Join us tonight: Raffle Drawing at 7:00pm! Artists Reception February 1, from 5 to 8pm Sedona Arts Center is hosting an extraordinary legacy art exhibition in their Fine Art Gallery from February 1 through February 26, 2019. Featured artists include:…
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2019 Coconino County Spelling BEE on Feb. 9
Coconino County students will vie for top spelling honors during the 2019 Coconino County Spelling BEE. The 21 spellers will begin competing at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, at Coconino High School located at 2801 N. Izabel St. in Flagstaff.…
KNAU update for Feb. 1 — State of the Union
Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – February 1st, 2019 State…
Flagstaff Festival of Science update for Feb. 1 — From the Mountain to the Moon lecture on Feb. 13
Lunar Legacy Calendar Video: Moon Mapping Lecture From the Mountain to the Moon Dr. Ivo Lucchitta and Dr. Baerbel Lucchitta February 13th, 6:00 Coconino Community College, Lone Tree Campus Scientists with the US Geological Survey throughout the Apollo missions, Drs.…
March 9 — Sunnyside Longevity Project to present ‘How to Relax When the Going Gets Tough’ workshop
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Longevity Project will present a FREE “How to Relax When the Going Gets Tough” workshop from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9 at The PEAK School, first classroom through the door, 2016 N. 1st St., Flagstaff.…
March 29 — Reservations now open for César E. Chávez Community Celebration
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will present its fifth annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, March 29, 2019 at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff. “Join us…
March 30 — Flagstaff to host public open house for Southside Community Plan
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff will host a public open house for the community evaluation and creation of possible policies for the Southside Community Plan. The meeting will be held from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on March 30 at…
April 8 — Coconino Community College FREE ED Talks Series: Flagstaff Economic Vitality Division Update
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Community College FREE ED Talks Series: Flagstaff Economic Vitality Division Update, will feature Trace Ward, Heidi Hansen, Dave McIntire, Barney Helmick and Gail Jackson at 6 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2019 in room B34 at the CCC…
April 11 — Lunar Dreams exhibit at CCC part of Flagstaff Lunar Legacy celebration
Public reception set for 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10 FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff resident Delmy Payne, a student at Coconino Community College, is studying graphic and web design. As part of the requirements for an art class she took last semester,…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Jan. 30 — ASU Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars Accepting Fall 2019 Applications
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019Connections Spotlight ASU Nina Mason Pulliam Legacy Scholars Accepting Fall 2019 Applications The Nina Scholars program at Arizona State University is now accepting applications for students admitted for…
City of Flagstaff to hold building, fire codes update open houses on Feb. 5, 7
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff is conducting regulary planned updates to its building and fire codes. This effort allows the city to update the 2012 codes that are currently used to the recommended 2018 code. There will be two public…
District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Jan. 29 — Registration is OPEN for the Colorado Plateau Economic Development Symposium
January 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 Forward District 5 Highlights…
Sedona Arts Center update for Jan. 29 — February Features Renowned Sedona Artists in Special Exhibition
February Features Renowned Sedona Artists in Special Exhibition February 1–February 26, 2019 Artists Reception February 1, from 5 to 8pm Sedona Arts Center is hosting an extraordinary legacy art exhibition in their Fine Art Gallery from February 1 through February…
Coconino County Parks & Recreation update for Jan. 29 — Step into Winter
CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES & COMMUNITIES JANUARY, 2019 STEP INTO WINTER Water Harvesting A big Thank You to Lowell Observatory for donating a 30,000-gallon water tank that will be used for rainwater harvesting at Fort Tuthill County Park, and to BEC…
Museum of Northern Arizona update for Jan. 28 — Introducing our interim director
Click here for more information There’s lots to love at MNA this February, with talks, storytelling workshops and the opening of an exhibition of live honeypot ants. We’re also pleased to introduce our interim director, Dr.…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Jan. 28 — New Grading System
Mustang Roundup – January 28, 2019 “Like” SMS PTO on Facebook Thanks to everyone who came out to the PTO meeting last week! Principal Popham spent some time walking everyone through the new grading system and clarifying questions. You can…
CCC receives $1 million grant from Del E. Webb Foundation to upgrade construction facility, programs
FLAGSTAFF — Thanks to a $1 million grant awarded last week from the Del E. Webb Foundation, Coconino Community College’s Construction Technology Management program will be getting a makeover to help the College meet construction industry demands in the county for…
United Way of Northern Arizona Establishes Fund to Benefit Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown
Click here for the entire e-newsletter UWNA Establishes Fund to Benefit Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown United Way of Northern Arizona has established a special fund to benefit federal workers, contractors and others being impacted by the ongoing partial shutdown…
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for Jan. 25 — ‘Educación: A Todos Nos Conviene / Finances: Now & in the Future’
Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! Below please find the links to the two topics we addressed this week (programs can also be found in YouTube and Podcasts). Educación: A Todos Nos Conviene Finances: Now & in the Future AARP…
CCC students explore interests at Clubs and Organizations Fair
FLAGSTAFF — Students like Lacey Bienz flocked to the Clubs and Organizations Fair Wednesday, Jan. 23, held every semester at Coconino Community College. The fair helps students connect to their interests with 13 different groups. Among the Clubs and Organizations…
KNAU update for Jan. 25 — Love Public Radio Week is coming February 10th-16th
Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – January 25th, 2019 Possible…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Jan. 24
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,…
‘The Chicanx Movement 50 Years Later’ panel discussion to be held at NAU on Jan. 24
FLAGSTAFF — “The Chicanx Movement 50 Years Later,” a panel discussion featuring Carlos Montes, Ernesto Vigil, Monica Soria, Maria Ortiz and Cathy Espitaon, will her presented from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 in SBS West Room 200, Northern…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Jan. 23 — Deadline approaching (Jan. 30) for the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2019 Caring for Children Awards
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019 Connections Spotlight Deadline approaching (Jan. 30) for the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2019 Caring for Children Awards COCONINO COUNTY — Do you know someone in Coconino…
District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Jan. 23 — Supervisor Lena Fowler attends the TCRHCC Grand Opening for new Oncology Center
January 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! Share Forward District 5 Highlights…
ECoNA update for Jan. 22 — NAU Innovations Seeking Community Partnerships
At last week’s ECoNA Advisory Council, dozens of our partners in economic growth heard from NAU Innovations, which is on a quest to increase community partnerships to accelerate commercialization of research being done at the university now and in…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Jan. 18 — REMINDER: My offices are open during the government shutdown
WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU As this unfortunate, reckless shutdown continues, hardworking border patrol agents, corrections officers, park service employees, and thousands of other Arizonans are working without a paycheck until the…
NAU hosts MLK day celebration on Jan. 21
Courtesy photo. Northern Arizona University remembers the life and work of Martin Luther King Jr. with its annual day of celebration and service on Monday, Jan. 21. Though the university is officially closed for the holiday, the campus will be…
Gina Santi Photography Images of the Month – January 2019
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Gina Santi Photography Images of the Month – January 2019 In English En Español Sophia GoFundMe TEOE News The National…
LAUNCH Flagstaff update for Jan. 18 — Collective Impact with Collaborative Action
Click here for the entire e-newsletter See previous updates here: The Cradle Through Career Continuum Our Impact Why does LAUNCH Flagstaff exist? When it comes to cradle through career educational experiences, Flagstaff is program rich and infrastructure poor. We have…
Temporary Siler Homes resident relocation in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Residents of the city’s Siler Homes public housing development will be temporarily relocated effective immediately due to issues with the development’s underground gas lines. The issues were discovered during a routine inspection. The city and its contractors will work…
KNAU update for Jan. 18 — Arizona Opera Returns to Classical KNAU
Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – January 18th, 2019 Arizona…
Sedona Arts Center update for Jan. 18 — Schall/Waddell Jazz and Concert Receptions Jan. 19 and Jan. 22
COMING UP AT SEDONA ARTS CENTER Schall/Waddell Jazz and Concert Receptions January 19 / 5–7pm and January 22 4-6 pm Join us for a special encounter between different art forms as we celebrate sculpture, painting and music in two unique…
Bringing the fire truck to CCC students
FLAGSTAFF — Everything on the device shines fire-engine red and chrome. The pumps, gauges and hose fixtures seem real enough. It’s like having a real fire engine in the classroom – except better in many aspects. Coconino Community College now has…
First Things First: Call for Proposals – Early Childhood Summit 2019
First Things First is seeking proposals for breakout sessions to be presented at the 2019 Early Childhood Summit. The Summit brings together early childhood professionals, stakeholders and supporters to learn, share and grow. Summit breakout sessions present best practices, innovative and evidence-based approaches…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Jan. 16 — First Things First: Chores serve as learning moments for toddlers and preschoolers
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019 Connections Spotlight First Things First — Chores serve as learning moments for toddlers and preschoolers As 2019 begins, millions of Americans set goals for themselves on things…
Sedona Arts Center update for Jan. 16 — Upcoming Classes, Concerts, Receptions
COMING UP AT SEDONA ARTS CENTER Schall/Waddell Jazz and Concert Receptions January 19 / 5–7pm and January 22 4-6 pm Join us for a special encounter between different art forms as we celebrate sculpture, painting and music in two unique…
District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Jan. 15 — Coconino County honors Supervisor Lena Fowler for 10 years of service
January 15, 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…
Eligibility for Free or Reduced-Price School Meals During the Shutdown
CLICK HERE for the entire e-newsletter WASHINGTON, D.C. — Families can apply for free or reduced-price school meals at any point during the school year. This is a long-standing rule to reflect the many changes in families’ economic circumstances that can…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Jan. 14 — Next PTO Meeting Super Bowl Potluck on Jan. 23
“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…
Supervisors recognize Fourth Grade Water Ethic Contest winners
FLAGSTAFF — Art submissions are utilized for promoting water stewardship throughout northern Arizona. Posters are created for classrooms, events, presentations and are developed into bathroom water awareness signs. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors, the Coconino County Sustainable Building Program, the…
The Comet update for Jan. 11 — Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter
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 with many of you, I…
Guest commentary: Chores serve as learning moments for toddlers and preschoolers
FLAGSTAFF — As 2019 begins, millions of Americans set goals for themselves on things they would like to do or improve this year. For parents and caregivers of toddlers and preschoolers, this New Year’s tradition offers a wonderful opportunity to expand…
KNAU update for Jan. 11 — Grand Canyon Officials Meet with Local Community About Shutdown Effects
Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – January 11th, 2019 Grand…
Volunteers needed for Point-in-Time (PIT) Count from Jan. 23 through 27
FLAGSTAFF — Volunteers are needed for the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count for 2019. What is the Point in Time Count? The Point-in-Time (PIT) count is a count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons on a single night in January. HUD requires that…
Flagstaff to begin recycle check-ups
FLAGSTAFF — In an effort to decrease Flagstaff’s recycling contamination rates, city staff and trained volunteers will begin inspecting the contents of residents’ recycling bins. On the days of recycling service, residents may see staff or volunteers looking in neighborhood recycling…
Expect More Arizona update for Jan. 10 — New Report Outlines Vision, Priorities for Education Funding
We recently shared new poll results that show education funding remains a top concern among Arizona voters. In response to the ongoing and increasing need to address education funding in Arizona, representatives of more than 80 education, business and community organizations…
Sedona Arts Center update for Jan. 10 — 2019 Member Opportunities
Click here for the entire e-newsletter sedona arts center 2019 Member Opportunities 2019 Members’ Co-op Exhibition & Sale February 1–18, 2019 Sign up to exhibit at the Sedona Arts Center Theatre Studio during the Members’ Winter Co-op Exhibition &…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Jan. 10 — Night at the Museum: Centennials Cocktail Party, Pioneer Museum on Jan. 11
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 Jan. 9 — Child advocate (and CCC&Y board member) Lina Wallen named Female Citizen of the Year
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 Connections Spotlight Child advocate (and CCC&Y board member) Lina Wallen named Female Citizen of the Year Lina Wallen did not believe it when she received a call…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Jan. 9 — We must protect a free and open internet
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, Nothing is more important to me that empowering Arizona communities, businesses, and families to succeed. That includes investing…
First Things First update for Jan. 8 — Can you spoil a baby?
January 2019 Can you spoil a baby? You have a lot to worry about when you have a newborn. Things like feedings and diaper changes and if you’ll ever get a good night’s sleep again. But there’s one thing you…
NAU’s Trujillo on team discovering farthest solar system object ever seen
By NAU News A team of astronomers, including Northern Arizona University scientist Chad Trujillo, earlier this week announced their discovery of an object at about 120 astronomical units (AU) from Earth—the farthest observed object in the solar system. One AU…
From CCC to the workforce in Page
PAGE — Clogged sink. Refrigerator on the fritz. Heating units acting up. Bathtubs misbehaving. It’s all in a day’s work for Page resident Johnsie Judy. Judy is a maintenance technician at seven motel properties in Page – all owned by the…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Jan. 4 — This reckless government shutdown must end
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, Last month, politicians in Washington allowed hyper-partisan gridlock to get in the way of a bipartisan funding bill that…
KNAU update for Jan. 4 — Grand Canyon Celebrates 100 Years as a National Park in 2019
Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – January 4th, 2019 The…
Sedona Arts Center update for Jan. 3 — New Year Features Renowned Sedona Artists in Special Exhibition at Sedona Arts Center
New Year Features Renowned Sedona Artists in Special Exhibition at Sedona Arts Center January 4–February 26, 2019 Artists Reception January 4, from 5 to 8pmSedona Arts Center is hosting an extraordinary legacy art exhibition in their Fine Art Gallery from…
Lloyd Hammonds continues as CCC District Governing Board member for Page District
FLAGSTAFF — Lloyd Hammonds has been elected for another term to the Coconino Community College District Governing Board. Hammonds was sworn in during a small ceremony Tuesday, Dec. 11, at CCC in Page. Coconino Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey officiated,…
Sedona Arts Center update for Jan. 2 — Last Chance! Winter Workshop Sale 10% Sale ends Midnight Jan. 6
Click here for the entire e-newsletter The School of the Arts at Sedona Arts Center Winter Workshop Sale! 10% discount on all scheduled workshops. Workshops make a great gift to yourself…or others! *Get 10% off all scheduled workshops when…
Two foxes in Flagstaff test positive for rabies
The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) confirmed that two captured foxes have tested positive for rabies. The foxes were captured and tested following reports of attacks in the Country Club area and near Mars Hill in Flagstaff. The…