January 15, 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 Forward District 5 Highlights…
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Eligibility for Free or Reduced-Price School Meals During the Shutdown
CLICK HERE for the entire e-newsletter WASHINGTON, D.C. — Families can apply for free or reduced-price school meals at any point during the school year. This is a long-standing rule to reflect the many changes in families’ economic circumstances that can…
Helicopter logging operations in Dry Lake Hills and Mt. Elden areas
FLAGSTAFF — Ground crews have started necessary preparation work for helicopter logging in the Mt. Elden and Dry Lake Hills areas of the Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project (FWPP). Beginning in mid-January, helicopter flight operations will be visible as the helicopter lifts…
Funds for social services in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Applications for the city of Flagstaff’s Fiscal Year 2019-2020 general funds for social services are now available. Any non-profit (501c3) organization providing health and human services in the city of Flagstaff is eligible to apply. Applications must be…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Jan. 14 — Next PTO Meeting Super Bowl Potluck on Jan. 23
“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 This Week’s Newsletter Sponsored By… Your Business Can…
Supervisors recognize Fourth Grade Water Ethic Contest winners
FLAGSTAFF — Art submissions are utilized for promoting water stewardship throughout northern Arizona. Posters are created for classrooms, events, presentations and are developed into bathroom water awareness signs. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors, the Coconino County Sustainable Building Program, the…
Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad
Información de Interés para la Comunidad Conoce la Guía Paisano – Invierno 2018: ¿Te interesa participar en el programa de intercambio de maestros en EUA? Visita: http://www.dgri.sep.gob.mx/probem.html Consulta los materiales aquí: https://bit.ly/2SGDkVOhttps://bit.ly/2SGDkVO Lazos es un servicio del IME que contiene…
The Comet update for Jan. 11 — Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter
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 As with many of you, I…
Guest commentary: Chores serve as learning moments for toddlers and preschoolers
FLAGSTAFF — As 2019 begins, millions of Americans set goals for themselves on things they would like to do or improve this year. For parents and caregivers of toddlers and preschoolers, this New Year’s tradition offers a wonderful opportunity to expand…
KNAU update for Jan. 11 — Grand Canyon Officials Meet with Local Community About Shutdown Effects
Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – January 11th, 2019 Grand…
Volunteers needed for Point-in-Time (PIT) Count from Jan. 23 through 27
FLAGSTAFF — Volunteers are needed for the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count for 2019. What is the Point in Time Count? The Point-in-Time (PIT) count is a count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons on a single night in January. HUD requires that…
Flagstaff to begin recycle check-ups
FLAGSTAFF — In an effort to decrease Flagstaff’s recycling contamination rates, city staff and trained volunteers will begin inspecting the contents of residents’ recycling bins. On the days of recycling service, residents may see staff or volunteers looking in neighborhood recycling…
ECoNA update for Jan. 10 — Telecommuting’s Impact Continues to Grow
Click here for more information A recent report on the state of telecommuting shows that it’s continuing to have an outsized impact on the American workforce. According to the 2017 State of Telecommuting Report, regular telecommuting grew…
Expect More Arizona update for Jan. 10 — New Report Outlines Vision, Priorities for Education Funding
We recently shared new poll results that show education funding remains a top concern among Arizona voters. In response to the ongoing and increasing need to address education funding in Arizona, representatives of more than 80 education, business and community organizations…
Sedona Arts Center update for Jan. 10 — 2019 Member Opportunities
Click here for the entire e-newsletter sedona arts center 2019 Member Opportunities 2019 Members’ Co-op Exhibition & Sale February 1–18, 2019 Sign up to exhibit at the Sedona Arts Center Theatre Studio during the Members’ Winter Co-op Exhibition &…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Jan. 10 — Night at the Museum: Centennials Cocktail Party, Pioneer Museum on Jan. 11
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 Jan. 9 — Child advocate (and CCC&Y board member) Lina Wallen named Female Citizen of the Year
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 Connections Spotlight Child advocate (and CCC&Y board member) Lina Wallen named Female Citizen of the Year Lina Wallen did not believe it when she received a call…
Annual Point in Time Count starts Jan. 20
FLAGSTAFF — The annual Point in Time Count (PIT) will take place starting on the night of Jan. 22 throughout the city of Flagstaff. This count documents the number of unsheltered people experiencing homelessness at a single point in time and…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Jan. 9 — We must protect a free and open internet
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, Nothing is more important to me that empowering Arizona communities, businesses, and families to succeed. That includes investing…
City of Flagstaff announces Director of the Year award
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff announces Public Works Director Andy Bertelsen as this year’s recipient of the Mary Jo Jenkins’ Outstanding Director of the Year award. The award is given in honor of the late Mary Jo Jenkins, the city…
First Things First update for Jan. 8 — Can you spoil a baby?
January 2019 Can you spoil a baby? You have a lot to worry about when you have a newborn. Things like feedings and diaper changes and if you’ll ever get a good night’s sleep again. But there’s one thing you…
NAU’s Trujillo on team discovering farthest solar system object ever seen
By NAU News A team of astronomers, including Northern Arizona University scientist Chad Trujillo, earlier this week announced their discovery of an object at about 120 astronomical units (AU) from Earth—the farthest observed object in the solar system. One AU…
Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad
Información de Interés para la Comunidad Conoce la Guía Paisano – Invierno 2018: ¿Te interesa participar en el programa de intercambio de maestros en EUA? Visita: http://www.dgri.sep.gob.mx/probem.html ¡La antigua Mesoamérica está en Phoenix! No te pierdas la exibición “Teotihuacan: City of Water,…
From CCC to the workforce in Page
PAGE — Clogged sink. Refrigerator on the fritz. Heating units acting up. Bathtubs misbehaving. It’s all in a day’s work for Page resident Johnsie Judy. Judy is a maintenance technician at seven motel properties in Page – all owned by the…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Jan. 4 — This reckless government shutdown must end
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, Last month, politicians in Washington allowed hyper-partisan gridlock to get in the way of a bipartisan funding bill that…
KNAU update for Jan. 4 — Grand Canyon Celebrates 100 Years as a National Park in 2019
Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – January 4th, 2019 The…
Sedona Arts Center update for Jan. 3 — New Year Features Renowned Sedona Artists in Special Exhibition at Sedona Arts Center
New Year Features Renowned Sedona Artists in Special Exhibition at Sedona Arts Center January 4–February 26, 2019 Artists Reception January 4, from 5 to 8pmSedona Arts Center is hosting an extraordinary legacy art exhibition in their Fine Art Gallery from…
Lloyd Hammonds continues as CCC District Governing Board member for Page District
FLAGSTAFF — Lloyd Hammonds has been elected for another term to the Coconino Community College District Governing Board. Hammonds was sworn in during a small ceremony Tuesday, Dec. 11, at CCC in Page. Coconino Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey officiated,…
Flagstaff announces Christmas treecycling program
FLAGSTAFF — Residents of the city of Flagstaff can dispose of fresh-cut Christmas trees by utilizing the city’s treecycling program. While fresh-cut trees have a short life-span during the holiday season, the treecycling program chips them, uses them as mulch at…
ECoNA update for Jan. 2 — Armando Bernasconi of QCoffice
D For a while, I’ve been wanting to write about one of the most impressive local companies that I have the pleasure to do business with. It’s a social enterprise program called QCoffice, and I suspect many of you…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Jan. 2 — Science Saturday (Jan. 5): Water, Snow, & Ice, Willow Bend Environmental Education Center
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 Jan. 2 — Last Chance! Winter Workshop Sale 10% Sale ends Midnight Jan. 6
Click here for the entire e-newsletter The School of the Arts at Sedona Arts Center Winter Workshop Sale! 10% discount on all scheduled workshops. Workshops make a great gift to yourself…or others! *Get 10% off all scheduled workshops when…
Two foxes in Flagstaff test positive for rabies
The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) confirmed that two captured foxes have tested positive for rabies. The foxes were captured and tested following reports of attacks in the Country Club area and near Mars Hill in Flagstaff. The…
Feb. 4 — Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to meet in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2019* at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Feb. 4, 2019 meeting moved from…
Feb. 7 — NAU Latin American Studies, NAU No More Deaths will screen Ai Weiwei’s film about the global refugee crisis, ‘Human Flow’
FLAGSTAFF — NAU Latin American Studies, NAU No More Deaths will screen Ai Weiwei’s film about the global refugee crisis, “Human Flow,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 at Liberal Arts Room 120, NAU. “More than 65 million people around the…
Feb. 13 — FUSD to hold rescheduled Kindergarten Registration
FLAGSTAFF — To assist families with the registration process, Flagstaff Unified School District elementary schools will be hosting Kindergarten Registration on February 13th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at all District elementary schools. The event had to be rescheduled due to…
Feb. 19 — CCC to present ‘A Brief History of African American’s in Northern Arizona; the hidden revealed’
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College to present “A Brief History of African American’s in Northern Arizona; the hidden revealed’ from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 at Coconino Community College LT Commons: 2800 S Lone Tree Rd, Flagstaff. Keynote Speaker: Margaret Hangan,…
Feb. 26 (Rescheduled due to weather)— NAU Latin American Studies program presents ‘Voluntary Return’ concert
FLAGSTAFF — Robert Neustadt will give a presentation of songs, information and images about immigration, borders, migrants and refugees at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 at LA136, Northern Arizona University. The proceeds from the CD and the concert will go to…
March 2 — NAU’s Mariachi Mar y Sol to hold fundraiser in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — NAU’s Mariachi May y Sol will hold a fundraising concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at the Hurley Theater, 400 W. Elm Ave., Flagstaff. The funds will be used for the group’s trajes de charro traditional costumes…
March 4 — NAU Latin American Studies program to present ‘The United States and the Cold War in Latin America’
FLAGSTAFF — The NAU Latin American Studies Program will present Professor Thomas Field, Associate Professor of Global Security and Intelligence at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, who will speak on “The United States and the Cold War in Latin America,” 2:20 p.m.…
March 6 — Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (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, March 6, 2019* at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject to change. Notice…
April 24 — Coconino County Tri-Diversity Council to meet in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Tri-Diversity Council, which includes the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), the African American Advisory Council and the Intertribal Advisory Council, will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 at the Coconino County Administration Building, Board of…
Southside Parking subject of next Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee on Jan. 17
FLAGSTAFF — “Southside Parking: How the City & community can work together too resolve parking issues,” will be the subject of the next Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17 at the Murdoch Community Center, 203…
Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad
Información de Interés para la Comunidad Conoce la Guía Paisano – Invierno 2018: ¿Te interesa participar en el programa de intercambio de maestros en EUA? Visita: http://www.dgri.sep.gob.mx/probem.html ¡La antigua Mesoamérica está en Phoenix! No te pierdas la exibición “Teotihuacan: City of…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Dec. 28 — Nominations now open for Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2019 Caring for Children Awards
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth Connect. Inspire. Engage. Act. Is this email displaying correctly? If not, view this email in your browser EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth December…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Dec. 26
Click here for the entire e-newsletter December 26, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Meet Me Downtown Flagstaff Free Parenting Workshop! Skate at the Station Read To Me Storytime Science Saturday: Water, Snow, & Ice Noon Year’s Eve…
District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for Dec. 21 — Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from District 2 and our families to yours
Coconino County Board of Supervisors ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 December 21, 2018 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from District 2 and our families to yours. Christmas time is oh so near…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Dec. 21 — Nominations now open for Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2019 Caring for Children Awards
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth December 21, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates December — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events December — Page Public Library announces…
Expect More Arizona update for Dec. 21 — Momentum continues to build around the Arizona Education Progress Meter
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Winter 2018 Momentum continues to build around the Arizona Education Progress Meter which is serving as a catalyst in driving conversations and action across the state. To date, 44 local governments have issued…
Nominations now open for Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2019 Caring for Children Awards
COCONINO COUNTY— Do you know someone in Coconino County who makes a difference in the lives of children? Nominations are now open for the 2019 Caring for Children Awards, recognizing outstanding individuals from throughout Coconino County who work to make…
Pew Research Center’s Hispanic Trends update for Dec. 21 — U.S. unauthorized immigrant total dips to lowest level in a decade
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Hispanic Trends December 21, 2018 U.S. unauthorized immigrant total dips to lowest level in a decade The number of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. fell to its lowest level in more than a…
Sedona Arts Center update for Dec. 21 — Support Our Year End Campaign!
Support Our Year End Campaign! Your support helps breathe life into the arts, stimulates imaginations and fosters artistic growth here at Sedona Arts Center. Hundreds of students have the chance to fulfill their artistic dreams through our school. Thousands…
KNAU update for Dec. 21 — KNAU Holiday Specials Continue
Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – December 21st, 2018 KNAU…
Flagstaff, Coconino County announce office closure for winter holidays
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed Dec. 25, 2018 and Jan. 1, 2019 for the Christmas and New Year holidays. City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed Dec. 25, 2018 and Jan.…
Sedona Arts Center update for Dec. 20 — Upcoming Art Classes at The Center
Click here for the entire e-newsletter The School of the Arts at Sedona Arts Center Upcoming Art Classes at The Center Sedona residents and newcomers alike look to Sedona Arts Center for their introduction to and ongoing involvement in…
Flagstaff Minimum Wage Ordinance update
FLAGSTAFF — Starting Jan. 1, 2019, the hourly minimum wage in the city of Flagstaff will increase to $12 per hour. This increase is in accordance with Proposition 414 which was passed by voters in the Nov. 2016 election and amended…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Dec. 19 _ Christmas Champagne Brunch, Little America Hotel on Dec. 25
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…
United Way of Northern Arizona update for Dec. 19 — Help Keep Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Northern Arizona for Another Year
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Greetings! I hope you and your nearest and dearest are enjoying a wonderful holiday season. I wanted to reach out to you personally to ask for your support to sustain the Dolly Parton…
Coconino County and Flagstaff transfer animal shelter operations
Coconino County and the City of Flagstaff will transfer animal shelter operations to High Country Humane (HCH) starting Dec. 28, 2018. The HCH Animal Shelter is located at the former Second Chance Center for Animals (SCCA) site at 11665 US-89…
Flagstaff Planning and Zoning Commission vacancies
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff’s Planning and Zoning Commission has three open positions and seeks applicants to fill them. The Planning and Zoning Commission serves as an advisory board to the City Council on matters related to the growth and…