Category: Education

Coconino County announces 2020 Teacher of the Year

by Community Contributor • October 2, 2020 • Comments Off

… Superintendent Dr. Tommy Lewis would like to formally announce the winner of the 2020 Coconino County Teacher of the Year is Kristin Patterson, Flagstaff Junior Academy. The 2020 Teacher of the Year Ambassadors for Excellence winners are Lynn Patton, Mount Elden Middle School and Todd Van Hoesen, Haven Montessori. The 2020 Rookie Teacher of the Year winner is Ashley Curtin, W.F. Killip Elementary. The 2020 Rookie Teacher of the Year Ambassadors for Excellence are Tessa Alexander, Williams High School and Langley Vannoy, Sinagua Middle School.

CCC construction students appreciate hands-on labs

by Community Contributor • October 1, 2020 • Comments Off

Drills whir. Circular saws throw up dust. The instructor works to be heard over the noise.

“This helps you cut in a straight line with a circular saw,” he says, sawdust in his hair.

The Coconino Community College Construction Technology students are starting simple by building tool boxes, but by the end, they will build a 5-foot by 8-foot shed that will contain everything necessary for the building of a house.

Museum of Northern Arizona — October activities at MNA

by Community Contributor • October 1, 2020 • Comments Off

Even epic exhibitions must end. After an amazing year, “The Force Is With Our People” exhibition is in its final month. This exhibition of Native art inspired by Star Wars opened last October to a gallery packed with museum members, Stormtroopers, Ewoks, and Tusken raiders. It went on to receive national and international attention and was recognized with a Viola Award for Excellence in Visual Arts. If you still haven’t seen “The Force Is With Our People” or were meaning to come see it again with friends, I encourage you to come before it closes on October 25.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Census submissions extended to Oct. 5

by Community Contributor • September 30, 2020 • Comments Off

The Census Bureau has received a slight extension for the 2020 Census and will complete their counting efforts on October 5.

The current self-response rate in Coconino County is 45.6% as of today, while the rest of Arizona is at 63.2%.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Registration continues for CCC&Y’s presentation of Kevin Campbell’s ‘Self-Healing Communities — A Continued Conversation’ on Oct. 7

by Community Contributor • September 30, 2020 • Comments Off

Registration continues for CCC&Y’s presentation of Kevin Campbell’s “Self-Healing Communities — A Continued Conversation,” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020.

“The starting point for Self -Healing Communities is the recognition of the connection between how we live individually and together. We have built social welfare and health systems on the ideas of needs and services. This approach located problems and solutions within individuals obscuring the need to address structural factors. Our “helping” systems often reflect this view, increasingly defining power imbalances as personal imbalances, resulting in the medicalizing of inequitable experience rather than organizing and supporting people to live socially, environmentally and economically secure lives without depending on systems.”

Discover Flagstaff — Find virtual events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

by Community Contributor • September 30, 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 — We just added NEW Online Art Workshops!

by Community Contributor • September 30, 2020 • Comments Off

Sedona Arts Center’s Online Workshops are perfect for students who are interested in taking one of our educational opportunities, but are unable to travel. These learning opportunities provide a well-rounded experience in various visual art mediums.

Our workshops are live online learning experiences with one-on-one interaction between student and instructor. Visit us online to learn more about all of our online classes!

First Friday ArtWalk is now Artwalk FLG presented by Nature Exposed Photography

by Community Contributor • September 28, 2020 • Comments Off

Beginning in October, the monthly Artwalk returns with a fresh new website and look. The revamped event is the result of a new partnership between the Artwalk’s longtime producer, Flagstaff Arts Council, and Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — 5 days left to fill out the 2020 Census!

by Community Contributor • September 25, 2020 • Comments Off

There are just five days remaining to complete the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau will complete their counting efforts on September 30.

Coconino County urges all residents to complete the Census which can be done in less than 10 minutes. The Census can be completed in a variety of ways, including online at https://my2020census.gov/ or by calling 1-844-330-2020. The current self-response rate in Coconino County is 45.2% as of today, while the rest of Arizona is at 63.2%.

Bilingual commentary — No time to stop filling out U.S. Census form, registering to vote

by AmigosNAZ.com • September 25, 2020 • Comments Off

The year 2020 will go down as one of the most challenging years this nation has faced. A continuing pandemic, large nationwide demonstrations for civil rights, a contentious election campaign season — all during a time when the nation was attempting to complete the 2020 Census

Now, there is word that the Sept. 30 deadline to complete the Census may be pushed back to its original Oct. 31, 2020 pandemic-altered deadline: Please see — CNN — Federal judge orders nationwide 2020 census counting to continue through October 31.

But since the ruling is subject to appeal, and nothing else appears predictable during 2020, it would be best to continue to fill out those Census forms as quickly as possible.

CCC alum Jerrel Singer paints Navajo Nation home

by Community Contributor • September 25, 2020 • Comments Off

The deep reds, oranges, purples and blues evoke a taste of dust, a dry feeling, a sense of expansiveness.

The art of Coconino Community College alum Jerrel Singer sings a heartfelt song of his Navajo Nation home of Gray Mountain and Cameron and what home means to him.

“Mostly, they’re places people don’t see much of the time because they’re literally driving by to get somewhere else,” Singer says.

Don’t Miss the Final Events of the 2020 Flagstaff Festival of Science This Weekend!

by Community Contributor • September 25, 2020 • Comments Off

Don’t Miss the Final Events of the 2020 Flagstaff Festival of Science This Weekend!

Last Chance to Celebrate the Superpowers of Science

Hello, Festival Fans!

The 31st annual Flagstaff Festival of Science is nearly over, with a full week of activities come and gone, but there are still many events coming up this weekend to help you to indulge your curiosity and satisfy your yearning to learn!

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — 7 days left to fill out the 2020 Census!

by Community Contributor • September 24, 2020 • Comments Off

There are just seven days remaining to complete the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau will complete their counting efforts on September 30.

COVID-19 Testing and Flu Vaccinations Scheduled in Page

by Community Contributor • September 24, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS), in collaboration with Canyonlands Healthcare, will provide COVID-19 testing and flu vaccinations in Page, AZ on Tuesday, September 29 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The testing site will be located in the parking lot at 620 N. Navajo Drive, Page.

Coconino County’s Sustainable Building Tour to be held Sept. 26

by Community Contributor • September 24, 2020 • Comments Off

The Coconino County Sustainable Building Program will host the Superpowers of Sustainable Building Scavenger Hunt on Saturday, September 26th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in partnership with the Flagstaff Festival of Science.

Sept. 24, 26, Oct. 1, Oct. 3 — Lived Black Experience Town Hall & Community Dialogues Series: I- Social & Criminal Justice

by Community Contributor • September 23, 2020 • Comments Off

The LIVED BLACK EXPERIENCE

Town Hall & Community Dialogue Series

Hosted by the Southside Community Assoc., Inc.

Join in a virtual community town hall to discuss the Lived Black Experience of Blacks in Flagstaff related to social and criminal justice

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Candidates are addressing youth education, child welfare issues with CCC&Y’s Candidate Questionnaire Webpage

by Community Contributor • September 23, 2020 • Comments Off

Questionnaire webpage provides voters opportunity for one-stop information. Candidate questionnaires to be updated at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Candidates for elected office through Coconino County and statewide are addressing youth education and child welfare issues with Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s Candidate Questionnaire Webpage.

CCC&Y is once again providing its one-stop webpage featuring information from candidates impacting the county.

The Coalition sincerely appreciates candidates’ willingness to run for public office. Please know that the Coalition has gratitude for your public service and the sacrifices this requires.

Coconino County, Flagstaff City Government to host Public Telephone Town Hall on Census on Sept. 23

by Community Contributor • September 21, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino County and Flagstaff City Government are hosting a Public Telephone Town Hall to answer your questions about the 2020 Census efforts on Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:30PM.

There are less than 2 weeks left to complete your Census ensuring Coconino County has fair representation and federal funding for the next decade.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — 9 days left to fill out the 2020 Census!

by Community Contributor • September 21, 2020 • Comments Off

Currently only 45.1% of Coconino County residents have filled out the 2020 Census. This is worrisome because this can result in a SEVERE under count if more of our community members do not respond. The Census is important because it ensures that Coconino County receives federal funds for things like Public Safety, Schools, Roads and Infrastructure, Medicare and Medicaid, and more!

The Census also determines how many seats each state gets in the House of Representatives. It’s important to remember the following when filling out the 2020 Census:

Count everyone who is living in your house on or after 04/01/20 on your census form
The census DOES NOT ask about citizenship
All information collected is required BY LAW to be kept confidential
Make sure to include children and babies when filling out your census
EVERYONE COUNTS!

You count. Your families count. Your neighbors count.

CCC — A quick word from the President

by Community Contributor • September 21, 2020 • Comments Off

Even during this challenging period in our lives, Coconino Community College is making amazing things happen in Coconino County.

The semester is off to a great start, and even though enrollment may not be quite where it was before, faculty and staff across the entire district are working hard to help the semester be a great experience for our students.

I have discovered that our success lies in the teamwork taking place across the college through a virtual format, along with a new problem-solving perspective brought about by this pandemic. We cannot do things the way we have always done them, because so many things in our world are different and changing daily.

2020 Hispanic Heritage Month Continues in Coconino County

by Community Contributor • September 18, 2020 • Comments Off

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors recently proclaimed September 15 – October 15 to be Hispanic Heritage Month. Coconino County recognizes and honors the important contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in our community, said District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta.

The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council is offering a number of interactive events throughout the month that are open to the public. We invite you to join! See below for a calendar of events taking place this month!

Bilingual commentary — Deadline approaching to compete Census, register to vote

by AmigosNAZ.com • September 18, 2020 • Comments Off

With less than a half-month to go, Coconino County still lags behind its U.S. Census 2010 self-response rate.

Okay procrastinators, time to get going!!!

The time is now to fill out U.S. Census forms by Sept. 30, 2020 and also do everything possible to make sure your VOTE COUNTS in during the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 general election

As of Sept. 17, 2020, Coconino County reported a total self-response rate of 44.9 percent, down from from 51.0 percent from a year ago. The news is event worse for the Navajo Nation, which has reported 19.9 percent self-response rate as of Sept. 17, 2020, down from 29.4 percent in 2010.

Latin American Studies, NAU No More Deaths to present journalist Todd Miller during Zoom presentation on Sept. 21

by Community Contributor • September 18, 2020 • Comments Off

The NAU Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Latin American Studies, and NAU No More Deaths announce journalist Todd Miller will provide a presentation via zoom on Monday, September 21 at 5pm.

Todd Miller is an independent journalist living in Tucson. His work has appeared in many media outlets, including the New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and The Nation. He is the author of three excellent books: Border Patrol Nation: Dispatches from the Frontlines of Homeland Security; Storming the Wall: Climate Change, Migration and Homeland Security; and his newest book Empire of Borders: The Expansion of the US Border Around the World.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Saliva-based COVID-19 Testing Available

by Community Contributor • September 18, 2020 • Comments Off

Saliva-based COVID-19 testing will be available at Fort Tuthill beginning on September 8th. A few items to note for those seeking testing:

📍Children under 5 years old cannot receive saliva tests.
📍Nasopharyngeal testing will continue to be available for individuals under the required age and those who prefer the swab test.
📍Those seeking COVID-19 saliva testing are asked to abstain from food or drink for 30 minutes prior to the test.

NAU News — Student Spotlight: Ayla Martinez

by Community Contributor • September 18, 2020 • Comments Off

Ayla Martinez, graduate researcher with the Center for Ecosystem Science and Society will join “Picture a Scientist,” a panel discussion presented during the Flagstaff Festival of Science. The panel, composed of active Flagstaff scientists at a variety of career stages, will discuss their diverse experiences navigating STEM fields. The discussion will be held via Zoom at 4 p.m. on Sept. 20.

And so it begins… the 31st annual Flagstaff Festival of Science begins on Sept. 18

by Community Contributor • September 18, 2020 • Comments Off

We are very pleased to kick off the 31st annual Flagstaff Festival of Science–also known as the “Best 10 Days of the Year”–on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020.

Here is a brief overview of some of this weekend’s events. Visit our website at Scifest.org for the full list of more than 60 activities, and remember, everything is free!

Check out these NEW Online Art Classes through Sedona Arts Center!

by Community Contributor • September 18, 2020 • Comments Off

Painting the Urban Landscape with Pastels
An Online Workshop with Nancie King Mertz
December 4 – 6, 2020

The urban landscape is a rich motif to explore composition in value and color. Pastels give us the direct immediacy of a drawing and the rich, organic pigment of oil paint. Through the Zoom platform, Nancie will share her rapid methods for simplifying cityscapes to get past the complexities of this sometimes intimidating motif.

Coconino Center for the Arts — PARCHED On View Every Day of the Festival of Science! Sept 18 – 27, 2020

by Community Contributor • September 18, 2020 • Comments Off

The Coconino Center for the Arts has safely reopened with our signature exhibition PARCHED: The Art of Water in the Southwest! Time slots for *limited in-person viewing of the exhibition are open every day of the Flagstaff Festival of Science, September 18-27, 2020

The Red Cross needs YOUR help

by Community Contributor • September 17, 2020 • Comments Off

There is a need for volunteers to support the American Red Cross response to disasters like Hurricanes Laura and Sally and the wildfires that are raging out west. As you are aware 2020 has presented us with a series of unprecedented disasters with the added challenge of operating during a global pandemic. The Red Cross is up for the challenge to respond to disasters both here in Arizona and across the country, but we need the help of our community to bolster our available workforce.

ECoNA — Senator McSally Meets with Advisory Council

by Community Contributor • September 17, 2020 • Comments Off

Last week, members of the ECoNA Board and Advisory Council met via teleconference with U.S. Senator Martha McSally to talk about the state of our recovery, chances for a new stimulus package and the resurgence of manufacturing in Arizona.

The lunchtime discussion was just one day before a major vote on the Republicans proposed “slimmed” down relief package, a $500 billion plan that ultimately was blocked by Senate Democrats the following day.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Coconino County Community Development receives Department of Defense Grant

by Community Contributor • September 16, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino County Community Development was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $920,000 from the Office of Economic Adjustment through the Department of Defense. This grant will allow for the implementation of key strategies to protect the missions of military installations at Camp Navajo and the Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station (NOFS), and will promote awareness of its activities in the community. These strategies were identified as priorities from a Joint Land Use Study that was concluded approximately one year ago.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y to present Kevin Campbell’s ‘Self-Healing Communities — A Continued Conversation’ on Oct. 7

by Community Contributor • September 16, 2020 • Comments Off

CCC&Y will present Kevin Campbell’s “Self-Healing Communities — A Continued Conversation,” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020.

Discover Flagstaff — Find virtual events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

by Community Contributor • September 16, 2020 • Comments Off

CCC brings EMT training to Page

by Community Contributor • September 15, 2020 • Comments Off

They are often the first ones on the scene when a person is sick or injured and needs help. They should have compassion, solve problems on the fly, and be able to work under pressure.

Being an Emergency Medical Technician is a rewarding career, and Coconino Community College is offering a course to help Page area residents become certified EMTs.

The 2020 Flagstaff Festival of Science Begins Sept. 18!

by Community Contributor • September 14, 2020 • Comments Off

The 31st annual Flagstaff Festival of Science is nearly here, and that means it’s time to participate in the “Best 10 Days of the Year.” This year, we celebrate the Superpowers of Science through more than 60 FREE events for all ages from Sept. 18-27!

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Flu Vaccinations offered at Coconino County Health and Human Services

by Community Contributor • September 11, 2020 • Comments Off

Seasonal influenza vaccine is being offered at the Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff. Drive-up and Walk-up Flu Vaccination Clinics will be held every Friday beginning September 11 and every other Saturday beginning September 12 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. No appointment is needed. Masks or face coverings are required.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccination as the first step in protecting against flu viruses. It is strongly recommended that everyone 6 months old and over get a flu shot each year.

The cost for a flu vaccination at the CCHHS Clinic is $30. CCHHS is contracted with most major insurance carriers. As a courtesy, CCHHS will bill the insurance carrier, but those seeking a flu shot should check with their insurance provider to determine whether they are covered.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Program Information Sessions at Coconino Community College in Page

by Community Contributor • September 11, 2020 • Comments Off

Are you or someone you know interested in working as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?

If so, please attend a FREE Zoom Information Session to learn about the Medical Training Program at Coconino Community College in Page.

Sedona Arts Center — Flash Sale! New Fall Catalog is Available Online! New Featured Artists Video!

by Community Contributor • September 11, 2020 • Comments Off

FLASH BRONZE SALE!

15% OFF ALL BRONZE SCULPTURES
NOW through September 13 ONLY!
Shop in-person at our Fine Art Gallery in Uptown, Sedona
Now Open 10 – 5, Wednesdays – Sundays
Or use coupon code: Bronze15 at checkout online!
Explore the bronzes available in our online gallery

FREE GED Prep Program at Coconino Community College on Sept. 15, 17

by Community Contributor • September 11, 2020 • Comments Off

Would you or someone you know like to earn a GED?
If so, please join Coconino Community College for FREE GED Prep classes in the CCC Adult Education Program.

New Student Orientation

Virtual Meetings Via Zoom

1 – 5 p.m.

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

and

Thursday, September 17, 2020

CCC begins process for student housing in Page

by Community Contributor • September 10, 2020 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — In an effort to meet a growing need, Coconino Community College has begun the process to develop student and workforce housing at the college’s center in Page. The CCC District Governing Board, during a meeting on Monday, Aug. 31,…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Join the Movement!

by Community Contributor • September 9, 2020 • Comments Off

The premise of self-healing communities is individuals within communities hold the wisdom to transform our most pressing community challenges. When the community at large asks their neighbors and community what would be most supportive, listens to their perspectives, and supports a collective response, we begin the process of healing.

Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth (CCC&Y) is leading an effort to facilitate a self-healing county! With such a vast county, where do we start? First, acknowledge YOU are a leader!

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future — City Council Candidate Questionnaire

by Community Contributor • September 9, 2020 • Comments Off

Six stouthearted citizens are running for a seat on Flagstaff’s City Council (in addition to two mayoral candidates). Three will be seated, with the top vote-getter becoming vice-mayor.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future asked candidates 10 questions, focused on affordable housing, reclaimed water, climate action, policing, building heights, undocumented residents, and the minimum wage.

To read their answers go to https://www.friendsofflagstaff.org/2020-council-candidate-questionnaire/ Click on each candidate or, to compare candidate answers, click on each questio

The fullness of Fall at the Museum of Northern Arizona

by Community Contributor • September 8, 2020 • Comments Off

Thanks to all of you who supported us through the Gala To Go this year. It was a very different event from previous years, but a joyful and fun day. We were delighted to welcome supporters and some of our volunteers back to the museum to share in the special program. In a normal year, the funds raised at MNA’s Gala are crucial to our success.

UPDATED! NEW Online Art Classes through Sedona Arts Center

by Community Contributor • September 8, 2020 • Comments Off

Sedona Arts Center’s Online Classes and Workshops are perfect for students who are interested in taking one of our educational opportunities, but are unable to travel. These learning opportunities provide a well-rounded experience in various visual art mediums.

Our classes are live online learning experiences with one-on-one interaction between student and instructor. Visit us online to learn more about all of our online classes!

Bilingual commentary — A September to Remember that Democracy is in Your Hands

by AmigosNAZ.com • September 4, 2020 • Comments Off

Never has a September been more important to American democracy than this year with the deadline approaching (Sept. 30) to fill out U.S. Census forms and to do everything possible to make sure your VOTE COUNTS in during the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 general election

During the next few weeks we will highlight the need for our reading audience to take action as these deadlines rapidly approach.

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s Weekly Update

by Community Contributor • September 4, 2020 • Comments Off

All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Monday, September 7, 2020 in honor of Labor Day.

COVID-19 testing at Fort Tuthill and the COVID-19 Information Line will also be closed. The County’s COVID-19 response efforts will resume on Tuesday, September 8.

Coconino County Health and Humans Services recommends taking extra precautions when participating in Labor Day activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 safety recommendations include:
Avoid close contact with others, avoid large groups.
Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others.
Wash hands frequently.
Cover coughs and sneezes.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
Practice physical distancing while at social events.
Skip the celebratory events, if sick over the holiday

NAU News — NAU researchers launch first large-scale study of tooth decay among minority preschoolers

by Community Contributor • September 4, 2020 • Comments Off

With funding through the Southwest Health Equity Research Collaborative, Northern Arizona University researchers are partnering with the University of Hawai’i to investigate biological, socioeconomic factors driving early childhood caries.

First Friday at Sedona Arts Center

by Community Contributor • September 4, 2020 • Comments Off

The Center’s Fine Art Gallery showcases the largest selection in Sedona of artwork by local artists. If you are seeking a rare piece of fine art, a gift of exquisite jewelry, appreciate stunning photography, or looking for a lovely keepsake from your visit to Sedona, the Arts Center has it all and more. The Arts Center is a 501(c)3 organization that offers all purchases without sales tax – almost a 10% savings.

Coconino Community College Labor Day Closure

by Community Contributor • September 4, 2020 • Comments Off

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, Coconino Community College will be closed Monday, September 7, 2020.

Instruction will resume on its regular schedule Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

Have a healthy and safe Labor Day holiday weekend.

United Way of Northern Arizona COVID-19 Fund Reaching the Overlooked & Underserved

by Community Contributor • September 3, 2020 • Comments Off

When we started the COVID-19 Fund back in March, our goal was to quickly turn your donations into support for local organizations meeting the basic needs of our residents during this unprecedented time. Our expertise means we can cut down on the ‘red tape’ and rapidly get money to agencies that are highly skilled at meeting this moment.

Your generosity has allowed us to distribute almost $400,000 to local nonprofits including food banks, child care providers and homeless shelters. Often, your gifts have helped communities and populations that are overlooked or underserved.

ECoNA — County Fair & SciFest at a Screen Near You

by Community Contributor • September 3, 2020 • Comments Off

As we head into this holiday weekend, I want to congratulate the organizers of two of the biggest events on the Flagstaff calendar for their ingenuity in bringing us virtual versions of these annual celebrations.

For fans of the Coconino County Fair, it’s not easy to capture the sounds, smells and thrills of the Fair, but the folks at Coconino County Parks & Recreation have done their best to bring the experience into your home.

Would you like to see the 4-H Livestock Show? How about 7-plus hours of steers, pigs, goats and lambs right here. (They’ll also be hosting the auction over these next three days online).

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Tashina Williams named CCC&Y Community Ambassador for Page

by Community Contributor • September 2, 2020 • Comments Off

PAGE — Tashina Williams, director of student support services for the Page Unified School District, has been named CCC&Y’s Community Ambassador for Page.

The new position will strategically extend CCC&Y’s capacity and reach into communities in Coconino County.

“I have been with the school district for three and a half years,” Williams said. “Before that I was a dedicated case manager with Encompass Health Services for about nine years. I ran the matrix, intensive out-patient treatment program for adolescents. I also worked with high need children ages 5-18 on their treatment plan.

Discover Flagstaff — Find virtual events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

by Community Contributor • September 2, 2020 • Comments Off

Nominations for the 13th Annual Viola Awards are now open!

by Community Contributor • September 1, 2020 • Comments Off

2020 has been a year of uncertainty. Flagstaff’s creative sector met the challenges of this year and demonstrated incredible resilience while doing so. The 13th Annual Viola Awards, set to take place on Saturday, March 27, 2021, will recognize artists, educators, organizations and leaders who make positive contributions to the arts, sciences, and culture in Flagstaff. Nominations are being accepted until December 31, 2020.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Colorado River Days Flagstaff Goes Virtual for 2020

by Community Contributor • August 31, 2020 • Comments Off

The annual Colorado River Days Flagstaff festival is just around the corner and will take place virtually September 1-14. This year’s theme is Generations: Past, Present & Future. Events include: family activities, film screenings, discussions of the Colorado, Gila, San Juan, and Little Colorado Rivers, an art exhibition, live music, and a variety of presentations from diverse voices. These events weave together the importance of history, the implications of prolonged drought, and the uncertain future of the Colorado River.

Colorado River Days Flagstaff launched in 2012 to celebrate and share knowledge about the river. Flowing through the heart of Grand Canyon, the Colorado River is at the core of Flagstaff’s culture and economy; yet, many residents do not experience it firsthand. In response, Sierra Club’s Grand Canyon Chapter spearheaded the effort to create a community river festival. Now in its 9th year, the festival is a collaboration between non-profit organizations, scientific researchers, tribal members, artists, businesses, museums, and parks.

Adding to ‘all hands on deck’ to help local businesses

by Community Contributor • August 28, 2020 • Comments Off

The experience was really like trying to grab a small sip from a firehose at full blast.

When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down business across the state, organizations like the Coconino Small Business Development Center at Coconino Community College stepped into breach to lend a needed hand.

“When the COVID-19 disaster started, it was just me and Amanda part time,” said Gina Couillard, Director of the Coconino SBDC, adding that Amanda Hyde moved to a full-time business analyst and operations specialist in short order to assist with the demand from local businesses.

CCC Comet Talks — ‘Worst Case — Wild Survival in Northern Arizona’ to be held Sept. 1

by Community Contributor • August 28, 2020 • Comments Off

CCC Comet Talks — “Worst Case — Wild Survival in Northern Arizona” to be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1.

CCC Comet Talks are FREE, open to the public and online via Zoom.
Everyone is invited and welcome to attend.
“Worst Case: Wilderness Survival in Northern Arizona”

Presented by CCC Part-Time Instructor and Coconino County Search & Rescue Volunteer Shawn Nittmann

Please be sure to register at this link:
https://coconino.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5Qs6Q5VMTIW9km5VZLAQ9Q

2020 Coconino County Fair to be held virtually

by Community Contributor • August 28, 2020 • Comments Off

The 2020 Coconino County Fair will move forward this year as an online event with virtual 4-H shows, pictures of entry winners, streaming entertainment, and a virtual vendor marketplace. A “community connections” portion encourages community members to share favorite recipes, gardening tips and tricks, flower growing advice, and to vote for people’s choice awards in fine arts for photography and other art mediums. While the annual Coconino County Fair will look different this year, the public is encouraged to participate and make it a community-wide celebration.

ECoNA COVID-19 update — Schools & Child Care

by Community Contributor • August 27, 2020 • Comments Off

School is back in session in northern Arizona, although it looks unlike anything we’ve ever seen before, with most K-12 school systems opting for virtual classes at least for the first quarter of the school year because of coronavirus.

#1 Benchmarks. One of the big statistical indicators for whether a school district is ready to begin in-person sessions has to do with three benchmarks from the Arizona Department of Health Services. They are:

A decline in coronavirus cases or less than 100 cases per 100,000 individuals for two consecutive weeks;
Two consecutive weeks with “percent positivity” below 7%. (This is exactly what it sounds like; that fewer than 7% of the coronavirus tests come back positive. It’s an indicator of transmission rates or that too few people are being tested.)
Two consecutive weeks with hospital visits for COVID-like illnesses in the region below 10%.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Interview with Iya Affo on ‘Historical Trauma’ during a time of Covid-19, Black Lives Matter

by Community Contributor • August 26, 2020 • Comments Off

Only by understanding the root causes of historical trauma can we fully begin the healing process during this time of Covid-19 and Black Lives Matter, said Iya Affo, founder of Heal Historic Trauma.

Affo, a culturalist and historic trauma specialist, addressed the impact of historical trauma during her first level of “Historical Trauma Special Certification” training held via Zoom on Aug. 20 and 24.

The training was presented to a total of 110 individuals, many of whom, represented staff, board members and supporters of the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth. The attendees represented a variety of child welfare, behavioral health and other community agencies.

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