Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Feb. 29. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Public Comment on The Hub Continues Tomorrow (3/1) at Council Join F3 for Get-Out-the-Local-Vote Campaign Kick-Off, 3/7 Earth Day Upcycled Art Fashion Show, 4/23 F3 Awarded Full…
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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 3
— CCCY COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 3. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit March 7, 3rd Annual Flagstaff Community STEM Celebration to be held at NAU’s…
Arizona@Work announces March workshop calendar
FLAGSTAFF — Arizona@Work has announced its March workshop calendar. Arizona @ Work is located at Goodwill of Northern Arizona’s Job Connection. Click here for the calendar.
Bertelsen accepts public works division director position at the City of Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Andy Bertelsen has accepted the position of Public Works Director and will begin working for the City of Flagstaff on March 28, 2016. Bertelsen was selected following a two-day interview process with three other candidates earlier this month. In…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 29
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 29. Click here to see the latest newsletter. March 23 — We have a lot coming up and would love to have more help in planning those activities. Please join us at our next…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 7
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 7. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Join F3 for Get-Out-the-Local-Vote Campaign Kick-Off TONIGHT! City Council Approves Rezoning for The Hub Indigenous People’s Day at Council Tomorrow Are You a Notary? We Need Your…
NAU’s President’s Corner for Feb. 26
A message from Rita Hartung Cheng During last week’s campus forum, I said that this is a university on the rise. That rings true on many fronts. We have shown that we can adapt. Yes, we all have to adapt during…
NAU update for Feb. 26
Northern Arizona University update for Feb. 26: NAU joins national effort to transform the first-year experience NAU researchers find lights in the sky on and ‘asteroids at home’ Thawing microbes accelerating carbon release NAU is not a secret for a…
KNAU update for Feb. 26
KNAU Arizona Public Radio update for Feb. 26: Navajo Nation Files Court Brief Supporting Redskins Trademark Cancellation New Generation of Research Drones Takes to the Skies in Northern Arizona Authorities Investigate String Of Small Fires In Oak Creek Canyon Report…
Heritage Grant Awarded to Collaborative Frances Short Pond Project
FLAGSTAFF — Willow Bend Environmental Education Center and the City of Flagstaff are pleased to announce that we are being offered a grant award of $33,960 for our successful Heritage Grant application titled “Frances Short Pond Wildlife Project”. Funds from…
Bilingual report: Tell us about your child’s health
Dear Parent/Guardian, The Arizona Department of Health Services has asked the Coconino County Public Health Services District for assistance in learning more about our children’s health. Children are our greatest resource and we care very much about their having access…
Flagstaff Communications to present ‘Content Writing — Writing for Readability’ on March 10
Flagstaff Communicators will present Content Writing — Writing for Readability” as part of its new monthly #CommunicateU education program from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 10 at The Oakmont, 2380 N. Oakmont Drive, Flagstaff. Starla Collins of Shooting Star Companies will provide information on creating…
NAU update for Feb. 19
Northern Arizona University update for Feb. 19: Cheng delivers message of achievement, aspiration at NAU campus forum Threat of cytomegalovirus far outweighs Zika risk Civil rights secret ingredient opened path to the middle class Ecuadorian grad student advances study and…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future reports on public comment on Feb. 23 for The Hub student housing project
— Friends of Flagstaff’s Future FLAGSTAFF — The City Council will hear the first public comment on the The Hub, a massive, dormitory-style student housing project proposed for the Mikes Pike/Phoenix Avenue area, starting Tuesday, 2/23 at 6 pm. F3 is opposed…
KNAU update for Feb. 19
KNAU Arizona Public Radio update for Feb. 19: Grand Canyon Officials Face Discipline After Report On Abuse Voter Registration Deadline for Presidential Primary Monday Mexican Gray Wolf Population Drops in Annual Count Poll Shows 80 Percent of Arizonans Support Grand…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council agendas for meetings for Feb. 23. Live streaming available due to limited space
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. Due to an anticipated large public attendance at the public hearing, and limited space within the City Council Chambers, chairs and…
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 High School and Flagstaff High School CyberPatriot Team Advances to the Silver Tier Regional/Category Round of Cyber Security Competition
A team from Coconino High School’s JROTC Program, comprised of students from both Coconino and Flagstaff High Schools, in Flagstaff, AZ recently concluded an exceptional round of competition in the eighth season of CyberPatriot – the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition.…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 22
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 22. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Block scheduling due to Galileo Testing on Feb. 24, 25. Pop’ems with Popham 8:00 am in conference room on Feb. 26. Mural Club sponsored…
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…
City of Flagstaff hires Shane Dille as new deputy city manager
FLAGSTAFF — City Manager Josh Copley selected Shane Dille as the new deputy city manager following national recruitment effort and a very rigorous interview process. The screening of 106 applications resulted in four finalists being invited to participate in a series of…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Feb. 16
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Feb. 16. Click here to see the latest newsletter. FTF: Call For Proposals Upcoming Strengthening Families Program Childbirth Education Classes Children’s Art & Yoga Classes…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Feb. 15
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Feb. 15. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Student Housing: What You Need to Know for Tomorrow’s Council Meeting Water Rate Study Discussion Back at Council this Wednesday, 2/17 Join Us for Beer & Gear…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 15
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 15. Click here to see the latest newsletter. No school Monday, Feb. 15 MIT-e fundraiser at Wildflower Bread Company on Tuesday, Feb. 16 PTO meeting at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council agenda for meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. Click here for the agenda.
City of Flagstaff: Explanation of the Public Hearing Process for The Hub
FLAGSTAFF — The Hub, a proposed student housing project on Mike’s Pike, has received a recommendation for approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission and will now come before the Flagstaff City Council. The Hub will be on the Council agenda…
NAU update for Feb. 12
Northern Arizona University update for Feb. 12: NAU interdisciplinary researchers receive grant to study concussion reporting behaviors NAU’s business college in top 10 ‘Best for Vets’ Record spring enrollment boosted by diversity Celebrate NAU’s Aquatic and Tennis Complex grand opening…
KNAU update for Feb. 12
KNAU Arizona Public Radio update for Feb. 12: Short Film Raises Concerns About Escalade Project NAU Study: Cells May Age Faster If Your Spouse Isn’t Supportive President Begaye to Sign Navajo Veterans Act Saturday Arizona Scientists: Gravitational Waves Offer New…
City of Flagstaff Selects Final Candidates for Public Works Division Director
FLAGSTAFF — After screening 29 applications and conducting 11 telephone interviews the City of Flagstaff has narrowed the candidates for the Public Works Division Director position to five finalists: Andrew Bertelsen is currently the Public Works Director for Coconino County. Bertelsen has…
Flag Tech Talk to present: ‘Tech Tools to Improve Your Communication’ on Feb. 18
FLAGSTAFF — Flag Tech Talk to present: ‘Tech Tools to Improve Your Communication” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Bookmans, Flagstaff. We will be digging into a variety of Tech Tools that will help you improve your communication and management of…
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…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Feb. 9
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Feb. 9. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Save The Date: Youth Basketball Tournament FTF: Call For Proposals Sam I Am: Young Children Are…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 8
FLAGSTAFF — Click here for the Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 8.
Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños announces February calendar of events
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños has announced its February calendar of business classes, workshops and community events. Click here to see the entire calendar.
City of Flagstaff seeks public input on 2040 Regional Transportation Planning
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization (FMPO) is working to update the Regional Transportation Plan. Public input is critical to its success. The plan, called Blueprint 2040, is federally required and addresses roads & streets, transit, bicycle facilities, the…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Feb. 11
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Feb. 11. 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…
Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona to present inaugural ‘Community Impact Awards Luncheon’ on Feb. 11
FLAGSTAFF — Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona will present its inaugural “Community Impact Awards Luncheon” at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 at the High Country Conference Center, Flagstaff. Click here to register or more information.
‘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…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Feb. 4
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Feb. 4. 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. 2
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Feb. 2. Click here to see the latest newsletter. FINAL REMINDER: Nominations Due for the 2016 Caring for Children Awards – Feb. For the Love…
Coconino Community College to hold Scholarship Seminar on Feb. 23
FLAGSTAFF — Scholarship season has begun and Coconino Community College would like to help students secure scholarship funding for the 2016-17 academic year. Representatives from the CCC Financial Aid Department and the Arizona Community Foundation will guide students through the process…
New Coconino Community College President Begins Feb. 1
FLAGSTAFF — Colleen A. Smith, Ph.D., arrived to work today as the new permanent president of Coconino Community College. “For me, it really is about the people,” Dr. Smith said of her desire to lead CCC. “Everyone I have met at…
F3 update: Student Housing Panel Discussion at ‘Speak Up Tonight’ at Firecreek on Feb. 8
— Friends of Flagstaff’s Future FLAGSTAFF — Tonight at “Speak Up”, we’ll be discussing the issue of student housing. We all recognize that housing in general is a scarce resource in Flagstaff and that more student housing is coming. How do…
Canceled: Speak Up On Student Housing to hold roundtable discussion on student housing on Feb. 1
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future FLAGSTAFF — Due to the snowy weather forecast for the day, tonight’s Speak Up panel on student housing has been canceled. We are currently working to reschedule the event and will let you know as soon…
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,…
Film screening of ‘Latino Americans — 500 Years of History’ to be held in Flagstaff on March 9
FLAGSTAFF — The free film screening of “Latino Americans — 500 Years of History” will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 Wednesday, March 9 at The Murdoch Community Center, 203 E. Brannen Ave., Flagstaff. Presented by the Mudoch Center and…
Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee to hold next quarterly meeting at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cultural Center on March 10
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee will hold its next quarterly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 10 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cultural Center (The Basement), 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Participants will: Receive feedback from…
Flag Tech Talk to present: ‘Cyber Security’ on March 16
FLAGSTAFF — Flag Tech Talk will present a discussion on “Cyber Security” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 at Bookmans, Flagstaff. A cyber attack or data breach can have a major impact on both big and small businesses. Join Flag Tech Talk in March…
Guest commentary: Community health workers pave the way for increased care coordination
— Shawn Thomas / Coconino County Public Health Services District Policy Analyst Betsy, an elderly woman whose only spoken language is Navajo, had test results that were indicative of some serious health issues which could lead to diabetes-induced blindness and kidney failure.…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Jan. 28
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Jan. 28. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Fredonia Elementary receives National Park Foundation grant Students, community leaders share their vision for Flagstaff in 2050…
NAU’s President’s Corner
A message from Rita Hartung Cheng The new year has gotten off to a running start, and this week we visited with elected officials as the Legislature began public hearings on the budget. We appreciate Governor Ducey’s budget recommendation to begin to…
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:…
Coconino County Comprehensive One Stop announces February workshop calendar
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Comprehensive One Stop has announced its February workshop calendar. Coconino County Comprehensive One Stop is located at Goodwill’s Job Connection. Click here for the calendar.
Art Auction supporting NAU Austrian Refugee Integration Project set for Jan. 30
FLAGSTAFF — This summer, faculty and students from Northern Arizona University plan on taking a trip to Austria to study and film what is happening with various refugee groups as they learn to integrate into Austrian society. To get there, the…
Flagstaff Latin Dance Collective and Grand Canyon Salsa Festival to present Suave Bachata Workshop with Frankie & Sade at Tranzend Studio Fitness on Jan. 31
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Latin Dance Collective and Grand Canyon Salsa Festival will present a Suave Bachata Workshop with Frankie & Sade at Tranzend Studio Fitness from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 at Tranzend Studio Fitness, 417 W. Santa…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council agenda for meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2. Click here for the agenda.
Supporting a Carbon Fee & Dividend Resolution for Flagstaff to be presented to City Council on Feb. 2
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future FLAGSTAFF — On February 2, the Flagstaff chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL) will present a proposed resolution by the Flagstaff City Council urging the US Congress to pass carbon fee and dividend legislation. F3 strongly…
Inter-Tribal, African American and Coconino Hispanic Advisory Councils Seek Members. Next joint meeting is Feb. 3
FLAGSTAFF —The public is invited to a meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3 to learn more about serving on the County’s three diversity councils. The councils invite individuals from all backgrounds to attend a meeting and/or apply to be…