FLAGSTAFF — The Third Annual Killip Kindness Run/Walk 2K, 5K will be held Saturday, April 30 at the Coconino High School track. $5 suggested donation or canned food items All donations will go to the Flagstaff Family Food Center Wear your…
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Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present youth art class on May 6
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present a youth art class led by Gabe Schmadel at 6:15 p.m. Friday, May 6 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cultural Center, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Open to children ages 5 to 12.…
Nonprofits statewide to benefit from Arizona Gives Day on April 5
The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth is one of a number of nonprofit organizations statewide that will benefit from the annual Arizona Gives Day on Tuesday, April 5. Arizona Gives Day, hosted by the Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits and the Arizona…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 4
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 4 Click here to see the latest newsletter. Support Our Get-Out-the-Local-Vote Campaign on Arizona Gives Day Tomorrow! (April 5) Your Voice Needed to Protect Parks & Open Space Tomorrow at Council Campaign for a Greater Buffalo…
Leather-working class for Beginners on April 9
Everyone is invited to a leather-working class for beginners. You will leave with something you make on Saturday, April 9 from noon until 3 p.m. at the Market of Dreams, 2532 E. 7th Avenue, Flagstaff. This hands-on class is for…
Read and Rise Radio Forum to be held on KTNN 660 AM/KWRK 96.1 FM on April 12
In honor of the Week of the Young Child™ sponsored by the NAEYC*, the Navajo Nation Regional Partnership Council of First Things First in partnership with Save the Children and Reach Out and Read will be hosting the Read and Rise…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for April 5
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for April 5. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Nonprofits statewide to benefit from Arizona Gives Day on April 5 Market Workshop Read and Rise…
RSVP today for ‘Creating Visual Content’ on April 14 and Win a Free Lunch!
“Creating Visual Content” will be the topic of the next Flagstaff Communicators luncheon presentation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 14th at The Oakmont in Flagstaff. Tim Fox of The Graphic Bean will present “Sharing Your Story with Compelling Video and Photos.” The session as part…
Flag Tech Talk to present: ‘Search Engine Optimization (SEO)’ on April 20
FLAGSTAFF — Flag Tech Talk will present a discussion on “Search Engine Optimization (SEO)” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 20 at Bookmans, Flagstaff. Presented by Joe Bodin of Reliable Web Designs. Having a website doesn’t mean anyone is ever going to find it! One…
Miss Cleo’s Tea party, a fundraiser to support the Cleo Murdock Community Center, to be held April 24
Miss Cleo’s Tea Party is a fun-fundraiser for the Murdoch Community Center. Funds will be used to support the NAU Federal Work-study program students who work at the Murdoch Center. They staff the building about 40 hours a week which…
CHAC to present second annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast on April 1
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council will present the second annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, April 1 at Tacos Los Altos Westside, 2500 S. Woodlands Village, Flagstaff. The event will honor Hispanic veterans,…
MEChA de NAU to present César Chávez Week March 30 through April 5
FLAGSTAFF — MEChA de NAU to present César Chávez Week March 30 through April 5. **Events free to NAU Students and Flagstaff Community** Wednesday March 30th: Gallery Day 1 Time: 6-8pm Location: LEADS Center (NAU Campus) Thursday March 31st: Gallery…
It’s Full STEAM Ahead at the Flagstaff Early Childhood Fair on Saturday, April 9
FLAGSTAFF — Join the fun at the 6th annual Flagstaff Early Childhood Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday April 9 at Flagstaff High School, 400 W. Elm St., Flagstaff. From gardening to exploring the cosmos, this children’s resource fair, will bring fun hands…
Market of Dreams / Mercado de Sueños to hold 1st year anniversary celebration on March 26
FLAGSTAFF — The Market of Dreams / Mercado de Sueños will hold its 1st year anniversary celebration from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 26 at 2532 E. 7th Ave., Flagstaff. The event includes: Live performances throughout the day with…
Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños to present ‘Ms. Gloria’s Sweet Box Pary Tea & Old School Jams on March 20
FLAGSTAFF — Ladies, grab your girlfriends, come gab and relax at Ms. Gloria’s Sweet Box Party on Sunday, March 20 anytime between 12:30 and 3:00 p.m. at the Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños. Enjoy your favorite tea and…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Feb. 29
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Feb. 29. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Public Comment on The Hub Continues Tomorrow (3/1) at Council Join F3 for Get-Out-the-Local-Vote Campaign Kick-Off, 3/7 Earth Day Upcycled Art Fashion Show, 4/23 F3 Awarded Full…
Flagstaff Communications to present ‘Content Writing — Writing for Readability’ on March 10
Flagstaff Communicators will present Content Writing — Writing for Readability” as part of its new monthly #CommunicateU education program from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 10 at The Oakmont, 2380 N. Oakmont Drive, Flagstaff. Starla Collins of Shooting Star Companies will provide information on creating…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council agendas for meetings for Feb. 23. Live streaming available due to limited space
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. Due to an anticipated large public attendance at the public hearing, and limited space within the City Council Chambers, chairs and…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Feb. 23
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Feb. 23. Click here to see the latest newsletter. CCC&Y’s Annual Conference in the name of Child Abuse Prevention – March 31st Busy Fingers: Stories…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future to benefit from 3rd annual Beer & Gear Expo on Feb. 19
FLAGSTAFF — Friends of Flagstaff’s Future will benefit from the 3rd annual Beer & Gear Expo starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 at The Orpheum. Click here for more information.
Flagstaff Public Schools to hold Kindergarten Open House & Registration on Feb. 24
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) elementary schools are hosting Kindergarten Open House and Registration events for incoming kindergarten students and their families on Wednesday, February 24th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Students entering kindergarten in summer 2016 must…
‘Flagstaff Love-In — A Celebration of Diversity’ to be held Feb. 13
FLAGSTAFF — “Flagstaff Love-In — A Celebration of Diversity” will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Carlos Montoya Senior Center, 245 N. Thorpe Road, Thorpe Park. Join us in a Celebration of Diversity, sharing our community’s…
Canceled: Speak Up On Student Housing to hold roundtable discussion on student housing on Feb. 1
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future FLAGSTAFF — Due to the snowy weather forecast for the day, tonight’s Speak Up panel on student housing has been canceled. We are currently working to reschedule the event and will let you know as soon…
Paint and Wine in the Pines scheduled for Our Lady of Guadalupe on March 4
FLAGSTAFF — “Paint and Wine in the Pines” is scheduled to return to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cultural Center “The Basement” from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday March 4 at 224 N. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Click here to…
Sunnyside Drug-Free Awareness & Education Coalition seeking vendors for inaugural ‘Springing Youth & Families Forward Event’ on March 5
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Drug-Free Awareness & Education Coalition is seeking vendors for its inaugural ‘Springing Youth & Families Forward Event’ from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at the Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños,…
Film screening of ‘Latino Americans — 500 Years of History’ to be held in Flagstaff on March 9
FLAGSTAFF — The free film screening of “Latino Americans — 500 Years of History” will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 Wednesday, March 9 at The Murdoch Community Center, 203 E. Brannen Ave., Flagstaff. Presented by the Mudoch Center and…
Flag Tech Talk to present: ‘Cyber Security’ on March 16
FLAGSTAFF — Flag Tech Talk will present a discussion on “Cyber Security” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 at Bookmans, Flagstaff. A cyber attack or data breach can have a major impact on both big and small businesses. Join Flag Tech Talk in March…
Coconino County Comprehensive One Stop announces February workshop calendar
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Comprehensive One Stop has announced its February workshop calendar. Coconino County Comprehensive One Stop is located at Goodwill’s Job Connection. Click here for the calendar.
Art Auction supporting NAU Austrian Refugee Integration Project set for Jan. 30
FLAGSTAFF — This summer, faculty and students from Northern Arizona University plan on taking a trip to Austria to study and film what is happening with various refugee groups as they learn to integrate into Austrian society. To get there, the…
Flagstaff Latin Dance Collective and Grand Canyon Salsa Festival to present Suave Bachata Workshop with Frankie & Sade at Tranzend Studio Fitness on Jan. 31
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Latin Dance Collective and Grand Canyon Salsa Festival will present a Suave Bachata Workshop with Frankie & Sade at Tranzend Studio Fitness from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 at Tranzend Studio Fitness, 417 W. Santa…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council agenda for meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2. Click here for the agenda.
Reminder About Continuation of Flagstaff Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting on The Hub Student Housing Development on Feb. 3
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future FLAGSTAFF — Reminder: The Planning & Zoning Commission did not make any decisions regarding the rezoning or conditional use permits requested by The Hub. The meeting on these topics will be continued on February 3 at…
Inter-Tribal, African American and Coconino Hispanic Advisory Councils Seek Members. Next joint meeting is Feb. 3
FLAGSTAFF —The public is invited to a meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3 to learn more about serving on the County’s three diversity councils. The councils invite individuals from all backgrounds to attend a meeting and/or apply to be…
Market of Dreams offers Christmas Eve Special
The Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños is presenting a “Christmas Eve Special” with 20 percent off on every item in the store through 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 24. The market is a great place to find…
In Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Fire Dancers return to Flagstaff for performance at NAU’s ‘Indigenous Bash’
FLAGSTAFF — The In Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Fire Dancers returned to Flagstaff for performance at NAU’s “Indigenous Bash” on Nov. 7 at the University Union Fieldhouse. The group recently performed at the 12th annual Celebraciones de la Gente at the Museum…
Winslow community comes out to support Día de los Muertos
WINSLOW — Día de los Muertos returned to Winslow with a display of altars / ofrendas, sugar skull and paper flower-making workshops and performances by Winslow Ballet Folklorico on Nov. 1, 2015 at the Snowdrift Art Space. The third annual celebration…
MEChA de NAU to celebrate Día de Los Muertos on Nov. 7
FLAGSTAFF — MEChA de NAU will present its annual Día de Los Muertos procession and celebration starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 at the NAU Union Amphitheatre. The procession will then proceed to the Murdock Center, 205 E. Brannen Ave.,…
Celebraciones de la Gente 2015 comes to a festive conclusion
FLAGSTAFF — The 12th annual Celebraciones de la Gente came to a festive and fitting conclusion on Sunday Oct. 25 with the traditional blessing of the ofrendas / altars by In Tlanextli Tlacopan Aztec Fire Dancers, music by Mariachi Mexico Antiguo and the…
Celebraciones de la Gente continues at Museum of Northern Arizona
FLAGSTAFF — Celebraciones de la Gente got off to a rousing start on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015 at the Museum of Northern Arizona. The event continues through 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25. Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2015
12th annual Celebraciones de la Gente opens to the public on Oct. 24 for two-day celebration of Día de los Muertos
FLAGSTAFF — Final preparations were completed by Friday afternoon with the hanging of strings of papel picado and the adornment of nearly two dozen altars at the Museum of Northern Arizona as Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces prepared for the 12th annual Celebraciones de…
Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Specific Plan public hearing set for Oct. 13, 20
FLAGSTAFF — The Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Specific Plan is up for review by various City Commissions and Advisory Committees and public hearings with the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council this Fall. Several City Commissions have offered feedback on the La Plaza Vieja Neighborhood Plan, which…
Hispanic Heritage Month in Northern Arizona gets off to a musical start
From Folklorico dances to lectures and comedy performances, region gearing up for festive month By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ Hispanic Heritage Month is here, with festivities beginning with a folklorico dance performance and continuing through October with lectures, a comedy performance…
Local artist Gerardo Alvarado Vidal to be featured at monthly ‘3rd Fridays at Sunnyside Market of Dreams’ on Aug. 21
FLAGSTAFF — Local artist Gerardo Alvarado Vidal will be featured at the 3rd Friday at the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños marketplace from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 at at 2532 E. 7th Ave., at the Southwest corner of…
Sunnyside Vision Coalition Meeting to be held on Aug. 27
FLAGSTAFF — Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona has plans to work with Sunnyside residents for years to come. “Our aim is to support residents toward goals for their families and community,” the organization reported in a media release. “We invite…
Education training for Spanish-speaking parents to be held Aug. 19-21 in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Chicanos Por La Causa Inc., in partnership with Abriendo Puertas / Opening Doors and the Helios Foundation, will present A Training of Trainers! program from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19 through 21 at the Flagstaff Family Resource Center, 4000 N. Cummings…
Planning begins for Childhood Education Conference in Holbrook on Oct. 24
HOLBROOK — Community organizations are invited to participate as a exhibitor or vendor at the Childhood Education Conference on Saturday, Oct. 24 in Holbrook, conference committee organizers reported recently in a media release. “Our conference has grown in size and…
Flagstaff Back to School Fair to be held at Flagstaff Family Food Center on July 11
The Flagstaff Back to School Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 11 at the Flagstaff Family Food Center — Food Bank and Kitchen, 1903 N. Second St., Flagstaff. Sponsored by the Flagstaff Family Food Center, the second annual event will feature more…
Flagstaff honors Independence Day with annual parade
AmigosNAZ staff reports Local residents and visitors from around the state arrived early in Flagstaff to get a good vantage point for the annual 4th of July Parade held in downtown. A crowd estimated at 15,000 by some accounts lined…
Flagstaff celebrates Mariachi Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
AmigosNAZ staff reports Once again the sounds of violas and guitars could be heard when Mariachi Azteca de Sol from Tucson performed its annual Mariachi Mass on Sunday June 28 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Flagstaff. Father Patrick…
Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces presents annual Menudo / Posole breakfast
AmigosNAZ staff reports The aroma of posole and menudo filled the air when Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces presented its second annual breakfast following the Mariachi Mass on Sunday, June 28 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Flagstaff. Money raised…
Record crowd attends 2nd annual ‘Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada and Oldies Car Show’
AmigosNAZ staff reports Several hundred visitors flocked to the parking lot of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church throughout the day to attend the second annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada and Oldies Car Show” fiesta on Saturday, June 27. The free event…
Northern Arizona veteranos honored at Tardeada 2015
AmigosNAZ staff report Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces continued its tradition of honoring Hispanic veteranos in Northern Arizona at the “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada 2015” on Saturday, June 27 in the parking lot of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Veteranos were awarded certificates with…
Car show adds shine to Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada 2015
AmigosNAZ staff report Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces continued the “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada” tradition with a classic car show surrounding the festivities in the parking lot of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Flagstaff. Classic Fords and Chevys and chromed-out motorcycles added…
Mariachi Sol Azteca & Compania de Danza Folklorica Arizona make successful return to Tardeada 2015
AmigosNAZ staff report Calling Flagstaff their second home, Tucson’s Mariachi Sol Azteca and Compania de Danza Folklorica Arizona made a successful return to the “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada 2015” fiesta on Saturday, June 27 in the parking lot of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. The…
Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present ‘Summertime Tardeada’ on June 27 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
FLAGSTAFF, AZ — Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church and Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces invite the public to attend its second annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada” fiesta from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, June 27 to celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots.…
KSZN 101.5 FM — Radio Sunnyside now on the air
FLAGSTAFF — Community Radio station KSZN-Flagstaff 101.5 FM, Radio Sunnyside went on the air live with a short on-air ceremony at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 30, organizers reported in a media release. KSZN is Flagstaff’s first listener-sponsored Community Radio station to acquire a FCC construction…
Volunteers needed to help plan for 2015 ‘Grad Night’ on May 29
FLAGSTAFF — Calling all parents, family, guardians and friends of this year’s Flagstaff area high school grads! Be part of creating a FREE, safe and fun event called Grad Night, for our high school grads (FUSD, charter schools and homeschoolers)…
Market on the Move canceled for May 20
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Organizers report that the Market on the Move event scheduled for Wednesday, April 15 has been canceled. Market on the Move is a farmer’s market-style program where community members can get up to 60 pounds…
Fiesta de Mayo returns May 16-17 to Sunnyside, Flagstaff
Carnival opens Thursday, May 14 FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff Inc. will present its 20th annual Fiesta de Mayo on Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17 at the Greenlaw Village Shopping Center, 2160 N. 4th St., Flagstaff.…
Community health, information events set for May 16
FLAGSTAFF — “Ahoy to Summer — Anchors Aweigh to Health,” a Children’s Health & Wellness Fair, will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16 at the Flagstaff Aquaplex. Explore all of the fun summer activities and…