Category: Education

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y provides variety options to help families in the coming year

by Community Contributor • December 31, 2020 • Comments Off

At Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth, we’re working towards a world where every person lives in peace and is supported by a thriving, resilient community. We’ll make that vision a reality by igniting collective action that creates better lives for children and families.

To assist families in the coming year, CCC&Y will continue to support and expand a variety of programs we have initiated in 2020 with the assistance of a variety of partners in the region and statewide. They include:

The CCC&Y Family Connection, hosted every Monday from 2:30-3:30. The bilingual Zoom meeting is is a great way to connect with others countywide. Folks can join virtually or by phone.

The meeting is open to parents, caregivers, professionals — All individuals in our community.

A variety of resources are also available for families and local professionals who work with families on CCC&Ys Prevention Webpage.

Sedona Arts Center — 2020 Year End is just a couple days away!

by Community Contributor • December 29, 2020 • Comments Off

2020 is almost over!

You can still make a tax-deductible donation to
Sedona Arts Center for 2020 through 12/31/20

Discover Flagstaff — Find virtual events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

by Community Contributor • December 24, 2020 • Comments Off

Discover Flagstaff 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, and also available at the Flagstaff Visitor Center. Below are some highlights. For a complete printable pdf list of events click below.

Sedona Arts Center — Happy Holidays From our Family to Yours

by Community Contributor • December 24, 2020 • Comments Off

Here at Sedona Arts Center we just wanted to say thank you for your commitment to our local nonprofit and all that we do. This holiday season is unlike any other, ending a year unlike any other. As we move into a new and better year, we wish you moments of peace amid the difficulties, connections with family and friends even if they can’t be in person, the warmth of memories from holidays past, and hope for a better future.

Thanks to our amazing members, supporters, and fantastic patrons like you, we have been able to continue sharing art and arts education throughout these challenging times, and we thank you.

May you have a wonderful holiday season
and a safe and happy new year!

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Members of CCC&Y want to wish you a beautiful holiday season, but be aware of additional stresses facing family members and neighbors

by Community Contributor • December 23, 2020 • Comments Off

In a new Public Service Announcement released this week, members of CCC&Y want to wish you a beautiful holiday season, but also be aware the additional challenges facing family members and neighbors this year.

“The holiday season is about joy, peace, giving and gratitude, but not everyone feels the magic. This year COVID fatigue can add stress already brought on by colder weather, shorter days or grief and loss.”

Spring 2021 Performing Arts Courses at Coconino Community College

by Community Contributor • December 23, 2020 • Comments Off

Spring 2021 Performing Arts Courses at Coconino Community College:

Take steps during the holidays to prevent the spread of COVID-19

by Community Contributor • December 22, 2020 • Comments Off

The holidays usually are a time to spend with loved ones celebrating family traditions. As cases of COVID-19 continue at an upward trajectory in Coconino County and many locations across the country, the holidays will require extra safety precautions.

Gatherings with family and friends outside of your household can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu. Celebrating virtually or with members of the same household who are consistently taking measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 poses the lowest risk for spread. Travel also increases the chance of getting and spreading the coronavirus. Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others.

Sedona Arts Center — Winter Workshop Sale! 10% Off 2021 Workshops and more news

by Community Contributor • December 22, 2020 • Comments Off

Art Workshops make a great gift to yourself… or others!

*Get 10% off all scheduled workshops when you pay in full at the time of registration. Use coupon code: 10WINTER2020 valid only for registrations between December 16, 2020 and January 6, 2021. Sedona Arts Center is a 501(c)3 organization that offers all purchases without sales tax.

Below are a few more select workshops to represent the diversity of our workshop program – see all the offerings on our website HERE.

NAU News — NAU partners with Mexican university to offer students a cross-cultural entrepreneurial experience and more news

by Community Contributor • December 18, 2020 • Comments Off

A grant from 100,000 Strong in the Americas will give a dozen Northern Arizona University the opportunity for a unique cross-cultural learning experience with peers at both NAU and a university in Sonora, Mexico.

NAU is partnering with Universidad de Sonora (UNISON) in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico to put on The Big IDEA (La Gran IDEA), which will allow 12 students from each university to collaborate on finding solutions to challenges of food security and financial security in the Arizona/Sonora Megaregion. It is based on Jacks Big IDEA, which is put on by boundaryless@nau.

Applicants sought from Coconino Community College District #3 for Governing Board Seat

by Community Contributor • December 18, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tommy Lewis is seeking applicants for appointment for Coconino Community College District #3.

Applicants must be Arizona registered voters and residents of the school district for at least one year prior to the date of appointment. Applicants or their spouses cannot be an employee of the district.

Application information:

Flagstaff Arts Council — Only 2 Weeks Left to Send in your Viola Awards Nominations!

by Community Contributor • December 17, 2020 • Comments Off

2020 is almost over! Though this has been an unpredictable year we know that our creative community stepped up to the plate. We are looking forward to celebrating the accomplishments of 2020 at The Viola Awards on Friday, June 18, 2021, but to do that we need to hear from you! The Viola Awards depend on nominations from our community. The deadline to submit your nominations in Thursday, December 31, 2020.

Discover Flagstaff — Find virtual events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

by Community Contributor • December 17, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Connections Spotlight — CCC&Y: Igniting Collective Action

by Community Contributor • December 16, 2020 • Comments Off

Many in our community face staggering injustices. Mental, physical, and spiritual trauma are facts of everyday life, made worse by historical oppression and generational poverty. The systems that should provide relief are often ineffectual and overwhelmed; at their worst, they’re racist and demeaning. And in our largely rural community, issues like food inequity, education access, and healthcare provision are exacerbated by structures of power that often look past folks outside metro areas.

We have the power to reverse these injustices, and we are doing so right here in Coconino County. When we approach challenges with a holistic mindset and consider the impact of systemic, generational trauma, we can work with communities at the source of the issue, not just at the symptom.

Coconino Community College — A quick word from the President and other news

by Community Contributor • December 16, 2020 • Comments Off

The fall semester has come to a close, and the holiday season is upon us.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way Coconino Community College connects with students to help them realize their educational goals, we have, as our students have, risen to the challenge. This is a time of great uncertainty – for our students, for our faculty and staff at CCC, and for everybody across the country – and we are committed, with absolute certainty, to be here for all who need an education.

Sedona Arts Center — Winter Workshop Sale! 10% Off 2021 Workshops

by Community Contributor • December 16, 2020 • Comments Off

Art Workshops make a great gift to yourself… or others!

Below are a few select workshops to represent the diversity of our workshop program see all the offerings on our website HERE.

See language in a new way at CCC

by Community Contributor • December 15, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino Community College graduate April Winters is at Northern Arizona University studying to be an English teacher.

While at CCC, she took American Sign Language courses to fulfill her foreign language requirements for her degree.

“The Deaf community is a smaller community,” Winters said. “And there is a need that isn’t always filled, especially in public schools.”

Maintenance Tech training begins Jan. 25 at CCC

by Community Contributor • December 11, 2020 • Comments Off

On any given day, they could be fixing a broken faucet, or a heater that has gone out. Or, they could be repairing a broken window, or fixing a dishwasher on the fritz.

Maintenance Technicians for apartments, hotels and other commercial properties are continually in demand in northern Arizona, and Coconino Community College is offering a course, beginning Jan. 25, in Certified Maintenance Technician to help get people quickly into the workforce.

Discover Flagstaff — Find virtual events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

by Community Contributor • December 10, 2020 • Comments Off

F3 Communication — Snowbowl and Other Community Updates

by Community Contributor • December 10, 2020 • Comments Off

Dear Friends of F3,

As executive Director of F3, I plan to use these Communications to keep you informed of trending issues of importance to our membership. Sometimes decisions that affect us have been made years ago. My goal is to get us engaged in the important conversations before decisions are made, and in this way, ensure that F3 can have a proactive presence in the community.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — 10 Public Health Strategies to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19

by Community Contributor • December 9, 2020 • Comments Off

The Coconino County Health and Human Services has issued a new weekly report entitled COVID-19 Coconino County Weekly Update.

The report is updated weekly on FRIDAY and includes a COVID-19 situation summary, key takeaways, demographic and geographic information, hospitalizations and testing data related to Coconino County residents.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Working towards a world where every person lives in peace and is supported by a thriving, resilient community

by Community Contributor • December 9, 2020 • Comments Off

CCC begins automotive program this spring

by Community Contributor • December 9, 2020 • Comments Off

The conversation is the same among auto dealerships locally and across the country: Where do we find trained technicians?

“There’s a ridiculous shortage of technicians,” said Mimi Vessey, parts and service director for Findlay Honda of Flagstaff.

Jacob Lundie, general manager for Findlay Honda, added, “We’re in meetings often, and we talk about, ‘where are we finding technicians?’”

In order to meet a gap in trained automotive technicians locally and throughout the nation, Coconino Community College has partnered with Findlay Honda of Flagstaff to create an Automotive Technician program, and it’s scheduled to begin this spring semester.

United Way of Northern Arizona — Tonight’s the Night!

by Community Contributor • December 9, 2020 • Comments Off

We are looking forward to this evening’s premier of The Library That Dolly Built, a documentary about how the Dolly Parton Imagination Library started as an effort to honor her father and grew into one of the largest non-governmental literacy programs in the world.

The film, being streamed on Facebook, will be followed by a live Q&A session with Dolly Parton. (We hear she might even sing a song.)

Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) — Governor Ducey Order & Grants Promoting More Outdoor Dining

by Community Contributor • December 8, 2020 • Comments Off

Governor Ducey has announced an executive order designed to allow restaurants to more easily expand outdoor dining facilities as leaders look for ways to help an industry hit hard by COVID-19.

The move, which reduces regulatory hurdles, has been paired with $1 million in grants to help eateries purchase barriers, heaters and outdoor furniture to convert open areas into dining spaces. The spaces do not have to be physically connected to the restaurant, but must be within 60 feet of the dining establishment.

The state began accepting applications for the grants yesterday. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis and will undergo a peer review process to ensure all documentation is submitted and verified. The deadline for applications is January 8, 2021.

Sedona Arts Center — Free Art Event and New Online Workshops

by Community Contributor • December 8, 2020 • Comments Off

“Thru an Artist’s Eyes”
Join us for the John Henry Waddell Virtual Tour
December 16 at 5:00pm MST

Come join us for a rare opportunity to explore several works by artist John Henry Waddell through the lens of his partner in life and art, artist Ruth Holland Waddell. We each have our own ways of looking at the world and at art, Ruth will provide us with tools to deepen our experience when looking at a work of art.

Apprenticeship leads to college credits at CCC

by Community Contributor • December 7, 2020 • Comments Off

Once Corbin Felsted returned home to Flagstaff after a church mission, he knew he wanted to work with his hands.

“I thought electrician would be great, but nobody would hire me because I didn’t have experience,” Felsted said.

Finally, a local electrical company put him through an apprenticeship program – a grueling process of trade school, homework every night and working 40 hours a week. He finished a four-year program in two years, and he set his sights on college.

Canceling the Annual Coconino County Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year Awards Event

by Community Contributor • December 7, 2020 • Comments Off

Each year, the Coconino County Superintendent of Schools office holds a Teacher of the Year, Rookie Teacher of the Year and Ambassadors for Excellence Awards Event, but due to COVID-19, the 2020-2021 event will not be held. The School Superintendent’s Office hopes to continue the annual tradition in the future.

NAU News — Arizona GEAR UP creates college and career readiness guide for middle school students

by Community Contributor • December 4, 2020 • Comments Off

For two decades, NAU has led Arizona GEAR UP—a statewide program aimed at preparing K-12 students for college and a career after graduation with hopes to increase the percentage of adults who hold a postsecondary education credential or degree.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — This is a friendly reminder to take care of yourself this holiday season

by Community Contributor • December 4, 2020 • Comments Off

This holiday season looks different for everyone.

This is a friendly reminder to take care of yourself this holiday season.

Discover Flagstaff — Find virtual events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

by Community Contributor • December 3, 2020 • Comments Off

United Way of Northern Arizona — The Most Important Thing She’s Ever Done

by Community Contributor • December 3, 2020 • Comments Off

Dolly Parton, simply put, is a legend. An icon. A cultural touchstone. She’s had phenomenal commercial and critical success. She’s earned an “EGOT,” winning an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony. Her career spans a half century and she’s still going strong. Not bad for a kid born in a one-room cabin in the mountains of east Tennessee.

But before he passed away, her father told her that probably the most important thing she’s ever done was to start her “Imagination Library.”

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Connections Spotlight — Express Yourself!

by Community Contributor • December 2, 2020 • Comments Off

This pandemic is challenging for all of us. CCC&Y has a weekly virtual meeting for parents and caregivers to connect and share resources. We are also launching “Creativity Calling,” specifically for youth! This monthly virtual opportunity will provide youth a chance to share their thoughts and feelings through the arts. Any youth interested in sharing their music, visual art, poetry, dance, or theater can text Hunter RedDay at 928.221.3688 to register. Each month four youth will have a 10-minute spotlight. Special thank you to our partner Stronger As One for providing a gift card to a local business. We will enter each month’s performers in a raffle for the gift card!

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Adopt a Senior Project

by Community Contributor • December 2, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino County Health and Human Services assists many home bound seniors. Please help to make their holidays brighter by providing these households with holiday gifts such as grocery stores and gas gift cards, electric throws, slipper socks and various other items personalized to the senior.

A gift tree is available at the Tourist Home All Day Café at 52 S. San Francisco, Flagstaff from November 30 through December 18. This holiday tree has information cards on it for the taking with information regarding the seniors in need. Take a ticket or contact CCHHS at mbentzen@coconino.az.gov to receive a virtual “senior gift tag.”

After receiving your tag, print it out and attach it to the unwrapped gift(s). Drop off your gifts at Tourist Home or contact mbentzen@coconino.az.gov or robegay@coconino.az.gov to coordinate a gift drop off.

All gifts must be received by December 18, 2020 to ensure time for delivery to our Seniors. All gifts are tax deductible and receipts available.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Grand Canyon National Park Transitions to Winter Operations

by Community Contributor • November 30, 2020 • Comments Off

Grand Canyon, AZ – Beginning December 1, 2020, visitors traveling to Grand Canyon National Park this winter season should be prepared for modified changes in operations. Visitors should also plan ahead and anticipate temporary road closures and poor driving conditions whenever winter storms pass through the area.

Give To A Worthy Cause During Giving Tuesday – The CCC Foundation In Support Of Student Success

by Community Contributor • November 30, 2020 • Comments Off

Would you like to give to a worthy cause? If so, you could donate today to the Coconino Community College Foundation.

Your gift in support of a CCC student scholarship during Giving Tuesday on December 1, 2020 can help a CCC student achieve their educational goals.

United Way of Northern Arizona — Raising A Generation of Readers

by Community Contributor • November 27, 2020 • Comments Off

Nationally, only 3 in 10 students entering the 4th grade are proficient readers.(1) That’s disheartening enough, but here’s the really scary statistic: children who aren’t reading proficiently by the 4th grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school.(2)

Instilling a love of reading is the key to success for our children. It’s the foundation upon which their education is built.

That’s why United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) is proud to partner with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) to make sure children in Coconino, Navajo and Apache counties discover the world of books in those critical years before they enter school.

Scholarship offers legacy for son’s love of solar energy

by Community Contributor • November 27, 2020 • Comments Off

He was a bright spirit, lively, adventuresome and extraordinarily kind.

Sean McMullin, a Northern Arizona University graduate, loved the potential of solar energy and hoped to pursue alternative energies as a business.

He passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 12, 2020, and his parents, dedicated to keeping his legacy alive, have started the Sean Roarke McMullin Memorial Scholarship through the Coconino Community College Foundation.

Sedona Art Center — Our Black Friday Weekend Sale Starts NOW!

by Community Contributor • November 27, 2020 • Comments Off

This holiday season, Sedona Arts Center offers more ways to collect and share your favorite art with special discounts just in time for the holidays! Get 10% off all Fine Art in our Online Gallery November 26–30, 2020 by using coupon code: THX4ART20 when shopping online. The Arts Center is a 501(c)3 organization that offers all purchases without sales tax – nearly a 10% additional savings!