In This Issue -Update on Fracking Near City Water Supplies -Downtown Master Plan is Being Proposed -Planning and Zoning Goals for 2019 -Community Involvement this Week Donate Now Update on Fracking Near City Water Supplies Last evening, F3 showed…
Category: Family
First Things First March Parenting Newsletter
March 2019 Children’s books open a world of words and ideas Read Across America celebrates the birthday of Dr. Seuss and encourages everyone to pick up a book and read with a child. No one knows more about children’s books…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for March 5 — Congrats to our Contest Winners
“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook School Dance March 8th 5:30 to 7, dance ends *promptly* so please be ready to pick up your child. Don’t forget your lanyards! If you have any more questions feel free to reply to this…
KNAU update for March 1 — Possible Solar Outages
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 – March 1st, 2019 Possible…
Community asked to take Coconino County Parks & Recreation Online Survey
Master Plan Update February 27, 2019 Take the survey Shape Your Parks, Your Future We need your input! The Master Plan Survey is now available online. Earlier this month, a random sample of Coconino County households received a survey through…
District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Feb. 25 — Supervisors unveil of the Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act of 2019
February 26, 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 A Big…
Sedona Arts Center update for Feb. 26 — Two Expansive Exhibitions
Sedona Arts Center Hosts Two Expansive Exhibitions Artists Receptions March 1, from 5 to 8pm Sedona Arts Center proudly presents two brilliant exhibitions this spring. The March collection of artists in the Fine Art Gallery features bronze sculptures by Deanne…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 25 — PTO meeting this Wednesday
“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook PTO MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY! Hope to see many of you at the PTO meeting this week! If you have any more questions feel free to reply to this email and we’ll get back to you…
Coconino County, Flagstaff declare State of Emergency for record setting storm. See related regional snow storm information here
Most County Offices close through the weekend in response COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors are expected to affirm a State of Emergency Declaration on Tuesday, Feb. 26. due to the major snow storm that started late…
The Literacy Center update for Feb. 20 — Mountain Spelling Bee Bash, Arizona Tax Credits, and Volunteer Opportunities!!
It’s that time of year… Mountain Spelling Bee Bash, Arizona Tax Credits, and Volunteer Opportunities!! 23rd Annual Mountain Spelling Bee Bash Save the Date and get ready for the F-U-N! The 23rd Annual Mountain Spelling Bee Bash will be April 25th…
First Things First update for Feb. 20 — Veteran FTF Board members lauded for their expertise, insight and visionary leadership
News and happenings about First Things First February 2019 Veteran FTF Board members lauded for their expertise, insight and visionary leadership This year, three long-serving FTF Board members will complete their terms of service: Ruth Solomon, Gayle Burns and Nadine Mathis…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Feb. 20 — CAA opinion: Arizona Needs to Break Down Barriers Blocking Support for Kinship Families. See related stories here
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 Connections Spotlight CAA opinion: Arizona Needs to Break Down Barriers Blocking Support for Kinship Families. See related stories here All children who live in foster care…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 18 — We want to See You at This Month’s PTO Meeting on Feb. 27
“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook Hope to see many of you at the PTO meeting this week! If you have any more questions feel free to reply to this email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we…
Expect More Arizona — A Big Win For Arizona’s Multilingual Students
A Big Win For Arizona’s Multilingual Students Aside from Arizona’s 107th Birthday, we have something big to celebrate – Senate Bill 1014 (and House Bill 2184) passed unanimously and was officially signed into law by Governor Ducey (Feb. 14). This…
Summer ramada reservations available for County Parks
Coconino County Parks and Recreation will begin accepting summer ramada reservations on Feb. 19, 2019. There are 11 ramadas at four County parks available for rent. Ramadas are for hosting parties, reunions and get-togethers. They are available for rent seven…
KNAU update for Feb. 15 — States Weigh Bills Addressing Native Deaths, Disappearances
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 15th, 2019 States Weigh…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Feb. 13 — Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra’s Masterworks IV, Ardrey Auditorium Feb. 15
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 Feb. 13 — Registration now open for Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2019 Annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference on April 18
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 Connections Spotlight Registration now open for Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2019 Annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference on April 18 FLAGSTAFF— In recognition of…
United Way of Northern Arizona update for Feb. 12 — 2019 Recognition Event
Click here for the entire e-newsletter You are cordially invited to the United Way of Northern Arizona Recognition Event. We’ll be gathering at the Little America Hotel on Wednesday, March 6 at 11:30 am to celebrate YOU, our wonderful…
LAUNCH Flagstaff report recommends expanding preschool in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — When her son Demitrius was 3 years old, Kate Maragos felt guilty. As a mom of three, a Sunday school teacher, a volunteer and a long-term placement foster mom, Maragos was stretched thin. “Honestly I didn’t have much left…
Museum of Northern Arizona update for Feb. 8 — Last Chance to See Transcending Duality. Ends Feb. 10
Bring the kids or grandkids to MNA at 2 pm Saturday for some fishy fun. While you’re at it, sign them up for a week of fun at spring break camp. And if you haven’t seen the exhibition of Santa…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Feb. 7 — GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill, Arizona Snowbowl Fremont Restaurant & Bar on Feb. 9
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 Feb. 6 — Nominations now open for 18th Annual Arizona Out-of-School Time Awards of Excellence
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 Connections Spotlight Nominations now open for 18th Annual Arizona Out-of-School Time Awards of Excellence The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence is seeking nominations for the “2019 Arizona…
Sedona Arts Center update for Feb. 6 — Art Workshops at Sedona Arts Center
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Art Workshops at Sedona Arts Center Workshops offer an intensive experience that will provide inspiration and information to distill and practice for months and even years afterwards. A wide variety of disciplines and…
District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Feb. 5 — Registration is open for Colorado Plateau Economic Development Symposium on March 7
February 5, 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 Registration is…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 4 — Receipt Contest Deadline Extended
“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook Mark Your Calendars! 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……
NAU’s Mariachi Mar y Sol to hold fundraising concert in Flagstaff on March 2
FLAGSTAFF — NAU’s Mariachi May y Sol will hold a fundraising concert from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2 at the Hurley Theater, 400 W. Elm Ave., Flagstaff. The funds will be used for the group’s trajes de charro traditional costumes…
Rook takes knight for science at CCC
FLAGSTAFF — Shantia Nez, 12, seventh-grader from Kaibeto Boarding School, concentrated on her opponent’s move. Bishop overpowered pawn. “I like the curiosity of what’s going to happen next,” Nez said. Nez was one of more than 70 players at the…
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.…
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,…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Jan. 31 — “Exit Laughing,” Theatrikos Theater Company Feb. 1-3
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. 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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Siler Homes repairs completed
FLAGSTAFF — The underground gas leaks that were identified as part of a routine inspection at the Siler Homes public housing development have been successfully repaired and all required inspections have been completed. All residents who were temporarily relocated during the…
Sedona Arts Center update for Jan. 21 — Call to Artists — 39th annual members exhibition and sale
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Call to Artists! 39th Annual Member’s Exhibition 39th Annual Juried Members’ Exhibition & Sale March 1–31, 2019 PROSPECTUSArtists of all levels, working in all mediums are invited to enter into our Annual Juried Member’s…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Jan. 16 — Flagstaff BrewHaHa, High Country Conference Center on Jan. 19
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. 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…
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…
Community Services announces new hours at Williams Social Service Office
Coconino County Community Services announces new hours and days of service at the Williams office at 850 W. Grant St. Starting Jan. 15, 2019, the Williams office will be open on Tuesday and Thursday every week and will take applications…
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…
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…