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Museum of Northern Arizona — November at MNA

Message from Mary – I hope to see you this weekend at the opening of Searching for a Bigger Subject, an exhibition of stunning watercolors by Tony Foster that compares two spectacular  landscapes – the Grand Canyon and Mt. Everest. For…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y’s monthly board meeting on Nov. 18 to feature information on Arizona Town Hall’s ‘Strong Families Thriving Children’ effort

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 Connections Spotlight CCC&Y’s monthly board meeting on Nov. 18 to feature information on Arizona Town Hall’s ‘Strong Families Thriving Children’ effort Jermaine Barkley of Steward Health Choice of…

Sedona Arts Center — OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA (OPA) 15th ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN PAINT-OUT is taking place in Sedona, Saturday, November 16th

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   JOIN US FOR A UNIQUE PAINT-OUT AND RECEPTION! OIL PAINTERS OF AMERICA (OPA) 15th ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN PAINT-OUT is taking place in Sedona, Saturday, November 16th! This one-day event will culminate in a…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Reminder No School Nov. 8 through Nov. 11

“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook Thanksgiving Break No School 11/27 – 12/1 THANK YOU GRIMALDI’S! Special thanks to Grimaldi’s Pizzeria for sponsoring our PBIS prizes for this month. They generously donated several “Certificates of Achievement” that can be turned in…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for Nov. 8 — DEMOCRACY: In The Healthcare System

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…

KNAU update for Nov. 8 — Burn Bosses, Happy Birthday Morning Edition, and more

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – November 8th, 2019 Workshop Trains Future “Burn Bosses,” As Forest Managers Struggle To Increase Prescribed Fire Prescribed burns have become the norm for managing forests—especially around Flagstaff, which is a…

Sedona Arts Center — Don’t miss these art classes and crash courses at Sedona Arts Center!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Upcoming Crash Courses & Classes at Sedona Arts Center iPhoneography Crash Course Saturday, November 9, 2019 Kelli Klymenko In today’s technological world, even professional photographers and artists are recognizing the iPhone as a…

Coconino County Offices closed Veterans Day

All Coconino County offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention will conduct business as usual. Records will be open from…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y to present ‘Self-Healing and Thriving Communities’ feedback events Nov. 21, 22

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 Connections Spotlight CCC&Y to present ‘Self-Healing and Thriving Communities’ feedback events Nov. 21, 22 Now that the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth has hosted international expert, Kevin…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Coconino County Offices closed Veterans Day

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   November 6, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up!…

Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau — Experience seasonal activities, history, and art with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and…

Update on DACA & Immigration Policy to be held Nov. 9 at Killip Elementary, Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — An “Update on DACA & Immigration Policy,” with attorney Daniel A. Rodriguez, will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 at W.F. Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff. *** “Actualización sobre DACA y Política de…

District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta — Winter Parking Ordinance Begins Friday, November 1st

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 District 2 News & Updates Visit our Website Winter Parking Ordinance Begins Friday, November 1st Coconino County’s annual Winter Parking Ordinance 2017-11 will be in effect between Friday, Nov. 1 and…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Reminder No School Nov. 8 through Nov. 11

“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook Congratulations to the Donut Party Winners! Mrs Busks class and Ms Wertz class THANK YOU to our wonderful group of Mustang Roundup Sponsors! DancEvolution Capstone Homes Billie McGraw – Village Land Shoppe Karen Flores –…

Día de los Muertos celebrations to be held in region with a Sugar Skull sale at Flagstaff First Friday on Nov. 1; at Killip Elementary on Nov 2

COCONINO COUNTY — A variety of spirited Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead celebrations will be held in Flagstaff, Sedona and elsewhere in Northern Arizona. Nov. 1 — Sugar Skull sale, for upcoming Día de los Muertos /…

Community comes together to remember departed loved ones at 2019 Celebraciones de la Gente

Photos by Frank X. Moraga • AmigosNAZ ©2019 By AmigosNAZ Local community members and visitors from around the world enjoyed a beautiful fall weekend strolling around the courtyard, listening to local family histories or performances by mariachi performers and folkloric…

County Winter Parking Ordinance begins Friday, Nov. 1

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County’s annual Winter Parking Ordinance 2017-11 will be in effect between Friday, Nov. 1 and Wednesday, April 1, 2020. The ordinance requires parking restrictions from County maintained rights-of-way during snow season and for the enforcement of parking…

County Finance Officer and Deputy Manager accepts position with PSPRS

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Deputy Manager and Chief Financial Officer Mike Townsend has accepted the position of Administrator of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) for the State of Arizona. The PSPRS Board of Trustees voted to appoint Townsend…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y presents successful ‘Self-Healing Communities’ event

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2019 Connections Spotlight CCC&Y presents successful ‘Self-Healing Communities’ event More than 300 people filled the High Country Conference Center to hear Kevin Campbell’s presentation on “Self-Healing Communities” on…

Halloween Harvest to be held on Oct. 31 at Heritage Square

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation department and the Downtown Business Alliance are hosting the annual Halloween Harvest on Oct. 31 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Heritage Square. Halloween Harvest was voted “Most Outstanding Community Event”…

Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau — Experience fall activities, Halloween, and art with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and…

Museum of Northern Arizona — November at MNA

Message from Mary – Nationally November is now recognized as Native American Heritage Month, which is a good step forward for the country. At MNA we have celebrated the people of the Colorado Plateau for more than 90 years, so…

Sedona Arts Center — Now Featuring Lydia Dillon-Sutton, Al Brown, Lyn & Ken Mikell, and Sue Horine – and representing over 100 local and regional artists!

FINE ART GALLERY Artists Reception November 1, from 5 to 8 pm During the months of November and December, the Fine Art Gallery is featuring artists: Al Brown, Sue Horine, Lyn & Ken Mikell, and Lydia-Dillon-Sutton. Join us first Friday,…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Mustang Roundup Results: Wow! $83,000 So Far

“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook THANK YOU to our wonderful group of Mustang Roundup Sponsors! Capstone Homes Billie McGraw – Village Land Shoppe Karen Flores – CNN Mortgage Pamela Harris – Coconino Appraisal Service Tommy Gabaldon – Coconino Repair &…

Final touches made for opening of the 16th annual Celebraciones de la Gente at the Museum of Northern Arizona

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2019 FLAGSTAFF — Friday morning was a whirlwind of activity at the Museum of Northern Arizona as community groups and museum staff made the final preparations for the 16th annual Celebraciones de la…

Community attends variety of events during visit by Mexican Consul

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2019 FLAGSTAFF — Jorge Mendoza Yescas, Cónsul General from the Consulado de México en Phoenix, was a busy individual last week attending two forums the day before the Consulado Móvil at Coconino Community…

CCC students see, up close, fire’s role in ecosystem

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Community College students strolled up the hill, a fine dust from their footfalls swirling in the breeze. Smoke from a nearby prescribed fire filled their lungs and cut the strength of the sun. Student Aryn Begay described…

Sedona Arts Center — Upcoming Crash Courses & Classes

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Upcoming Crash Courses & Classes at Sedona Arts Center iPhoneography Crash Course November 9, 2019 Kelli Klymenko In today’s technological world, even professional photographers and artists are recognizing the iPhone as a useful…

Flagstaff Convention and Visitor’s Bureau — Experience fall sights, Halloween, and spirited events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Zoom streaming to be held in Page for Kevin Campbell’s presentation on ‘Self-Healing Communities’ on Oct. 29 in Flagstaff

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019 Connections Spotlight   Zoom streaming to be held in Page for Kevin Campbell’s presentation on ‘Self-Healing Communities’ on Oct. 29 in Flagstaff Zoom remote streaming of Kevin…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — This Friday and Saturday – October 25 & 26, 2019 Join Us for the 4th Annual Navajo Bridge Star Party!!!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   October 22, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up!…

District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta — Coconino County Parks and Recreation Master Plan Public Comment Needed

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 District 2 News & Updates ‌ Visit our Website Coconino County Parks and Recreation Master Plan Public Comment Needed Join Parks & Recreation for an update on the department’s Master Plan!…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — It’s Mustang Roundup Week! Be sure to get in your last minute fundraising and submit your donations by Friday 10/25

It’s Mustang Roundup Week! Be sure to get in your last minute fundraising and submit your donations by Friday 10/25 Thanks to our Mustang Roundup Sponsors Karen Flores with CNN Mortgage Coconino Repair & Maintenance Tommy R Gabaldon 928-774-0565 Box…

Variety of events coming up in region including CCC Ed Talk on Flagstaff Consulado Movil Mexicano (Oct. 18), NAIC Immigration Forum (Oct. 18), Mexican Consulate visit at CCC (Oct. 19) and Día de los Muertos celebrations

COCONINO COUNTY — From programs featuring information from the Mexican Consulate to Día de los Muertos celebrations, a variety of events are planned in the region. Oct. 18 — Coconino Community College invites you to the Flagstaff Consulado Movil Mexicano Ed…

UPDATED Travel Alert: Plan for ramp closures on Interstate 17 south of Flagstaff Oct. 22

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Northern Arizona drivers who use northbound Interstate 17 should plan for an additional ramp closure at J.W. Powell Boulevard (Exit 337) next week, while the Arizona Department of Transportation installs pavement markings. ADOT advises…

Sedona Arts Center — The 15th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival Awards Night is Friday, October 18th!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Don’t miss these FINAL FESTIVAL EVENTS! Plein Air Party & Awards Night! Friday, October 18, 5–8pm This is it!  Don’t miss the excitement of the Festival’s Grand Finale!  Food and Wine!  Sales and…

CCC student aims to help in people’s presents, not futures

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College student Caitlen Kashinskie served this country in the U.S. Army for eight years – four active, four reserve. For much of that time, she was a paralegal specialist, and in civilian life, she continued that profession…

Flagstaff Convention and Visitor’s Bureau — Experience fall sights, spirited events, and theatre with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and…

CCC Seasonal Job Fair connects students with jobs

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College student Deshawnte Cardenas checked in with Coconino County’s Public Works Department and Rooftop Solar. “I want to get some more money for college and work when I’m not in school,” he said. He and classmate Kasey…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y to hold next monthly board meeting on Oct. 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019 Connections Spotlight   CCC&Y to hold next monthly board meeting on Oct. 21 FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth will hold its next monthly board meeting from noon…

Travel Alert: Plan for ramp closures on Interstate 17 south of Flagstaff Oct. 16 and 17

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Northern Arizona drivers who use northbound Interstate 17 should plan for ramp closures Wednesday, Oct. 16, and Thursday, Oct. 17, while the Arizona Department of Transportation installs pavement markings. ADOT advises drivers to plan…

Sedona Arts Center — The 15th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival is in full swing!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Don’t miss these upcoming FREE Events! Creekside Paint Out at L’Auberge de Sedona Wednesday, October 16, 9am–noon Sponsored by and located at L’Auberge de Sedona resort.  Invited Festival Artists will be painting along…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Next PTO Meeting Thursday, Oct. 17

SUPER IMPORTANT: PTO MEETING THIS THURSDAY! BE SURE TO BE THERE! Thanks to our Mustang Roundup Sponsors Karen Flores with CNN Mortgage Coconino Repair and Maintenance – Tommy Gabaldon We still have room for ONE more sponsor for the roundup.…

Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrates successful First Friday Sugar Skull workshop

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces celebrated a successful First Friday Sugar Skull workshop at Banderas Craft Tacos in downtown Flagstaff on Oct. 4, 2019. Nearly three dozen sugar skulls were decorated by…