Category: Cultural

KNAU update for April 12 — Earth Notes: Bees of Grand Staircase-Escalante

Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – April 12th, 2019 Earth Notes: Bees of Grand Staircase-Escalante A recent study shows incredible diversity among the bees of Grand Staircase-Escalante. Some 660 different species have been identified in this national…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for April 11 — Arizona Snowbowl’s World’s Best Spring Break

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,…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for April 10 — 2019 Flagstaff Field of Hope Ceremony puts spotlight on April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Connections Spotlight 2019 Flagstaff Field of Hope Ceremony puts spotlight on April as Child Abuse Prevention Month The always moving Field of Hope Dedication put a poignant focus on annual…

Gina Santi Photography update for April 6 — TEOE-Through Each Others Eyes’ 9th photographic exchange with the city of Hermosillo, Mexico

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   In English            En Español            In Other News          Contact Us GINA SANTI PHOTOGRAPHY Images of the Month – April 2019 Gina Santi Photography had the privilege of…

At CCC: Exploring how ‘She Belongs’

FLAGTAFF — “Those of you who think you can’t make a change will not know if you can’t try,” said Harriet Young, board member of American Association of University Women. Coconino Community College hosted an event called She Belongs, Celebrating Herstory, on…

Sedona Arts Center update for April 5 — Fine Art Gallery Exhibition Showing Now Through April 30

Fine Art Gallery Exhibition Showing Now Through April 30 Fine Art Gallery April Exhibition Artists Reception April 5, from 5 to 8pm The April collection of artists in the Fine Art Gallery features bronze sculptures by Deanne McKeown, finely-crafted knives…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for April 4 — First Friday ArtWalk, Downtown Flagstaff on April 5

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…

American Legion Auxiliary, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Dinner, Dance on May 4

FLAGSTAFF — The American Legion Auxiliary and Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present a “Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Dinner, Dance,” on Saturday, May 4 at American Legion Post No. 3, 204 W. Birch St., Flagstaff. Open to the public. The…

Coconino County Parks & Recreation to present ‘Tamales and Tortillas Culinary Class’ on May 4

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Parks & Recreation will present a ‘Tamales and Tortillas Culinary Class” from 9 .m. to noon Saturday, May 4 at Sinagua Middle School, 3950 E. Butler Ave., Flagstaff, in the school’s culinary kitchen. This program…

CHAC honors Purple Heart recipients, community and student leaders at 2019 César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga & Richard Eaton ©2019 AmigosNAZ FLAGSTAFF— Area Purple Heart recipients and their family members received a well-deserved community recognition, while a representative from the Cesar Chavez Foundation recounted the organization’s past while outlining the…

NAU Latin American Studies, NAU No More Deaths to screen documentary ‘Undeterred’ on April 2

FLAGSTAFF — NAU Latin American Studies and NAU No More Deaths will screen the documentary “Undeterred” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 at Liberal Arts Room 136, Northern Arizona University. Undeterred is an important view of community resistance in the rural border…

NAU Mariachi Mar y Sol to represent Flagstaff at the International Mariachi Conference in Tucson

FLAGSTAFF — NAU Mariachi Mar y Sol had a great performance on March 29th at the CHAC Cesar Chavez Recognition Breakfast. They donated their time and they brought joy to many with beautiful music early in the morning. The group will…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for March 29 — VITA Volunteer Spotlight: Cynthia Mackin

Click here for the entire e-newsletter VITA Volunteer Spotlight: Cynthia Mackin The story that sticks out for VITA volunteer Cynthia Mackin this year happened a couple of weeks ago, when a brother and sister in their early 20s came in…

NAU News update for March 29 — Flinn Foundation funds NAU microbiologist’s study to address health disparities through novel therapeutic for asthma

NAU   Friday, March 29 Flinn Foundation funds NAU microbiologist’s study to address health disparities through novel therapeutic for asthma Although there is no cure, Emily Cope launched a two-year clinical study to determine whether adding low-cost prebiotic soluble fiber…

Antelope Point Marina continues to grow scholarships at CCC

FLAGSTAFF —  Antelope Point Marina has donated another $20,000 to the Coconino Community College Foundation to support scholarships for CCC students. “Our workforce is primarily from the Navajo Nation, and Coconino Community College is beneficial to help creating opportunities for that…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for March 27 — Coconino County proclaims April 2019 as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, March 27, 2019Connections Spotlight Coconino County proclaims April 2019 as Child Abuse Prevention Month Variety of events planned throughout region in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Spaces…

District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta update for March 25 — APS Flagstaff Open House on March 28

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 Special Notice APS – 100 Days of Helping Dear Residents, I am sending this Special Notice to you and so you can help me share the news.…

‘Immigration and Exploration’ panel discussion to be held April 25 at NAU

FLAGSTAFF — The panel presentation of “Immigration and Exploration” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at Northern Arizona University, Liberal Arts, Room 136. The event includes a panel discussion with community leaders working directly with migrants and…

Purple Heart veterans, community leaders, students to be honored at César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast on March 29

Chair of Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, chief operating officer of Radio Compesina will be the keynote speaker FLAGSTAFF — Purple Heart veterans, community leaders and students will be honored at the fifth annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast.…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 20 — F3 Supports Building Code Amendments

In This Issue -F3 Supports Building Code Amendments -Elections 2020: What Might be Included on the Flagstaff Ballot? -Council Supports Ban on Uranium Mining around Grand Canyon -Community Involvement this Week Donate Now F3 Supports Building Code Amendments Flagstaff is…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for March 19 — 2019 Colorado Plateau Economic Development Symposium

March 19, 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 2019 Colorado…

District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta update for March 15 — Spring, National Women’s History Month

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 District 2 News & Updates HAPPY SPRING! The official first day of Spring is March 20, 2019 and it is is coming in like a Lion with the record breaking snow…

CCC2NAU advisor connects with students

FLAGSTAFF — Students having a hard time finding a direction in school are not alone. Amanda Gonzalez is a CCC2NAU advisor at Coconino Community College. Amanda had troubles with school when she first started. She first went to Northern Arizona University…

Sedona Arts Center update for March 15 — 2019 Juried Members’ Exhibition Creativity Award Winners

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   2019 Juried Members’ Exhibition Creativity Award Winners Marti McNamee – Figurative Flower I Our three jurors each chose three works to receive “Creativity Awards”  see all the winners below. The Exhibition continues through…

KNAU update for March 15 — Pledge Drive Lite begins one week from this Monday!!!

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 – March 15th, 2019 Pledge…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for March 13 — Variety of events scheduled in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Connections Spotlight  Variety of events scheduled in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month   In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the following…

NAU Latin American Studies program presents ‘Criminalizing Migrants: Title 8 of the U.S. Code’ on April 18

FLAGSTAFF — At 12:45 pm on Thursday April 18 in the du Bois Center, room Aspen C, Dr. Jessie Finch will present a lecture on Operation Streamline entitled, “Criminalizing Migrants: Title 8 of the U.S. Code.” Never heard of Operation Streamline?…

Coconino Community College update for March 8 — A quick word from the President

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 “Diverse” is a powerful word to…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for March 8 — The State Street Ballet’s “The Jungle Book,” Ardrey Auditorium on March 10

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 March 6 — Apollo 16 astronaut will be keynote speaker for 10-day Flagstaff Festival of Science celebration Sept. 20-29

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Connections Spotlight Apollo 16 astronaut will be keynote speaker for 10-day Flagstaff Festival of Science celebration Sept. 20-29. Applications are open to host a program for the…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 6 — Fracking with our Water Supply, City Planning Goals for 2019

In This Issue -Update on Fracking Near City Water Supplies -Downtown Master Plan is Being Proposed -Planning and Zoning Goals for 2019 -Community Involvement this Week Donate Now Update on Fracking Near City Water Supplies      Last evening, F3 showed…

CCC students selected for All-Arizona Academic Team Scholarship

FLAGSTAFF —  Two Coconino Community College students have been recognized for the prestigious 2019 All-Arizona Academic Team Scholarship. The scholarship provides free tuition for 60 credit hours at the recipient’s choice of one of the three state universities – Arizona…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for March 5 — Supervisors unveil the Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act of 2019

March 5, 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 A Big…

First Things First March Parenting Newsletter

March 2019 Children’s books open a world of words and ideas Read Across America celebrates the birthday of Dr. Seuss and encourages everyone to pick up a book and read with a child. No one knows more about children’s books…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for March 5 — Congrats to our Contest Winners

“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook School Dance March 8th 5:30 to 7, dance ends *promptly* so please be ready to pick up your child. Don’t forget your lanyards! If you have any more questions feel free to reply to this…

Museum of Northern Arizona update for March 4 — March is Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month

It’s Archaeology Month and MNA has lots of ways to learn and celebrate. Sign yourself up for the Behind-the-Scenes Archaeology tour, come hear the history of Tim’s Cave from the man who found it, or bring the kids to STEAM…

Cesar Chavez Lecture and Film ‘Mexican and Latina/o Labor, Immigration, and the Current Migration Crisis’ to be presented on March 28 at NAU

FLAGSTAFF — NAU Latin American Studies, NAU No More Deaths and NAU Ethnic Studies will present the 2nd Annual Cesar Chavez Lecture and Film Event “Mexican and Latina/o Labor, Immigration, and the Current Migration Crisis,” from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 28…

KNAU update for March 1 — Possible Solar Outages

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 – March 1st, 2019 Possible…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Feb. 28 — 2019 Viola Awards, High Country Conference Center on March 2

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 Feb. 27 — CCC&Y announces 2019 Caring for Children Award winners

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019Connections Spotlight Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth announces 2019 Caring for Children Award winners   They include a policy leader who has advocated for early and developmentally…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for Feb. 27 — Register now for 2019 Recognition Event

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Our annual Recognition Event is just one week from today. We hope to see you on March 6 when we honor our workplace campaign coordinators, volunteers, partners and outgoing President & CEO Steve…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Feb. 25 — Supervisors unveil of the Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act of 2019

February 26, 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 A Big…

CCC Faculty Art Exhibit opens with reception

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College student Daniel Wendt decided to put his art-appreciation skills to the test. He’s in a course on art appreciation, and his instructor suggested critiquing actual pieces of art to determine their impact on him. So, he…

27 More Inches of Snow Expected From 10 AM (Feb. 21) Until the End of the Storm and Coconino County Open with Reduced Staffing

‌ Coconino County Board of Supervisors ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 ‌ February 21, 2019 As of 10:00 this morning, the weather forecast calls for 27 more inches of snow by the time the storm…