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Sedona Arts Center update for June 10 — The Importance of Experimental Learning by Elizabeth St. Hilaire

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   One of the Art’s Center’s most popular instructors shares her love of learning. See links to workshops with Elizabeth and some of the artists she has chosen to study with following the article.…

Flagstaff High School celebrates 2019 Hispanic Convocation

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 www.AmigosNAZ.com FLAGSTAFF — The stage was crowded from one side to the other with students wearing colorful sarape sashes during the annual Hispanic Convocation held May 16, 2019 in the Hurley Theatre at…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for May 17 — Playwright James Garcia: “American Dreamer – Raul H Castro”

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 Podcasts [Stitcher in Android and Podcasts in IPhone]; all…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for May 15 — 2019 Sara Morley Girls on the Run Spirit Scholarship awarded to Samantha Hampton

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Connections Spotlight 2019 Sara Morley Girls on the Run Spirit Scholarship awarded to Samantha Hampton Girls on the Run of Northern Arizona is proud to announce Samantha…

Southside Community Association to host topical stakeholder meetings for Southside Community Plan

FLAGSTAFF — The Southside Community Association will convene a series of stakeholder meetings for the evaluation and creation of possible policies for the Southside Community Plan. The meetings will be held from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on selected Thursdays at…

Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad — Fotos de Consulado Móvil en Flagstaff el 13 de abril

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 Consulado Móvil en Flagstaff, Arizona 13 de abril El día sábado, 13 de…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for April 25 — Spring has sprung. Find all your recreation, music and art 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…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for Feb. 8 — Seguro Social: el Qué Cómo Quién y Cuándo – #2 / Taxes: Reporting to Uncle Sam

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! Below please find the links to the two topics addressed this week (programs can also be found in YouTube and Podcasts – all under AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection). Seguro Social: el Qué Cómo Quién…

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

Información de Interés para la Comunidad El Consulado General de México en Phoenix te invita a la sesión de Diagnósticos Migratorios Conoce la Guía Paisano – Invierno 2018: Consulta los materiales aquí Consulta los materiales aquí: https://bit.ly/2SGDkVOhttps://bit.ly/2SGDkVO Lazos es un…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Jan. 24

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,…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Jan. 7 — Supervisor Lena Fowler graduates from NACo High Performance Leadership Academy

    January 7, 2018 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…

KNAU update for Dec. 28 — Eats and Beats: NAU’s Unofficial ‘Campus Mom’ Delivers Home-Based Hugs

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 28th, 2018 Eats…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Dec. 27 — New Years Eve — Heritage Square

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 Dec. 24 — May you have a wonderful holiday season and a new year filled with peace and happiness!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Here at Sedona Arts Center we just wanted to say thank you for your commitment to our local nonprofit and all that we do! Thanks to our amazing members, supporters, and fantastic patrons…

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,…

CHAC closes out 2018 with busy month

FLAGSTAFF — Members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) participated in a number of events in December as 2018 came to a close. Events included the final Tri-Diversity Council meeting on Dec. 12; participation in the Northern Arizona University “Lumberjacks…

2018 Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration held in Flagstaff

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2018 AmigosNAZ.com FLAGSTAFF — Nearly 300 luminarias lite the way for hundreds of worshipers to took part in the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration early Wednesday morning at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Chapel.…

Downtown Flagstaff brightens up with 2018 Holiday Parade of Lights

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2018 AmigosNAZ.com FLAGSTAFF — Dozens of local businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, public safety and other agencies took part in the 2018 Vora Financial Holiday Parade of Lights, held Dec. 8 in downtown Flagstaff. Joining…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for Nov. 16 — Stuff the Bus Friendly Competition to Raise 500 Turkeys for Families in Need on Nov. 17

‌ Coconino County Board of Supervisors ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162  ‌ November 16, 2018 District 2 Update Stuff the Bus Friendly Competition Come to the Plaza University Safeway on Saturday Nov. 17 to “Stuff…

Flagstaff comes together to celebrate Red, White and Blue

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2018 FLAGSTAFF — Be they Republican or Democrat, conservative or liberal, young or old, riding around in a limousine or pulling a small child around in a wagon, the Flagstaff community pulled together…

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to participate in 12th Annual Flagstaff Armed Forces Day Parade on May 19

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will participate in the 12th Annual Flagstaff Armed Forces Day Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2018 in downtown Flagstaff. The parade theme is “Freedom is Not Free.” During the parade, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will…

Remembering Christina Anaya

  File photos by AmigosNAZ / ©2018 FLAGSTAFF — Members of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and the wider community of Flagstaff were sadden this week to hear of the passing of Christina Anaya, a life-long community advocate in the region. Christina was…

Flagstaff High School celebrates 2018 Hispanic Convocation

  Photos by Ruth Eaton / ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — More than 50 students took part in the 2018 Flagstaff High School Hispanic Convocation held May 17 at the school’s Hurley Theatre. The event included opening remarks by Rosaría Acevedo, the invocation…

NAU celebrates 25th annual Hispanic Convocation

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2018 FLAGSTAFF — So many graduates crowded the stage that parents and well-wishers had to scramble to the back of the Ardrey Auditorium at Northern Arizona University in order to take the entire group…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for April 30

A BIG thank you to everyone who helped make the teacher luncheon a big success: Thank you volunteers! Billie McGraw, Karen Flores, Northern Arizona Heroes Club, Vonessa Merrill, Angie Napier, Jackie Fisk-Glazer, Jenn Kolodinsky, Mr. Hensley, Candyce Martinez Thank you food providers!…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for March 29

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth March 29, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates March — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March — Page Public Library announces…

Flagstaff presents annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — Amid the glow of nearly 200 luminarias, worshippers entered Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church during the pre-dawn hours to attend the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration / Celebración de la Vigen de…

NAU student groups, community organizations celebrated Día de los Muertos at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — A variety of NAU student groups and community organizations celebrated Día de los Muertos at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center on Nov.…

Lighting of the ofrendas greet museum members during 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente reception

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — The Jaime Major Golightly Historic Courtyard was aglow with the flickering of hundreds of candles during the opening night reception of the 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente. The…

Visitors enjoy cultural performances, lectures on first day of 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — A record number of families lined up to take part in a sugar skull workshop before heading to attend dance, musical performances and cultural lectures during…

Community honors memories of families, friends with inspiring closing ceremony at 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — A rousing performance by NAU Mar y Sol and the always moving blessing of the ofrendas closing ceremony highlighted the final day of the 14th annual…

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates 2017 Summertime Tardeada Mariachi & Folklorico Festival

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — While local festival goers sought shelter under canopies during the heart of the 90-degree day, members of Mariachi Herencia Musica said it felt like winter to them as their hometown…

Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church celebrates Mariachi Mass

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — Mariachi Herencia Musical from Tucson performed during the annual summer Mariachi Mass held this year on June 25 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Flagstaff. Presented by Flagstaff Nuestras…

Local First ARIZONA update for June 22

WED. JUN 28, 10 – 11:30 AM RAISING CAPITAL/RAISING THE BAR WEBINAR Increasing capital for a business or non-profit can be a difficult. We’re here to help you understanding the opportunities and resources available to you. – MORE THURS. JUN 22…

Coconino County celebrates Diversity Day

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County held its annual Diversity Day Celebration on June 7, 2017 in front of the Coconino County Courthouse. Coconino County officials have stated the county celebrates diversity by appreciating…

Flagstaff celebrates 2017 Armed Forces Day Parade

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff celebrated the annual Armed Forces Day Parade held Saturday, May 20, 2017 in downtown Flagstaff. The event honored local veterans from World War II, the Korean War, the…

Flagstaff High School celebrates 2017 Hispanic Convocation

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017   FLAGSTAFF — Dozen of students took part in the 2017 Flagstaff High School Hispanic Convocation held May 16 at the school’s Hurley Theatre. The event included opening remarks by Principal Tony Cullen…

NAU celebrates 24th annual Hispanic Convocation

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — Hundreds of students took part in the 24th annual NAU Hispanic Convocation held May 11 at the Ardrey Auditorium at Northern Arizona University. “The Hispanic Convocation recognizes and celebrates…

Cinco de Mayo in Northern Arizona

By Frank X. Moraga • AmigosNAZ It’s Cinco de Mayo weekend and folks are getting ready to celebrate and recognize the holiday in their own way. For some, the holiday is just another reason to head to the local bar and…

NAU update for April 6

Click here for NAU NEWS   NAU researcher leads effort to quantify economic value of biodiversity Ecologist Bruce Hungate’s team created a model that lays out how much money society saves through diverse ecosystems that provide clean air and water along…

Gina Santi Photography Images of the Month – February 2017

Every Monday of the year, and after a long process of manufacturing, ranchers from the area around the village of San Rafael de Atamaica, Apure State, Venezuela, ride their canoes on the Arauca river into town to sell their highly…

City of Flagstaff announces Glass Recycling schedule for 2017

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff announces a redesigned monthly schedule for glass recycling collection beginning in the 2017 New Year. Since inception, the City of Flagstaff glass-recycling program has experienced much success, almost tripling the number of customers. In continuing to…

Flagstaff holds Virgin of Guadalupe Celebration

  FLAGSTAFF — The annual Virgin of Guadalupe Celebration was held Dec. 11 and 12 in Flagstaff. The event included a procession from Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church to San Francisco de Asis Catholic Church, followed by a mass…

Perspectives: Election 2016

Editor’s note: Every now and again, the fates conspire to create situations that are unexpected, shocking and challenging. The results of the 2016 presidential election are a perfect example. The protests each night in the nation’s cities since election day, never before…