The November-December print edition of AmigosNAZ is at a location near you. In it you will find: Places to go, gifts to buy this holiday On the lookout for last-minute Día de los Muertos items for your ofrenda? Maybe a road…
Category: Education
Bilingual position available at Kinsey Elementary’s Parent Resource Center
FLAGSTAFF — Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. | Parenting Arizona is seeking an employee bilingual in Spanish/English to facilitate parenting classes and maintain the Parent Resource Center at Kinsey Elementary, Flagstaff. “This position will facilitate a school-based family resource center, empowering…
Indigenous Circle of Flagstaff and City of Flagstaff Invites Community to Indigenous Forum on Homelessness on Nov. 30
FLAGSTAFF — An Indigenous Community Forum will be held from 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30 at Flagstaff High School to learn more about the important issue of homelessness that impacts many Indigenous People in Flagstaff. The entire Flagstaff community is invited…
Sunnyside Market of Dreams to present business evaluation event on Nov. 30
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de Sueños will present a business evaluation program with the Small Business Development Center from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3 at 2304 N. 3rd St., Flagstaff. Come join us at The Market of Dreams where…
The lighting of the ofrendas greet museum members during 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente reception
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — It is always a special feeling when Museum of Northern Arizona members walk in the Jaime Major Golightly Historic Courtyard to view the flickering of hundreds of candles during the opening night reception of Celebraciones de la…
Cultural performances, lectures and activities greet visitors on first day of 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Amid unseasonable warm weather, the 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente got to an auspicious start with families lining up to take part in a sugar skull workshop before heading to attend dance and…
Region celebrates second day of 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Children, and their parents, began the day decorating sugar skulls with activities progressing to musical and dance performances and educational programs during the second day of the 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente. The sugar…
Northern Arizona community honors memories of families with closing ceremony at 2016 Celebraciones de la Gente
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — All good things must come to an end and so it was for the 13th annual Celebraciones de la Gente, presented on Oct. 23, 2016 by the Museum of Northern Arizona and Flagstaff Nuestras…
Basic Business Empowerment entrepreneurship course continues through Nov. 22
FLAGSTAFF — The next Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) program, a classroom-based business development course, will begin at 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the Coconino County Health and Community Services Building, 2625 N. King St., Flagstaff (1 block East of 4th St.,…
Participants create sugar skulls ahead of Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead celebrations
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ©2016 Workshop held at basement of Our Lady of Guadalupe FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces presented a sugar skull-making workshop Oct. 7 at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center in Flagstaff. Community members…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Oct. 20
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates October, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events October, East Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events October, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events October, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events October, Tuba…
NAU update for Oct. 19
President Cheng highlights NAU’s successes, future of possibilities Hundreds gathered for the campus forum held Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the High Country Conference Center NAU’s choral department welcomes the changing season with fall concert NAU Bookstore to host several author…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Oct. 18
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter October Family Movie Night: October 25th CAA’s Annual Through the Eyes of a Child Luncheon Upcoming Election…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Oct. 17
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Greetings! Our 5th annual “Mustang Roundup” fundraising event will be happening this week. Students get pledges from family and friends and then get to choose from several physical…
KNAU update for Oct. 14
News: Final Presidential Debate October 19th Earth Notes: Reconciliation Ecology Brain Implant Restores Sense Of Touch To Paralyzed Man Tiny Fitness Trackers Reveal ‘Secret Life’ of Arctic Squirrels Bob Dylan, Titan Of American Music, Wins 2016 Nobel Prize In Literature…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Oct. 13
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates October, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events October, East Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events October, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events October, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events October, Tuba…
NAU update for Oct. 13
NAU Homecoming festivities continue NAU joins Lowell Observatory to honor the legacy of its founder NAU Theatre begins 2016-17 season Spotlight: Steve Burrell, Ricky Roberts, Don Carter, Larry MacPhee, Lori Rubino-Hare and Jo’el Kaye • Todd Welch • Jonathan Pringle • Jerry Anderfuren, Alexander Thomas, Lucas…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Oct. 11
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Arizona @ Work October Calendar Creative Aging Workshop LOCKs: Preschool – The Planets in Our Solar System:…
City of Flagstaff announces new library hours
FLAGSTAFF – The main Downtown Library announces new Sunday hours starting October 16, 2016. The Downtown Library will open on Sundays from 10am-2pm and the East Flagstaff Community Library will continue their current Sunday hours of 1:00pm – 5:00pm. Refer to schedule and…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Oct. 10
Thank you Tory! In honor of Tory Syracuse’s first year as Executive Director, we’ve collected a few quotes from current and past F3 Board Members: Tory has been an incredible Executive Director this first year at F3! Her heart, work…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Oct. 10
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Greetings! Did you know if you eat at Coco’s Restaurant, 10% goes back to Sinagua? Just have your server put a copy of your receipt in…
KNAU update for Oct. 7
PLEDGE DRIVE LITE. WE DID IT! Thanks to the generous and timely support of YOU – our listeners – we not only met our fall fundraising goal without interrupting programming, we hit it early AND exceeded it, again! We’re grateful to everyone who…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Oct. 6
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates October, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events October, East Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events October, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events October, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events October, Tuba…
NAU update for Oct. 6
Homecoming 2016: Once Upon a Time at NAU Phoenix Suns wrap up NAU training camp NAU’s new exhibit celebrates 50 years as a university NAU celebrates Disability Heritage Month Spotlight: NAU Health Professions and NAU Social Work • Christopher Lanterman •Annette McGivney • Lanita Collette • Rebecca…
ECONA: Sunnyside’s Market of Dreams
Entrepreneurship is rarely easy, and the challenges multiply for micro-business ventures that often don’t have access to traditional capital or a storefront where they can offer their goods and services. That’s why ECONA has always been supportive of those organizations…
CCC brings Adult Education to Havasupai Tribe
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College will begin offering Adult Education courses to the Havasupai Tribe in the Grand Canyon so tribal members can receive GEDs. The CCC District Governing Board unanimously approved an agreement with the tribe Wednesday, Sept. 28, during…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Oct. 4
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter New Census Data Finds Drop in Uninsured Children in Arizona Upcoming Election Information Live2Lead: October 7th Saturday…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Oct. 3
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Greetings! Sinagua’s annual Mustang Roundup will be taking place on Thursday, October 20th. The PTO is looking for parent volunteers to help out with different stations…
Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present sugar skull-making workshop on Oct. 7
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present a sugar skull-making workshop from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Come learn the secrets of turning water and…
Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Celebration to be held Nov. 2 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
FLAGSTAFF — A free Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead Celebration will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center (The Basement), 224 S. Kendrick…
Flagstaff Communicators to present ‘Your Social U’ on Oct. 13
It’s time to get your business on social media! with the Flagstaff Communicators Boost your business! One lucky participant will be chosen to receive a LIVE profile set-up/review on social media from our team of experts. Flagstaff Communicators luncheon presentation from…
Celebraciones de la Gente returns for lively Day of the Dead celebration on Oct. 22, 23
Member preview to be held Oct. 21, with inaugural evening showing of altars starting at 5 p.m. Oct. 22. FLAGSTAFF — It’s Lucky 13 for Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, which presents its 13th annual Celebraciones de la Gente from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.…
Want a free link to your business’ or organization’s website? Sign up to be a distribution point for AmigosNAZ
The Hispanic Heritage Month special newsprint edition of AmigosNAZ is now available in a growing number of locations throughout Northern Arizona. Want a free link to your business’ or organization’s website? Sign up to be a distribution point for AmigosNAZ…
KNAU update for Sept. 30
PLEDGE DRIVE LITE ON NOW! Support the programs you love and Arizona Public Radio by going online to KNAU.org and donating now or by becoming a monthly sustaining member. We are at $116,000 of our $175,000 goal with one week left. Once we hit…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Sept. 29
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates September, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events September, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events September, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events September, Tuba City Public Library announces upcoming…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Oct. 27
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates October, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events October, East Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events October, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events October, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events October, Tuba…
The Literacy Center: October at Full Circle Trade & Thrift
Get involved with Full Circle during the month of October and support literacy for all! October is almost here and, with your help, we are going to have an outstanding month at Full Circle. Along with our partner, the Northern…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Sept. 26
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Greetings! The volleyball schedule is out! Click here to see. Stay updated about Cross Country events at the website. Here is the Flagstaff Library September Calendar of events.…
Flagstaff Public Library to present Día de los Muertos Spanish Storytime on Oct. 29
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Public Library will present a Día de los Muertos Spanish Storytime at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at 300 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Call 928-213-2381 or vist www.flagstaffpubliclibrary.org
Hispanic Heritage Month special newsprint edition of AmigosNAZ now available throughout the region
The Hispanic Heritage Month special newsprint edition of AmigosNAZ is now available in a number of locations throughout Northern Arizona. Please see our list of growing distribution locations below. Also, send an email to fmoraga@amigosnaz.com if you wish to become a distribution…
First Things First: Incorporate Art into STEM education at an early age
(CCC&Y Reminder: Flagstaff Festival of Science Begins Sept. 23) By Cynthia Pardo, First Things First Photo courtesy of First Things First Toddlers and preschoolers learn naturally by exploring and experimenting. What appears to adults as play is really forming and…
KNAU update for Sept. 23
PLEDGE DRIVE LITE ON NOW! You can support the programs you love and Arizona Public Radio by going online to KNAU.org and donating now or becoming a monthly sustaining member and help us reach our goal of $175,000 by October 7th. For…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Sept. 22
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates September, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events September, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events September, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events September, Tuba City Public Library announces…
NAU update for Sept. 21
NAU supports Achieve60AZ initiative to advance education across the state Phoenix Suns return to NAU for 20th anniversary training camp President Cheng discusses innovation in education during CETYS anniversary seminar NAU named top institution by Times Higher Education Regents to…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Sept. 20
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Healthy Living Workshop: September 30th 3rd Annual Star Party: September 22nd-24th Camp Mourning Star Saturday Studio for…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Sept. 19
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Greetings! The volleyball schedule is out! Click here to see . Stay updated about Cross Country events at the website. Here is the Flagstaff Library September Calendar…
LULAC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by Urging Latinos to Register to Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hispanic Heritage Month is a time when our nation reflects on the contributions Hispanics have made to our history and culture. For the third year, LULAC joins the Hispanic Heritage Month of Action campaign in an effort to encourage the…
In the News: FALA Volunteer Corps
FALA Volunteer Corps | Our Mission Our group is new, and as such, most of our followers haven’t gotten an opportunity to learn WHY we exist. In short, we love community and the arts, and believe in this school! Our…
KNAU update for Sept. 16
PLEDGE DRIVE LITE BEGINS TODAY! You can support the programs you love and Arizona Public Radio by going online to KNAU.org and donating now or becoming a monthly sustaining member and help us reach our goal of $175,000 by October 7th. For…
NAU update for Sept. 16
Engineering program earns top 50 spot in ‘U.S. News’ rankings NAU’s International Pavilion recognized for environmental excellence Governor Ducey proclaims Arizona GEAR UP Week Nominations sought for President’s Distinguished Teaching Fellows Award Spotlight: President Cheng • Harun Mehmedinovic • Northern Arizona University
Flag Tech Talk to present: ‘LinkedIn Tips & Tricks’ on Sept. 21
FLAGSTAFF — Flag Tech Talk will present a discussion on “LinkedIn Tips & Tricks” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Bookmans, Flagstaff. Presented by Joe Bodin of Reliable Web Designs. Are you taking advantage of the top professional social media network? LinkedIn has a wealth…
Live 2 Lead Women’s Leadership Retreat to be held 23
FLAGSTAFF — Lancaster Consulting will present “Radical Self Care: How to be productive and happy without burnout,” from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 in Flagstaff. Click here for more information.
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Sept. 5
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Pathways Youth Program Through the Eyes of a Child Luncheon in October Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Sept. 5
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Greetings! Interested in participating in a focus group for St. Mary’s Food Bank? Participate and Receive a $20 gift card We are collecting Box Tops again. Please…
KNAU update for Sept. 2
NAU Archaeologist Jaime Awe Describes ‘Unbelievable’ Find in Belize Earth Notes: The Birdseye Expedition NAU Scientist: Mysterious Mars Streaks Aren’t Liquid Water Brain Food: First All-Electric Raft Launches On Colorado River Georgetown Will Offer An Edge In Admissions To Descendants…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Sept. 1
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates September, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events September, Page Public Library announces upcoming children’s events September, Page Public Library announces upcoming teen events September, Tuba City Public Library announces…
Woman to Woman Forum to be held in Flagstaff on Oct. 3
On Monday Oct. 3rd at 3324 North Captain Colton Lane from 4:30 until 7 p.m. Come and join us for an opportunity to hear from the women who are part of our City Council or running to represent us.We will…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 30
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Council to Discuss Proposed Regional Plan Amendments Tomorrow (8/30) Interested in Joining the Daily Sun‘s Editorial Board? Share Our Voting Video! F3 Annual Gala Tickets Now Available – Get Yours Today!
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 30
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Weekly Update. Click here to see the latest newsletter Back to School Night ~ August 30th Live2Lead: October 7th New Information for the TLC Support Group…
You are invited to Friends of Flagstaff’s Future Annual Gala on Oct. 1
FLAGSTAFF — You are invited to Friends of Flagstaff’s Future Annual Gala from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1 at the Branigar-Chase Auditorium Museum of Northern Arizona. Come and join the fun-filled celebration, and support 21 years of F3 working to…