By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth The deadline is approaching for our Caring For Children Award nominations. The person you thought of – fill out the form for them here or click on the picture to the right. This is a tremendous…
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Page CCC student receives new Spring to Success scholarship
PAGE — A student at Coconino Community College in Page will be springing to success after receiving a newly created scholarship. Marissa Tsinnajinnie of Bitter Springs received the first-ever Spring to Success scholarship to attend classes at CCC in Page. The…
Jan. 20 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Latino Leaders Wanted’
Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be LATINO LEADERS WANTED. We will be highlighting Valle del Sol’s Hispanic Leadership Institute and addressing Latino leadership in general. Here is the link to the ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dD_rdw6GP6s. …
NAU update for Jan. 19
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Jan. 19 New NAU study of vertebrate genomes, phenomes, populations to predict response to climate change Loren Buck received a $540,000 grant from the NSF to study the relationship between an organism’s DNA…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Jan. 16
Click here for the entire e-newsletter January 16, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff Flagstaff Financial Aid & Scholarship Fair Tax Refund Budgeting Class 2018 Childhood Trauma Symposium The Skills That Matter:…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Jan. 15
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Starting October 2nd thru February 15, 2018 Flagstaff Mall is offering a campaign called Elevate My School and Sinagua has entered as one of the schools competing to win top prize $ 3,000…
NAU update for Jan. 12
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Jan. 12 NAU celebrating Martin Luther King Day with march, community service Students are volunteering at organizations throughout the community, and at 1 p.m. there will be a march from the DuBois…
Volunteer seats open to those who want to be a voice for young kids
FLAGSTAFF — If you are passionate about children and want to impact the early childhood programs available to young kids in our community, First Things First (FTF) needs you! FTF seeks about 150 volunteers for the opportunity to impact the…
Jan. 13 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Legislative Priorities 2018’
Dear friend and partner, greetings, and a happy 2018! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES 2018. With the help of our guests we will address tax cuts, Medicare, Social Security, Budget and Caregiving. Arizona legislative priorities will…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Jan. 11
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth January 11, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates January — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events January — Page Public Library announces upcoming…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Jan. 9
Click here for the entire e-newsletter January 9, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Tax Refund Budgeting Class Meet Me Downtown Flagstaff Homeless and Runaway Youth Drive Student Climate Action Challenge FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff 2018…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Jan. 8
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Starting October 2nd thru February 15, 2018 Flagstaff Mall is offering a campaign called Elevate My School and Sinagua has entered as one of the schools competing to win top prize $ 3,000…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future New Year update
Click here for the entire e-newsletter In This Issue New Year’s Letter from David McCain Thank You David Future Items on Council Agenda Thank you for making the 2017 End of the Year Appeal a Success The City Needs YOU…
KNAU update for Jan. 5
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 5th, 2018 Earth Notes:…
ECoNA update for Jan. 4
Recently, ECoNA Executive Board member and Coconino Community College President Dr. Colleen A. Smith was appointed to the Arizona Commission for Post-Secondary Education by Gov. Doug Ducey. We caught up with her to talk about what brought her to Flagstaff,…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Jan. 4
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth January 4, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates January — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events January — Page Public Library announces upcoming…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Jan. 2
Click here for the entire e-newsletter January 2, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Become a Foster Parent! Winter Carnival on Ice City of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation Scholarship Program Tax Refund Budgeting Class Flagstaff Public Library’s January Calendar Meet…
Jan. 27 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Kinship Care in AZ’
Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be KINSHIP CARE IN AZ. We will talk about the state of kinship care, policy, procedures, challenges, resources, and we will also hear from kinship caregivers about their…
Jan. 14 — CCC free Ed Talks ‘After the Navy: A Story of Homecoming’
The Coconino Community College FREE ED Talks series is pleased to announce that “After the Navy: A Story of Homecoming” will be presented by six-year U.S. Navy veteran and CCC alum Kevin Scholler from 7 – 8 p.m., Monday January…
Jan. 30 — Coconino County Community Services to present Tax Season Budgeting Class
Coconino County Community Services presents: Tax Season Budgeting Class When: Tuesday January 30, 2018 12 – 1pm Where: 2625 N King St Flagstaff, AZ 1st Floor, Ponderosa Room Contact: (928) 679-7453 to join the class Topics that will be covered:…
Feb. 2 — Deadline approaching for ‘A Latin American Studies Photography Contest for NAU students!’
FLAGSTAFF — The deadline for “A Latin American Studies Photography Contest for NAU students!” is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2. We will show all of the photos and give out the awards at a Party/Reception/Awards Ceremony in the International Pavilion at…
Jan. 26 — Chief Diversity officer for Walgreens Boots Alliance to speak at NAU Distinguished Speaker Series event
FLAGSTAFF — Steve Pemberton, Chief Diversity Officer, Walgreens Boots Alliance, and best-selling author, will be the first NAU President Rita Hartung Cheng’s Distinguished Speaker Series guest at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26 at Prochnow Auditorium, Northern Arizona University. Pemberton’s story is about…
Jan. 20 — Coconino Community College to hold Financial Aid & Scholarship Fair
By Coconino Community College Coconino Community College will present a Financial Aid & Scholarship Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at its Lone Tree Campus, 2800 E. Lone Tree Road, Flagstaff. Come learn about dozens of financial…
Jan. 24 — Community open house for Flagstaff’s Climate Action and Adaption Plan
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will host an open house on Jan. 24 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Flagstaff Aquaplex (1702 N. Fourth St.) to gather community input on the city’s first-ever Climate Action and Adaptation Plan. As part of…
Jan. 22 — Expect More Arizona poll on education to be discussed at CCC&Y monthly board meeting
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth will hold its first monthly board meeting of 2019 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22 at the County Health and Community Services Building, 2625 N. King St., Pinon Room, Flagstaff. Jennifer Hernandez from…
KNAU update for Dec. 29
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 – December 29th, 2017 Public…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Dec. 28
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth December 28, 2017 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates January — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events January — Page Public Library announces upcoming…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Dec. 26
Click here for the entire e-newsletter December 26, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News Expect More Arizona Releases Inaugural Progress Meter Newsletter Become a Foster Parent! 2018 Childhood Trauma Symposium Meet Me Downtown Flagstaff North Pole Experience Homeless…
Valeria Chase named to Off Campus Life and Neighborhood Liaison position
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University (NAU) have selected Valeria Chase for the position of Off Campus Life and Neighborhood Liaison. Throughout the hiring process, Chase displayed the characteristics and work experience to make this position successful…
KNAU update for Dec. 22
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 – December 22nd, 2017 Programming Updates…
Sedona Art Center Holiday Sale
Click here for the entire e-newsletter More Opportunities to Learn at Sedona Arts Center Holiday Sale 10% off all Art Workshops See preview of Spring workshops below. Spring Workshops Sale! Give the Gift of Art to an artist friend…
Coconino County Community Services to present Tax Season Budgeting Class on Jan. 30. See more Coconino County news here
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Community Services will hold a “Tax Season Budgeting Class” from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 2625 N King St. Flagstaff, 1st Floor, Ponderosa Room Topics that will be covered: Free Tax Preparation-Where can you…
Antelope Point Marina gives another $20,000 for scholarships at CCC
FLAGSTAFF — Antelope Point Marina has donated another $20,000 to the Coconino Community College Foundation to support scholarships for CCC students. The funds will be split between two pots. About $10,000 of the donation will be applied to scholarships for the…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Dec. 21
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth December 21, 2017 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates December — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events December — Page Public Library…
NAICL: Please support immigrant families in Flagstaff
Dear Friends, I am so proud of the work that Northern Arizona Interfaith Council is doing right now. Last month, NAICL (our education and training arm) provided training for 60 teachers, counselors, and nurses in Flagstaff Unified School District, helping…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Dec. 19
Click here for the entire e-newsletter December 19, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News Your Turn: Anything less than a 1.5-cent education sales tax is like ‘bailing out a bathtub with a teaspoon.’ See related stories here Library December…
Flagstaff presents annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration
Photos by Frank X. Moraga ©2017 FLAGSTAFF — Amid the glow of nearly 200 luminarias, worshippers entered Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church during the pre-dawn hours to attend the annual Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration / Celebración de la Vigen de…
NAU update for Dec. 15
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Dec. 15 Mike Marlow joins NAU as Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Marlow, who is a deputy athletics director at Washington State University, rose to the top of a field of strong…
KNAU update for Dec. 15
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 – December 15th, 2017 This…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Dec. 14
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth December 14, 2017 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates December — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events December — Page Public Library announces…
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to resume live radio programming on Jan. 13
Dear partner and friend, greetings! Please know that we will not have live radio programs for the next four Saturdays (live programming will resume on January 13). Instead, we will air the following prerecorded programs: Fraud Watch Network with Frank…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Dec. 12
Click here for the entire e-newsletter In This Issue See Twelve Dates, Support F3! Coffee and Climate Tomorrow with City Staff (12/13) We’re appealing to you to help us keep fighting Become a MASTER RECYCLER! Donate Now See Twelve Dates,…
Gina Santi Update for December 2017
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Gina Santi Photography Images of the Month – December 2017 “El Buen Frank” is a famous piñata maker in Calle Ricardo Yáñez, in the city of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. He builds…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Dec. 11
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Starting October 2nd thru February 15, 2018 Flagstaff Mall is offering a campaign called Elevate My School and Sinagua has entered as one of the schools competing to win top prize $…
Dec. 15 — ‘Get the Scoop’ about CCC Page
CCC Science Instructors Dr. Aaron Tabor (left) and Andrew Allen will be traveling to Page beginning in January to teach chemistry, biology and math classes. FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College in Page will be rolling out the red carpet, complete with…
NAU update for Dec. 8
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Dec. 8 NAU researchers join Department of Energy to study the soil microbiome and its effect on carbon persistence Scientists from NAU recently joined a large new initiative to study the role…
KNAU update for Dec. 8
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 – December 8th, 2017 This…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Dec. 7
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth December 7, 2017 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates December — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events December — Page Public Library announces…
CCC student thrives at Victim Witness Services internship
FLAGSTAFF — It was a tough house call to make – she had to notify a family that their loved one had died. “You have to focus more on the people than on what actually happened,” said Azurrae Martinez. “You have…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Dec. 5
Click here for the entire e-newsletter In This Issue Here’s what we’ve got to say about Zoning Take a quick survey about how you interact with the Rio de Flag Community Trash Clean Up December 9th …. plus, additional…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Dec. 5
Click here for the entire e-newsletter December 5, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News It’s a Winter Funderland! Christmas Party for Kids Winter Festival & Art Market Candy Cane Concert Jingle Bell Shop Snowflake Festival Breakfast with Santa…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Dec. 4
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Starting October 2nd thru February 15, 2018 Flagstaff Mall is offering a campaign called Elevate My School and Sinagua has entered as one of the schools competing to win top prize $ 3,000…
Jan. 11 — Flagstaff Police Dept. Citizens Liaison Committee to present ‘Community Engagement’ workshop
FLAGSTAFF — Get the inside information on the citizen complaint process, community policing, community support meetings, block watches and the Citizens Police Academy at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018 at the Murdoch Community Center, 203 E. Brannen Ave., Flagstaff. Presented by…
Dec. 2 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Financial Security — Consumer Protection’
Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be FINANCIAL SECURITY – CONSUMER PROTECTION. With the help of our guests, we will discuss background and concepts regarding consumer protection in payday loans, tittle loans, and student loans. Fraud,…
Dec. 5 — CCC president holds ‘listening session’ in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College President Colleen A. Smith, Ph.D., will be holding a “listening session” in Flagstaff on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. Sixth Ave. The overriding question President Smith will be…
NAU update for Nov. 30
Click here for the latest NAU News Thursday, Nov. 30 President’s Prize, Gold Axe, Distinguished Seniors announced at reception Tuesday Adrianna Camacho, an NAU-Yuma student, and Courtney McNichols, a Flagstaff campus student, received the prestigious President’s Prize for December 2017. NAU…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Nov. 30
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth November 30, 2017 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates November — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events November — Page Public Library announces…
AARP: The Season of Giving is Also the Season of Scams
As we enter the holiday season, it pays to be vigilant to avoid scams or slip-ups that could put a damper on your celebrations. Here are some ways to keep your holidays happy. Beware of deals. Be wary of those too-good-to-be-true…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Nov. 28
Click here for the entire e-newsletter November 28, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News Science Saturday: Sustainable Holiday Gifts It’s a Winter Funderland! Snowflake Festival Breakfast with Santa Community Christmas Tree Lighting Event Winter Wonderland & Tree Lighting In-Home…
CCC scholarship season opens Dec. 15
FLAGSTAFF — It’s time for Coconino Community College future and current students to apply for scholarships for the 2018-19 academic year. Starting at 5 p.m., Friday, Dec. 15, CCC Foundation scholarship applications for the 2018-2019 academic year will open online. The…