Click here for the entire e-newsletter UPCOMING CLASSES & CRASH COURSES Vince Fazio Drawing Crash Course June 4 – 13, 2019 Vince Fazio offers you the chance to take an intensive course that provides all the tools you need…
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Museum of Northern Arizona update for May 29 — Summer events at MNA
We’re seeing signs of summer at MNA. Thirsty Thursdays start this week, our favorite family date night. The big tent is also going up, getting ready for Shakespeare performances this weekend and the Gala on June 22. The Discovery Camp…
CHAC joins other groups in honoring veterans during 2019 Armed Forces Day Parade
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ FLAGSTAFF — Riding in a couple of classic cars, members of the Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) were honored during the 2019 Armed Forces Day Parade, held Saturday, May 18 in downtown…
NALEO Education Fund comes to Flagstaff
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ Gathering helps local officials learn about the educational challenge facing Latinos in Northern Arizona FLAGSTAFF — Educators, business and political leaders gathered to learn about the NALEO Education Fund and hear…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for May 22 — High school students earn scholarships from Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s Williams Child Abuse Prevention Council
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Connections Spotlight High school students earn scholarships from Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s Williams Child Abuse Prevention Council WILLIAMS — Isabel Cristina Ortiz Salazar believes anyone suffering…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for May 22 — Memorial Day weekend events. 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…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for May 20 — 8th Grade Promotion, Potluck & Dance
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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…
Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) named Honor Division for 2019 Armed Forces Day Parade on May 18
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will be the Honor Division for 2019 Armed Forces Day Parade that will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18 in downtown Flagstaff. CHAC was established in 2001 by the…
Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Información de Interés para la Comunidad 320 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Teléfono (602) 242-7398 Emergencias: (602) 330-3642 Actividades y Eventos Taller Informativo en Univsión Arizona 11 de mayo El pasado sábado 11…
Flagstaff Community — Firefighter Mark A Sanchez Memorial Blood Drive set for May 21-24
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Community — Firefighter Mark A Sanchez Memorial Blood Drive will be held at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21; 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 22; 6 p.m. Thursday, May 23; and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, May…
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…
KNAU update for May 17 — Navajo Communities Give a Voice to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – May 10th, 2019 Navajo Communities Give a Voice to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Gov. Doug Ducey this week signed a bill to commission a task force to…
Museum of Northern Arizona update for May 17 — May events at MNA
The summer festival season begins on Memorial Day Weekend with a celebration of Zuni culture, and this year the summer festivals will include tours of the Easton Collection Center and garden workshops, in addition to traditional music and dance performances…
ECoNA update for May 16 — A Different Way of Looking at NAU Impact
With graduation weekend just behind us, we read with interest a report from Northern Arizona University that included some unique statistics about NAU’s positive impact in the community. Typically when we get these reports, the takeaways are the…
Sedona Arts Center update for May 15 — Art Barn Historical Dedication Plus Classes, Camps, Events!
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Coming up at Sedona Arts Center… SPECIAL EVENT Historical Preservation Party Friday, May 17, 2019 5–7pm In January of 2018 the Historic Preservation Commission adopted the Historic Resource Recognition Award Program. The program…
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…
Northern Arizona’s Got Talent preliminary competition to be held May 15
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff presents “Northern Arizona’s Got Talent” a singing competition for talent throughout northern Arizona. The preliminary competition will be May 15, 2019, with registration opening at 6 p.m. and the competition beginning at 7 p.m. Contestants…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for May 13 — Teacher Appreciation Week was a HIT!
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NAU celebrates 2019 NAU Hispanic/Latinx Convocation
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ FLAGSTAFF — Hundreds of NAU students and their families filled the Ardrey Memorial Auditorium during the 2019 Hispanic/Latinx Convocation on May 9 The 2019 Hispanic/Latinx Convocation is a celebration to honor…
Coconino Community College presents 2019 Commencement Ceremony
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College celebrated its Commencement Ceremonies on May 10 in the V. Phillip Tullar Commons. The Arts and Science ceremony was held at 10 a.m., followed by the Career…
Coconino High School holds 2019 Hispanic Convocation at CCC
Photos by Richard and Ruth Eaton FLAGSTAFF — Coconino High School celebrated its 2019 Hispanic Convocation on May 7 in the Commons at Coconino Community College. Nearly 50 CHS students took part in the event that included a talk…
Flagstaff celebrates 2019 Cinco de Mayo with dinner, dance at the American Legion
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ FLAGSTAFF — They were dancing late into the night as the American Legion Auxiliary and Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces presented the 2nd annual “Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Dinner, Dance,” on May…
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…
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for May 10 — Playwright Marcelino Quiñonez – ‘El Che’ and estamentos, Fideicomisos y Más #1
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…
KNAU update for May 10 — Northern Arizona Fire Managers Cautiously Optimistic Following Wet Winter
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – May 10th, 2019 Earth Notes: Dolores Flume At the confluence where the San Miguel the Dolores rivers, beams and hoists zipper a section of streaked, vertical sandstone cliff on river…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for May 9 — Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival presents, Paula Vogel’s ‘Indecent,’ Riordan Mansion State Historic Park through May 12
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 May 8 — Summer Kids Camp: The Art of Filmmaking June 3 – 14, 2019 (Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm)
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Coming up at Sedona Arts Center… Special Event at L’Auberge de Sedona Creekside Community Paint Out Sponsored by L’Auberge de Sedona, Goldenstein Gallery, Sedona Arts Center and Red Rock Magic Trolley Thursday, May…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for May 8 — Register now for ‘Meaningful Engagement: Methods for Facilitating Continuous Improvement and Evaluation’
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Connections Spotlight Register now for ‘Meaningful Engagement: Methods for Facilitating Continuous Improvement and Evaluation’ Register now for “Meaningful Engagement: Methods for Facilitating Continuous Improvement and Evaluation,” to be held…
Museum of Northern Arizona introduces new Museum Director
Click here for more information Dear Members and Friends, I invite you to join the MNA Board and staff in welcoming Mary Kershaw as the new Executive Director/CEO of the Museum. A seasoned museum professional, Mary comes to MNA…
Coconino County Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update Spring 2019
Master Plan Update Spring 2019 Community Connections Coconino County Parks & Recreation connected with many organizations across Coconino County last year during the Master Plan process, and as a result, has provided information and consultation related to parks and recreation…
Sedona Arts Center update for May 6 — Robert Burridge Workshops This June at Sedona Arts Center
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Robert Burridge Workshops at Sedona Arts Center It is said, “Your heart doesn’t know how old you are.” For me, it’s true. Painting everyday in my small studio overlooking the Pacific Ocean, I…
United Way of Northern Arizona update for May 3 — Getting Ready for KinderCamp 2019
Click here for the entire e-newsletter FLAGSTAFF — In about a month, hundreds of Pre-K children will be participating in one of United Way of Northern Arizona’s signature initiatives, a program that ensures that youngsters entering kindergarten this fall are academically,…
LAUNCH Flagstaff update for May 3 — 3 Interesting Articles We’re Reading
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WHAT WE’RE READING Is the United States on the Brink of a Child-Care Affordability Crisis? From New America – April 25, 2019. Elise Franchino Read More Stronger as One: Community Leaders Rally for…
KNAU update for May 3 — Grand Canyon National Park to Reopen North Rim on May 15
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – May 3rd, 2019 Earth Notes: How to Age an Elk With the arrival of spring across Arizona’s high country, lengthening daylight triggers hormonal changes in elk bulls. In March they…
FALA Named Charitable Partner for Blues and Brews Festival
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Blues and Brews Festival has again teamed up with the Flagstaff Arts & Leadership Academy for its annual event. Peak Events LLC, organizer of the festival, announced that it will donate a portion of its proceeds to the charter…
Museum of Northern Arizona update for May 2 — May events at MNA
MNA members have the most fun and the best perks. Just look at everything that’s coming up, from the Mother’s Day Sale starting Saturday (just for members) to the special barbecue with the artists at this year’s Zuni Festival Member…
Sedona Arts Center update for May 2 — New Exhibitions, Call to Artists, Special events. Plus, visit Sedona Arts Center on Friday, May 3 from 5 to 8 pm for a First Friday artist reception!
FINE ART GALLERY Patricia Caldwell, Bill Cramer, Chikako Myers, and Dennis Ott Artists Reception May 3, from 5 to 8pm Visit Sedona Arts Center this May and indulge in the creative wonders of featured artists Patricia Caldwell, Bill Cramer, Chikako…
Fiesta de Mayo set for May 18 & 19th. After-party to be held at old Arizona Roadhouse location
FLAGSTAFF — The 24th annual Fiesta de Mayo will be held May 18 and 19th at the Coconino Community College campus on 4th Street, Flagstaff. Presented by the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association — music, food, dancing, carnival rides. Join us after…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for May 1 — First Friday Artwalk on May 3
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 May 1 — Time to check out 2019 summer camps in region
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Connections Spotlight Time to check out 2019 summer camps in region With the end of the school year and summer rapidly approaching, time is running short for…
Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee to present Drug Awareness event on May 15
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee will present a Drug Awareness event at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at Mt. Elden Middle School, Music Room, 3223 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff. The event will include information on what to…
June 4 — CHAC to hold next meeting in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. Download agendas, minutes HERE CHAC serves as…
June 7, 8 — Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band to headline Flagstaff Blues and Brews festival
Tab Benoit, Larkin Poe and Samantha Fish Among Top Artists Performing FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Blues and Brews, the largest Blues Festival in Arizona, announced their impressive lineup for the upcoming 2019 event. For the first time, the Festival will start on…
June 15 — Juneteenth Celebration to be held in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County African American Advisory Council and the Southside Community Association will present the annual Juneteenth Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at the Historic Murdoch Community Center, 203 E. Brannen Ave., Flagstaff.…
Through June 20 — Coconino Community College announces 2019 Summer Career Camps
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College announces 2019 Summer Career Camps. Camp Stronger June 10th – 13th 8 am – noon CCC Fourth street Campus In this camp, kids will be working together as they learn about basic self-care, first-aid, CPR,…
June 29 — Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada, featuring mariachi and folklórico performers, returns to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
The celebration also includes a tribute to veterans in the region. All veterans are encouraged to attend for the traditional group photo and the presentation of veteran recognition certificates at 11:30 a.m. FLAGSTAFF — To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots,…
District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for April 29 — Supervisor Lena Fowler attends bill signing of House Bill 2318
Click here for the entire e-newsletter April 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…
Five one-act plays in Spanish to be held May 1 at Theatrikos Theatre, Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Students from NAU’S Spanish 322 will present five one-act plays in Spanish at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 at Theatrikos Theatre, 11 W. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff. “The plays are from Argentina, Chile, Puerto Rico and Spain,” said Robert Neustadt,…
Spoken word focus of World Languages Day at CCC
FLAGSTAFF — Tori Ramos studies Japanese at Coconino Community College. So it was only fitting that she attend World Languages Day at CCC on April 5, 2019 at the Lone Tree campus. World Languages Day was an information session on the four…
KNAU update for April 26
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – April 26th, 2019 Earth Notes: Non-wired Electricity For many years the tiny town of Punkin Center, south of Payson, Arizona, has been best known for the prominent jack-o’-lantern sign. Now it’s…
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…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for April 24 — CCC&Y honors 2019 Caring for Children award winners at annual conference
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, April 24, 2019Connections Spotlight Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth honors 2019 Caring for Children award winners at annual conference They include a policy leader who has advocated for early…
District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta update for April 19 — Commission on Trial Court Appointment
Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 District 2 News & Updates Happy Friday! With Spring blooming Coconino County is also moving forward with programming for our community as you can see below. Today I want to highlight…
Museum of Northern Arizona update for April 19 — Upcoming events at MNA
Earth Day is an annual reminder of our impacts and responsibility to the planet. MNA has a new exhibition and several events exploring how humans interact with our environment, including an artist collaborative using native plants to restore a tract…
Coconino County Parks & Recreation update for April 19 — Join us for an Earth Day Cleanup at Fort Tuthill
CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES & COMMUNITIES APRIL 2019 Volunteer Event at Fort Tuthill County Park APRIL 20 – VOLUNTEER EVENT Join us on Saturday, April 20, from 9-11 a.m. at Fort Tuthill County Park for an Earth Day cleanup! We’ll…
KNAU update for April 19 — Earth Notes: Upheaval Dome
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – April 19th, 2019 Earth Notes: Upheaval Dome The unusual shape of a noted geologic feature in Utah’s Canyonlands National Park becomes fully clear only from the air. From a small…
Sedona Arts Center update for April 18 — Summer Kids Camp
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Coming up at Sedona Arts Center… Summer Kids Camp The Art of Filmmaking June 3 – 14, 2019 (Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm) Kelli Klymenko & Bryan Reinhart SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE*…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for April 18 — Spring has sprung. Find all your recreation, music and art event
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…
Museum of Northern Arizona update for April 18 — MNA to present ‘An Unnatural Wonder’ on April 28
Gazing into the vastness of the Grand Canyon, one can have the false sense that we are looking at something so ancient and expansive that it must be impervious to humans. While the Grand Canyon has been a natural wonder…