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CCC students explore interests at Clubs and Organizations Fair
FLAGSTAFF — Students like Lacey Bienz flocked to the Clubs and Organizations Fair Wednesday, Jan. 23, held every semester at Coconino Community College. The fair helps students connect to their interests with 13 different groups. Among the Clubs and Organizations…
KNAU update for Jan. 25 — Love Public Radio Week is coming February 10th-16th
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 25th, 2019 Possible…
‘The Chicanx Movement 50 Years Later’ panel discussion to be held at NAU on Jan. 24
FLAGSTAFF — “The Chicanx Movement 50 Years Later,” a panel discussion featuring Carlos Montes, Ernesto Vigil, Monica Soria, Maria Ortiz and Cathy Espitaon, will her presented from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 in SBS West Room 200, Northern…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Jan. 23 — Deadline approaching (Jan. 30) for the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2019 Caring for Children Awards
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 Connections Spotlight Deadline approaching (Jan. 30) for the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2019 Caring for Children Awards COCONINO COUNTY — Do you know someone in Coconino…
District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Jan. 23 — Supervisor Lena Fowler attends the TCRHCC Grand Opening for new Oncology Center
January 22, 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…
Siler Homes repairs completed
FLAGSTAFF — The underground gas leaks that were identified as part of a routine inspection at the Siler Homes public housing development have been successfully repaired and all required inspections have been completed. All residents who were temporarily relocated during the…
ECoNA update for Jan. 22 — NAU Innovations Seeking Community Partnerships
At last week’s ECoNA Advisory Council, dozens of our partners in economic growth heard from NAU Innovations, which is on a quest to increase community partnerships to accelerate commercialization of research being done at the university now and in…
Sedona Arts Center update for Jan. 21 — Call to Artists — 39th annual members exhibition and sale
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Call to Artists! 39th Annual Member’s Exhibition 39th Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition & Sale March 1–31, 2019 PROSPECTUSArtists of all levels, working in all mediums are invited to enter into our Annual Juried Member’s…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Jan. 18 — REMINDER: My offices are open during the government shutdown
WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU As this unfortunate, reckless shutdown continues, hardworking border patrol agents, corrections officers, park service employees, and thousands of other Arizonans are working without a paycheck until the…
NAU hosts MLK day celebration on Jan. 21
Courtesy photo. Northern Arizona University remembers the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual day of celebration and service on Monday, Jan. 21. Though the university is officially closed for the holiday, the campus will be…
Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad
Información de Interés para la Comunidad Conoce la Guía Paisano – Invierno 2018: Consulta los materiales aquí: https://bit.ly/2SGDkVOhttps://bit.ly/2SGDkVO Lazos es un servicio del IME que contiene información de interés para la población mexicana y latina en EE.UU. y Canadá. Contacto:…
Gina Santi Photography Images of the Month – January 2019
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Gina Santi Photography Images of the Month – January 2019 In English En Español Sophia GoFundMe TEOE News The National…
LAUNCH Flagstaff update for Jan. 18 — Collective Impact with Collaborative Action
Click here for the entire e-newsletter See previous updates here: The Cradle Through Career Continuum Our Impact Why does LAUNCH Flagstaff exist? When it comes to cradle through career educational experiences, Flagstaff is program rich and infrastructure poor. We have…
Temporary Siler Homes resident relocation in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Residents of the city’s Siler Homes public housing development will be temporarily relocated effective immediately due to issues with the development’s underground gas lines. The issues were discovered during a routine inspection. The city and its contractors will work…
KNAU update for Jan. 18 — Arizona Opera Returns to Classical KNAU
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 18th, 2019 Arizona…
Sedona Arts Center update for Jan. 18 — Schall/Waddell Jazz and Concert Receptions Jan. 19 and Jan. 22
COMING UP AT SEDONA ARTS CENTER Schall/Waddell Jazz and Concert Receptions January 19 / 5–7pm and January 22 4-6 pm Join us for a special encounter between different art forms as we celebrate sculpture, painting and music in two unique…
City of Flagstaff offices closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019. City Hall offices will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 22 with regular hours of…
Bringing the fire truck to CCC students
FLAGSTAFF — Everything on the device shines fire-engine red and chrome. The pumps, gauges and hose fixtures seem real enough. It’s like having a real fire engine in the classroom – except better in many aspects. Coconino Community College now has…
Bellemont Area Plan Open House to be held Jan. 31
COCONINO COUNTY — The public is invited to attend an Open House to review the draft Bellemont Area Plan. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 31 at the Robinson Readiness Center Drill Floor, Camp Navajo, Bellemont, Ariz. The…
Coconino County offices closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Click here for the entire e-newsletter All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 21 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention…
First Things First: Call for Proposals – Early Childhood Summit 2019
First Things First is seeking proposals for breakout sessions to be presented at the 2019 Early Childhood Summit. The Summit brings together early childhood professionals, stakeholders and supporters to learn, share and grow. Summit breakout sessions present best practices, innovative and evidence-based approaches…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Jan. 16 — Flagstaff BrewHaHa, High Country Conference Center on Jan. 19
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. 16 — First Things First: Chores serve as learning moments for toddlers and preschoolers
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 Connections Spotlight First Things First — Chores serve as learning moments for toddlers and preschoolers As 2019 begins, millions of Americans set goals for themselves on things…
Sedona Arts Center update for Jan. 16 — Upcoming Classes, Concerts, Receptions
COMING UP AT SEDONA ARTS CENTER Schall/Waddell Jazz and Concert Receptions January 19 / 5–7pm and January 22 4-6 pm Join us for a special encounter between different art forms as we celebrate sculpture, painting and music in two unique…
District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Jan. 15 — Coconino County honors Supervisor Lena Fowler for 10 years of service
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…
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…