FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. Download agendas, minutes HERE CHAC serves as…
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June 6 — Deputy City Manager candidate meet and greet opportunities
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff invites the public to participate and provide feedback on candidates as part of the search for a new Deputy City Manager. The City Manager’s Office received 58 applications for the position and have narrowed it…
June 7, 8 — Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band to headline Flagstaff Blues and Brews festival
Tab Benoit, Larkin Poe and Samantha Fish Among Top Artists Performing FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Blues and Brews, the largest Blues Festival in Arizona, announced their impressive lineup for the upcoming 2019 event. For the first time, the Festival will start on…
June 10 — County holds press conference on Health and Human Services department
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County is holding a press conference to announce the formation of the Health & Human Services department. The new department integrates the Career Center, Community Services and the Public Health Services District. This press conference will take place…
June 15 — Juneteenth Celebration to be held in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County African American Advisory Council and the Southside Community Association will present the annual Juneteenth Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at the Historic Murdoch Community Center, 203 E. Brannen Ave., Flagstaff.…
June 18 — Truth in Taxation hearing – Notice of Tax Increase
FLAGSTAFF — In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, the city of Flagstaff is notifying its property taxpayers of the city’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level. The city is proposing an increase in primary…
June 20 — Rio de Flag Flood Control Project public meeting
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is finalizing design plans for the Rio de Flag Flood Control Project. A public meeting is scheduled for community members to learn more about the project…
Through June 20 — Coconino Community College announces 2019 Summer Career Camps
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College announces 2019 Summer Career Camps. Camp Stronger June 10th – 13th 8 am – noon CCC Fourth street Campus In this camp, kids will be working together as they learn about basic self-care, first-aid, CPR,…
June 25 — Truth in Taxation hearing set
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County is publishing the Truth in Taxation notice, as required by Arizona state law, explaining potential changes in the amount of property taxes collected. Interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing which is at 6 p.m.,…
June 29 — Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada, featuring mariachi and folklórico performers, returns to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
The celebration also includes a tribute to veterans in the region. All veterans are encouraged to attend for the traditional group photo and the presentation of veteran recognition certificates at 11:30 a.m. FLAGSTAFF — To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots,…
Through July 30 — 12-week Basic Business Empowerment class in Flagstaff
Individual Development Accounts (IDA) matching grants for business, college education also available FLAGSTAFF — The next Coconino County Community Services’ (CCCS) 12-week (36-hour) Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) will be presented from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evenings through July 30th, at…
May 22 — Flagstaff to Present Savvy Cyclist Bicycle Safety Class
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff and the Flagstaff Biking Organization will host a Savvy Cyclist class on May 22 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Flagstaff City Hall (211 West Aspen Ave.) The course will cover the basics…
ECoNA update for April 30 — Bioscience Roadmap Highlights in NAZ
Click here for more information Each year, the Flinn Foundation provides an update on the state’s Bioscience Roadmap, a collaborative plan that will continue until 2025 to make Arizona a leader in select bioscience fields. Earlier this month,…
District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for April 29 — Supervisor Lena Fowler attends bill signing of House Bill 2318
Click here for the entire e-newsletter April 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! Share…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for April 29 — A HUGE Thank You to everyone who has already signed up to help with the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook If you have any more questions feel free to reply to this email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. -Your SMS PTO Your Business Can Advertise with Us! Each week…
Five one-act plays in Spanish to be held May 1 at Theatrikos Theatre, Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Students from NAU’S Spanish 322 will present five one-act plays in Spanish at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 at Theatrikos Theatre, 11 W. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff. “The plays are from Argentina, Chile, Puerto Rico and Spain,” said Robert Neustadt,…
Gallery Opening Night ‘LA HAB ANA’ Cuba photography exhibit on May 3 at the NAU Inclusion Office
FLAGSTAFF — The Gallery Opening Night ‘LA HAB ANA’ Cuba photography exhibit will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 3 at the NAU Inclusion Office, located in the NAU Student Union Fieldhouse. Free and open to the public,…
Spoken word focus of World Languages Day at CCC
FLAGSTAFF — Tori Ramos studies Japanese at Coconino Community College. So it was only fitting that she attend World Languages Day at CCC on April 5, 2019 at the Lone Tree campus. World Languages Day was an information session on the four…
KNAU update for April 26
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – April 26th, 2019 Earth Notes: Non-wired Electricity For many years the tiny town of Punkin Center, south of Payson, Arizona, has been best known for the prominent jack-o’-lantern sign. Now it’s…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for April 24 — CCC&Y honors 2019 Caring for Children award winners at annual conference
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, April 24, 2019Connections Spotlight Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth honors 2019 Caring for Children award winners at annual conference They include a policy leader who has advocated for early…
Flagstaff Aquaplex repairs and temporary closure
FLAGSTAFF — The Aquaplex (1702 N Fourth St.), pool, locker rooms and cabana area will be closed for a scheduled remodel starting May 1 and ending May 24, 2019. Other facility amenities including community rooms, fitness floor and gym will remain…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for April 22 — Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Wednesday, May 8
“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook SMS is getting a digital sign! Last week the Site Counsel awarded some of your tax dollars to the PTO to be used to purchase a digital sign for the school. Those funds, combined with…
District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta update for April 19 — Commission on Trial Court Appointment
Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 District 2 News & Updates Happy Friday! With Spring blooming Coconino County is also moving forward with programming for our community as you can see below. Today I want to highlight…
LAUNCH Flagstaff update for April 19 — LAUNCH Updates: Educational Leadership; Preschool Expansion; Literacy Coordination
Click here for the entire e-newsletter THREE STEPS FORWARD Educational Leadership Academy Launches Starting this summer, 25 educational leaders and aspiring leaders in the Flagstaff area will participate in a 14-month cohort of professional development in executive leadership. The…
Superintendent seeking applicants for multiple Governing Board Seats
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Risha VanderWey is seeking applicants for appointment to five school districts. One seat is vacant in the Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry, and Technology (CAVIAT) Education District in Fredonia, Fredonia-Moccasin Unified…
Fort Tuthill Earth Day Cleanup on April 20
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Parks & Recreation is hosting a volunteer park cleanup event on Saturday, April 20, from 9 – 11 a.m. at Fort Tuthill County Park in celebration of Earth Day. Volunteers, of all ages, are asked…
Museum of Northern Arizona update for April 19 — Upcoming events at MNA
Earth Day is an annual reminder of our impacts and responsibility to the planet. MNA has a new exhibition and several events exploring how humans interact with our environment, including an artist collaborative using native plants to restore a tract…
Coconino County Parks & Recreation update for April 19 — Join us for an Earth Day Cleanup at Fort Tuthill
CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES & COMMUNITIES APRIL 2019 Volunteer Event at Fort Tuthill County Park APRIL 20 – VOLUNTEER EVENT Join us on Saturday, April 20, from 9-11 a.m. at Fort Tuthill County Park for an Earth Day cleanup! We’ll…
KNAU update for April 19 — Earth Notes: Upheaval Dome
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – April 19th, 2019 Earth Notes: Upheaval Dome The unusual shape of a noted geologic feature in Utah’s Canyonlands National Park becomes fully clear only from the air. From a small…
Sedona Arts Center update for April 18 — Summer Kids Camp
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Coming up at Sedona Arts Center… Summer Kids Camp The Art of Filmmaking June 3 – 14, 2019 (Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm) Kelli Klymenko & Bryan Reinhart SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE*…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for April 18 — Spring has sprung. Find all your recreation, music and art event
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…
Museum of Northern Arizona update for April 18 — MNA to present ‘An Unnatural Wonder’ on April 28
Gazing into the vastness of the Grand Canyon, one can have the false sense that we are looking at something so ancient and expansive that it must be impervious to humans. While the Grand Canyon has been a natural wonder…
Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad
Información de Interés para la Comunidad Consulta la Convocatoria aquí Programa Fulbright (FOBESII-COMEXUS) de estancias cortas para maestros de EUA en México Consulta la convocatoria completa aquí ¡Síguenos en redes sociales!
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for April 17 — CCC&Y recognized in top three of NAU’s Civic Service Institute 2019 GEMS awards
CLICK HERE for the entire e-newsletter Weekly NewsletterWednesday, April 17, 2019 Connections Spotlight CCC&Y recognized in top three of NAU’s Civic Service Institute 2019 GEMS awards The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth received 3rd place in the non-profit category…
ECoNA update for April 17 — ACA Job Training Grants Application Open
Hello, There’s some good news for our small businesses in northern Arizona and around the state that I’m pleased to share with you today. The Arizona Commerce Authority is offering to reimburse businesses up to 75 percent of…
Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad
Información de Interés para la Comunidad Consulta la Convocatoria aquí Programa Fulbright (FOBESII-COMEXUS) de estancias cortas para maestros de EUA en México Consulta la convocatoria completa aquí ¡Síguenos en redes sociales!
Board of Supervisors & District Nominating Committees solicit applications for the Commission on Trial Court Appointments
COCONINO COUNTY — Applicants are being sought to fill positions for the Commission on Trial Court Appointments for Coconino County District 1, District 2 and District 3. District 4 and District 5 are developing their nominating committees and will be seeking…
United Way of Northern Arizona update for April 12 — Q&A with Carol Dykes
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Q&A with Carol Dykes Carol Dykes is a 20-year veteran of United Way of Northern Arizona and has served as Vice President of the organization for several years. Last month, with the departure…
KNAU update for April 12 — Earth Notes: Bees of Grand Staircase-Escalante
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – April 12th, 2019 Earth Notes: Bees of Grand Staircase-Escalante A recent study shows incredible diversity among the bees of Grand Staircase-Escalante. Some 660 different species have been identified in this national…
Sedona Arts Center update for April 11 — Final Call to Artists: Deadline April 15
Click here for the entire e-newsletter FINAL CALL TO ARTISTS : DEADLINE 4/15/19 15th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival Announcing $10,000 in cash prizes! $5000 1st Prize! FINAL CALL TO ARTISTS DEADLINE 4/15/19 CLICK HERE TO APPLY – 2019 SPAF…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for April 11 — Arizona Snowbowl’s World’s Best Spring Break
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 storefronts,…
Sedona Arts Center update for April 11 — Art as Healer: A Unique Workshop with Jeanne Bessette
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Art as Healer: A Unique Workshop with Jeanne Bessette 4 days – May 14 – 17, 2019 “Everything is energy. We are made of energy…so it stands to reason that The art we…
FUSD Governing Board Extends Superintendent’s Contract
FLAGSTAFF —The Flagstaff Unified School District Governing Board approved a new contract Superintendent Michael Penca’s contract through the 2020 -2021 school year with extension language for a potential third additional year at the April 9, 2019 public meeting. Citing a…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for April 10 — 2019 Flagstaff Field of Hope Ceremony puts spotlight on April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Connections Spotlight 2019 Flagstaff Field of Hope Ceremony puts spotlight on April as Child Abuse Prevention Month The always moving Field of Hope Dedication put a poignant focus on annual…
District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for April 9 — First Responders of the Colorado Plateau Network 10th annual Networking & Cook-Out on April 18 in Page
Click here for the entire e-newsletter April 9, 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!…
Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad
Información de Interés para la Comunidad Consulta la Convocatoria aquí Consulta los materiales aquí Programa Fulbright (FOBESII-COMEXUS) de estancias cortas para maestros de EUA en México Consulta la convocatoria completa aquí ¡Síguenos en redes sociales!
Williams honors 2019 Child Abuse Prevention Month with placement of 79 pinwheels at city’s pocket park
Photos by Frank X. Moraga ©2019 By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth Pinwheels twirled in the breeze as guest speakers spoke of the significance of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month during a ceremony held Saturday, April 6 at…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for April 8 — Testing This Week!
“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook Just a reminder – make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and a good breakfast before testing this week! If you have any more questions feel free to reply to this email and…
Gina Santi Photography update for April 6 — TEOE-Through Each Others Eyes’ 9th photographic exchange with the city of Hermosillo, Mexico
Click here for the entire e-newsletter In English En Español In Other News Contact Us GINA SANTI PHOTOGRAPHY Images of the Month – April 2019 Gina Santi Photography had the privilege of…
2019 Field of Hope Ceremony puts spotlight on April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
Photos by Frank X. Moraga ©2019 Flagstaff, Coconino County proclamations, upcoming events in Williams and Flagstaff keep focus on child abuse prevention efforts By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth The always-moving Field of Hope Dedication put a poignant focus…
Fuerza Local ARIZONA — ¡Abril es el mes del Banco Comunitario!
Abril es el Mes del Banco Comunitario y Fuerza Local está alentando a los ciudadanos de Arizona a mover su dinero a donde tenga un mejor impacto en su comunidad. ¿Sabía que los bancos comunitarios y las cooperativas de crédito…
At CCC: Exploring how ‘She Belongs’
FLAGTAFF — “Those of you who think you can’t make a change will not know if you can’t try,” said Harriet Young, board member of American Association of University Women. Coconino Community College hosted an event called She Belongs, Celebrating Herstory, on…
Sedona Arts Center update for April 5 — Fine Art Gallery Exhibition Showing Now Through April 30
Fine Art Gallery Exhibition Showing Now Through April 30 Fine Art Gallery April Exhibition Artists Reception April 5, from 5 to 8pm The April collection of artists in the Fine Art Gallery features bronze sculptures by Deanne McKeown, finely-crafted knives…
Flagstaff Community Development Director candidate meet and greet opportunities on April 12
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff invites the public to participate and provide feedback on candidates as part of the search for a new Community Development Director. The City Manager’s Office received a number of applications for the position and have…
KNAU update for April 5 — KNAU’s Spring Pledge Drive Was A Success!
KNAU Insider – April 5th, 2019 KNAU’s Spring Pledge Drive Was A Success! As a public radio community we raised more than $110,000 to help keep all of the programs you love on the air. Thank you to the 866 people…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for March 4 — Bipartisan Violence Against Women Act Passed
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, The first call I responded to as a young police officer involved domestic violence, and I will never…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for April 4 — First Friday ArtWalk, Downtown Flagstaff on April 5
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…
Maya Lanzetta: Sharing the wonder of math
FLAGSTAFF — From beginning algebra to calculus – math is the language she’s most passionate about. And Maya Lanzetta teaches it all at Coconino Community College. “It’s a beautiful language,” Lanzetta said. “I want to share that passion with my…
American Legion Auxiliary, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Dinner, Dance on May 4
FLAGSTAFF — The American Legion Auxiliary and Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present a “Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Dinner, Dance,” on Saturday, May 4 at American Legion Post No. 3, 204 W. Birch St., Flagstaff. Open to the public. The…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 3 — NAU Starts a New Climate Action Plan
In This Issue -NAU Climate Action Plan -Flagstaff Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Update -Council Upholds P&Z Veto of new Cell Tower on Eastside -Community Involvement this Week Donate Now NAU Starts a New Climate Action Plan NAU held a…