Category: Education

Through July 30 — 12-week Basic Business Empowerment class in Flagstaff

Individual Development Accounts (IDA) matching grants for business, college education also available FLAGSTAFF — The next Coconino County Community Services’ (CCCS) 12-week (36-hour) Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) will be presented from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evenings through July 30th, at…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for April 29 — Supervisor Lena Fowler attends bill signing of House Bill 2318

Click here for the entire e-newsletter April 29, 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! Share…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for April 29 — A HUGE Thank You to everyone who has already signed up to help with the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook If you have any more questions feel free to reply to this email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. -Your SMS PTO Your Business Can Advertise with Us! Each week…

Five one-act plays in Spanish to be held May 1 at Theatrikos Theatre, Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — Students from NAU’S Spanish 322 will present five one-act plays in Spanish at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 at Theatrikos Theatre, 11 W. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff. “The plays are from Argentina, Chile, Puerto Rico and Spain,” said Robert Neustadt,…

Gallery Opening Night ‘LA HAB ANA’ Cuba photography exhibit on May 3 at the NAU Inclusion Office

FLAGSTAFF — The Gallery Opening Night ‘LA HAB ANA’ Cuba photography exhibit will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 3 at the NAU Inclusion Office, located in the NAU Student Union Fieldhouse. Free and open to the public,…

Spoken word focus of World Languages Day at CCC

FLAGSTAFF — Tori Ramos studies Japanese at Coconino Community College. So it was only fitting that she attend World Languages Day at CCC on April 5, 2019 at the Lone Tree campus. World Languages Day was an information session on the four…

KNAU update for April 26

Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – April 26th, 2019 Earth Notes: Non-wired Electricity For many years the tiny town of Punkin Center, south of Payson, Arizona, has been best known for the prominent jack-o’-lantern sign. Now it’s…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for April 25 — Spring has sprung. Find all your recreation, music and art 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 update for April 24 — CCC&Y honors 2019 Caring for Children award winners at annual conference

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, April 24, 2019Connections Spotlight Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth honors 2019 Caring for Children award winners at annual conference They include a policy leader who has advocated for early…

Flagstaff Aquaplex repairs and temporary closure

FLAGSTAFF — The Aquaplex (1702 N Fourth St.), pool, locker rooms and cabana area will be closed for a scheduled remodel starting May 1 and ending May 24, 2019. Other facility amenities including community rooms, fitness floor and gym will remain…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for April 22 — Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Wednesday, May 8

“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook SMS is getting a digital sign! Last week the Site Counsel awarded some of your tax dollars to the PTO to be used to purchase a digital sign for the school. Those funds, combined with…

District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta update for April 19 — Commission on Trial Court Appointment

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 District 2 News & Updates Happy Friday! With Spring blooming Coconino County is also moving forward with programming for our community as you can see below. Today I want to highlight…

LAUNCH Flagstaff update for April 19 — LAUNCH Updates: Educational Leadership; Preschool Expansion; Literacy Coordination

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   THREE STEPS FORWARD Educational Leadership Academy Launches Starting this summer, 25 educational leaders and aspiring leaders in the Flagstaff area will participate in a 14-month cohort of professional development in executive leadership. The…

Superintendent seeking applicants for multiple Governing Board Seats

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Risha VanderWey is seeking applicants for appointment to five school districts. One seat is vacant in the Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry, and Technology (CAVIAT) Education District in Fredonia, Fredonia-Moccasin Unified…

Fort Tuthill Earth Day Cleanup on April 20

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Parks & Recreation is hosting a volunteer park cleanup event on Saturday, April 20, from 9 – 11 a.m. at Fort Tuthill County Park in celebration of Earth Day. Volunteers, of all ages, are asked…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for April 18 — Spring has sprung. Find all your recreation, music and art event

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…

Museum of Northern Arizona update for April 18 — MNA to present ‘An Unnatural Wonder’ on April 28

Gazing into the vastness of the Grand Canyon, one can have the false sense that we are looking at something so ancient and expansive that it must be impervious to humans. While the Grand Canyon has been a natural wonder…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for April 11 — Arizona Snowbowl’s World’s Best Spring Break

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 storefronts,…

FUSD Governing Board Extends Superintendent’s Contract

FLAGSTAFF —The Flagstaff Unified School District Governing Board approved a new contract Superintendent Michael Penca’s contract through the 2020 -2021 school year with extension language for a potential third additional year at the April 9, 2019 public meeting.  Citing a…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for April 10 — 2019 Flagstaff Field of Hope Ceremony puts spotlight on April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Connections Spotlight 2019 Flagstaff Field of Hope Ceremony puts spotlight on April as Child Abuse Prevention Month The always moving Field of Hope Dedication put a poignant focus on annual…

Williams honors 2019 Child Abuse Prevention Month with placement of 79 pinwheels at city’s pocket park

Photos by Frank X. Moraga ©2019 By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth Pinwheels twirled in the breeze as guest speakers spoke of the significance of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month during a ceremony held Saturday, April 6 at…

2019 Field of Hope Ceremony puts spotlight on April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga ©2019 Flagstaff, Coconino County proclamations, upcoming events in Williams and Flagstaff keep focus on child abuse prevention efforts By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth The always-moving Field of Hope Dedication put a poignant focus…

At CCC: Exploring how ‘She Belongs’

FLAGTAFF — “Those of you who think you can’t make a change will not know if you can’t try,” said Harriet Young, board member of American Association of University Women. Coconino Community College hosted an event called She Belongs, Celebrating Herstory, on…

Sedona Arts Center update for April 5 — Fine Art Gallery Exhibition Showing Now Through April 30

Fine Art Gallery Exhibition Showing Now Through April 30 Fine Art Gallery April Exhibition Artists Reception April 5, from 5 to 8pm The April collection of artists in the Fine Art Gallery features bronze sculptures by Deanne McKeown, finely-crafted knives…

Flagstaff Community Development Director candidate meet and greet opportunities on April 12

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff invites the public to participate and provide feedback on candidates as part of the search for a new Community Development Director. The City Manager’s Office received a number of applications for the position and have…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for April 4 — First Friday ArtWalk, Downtown Flagstaff on April 5

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…

Maya Lanzetta: Sharing the wonder of math

FLAGSTAFF — From beginning algebra to calculus – math is the language she’s most passionate about. And Maya Lanzetta teaches it all at Coconino Community College. “It’s a beautiful language,” Lanzetta said. “I want to share that passion with my…

Coconino County Parks & Recreation to present ‘Tamales and Tortillas Culinary Class’ on May 4

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Parks & Recreation will present a ‘Tamales and Tortillas Culinary Class” from 9 .m. to noon Saturday, May 4 at Sinagua Middle School, 3950 E. Butler Ave., Flagstaff, in the school’s culinary kitchen. This program…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for April 3 — Child Abuse Prevention Month (April 2019) kicks off with official City of Flagstaff proclamation

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Connections Spotlight Child Abuse Prevention Month (April 2019) kicks off with official City of Flagstaff proclamation Variety of events planned throughout region including walk in Tuba City…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for April 1 — Next PTO meeting is April 17

Mustang Roundup – April 1, 2019 “Like” SMS PTO on Facebook Thanks for sharing your feedback and ideas with us at the popcorn event a few weeks ago. Here’s a few updates on some of the requests: a NASA speaker…

May 3 — Coconino County Courts host Law Day

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Courts are hosting Law Day at the Coconino County Courthouse. The proceedings will begin at 8:45 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2019. This year’s Law Day theme is “Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society.” The theme provides…

CHAC honors Purple Heart recipients, community and student leaders at 2019 César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga & Richard Eaton ©2019 AmigosNAZ FLAGSTAFF— Area Purple Heart recipients and their family members received a well-deserved community recognition, while a representative from the Cesar Chavez Foundation recounted the organization’s past while outlining the…

NAU Latin American Studies, NAU No More Deaths to screen documentary ‘Undeterred’ on April 2

FLAGSTAFF — NAU Latin American Studies and NAU No More Deaths will screen the documentary “Undeterred” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 2 at Liberal Arts Room 136, Northern Arizona University. Undeterred is an important view of community resistance in the rural border…

NAU Mariachi Mar y Sol to represent Flagstaff at the International Mariachi Conference in Tucson

FLAGSTAFF — NAU Mariachi Mar y Sol had a great performance on March 29th at the CHAC Cesar Chavez Recognition Breakfast. They donated their time and they brought joy to many with beautiful music early in the morning. The group will…

NAU News update for March 29 — Flinn Foundation funds NAU microbiologist’s study to address health disparities through novel therapeutic for asthma

NAU   Friday, March 29 Flinn Foundation funds NAU microbiologist’s study to address health disparities through novel therapeutic for asthma Although there is no cure, Emily Cope launched a two-year clinical study to determine whether adding low-cost prebiotic soluble fiber…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for March 28 — Arizona Snowbowl’s World’s Best Spring Break

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 storefronts, and also available at the Flagstaff…

Antelope Point Marina continues to grow scholarships at CCC

FLAGSTAFF —  Antelope Point Marina has donated another $20,000 to the Coconino Community College Foundation to support scholarships for CCC students. “Our workforce is primarily from the Navajo Nation, and Coconino Community College is beneficial to help creating opportunities for that…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for March 27 — Coconino County proclaims April 2019 as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, March 27, 2019Connections Spotlight Coconino County proclaims April 2019 as Child Abuse Prevention Month Variety of events planned throughout region in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Spaces…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for March 25 — Taking Nominations fo the 2019-2020 PTO Board

“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook If you have any more questions feel free to reply to this email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. Your SMS PTO This Week’s Newsletter Sponsored By… Your Business Can…

‘Immigration and Exploration’ panel discussion to be held April 25 at NAU

FLAGSTAFF — The panel presentation of “Immigration and Exploration” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 at Northern Arizona University, Liberal Arts, Room 136. The event includes a panel discussion with community leaders working directly with migrants and…

Purple Heart veterans, community leaders, students to be honored at César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast on March 29

Chair of Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, chief operating officer of Radio Compesina will be the keynote speaker FLAGSTAFF — Purple Heart veterans, community leaders and students will be honored at the fifth annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast.…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 20 — F3 Supports Building Code Amendments

In This Issue -F3 Supports Building Code Amendments -Elections 2020: What Might be Included on the Flagstaff Ballot? -Council Supports Ban on Uranium Mining around Grand Canyon -Community Involvement this Week Donate Now F3 Supports Building Code Amendments Flagstaff is…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for March 20 — Spaces filling fast so RSVP soon for 2019 Child Abuse Prevention Conference and Luncheon on April 18

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Connections Spotlight More events planned in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month   Spaces filling fast so RSVP soon for 2019 Child Abuse Prevention Conference…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for March 19 — 2019 Colorado Plateau Economic Development Symposium

March 19, 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! Share Forward District 5 Highlights 2019 Colorado…

Coconino County Parks & Recreation update — Master Plan Survey Closes March 17

CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES & COMMUNITIES MARCH, 2019 Master Plan Survey Closes Mar. 17 Master Plan Survey Have you filled out the Parks & Recreation Master Plan Survey yet? Go to http://www.ccprsurvey.org/open. It only takes a few minutes. These are Your…