Category: Education

Arizona Gives Day is Tuesday, April 7

Dear CCC community partners and friends, Arizona Gives Day is an annual day of 24-hour online giving on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. The giving has already begun – to donate now, click the link below to support the Coconino Community…

KNAU eNews: Play Us a Tune, Online Science Classes and more

Our lives have been upended and our ways of moving about our communities severely disrupted but KNAU is still here. We’ve been here for nearly 40 years and we will be here for the next 40, working around the clock to bring you critical news and information you rely on.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — Daily COVID-19 Updates on Facebook

Did you know that Coconino County is going live every day at 2:00 pm on Facebook to keep you informed about what the County is doing during this time?

Make sure to tune in at 2:00 pm each day to get an update from the County about COVID-19. All past updates are archived on the County’s Facebook page.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — Today is Census Day 2020! Fill out the census and get counted!

Today is Census Day 2020!

Fill out the census and get counted!

Coconino County Residents Count:
Fill out the 2020 Census!

What is the 2020 Census and Why is it Important?

The census aims to collect an accurate count of our population which determines federal funding for our communities for resources like schools, hospitals, fire departments, roads, etc. The census also helps determine federal funding in times of disaster like the COVID-19 pandemic or forest fires, as well as determines the amount of seats Arizona will have in the U.S. House of Representatives.

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler weekly update

Click here for the entire e-newsletter     April 1, 2020 COVID-19 Information March 26, 2020 County Board of Supervisors issue statement to close Grand Canyon National Park March 26, 2020 County announces changes to drive-up specimen collections sites March 25,…

Coconino Coaltion for Children & Youth — Understanding How Positive Community Factors Can Prevent Substance Abuse in Youth

The Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth (CCC&Y) strives to prevent substance abuse and other negative outcomes in adulthood by understanding the effects of childhood traumatic experience and mobilizing community action. Research shows that Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, contribute to the likelihood of addiction. Sadly, however, Arizona ranks higher than the national average for children who have experienced ACEs. These can include childhood traumas such as abuse and neglect. In fact, according to the Arizona ACE Consortium, “It is estimated that nearly 70,000 children in Arizona have more than five ACEs.”

CCC President’s Office Update for March 31 — Students

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey issued an executive order Monday afternoon, requiring all Arizona residents to “Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected.” In response to the governor’s order, instruction will continue at Coconino Community College, but starting today, March 31, 2020,…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — Coconino County Counts: Take the 2020 Census!

March 31, 2020 Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 Special Edition Visit our Website Contact Us Supervisor Liz Archuleta; (928) 679-7152; larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Theresa M. Munoz, Executive Assistant; (928) 679-7162; tmunoz@coconino.az.gov Coconino County Counts: Take the 2020 Census! Coconino County…

Webinar for parents — ‘Managing Anxiety and Boosting Family Resilience in Uncertain Times’ to be held on April 8

The webinar for parents, “Managing Anxiety and Boosting Family Resilience in Uncertain Times,” will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 8.   Speakers include: Dr. Mica Gonzalez Co-Founder, Clinical Director @Family First Psychotherapy, Inc. Dr. Mica Gonzalez is a…

City of Flagstaff announces playground closures

FLAGSTAFF — Effective April 1, 2020, the playgrounds, swing sets, rockers, ramadas, picnic tables and barbeque grills at all parks, the outdoor fitness center located at Bushmaster Park and the Parcourse Stations at Buffalo Park will be closed until further notice…

Museum of Northern Arizona — Exploring MNA from home

Message from Mary – The museum’s exhibit building remains closed to visitors until city and state officials determine it is safe for gathering space to reopen. During this time of closure, it’s our intent to keep the museum staff working…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau — Find virtual events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights 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,…

Coconino Community College Remote Academic Advising Available Now Through May 15

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College students can receive remote academic advising now through Friday, May 15, 2020. Students have two options to communicate with a CCC academic advisor: 1. The first option is to schedule a zoom advising appointment via Calendly.…

Office of U.S. Sen. Kirsten Sinema launches comprehensive online resource to help Arizona families and businesses navigate the COVID-19 outbreak

My team and I launched a comprehensive online resource to help Arizona families and businesses navigate the COVID-19 outbreak.     Our online resource can help Arizona families and small businesses navigate this challenging situation with up-to-date, accurate information. It…

City of Flagstaff provides emergency services information

FLAGSTAFF — As the outbreak of COVID-19 continues, it’s important the Flagstaff community takes the necessary steps to protect the first responders who are on the frontlines treating sick people. The city of Flagstaff encourages our community to take the following…

Flagstaff Arts Council — Introducing #CreativeFlagstaff

#CreativeFlagstaff is a new social media campaign presented by the Flagstaff Arts Council. We are asking our community to engage in creative projects while we practice social distancing. Each week we will feature creativity prompts from Flagstaff artists and makers on our social media platforms to help inspire you to create. Post your creative projects with #CreativeFlagstaff to share with our community.

Pinecone Preschool in Flagstaff accepting new students

FLAGSTAFF — Pinecone Preschool is currently remaining open.  We are open 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Friday. We understand parents need to work, and will, in turn, need care for their children. Pinecone Preschool will continue to follow…

Coconino Coaltion for Children & Youth — Self-healing, -helping communities assisting students, families overcome coronavirus challenges

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Connections Spotlight Self-healing, -helping communities assisting students, families overcome coronavirus challenges By CCC&Y During times of crisis, people have an amazing ability to adapt, get over the…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — COVID-19 Information

Click here for the entire e-newsletter     March 25, 2020 COVID-19 Information Coconino County Press Releases March 22, 2020 Evidence of COVID-19 community transmission in Coconino County March 18, 2020 Proclamation to mitigate spread of COVID-19 March 18, 2020 Presumptive…

Sedona Arts Center — Online Learning at Sedona Arts Center, AZ Gives Day and more

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Online Learning Learn from home with Sedona Arts CenterAt Sedona Arts Center we are now creating new live learning experiences through online classes for students all over the world. iPhoneography Online Crash Course…

Free online Community Cooking Classes now available

VIRTUAL Cooking Demonstration: Plants on Our Plate for the Planet SUNDAY, APRIL 5 2:00 – 2:45PM Food choice is important, not only for personal health but also for the well-being of the planet. Learn how a plant-based diet promotes dietary…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — At Home Activities for Children and Adults!

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 Special Edition Visit our Website Update from District 2 Greetings District 2, In an effort to be proactive and flatten the curve, District 2 employees will be working remotely from home.…

Flagstaff City-Coconino County Library launches digital library card

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City-Coconino County Library has instituted a digital library card that can be used to access the Libby app, which provides access to the library’s e-books and e-Audiobooks. Library patrons can sign up at https://cocolib.overdrive.com/. Access is…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News — County Courts modify schedules & procedures. Courts will remain open

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 Special Edition Visit our Website County Courts modify schedules & procedures Courts will remain open FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Under Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Order 2020-48 and Coconino County Superior Court Administrative…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News

These are the new numbers today for Coconino County and the State of Arizona

Today, we have 9 confirmed cases in Coconino County and 63 in the state of Arizona.

For additional information you can call our COVID 19 Information Call line at (928) 679-7300 or log into our Coconino County website to help answer your questions.

Coconino County Health and Human Services offers COVID-19 recommendations

COCONINO COUNTY — Now that positive COVID-19 cases have been identified in our community, CCHHS recommends people follow CDC recommendations for communities experiencing an increase in community transmission. Moving forward, individuals experiencing mild respiratory illness, such as a mild fever or…

Bilingual information: 2020 Census Update and Resources

COCONINO COUNTY — As Coconino County deals with the challenges of the COVID-19 outbreak, please remember to take time to fill out your 2020 Census. Funding for Health Care Centers, Medicare, Medicaid, and many other programs that are crucial to…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Special Edition News

March 16, 2020 Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 Special Edition Visit our Website Coconino County Confirms 2nd Presumptive Positive COVID 19 Case These are the new numbers today for Coconino County and the State of Arizona…

Bilingual report: Presumptive positive case of COVID-19 reported in Coconino County

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) confirmed the first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in Coconino County. The test was conducted by TGen North Clinical Laboratory. The individual is from the greater Flagstaff area and is over…

Bilingual report: Coconino County Board of Supervisors declare County State of Emergency

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors declared a State of Emergency due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The declaration was approved at special session on Wednesday, March 18. With the declaration, Coconino County will be able to make appropriate…

Bilingual report: Coconino County adds second COVID-19 specimen collection. Medical provider order required for testing location

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County set-up a second drive-up COVID-19 specimen collection site. The additional site will begin collecting specimens beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday March 18 at Coconino Community College, East Campus, 3000 N. Fourth St. Flagstaff, AZ. The…

Coconino Coaltion for Children & Youth — POSTPONED: 2020 Annual CCC&Y Prevention Conference

CCC&Y update: The 2020 Annual CCC&Y Prevention Conference has been postponed due to the ongoing Coronavirus emergency. Our hearts and thoughts are with those who are currently being deeply disrupted during this time.  We know this change will be deeply supported by all of our partners and this challenge pales in comparison to what many are going through now. We are working on rescheduling the event to June, or in a few months. More details to come

United Way of Northern Arizona — VITA Services Suspended in Northern Arizona Due to COVID-19

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   VITA Services Suspended Through April 4 Due to COVID-19 Concerns The United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) announced today that Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) services in Flagstaff, Williams, Tuba City, Page, Fredonia, Whiteriver,…

Temporary closure of Goodwill Career Centers

FLAGSTAFF — Goodwill Career Centers are closed to the public until further notice due to the COVID-19 virus precautions.  Note that stores are open 10 am – 6 pm, and donations are still be accepted during those hours.  All classes,…

KNAU eNews: Anticipating Coronavirus in Coconino County, Resting Your Brain and more

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider March 13, 2020 This week’s Insider is brought to you by: Coconino County Health Officials Anticipating Local Coronavirus Cases Nine cases of coronavirus have now been confirmed in Arizona. In some…

ECoNA — TGen Developes COVID-19 Test

Dear Friend,   TGen North, the Flagstaff-based division of the Translational Genomics Research Institute, has developed a test for the coronavirus and anticipates being able to deploy it in the near future.   “This is part of our role as a…

Coconino Coaltion for Children & Youth — CCC&Y partners with Building Community to increase prevention initiatives

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Connections Spotlight   CCC&Y partners with Building Community to increase prevention initiatives CCC&Y is excited to partner with Building Community.  Leadership expansion is an important pillar of…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau — Find art, music, writing workshops, and St. Patrick’s Day Activities with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights 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,…

Sedona Arts Center — Robert Burridge Workshops

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Robert Burridge Workshops at Sedona Arts Center It is said, “Your heart doesn’t know how old you are.” For me, it’s true. Painting everyday in my small studio overlooking the Pacific Ocean, I…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Come out to the PTO Meeting (March 11)

YOUR OPINION MATTERS Come out to the PTO Meeting THIS Wednesday – March 11th – 5:30 pm Meet in the Commons THIS WEDNESDAY to participate in the nomination process for next year’s PTO Board AND stay up to date on…

LAUNCH Flagstaff — Monthly Update: 3 steps forward

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   THREE STEPS FORWARD Elevate PreK Up to now, the effort to expand equitable access to full-day, year-round, high-quality, free preschool to Flagstaff 4-year-olds living in families between 101%-250% of the Federal Poverty Level…

Coconino Community College — The Comet

March 1, 2020 Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter Shaping the future of Coconino County. Empowering Individuals. Inspiring Communities. Education with Purpose! Visit our website A quick word from the President The students here at Coconino Community College continually inspire and…

CCC seeks nominations for Distinguished Service Award 2020

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College is seeking nominations for its prestigious Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes outstanding service, leadership and support to the College and to the educational enrichment of Coconino County. Nominees must be a resident of Coconino County…

ECoNA — Flagstaff Bioscience Roadmap Luncheon

Dear Friend,   The Flinn Foundation will be hosting its annual luncheon in Flagstaff next month to discuss progress made on the Arizona Bioscience Roadmap, the long-term strategic plan to make the state competitive and a national leader in select areas of…

Sedona Arts Center — New Featured Artists in the Gallery, plus—Members’ Juried Exhibition in the Art Barn!

First Friday at Sedona Arts Center in Uptown Sedona Featuring Gretchen Lopez, Joshua Been, Byron McKeown, Deanne McKeown, and Lesley Aine McKeown March 6 – April 28, 2020 Artists Reception First Friday, March 6, from 5 to 8 pmThe Sedona…

Servicios Humanos y de Salud continua el esfuerzo de respuesta al novel coronavirus

See English-language version below CONDADO DE COCONINO – – Noticias recientes han incluido mucha información acerca del brote de la enfermedad respiratoria que es causada por el (nuevo) novel coronavirus, COVID-19, primero identificado en Wuhan, Provincia de Hubei, China. Servicios…