Category: Cultural

Flagstaff holds ‘Families Belong Together’ rally

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2018 FLAGSTAFF — Organizers reported that more than 400 people crowded in front of the Flagstaff City Hall as part of a “Families Belong Together” rally to protest current U.S. family detention…

Arizona playwright to spend all-day Friday in a tent at State Capitol writing scripts to raise awareness about family separations at the border

Actors will gather at the Capitol to perform short scripts from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday PHOENIX – Arizona playwright James E. Garcia will spend all day Friday, July 6, in a tent on the State Capitol lawn and…

NAU update for July 6

Friday, July 6 NAU team receives $2.6 million grant to train, mentor Native American students in STEM disciplines NAU RISE for Native Americans will provide two years of research training to undergraduates and master’s level students across STEM disciplines—from biology…

KNAU update for July 6

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‘Tear Down the Second Wall’ citizenship campaign organizers say immigrants deserve to have their voices heard in upcoming elections

Promise Arizona among hundreds of groups encouraging permanent legal residents to naturalize PHOENIX – Promise Arizona and a growing coalition of community partners and elected officials nationwide have launched the Tear Down the Second Wall/Naturalize NOW Campaign. “Promise Arizona is working hard to encourage permanent legal residents…

Sedona Arts Center update for July 3

First Friday in the Gallery Exhibition Features 5 Local Artists First Friday Reception July 6, from 5 to 8 pm  In addition to featuring five local artists this July and August in our Uptown, Sedona Fine Art Gallery. Join us…

July 28 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘CPLC: It’s History & Services’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “CPLC: It’s History & Services” Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all…

Aug. 4 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Caregivers: Prepare to Care’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “Caregivers: Prepare to Care” Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…

Aug. 18 — Children’s Music and Arts Festival to be held at Eastside Bushmaster Park

FLAGSTAFF — The Children’s Music and Arts Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18 at the Eastside Bushmaster Park, 3150 N. Alta Vista, Flagstaff. Join the city of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation for the annual Children’s Music and…

KNAU update for June 29

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Sedona Arts Center update for June 27

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Thomas Eldon Anderson SEDONA SUMMER COLONY WORKSHOP Discovering and Celebrating Your True Voice August 6–11, 2018 Speaking with grounded clarity creates an engaged and persuasive presence that connects us with immediacy to others…

The Arizona Historical Society’s Pioneer Museum Wins 2018 AASLH Award of Merit for ‘Todos Unidos: The Hispanic Experience in Flagstaff’

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2017 AmigosNAZ.com NASHVILLE — The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) proudly announces that the Arizona Historical Society is the recipient of an Award of Merit for Todos Unidos: The Hispanic Experience…

NAU update for June 22

Friday, June 22 Studying Mars on Earth: NAU scientist conducting astrobiological research in Mojave Desert Christopher Edwards was recently awarded a $1.2 million grant from NASA to understand the habitability of Mars by studying extreme, Mars-like environments on Earth. Online…

KNAU update for June 22

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Sedona Arts Center update for June 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Workshops are filling for the Fall Semester sign up now with a small deposit to reserve your space! Alok Hsu Kwang-han Zen Creativity and the Art of Life September 29–30, 2018 This is…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for June 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth June 21, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates June — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events June — Page Public Library announces…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for June 20

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 Immigration Council update for June 19

Today, our news blog, Immigration Impact, sets the record straight on the Trump administration’s family separation policy.Read and share our article and help make sure all of America knows:     The administration is choosing to prosecute mothers and fathers seeking refuge in…

KNAU update for June 15

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District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for June 13

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 Board of Supervisors Adopt Tentative Budget The Coconino County Board of Supervisors tentatively adopted the County’s $182 million Fiscal Year 2019 budget during its public meeting June…

Sedona Arts Center update for June 12

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Workshops, Classes, Summer Kids Camps, Paint Outs at L’Auberge and More! Creekside Plein Air Event at L’Auberge de Sedona  June 13, 2018, 9 am to 1 pm Artists and the public are invited…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for June 8

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162   Welcome Summer   Summer is here! Families and children are making summer plans and looking forward to a break. Many people will be enjoying time outdoors. In order to…

NAU update for June 8

Friday, June 8 President Cheng highlights NAU’s efforts in reducing degree gap in remarks to Phoenix-area civic leaders  The president discussed online programs, the Phoenix Biomedical Campus and partnerships with community colleges in Maricopa County. Life on Mars? NAU astronomy…

KNAU update for June 8

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Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for June 6

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…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for June 4

Click here for more information   In This Issue New Acting Executive Director for F3 Your support is needed for the Attainable Housing Bond Donate Now New Acting Executive Director for Friends of Flagstaff’s Future! The F3 Board of Directors…

June 30 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘The U.S. Constitution & Storytelling’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “The U.S. Constitution & Storytelling” Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all…

July 5 — Coconino County 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. Thursday, July 5, 2018 at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject to change. Notice of changes will…

July 7 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Democracy: Civic Engagement’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “Democracy: Civic Engagement” Ad on Facebook Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection. Ways…

July 20 — Flagstaff’s lunar legacy celebration of the first Moon landing launch

FLAGSTAFF — Experience Flagstaff’s scientific role in the Apollo Moon missions and the Flagstaff Lunar Legacy 18-month celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the first Moon landing.  The celebration of the Flagstaff lunar legacy launches Friday, July 20 at 5 p.m. in downtown…

July 21 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Veterans: From Military to Civilian Life’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “Veterans: From Military to Civilian Life” Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher,…

July 24, 26 — City to host public meetings on Southside transportation, flooding, character and culture

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff will host public meetings on July 24 and 26 to discuss needs and solutions in the Southside neighborhood. These discussions will inform the upcoming Southside Neighborhood Specific Plan. The meetings will be held at the…

KNAU update for June 1

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Flagstaff Convention & Visitor’s Bureau update for May 31

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 31

First Friday in the Gallery Exhibition Features 7 Local Artists Opening Reception June 1, from 5 to 8 pm  June at Sedona Arts Center’s Fine Art Gallery features a brilliant group of artists who delight in presenting together! The Exhibition…

Bilingual report: July 15 — Volunteer on Trail Work Day as part of Latino Conservation Week in Coconino County

COCONINO COUNTY — Join the Arizona Trail Association in the Coconino National Forest in celebrating Latino Conservation Week building a new Arizona Trail on Sunday, July 15. Everyone is welcome for this fun day on the trail. Participants should be…

July 14 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘LULAC: One for All & All for One’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “LULAC: One for All & All for One” Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts,…

NAU update for May 25

Friday, May 25 NAU scientists publish first estimate of carbon emissions from 2014 mega-fires in Canada’s boreal forests Xanthe Walker, Michelle Mack and Ted Schuur of Ecoss collaborated with Scott Goetz from SICCS for the study, which quantifies how much…

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

View this email in your browser   Eventos de Interés para la Comunidad Jornada Sabatina Fecha: 2 de junioHorario: 8:00AM a 1:00PM Dirección: 320 East McDowell Road, Suite 105, Phoenix, Arizona 85004. Haz tu cita para trámite de Pasaporte, Matrícula Consular y solicitud…

KNAU update for May 25

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Flagstaff celebrates 2018 Armed Forces Day Parade

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2018 FLAGSTAFF — The community celebrated the annual Armed Forces Day Parade held Saturday, May 19, 2018 in downtown Flagstaff. The parade theme was “Freedom is Not Free.” The event honored local veterans…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for May 22

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   May 22, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Free Conference in Prescott June 8: AZ Families Thrive The Wonder Factory Science Saturday: Plant Power! Circus Camptastic! CCC STEM Camps Family Science: Amazing…

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to participate in 12th Annual Flagstaff Armed Forces Day Parade on May 19

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will participate in the 12th Annual Flagstaff Armed Forces Day Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 2018 in downtown Flagstaff. The parade theme is “Freedom is Not Free.” During the parade, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will…

Remembering Christina Anaya

  File photos by AmigosNAZ / ©2018 FLAGSTAFF — Members of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and the wider community of Flagstaff were sadden this week to hear of the passing of Christina Anaya, a life-long community advocate in the region. Christina was…

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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