Category: Cultural

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…

KNAU update for May 18

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

View this email in your browser   Eventos de Interés para la Comunidad Consulado Móvil en Bullhead City, Arizona Fecha: 19 de mayo Horario: 8:00AM a 12:00PM Dirección: Mohave High School 2251 Hwy 95, Bullhead City, Arizona 86442 Haz tu cita para trámite…

KNAU update for May 11

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Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for May 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…

Sedona Arts Center update for May 10

Opening Reception May 11, 5–7 pm Sedona Arts Center proudly presents a special exhibition by renowned artist, Kevin Macpherson, Chinese Characters from May 11 to 28 in the Center’s Historic Art Barn in Uptown, Sedona. This unique collection of portraiture, all painted…

NAU update for May 10

Click here for the latest NAU news Thursday, May 10 NAU Fulbright student scholars awarded opportunities in Greece, Laos Alexandra Huff will study geology in Greece, while Margaret Wood will teach English in Laos. Both plan to use their Fulbright experiences…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for May 10

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth May 10, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates May — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events May — Page Public Library announces…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for May 8

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   May 8, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Become a Foster Parent! Meet Me Downtown Flagstaff FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff – SafeTALK STEAM Second Saturdays: Raising Reptiles Healthy Kids Running…

Sedona Arts Center update for May 7

Free L’Auberge Community Plein Air Event May 16, 9 – 11 a.m. Explore a lovely creek side venue complete with artists working from nature! L’Auberge de Sedona is hosting and sponsoring the “Creekside Paint-Out” produced monthly this spring and summer…

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

View this email in your browser   Eventos de Interés para la Comunidad Consulado Móvil en Bullhead City, Arizona Fecha: 19 de mayo Horario: 8:00AM a 12:00PM Dirección: Mohave High School 2251 Hwy 95, Bullhead City, Arizona 86442 Haz tu cita para trámite…

RSVP deadline is May 4 for 2018 NAU Hispanic Convocation

FLAGSTAFF — The deadline is Friday, May 4 for the 2018 NAU Hispanic Convocation. The event will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the Ardrey Auditorium (bldg. 37A) The Hispanic Convocation recognizes and celebrates the achievements of our Latino, Chicano, and…

KNAU update for May 4

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NAU update for May 4

Click here for the latest NAU news   Friday, May the 4th be with you NAU student awarded prestigious Udall scholarship Danielle Curley is the second NAU student in a row to earn a Udall scholarship for her leadership, public service…

Sedona Arts Center update for May 3

First Friday in the Gallery New Exhibition Featuring 7 Local Artists Opening Reception May 4, from 5 to 8 pm  May and June at Sedona Arts Center’s Fine Art Gallery will feature a group of artists who delight in presenting…

Sedona Arts Center update for May 1

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Workshops, Classes, Summer Kids Camps, Paint Outs at L’Auberge and More! Gretchen Lopez Painting For All Levels May 11, or 18, 2018  Gain the confidence to be a painter! From the beginning to the…

June 2 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘SCAMS: Stealing Money & Identity’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ‘SCAMS: Stealing Money & Identity’ Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…

June 9 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Finances: Credit & Debt’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ‘Finances: Credit & Debt’ Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona…

June 16 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Education: Latinos’ Report Card 2018’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ‘Education: Latinos’ Report Card 2018’ Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…

June 16 — Juneteenth Celebration to be held at Murdoch Community Center, Flagstaff

The Coconino County African American Advisory Council and the Southside Community Association present the annual Juneteenth celebration from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 16, 2018. The family friendly celebration with special entertainment and food trucks will be…

June 17 — Father’s Day “Rally for Migrants” to condemn Justice Department’s family separation and asylum policy

Rally and prayer vigil to honor lost children PHOENIX — The “Rally for Migrants” on Sunday, June 17, 2018, will lift up the migrant community while denouncing the cruel and inhumane tactics, including the separation of children from parents, being used today by…

June 23 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Diabetes: Types, Causes, Treatments’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ‘Diabetes: Types, Causes, Treatments’ Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona…

June 27 — 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, March 14 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…

Through July 31 — Next 12-week Basic Business Empowerment class to be held in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — 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 to assist those who want to start, improve, and/or expand a micro-business — five or fewer…

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

View this email in your browser Eventos de Interés para la Comunidad Consulado Móvil en Flagstaff Arizona Fecha: 28 de abril Horario: 9:30AM a 1:30PM Dirección: Coconino High School, 2801 N Izabel St, Flagstaff, Arizona 86004 Haz tu cita para trámite de Pasaporte,…

NAU update for April 27

Click here for the latest NAU news   Friday, April 27 NAU zooarchaeologist studies animal-human interaction from American West to Central America (VIDEO) Anthropology lecturer Chrissina Burke studies animal bones found at archaeological sites to study the relationships between animals and…

KNAU update for April 27

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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for April 26

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth April 26, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates April — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April — Page Public Library announces…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for April 26

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 April 22

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Friday, Saturday and  Sunday an exciting self-guided tour is free and is open to the public. Roam through artists studios from 10 AM -5 PM Friday and Saturday and from Noon –…

KNAU update for April 20

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United Way of Northern Arizona update for April 18

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Thanks to all of you who joined us recently for our Annual Meeting and Recognition event. We celebrated that this year’s campaign has netted more than $1.3 million so far. (If you haven’t…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for April 18

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 April 18

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Sedona’s Legacy Artists “Beauty and Identity” – Panel Discussion, Sunday, April 29, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm As the Sedona Arts Center’s 60th Anniversary celebration peaks in April, the Arts Center presents yet…

NAU update for April 13

Click here for the latest NAU news   Friday, April 13 President Cheng issues statement on recent DACA ruling by the Arizona Supreme Court “Like many of our faculty, staff and students, I am concerned this recent ruling prevents DACA students…

KNAU update for April 13

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Celebrate Spring in Flagstaff with Flagstaff 365 Happenings update of April 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 storefronts,…

KNAU update for April 6

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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for April 5

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth April 5, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates April — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April — Page Public Library announces upcoming…

May 2 — Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to meet in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at the Coconino County Administration Building, Second Floor Conference Room, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject to change.…

May 19 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Let’s Disrupt Aging’’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject line of this email contains the subjects that will be addressed on the next two radio programs. Congressman Ed Pastor’s speech will air on May 9 (prerecorded), whereas Let’s Disrupt Aging will air…

Ticket available at the door for Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Dinner, Dance in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — Tickets will be available at the door for the “Cinco de Mayo Celebration — Dinner, Dance” on Saturday, May 5 at American Legion Post No. 3, 204 W. Birch St., Flagstaff. The event is presented by the American Legion Auxiliary…

CHAC holds 2018 César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration

See below for more images By the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) FLAGSTAFF — Area Hispanic Korean War veterans and their family members received a well-deserved community recognition, while a Northern Arizona University lecturer provided a heartfelt presentation on the…

Bilingual report: Update on Recent Phone Scams Spoofing Coconino County Sheriff Number

COCONINO COUNTY — We have been informed that there may be another phone scam occurring in which the scammer has “spoofed” the caller ID information to show 928-226-5009 Coconino County Sheriff. It is very possible the scammers will use other…

NAU update for March 30

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Friday, March 30 President Cheng, delegation visit NAU’s strategic partner institution in China President Cheng and Chairman Guan of Huaquiao University in Quanzhou discussed various aspects of academic collaboration between NAU and HQU.…

KNAU update for March 29

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KNAU update for March 23

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Guest commentary: Sheriff Driscoll — Please stop turning people over to ICE!

Editor’s note: AmigosNAZ welcomes guest columns, letters to the editor and other submissions from our readers. All opinions expressed in submitted material are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the viewpoint of AmigosNAZ. Did you know that our…

Sedona Art Center update for March 22

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Ongoing Weekly Classes Sedona residents and newcomers alike look to Sedona Arts Center for their introduction to and ongoing involvement in the arts. The School of the Arts programming is designed to reach…

Reservation deadline approaching (March 23) for fourth annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration on March 30

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will present its fourth annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2018 at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff. The event…

KNAU update for March 16

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider PrEview – March 16th, 2018 This week’s Insider PrEview is brought to you by: In Prescott. We Are 60% Of The Way There! Who is the Public in Public Radio? You…

KNAU update for March 9

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider PrEview – March 9th, 2018 This week’s Insider PrEview is brought to you by: In Prescott. Spring Pledge Drive Starts Monday Who is the Public in Public Radio? You are! And…