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Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter Feb. 5 update

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 Why do we use the term…

Sedona Arts Center update for Feb. 1 — Join us (Feb. 1): Raffle Drawing at 7:00pm!

Join us tonight: Raffle Drawing at 7:00pm! Artists Reception February 1, from 5 to 8pm Sedona Arts Center is hosting an extraordinary legacy art exhibition in their Fine Art Gallery from February 1 through February 26, 2019. Featured artists include:…

KNAU update for Feb. 1 — State of the Union

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 – February 1st, 2019 State…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Jan. 29 — Registration is OPEN for the Colorado Plateau Economic Development Symposium

    January 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 Forward District 5 Highlights…

United Way of Northern Arizona Establishes Fund to Benefit Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   UWNA Establishes Fund to Benefit Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown United Way of Northern Arizona  has established a special fund to benefit federal workers, contractors and others being impacted by the ongoing partial shutdown…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for Jan. 25 — ‘Educación: A Todos Nos Conviene / Finances: Now & in the Future’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! Below please find the links to the two topics we addressed this week (programs can also be found in YouTube and Podcasts). Educación: A Todos Nos Conviene Finances: Now & in the Future AARP…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

First Things First update for Dec. 17 — Help families find early childhood programs in your Arizona community

News and happenings about First Things First December 2018 Help families find early childhood programs in your Arizona community First Things First’s new Find Programs tool is an easy way for you to help parents, grandparents and other caregivers search…

KNAU update for Dec. 14 — 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 14th, 2018 KNAU Holiday…

The Comet — Coconino Community College’s Steller Newsletter update for December

December 1, 2018 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 I sometimes think that…

First Things First update for Dec. 5 — NEW! Find early childhood programs near you

December 2018 NEW! Find early childhood programs near you First Things First supports programs in communities across Arizona through grants to community organizations that provide services—at no cost—for young children from birth to age 5 and their families. Search by…

Sedona Arts Center update for Dec. 5 — Vivid Colors Flourish in December Exhibition Showing Now Through Dec. 31

Vivid Colors Flourish in December Exhibition Showing Now Through December 31, 2018 Artists Reception December 7, 5–8pm Color continues to thrive at Sedona Arts Center in an exhibition featuring Lyn and Ken Mikell, Susan Moody, Karen Puckett, Cheryl Waale, and…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for Dec. 3 — Holiday Parade of Lights

‌ Coconino County Board of Supervisors ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 ‌ December 03, 2018 District 2 Update December, the year’s final curtain, is upon us. The evenings are drawing in, the nights growing colder,…

SOLD OUT!!! — ‘Border Voices / Voces Fronterizas’ to be presented Dec. 4, 5 in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — “Border Voices / Voces Fronterizas,” an original play by Robert Neustadt, at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 4 and 5 at the Doris-Harper White Community Playhouse (Theatrikos Theater), 11 W. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff. Border Voices combines a series…

Sedona Arts Center update for Nov. 26 — Giving Tuesday

Support Sedona Arts Center on #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. Following Thanksgiving and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for Nov. 20 — Happy Thanksgiving from District 2 and our family to yours

‌ Coconino County Board of Supervisors ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162  ‌ November 20, 2018 Happy Thanksgiving from District 2 and our family to yours. ‌ Thanksgiving Delights On Thanksgiving Day we’re thankful for Our…

First Things First update for Nov. 19 — FTF partners with Arizona tribes to meet the needs of young children

News and happenings about First Things First November 2018 FTF partners with Arizona tribes to meet the needs of young children FTF Tribal Affairs staff work with 19 federally-recognized tribes to listen and learn from tribal leaders to ensure their…

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

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth November 16, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates November — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events November — Page Public Library announces…

Food safety essential to holiday meal planning

COCONINO COUNTY — CCPHSD also encourages people to make food safety a priority during the holiday meal planning process. To avoid the risk of foodborne illnesses, the Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…

NAU update for Nov. 16 — NAU one of 130 universities to help launch national effort to increase college access, equity, postsecondary attainment

Friday, Nov. 16 NAU one of 130 universities to help launch national effort to increase college access, equity, postsecondary attainment The Powered by Publics: Scaling Student Success program, which APLU started, represents the largest collaborative effort of its kind and…

LULAC — Our millions of votes clamored: PRESENTE!

To Our LULAC Familia: Tuesday, Latinos made history in our nation. Never before has our voice at the ballot box been heard more loudly and clearly. Our millions of votes clamored: PRESENTE! The so-called sleeping giant we have been told…

KNAU update for Nov. 9 — GOP Suit Seeks to Stop Counties from Verifying Ballot Signatures After Election Day

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 – November 9th, 2018 GOP…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for Nov. 8 — Family-Friendly Holiday Events Benefiting UWNA on Nov. 14, 17

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   We cordially invite you to join us as we kick off the holiday season with two events next week that will light up your night, give you a head start on your holiday…

First Things First update for Nov. 5 — Quality child care: What to look for in teacher-child interactions

November 2018 Quality child care: What to look for in teacher-child interactions Quality child care helps children learn, grow and thrive. Teacher-child interactions that are stimulating and nurturing are an essential part of quality early learning programs. Check out our 1-minute…

The Comet — Coconino Community College’s Steller 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 The final push is here. The big…

KNAU update for Nov. 2

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 – November 2nd, 2018 Schedule…

LULAC — The Future is in Your Hands: Vote Nov. 6 • El future está en tis manos: vota el 6 de noviembre

El futuro está en tus manos vota el 6 de noviembre Dear LULAC Familia and Voters of America, As I look across our nation, it is clear our moment is here and history is calling us. In Dodge City, Kansas,…

Ease young kids into Halloween for a smooth experience

FLAGSTAFF — Halloween can be a fun time of year, but for infants, toddlers and preschoolers – who often can’t distinguish between fantasy and reality – scary experiences can ruin the holiday. Easing young children into Halloween is one of the…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Oct. 25 — Candidates Discuss the Climate Action Plan

In This Issue The Candidates Discuss the Climate Action Plan The Candidates Discuss the Energy Code More Information on Propositions Donate Now The Candidates Discuss the Climate Action Plan How our community mitigates and adapts to climate change will have…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Oct. 24 — Homecoming Parade, Northern Arizona University

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…

KNAU update for Oct. 12

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 – October 19th, 2018 KNAU…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth Fall 2018 Newsletter

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Voters — This is Your Chance to Get to Know the Candidates Nearly 20 candidates for elected office throughout Coconino County are addressing youth education and child welfare issues with CCC&Y’s Candidate Questionnaire Webpage. There is…

Coconino County confirms first flu cases of the 2018-19 season

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) officials announced that two cases of influenza have been confirmed in Coconino County. Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) officials announced that two cases of influenza have been confirmed…