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…
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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…
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…
Desierto de Colores Ballet Folklorico de Holbrook a colorful addition to Tardeada 2015
AmigosNAZ staff report Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces continues to expand its free line-up of entertainment at the “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada 2015” fiesta on Saturday, June 27 in the parking lot of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Joining the festivities this year was Desierto…
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.…
Guest commentary: First Things First’s Top 10 Ways to Help Your Child Prepare for Kindergarten
Summertime is a great opportunity to help kids prepare for their first day of kindergarten. Today’s schools expect 5-year-olds to arrive with basic academic and social skills so they are prepared on day one to start learning to read, write…
June cover story: Stopping the summer brain drain for students
While Hispanic students have been making gains in classrooms during the year, summer becomes a crucial time to maintain those educational achievements By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ Summer vacation time is upon us. K-through-12 schools are busy completing their traditional…
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)…
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…
Mercado de los Sueños getting ready for Mother’s Day
FLAGSTAFF — Children are invited to bring their piggy banks to the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños to buy a unique gift for mom, organizers reported in a media release. “There are many possible gifts at a variety…
Next ‘Paint & Wine in the Pines’ to be held May 1 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center
FLAGSTAFF — The next ‘Paint & Wine in the Pines’ will be held at 6:15 p.m. Friday, May 1 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Artist Vangie Rodriguez will lead you…
FUSD seeks to calm, inform parents at community meeting on school safety
FBI launches task force to investigate Flagstaff and other incidents nationwide By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ After a recent series of threatening telephone calls to a number of schools within the Flagstaff Unified School District, parents feared for the…
Rally in support of tuition equality for DACA qualified students to be held April 30 at Flagstaff City Hall
FLAGSTAFF — A peaceful rally in support of tuition equality for DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) qualified students will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 30 at the Flagstaff City Hall, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff, organizers reported in a…
Bilingual report: Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona to conduct block observation in Sunnyside on April 25
FLAGSTAFF — Habitat for Humanity of Northern Arizona will conduct block observations in the Sunnyside neighborhood of Flagstaff on Saturday, April 25, the organization reported in a media release. “We will be taking notes solely on the physical aspects of each…
Northland Family Help Center to present ‘YouthFest’ and ‘Clothesline Project’ at Heritage Square on April 24
FLAGSTAFF — Northland Family Help Center will present “YouthFest,” the NFHC Runaway/Homeless Youth Awareness performance event from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 24 at Heritage Square, downtown Flagstaff. The event is designed to raise awareness about “Runaway/Homeless Youth & Child…