Radio matter to YOU! You can still show your…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 23
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates March, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events March, Tuba City Public Library announces…
State-of-the-art child mannequin helps CCC students learn
FLAGSTAFF — A new simulator mannequin has joined the Coconino Community College team to help students in the health professions get important hands-on training. The mannequin, a pediatric version of Trauma HAL nicknamed “Little Johnnie,” blinks his eyes, talks and…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for March 21
COCONINO COUNTY— Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Magician Eric Giliam Finding Dory – Family Movie Night Scenic…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 21
Click here for the latest newsletter. In This Issue Get Informed Tonight: Final Vote on Prop 414 Amendment (3/21) Tonight: Rezoning Schultz Creek Trailhead as Open Space Get Involved: Social Justice Committee Meeting this Thursday 3/23 Mary Sojourner Reading to Benefit…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for March 20
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Welcome Back Sinagua Families!!!!! If you have things you would like to add to the newsletter, please e-mail us at smsmustangspto@gmail.com. Next Popems with Popham March 24th…
As Arizonans Move Their Money to Local Banks, Local Market Share of Deposits Rises by Nearly 25%
FLAGSTAFF — There is a new mantra in money management, and it’s “Move Your Money.” Arizona businesses and individuals are joining the trend in transferring their savings and financing to locally headquartered banks and institutions that are rooted in the…
KNAU update for March 17
Current News Stories Tell Congress KNAU Matters to You! The President’s FY 18 budget proposes eliminating federal funding for public media. KNAU relies on this essential federal seed money to provide you with the highest quality noncommercial programming and community…
April 20 — Coconino Community College to present Teen Job Fair
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College will present a Teen Job Fair from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 20 at the Lone Tree Campus (map) This event will be open to local youth and local college students from NAU and CCC. We…
April 22 — Museum of Northern Arizona to present annual Youth Fest
FLAGSTAFF — The Museum of Northern Arizona will present its annual Youth Fest from 11 a.m.to4 p.m. Saturday, April 22. Free. Calling all youth! Join us for a fun-filled Saturday as we celebrate children from across the Colorado Plateau. Experience the artistry of…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 16
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates March, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events March, Tuba City Public Library announces…
Keep Flagstaff Together / Mantengamos Flagstaff Unida to meet April 1, 2
FLAGSTAFF — Keep Flagstaff Together / Mantengamos Flagstaff Unida will hold a series of events starting this weekend. 1:30 pm on Saturday, April 1 at Killip School: Training with Tucson attorney Margo Cowan, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff 7:30 pm on…
Community leader, students and local ‘Rosie the Riveters’ to be honored at Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration in Flagstaff on March 31
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will present its Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, March 31, at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff. The event will…
April 2 — State Budget hearing concerning education, children to be held in Flagstaff
State Budget Town Hall and Budget hearings concerning education, children to be held March 25 and April 2 in Flagstaff. Arizona Schools Now is hosting a community budget hearing to let everyday Arizonans weigh in on education funding at 1:30 p.m.…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 30
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates April, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April, Page Public Library announces upcoming events April, Tuba City Public Library announces upcoming events April 2 — State Budget hearing concerning…
March 30 — County Supervisor hosts “Grappling with Gridlock” Community Forum
COCONINO COUNTY — “Grappling with Gridlock,” from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the Museum of Northern Arizona’s Branigar-Chase Auditorium. Participation is limited to the first 100 people who register online at https://gridlock.eventbrite.com. Doors open at 5:30…
March 31 — Time to RSVP for Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will present its third annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, March 31, at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff. The event…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for March 14
COCONINO COUNTY— Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Kids Bowl Free! Meet with a Doula Hullabaloo Beauty and…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 14
Click here for the latest newsletter. In This Issue Get Informed Update: Council Takes First Step to Amend Prop 414 Update: Zoning Code Amendments Update: Reclaimed Water Rates & Tiered Commercial Rates Get Involved: Next Social Justice Committee Meeting, 3/23…
Register Now for the March 30th “2017 Child Abuse Prevention Luncheon and Conference”
Purchase 2017 Child Abuse Prevention Conference or Luncheon Tickets In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, CCC&Y will present the 2017 Annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference and Luncheon — “Strengthening Ourselves, Families and Communities,” at the Little America, Flagstaff March 30th, 2017.Claire Louge, of Prevent…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for March 13
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Greetings! Have A Great Spring Break Sinagua Middle School Families!!!!! If you have things you would like to add to the newsletter, please e-mail us at…
Public Comment Sought for Blueprint 2040 Regional Transportation Plan
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization (FMPO) is taking public comment on the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) update, Blueprint 2040. The 60-day public comment period runs through March 28, 2017. Comments received during this time will be responded to in the final…
Mayor Evans Announces Flagstaff Community Policy Trust
FLAGSTAFF — Organized in 2017, by City of Flagstaff Mayor Coral Evans, the Flagstaff Community Policy Trust (the Trust) is designed to build a foundation of expertise and experience that will benefit present and future Flagstaff leaders, as well as other…
City of Flagstaff reports on agenda for Flagstaff City Council work session on March 14
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced agenda for upcoming Flagstaff City Council meetings. March 14, 2017 City Council Work Session at 6 p.m. March 14, 2017 Special Council Meeting (Executive Session) at 4 p.m. March 21, 2017 City Council Draft Agenda …
KNAU update for March 10
Current News Stories Spring Pledge Drive Starts March 17th Who is the Public in Public Radio? You are! And we can do our Spring Fundraiser without interrupting the programs you love! If we can raise $118,000 our drive ends. This…
NAU update for March 9
NAU-Yuma nursing program doubles enrollment for Class of 2019 Spring break announcements: Schedule and parking changes, no NAU News Speaker visits NAU to discuss the warming planet Spotlight: Nando Schellen, Michael Vincent and Janice Chen-Ju Chiang • Mark Neumann • Bruce M. Sullivan • Marc Burdiss • George Koch • Instructional…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 9
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates March, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events March, Tuba City Public Library announces…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 7
Click on image above for more information Click here for the latest newsletter. In This Issue Take Action: Council to Vote on Minimum Wage Amendment Tonight (3/7) Zoning Code Amendments at Planning & Zoning (3/8) Get Informed Update: “Ban the Box”…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for March 7
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Night at the Museum: Meteor Crater–The People Behind the Attraction…
Flagstaff City Council Announces Josh Copley Will Continue As City Manager
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council has announced that City Manager Josh Copley will continue as the Flagstaff City Manager for another year. The City Manager is the Chief Executive of the City of Flagstaff and reports directly to the Flagstaff…
March 31 — Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration to be held at American Legion Post 3
FLAGSTAFF — The Third Annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration will be held at 7:30 a.m. Friday, March 31 at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff. Join us as we honor Hispanic Veterans, Community and Student Leaders. Cost:…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for April 4
COCONINO COUNTY— Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Check Out the Latest News Registration open for Page Early Childhood Fair on April 8…
City of Flagstaff reports on agenda for Flagstaff City Council meeting on March 7
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for upcoming Flagstaff City Council meeting. March 7, 2017 — Regular City Council meeting, 4:30 p.m. More City of Flagstaff News: Funds for Social Services Applications for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 funding cycle…
NAU update for March 3
Triple threat: NAU teams bring home three conference championships Virtual reality, actual learning: NAU lab using new technology for education NAU’s Cline library upgrading its service platforms Spotlight: Eric Meeks • Camp Kesem • Michael Amundson • Early Childhood Education Student Spotlight: Brandon Zimheld and Samantha…
City of Flagstaff Council announces 2017-2019 goals
FLAGSTAFF — At the Flagstaff City Council retreats in January 2017, the Council created new goals for the 2017-2019 calendar years. The goals ranged in categories from Economic Development, to Personnel, to Social Justice and Climate Change, these goals create…
Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños announces upcoming events
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños has announced a series of upcoming events including: March 8 — Farm Fresh Produce the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month from 2 to 5 p.m. March 9 — Sunnyside Neighborhood…
KNAU update for March 3
Current News Stories Earth Notes: Porcupines Return to the Colorado Plateau Arizona Opera “Arizona Lady” Brain Food: Rebirth and the Spring Equinox Scientists Renew Debate over Pluto’s Planet Status
April 4 — NAU Latin American Studies to present ‘Samba Dreamers: The Making of a Brazilian American Novel’
On Tuesday, April 4 at 4 pm in the International Pavilion, NAU Latin American Studies presents . . . Brazilian-American author, Kathleen Azevedo will present “Samba Dreamers: The Making of a Brazilian American Novel.” Azevedo will discuss her novel Samba Dreamers (University of…
April 5 — Indigenous Community Forum to focus on Police & Criminal Justice
FLAGSTAFF — The next Indigenous Community Forum will focus on Police & Criminal Justice from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5 at Flagstaff High School, in the Common Area. Organizers report this will be an opportunity for dialog and collaboration.…
April 6 — NAU Immigration Awareness Series presents Susan Harbage Page: ‘Objects from the Borderlands and [Non] Belonging’
On Thursday April 6 at 7:30 pm in LA 120, No más muertes / No More Death & Latin American Studies presents as part of the Immigration Awareness Series . . . Artist and professor Susan Harbage Page — “Objects from the Borderlands and NonBelonging.” For…
Coconino County announces job opportunities as of March 2
Click here for the latest Coconino County Job Opportunities. You can also view current job opportunities on the county’s jobs website HERE You may now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and then clicking “Apply”. You may also…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 2
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Upcoming Dates March, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events March, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events March, Tuba City Public Library announces upcoming events March 6, Flagstaff Community STEM Celebration…
NAU — Do You Want to Study Abroad in Costa Rica?
FLAGSTAFF — NAU — Do You Want to Study Abroad in Costa Rica? Lamm Scholarship for study abroad in Costa Rica during Fall 2017 Click here for more information.
April 28 — Palette To Palate 2017
The 15th Annual Coconino Community College Foundation Fundraiser for the Fine Arts Department consists of great food from some of the best restaurants in northern Arizona, silent and live art auctions and entertainment. Funds from Palette to Palate events assist…
March 23 — NAU Immigration Awareness Series: ‘Separate and Unequal: Deadly Neglect in Private Immigrant-Only Prisons’
FLAGSTAFF — No más muertes NAU / NAU No More Deaths, Student Activity Council and Latin American studies will present the next Immigration Awareness Series event, where Seth Freed Wessler, will speak on “Separate and Unequal: Deadly Neglect in Private Immigrant-only Prisons” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23…
March 9 — NAU’s Latin American Studies and the NAU student club No More Deaths / No más murexes to present ‘Dan Millis: From Border Walls to Borderlands’
FLAGSTAFF — NAU’s Latin American Studies and the NAU student club No More Deaths / No más muertas to present “Dan Millis: From Border Walls to Borderlands” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9 at NAU’s Liberal Arts, Room 120. Millis is…
March 11 — Keeping Flagstaff Together to hold full-day training session
FLAGSTAFF — Keeping Flagstaff Together will hold full-day training session on Saturday, March 11 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff. The group held its first meeting at Killip on Feb. 18 with Tucson attorney Cowan talking about the successful…
March 18 — Keep Flagstaff Together Planning Meeting to be held at Killip Elementary School
FLAGSTAFF — Keeping Flagstaff Together will hold a planning meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff. The group held its first meeting at Killip on Feb. 18 with Tucson attorney Cowan talking about the successful model that…
March 12 — Latino Genealogy and Preservation Workshop to be held at East Flagstaff Library
FLAGSTAFF — A Latino Genealogy and Preservation Workshop will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 12 at the East Flagstaff Library, 3000 N. 4th St., Suite 5, Flagstaff. Join us and learn how to be a “Community Archivist” by…
March 9 — Flagstaff Communicators to present ‘Speed Networking’
View this email in your browser Speed Networking Identify new business alliances, synergies, career opportunities and more. Join us this Thursday at Thursday, March 9th from 11:15 to 1:00pm Attend a fun, organized event with a guaranteed method of meeting new…