Category: Education

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Mustang Roundup Results: Wow! $83,000 So Far

“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook THANK YOU to our wonderful group of Mustang Roundup Sponsors! Capstone Homes Billie McGraw – Village Land Shoppe Karen Flores – CNN Mortgage Pamela Harris – Coconino Appraisal Service Tommy Gabaldon – Coconino Repair &…

Final touches made for opening of the 16th annual Celebraciones de la Gente at the Museum of Northern Arizona

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2019 FLAGSTAFF — Friday morning was a whirlwind of activity at the Museum of Northern Arizona as community groups and museum staff made the final preparations for the 16th annual Celebraciones de la…

Community attends variety of events during visit by Mexican Consul

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2019 FLAGSTAFF — Jorge Mendoza Yescas, Cónsul General from the Consulado de México en Phoenix, was a busy individual last week attending two forums the day before the Consulado Móvil at Coconino Community…

CCC students see, up close, fire’s role in ecosystem

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Community College students strolled up the hill, a fine dust from their footfalls swirling in the breeze. Smoke from a nearby prescribed fire filled their lungs and cut the strength of the sun. Student Aryn Begay described…

Sedona Arts Center — Upcoming Crash Courses & Classes

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Upcoming Crash Courses & Classes at Sedona Arts Center iPhoneography Crash Course November 9, 2019 Kelli Klymenko In today’s technological world, even professional photographers and artists are recognizing the iPhone as a useful…

Flagstaff Convention and Visitor’s Bureau — Experience fall sights, Halloween, and spirited events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

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…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Zoom streaming to be held in Page for Kevin Campbell’s presentation on ‘Self-Healing Communities’ on Oct. 29 in Flagstaff

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 Connections Spotlight   Zoom streaming to be held in Page for Kevin Campbell’s presentation on ‘Self-Healing Communities’ on Oct. 29 in Flagstaff Zoom remote streaming of Kevin…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — This Friday and Saturday – October 25 & 26, 2019 Join Us for the 4th Annual Navajo Bridge Star Party!!!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   October 22, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up!…

District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta — Coconino County Parks and Recreation Master Plan Public Comment Needed

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 District 2 News & Updates ‌ Visit our Website Coconino County Parks and Recreation Master Plan Public Comment Needed Join Parks & Recreation for an update on the department’s Master Plan!…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — It’s Mustang Roundup Week! Be sure to get in your last minute fundraising and submit your donations by Friday 10/25

It’s Mustang Roundup Week! Be sure to get in your last minute fundraising and submit your donations by Friday 10/25 Thanks to our Mustang Roundup Sponsors Karen Flores with CNN Mortgage Coconino Repair & Maintenance Tommy R Gabaldon 928-774-0565 Box…

Variety of events coming up in region including CCC Ed Talk on Flagstaff Consulado Movil Mexicano (Oct. 18), NAIC Immigration Forum (Oct. 18), Mexican Consulate visit at CCC (Oct. 19) and Día de los Muertos celebrations

COCONINO COUNTY — From programs featuring information from the Mexican Consulate to Día de los Muertos celebrations, a variety of events are planned in the region. Oct. 18 — Coconino Community College invites you to the Flagstaff Consulado Movil Mexicano Ed…

Coconino County closes out 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month with Salsa competition, other events

By Coconino County Congratulations to HR’s Melissa John and Feliz Weems of the County Manager’s Office for taking down the top prizes at this year’s County salsa tasting competition. This event closed out a month of many great activities to…

Sedona Arts Center — The 15th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival Awards Night is Friday, October 18th!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Don’t miss these FINAL FESTIVAL EVENTS! Plein Air Party & Awards Night! Friday, October 18, 5–8pm This is it!  Don’t miss the excitement of the Festival’s Grand Finale!  Food and Wine!  Sales and…

CCC student aims to help in people’s presents, not futures

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College student Caitlen Kashinskie served this country in the U.S. Army for eight years – four active, four reserve. For much of that time, she was a paralegal specialist, and in civilian life, she continued that profession…

Flagstaff Convention and Visitor’s Bureau — Experience fall sights, spirited events, and theatre with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

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…

CCC Seasonal Job Fair connects students with jobs

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College student Deshawnte Cardenas checked in with Coconino County’s Public Works Department and Rooftop Solar. “I want to get some more money for college and work when I’m not in school,” he said. He and classmate Kasey…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y to hold next monthly board meeting on Oct. 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 Connections Spotlight   CCC&Y to hold next monthly board meeting on Oct. 21 FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth will hold its next monthly board meeting from noon…

Sedona Arts Center — The 15th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival is in full swing!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Don’t miss these upcoming FREE Events! Creekside Paint Out at L’Auberge de Sedona Wednesday, October 16, 9am–noon Sponsored by and located at L’Auberge de Sedona resort.  Invited Festival Artists will be painting along…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Next PTO Meeting Thursday, Oct. 17

SUPER IMPORTANT: PTO MEETING THIS THURSDAY! BE SURE TO BE THERE! Thanks to our Mustang Roundup Sponsors Karen Flores with CNN Mortgage Coconino Repair and Maintenance – Tommy Gabaldon We still have room for ONE more sponsor for the roundup.…

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates successful First Friday Sugar Skull workshop

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrated a successful First Friday Sugar Skull workshop at Banderas Craft Tacos in downtown Flagstaff on Oct. 4, 2019. Nearly three dozen sugar skulls were decorated by…

2020 Coconino County Teacher of the Year nominations open

COCONINO COUNTY — The eighth annual Coconino County 2020 Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year Award nominations are open. The awards are a countywide celebration that honors and recognizes full- time teachers. The Coconino County Education Service…

KNAU update for Oct. 11 — Hydrophobic Soil, Glen Canyon Native Species, and more.

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – October 11th, 2019 Classical Music this week Northern Arizona’s year-long celebration of the Grand Canyon Centennial continues Sunday with something very special: A live broadcast of the U.S. Army Field…

Flagstaff Convention and Visitor’s Bureau — Experience fall sights, visual art, and theatre with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

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 — Don’t miss these creative opportunities at Sedona Arts Center!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   15th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival Opening Reception at Sedona Arts Center October 12, 7pm Meet the 2019 Artists!  The Festival begins with an opening exhibition of finished studio and plein air works…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — RSVP deadline is Oct. 13 for Kevin Campbell’s presentation on ‘Self-Healing Communities’ on Oct. 29 in Flagstaff

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019 Connections Spotlight   RSVP deadline is Oct. 13 for Kevin Campbell’s presentation on ‘Self-Healing Communities’ on Oct. 29 in Flagstaff Ticket sales end on Sunday, Oct. 13…

Coconino Community College — The Comet

Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter Sharing the news throughout northern Arizona about what’s happening at your Community College. Coconino Community College: Education that works for you. Visit our website A quick word from the President As the fall season takes hold…

Sedona Arts Center — Don’t miss the opening reception of the 15th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   THIS WEEKEND! Opening Reception! SPAF 2019 at Sedona Arts Center Saturday, October 12, 7pm Meet the 2019 Artists!  The 15th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival begins with an opening exhibition of finished studio…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Next week is a short week as we celebrate our Fall Break. There will be no school on Thursday and Friday

Follow SMS PTO on Facebook Here A Message from Principal Popham Parents and Families;    Next week is a short week as we celebrate our Fall Break. There will be no school on Thursday and Friday. -Principal Popham Thanks to our Mustang…

Hispanic Heritage Month continues in Coconino County with Sugar Skull workshop (Oct. 4), NAU Latin American film series on Oct. 10

COCONINO COUNTY — Hispanic Heritage Month continued in Coconino County with a Sugar Skull workshop as part of Flagstaff First Friday on Oct. 4, and a NAU Latin American film series program on Oct. 10. Oct. 4 — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces…

Museum of Northern Arizona — October events at MNA

Do you feel a disturbance in the Force? The long-anticipated exhibition opens this weekend, and costumes are encouraged at both the Member’s Preview Friday night, and the general opening Saturday. Come meet the artists and see HOPI R2 being operated…

Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau — Experience night skys, fall foods and Oktoberfest with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

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…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Get Tickets Now!! — Time is short for Kevin Campbell’s presentation on ‘Self-Healing Communities’ on Oct. 29 in Flagstaff

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2019 Connections Spotlight   Get Tickets Now!! — Time is short for Kevin Campbell’s presentation on ‘Self-Healing Communities’ on Oct. 29 in Flagstaff Hundreds of tickets have gone…

Sedona Arts Center — Now Featuring: Bill Belvin, Art Hiscox, Joanne Hiscox, and Joan Roberts. Plus don’t miss the 15th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival October 12-19!

FINE ART GALLERY Artists Reception October 4, from 5 to 8 pm During the month of October the Fine Art Gallery is highlighting four of their top mixed media, jewelry and photography artists: Bill Belvin, Art Hiscox, Joanne Hiscox, and…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Supervisor Lena Fowler presents at First Nations Voting Rights Conference in Salt Lake City, UT

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   October 1, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up!…

2019 Sustainable Building Tour to be held Sept. 28

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Sustainable Building Program Sustainable Building Tour will be from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, 703 E. Sawmill Rd. Flagstaff. The Coconino County Sustainable Building Tour…

KNAU update for Sept. 27 — Pledge Drive Lite, Chaco Canyon Chocolate, and more

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – September 27th, 2019 George Averbeck Drawing Today Immediately following Morning Edition today we will draw for the George Averbeck Sacred Datura Glass Vase. Contribute now for a chance to win…

Flagstaff Festival of Science – Thursday’s Events

The 2019 Flagstaff Festival of Science continues through this weekend!  Here is a brief overview of some of the events going on today (Thursday).  Go to the programfor the full listing, and remember, everything is free! Festival Program of Events…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Court is Adjourned!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   September 25, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up!…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y’s 9th Annual Flagstaff Early Childhood Fair to be held Sept. 28 at Flagstaff High School

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 Connections Spotlight   CCC&Y’s 9th Annual Flagstaff Early Childhood Fair to be held Sept. 28 at Flagstaff High School In celebration of young children and to support…

Applications available for the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program at Coconino Community College

FLAGSTAFF — Applications are now available for the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program at Coconino Community College LSAMP is a National Science Foundation grant-funded program that provides free services to students that identify as an underrepresented minority…

Sedona Arts Center — Explore your own creativity! Check out these classes in Mixed Media, Ceramics, Painting,  Photography and much more!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Classes & Crash Courses at Sedona Arts Center Taking classes on our campus in Uptown Sedona affords the opportunity not only to explore the arts, but also to meet new neighbors and immerse…

‘Masquerade on the Mountain,’ a Black Tie Gala for the March of Dimes, to be held Sept. 28 in Flagstaff

Reservations due by Sept. 25 FLAGSTAFF — “Masquerade on the Mountain,” a Black Tie Gala full of dining, dancing, and dedication to raising awareness and funds for the March of Dimes, will be held Saturday, Sept. 28 at the DoubleTree…

Flu Shots available at County Health and Human Services

FLAGSTAFF — The seasonal influenza vaccine is available at the Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Clinic in Flagstaff. Flu shots are available beginning Monday, Sept. 23 at the CCHHS Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff. Appointments are available Monday –…

Sedona Arts Center — Art workshops coming up

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Inspiring Art Workshops Coming up at Sedona Arts Center A Brush with Emptiness and the Art of Being Embodied October 4–6, 2019 Alok Hsu Kwang-han and Tiffani Gyatso Alok and Tiffani will guide…

Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau — Experience science, comedy, music and food festivals with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

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…

Flagstaff Festival of Science (Sept. 20-29) kicks off with overflow space for Live-Streaming of Apollo Astronaut Talk on Sept. 20

Science in the Park to be held Saturday, Sept. 21 at Wheeler Park. Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s Early Childhood Fair on Sept. 28 is included in festival’s passport. Free tickets also available for NAU’s Kitt Recital Hall FLAGSTAFF…