FLAGSTAFF — Applications are now available for the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program at Coconino Community College LSAMP is a National Science Foundation grant-funded program that provides free services to students that identify as an underrepresented minority…
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Through Nov. 20 — Basic Business Empowerment Training to be held in Page
FUSD notifies impacted individuals of Pearson data breach
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) has notified 6,597 students and 319 staff members that personally identifiable information was released during a recent data security incident via the Pearson AIMSweb 1.0 platform – a system that FUSD no…
Volunteer offers services to CCC’s veterans
FLAGSTAFF — Eric Eikenberry uses his experience in higher education and the military to assist Arizona Army National Guard soldiers at Camp Navajo with employment, education and financial counseling. Eikenberry works for Citizen Soldier for Life (CSFL), a program that “prepares…
Aug. 14 — Northern Arizona Region Re-Employment Center Grand Opening
PAGE — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Career Services, in partnership with the Salt River Project, the Navajo Generating Station (NGS) PERA Club and other community organizations, will provide re-employment services at the Northern Arizona Region Re-Employment Center. The center…
Board of Supervisors adopt FY 2020 budget
COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors adopted the County’s $215 million Fiscal Year 2020 budget during its public meeting June 25 This year’s County budget includes additional investments in capital financing, flood control and forest restoration. Some…
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for June 14 — Mary Rabago: Una Pueblerina Soñadora
Dear friend and partner, below please find information on the issues addressed this week. Please help us share links with family and friends. Programs can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube and Podcast [Stitcher in Android and Podcast in IPhone]; all…
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for June 7 — ‘It’s the Economy, Stupid’
Dear friend and partner, There is still room to register for our Lunch & Learn in Tolleson on Wednesday, June 12. Register today: https://aarp.cvent.com/d/9yqnl6/ Additionally, below please find information on the issues addressed this week. Please help us share links…
June 26 — Truth in Taxation hearing set to be held in Flagstaff
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County is publishing the Truth in Taxation notice, as required by Arizona state law, explaining potential changes in the amount of property taxes collected. Interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing which is at…
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for May 31 — Author Stella Pope Duarte: Raul H. Yzaguirre – ‘Seated at the Table of Power’ – Bio #1, more
Dear friend and partner, Below please find information on the issues addressed this week, and on an event taking place in Tolleson (registration is required). Please help us share links with family and friends. Programs can be accessed on Facebook,…
Flagstaff Miniumum Wage
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff’s voters (the electorate of Flagstaff) passed Proposition 414 (Flagstaff’s Minimum Wage Law), a voter initiative, with 54 percent of the vote in November 2016. Proposition 414 was amended by a supermajority of the Flagstaff…
United Way of Northern Arizona update for May 23 — 130 + 3904 + 5 million = VITA 2019
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for May 17 — Playwright James Garcia: “American Dreamer – Raul H Castro”
Dear friend and partner, Below please find information on the issues addressed this week. Please help us share links with family and friends. Programs can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube and Podcasts [Stitcher in Android and Podcasts in IPhone]; all…
Grant creates Center for Student Success to support all AZ community colleges
PHOENIX – The Office of the Governor, Helios Education Foundation, Pima Community College Foundation, and the Arizona Community Foundation have jointly awarded a $1,350,000 grant to create the Arizona Center for Student Success at the ten community colleges in the…
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for May 10 — Playwright Marcelino Quiñonez – ‘El Che’ and estamentos, Fideicomisos y Más #1
Dear friend and partner, below please find information on the issues addressed this week. Please help us share links with family and friends. Programs can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube and Podcasts [Stitcher in Android and Podcasts in IPhone]; all…
JKC creates scholarship for CCC construction students
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff-based JKC Inc. General Contractor has established a $1,000 scholarship at Coconino Community College for students wanting a career in the construction trades. “I think CCC is an integral part to the community,” said Jeff Knorr, president of JKC…
June 18 — Truth in Taxation hearing – Notice of Tax Increase
FLAGSTAFF — In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, the city of Flagstaff is notifying its property taxpayers of the city’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level. The city is proposing an increase in primary…
June 25 — Truth in Taxation hearing set
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County is publishing the Truth in Taxation notice, as required by Arizona state law, explaining potential changes in the amount of property taxes collected. Interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing which is at 6 p.m.,…
ECoNA update for April 17 — ACA Job Training Grants Application Open
Hello, There’s some good news for our small businesses in northern Arizona and around the state that I’m pleased to share with you today. The Arizona Commerce Authority is offering to reimburse businesses up to 75 percent of…
Flagstaff Community Development Director candidate meet and greet opportunities on April 12
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff invites the public to participate and provide feedback on candidates as part of the search for a new Community Development Director. The City Manager’s Office received a number of applications for the position and have…
Sedona Arts Center participating in #AZGivesDay on April 2
Click here for the entire e-newsletter April 2, 2019 is the big day! #AZGivesDay April 2, 2019 is a big day — save the date! We’ll be participating in #AZGivesDay, a 24-hour day of statewide giving, and would appreciate…
Next 12-week Basic Business Empowerment class to begin May 14 in Flagstaff
Individual Development Accounts (IDA) matching grants for business, college education also available FLAGSTAFF — The next Coconino County Community Services’ (CCCS) 12-week (36-hour) Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) will be presented from 6 to 9 p.m.Tuesday evenings, May 14th through July 30th,…
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for Feb. 8 — Seguro Social: el Qué Cómo Quién y Cuándo – #2 / Taxes: Reporting to Uncle Sam
Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! Below please find the links to the two topics addressed this week (programs can also be found in YouTube and Podcasts – all under AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection). Seguro Social: el Qué Cómo Quién…
April 8 — Coconino Community College FREE ED Talks Series: Flagstaff Economic Vitality Division Update
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Community College FREE ED Talks Series: Flagstaff Economic Vitality Division Update, will feature Trace Ward, Heidi Hansen, Dave McIntire, Barney Helmick and Gail Jackson at 6 p.m., Monday, April 8, 2019 in room B34 at the CCC…
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…
Flagstaff Minimum Wage Ordinance update
FLAGSTAFF — Starting Jan. 1, 2019, the hourly minimum wage in the city of Flagstaff will increase to $12 per hour. This increase is in accordance with Proposition 414 which was passed by voters in the Nov. 2016 election and amended…
United Way of Northern Arizona update for Dec. 19 — Help Keep Dolly Parton Imagination Library in Northern Arizona for Another Year
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Greetings! I hope you and your nearest and dearest are enjoying a wonderful holiday season. I wanted to reach out to you personally to ask for your support to sustain the Dolly Parton…
ADOT update — Public Safety Fee going into effect Dec. 1
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Beginning Dec. 1, Arizona motorists expecting vehicle registration renewals will see a new Public Safety Fee. The fee was established by state law to support public safety and Highway Patrol operations. The fee goes…
District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for Nov. 16 — Stuff the Bus Friendly Competition to Raise 500 Turkeys for Families in Need on Nov. 17
Coconino County Treasurer offers remote office hours
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Treasurer Sarah Benatar is offering remote office hours for taxpayers seeking help with their property tax bills. From Oct. 1 – Oct. 30, the Treasurer’s Office will be providing services at the Flagstaff Mall in partnership…
Through Nov. 20 — Next 12-week Basic Business Empowerment class to be held in Flagstaff
Individual Development Accounts (IDA) matching grants for business, college education also available FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Community Services’ (CCCS) 12-week (36-hour) Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) training is offered for Coconino County residents 18-years of age and older. Its purpose is…
Local First Arizona Releases First Edition of Greater Flagstaff Small Wonders Map
FLAGSTAFF — Local First Arizona has just released the first edition of the Flagstaff Small Wonders map, a pocket-sized guide featuring over 25 local restaurants, galleries, boutiques, venues, and experiences located in Flagstaff, Williams, and Winslow. All of the businesses included…
AARP Arizona to present ‘Be The Difference / Sé La Diferencia’ Social Security programs Sept. 25 in Nogales, Sept. 26 in Tucson and Oct. 3 in Yuma
AARP Arizona to present ‘Be The Difference / Sé La Diferencia’ Social Security programs Sept. 25 in Nogales, Sept. 26 in Tucson and Oct. 3 in Yuma. See below for more information: 9/25 / Nogales / Mariposa Comm. Health Ctr.: https://aarp.cvent.com/d/sbqj1v/…
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection Sept. 12 update — ‘EDUCATION – Student Loan Debt, FAFSA, Scholarships’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject of our radio program on Sept. 12 is: “EDUCATION – Student Loan Debt, FAFSA, Scholarships” You can can here the program on Facebook HERE Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook,…
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection ‘Legislation: How Bills Become Law’ update for Aug. 23
Dear friend and partner, greetings! Please know that our radio program no longer airs on Saturdays; it now take place on Thursdays from 1 to 2 pm (at KNUV 1190-am and 107.5-fm; station has Spanish programing but our show is in English).…
Flagstaff: Free backpacks with back-to-school shots and sports physicals on Sept. 8. See related back-to-school news here
The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) Clinic is providing free backpacks to students that come in for back-to-school immunizations or sports physicals while supplies last. Appointments are available at the CCPHSD Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff Monday…
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection moves to Thursdays. Next program on Aug. 9 focuses on ‘Veterans — Community Support Training’
Dear friend and partner, saludos! Please know that our radio program will no longer air on Saturdays; it will now take place on Thursdays from 1 to 2 pm. The subject on Thursday’s show will be: VETERANS – Community Support Training. Catch the programs also…
Washington Youth Leadership Seminar Student Application Available Now
Deadline: August 27, 2018 The LNESC National Office would like your help identifying outstanding Latino high school juniors and seniors for the 2018 Washington Youth Leadership Seminar (WLYS). This year’s seminar will be held from September 26, 2018 to September 30, 2018 in Washington,…
FUSD Teacher Supply Drive to be held Aug. 10-12. See related news here
FLAGSTAFF — School is just around the corner and so is the Teacher Supply Drive presented by Suddenlink. You can drop off supplies at either Walmart on August 10th, 11th & 12th! #SchoolSupplies #FUSD1 Please assist our teachers by donating new and needed…
Aug. 4 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Caregivers: Prepare to Care’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “Caregivers: Prepare to Care” Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…
CCC students become payroll professionals
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College student Evelyn Kerley Little said it was a “grueling” 10 weeks, but she made it. And now she’s certified to handle the payroll needs of the roofing business she and her husband run. “I do my…
June 2 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘SCAMS: Stealing Money & Identity’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ‘SCAMS: Stealing Money & Identity’ Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…
June 9 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Finances: Credit & Debt’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ‘Finances: Credit & Debt’ Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona…
June 19 — Truth in Taxation Public Hearing Notice of Tax Increase
FLAGSTAFF — In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, the City of Flagstaff is notifying its property taxpayers of the City of Flagstaff’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level. The City of Flagstaff is proposing…
Through June 28 — Office of Labor Standards hosting community trainings in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff’s Office of Labor Standards will be hosting community trainings on minimum wage standards. Trainings will focus on tipped employee regulations or records retention as it pertains to the Flagstaff minimum wage law. Trainings will be…
April 17 — Flagstaff Celebrates Community Banking Month
Community Banking Month highlights contributions to Arizona’s local economy this April FLAGSTAFF — April is known as Community Banking Month, an annual month-long celebration of community banks across the nation. Local First Arizona is celebrating by sharing stories of those…
March 31 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Lifestyle: The Pursuit of Happiness’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: LIFESTYLE: THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Ad on Facebook: Ad on YouTube: Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…
March 17 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘VA: History, Benefits, Resources’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: “VA: History, Benefits, Resources.” Ad on Facebook: Ad on YouTube: Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…
March 10 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Filing Taxes 101’
Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: FILING TAXES 101 Ad on Facebook: Ad on YouTube: Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona…
Through April 3 — Next 12-week Basic Business Empowerment class to be held in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Community Services’ (CCCS) 12-week (36-hour) Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) training is offered for Coconino County residents 18-years of age and older. Its purpose is to assist those who want to start, improve, and/or expand a micro-business —…
Property Tax Exemption Programs
FLAGSTAFF — The Assessor’s office is now accepting applications for the Widow/Widower and Disability Property Tax Exemption Programs. Arizona law offers several property tax exemption programs for individuals. This program reduces the taxable value used to calculate an individual’s property tax…
United Way of Northern Arizona update for Jan. 26
VITA Dates Announced United Way of Northern Arizona is again offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. This initiative provides FREE help with filing 2017 income taxes from IRS-certified volunteers for households with incomes under $85,000. Depending on the community, tax filers can…
Mobile Service Days offered in County Communities
The Coconino County Assessor, Treasurer and Recorder’s offices will continue Mobile Service Days in 2018. Each office will deliver the functionality and services regularly provided directly to communities throughout the County. Staff from each office will be available to meet…
Page CCC student receives new Spring to Success scholarship
PAGE — A student at Coconino Community College in Page will be springing to success after receiving a newly created scholarship. Marissa Tsinnajinnie of Bitter Springs received the first-ever Spring to Success scholarship to attend classes at CCC in Page. The…
Jan. 30 — Coconino County Community Services to present Tax Season Budgeting Class
Coconino County Community Services presents: Tax Season Budgeting Class When: Tuesday January 30, 2018 12 – 1pm Where: 2625 N King St Flagstaff, AZ 1st Floor, Ponderosa Room Contact: (928) 679-7453 to join the class Topics that will be covered:…
Jan. 20 — Coconino Community College to hold Financial Aid & Scholarship Fair
By Coconino Community College Coconino Community College will present a Financial Aid & Scholarship Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 at its Lone Tree Campus, 2800 E. Lone Tree Road, Flagstaff. Come learn about dozens of financial…
Coconino County Community Services to present Tax Season Budgeting Class on Jan. 30. See more Coconino County news here
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Community Services will hold a “Tax Season Budgeting Class” from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 at 2625 N King St. Flagstaff, 1st Floor, Ponderosa Room Topics that will be covered: Free Tax Preparation-Where can you…
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to resume live radio programming on Jan. 13
Dear partner and friend, greetings! Please know that we will not have live radio programs for the next four Saturdays (live programming will resume on January 13). Instead, we will air the following prerecorded programs: Fraud Watch Network with Frank…
AARP: The Season of Giving is Also the Season of Scams
As we enter the holiday season, it pays to be vigilant to avoid scams or slip-ups that could put a damper on your celebrations. Here are some ways to keep your holidays happy. Beware of deals. Be wary of those too-good-to-be-true…