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Nov. 4 — NAU student organizations to celebrate Día de los Muertos
FLAGSTAFF — A variety of Northern Arizona University student organizations will celebrate Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff.…
Nov. 4 — Flagstaff FAF$A Workshop to be held at CCC 4th Street campus
By LAUNCH Flagstaff In partnership with LAUNCH Flagstaff, the Northern Arizona College Resource Center will be hosting a community wide FAFSA completion event at the 4th Street CCC Campus on November 4th. Filing the FAFSA is the first step to finding money for college.…
Nov. 9 — Folk singer Carlie King, Candace Candace Cassin to present ‘The Bisby Deportation of 1917: Songs, Words and Images’ at NAU
FLAGSTAFF — Folk singer Charlie King and Candace Cassin will present “The Bisby Deportation of 1917: Songs, Words and Images” at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9 at LA 136, Northern Arizona University. This year marks the 100-year anniversary of a dramatic and…
Day of Dead / Día de los Muertos celebrations on Nov. 2 at NAU, downtown Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — A series of Day of Dead / Día de los Muertos celebrations will take place on Thursday, Nov. 2 at NAU, downtown Flagstaff. The annual Day of the Dead Procession and Community Ofrenda with Emma Gardner will begin with…
Lighting of the ofrendas greet museum members during 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente reception
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — The Jaime Major Golightly Historic Courtyard was aglow with the flickering of hundreds of candles during the opening night reception of the 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente. The…
Visitors enjoy cultural performances, lectures on first day of 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — A record number of families lined up to take part in a sugar skull workshop before heading to attend dance, musical performances and cultural lectures during…
Community honors memories of families, friends with inspiring closing ceremony at 2017 Celebraciones de la Gente
Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2017 From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — A rousing performance by NAU Mar y Sol and the always moving blessing of the ofrendas closing ceremony highlighted the final day of the 14th annual…
Flagstaff City Council to hold work session on Oct. 31
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will hold a work session at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Click below for: October 31, 2017 agenda City Council Special Meeting (Executive Session) at…
NAU update for Oct. 27
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Oct. 27 NAU Homecoming festivities continue The Flagstaff community and Lumberjacks of all ages are invited to continue the homecoming celebration by watching the annual parade, tailgating and cheering on the NAU…
City of Flagstaff wins Recycler of the Year award
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff was chosen as the Municipality of the Year as part of the Arizona Recycling Coalition’s Excellence in Recycling awards. The award recognizes the City’s recent efforts to promote reduce, reuse, and recycle programming and minimize…
Oct. 28 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Retirement and Social Security’
Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be RETIREMENT and SOCIAL SECURITY. The conversation will center on preparing for retirement with special emphasis on Social Security, 401(k)s, IRAs and other retirement income sources. A list of items to…
Oct. 31 — City of Flagstaff to present Halloween Harvest celebration
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the annual Halloween Harvest celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 31 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Heritage Square (6 E. Aspen Ave). Festivities will include creepy carnival games, arts…
KNAU update for Oct. 27
Click here for the latest KNAU news Thank you for your support! 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 – October 27th, 2017…
City of Flagstaff — Winter parking restrictions start November 1
FLAGSTAFF — Winter parking restrictions begin Nov 1 and are in effect until Apr 1. During this time, parking on city streets and alleyways is prohibited from midnight to 7 a.m. The parking restriction allows the city to thoroughly plow the…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Oct. 26
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth October 26, 2017 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates October — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events October — Page Public Library announces…
Sheriff Driscoll Announces Selection of Chief Deputy Bret Axlund
COCONINO COUNTY — Sheriff Jim Driscoll is pleased to announce his selection of Bret Axlund to fill the position of Chief Deputy for the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO). Bret has been with the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) since January…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Oct. 24
Click here for the entire e-newsletter October 24, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News Become a Foster Parent! Young Readers’ Fest Halloween Harvest & 2nd Locals’ Night Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff Halloween Festival Pumpkin Walk and Fall…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Oct. 24
Click here for the entire e-newsletter In This Issue City Council Special Work Session 6:00 PM (Oct. 24) Murdoch Center Municipal Identification Card Overview Discussion re Rio de Flag Project Overview of Proposition 207 Intergovernmental Priorities Municipal Identification Card Overview…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Oct. 23
Click here for the entire e-newsletter sinagua middle school website Scheduled Events This Semester Health Notes Market of Dreams EAT AT COCO’S! Give your receipt to cashier and say its for SMS and we get 10% back!! Coco’s Location “proud…
NAU update for Oct. 20
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Oct. 20 ‘More dreams made possible’—President Cheng discusses NAU’s success, goals at Campus Forum President Cheng highlighted research, mentoring and the work of faculty and staff in helping NAU’s student population succeed in…
KNAU update for Oct. 20
Click here for the latest KNAU news Thank you for your support! 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 – October 20th, 2017…
City of Flagstaff releases mid-year review
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff recently compiled a mid-year review of City Council accomplishments. Highlights of this review include progress toward a range of City Council goals and priorities, including federal and state legislative advocacy, city legislative action, funding allocation, city…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Oct. 19
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth October 19, 2017 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates October — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events October — Page Public Library announces…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Oct. 18
Click here for the entire e-newsletter In This Issue Take a survey to tell the city where you think High Occupancy Housing belongs in Flagstaff Indigenous issues highlighted at October 10th council meeting Gala round-up TONIGHT: Transect-Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) meeting…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Oct. 17
Click here for the entire e-newsletter October 17, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff Halloween Festival Pumpkin Walk and Fall Fest Evening Halloween Tours Creative Kids: Painted Pumpkins Fall Festival Gathering of Native Americans…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Oct. 16
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Starting October 2nd thru February 15, 2018 Flagstaff Mall is offering a campaign called Elevate My School and Sinagua has entered as one of the schools competing to win top prize $ 3,000…
Celebraciones de la Gente returns to the Museum of Northern Arizona on Oct. 21-22
Member Preview will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20 FLAGSTAFF — Celebrate Mexican cultural traditions at the 14th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente, a lively Day of the Dead festival. Rooted in community, this weekend-long event is presented…
Oct. 24 — Laura St. John to present information on legal challenges facing Latin American immigrants and refugees in the U.S. and Arizona
FLAGSTAFF — On Tuesday Oct. 24 at 4 pm in LA 120, Northern Arizona University, Laura St. John, director of the Florence Immigrant and Refugee Rights Project, will give a presentation about the legal challenges facing Latin American immigrants and refugees…
Oct. 23 — A Taste of Flagstaff Halloween gala to benefit Victim Witness Services
FLAGSTAFF — A Taste of Flagstaff Halloween gala will benefit Victim Witness Services from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23 at the Flagstaff Ranch Golf Club. Click here for more information.
Oct. 26 — Northern Arizona College Night to be held at Flagstaff High School
Financial Aid Workshop to be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 at the FHS Career Center FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff High School will once again present the Northern Arizona Region College Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 at…
Oct. 25 — Historian Andrés Reséndez, author of ‘The Other Slavery,’ to speak on history of the enslavement and forced labor of indigenous peoples
FLAGSTAFF — On Wednesday Oct. 25 at 6:30 pm in SBS West 200, Northern Arizona University, historian Andrés Reséndez from UC Davis, will be speak about his ground-breaking work, which traces the history of the enslavement and forced labor of indigenous peoples…
Coconino County — Innovative job training program launches on Oct. 19
StartHere.jobs designed to build skills, workforce and hope for out-of-school, unemployed and disconnected youth FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Career Center is launching an innovative job-training program this month to reach individuals ages 16 to 24 who are not in…
Flagstaff City Council to meet Oct. 17
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will hold a work session at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Click below for: October 17, 2017 agenda City Council Meeting – FINAL More City…
NAU update for Oct. 13
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Oct. 13 NAU’s director of shuttle services named 2017 Homecoming Dedicatee Judy Manor started working for shuttle services as a bus driver nearly 20 years ago. Since then, she has led to…
KNAU update for Oct. 13
Click here for the latest KNAU news Thank you for your support! 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 – October 13th, 2017…
Nov. 14 — NAU No More Deaths, Latin American Studies to screen ‘award-winning documentary film, ‘Forbidden: Undocumented and Queer in Rural America’
FLAGSTAFF — On Tuesday Nov 14 at 7 pm in LA 136, NAU No More Deaths and NAU Latin American Studies will screen the award-winning documentary film, Forbidden: Undocumented and Queer in Rural America as part of the Immigration Awareness Series. You can view…
Local First ARIZONA update for Oct. 12
Check out some upcoming fun things to do! Fall Fest! A Celebration of AZ It doesn’t get any more Arizona than this! Saturday, November 4, 10 – 4 Hance Park, Phoenix, AZ Find Out More Taste Flagstaff! Come and join…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Oct. 12
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth October 12, 2017 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates October — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events October — Page Public Library announces…
Market of Dreams announces the Sunnyside Book Store
FLAGSTAFF — Looking for a good book? Welcome to the Sunnyside Book Store, located inside the Market of Dreams at 2532 E. 7th Ave., Flagstaff. The book store featured books from local self-published and small press authors from a variety…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Oct. 10
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Get You Tickets! The annual F3 Gala is this weekend and it’s going to be more fun and more substantive than ever! Entertainment from FlagShakes and Tiny Punches Exciting live auction featuring for once-in-a-lifetime experiences! An…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Oct. 10
Click here for the entire e-newsletter October 10, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News Masquerade Ball Anti-Bullying Event Pumpkin Walk and Fall Fest Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff Halloween Festival Make a Difference Day Storybook Fun with Curious…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Oct. 9
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Starting October 2nd thru February 15, 2018 Flagstaff Mall is offering a campaign called Elevate My School and Sinagua has entered as one of the schools competing to win top prize $ 3,000 dollar…
Oct. 16 — Jarabe Mexicano at Native American Cultural Center
FLAGSTAFF — Jarabe Mexicano, a band featuring traditional mariachi as well as rock and roll hits and reggae classics, is performing a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, at the NAU Native American Cultural Center (Bldg. 14). Jarabe Mexicano’s honors…
Oct. 17 — Dedication of the outdoor classroom at Frances Short Pond
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff’s Community Design and Redevelopment Department announces the completion and dedication of the outdoor classroom at Frances Short Pond Park. The dedication is scheduled for 12 p.m., Oct. 17, 2017. The classroom is located next to…
Oct. 10 — Coconino Community College to present Flagstaff Hispanic Pioneers with Breann Velasco
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College to present Flagstaff Hispanic Pioneers with Breann Velasco from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 at the Lone Tree Campus. Velasco will share her research on the on the experience of Latinos in Flagstaff and the…
Oct. 10 — Indigenous Circle of Flagstaff Presents findings, recommendations from six indigenous community forums
FLAGSTAFF — The Indigenous Circle of Flagstaff presents findings, recommendations from six indigenous community forums at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 at the Flagstaff City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Call 928-607-8848 or send an email to indigenouscf@gmail.com for…
Oct. 10-11 — NAU to screen, hold discussion on documentary ‘No Más Bebés’
FLAGSTAFF — Northern Arizona University’s Ethnic Studies will present the film screening and discussion with with Renee Tajima-Peña and Dr. Virginia Espino, producers of the Emmy-Award nominated documentary “No Más Bebés (2015).” The producers will host the first film in the…
Oct. 6 — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces to present annual Sugar Skull-making workshop
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present its annual Sugar Skull-making workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6 at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cultural Arts Center “The Basement,” 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Come learn the…
NAU update for Oct. 6
Click here for the latest NAU News Friday, Oct. 6 Washington Center honors NAU with prestigious civic engagement award The award recognizes NAU’s partnership with Northern Arizona Healthcare to reduce health disparities among Arizona’s Latino, Native American and rural populations.…
Flagstaff City Council to hold work session on Oct. 10
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will hold a work session at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 at the City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. Click below for: October 10, 2017 agenda City Council Special Meeting (Executive Session) October…
Inside Coconino update for Oct. 6
Greetings Coconino County! I am Rashida Suminski, the Public Fiduciary Director for Coconino County. I recently joined the County on May 30, 2017, where I have the pleasure to continue my role as the Public Fiduciary…
Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project five-year anniversary celebration to be held Oct. 13
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project (FWPP) is celebrating its five-year anniversary with a special community event on Oct. 13, from 6-7 p.m. at Mother Road Brewery, located at 7 S. Mikes Pike. The FWPP was approved by city voters…
KNAU update for Oct. 6
Click here for the latest KNAU news Thank you for your support! 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 – October 6th, 2017…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Oct. 5
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth October 5, 2017 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates October — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events October — Page Public Library announces…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Oct. 4
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Donate Now In This Issue 2017 Livable Community Award Nominees Indigenous Circle of Flagstaff presents at Oct. 10th Council Meeting F3 Gala is just around the corner – exciting entertainment, good food, and great…
Local First ARIZONA: Free Webinar: Holiday Marketing for Rural Businesses, plus upcoming events
The Arizona Rural Development Council (AZRDC) and Local First Arizona Foundation offer a monthly webinar series, Solutions for Rural Development,stemming from discussions at the annual Rural Policy Forum. This free webinar rotates topics that address various issues and solutions surrounding the development process specifically to rural areas. Solutions For…
Flagstaff ParkFlag begins Oct. 6. More City of Flagstaff news here
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff’s ParkFlag program begins Oct. 6 throughout the pay-to-park area. Starting Oct. 6., customers can purchase parking at any one of the 101 kiosks located in the pay-to-park area, via the online portal or by using…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Oct. 3
Click here for the entire e-newsletter October 3, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News Halloween Harvest & 2nd Locals’ Night Become a Foster Parent! Evening Halloween Tours End of Season Celebration Pumpkin Walk and Fall Fest Fall Festival Super…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Oct. 2
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Starting October 2nd thru February 15, 2018 Flagstaff Mall is offering a campaign called Elevate My School and Sinagua has entered as one of the schools competing to win top prize $ 3,000 dollar…