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KNAU update for June 21 — KNAU eNews: Prescribed Burns, California Condor, and More

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – June 21st, 2019 Strange Reception? From time to time, especially as the weather warms up in Northern Arizona, we receive calls from listeners alerting us that “another station has taken…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler named County Board Chair

District 4 Supervisor Jim Parks selected as vice-chair The Coconino County Board of Supervisors named District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler as Chair of the Board during the regular meeting June 18. She replaces District 1 Supervisor Art Babbott. Supervisor Fowler…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for June 20 — Flagstaff is your place for theater, outdoor events and more. Find all your recreation, art and music events 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…

Sedona Arts Center update for June 20 — Check out these creative Summer Classes at Sedona Arts Center

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Summer Art Classes  at Sedona Arts Center Taking classes on our campus in Uptown Sedona affords the opportunity not only to explore the arts, but also to meet new neighbors and immerse yourself…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for June 19 — Save the Date: Kevin Campbell returns to Northern Arizona on Oct. 29

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, June 19, 2019 Connections Spotlight Save the Date: Kevin Campbell returns to Northern Arizona on Oct. 29 FLAGSTAFF — Kevin Campbell, an internationally known youth permanency expert, founder of the…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for June 18 — Supervisor Lena Fowler selected into the 2019 NACo County Leadership Institute

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   June 18, 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!…

Shannon Anderson named Deputy City Manager

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff has named Shannon Anderson as the new Deputy City Manager. Anderson participated in an open and competitive recruitment that attracted over 50 candidates. Anderson has worked with the city since 2006. She started as a…

Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad

Boletín Semanal / Click Aquí   Información de Interés para la Comunidad 320 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Teléfono (602) 242-7398 Emergencias: (602) 330-3642 Actividades y Eventos La cercanía a la comunidad es necesaria para que conozca de primera mano…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for June 14 — Mary Rabago: Una Pueblerina Soñadora

Dear friend and partner, below please find information on the issues addressed this week. Please help us share links with family and friends. Programs can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube and Podcast [Stitcher in Android and Podcast in IPhone]; all…

Flagstaff announces delay in bulk waste pick-up

FLAGSTAFF — Due to a higher than normal increase in bulk waste volume, the city of Flagstaff is experiencing a two-week delay in bulk waste pickups. Residents should continue following their normal bulk waste pickup schedule and should not bring in…

City of Flagstaff announces Switzer Canyon and Turquoise Roundabout construction

FLAGSTAFF — Switzer Canyon and Turquoise Roundabout construction: Location: Switzer Canyon Drive Date: June 17, 2019 through July 8, 2019 Details: Traffic re-routing on Switzer Canyon Drive will start June 17, 2019 to complete construction of a roundabout at the intersection…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for June 13 — Celebrate Father’s Day weekend in Flagstaff. Find all your recreation, art and music events 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…

Sedona Arts Center update for June 13 — The Ceramics Department at Sedona Arts Center

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   The Ceramics Department  at Sedona Arts Center The Ceramics Department is headed by Dennis Ott, winner of the 2018 Governor’s Arts Award of Arizona for Arts Education and the City of Sedona Mayor’s…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for June 12 — Vendors can now sign up to participate in CCC&Y’s 9th Annual Flagstaff Early Childhood Fair

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Connections Spotlight Vendors can now sign up to participate in CCC&Y’s 9th Annual Flagstaff Early Childhood Fair Dear Fellow Early Childhood Community Member: In celebration of young…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for June 11 — Supervisor Fowler meets with BLM on The Wave

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   June 11, 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!…

CCC joins county, city in mental health awareness effort

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College has joined Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff in proclaiming May 2019 as Mental Health Month in an effort to increase knowledge, empathy and action related to mental health and wellbeing. During the May 15…

Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad

Boletín Semanal / Click Aquí   Información de Interés para la Comunidad 320 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Teléfono (602) 242-7398 Emergencias: (602) 330-3642 Actividades y Eventos El Consulado General de México en Phoenix da la bienvenida a Jorge Mendoza…

UPDATE: Drivers should plan for ramp closures on Interstate 40 in Williams through June

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Expect delays and allow extra travel time Northern Arizona drivers on Interstate 40 west of Flagstaff should plan for travel delays due to construction work between Parks and Williams. Crews have scheduled ramp closures and…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for June 7 — ‘It’s the Economy, Stupid’

Dear friend and partner, There is still room to register for our Lunch & Learn in Tolleson on Wednesday, June 12. Register today: https://aarp.cvent.com/d/9yqnl6/ Additionally, below please find information on the issues addressed this week. Please help us share links…

Sedona Arts Center update for June 7 — Sedona Photofest FREE Talks, Lowell Observatory Star Party, Workshops and more!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Sedona Arts Center: Partner Event SEDONA PHOTOFEST June 14–16, 2019 with Free Talks and Presentations at Mary D Fisher Theatre, Courtyard by Marriott, and Sedona Arts Center Sedona PhotoFest 2019 will educate and…

Multiple Governing Board Seats seeking applicants

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey is seeking applicants for appointment to four school districts. One seat is open in Coconino Community College District 5 in Page, Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry, and Technology (CAVIAT) Education…

KNAU update for June 7 — Summer Construction Season Underway in Northern Arizona Highways

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – June 7th, 2019 Earth Notes: Clear Creek Vineyard and Winery In the late 1960s 20-something Ignacio Mesa dreamed of producing his own wine. Three decades later he began planting grapevines…

Spring Valley Road Project underway

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County contractor, Rummel Construction, has broken ground on the Spring Valley Road Drainage Improvement Project. The project is located about 10 miles north of East Old Route 66 in Parks, Ariz. The goal of the project…

Coconino Community College update for June 6 — Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter

June 1, 2019 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 Although the Arizona…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for June 6 — Festivals and Fun in Flagstaff. Find all your recreation, art and music events 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…

Portion of Flagstaff City Hall Lawn to be part of xeriscape demonstration project

FLAGSTAFF — The City Hall landscape Conversion Pilot will convert approximately 2,000 square feet of lawn on the south side of City Hall to a xeriscape demonstration starting the first week of June. This project will be executed through a partnership…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for June 5 — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth invites you to the 9th Annual Flagstaff Early Childhood Fair

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Connections Spotlight Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth invites you to the 9th Annual Flagstaff Early Childhood Fair Dear Fellow Early Childhood Community Member: In celebration of young…

Sedona Arts Center update for June 5 — New Exhibitions, Call to Artists, Special events. Plus, visit Sedona Arts Center on Friday, June 7 from 5 to 8 pm for a First Friday artist reception!

FINE ART GALLERY Patricia Caldwell, Bill Cramer, Chikako Myers, and Dennis Ott Artists Reception June 7, from 5 to 8pm Visit Sedona Arts Center this June and indulge in the creative wonders of featured artists Patricia Caldwell, Bill Cramer, Chikako…

CCC seeks nominations for Distinguished Service Award 2019

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College is seeking nominations for its prestigious Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes outstanding service, leadership and support to the College and to the educational enrichment of Coconino County. Nominees must be a resident of Coconino County…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for June 5 — Coconino County Board of Supervisors donates Computer Center to Western Navajo Veterans Administration

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   June 4, 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!…

City of Flagstaff names Jared Tolman as Library Director

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff has named Jared Tolman as the new Library Director. Tolman and several other applicants participated in a recruitment process that included an extensive in-person interview process with internal and external stakeholders, as well as a…

Coconino County African American Advisory Council, Southside Community Association to present annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 15

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County African American Advisory Council (AAAC) and the Southside Community Association are proud to present the annual Juneteenth celebration. The event will be from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 15 at the Murdoch Community…

July 3 — CHAC to meet in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. Download agendas, minutes HERE CHAC serves as…

Through July 25 — Coconino Community College announces seven art workshops

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College has announced the following art workshops for this summer: Introduction to Figure Drawing Jeff Roth June 3-13 Mondays- Thursdays 9 am -12 pm $325 Learning the essential figure drawing techniques and human anatomy to create…

LAUNCH Flagstaff update for May 31 — Initial Investment for Preschool Expansion Secured

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   THREE STEPS FORWARD Initial Investment for Preschool Expansion Secured This month the City of Flagstaff pledged an initial investment in the Flagstaff preschool expansion three-year pilot project, as part of their budget allocation…

Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad

Boletín Semanal / Click Aquí   Información de Interés para la Comunidad 320 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Teléfono (602) 242-7398 Emergencias: (602) 330-3642 Actividades y Eventos Graduación de la Plaza Comunitaria Creighton 25 de mayo El pasado 25 de mayo,…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for May 31 — Please help – KinderCamp Supply Drive

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   KinderCamp™ – the one-month “boot camp” that ensures that every child is academically, emotionally and socially ready for kindergarten – begins next week in Flagstaff. These classrooms of eager young learners at Thomas,…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for May 31 — Author Stella Pope Duarte: Raul H. Yzaguirre – ‘Seated at the Table of Power’ – Bio #1, more

Dear friend and partner, Below please find information on the issues addressed this week, and on an event taking place in Tolleson (registration is required). Please help us share links with family and friends. Programs can be accessed on Facebook,…

Sedona Arts Center update for May 31 — New Workshops Added! Summer Sale! 10% off all these new workshops when you pay in full!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Summer Sale! ALL WORKSHOPS ARE ON SALE! 10% OFF THROUGH JUNE 14 ONLY! Coupon applies to new registrations that elect to pay in full at the time of registration. To take advantage of…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for May 30 — Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival presents, “Much Ado About Nothing,” at the Museum of Northern Arizona

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…

ADOT update for May 30 — State Route 89A FULL overnight closures north of Sedona scheduled June 9-11; daytime lane restrictions scheduled for June 13

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Three overnight closures required for drainage work Drivers who use State Route 89A between Sedona and Flagstaff are advised to plan for travel delays as crews remove rocks and fallen trees, improve drainage through the switchbacks, and…

Mormon Lake Road Reconstruction Project breaks ground

COCONINO COUNTY — Crews have broken ground on a $9.5 million project to improve Mormon Lake Road. The Mormon Lake Road Reconstruction Project includes the mill, overlay and widening of the entire 9.8 miles of roadway, which is located about 30…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for May 29 — Supervisor Lena Fowler Named Gates Fellow

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   May 29, 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!…

Sedona Arts Center update for May 29 — Starting Soon — Check out these upcoming Art Classes and Workshops!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   UPCOMING CLASSES & CRASH COURSES Vince Fazio Drawing Crash Course June 4 – 13, 2019 Vince Fazio offers you the chance to take an intensive course that provides all the tools you need…

The Trust For Public Land and Coconino County Announce Expansion of Roger’s Lake County Natural Area

COCONINO COUNTY — The Trust for Public Land and Coconino County announced the purchase of 80 acres at Rogers Lake near Flagstaff on May 28. The existing Rogers Lake Natural Area, a wetland area surrounded by ponderosa pine and gambel oak…

U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for May 26 — Share Your Thoughts: Do you support the efforts to ban abortion in Alabama?

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU With many states passing strict abortion laws, I want to hear your thoughts. Do you support these laws? Yes No…

Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad

Boletín Semanal / Click Aquí   Información de Interés para la Comunidad 320 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Teléfono (602) 242-7398 Emergencias: (602) 330-3642 Actividades y Eventos Feria de Documentación “Hidalgo Cerca de Ti” 17 de mayo El Departamento de…

Flagstaff Miniumum Wage

FLAGSTAFF —  The city of Flagstaff’s voters (the electorate of Flagstaff) passed Proposition 414 (Flagstaff’s Minimum Wage Law), a voter initiative, with 54 percent of the vote in November 2016. Proposition 414 was amended by a supermajority of the Flagstaff…