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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Ticket sales now open for the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 50th anniversary celebration on Oct. 27

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50 Years of Creating Better Lives for Children and Families!

By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth

COCONINO COUNTY — Ticket sales are now open for the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 50th anniversary celebration on Oct. 27.

You are invited to a delicious evening of fun and music as you support CCC&Y and celebrate our 50th Anniversary!

Please help us celebrate the stars in our community who helped make this last 50 years such a success – and come help us get the next 50 years off to a great start!

The event is open to all – and we are thanking our members with special discounted rates.

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Business Opportunity Announced for Providing Guided Multi-Day Interpretive Whitewater River Trips along the Colorado River through Grand Canyon

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Grand Canyon National Park Superintendent Ed Keable has announced the Prospectus Release for the 16-contracts to provide guided interpretive multi-day whitewater tours within Grand Canyon National Park, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. These tours will provide guides, boats, gear, meals and interpretation of Grand Canyon’s spectacular natural and cultural resources. The released prospectus outlines this business opportunity, describes the existing 16 contracts, and provides details on how to submit a responsive proposal.  

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Friends of Flagstaff’s Future — F3’s Council Candidate Forum, the Housing Bond, and more!

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In This Issue:
F3’s City Council Candidate Forum October 1
Request for Volunteers to Assist at F3’s Candidate Forum
City & County Regional Plan Visioning Workshops
F3 Supports City Bond Proposition 442: Housing Bond
City Operations will be Powered with 100% Renewable Energy
Introducing Fossil Free Arizona

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Coconino County Fair Celebrates 73rd Year This Weekend

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The 73rd Annual Coconino County Fair is this Labor Day Weekend, September 2 – 5, at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff. The county fair will include entertainment, food, vendors, and rides, with events for all ages. 

Friday to Sunday, the fair will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Monday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Adult admission is $8 and youth and senior tickets are $5. Children 5 and under get in free! Parking is $5 per vehicle, with a free shuttle partnership with Mountain Lines Bus departing from the Northern Arizona University parking lot P62 on Pine Knoll Drive. The shuttle departs from NAU at 4 p.m. on Friday and runs every 40 minutes. Saturday to Monday, the shuttle departs from NAU at 10 a.m. and runs every 20 minutes. 

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The NAU Review — What’s up, Lumberjacks? Find out inside!

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Students moved into their residence halls, attended their first concert, showed up for the annual NAU Letters tradition and yesterday attend their first classes of the academic year—and first college classes ever for the Class of 2026. Relive the excitement of NAU move-in (while dodging monsoons), the welcome back concert and the Letters in this slide show.

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Bat tests positive for rabies along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park

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Grand Canyon National Park biologists have received confirmation that a bat collected along the Colorado River in mid-August has tested positive for rabies. Wildlife managers generally report an increase in human-bat interactions in summer months. Individuals who have had physical contact with a bat are advised to seek medical attention and be assessed for appropriate medical treatment.

Rabies is a serious disease that can kill both animals and humans. Humans can contract rabies through contact with an infected animal’s saliva, such as a bite or scratch. Possible rabies infections should be considered in animals that exhibit unusual or aggressive behavior or that are not afraid of humans. All mammals are susceptible to rabies, including bats, skunks, and foxes. Although primarily nocturnal, bats observed flying during daylight is not indicative of a rabid bat.

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Closure areas open on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park following the Dragon Fire

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Effective immediately, all Dragon Fire closure areas on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park have been reopened to the public. These areas include the Tiyo Point Trail, the Widforss and Outlet Canyon backcountry use areas, and the Widforss Forest Trail.

The 1,362-acre lightning-caused fire began on July 17, 2022. The Dragon Fire has been allowed to fulfill its natural role within a fire-dependent ecosystem.

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Application for Neighborhood Sustainability Grants open Sept. 1

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The City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office invites the public to apply for a Neighborhood Sustainability Grant. The Neighborhood Sustainability Grant program is a competitive grant program that funds community projects related to food, waste, climate action, resilience, building energy, public health, and transportation.

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Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates its 2022 Tardeada Festival, Mariachi Mass

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Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces honored the region’s Hispanic roots by celebrating the seventh annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklorico Festival” on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church south of downtown Flagstaff

The free event drew more than 250 people with the entertainment stage featuring El Mariachi Tapatio de Tucson, dance music by La Banda Las Catrinas from Tucson, Ballet Folklorico de Colores de Flagstaff.

The highlight of the event included the presentation of certificates honoring the service of all veterans who attended the celebration.

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Police academy OK’d by CCC governing board

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The Coconino Community College District Governing Board approved agreements to begin a police academy and to start working on a partnership among community colleges in northern Arizona to share resources in order to better serve students.

During the Aug. 17 meeting, CCC Provost Dr. Nate Southerland presented an Oct. 3, 2022, start date for the first police academy at the college after possible program approval by the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board. The police academy will start off as non-credit, but after curriculum approval, the program will give recruits credits to apply toward associate and higher degrees.

Southerland then shared information with the board on an agreement in the works with Northland Pioneer College, Mohave Community College and Yavapai College to share resources to better serve students in northern Arizona. Among the items discussed would be the sharing of courses and other services to extend a more robust level of service to students in the region. Talks are ongoing and intergovernmental agreements are planned for the near future.

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Sedona Arts Center — Check out these specially selected art workshops!

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his one day class will incorporate beads and/or found objects to create two beautiful and unique pendants. Participants will learn how to utilize a non-toxic epoxy clay to embed objects and beads into a metal pendant tray. Proper placement of beads, design, and composition will be explored. Several examples of finished pendants and necklaces will be provided for reference.  This is a fun and inspirational class that can be used as a spring board for the creation of many types of jewelry and collage work. The class is appropriate for all skill levels.

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Museum of Northern Arizona announces opening of new exhibit looking at history of MNA archaeologists working in Glen Canyon

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This weekend we open a new exhibition looking at the long history of MNA archaeologists working in Glen Canyon. The artifacts and information from initial surveys of Glen Canyon in the late 1950s continue to reveal new information and MNA archaeologists recently returned to the same locations to see how the sites have changed. All this reinforces the importance of the museum as a place where artifacts are cared for and continue to be studied. MNA Archaeologists in Glen Canyon complements the photography show in the Lockett Gallery, The Great Unknown: Artists at Glen Canyon. 

MNA was started by community members who recognized how important it is to have a museum preserving and sharing information about the Colorado Plateau, and that community connection continues through our members and donors. You can help support the museum by participating in the virtual auction that is taking place right now. And if you aren’t yet a museum member, consider becoming one today in time to attend the upcoming Member Appreciation Day this Saturday.

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The NAU Review — The year ahead, National Aviation Day and helping children see

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At the inaugural University Convocation Monday, President Cruz Rivera discussed with faculty and staff the highlights of Academic Year 2021-2022 and shared NAU’s three overarching goals for the next academic year: defining the New NAU System, differentiating NAU Online and developing a strategic enrollment management plan that will expand the number of people to whom an NAU education is available.

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Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up — Aug. 22-25, 2022

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Special Evening Program at Desert View Thursday, September 1

On September 5, Desert View will have its last sunset talk for the summer season.

The sunset talk on September 1 at 5:45 p.m. will feature Cultural Demonstrators, Bennard and Frances Dallasvuyaoma from Hopi. Their program will highlight the Hopi connection to Grand Canyon and also their personal connection through past relatives who have worked in the park.

Frances and Bennard Dallasvuyaoma are a husband and wife team who both left successful careers to become full-time jewelers. Their innovative jewelry is a dramatic blend of both ancient and contemporary traditions, techniques and materials. Cut and polished by hand, the natural gems and stones are set in a modern version of the ancient mosaic style. “We design each piece of jewelry to signify balance and harmony,” said Bennard. “When we talk about balance and harmony, we mean that there is an order to everything and nothing is in disarray.”

Frances and Bennard will also be demonstrating as part of the Cultural Demonstrator’s Program on September 1 and 2 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Desert View. Both are amazing Hopi silversmiths and enjoy mixing traditional and contemporary styles into their work.

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Grand Canyon National Park Ranger Della Yurcik Receives the 2022 Harry Yount Award

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Della Yurcik, Backcountry Park Ranger at Grand Canyon National Park, has been selected to receive the 2022 National Park Service (NPS) Harry Yount Award for excellence in the field of rangering. The Harry Yount Award annually honors a NPS Ranger who consistently excels in the performance of duties that serve park visitors and protect the natural, historical and cultural resources of parks. The award is named after the nation’s first park ranger and is the highest honor that can be bestowed on a park ranger today.

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CCC Auto Tech program on hold in search of qualified faculty

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The curriculum is set. The syllabi are prepared. Classroom space is ready, thanks to the generosity of a local auto dealership.

Unfortunately, the cost of living in Flagstaff has made the process of hiring a full-time faculty member for the Coconino Community College Automotive Technology program a challenge. As a result, CCC’s Automotive Technology program is being forced into a holding pattern until a full-time faculty member can be found.

“We know this program is critical to supplying the trained automotive technicians our community needs, and there has been strong interest from students, employers and community members,” said Dr. Nate Southerland, CCC Provost. “CCC remains committed to the success of our Automotive Technology program and is grateful for those who have made their facilities available to the College to help us deliver the program.”

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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — How can you help families and children locally?

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COCONINO COUNTY —
As CCC&Y celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, we are committed to:
Our Mission: We ignite collective action that creates better lives for children and families
Our Vision: We imagine a world where every person lives in peace and is supported by a thriving, resilient community
To help us continue and expand our mission in 2022, please consider supporting the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth through your individual, family, student or group membership
By becoming a member of CCC&Y your financial contribution helps cultivate and strengthen well-informed communities by providing education and resources, bringing stakeholders together, building new systems of communication and more.

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Students studying trades at CCC get $15K boost from Desert Financial Foundation

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During a recent tour, Coconino Community College students Nick Bartek and Erika Acuna showed employees of Desert Financial Credit Union and Foundation Board Members around the Fourth Street Campus. This location is where most of the college’s Career and Technical Education courses are taught, which gives students the skills needed to garner well-paying jobs quickly.

Bartek plans to continue his education at Arizona State University to study sustainable building practices. Acuna is working on her requirements to become a registered nurse.

“I learned so much here,” Bartek told the group. “I got the hands-on experience I needed, and I can’t thank CCC enough.”

“I’m the first generation in my family to go to college,” Acuna said, adding that she chose CCC because it was smaller, affordable, and offered her the space to excel in her studies.

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First Monkeypox Cases Identified in Coconino County

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Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) announced the first confirmed cases of monkeypox in Coconino County. The two cases were tested in separate healthcare facilities and are unrelated. The individuals are recovering while following isolation guidance. As of August 22, 2022, 258 monkeypox cases have been reported in Arizona and more than 15,000 cases have been identified in the United States.

Monkeypox symptoms can be similar to the flu with a rash and usually resolve within 2 – 4 weeks. The illness can produce a rash that can look like pimples or blisters on the face, the inside of the mouth, hands, feet, chest, genitals, or anus. Infection typically starts with a fever and can be accompanied by chills, headache, muscle aches, swollen lymph nodes, and fatigue. 

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Coconino County Acquires Important Kachina Village Parcel, Protecting Wetland Habitat

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Protecting, preserving, and caring for our environment is a core value of Coconino County’s Mission Statement, and the county’s Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the acquisition of six acres of open space wetland near Pumphouse Wash in Kachina Village. Because of their unique characteristics, wetlands are important features in the natural landscape that provide numerous benefits for people and wildlife which include protecting and improving water quality, providing wildlife habitats, storing floodwaters, and maintaining surface water flow during dry periods. 

This particular parcel is an important addition to the Pumphouse County Natural Area, which is a part of the Oak Creek watershed. Oak Creek has a special designation as a Federal “unique waterway,” and the acquisition will protect the land from development, which would have a negative impact to this sensitive and unique parcel and its biodiversity. 

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Friends of Flagstaff’s Future — Action Alert: Flagstaff Regional Plan Visioning Starts This Week!

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It’s time to start providing input into the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County’s Planning Process.

The Regional Plan is a policy guide and serves as the general plan for the City of Flagstaff and an amendment to the Coconino County Comprehensive Plan. It reflects the community’s vision for the future, and describes how the community wants to grow and change over the next 20+ years. The current Regional Plan was adopted in 2014 and this new update will guide future growth and development in our region.

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Fee Proposal Changes for Coconino National Forest Recreation Areas

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The Coconino National Forest is seeking public input on proposed fee implementation at six specific high-use recreation sites to provide consistent maintenance and keep these sites and trails at a level of quality visitors have come to expect. The deadline for comment is Aug. 31, 2022.

The following sites are under consideration for the fee implementation. Red Rock Passes and the Interagency America the Beautiful pass will continue to be honored at these sites.

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Coconino County Flood Control District Briefs Federal Officials on Long-Term Flood Mitigation Plan

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Coconino County Flood Control District hosted Congressman Tom O’Halleran and officials from the United States Department of Agriculture, United States Forest Service, Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Federal Highway Administration, and the City of Flagstaff for a comprehensive briefing and tour of the Schultz/Pipeline Flood Area.

Flood Control District officials presented the District’s long-term plan for flood mitigation, briefing Congressman O’Halleran and federal officials about the new situation communities now face after nine critical watersheds were severely damaged by the recent Pipeline Fire. Flood Control District Administrator Lucinda Andreani, along with engineering partners, also presented a thorough long-term plan for flood mitigation on the east and west side of the San Francisco Peaks. 

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Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present 7th annual Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada on Aug. 20

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Free event, which has drawn upwards of 400 guests, provides cultural education to community, honors all veterans in region. Mariachi Mass to be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Aug. 21.

FLAGSTAFF — To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present its 7th annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklorico Festival” from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 20 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff.

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Bilingual report — Gina Santi Photography Images of the Month – August 2022

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What is it about ice hockey that draws so much passion, commitment, and obsession? In cultural anthropology we could use the concepts of group culture, identity, and belonging to better understand the complexities of this sport: ice hockey involves social interaction and social processes, just as any other sport. However, ice hockey is much more than that: it is playing a game -on a sheet of ice! – that is regulated by players with specific physical specialized skills, mental training, and emotional readiness that must be learned and constantly cultivated in order to perform as competent team members.

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Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up — Aug. 15-19, 2022

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On Thursday, August 18, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated the Coconino County Community Level to LOW. People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.

Updates on local community levels for Coconino County will be posted and updated on the main nps.gov/grca webpage under the ‘Alerts’ section. This information will be updated weekly on Thursdays by the CDC.

We will keep employees, our stakeholders, and the public informed of any new developments as soon as they become available. For those wishing to post this signage outside of buildings and in workspaces, please see the attached signage.

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Flagstaff and Coconino County to host public workshops on updating the Flagstaff Regional Plan

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The City of Flagstaff and Coconino County will host a series of ten public workshops starting Aug. 22 and continuing through November to create a shared vision for the Flagstaff region through 2045 and beyond. These discussions are the first participatory workshops in this multi-year process.  

To chart a path for Flagstaff’s future, residents and staff need to reflect on its past, discuss its present, and dream about its future. These workshops will focus on visioning, which is a process that brings together diverse community members for conversations to guide the next version of the Regional Plan. A schedule of workshops can be found below.  

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United Way of Northern Arizona — A Busy Summer for Volunteers

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It’s been a non-stop summer for United Way of Northern Arizona volunteers as we worked together to help with post-fire recovery efforts, prepare for the increased possibility of flooding, and even help out at a couple of this year’s KinderCamp™ events.

Before we take a look at the work done – and a few upcoming events – we’d like to take a moment to thank everyone for their hard work so far this season.
The Numbers So Far: More than 1,500 Volunteer Hours

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New Opioid Recovery Program Funded by Grant from Arizona Attorney General

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In 2017, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a public health emergency and announced a strategy for law enforcement and health professionals across the country to combat the opioid crisis, with an emphasis on improving access to prevention, treatment, and recovery support services. 

This year, the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has been awarded a grant from the Arizona Attorney General’s Office for Local and Tribal Government Opioid Abatement in the amount of $2.5 million. At the August 9 Board of Supervisors meeting, the Board took swift action to authorize the addition of the grant funds to the CCSO budget. With these funds, CCSO now commence a collaborative partnership with the Jail District and Coconino County Health and Human Services to provide a new service and support-oriented diversion program focusing on assisting those recovering from opioid addiction in their recovery and re-entry into the community. 

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Grand Canyon National Park Crew Leader, Matthew Snider, Earns 2021 Director’s Award for Natural Resources

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Matthew Snider, Compost Crew Leader at Grand Canyon National Park, has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 National Park Service (NPS) Excellence in Natural Resource Stewardship through Maintenance award. This award recognizes an employee for outstanding contributions in natural resource management by a Facilities Management employee. This award is given to one individual, once a year. 

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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y provides variety of free training webinars for families, community organizations

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COCONINO COUNTY —
Coconino County has endured a number of challenges in recent years, including the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the resulting physical closures of schools, daycare centers and afterchool education programs and the switch to a more virtual world.
As we return to some semblance of normal, challenges still remain for families, youth, educators and organizations.
Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth wants to help. As we prepare to celebrate our 50th anniversary on Oct. 27, 2022 at the High Country Conference Center, we want to remind the community of our growing library of on-demand webinars, to help the public gain the tools they need to provide trauma-informed care, tips to help strengthen family protective factors, examine the effects of historical trauma and adverse childhood experiences, address issues such as bullying and the support to adults and youth through the use of mindfulness practices.

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Check out these creative workshops at Sedona Arts Center!

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Get ready to loosen up, challenge your skills, and have fun with Bold Brush Painting Advanced….

Feel the rhythm and movement of the strokes and how big brushes can say so much with so few strokes!  We’re going to approach more complex and challenging subjects, such as architecture, café and city scenes, plus the landscape.  Learn to paint the negative space into the positive shapes of your subject, the key is learning to observe more and paint more in less time!!!

So, hold onto your hats, as we approach Bold Brush Painting from a higher level!!!!

Prerequisite- you need have taken the first “Bold Brush Painting” workshop, and have painting experience.

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The NAU Review — A winning Welcome Week, empowering students and illustrating the invisible war of chronic pain

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Calling all students: Kick off your Lumberjack experience at Welcome Week!

Whether you’re new to NAU or returning after a summer away, start the year off right with a host of fun Welcome Week activities, including concerts, ice cream socials, club fairs, the NAU Letters photo for the Class of 2026 and more. Get involved. Get connected. Get ready for a great year!

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Theatrikos — 50th Anniversary, Sneak Peek of 2023 Season, Be More Chill for the kids

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50th Anniversary Celebration Highlights

Friday, September 9
o  Sneak Peek of 2023 Season—6:30 pm
o  Cabaret Night—7:30 pm

Saturday, September 10
o  Champagne Toast, New Lease Signing and Sign Unveiling—4:30 pm
o  Jubilee Dinner—5:30 pm

Sunday, September 11
o  TheatriKids Performance—4 pm
o  Family and Friends Courtyard BBQ—5:30 pm

Most events are free. But reservations are suggested. Jubilee dinner is $72. Other events have no host bars.

Dinner reservations required by August 31.

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STEM City Flagstaff — Ten Years Down the Road

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August marks the 10th Anniversary of STEM City
and Flagstaff’s designation as “America’s First STEM Community.”
STEM City was conceived out of a shared community vision to recognize, celebrate,
and expand the tremendous human and capital assets in
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) that exist in Flagstaff.
Now, ten years later, STEM City is proud to have facilitated:
–Nine annual community-wide STEM Celebrations
–Annual STEMMY Awards recognizing numerous STEM Students, Teachers & Organizations
–Direct student engagement in STEM learning through classroom partnerships
with local experts in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math.

We’ll celebrate this 10th Anniversary with various events throughout the coming months
to revitalize Flagstaff’s well-earned designation as “America’s First STEM Community.”

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CCC’s first Summer Bridge program achieves goals

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Nevaeh Talkalai, gaze strong, spoke to her peers so that they might get to know her and she them.

“I’m urban Native,” she said. “I took pride in being Navajo after a racism event and created an anti-racism coalition. I was born in Fort Defiance and lived mostly in Window Rock growing up.”

She recently graduated from Northland Preparatory Academy in Flagstaff and plans on attending university in Michigan. Her goal: To be an advocate and a counselor for Native Americans.

Talkalai was among more than 40 students participating Coconino Community College’s inaugural Summer Bridge program, created as part a larger program devoted to “Strengthening Indigenous Student Success.” The purpose of the SISS program is to improve the success of Native American students attending CCC.

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South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park lifts water onservation measures as water levels return to normal

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Grand Canyon National Park lifted its mandatory water conservation measures for the South Rim when water storage reached an acceptable level on August 15.

Water conservation measures are generally prudent in the desert west to conserve water resources. Measures such as watering lawns/plants only as needed, washing cars infrequently; filling the sink with water while washing dishes; reporting drips, leaks, or other water loss to appropriate offices; turning off water while not in immediate use for shaving and brushing teeth; running dishwashers or washing machines with only full loads (and in eco mode if available), and taking shorter showers are all good conservation practices to have everyday.

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Unsanctioned survey circulating on 2022 election propositions

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The City of Flagstaff has become aware of a survey circulating by text message on the 2022 election propositions that includes inaccurate and misleading information. The survey, which appears on the website opinion-counts.com, is not sanctioned by the City nor is it supported by the City in any way. It is currently unknown which organization or individual created and published the survey. 

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Flagstaff City – Coconino County Public Library — Happening at Your Library week of 8/15/22

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View this email in your browser August 15th, 2022 Connect with your community Featured Resource Adult & All-Ages Events Book Clubs Youth Events Technology Help To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, please call 928-213-2331 (Downtown Library)…

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Sedona Arts Center Volunteer Fair & Appreciation next week

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You’re invited to come to the Sedona Arts Center and learn about Volunteer Opportunities for this coming year. We have a fun program planned, and we’ll be honoring the people who have generously given their time and enrgy to help make things happen here!  

For those of you who have volunteered this past year, we want to say Thank You and show our appreciation! 

If you haven’t had an opportunity to volunteer this past year, we welcome you to come and see what’s new this year and celebrate with us. Maybe something will sound interesting and fit into your schedule, and you will be able to sign up for particular events or other volunteer opportunities. 

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Community celebration to rename county park for former District Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta to be held on Aug. 13

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Coconino County Parks & Recreation has announced that members of the community are invited to a public dedication and re-naming ceremony of Sawmill Multicultural Art and Nature County Park in honor of a former member of the Board of Supervisors and long-time member of the local community, Elizabeth “Liz” Archuleta from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Saturday, Aug. 13 at 703 E. Sawmill Road, Flagstaff.

There will be speeches from local elected officials, live music, park tours, children’s activities, a book signing, and recognition of the new amenities at the park, including a new mural design.

The first Latina to be elected to the Board, Archuleta served in her position for more than 24 years. In that time, she also served as President of the County Supervisors Association and as Chairwoman of the National Association of Counties Public Lands Steering Committee, where she worked to bolster rural schools and forest health. Archuleta also served as Vice President of the National Association of Latino Elected & Appointed Officials and served on the Governor’s Arizona Statewide Water Advisory Council.

She currently serves in the Biden Administration as the Director of the Office of External & Intergovernmental Affairs at the United States Department of Agriculture. In this capacity, she serves as the department’s liaison to state, county, local, tribal officials and other stakeholders.

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United Way of Northern Arizona — Lowell Observatory Aims for the Stars as Pacesetter for UWNA

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While many companies and organizations Step Up for Our Community through their workplace campaigns for UWNA, some take an extra step by becoming Pacesetters; they hold their workplace fundraisers in the month prior to the official annual campaign to help jumpstart it.

One of the most successful at this is Lowell Observatory, where typically 25% to 30% of the 163 employees participate in the Pacesetter campaign each year.

The person responsible for this pre-campaign effort at the observatory is Mattie Harrington. She’s the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director Jeff Hall; Director of Philanthropy Lisa Actor; and the observatory’s Sole Trustee, W. Lowell Putnam IV, the great-grandnephew of its founder, Percival Lowell.

The Pacesetter fundraising outreach is conducted primarily via email, she said, with her sending out a communication to the staff once a week reminding them of the work UWNA supports in early childhood education, youth development, and crisis response.

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City hosts event celebrating National Navajo Code Talkers Day on Aug. 14

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The City of Flagstaff will celebrate National Navajo Code Talkers Day with an event on Sunday, Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the NACET Conference Room (2201 N. Gemini Rd.). Members of the public are welcome to attend. The event will feature a variety of speakers, including a Navajo Code Talker family member, a Pat Tillman scholar and youth advocates. An honor walk/ run hybrid 2K event will also be held at 9 a.m. at Buffalo Park.

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City of Flagstaff announces volunteer opportunities available to create sandbags

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Flagstaff community members who would like to volunteer to support residents impacted by Pipeline Fire post-wildfire flooding on the west side of Flagstaff are invited to assist in filling sandbags. Volunteers are encouraged to visit either of the City’s self-fill sandbag stations (locations below) anytime during daylight hours, seven days a week to create sandbags. Empty sandbags and cinder sand are provided at the sites. Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves, sun protection, shovels, and water for hydration. Completed sandbags can be left at the sites, where they can then be picked up by residents impacted by flooding. Self-formed groups, such as school groups, church groups, or other organizations are especially encouraged to volunteer. Volunteers can learn more about how to properly build sandbags a twww.flagstaff.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/72613/Sanbags-Poster.

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Applicants Sought for the Fredonia Moccasin Governing Board Vacancy

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Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Cheryl Mango-Paget is seeking applicants for appointment for Fredonia Moccasin School District #6.

Applicants must be Arizona registered voters and residents of the school district for at least one year prior to the date of appointment.  Applicants or their spouses cannot be an employee of the district.

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Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up — Aug. 8-12, 2022

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On Thursday, August 11, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated the Coconino County Community Level to LOW. People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask.

Please note that this standard is flexible depending on conditions in Coconino County. It is possible that we may return to a mask requirement under this guidance if conditions in Coconino County returns to a HIGH community level.

Updates on local community levels for Coconino County will be posted and updated on the main nps.gov/grca webpage under the ‘Alerts’ section. This information will be updated weekly on Thursdays by the CDC.

We will keep employees, our stakeholders, and the public informed of any new developments as soon as they become available. For those wishing to post this signage outside of buildings and in workspaces, please see the attached signage.

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Watch California Condors take their first flights in the wild during the 27th annual public condor release, in-person and live-streamed! on Sept. 24

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The Peregrine Fund and Bureau of Land Management at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument are hosting a celebration on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 24 by releasing captive-bred California Condors at 1 p.m. MDT (noon MST, northern-Arizona Condor Time) to take their first flights in the wild. The event will be held in-person at Vermilion Cliffs National Monument for anyone interested in traveling to the area, and it will be live streamed via The Peregrine Fund’s YouTube Channel.

The Arizona-Utah California Condor conservation effort is a cooperative program by federal, state, and private partners, including The Peregrine Fund, the Bureau of Land Management in Utah, the Bureau of Land Management’s Vermilion Cliffs National Monument, Arizona Game and Fish Department, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Grand Canyon and Zion National Parks, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, and Kaibab and Dixie National Forests among many other supporting groups and individuals.

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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y provides a variety of options to help families, community members

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COCONINO COUNTY — As we prepare to celebrate our 50th anniversary on Oct. 27, 2022 at the High Country Conference Center, the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth continues to connect families and community members with a number of options, including free educational resources, city resource guides, calendars of upcoming family events and a variety of programs offered by our more than 100 individual and nonprofit members.

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Discover Flagstaff — Enjoy family concerts, cultural events and more this weekend with Flagstaff 365!

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Family Pops Concert by Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill Park. This festive outdoor event includes a program of exciting animal-themed music, face-painting, and an instrument “petting zoo” where they can pick up an instrument, learn how to hold it, and even try playing it! 3-5 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 13.

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The NAU Review — The footsteps of Holocaust survivors, favorite books of book lovers and a Lumberjack on ‘American Ninja Warrior’

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The Holocaust means something different when you stand in the gas chamber at Auschwitz or the tunnels underneath Langenstein. For 20 Arizona public school teachers, how they teach the Holocaust will be changed forever after spending 17 days in Germany and Poland, learning about the Holocaust where the atrocities happened and how those nations and their people grapple with this difficult history in the present. NAU’s Martin-Springer Institute, with the help of several generous donations, led the once-in-a-lifetime educational journey.

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Coconino County Health and Human Services Ready to Respond to Monkeypox

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Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS), in partnership with state and federal partners, is responding to the recent increase in monkeypox illness in the United States. Although no cases have been identified in Coconino County, 102 monkeypox cases have been reported in Arizona as of August 5, 2022, and more than 7,000 cases have been identified in 49 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC).

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Flagstaff Pulliam Airport Launches New Website

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Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) is pleased to announce the launch of a new website with a modern design, increased functionality, and innovative features. The website flyflagstaffaz.com provides accessible resources for travelers and the community.

Commonly searched travel information such as flight tracking, parking details, and airline information is prominently featured along with community, pilot, and general aviation resources. Content is strategically located in an intuitive interface with a contemporary, clean layout.

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