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GFFP and Coconino County to begin forest thinning behind Sechrist Elementary School on Highway 180

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County and the Greater Flagstaff Forests Partnership (GFFP) will conduct forest treatments (thinning trees) on a 57-acre County parcel located in the Lockett Ranches area, behind Sechrist Elementary School. This parcel is within the footprint of the Flagstaff…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection ‘Legislation: How Bills Become Law’ update for Aug. 23

Dear friend and partner, greetings! Please know that our radio program no longer airs on Saturdays; it now take place on Thursdays from 1 to 2 pm (at KNUV 1190-am and 107.5-fm; station has Spanish programing but our show is in English).…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Aug. 23

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth August 23, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Expect More Arizona Vote4Education resources Upcoming Dates Aug. — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 23

Click here for more information   In This Issue F3 asks the Candidates about Water Snow Making at Ft. Tuthill Water Infrastructure and Workforce Housing Candidate Forum August 30th Donate Now F3 asks the Candidates About Water The human body is about…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Aug. 22

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 — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   August 21, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Tiny Tales at Museum of Northern Arizona FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff – SafeTALK NACA Reach UR Life 2018 Northern Arizona Suicide Prevention…

Page CCC alum takes next step to physician

PAGE — Page resident Melody Billy started her classes at Coconino Community College while getting treatment for cancer. “My classes at CCC really got my mind off being sick,” she said. “It was my saving grace.” Her cancer is in remission.…

First Things First update for Aug. 20

News and happenings about First Things First August 2018 Family, friend and neighbor child care providers learn they are teachers, too More than one-third of Arizona’s children under age 5 are cared for in informal child care settings, better known…

Sedona Arts Center update for Aug. 20

School of the Arts Select Workshops and Classes Alok Hsu Kwan-han September 29 – 30, 2018 A Brush with Emptiness: Zen Creativity and the Art of Life This is the workshop Alok gives on his 80th birthday! He welcomes you…

CCC alum Richard Ramirez reaches for goal of impacting lives

FLAGSTAFF — Richard Ramirez had a good career with a structural engineering group, making good money and having room for advancement. Still, he wasn’t satisfied. “Looking toward my future, I didn’t see a personal satisfaction in that job,” Ramirez said, adding…

NAU update for Aug. 17

Friday, Aug. 17 Making conversation: NAU linguist studies how perceptions of accents affects communication Okim Kang, who spoke about her research on NPR podcast Code Switch, has found effective communication requires both clear speakers and unbiased, responsive listeners. Warmer temperatures…

STEM City update for Aug. 17

Click here for the entire e-newsletter August 17, 2018 Looking to schedule a field trip? Fall field trips are being offered at the Arboretum, but only for a limited time. Check them out now!

KNAU update for Aug. 17

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 – August 17th, 2018 This…

Coconino Sheriff’s Office and The NARBHA Institute Partner for Mental Health First Aid Training

FLAGSTAFF — Recently the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and The NARBHA Institute sponsored five Sheriff’s Office employees in attending classes to become certified Mental Health First Aid instructors. It is well recognized that our society is facing a mental health crisis.…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Aug. 16

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth August 17, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates Aug. — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events Aug. — Page Public Library announces…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 16

Click here for more information   In This Issue What do the Candidates Think about Proposition 422? F3’s Position on 422 Candidate Forum August 30th Support our gofundme campaign for the Forum Donate Now What do the Candidates Think about Prop 422?…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Aug. 15

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 — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 14

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   August 14, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Early Childhood Fair Become a Foster Parent! Steam Second Saturdays: The Buzz on Bees Coconino County Fair Tiny Tales at Museum of Northern Arizona…

New Community Welcome event on Aug. 27 connects NAU students with their Flagstaff Neighbors

The City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University are teaming up for a “Community Welcome” event to help foster a sense of community and build positive connections between NAU students and Flagstaff residents living near campus. Click on image for…

Christopher Tressler appointed County Engineer

COCONINO COUNTY — The County Board of Supervisors approved the appointment of Christopher Tressler as County Engineer last week. While providing oversight for all engineering-related activities, the County Engineer also supervises engineering design, transportation and traffic planning, and survey and right-of-way…

Flagstaff: Free backpacks with back-to-school shots and sports physicals on Sept. 8. See related back-to-school news here

The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) Clinic is providing free backpacks to students that come in for back-to-school immunizations or sports physicals while supplies last. Appointments are available at the CCPHSD Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff Monday…

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

View this email in your browser   Información de Interés para la Comunidad Centro de Defensoría ¿Tiene duda sobre su caso criminal, familiar, civil o de inmigración? Participe en el “Programa de Orientación Legal Gratuita” para consultar su caso con…

KNAU update for Aug. 10

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 – August 10th, 2018 This…

Protective measures against wildfire smoke impacts

Smoke from wildfires in northern Arizona are impacting several communities in Coconino County.  The Coconino County Public Health Services District is encouraging individuals to take precautions to protect themselves from the health effects of wildfire smoke. Many factors influence a…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Aug. 9

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 education update for Aug. 9

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth August 9, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates Aug. — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events Aug. — Page Public Library announces…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 8

Click here for more information   In This Issue What are the Candidates Top Three Priorities? Dawn steps down as Executive Director Candidate Forum August 30th Donate Now What are the Candidates Top Three Priorities? In an ideal world, our City…

Sedona Arts Center update for Aug. 8

School of the Arts Select Fall Workshops… Robert Burridge September 17–19 Loosen Up with Aquamedia Painting Burridge’s new three-day format brings his most popular workshops into a new focus. “Loosen Up” workshops nurture individual success and personal enrichment with a…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection moves to Thursdays. Next program on Aug. 9 focuses on ‘Veterans — Community Support Training’

Dear friend and partner, saludos! Please know that our radio program will no longer air on Saturdays; it will now take place on Thursdays from 1 to 2 pm. The subject on Thursday’s show will be: VETERANS – Community Support Training. Catch the programs also…

Applications now accepted for Basic Business Empowerment Training

Training to be held Sept. 4 through Nov. 20 FLAGSTAFF — Applications are now being accepted for the Coconino County Community Services’ (CCCS) 12-week (36-hour) Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) training is offered for Coconino County residents 18-years of age and older. Its purpose is…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 7

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   August 7, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Become a Foster Parent! FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff – SafeTALK Join CFSS and Support Children and Families on their Journey to HOPE!…

Coconino County Low-cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) is sponsoring a low-cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic from 1 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 11 at the Coconino Humane Association, 3501 E. Butler Ave., Flagstaff.  Rabies vaccinations will…

NAU update for Aug. 3

Friday, Aug. 3 Think twice before moving to Mars—NAU planetary scientist refutes terraforming in NASA study Christopher Edwards and his team found that making Mars more like Earth, so astronauts can explore without spacesuits, is unlikely to be successful even…

Washington Youth Leadership Seminar Student Application Available Now

Deadline: August 27, 2018 The LNESC National Office would like your help identifying outstanding Latino high school juniors and seniors for the 2018 Washington Youth Leadership Seminar (WLYS). This year’s seminar will be held from September 26, 2018 to September 30, 2018 in Washington,…

New café opens at CCC this fall

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Community College Café, or the 4Cs, will be open for business starting the first day of Fall semester classes. “We want to go fresh,” said owner Nabil Chadi of the new name. And a new menu of…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Aug. 3

Click here for the entire e-newsletter       August 2-9, 2018 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,…

KNAU update for Aug. 3

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 – August 3rd, 2018 Police:…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Aug. 2

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth August 2, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates Aug. — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events Aug. — Page Public Library announces…

Sedona Arts Center update for Aug. 2

First Friday in the Gallery Exhibition Features 5 Local Artists First Friday Reception August 3, from 5 to 8 pm  Join us for a spectacular First Friday, August 3 from 5 to 8pm, where you can explore mulitple shows on…

Aug. 31 through Sept. 3 — Coconino County Fair coming to Fort Tuthill County Park

FLAGSTAFF — The annual Coconino County Fair takes place Labor Day Weekend at Fort Tuthill County Park, 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop, Flagstaff. Since its establishment in 1949, the Coconino County Fair continues to promote community involvement and interest in agriculture, horticulture, livestock, household…

Sept. 5 — Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to meet in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018 at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject to change. Notice of changes will…

Sept. 5 — Coconino County Tri-Diversity Council meeting to be held in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Tri-Diversity Councils will meet from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5 at the Board of Supervisors Chambers, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff. Download agendas, minutes HERE The councils include: The African American Advisory Council The Coconino Hispanic Advisory…

Sept. 8 — Fix-it Clinic to be held in Flagstaff

Location: Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave, Flagstaff, Ariz. Date: Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018 from 10 a.m.– 1 p.m. Details: The Sustainability Program holds semiannual Fix-it Clinics to help residents learn basic repair skills, save money and keep items out of our landfill.…

Sept. 8 — F.A.C.T.S. Lights On Family Carnival

Lights on! Celebrate Out-of-School Time at this free family carnival! Events: Climbing wall Carnival games Prize drawing every hour Free pizza 11:30am – 1pm Kiddie caboose trackless train When: Saturday, Sept 8, 2018 10am – 2pm Where: Bushmaster Park 3150 N Alta…

Sept. 19 — Coconino County Parks & Recreation Master Plan meetings to be held in Williams, Parks

COCONINO COUNTY — SHAPE YOUR PARKS, YOUR FUTURE Coconino County Parks and Recreation is updating its Master Plan and we want to hear fromYOU! What is a master plan? This master plan will shape the future of Coconino County’s parks,…

Sept. 29 — 2018 Sustainable Building Tour in Flagstaff

The self-guided tour is from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, 703 E. Sawmill Rd. The Coconino County Sustainable Building Program, in partnership with the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Program…

Aug. 16 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Adam Diaz: A Latino Historymaker’

Dear friend and partner, greetings!   Please know that our radio program no longer airs on Saturdays; it now take place on Thursdays from 1 to 2 pm (at KNUV 1190-am and 107.5-fm; station has Spanish programing but our show is in…

City of Flagstaff declares State of Emergency for monsoon flooding of July 15 through 20

FLAGSTAFF — Mayor Coral Evans declared a State of Emergency on behalf of the city of Flagstaff due to the monsoon event(s) that occurred July 15 through July 20, 2018. The monsoon events caused extensive damage to public infrastructure as…

ECoNA update for July 31

Click here for more information   One of the many ways ECoNA measures the state of our regional economy is looking at amounts of jobs in the annual wage survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for our area. Digging into…