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Bilingual report: Gina Santi Photography — Whiskey Row — Yesterday and today

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   WHISKEY ROW, PRESCOTT, ARIZONA, UNITED STATES  YESTERDAY AND TODAY Monctezuma Street, the main street in Prescott, Arizona, United States, founded in 1864, became the town’s center of recreation during the early days of…

DISCOVER FLAGSTAFF receives two top honors: DMAP Accreditation and Governor’s Tourism Award

FLAGSTAFF — City of Flagstaff’s tourism bureau, DISCOVER FLAGSTAFF, received accreditation “with distinction” from globally recognized Destinations International through the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) at their annual convention and also received the 2019 Governor’s Tourism Award for Outstanding Tourism Partnership…

Museum of Northern Arizona — Upcoming events at MNA

These summer days are filled with fun, from dinosaur science on Saturday and a classical concert on Sunday to reggae-rock at Thirsty Thursdays and then an award-winning film about an international artist next weekend. Become a Member Museum Shop Donate…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau — Experience music, dancing, and theater with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y presents ‘Prevention through Resiliency: Impacting Community’ at Statewide Child Abuse Prevention Conference

Click here for the entire e-newsletter     Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019Connections Spotlight   CCC&Y presents ‘Prevention through Resiliency: Impacting Community’ at Statewide Child Abuse Prevention Conference PHOENIX — “Prevention through Resiliency: Impacting Community” was the subject of Virginia Watahomigie’s…

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools accepts new position at Tuba City Unified School District

Recruitment process has begun FLAGSTAFF — Dr. Risha VanderWey resigned as the Coconino County Superintendent of Schools. She has accepted a position as the new Superintendent for the Tuba City Unified School District. Dr. VanderWey started her new position on July…

The Comet — Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter — New Faces at CCC

Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter Sharing the news throughout northern Arizona about what’s happening at your Community College. Coconino Community College: Education that works for you. Visit our website A quick word from the President Summer is winding down, and we…

Erika Arlington appointed County Legal Defender

FLAGSTAFF — County Manager James Jayne has named Erika Arlington as the new County Legal Defender. The Board of Supervisors confirmed the appointment during the Aug. 6 board meeting. Arlington has been serving as the Interim Legal Defender since January. The…

Museum Fire neighborhood alert messages

FLAGSTAFF — Due to the Museum Fire, Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff are preparing the public for a possible flood event in Flagstaff neighborhoods. During this Monsoon season, Coconino County will issue emergency notifications when the U.S. National…

A Master Garden takes shape at CCC

Volunteer Day at the garden to be held Aug. 10 FLAGSTAFF — Four years ago, the space sat abandoned, with crumbling garden beds, invasive weeds and rocky soil, where few native plants thrived and pollinator insects rarely visited. That has…

TRAFFIC ALERT: Plan for daytime lane and ramp closures on Interstate 17 and Interstate 40 in Flagstaff Aug. 6 – 9

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   The Arizona Department of Transportation advises northern Arizona drivers to allow extra travel time and plan for daytime lane and ramp restrictions on Interstate 17 and Interstate 40 where the two freeways meet…

Sedona Arts Center update for Aug. 1 — Gallery Exhibition featuring over 30 staff and volunteer artists; Summer Member’s Co-op Exhibition featuring 29 artists; Ice Cream Social and more!

FINE ART GALLERY Artists Reception and Ice Cream Social! August 2, starting at 5pmThe Sedona Arts Center is hosting multiple exhibitions in their galleries throughout the month of August. In the Historic Art Barn in Uptown, the 2019 Summer Co-op…

Volunteer offers services to CCC’s veterans

FLAGSTAFF — Eric Eikenberry uses his experience in higher education and the military to assist Arizona Army National Guard soldiers at Camp Navajo with employment, education and financial counseling. Eikenberry works for Citizen Soldier for Life (CSFL), a program that “prepares…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau — Experience music, culture, festivals and events with Flagstaff 365 Happening

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Families take advantage of resources at Page Back-to-School Fair. See more countywide Back to School events here

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, July 31, 2019 Connections Spotlight   Families take advantage of resources at Page Back-to-School Fair. See more countywide Back to School events here PAGE — Hundreds of families took advantage of…

UPDATE: Plan for intermittent traffic shifts and ramp closures on Interstate 40 west of Flagstaff starting Aug. 7

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Northern Arizona drivers who use Interstate 40 should plan for daytime delays while the Arizona Department of Transportation completes roadway work on 17 miles of pavement west of Flagstaff.  Motorists should expect delays due…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Supervisor Lena Fowler focuses on the Museum Fire

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   July 30, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up!…

Sandbag distribution sites in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — Due to the Museum Fire, the city of Flagstaff and the Coconino County Flood Control District have made sandbags available for residents. The pre-filled distribution location at Coconino High School will close the morning of July 29 and pre-filled…

Sept. 27 – 17-year-old Mexican pianist performs with FSO

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra’s 70th Anniversary Season begins on September 27th with a spectacular program featuring 17-year-old Mexican piano prodigy Daniela Liebman performing Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2, paired with Tchaikovsky’s monumental Symphony No. 5! Purchase tickets and learn…

Sept. 30 — ‘The New Asylum Regime: An Immigration Lawyer’s Perspective,’ presentation to be held NAU

FLAGSTAFF — Immigration Attorney Susan Maclay will present, “The New Asylum Regime: An Immigration Lawyer’s Perspective,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 at Liberal Arts Building 20, Room 136., Northern Arizona University. Weaponized asylum law, demonized refugees,  and the closing of…

Oct. 4 — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces presents annual Sugar Skull Workshop at Banderas Craft Tacos in downtown Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present its annual Sugar Skull-making workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4 at Banderas Craft Tacos, 11 E. Aspen Ave., downtown Flagstaff. Come learn the secrets of turning water and sugar into skulls…

Oct. 4 — Arizona Music Pro 25th Anniversary Celebration

FLAGSTAFF — Join Arizona Music Pro on Friday, October 4, 2019 in downtown Flagstaff at 122 E. Route 66 for the 25th Anniversary celebration event with live music, food, prizes and photo booth. In 1994, Northern Arizona University graduates, Lance and…

Oct. 5 — Flagstaff Oktoberfest celebrates 11 years

FLAGSTAFF — It’s officially time for one of Flagstaff’s favorite events; the Flagstaff Oktoberfest!  The Flagstaff Oktoberfest, now in its 11th year, is bringing the 10 year celebration back, with gusto. A take two, if you will. The 10-Year Take Two…

Oct. 18 — CCC October Ed Talks: ‘Defying Stereotypes: My Journey in Engineering

FLAGSTAFF — Join Coconino Community College for an inspiring and free ED Talk with Genevieve Bennally as she shares her story as a Native woman pursuing a successful career in the field of Engineering at Raytheon Missile Systems (RMS) in Tucson,…

District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta — Call for Volunteers for Recovery from the Museum Fire

MUSEUM FIRE UPDATE Liz Archuleta, Coconino County Supervisor, District 2 Just a week ago this Sunday, the Museum Fire began. The blaze has scorched close to 2,000 acres just north of Flagstaff in the Dry Lakes region. As of yesterday,…

Traffic Alert: Plan for intermittent traffic shifts and ramp closures on Interstate 40 west of Flagstaff starting Aug. 5

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Northern Arizona drivers who use Interstate 40 should plan for daytime delays while the Arizona Department of Transportation completes roadway work on 17 miles of pavement west of Flagstaff.  Motorists should expect delays due to…

Protective measures against wildfire smoke impacts

COCONINO COUNTY — Smoke from the Museum Fire is impacting several Flagstaff communities. Coconino County Health and Human Services is encouraging individuals to take precautions to protect themselves from the health effects of wildfire smoke. Anyone who can see, taste or…

County flood analysis completed

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Flood Control District officials have completed a flood analysis and the effects of the Museum Fire on the Burris Watershed. The analysis shows that the watershed will not experience increased flooding due to the Museum Fire…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for July 24 — Experience culture, scenery, music and events with Flagstaff 365 Happening

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for July 24 — Williams holds first Back to School Fair in Coconino County

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, July 24, 2019 Connections Spotlight   Williams holds first Back to School Fair in Coconino County WILLIAMS — Parents and students gathered in the Williams Elementary-Middle School Gymnasium to register during…

Flagstaff Community Band to perform Museum Fire Benefit Concert at Coconino Community College on July 24

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Community Band is hosting a FREE benefit concert for those impacted by the Museum Fire. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in the Coconino Community College Lone Tree Campus Commons, 2800…

District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta — Museum Fire Day 3 update — Community Meeting on July 23

MUSEUM FIRE UPDATE Liz Archuleta, Coconino County Supervisor, District 2 Day 3 Update 7/23/19 9:30 AM Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff will be holding a Community Meeting tonight July 23, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Flagstaff High School…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for July 22 — School Starts in Less Than 3 Weeks!

We Still Need Your Help – Today & Tomorrow! Click here to RSVP on Facebook “LIKE” us on Facebook Summer is almost over! Can you believe it? With the start of the new school year upon us, we’ll be starting…

Sedona Arts Center update for July 19 — A Painting Adventure in Mexico with Gretchen Lopez

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   A Painting Adventure in Mexico with Gretchen Lopez November 4 – 9 Gretchen Lopez  combines traditional as well as contemporary elements in her works, from the figurative to still life to plein air…