Category: Cultural

KNAU update for Feb. 9

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NAU update for Feb. 2

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Feb. 2 NAU community invited to join Black History Month celebration In addition to the “Flagstaff: South of the Tracks” exhibit, ethnic foods will be served and a variety of performances will…

KNAU update for Feb. 2

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Feb. 10 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Latinos: What the Health’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s (Feb. 10 — radio program will be: LATINOS: WHAT THE HEALTH Ad on Facebook: Ad on YouTube: Videos of all our radio programs can be accessed on our Facebook page and…

Feb. 3 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Dreamers: Who Are They’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! Last Saturday our radio program addressed: Kinship Care in Arizona. This Saturday the subject will be: DREAMERS: WHO ARE THEY. Ad on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/aarparizonahispanicconnection/videos/547326862332887/ Ad on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSBsrK-kwLs). Videos of all our radio programs can be accessed…

2018 Academy Summer Leader Position Extended to Feb. 2

FLAGSTAFF — The Academy Team has EXTENDED the deadline date for 13-plus Summer Leader positions to February 2nd! The Academy (Upward Bound and Upward Bound Math-Science) is a five-week residential and academic program that helps high school students, grades 9-11, to…

Feb. 5 — ‘Facts within Fictions: Monumental History Painting and the Re-imagination of the Conquest of Mexico’ to be presented at NAU

FLAGSTAFF — On Monday Feb 5 at 4 pm in LA 136 Dr. Derek Burdette, Assistant Professor of Art History at the University of Oregon will present, “Facts within Fictions: Monumental History Painting and the Re-imagination of the Conquest of…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for Jan. 26

VITA Dates Announced United Way of Northern Arizona is again offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This initiative provides FREE help with filing 2017 income taxes from IRS-certified volunteers for households with incomes under $85,000. Depending on the community, tax filers can…

NAU update for Jan. 26

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Jan. 26 NAU paleoecologist discovering secrets of Northern Norway’s history in lake mud Scott Anderson is part of a team studying thousand-year-old biomarkers preserved in lake bottoms that tell the story of…

KNAU update for Jan. 26

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LAUNCH Flagstaff update for Jan. 24

 ADVANCING WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION The holidays are over and the LAUNCH Flagstaff Community Actions Networks (CANs) have already been hard at work.  Here are some recent accomplishments over the past several weeks. 3 STEPS FORWARD LAUNCH Partners Host Financial Aid and…

Jan. 20 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Latino Leaders Wanted’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be LATINO LEADERS WANTED. We will be highlighting Valle del Sol’s Hispanic Leadership Institute and addressing Latino leadership in general. Here is the link to the ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD_rdw6GP6s.  …

KNAU update for Jan. 19

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NAU update for Jan. 19

Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Jan. 19 New NAU study of vertebrate genomes, phenomes, populations to predict response to climate change Loren Buck received a $540,000 grant from the NSF to study the relationship between an organism’s DNA…

Flagstaff City Council passes resolution opposing the proposed construction of a border wall along the U.S. – Mexico border

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff’s City Council adopted Resolution 2018-05 at their meeting on Jan. 16, 2018 opposing the proposed construction of a border wall along the U.S. – Mexico border. “We have a responsibility to bring attention to issues that impact our…

KNAU update for Jan. 12

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Jan. 13 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Legislative Priorities 2018’

Dear friend and partner, greetings, and a happy 2018! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES 2018. With the help of our guests we will address tax cuts, Medicare, Social Security, Budget and Caregiving. Arizona legislative priorities will…

KNAU update for Jan. 5

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Jan. 27 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Kinship Care in AZ’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be KINSHIP CARE IN AZ. We will talk about the state of kinship care, policy, procedures, challenges, resources, and we will also hear from kinship caregivers about their…

Jan. 19 — 3rd Fridays at Sunnyside Market of Dreams to feature the Chavez Family

FLAGSTAFF — You are invited to join us at the Market of Dreams the third Friday of each month from 5pm to 8pm for an evening of local Art, Music and Food. Te invitamos al Mercado de Los Sueños el tercer viernes de cada mes de 5pm-8pm para una velada de arte local, música y comida. Featured artist on Jan. 19 is the…

Jan. 26 — Chief Diversity officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance to speak at NAU Distinguished Speaker Series event

FLAGSTAFF — Steve Pemberton, Chief Diversity Officer, Walgreens Boots Alliance,  and best-selling author, will be the first NAU President Rita Hartung Cheng’s Distinguished Speaker Series guest at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 at Prochnow Auditorium, Northern Arizona University. Pemberton’s story is about…

KNAU update for Dec. 29

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Valeria Chase named to Off Campus Life and Neighborhood Liaison position

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University (NAU) have selected Valeria Chase for the position of Off Campus Life and Neighborhood Liaison. Throughout the hiring process, Chase displayed the characteristics and work experience to make this position successful…

KNAU update for Dec. 22

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Fuerza Local — 21 de diciembre

Apoya a negocios locales estas fiestas navideñas y disfruta de estos beneficios como miembro de Fuerza Local Que en esta fiestas el mejor regalo que recibas sea estar junto a tus seres queridos compartiendo paz, esperanza y alegría. ¡Estas Invitado!…

NAICL: Please support immigrant families in Flagstaff

Dear Friends, I am so proud of the work that Northern Arizona Interfaith Council is doing right now.  Last month, NAICL (our education and training arm) provided training for 60 teachers, counselors, and nurses in Flagstaff Unified School District, helping…

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…

KNAU update for Dec. 15

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Local First ARIZONA update for Dec. 14

‘Tis the season for Local Gifts and Cheer. It’s not too late to Shop Local this holiday season! Shop Local & Win! Supporting your local, independent retailers this holiday season has never been so rewarding. Pick up a passport, shop…

Gina Santi Update for December 2017

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Gina Santi Photography    Images of the Month – December 2017     “El Buen Frank” is a famous piñata maker in Calle Ricardo Yáñez, in the city of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. He builds…

NAU update for Dec. 8

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Dec. 8 NAU researchers join Department of Energy to study the soil microbiome and its effect on carbon persistence Scientists from NAU recently joined a large new initiative to study the role…

Dec. 2 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Financial Security — Consumer Protection’

Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be FINANCIAL SECURITY – CONSUMER PROTECTION. With the help of our guests, we will discuss background and concepts regarding consumer protection in payday loans, tittle loans, and student loans. Fraud,…

NAU update for Nov. 30

Click here for the latest NAU News Thursday, Nov. 30 President’s Prize, Gold Axe, Distinguished Seniors announced at reception Tuesday Adrianna Camacho, an NAU-Yuma student, and Courtney McNichols, a Flagstaff campus student, received the prestigious President’s Prize for December 2017. NAU…

Nov. 25 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Education — Expect More’

Dear friend, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be EDUCATION – EXPECT MORE. With the help of our guests, we will discuss progress meters, education’s economic impact, challenges, and more. If you are a teacher or one who works…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Nov. 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   In This Issue Update on Mogollon Public Works Yard Livable Community Award goes to Charlie Silver and Duffie Westheimer Resource Protection Standards of the Zoning Ordinance FREE PARKING DOWNTOWN for Small business Saturday 11/25…

KNAU update for Nov. 17

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Sedona Art Center update for Nov. 16

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Coming up at Sedona Arts Center… Workshops and More at the Arts Center Bryan Reinhart  Bryan teaches documentary filmmaking, as well as master seminars in editing with Final Cut Pro (Apple level 2…

‘The Historian as Curandera: Workshop with Aurora Levins Morales’ to be held Nov. 29

FLAGSTAFF — “The Historian as Curandera: Workshop with Aurora Levins Morales,” will be held from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 at SBS West, Room 110, Flagstaff. Aurora Levins Morales is an historian, artist, healer, activist, and teacher. Her…

Nov. 18 — Latino outdoor adventure to Walnut Canyon

FLAGSTAFF — Join us on a Latino outdoor adventure to Walnut Canyon on Saturday, Nov. 18. FREE entrance to the park! Snacks provided! Everyone (all all ages, all cultures) is welcomed to this opportunity for a learning and exploring experience.…

Nov. 18 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘History: Fruits of Latino Activism’

Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be “History: Fruits of Latino Activism.” Click here for the link to the ad Ways to access the program. By radio: 1190-am (Maricopa County) – radio station has Spanish programing but our program…

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.…

Annual Day of Dead procession returns to downtown Flagstaff

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports Flagstaff artist Emma Gardner’s annual Day of the Dead Procession returned to downtown Flagstaff on Nov. 2. 2017. Participants gathered at the Dark Sky Brewery for a face…

More ways to get creative at Sedona Arts Center!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   It’s Time to Get Creative at Sedona Arts Center! Learn From Our Master Artists Gretchen Lopez   Gretchen’s works are inspired, not only by her love of painting, but from her ethnic heritage, teaching…

KNAU update for Nov. 10

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Nov. 11 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘History: The History of Mexican-American Studies

Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be HISTORY: THE HISTORY OF MEXICAN-AMERICAN STUDIES. Dr. Anna Ochoa O’Leary, Dr. Cecilia Rosales, and Jim Garcia will engage in this important subject. Click here for the link to the…

NAU update for Nov. 9

Click here for the latest NAU News   Thursday, Nov. 9 Former comptroller general, GAO head speaks at NAU’s 42nd Economic Outlook Conference David Walker, now an adviser at a multinational professional services firm, spoke to hundreds of attendees about changes…

ECoNA update for Nov. 8

Dear Subscriber,   A new era of the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra began this fall under the baton of Maestro Charles Latshaw, who made his debut as the orchestra’s musical director recently.   This is the 68th season of the FSO, which…

CHAC to hold meeting on Dec. 6

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6 at the Coconino County Administration Building, Second Floor Conference Room, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject to…