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Sept. 18 — Northern Arizona Interfaith Council (NAIC) to present 2024 Candidate Accountability Session in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The Northern Arizona Interfaith Council (NAIC) will present the 2024 Candidate Accountability Session on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church, 3600 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff.

Featuring Flagstaff City Council and School District Governing Board candidates, doors open at 5:10 p.m. 

Sept. 20 — Bilingual report — Culture Connection AZ, The Literacy Center, and NAU’s Center for International Education present the 3rd Annual Welcome To Flagstaff at The Historic Ice House

Culture Connection AZ’s Executive Director, Audra Travelbee, said “We are so excited to be partnering with NAU’s CIE and The Literacy Center to once again welcome international newcomers to Flagstaff. At last year’s event we welcomed over 150 international students, workers, and residents, and we expect to exceed that number this year. At a time when there is a lot of negative talk about immigrants, we believe it’s important to let them know that they are an extremely valuable part of what makes our community special, and we want them here.” 

Sept. 23 — Don’t Miss F3’s City Council Candidate Election Forum!

F3’s election-year in-person Candidate Forums play an important role in informing Flagstaff voters by providing an opportunity to directly ask questions of, and evaluate, the candidates.

On Monday, September 23, it’s your chance to get to know and ask questions directly to the six candidates for Flagstaff City Council whose names will appear on the November General Election ballot. There are three open seats to be filled on council this year. (Mayor Daggett is running unopposed in the mayoral race.)

Oct. 1 — NAU to present the ‘ABRAZOS TOUR — Borderlands / The Line Within’

FLAGSTAFF — NAU’s Latin American Studies and the Martin-Springer Institute will present the “ABRAZOS TOUR — Borderlands / The Line Within,” at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1 at NAU’s Liberal Arts Building, Room 136.

This free film screening is for a very powerful new film, with a Q&A at the end with the filmmakers!

From the website (link in comments)

The United States border is not just a geographic location. The border is everywhere. It lies within every undocumented immigrant family with the threat that at any moment they can be captured, incarcerated, deported; their lives destroyed. BORDERLAND | The Line Within not only exposes the profitable business of immigration and its human cost, but weaves together the stories of immigrant heroines and heroes resisting and showing a way forward, intent on building a movement in the shadow of the border industrial complex, recognizing the human rights of all.

Oct. 14 — Flagstaff hosts Indigenous Peoples Day celebration event

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will host an Indigenous Peoples Day celebration on Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. The event, titled “Reflecting | Honoring | Resilience: Voices for Land and Community”, will take place from 9a.m. to 2p.m. and will feature presentations and cultural shares through songs and dances. Lunch will be served to attendees. The event will be held at the Elks Lodge (2101 N San Francisco St.) A schedule of the event will be posted on the City’s website.

Oct. 19 — Flagstaff Mall to hold Health and Wellness Fair

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Mall to hold its annual Health and Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19.

The event includes:

Over 50 Community Partners!
FREE resources!
FREE information!
Prizes and giveaways!
In the Entertainment area by JCPenney

Through Oct. 25 — Online Auction of donated Native American art in support of Friends of Flagstaff’s Future

Many beautiful rugs, baskets, pottery, jewelry, and paintings donated to F3 by Martha Blue and Oliver (Ollie) W. Johnson will be included in the online auction held between October 15 and 25, 2024. The online auction can be accessed at this link https://onlinefundraiser.events/F3NativeAmericanArtAuction . Or use the QR code below.

Items may be viewed in person on Sunday, October 20, 3:00-5:00 pm at 222 E. Birch Ave., Suite 2, in Flagstaff.

10% of proceeds will be donated to the Buddy Whitethorne Foundation, a nonprofit created to assist young Native American artists in the development of their careers with scholarships, other financial support, and mentoring. In honor of Martha Blue, additional art pieces have been provided for this auction by the Buddy Whitethorne Foundation. 

Oct. 26, 27 — 21st Annual Celebraciones de la Gente to be held at the Museum of Northern Arizona

Now taking reservations for — Sugar Skull Decorating Workshop at the Celebraciones de la Gente Festival 

Experience the vibrant traditions of Mexican, Mexican American, and Latin X communities at the 21st Annual Celebraciones de la Gente at the Museum of Northern Arizona! Join us for a weekend filled with color, culture, and celebration. Held in partnership with Flagstaff Nuestras Raices, Celebraciones honors the spirit of Día de los Muertos with heartfelt remembrances and joyful festivities.

Enjoy cultural dances and music as you explore the brightly adorned ofrendas in the Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard, each a stunning display of love and memory. Discover unique arts and crafts from local vendors, savor delicious traditional foods, and deepen your understanding through cultural presentations. Mariachi Rubor Femenil, Arizona’s renowned all-female mariachi group, and Ballet Folklorico de Colores of Flagstaff will bring distinctive sounds and movement to the celebration. Children will delight inthe creativity of sugar skull decorating and face painting.

Oct. 30 — NAU Ethnic Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies programs hosting Open House — The Day of the Dead Altars Showing

FLAGSTAFF — The NAU Ethnic Studies and Women’s and Gender Studies programs hosting Open House — The Day of the Dead Altars Showing from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 at SBS West Suite 100.

Contact ethnicstudies@nau.edu for more information.

Nov. 6 — Coconino National Forest to host information session for Oak Creek Canyon subsurface withdrawal

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino National Forest and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host a virtual public meeting within the coming weeks to give residents and visitors the opportunity to learn more about the ongoing Oak Creek Canyon subsurface withdrawal.

As part of the public meeting, forest and BLM representatives will give updates on the withdrawal submission and the proposed 20-year extension of the withdrawal. Representatives will also share information regarding the planned Draft Environmental Assessment required under the National Environmental Policy Act.

Nov. 21 — Native American Heritage Month viewing of episode — ‘Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal, the Shape-Shifting Defense’ at the Flagstaff Aquaplex

FLAGSTAFF — In recognition of November as Native American Heritage Month, the City of Flagstaff and the the Office of Indigenous Initiatives will present a viewing of “Out There: Crimes of the Paranormal, the Shape-Shifting Defense,” at noon Thursday, Nov. 21 at the Flagstaff Aquaplex.

The episode features the murder of Sarah Saganitso, Navajo, in Flagstaff and reveals a continued fight for justice for Missing & Murdered Indigenous People.

We will have a family member of the late Ms. Saganitso and support relatives who will be available for Q & A.

United Way of Northern Arizona — Looking Back & Planning Ahead

This year has been one of change and progress for United Way of Northern Arizona.

Before we take a look at some of the biggest events that defined this year, I wanted to thank you not only for your support of UWNA, but also for the kindness you have shown me during my first year as the President & CEO of this superb nonprofit.

When I joined UWNA, I was thrilled to help lead a nonprofit known for its ability to address the big issues and be an agent for change. The Board of Directors and staff of UWNA are committed to amplifying UWNA’s role as a community convener in 2024 and beyond.

Thank you for your support of UWNA in the past year and for living United in Purpose.

Coconino County Board of Supervisors Approves Youth Behavioral Health Project

COCONIO COUNTY —The Coconino County Board of Supervisors approved the implementation phase of the Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Youth Behavioral Health Project (YBHP) at their December 12, 2023, regular meeting.

The YBHP, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), will offer preemptive behavioral healthcare for youth utilizing a hub and spoke youth-based and youth–led model. YBHP facilities and services will provide emotional, physical, and social support services for youth aged 12-18. 

As a result of the Board’s approval, CCHHS will move forward with the final planning and construction of an innovative, youth behavioral resource center facility in Flagstaff, and begin planning for services in outlying communities including Page, Williams, Tusayan, and Fredonia.

Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) — 2023 Recap, Plus Remembering Amanda and Dennis

This year has been pivotal for the Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona not only for what was accomplished, but also for the roadmap we are developing for the future.

Our top story for 2023 was the creation of our 5-year Strategic Plan (which you can download here) as we contemplated the most critical issues we must address to ensure continued economic vitality for our region.

One of the important aspects for our economic health is trade, and we were pleased to host the Consul General of Mexico, Jorge Mendoza Yescas, and Glenn Williamson, the founder and CEO of the Canada Arizona Business Council in Flagstaff. We opened up our Advisory Council meeting to the entire business community so everyone could benefit from the insights of these two representatives of Arizona’s largest two trading partners.

You can you still make a donation to Theatrikos

December is the time of year for charitable giving. And to become a member of Theatrikos. We hope you’ll become a member today so Theatrikos can keep bringing the best theatre to Northern Arizona.

We’ve only been able to reopen because pandemic relief grants and annual memberships have made it possible. But disaster relief is pretty much over. So annual memberships are all the more important. Your donation will make a difference.

Seasonal road closures beginning on Coconino National Forest

In an effort to protect forest roads from damage, the Coconino National Forest has started closing forest roads in the Flagstaff Ranger District (FRD) for the winter and will continue closing roads over the course of the coming weeks across the forest in higher elevations.

While the FRD has closed forest roads north of Interstate 40 along U.S. Highway 180 and U.S. Highway 89, many forest roads currently remain open due to low levels of snow and precipitation.

Seasonal road closures on each district of the Coconino NF occur at different times each year and depend on weather forecasts and road conditions.

Forest visitors are encouraged to check forest road statuses prior to any excursion by visiting the Coconino NF’s Forest Roads Status web page.

Recycle your Christmas tree this January through the City’s treecycling program

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff is proud to provide a treecycling service during the month of January to assist with the proper recycling of Christmas trees. Collected trees will be mulched and used in City landscaping projects or as alternative daily cover at the Cinder Lake landfill. 

Curbside pick-up will be provided by the City’s Solid Waste Collections program to single-family households located within City limits that regularly receive bulky waste collection service from Jan. 2 through Jan. 12 (pending weather conditions). Trees must be placed on the curb by 6 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2.

Flagstaff unsheltered community members give back: Community Assistance Teams’ People at Work initiative picks up over 3,500 cubic feet of litter

FLAGSTAFF — In four short months, the Community Assistance Teams’ (CATs) People at Work (P@W) initiative has removed over 3,500 cubic feet of litter from Flagstaff streets, employed dozens of unsheltered community members, and provided nearly 12,000 hours of community service. P@W is partially funded through the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office’s Engage, Empower, Elevate (E3) grant program. E3 was developed in response to a two-fold challenge in Flagstaff; the record high number of persons that are unsheltered or at risk of being unsheltered and the ongoing challenge of keeping Flagstaff litter-free.

City of Flagstaff announces holiday closures

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Hall will be closed on Monday, Dec. 25 and Monday, Jan. 1 for the Christmas and New Year holidays. Closures and reopening schedules for other City facilities and services are listed below.

Bilingual report — 2024 City of Flagstaff’s Minimum Wage

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff minimum wage will increase to $17.40 per hour and $15.90 per hour for tipped workers beginning on January 1, 2024.

Per the provisions of the Minimum Wage Act – as passed as a citizen’s initiative in 2016 – the minimum wage in the City of Flagstaff shall increase proportional to the increase of the consumer price index as of August of the immediately preceding year over the level as of August of the previous year and shall be rounded to the nearest $0.05.

Sedona Arts Center — Upcoming Art Classes and Workshops in Sedona!

Taking Classes and Workshops on our campus in Uptown Sedona affords the opportunity not only to explore the arts, but also to meet new people and immerse yourself in the Sedona arts community. We also have a variety of online workshops as well.

Besides what you see in this email, there are more offerings on our website. 
Click here to see all of our classes and workshops.

City of Flagstaff seeking snow equipment operators

FLAGSTAFF — Interested in a part-time schedule and the exciting opportunity to take part in winter snow operations? Join our Public Works team as a temporary Snow Operations – Equipment Operator today!

To apply, visit http://www.governmentjobs.com/…/snow-operations-temp…

United Way of Northern Arizona — Northeast AZ Teen Concerns Highlighted in Youth-Driven Survey

A recent survey of students from Holbrook and Joseph City High Schools illustrates some of the mental health concerns of teens in Navajo County.

According to the survey, which was administered by two students at the high schools, a majority of the teens interviewed indicated they frequently feel anxious and under pressure in school and work.

About half felt they had someone to talk to about their concerns. Most relied on music, exercise, sleeping, or time alone as ways of coping with the stress they feel.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — An Invitation to the Flagstaff Community

We’re very pleased with the outcome of the vote on Proposition 480 where 73% of voters chose to overturn the NAH request to rezone 98 acres near Ft. Tuthill for a new hospital. F3, in coalition with others, helped make this happen. We gathered signatures to ensure the referendum was placed on the ballot, we worked to educate the community about the choices posed and the consequences of the vote. Flagstaff spoke loud and clear and in a non-partisan manner against a new hospital and wellness village on the edge of town.
 

With the rejection of 480, Flagstaff is now provided with a great opportunity! We can now start a true community discussion about the healthcare needs in Northern Arizona. Here’s what F3 believes must happen now:

Community gathers for traditional Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — More than 100 luminarias surrounded Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Chapel as traditional music could be heard coming from inside during the annual Celebration Our Lady of Guadalupe held Dec. 12, 2023 in Flagstaff.

Participants to the Celebration met the previous evening at the chapel to take part in a procession to San Francisco de Asis Church on Route 66. After a scheduled brief stop at the Flagstaff Fire Dept.Station 2 for coffee and other drinks and sweets, participants walked up to the church watch a dance by Las Matachines de San Francisco de Asis, the Rosary (led by teens), a play and consecration to Mary.

At the celebration on Dec. 12 at the chapel, participants were greeted by the glow  luminaries surrounding the chapel. placed by members of  Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces.

The celebration included a Rosary, lead by Las Guadalupanas, followed by the presentation of Las Mañanitas, the Mass in English, with coffee, Mexican chocolate and pan dulce served in the church’s basement.

CHAC, other County Diversity Councils celebrate the holiday season by participating in the 2023 Flagstaff Holiday Parade of Lights

FLAGSTAFF — Despite of chilly evening that started in the low ’30s, throngs of families lined the streets of downtown Flagstaff to watch the annual Flagstaff Holiday Parade of Lights held on Dec. 9, 2023.

Presented by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce and the Vora Financial Group, the parade featured more than 60 entries, including Coconino County and members from the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), the County’s Diversity Council and other supporters.

Banners displayed on the decorated vehicles included those from CHAC, the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Council and the African Diaspora Advisory Council.

‘That Others May Live: CCC Student CJ Crowley Takes a Selfless Stand’

FLAGSTAFF — CJ Crowley stands in the CCC Commons posing for his picture – his demeanor is calm, cool and collected. Crowley, a 29-year-old native of Loma Linda, California, is known on CCC’s campus as a man of many lived experiences.  In his words, “Everyone has a story maybe mine will resonate with readers. I hope it does. I want others to know that you don’t have to let past mistakes define you.”

Crowley’s journey began with a childhood marked by constant change, as his father, a minister in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, led the family on a journey to various places. Eventually, CJ found himself in Arkansas, where he attended a Christian boarding school. It was there that he was invited to join the gymnastics team.

“I was a ground tumbler, and my favorite move was the full layout,” Crowley recalls, reflecting on his early days in gymnastics. He excelled in the sport, staying active and even playing basketball while gaining skills in gymnastics. His talents on the mat did not go unnoticed, and he was offered a gymnastics scholarship at Southwestern University in Texas. Crowley earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, but he soon realized that the traditional 9-to-5 employment in his chosen career field was not fulfilling.

With a family background steeped in military service, including his father’s service during the Cold War and his brother’s tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, it was only natural that the military presented itself as a potential path.

Flagstaff community input needed – Take the Community Rail Safety survey today!

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff is asking community members to take its Community Rail Safety Survey to provide input on rail safety. Questions include preferred solutions to reduce risk at roadway rail crossings as well as preferred educational and enforcement solutions to improve safety. To take the survey, visit surveymonkey.com/r/COFDMWeb.

The City of Flagstaff and BNSF are partnering to develop a Community Rail Safety Plan in conjunction with design and construction of several large civil works projects along the Flagstaff rail corridor (comprising the Lone Tree Overpass and Downtown Mile projects). This plan will help address areas of risk and identify mitigations to improve safety throughout Flagstaff.

Green Party of Coconino County Qualifies for 2024 Ballot

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County’s Elections Department would like to announce that the Green Party of Coconino County has qualified as a new party for County races in the 2024 Primary and General Elections.

On November 17, 2023 the Green Pary of Coconino County filed a purported 258 petition sheets with 1,993 signatures. Upon receipt and after processing, the Coconino County Elections Department (Elections) counted 1,997 signatures submitted and rejected 42 petition signatures pursuant to A.R.S. § 16-803(B). 

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: Dec. 11-15, 2023

Portions of the North Kaibab trail, between Manzanita and Supai Tunnel, will be closed beginning at sunrise on Monday, December 18 and ending at sunset on Sunday, December 24. Closures will be in effect from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. to allow for contractors to install seismic survey nodes in Roaring Springs Canyon.

Work crews will be installing survey nodes in highly technical terrain above the trail, which may result in inadvertent and unpredictable rock fall onto the North Kaibab Trail. These survey nodes are small, wireless sensors that will be able to detect and record seismic activity in the area.

For the latest trail updates, please visit the park’s Critical Backcountry Updates page.

Grand Canyon National Park’s Elizabeth Aurnou Wins Prestigious Aviation Award

GRAND CANYON — Grand Canyon National Park congratulates U.S. Park Ranger Elizabeth “Betsy” Aurnou as the 2023 winner of the National Park Service (NPS) Wright Brothers National Aviation Safety Award.

Aurnou was nominated by her team for her diligence and leadership in removing hazardous and historic telephone lines from the main flight corridor in the park. Since 2020, she has worked collaboratively with many divisions to facilitate the removal of sections of telephone line from challenging and technical terrain within the inner canyon. During the 2023 season, Aurnou helped facilitate the removal of hundreds of yards of telephone lines after learning of the dangers of the existing lines to pilots and aircrews.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y Dec. 13, 2023 Special Update

The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth wishes you a Happy and Joyful holiday season.

Change is coming in 2024 for our popular News website and our weekly e-newsletter.

Our News website is currently under construction and will merge with our main website next year.

As part of that transition, our regular weekly e-newsletter will also take a break during the next few weeks as we look to give it a fresh look in the coming year.

And we want your help!

Please CLICK HERE to submit your suggestions to help us better design a weekly e-newsletter that better meets your needs in 2024.

Thank you to everyone who has already provided some great suggestions for our newsletter so far. Very much appreciated.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!

Sedona Arts Center — Call for Artists. Application deadline is Jan. 20

Sedona Arts Center Artists of all levels, working in all mediums are invited to enter into our Annual Juried Exhibition & Sale. The exhibition will run from March 6-31, 2024

Monetary awards will be given for First Place/Best of Show Award ($500), Second ($250)  and Third ($150) place.
Honorable mention awards will be awarded at the discretion of the jurors and no monetary amount attached.
People’s Choice Award is announced at the end of the show. No monetary attached.
DEADLINE for submission: January 20, 2024
How to Apply:

43rd JURIED ART EXHIBITION – Apply Online at Cafe – Click Here.

The NAU Review — Understanding homelessness, community engagement hours well spent and story time with President Cruz Rivera

The number of unhoused individuals in Arizona jumped almost 25 percent between 2020 and 2022 as safe, affordable housing disappeared throughout the state. This is a thorny, multifaceted issue, and one that health sciences researcher Sara Shuman is tackling as part of a federal effort to better understand and address homelessness throughout the nation. With a focus on health equity, Shuman and her team will document the needs and experiences of people living in encampments and evaluate the strategies used to manage homeless encampments in Yuma, Pima and Maricopa counties.

Bilingual report — The traditional Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration will be held Dec. 11, 12, 2023 in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The traditional Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration will be held Dec. 11, 12, 2023 in Flagstaff. 

Participants will meet at 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at San Francisco de Asis Church, 1600 E. Rt. 66 (Rt. 66 & Ponderosa Parkway), to ride a busy to the Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe for the procession. Participants can also meet at the chapel at 224 S Kendrick St., Flagstaff.

The procession will begin from the chapel to San Francisco de Asis Church at 5:30 p.m.

CHAC, County Diversity Council to participate in Flagstaff Holiday Parade of Lights on Dec. 9

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), the County’s Diversity Council and other supporters will participated in the annual Flagstaff Holiday Parade of Lights at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 in downtown Flagstaff.

Presented by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce and the Vora Financial Group, the parade features more than 60 entries.

Please join the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce, Vora Financial, and the Flagstaff Community in celebrating the holidays by participating in the Annual Holiday Parade of Lights!, the chamber reported. With parade floats lighting up Historic Downtown Flagstaff, you won’t want to miss out on the fun and festivities that have become a holiday tradition in Flagstaff.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future — Please Attend the City Council meeting this Tuesday Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. to show your support of Flagstaff’s Carbon Neutrality Plan

Please attend and, if you choose, make a public comment in  support of keeping the Carbon Neutrality Plan in its current form.  

Many thanks to the citizens who attended and spoke at the Nov. 28th Council meeting! Chambers were packed with Carbon Neutrality Plan supporters and the many speakers were passionate about not modifying the Plan.

Flagstaff citizens need to demonstrate our support again this Tuesday.

United Way of Northern Arizona — Helping to Solve the Childcare Crunch

In order to step up for our youth, we need to make improving access to childcare a top priority.

According to a report released just this week, the lack of adequate childcare in Arizona is costing the state $4.7 billion in lost earnings, productivity, and revenue each year.

The analysis, conducted by ReadyNation with major funding by the Helios Education Foundation, shows that not having accessible, affordable, and high-quality childcare is adversely impacting parents, businesses, and taxpayers.

Board of Supervisors Names Top Candidate to Fill District 3 Vacancy in 2024

FLAGSTAFF — At their regular meeting on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Board) concluded the District 3 vacancy process by unanimously naming their top candidate to serve the remainder of retiring Supervisor Matt Ryan’s term.

After brief comments regarding the candidates, interviews, and selection process, the Board named Adam Hess of Bellemont to represent District 3. 

“We feel Mr. Hess is the best candidate to hit the ground running in this very short appointment,” commented Jeronimo Vasquez, Chair of the Board and Supervisor for District 2. “His leadership experience from his military service and his desire to return to where he grew up and serve his community will enable him to represent District 3 immediately upon official appointment.”

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: Dec. 4-8, 2023

Artist in Residence ‘Pop Up’ Event, Saturday, December 9

On Saturday, December 9, from 2-4 p.m. a pop-up exhibition will feature the work of GCC Artist in Residence, Annie McCone-Lopez and Grand Canyon Summer School children. The event will be held at the Park Headquarters building with an artist talk at 2:30 p.m.

Annie McCone-Lopez will be exhibiting an eight-foot hand painted Mayan codex that represents her take on the water crisis in the Southwest. During her time in residence over the summer at Grand Canyon, McCone-Lopez also worked with Grand Canyon Summer School to create codices based on the same theme. The student codices will be displayed alongside Annie’s.

More information can be found in the attached flyer here.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future — Support F3’s End-of-Year Appeal

As 2023 draws to a close, we hope you will
make a donation in support of the work we
have done this year and will continue in 2024.

F3’s Community Impact!

*F3 brought citizens’ questions & concerns about the
hospital move to the City beginning in February. F3
joined the no campaign & is a big reason why Prop 480
was voted down by 72% of the voters!

*F3’s 2023 Voter Guide to the City’s Propositions
played a significant role in educating residents of the
meaning & impact of the 19 Charter amendments.

The NAU Review — A revolution in forestry, getting to know a professor who earned her doctorate and how PA students are closing the healthcare gap

Researchers from the Ecological Restoration Institute and School of Forestry are part of a national effort to create consistent and accurate models to predict different aspects of forest health. The National Scale Volume Biomass models are an innovation in forest biometrics introduces advanced models for accurately predicting the size and carbon-storing capacity of American forests, playing a key role in combating climate change and guiding sustainable forest management efforts.

Coconino County Parks & Recreation — Subscribe today for latest e-newsletter

Winter Recreation Updates and Safety

Much of Coconino County is a winter wonderland! Parks and natural areas offer great winter recreation opportunities. Strap on your boots, snow shoes, or cross-country skis, and enjoy the trails. Make snow forts and snow people. Have a (safe) snowball fight. Enjoy the beauty of nature in the snow, whether birdwatching or walking in the trees.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Happy Holidays from your friends at CCC&Y

By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth

The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth would love to wish you a happy and joyful holiday season.

During the next few weeks our regular weekly e-newsletter will be taking a break as we look to give it a fresh look in the coming year.

And we want your help!

Please CLICK HERE to submit your suggestions to help us better design a weekly e-newsletter that better meets your needs in 2024.
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The NAU Review — Capturing conversations, getting to know a PT professor and where to volunteer

Capturing language, one conversation at a time

Between school papers, social media, texts, news reports, speeches, blogs and podcasts, Americans record billions of words in a year. But billions more are lost—the language we use in conversation among friends and family, to the grocery clerk or Uber driver and our walking partners. Researchers in the Applied Linguistics program are leading the creation of the largest-ever corpus of American English conversation, which could change what we understand about this most basic register of language.

Sedona Arts Center — Celebrate Sedona with the Big Gay Art Show on Dec. 6

Join us at Sedona Arts Center on Wednesday, December 6, from 4-6 pm for Celebrate Sedona and the opening of our annual exhibition—The Big Gay Art Show! The event is free and will be held in the Theatre Studio and Special Exhibitions Gallery at the Art Barn with free parking in our lower lot.

In addition to the exhibition, attendees will enjoy an evening of festive music by DJ Shondra, food and drinks, door prizes, and a Holiday Market with one-of-a-kind items by CJ Henderson, Denize Katzen, Susan Moody, Victoria Norton, Jillian Sander, Sedona Incense Company and Iris Yang, and entertaining bits and curiosities by Arizona’s Hip Historian Marshall Shore.

Flagstaff Festival of Science — Local Science Spotlight: Science and Storytelling with Nicole Walker

Discover the captivating intersection of science and storytelling in the heart of Flagstaff, Arizona as local writer and educator, Nicole Walker, unravels the hidden secrets of the coastal redwoods. In a recent blog post, Nicole tells us about the intriguing exploration of resilience, shedding light on the ability of redwoods to utilize decades-old carbon for rejuvenation after wildfires, a topic inspired by her personal experiences with the annual fire concerns in Northern Arizona.

Visit our website to read the full article!