Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates May Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events May, Page Public Library announces upcoming events May, Page Public Library announces upcoming events for teens,…
Category: Family
Sunnyside Neighborhood Association Inc. to present 21st annual Fiesta de Mayo on May 19-22
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association Inc. will present its 21st annual Fiesta de Mayo on May 19-22 at 2532 E. 7th Ave. at the Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños. The Carnival will be held Thursday and…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for May 17
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for May 17 Click here to see the latest newsletter. Flagstaff Youth Powwow Dance Next Kinship Workshop: May 19th Pregnancy & Postpartum Wellness Group for Women: May…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for May 9
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for May 9 Click here to see the latest newsletter. Pregnancy & Postpartum Wellness Group for Women: May 11th Next Kinship Workshop: May 12th Page Public Library…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for May 9
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for May 9. Click here to see the latest newsletter. *No school today, Monday May 9th. *The PBIS committee would like to thank Cabin Fever for the free passes! *The lost and found is…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for May 5
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates May Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events May 6, Page Public Library 3rd-5th Grade After Hours May 13, Page Public Library 1st-2nd Grade…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for May 2
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for May 2. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make Teacher Appreciation Week a special one for all of our Sinagua teachers, administrators and…
Bilingual report — Civic Academy: ‘I am an Immigrant and I Want to Go to College’ program to be held May 4
FLAGSTAFF — The Northern Arizona Interfaith Council will present the Civic Academy: “I am an Immigrant and I Want to Go to College” program at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 224 S. Kendrick St.,…
Flagstaff Community College Signing Day set for May 4
Dear Students and Families, City of Flagstaff and the Chamber of Commerce is hosting a College Signing Day to celebrate the senior class of 2016 making the important decision to pursue their post-secondary dreams. On May 4th, our seniors will…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for April 28
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates April, Page Public Library announces upcoming events April Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April 28, Save The Date: The 20th Annual Mountain…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for April 26
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for April 26. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Leading with your Mission Foster Family Forum Pregnancy & Postpartum Wellness Group for Women Feast…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for April 25
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for April 25. Click here to see the latest newsletter. This week is College Week at SMS to get kids thinking about opportunities available to them after high school. They will be participating…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for April 21
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates April, Page Public Library announces upcoming events April Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April 23, Page Public Library to present STEAM Mini Makers…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for April 19
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for April 19. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Flagstaff Library Calendar and Summer Reading Program Job Posting at Grand Canyon Youth Clinical Supervision Seminar…
CCC&Y congratulates 2016 Caring for Children Award recipients
Click on photo above to see a slideshow from the event Awards presented at the 2016 Child Abuse Prevention Conference and Luncheon FLAGSTAFF — They include foster parents who for nearly a quarter of a century have been tireless advocates for children…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for April 14
Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Updated — Summer (camps) Almost Here Upcoming Dates April, Page Public Library announces upcoming events April Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April 23, Page Public Library to present STEAM Mini Makers…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for April 12
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for April 12. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Upcoming Providing Support Courses Foundations of Compassionate Communication Training 2016 NACA Sacred Mountain Prayer Run Event…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for April 7
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for April 7. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit April, Page Public Library announces upcoming events April Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April 8, Fairy Tale…
Bilingual report: Third Annual Killip Kindness Run/Walk 2K, 5K set for April 30
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…
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.…
Consulado Móvil en Flagstaff el 23 de abril
FLAGSTAFF — Consulado Móvil in Flagstaff el 23 de abril a 9:30 am hasta 1:30 pm en Sinagua Middle School, 3950 E. Butler Ave. Programa tu cita a través de Mexitel: 1.877.639.4835. Internet: http://consulmex.sre.gob.mx/phoenix App: MiConsulmex
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 on…
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 — Education Update for March 31
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 31. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit April, Page Public Library announces upcoming events April Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events April 8, Fairy Tale…
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…
Free parent math workshop to be held at Killip Elementary on April 20
FLAGSTAFF — Please join Coconino County Transformative Learning Center and Coconino County Innovation and Development Department for a FREE parent workshop focusing on hands-on ways to support your child with math at home (Grades 3-5).
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for March 29
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for March 29. Click here to see the latest newsletter. The Raising of America Free Video Streaming Free Housing Seminar 2016 Awards of Excellence: Nominations are Now Open…
Early literacy starts before babies can talk
By Sam Leyvas / First Things First Every year, throughout March, classrooms across the nation celebrate the birthday of famed children’s author Dr. Seuss by hosting reading events for elementary school children. Did you know that early literacy starts way…
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…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 17
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 17. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit March, Page Public Library announces upcoming events March, Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events March 26, STEAM Early…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for March 15
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for March 15. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Dance Party at the Flagstaff Public Library: March 16th Pollinators and their Partners Workshop Save The Date: The…
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…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for March 1
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for March 1. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Spring Break Circus Camp – 2 More Weeks! Flagstaff Public Library Events for March Upcoming Lunch…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Feb. 25
— CCCY COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Feb. 25. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Feb. 24, FUSD to hold Kindergarten Registration March 7, 3rd Annual Flagstaff Community STEM…
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…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Feb. 18
— CCCY COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Feb. 18. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Feb. 24, FUSD to hold Kindergarten Registration March 7, 3rd Annual Flagstaff Community STEM…
Market of Dreams / Mercado de Sueños Market of Dreams to present ‘Festival of Dreams’ on Feb. 21
FLAGSTAFF — The Market of Dreams / Mercado de Sueños Market of Dreams will present its “Festival of Dreams” featuring live music, local artisans, crafters and food vendors from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 at 2532 E. 7th…
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…
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,…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Jan. 26
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Jan. 26. Click here to see the latest newsletter. CCCC&Y Board Meeting – Monday, February 22nd, 2016 – with Expect More Arizona, FINAL REMINDER:…
Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to participate again in the ‘Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe’
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will join with other groups in the annual “Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe,” with activities scheduled for Friday and Saturday, Dec. 11 and 12. The event traditionally includes a procession starting at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11 at Our…
MEChA de NAU celebrates Día de Los Muertos with procession, dance performance
FLAGSTAFF — MEChA de NAU celebrated Día de Los Muertos on Nov. 7 with a procession from the Student Union to the Murdock Center. Ballet Folklorico de Colores de Flagstaff then entertained the audience. Photos by Frank X. Moraga /…
Museum of Northern Arizona to present Niños Celebration on Nov. 14
FLAGSTAFF — The Day of the Dead celebration continues at the Museum of Northern Arizona, museum officials reported. Learn the traditional dances of Mexico in a lesson with Ballet Folklorico de Colores de Flagstaff and create Day of the Dead…
Snowdrift Art Space to present 2015 Día de los Muertos Celebration in Winslow on Nov. 1
WINSLOW — The Snowdrift Art Space, Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and the Winslow Arts Trust will present the annual Día de los Muertos Celebration from 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1 at 120 W. Second Street on Historic Route 66/Second Street in the heart…
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…
Sunset Magazine lists Celebraciones as one its its ‘“The West’s best Day of the Dead celebrations’
Sunset Magazine included Celebraciones de la Gente in Flagstaff as one of its “The West’s best Day of the Dead celebrations.” “The festival features the usual handicrafts, altars, and music, but with a hint of the Old West, thanks to the…
CCC&Y announces October events at Full Circle Trade & Thrift
By AmigosNAZ staff reports Show us your carving skills on Saturday, Oct. 24, with free face painting for children young & old on Oct. 31 from noon to 2 p.m. at Full Circle Trade & Thrift, 2 S. Beaver St., No. 100, Flagstaff…
Flu Season has arrived in Coconino County
Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) officials have announced that several cases of influenza have recently been confirmed in the county. All are recovering. This marks the beginning of the 2015-16 flu season in Coconino County. Coconino County Public Health…
Guest commentary: An Attempt to Dispel Myths About Immigration Law
By Elliot Alford / Alford Law PLLC There are many commonly-held misconceptions concerning the US immigration world. Below I will list some of these and attempt to explain-away their influence. It is possible for a lawyer or document-preparer to have a “connection”…
Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces prepares for Sugar Skull workshops
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces has begun preparations for its annual Sugar Skull workshops on Oct. 24-25 at the Museum of Northern Arizona and Nov. 1 at the Snowdrift Art Space in Winslow. The group has already created an estimated 100…
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…
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…
Read On Flagstaff seeking families in Sunnyside neighborhood
FLAGSTAFF — “Read On Flagstaff,” a literacy project within the larger Read On Arizona network of organizations and agencies, is seeking families in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Flagstaff to participate in the program. A Collaborative Literacy Project facilitated by the United Way…
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…