Category: Local

ECoNA — Q&A with Chris Verrill of Theatrikos

  Since the start of the year, four of northern Arizona’s major arts organizations have undergone a change in leadership. With the arts being one of the our region’s major economic drivers, we wanted to check in with these new executives…

2020 Coconino County Teacher of the Year nominations open

COCONINO COUNTY — The eighth annual Coconino County 2020 Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year Award nominations are open. The awards are a countywide celebration that honors and recognizes full- time teachers. The Coconino County Education Service…

KNAU update for Oct. 11 — Hydrophobic Soil, Glen Canyon Native Species, and more.

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – October 11th, 2019 Classical Music this week Northern Arizona’s year-long celebration of the Grand Canyon Centennial continues Sunday with something very special: A live broadcast of the U.S. Army Field…

Mormon Lake Road north entrance closed

COCONINO COUNTY — Access to Mormon Lake through south entrance only The north entrance of Mormon Lake Road, which is located just off Lake Mary Road (near the scenic overlook) about 30 miles southeast of Flagstaff, will be closed for several…

Flagstaff Convention and Visitor’s Bureau — Experience fall sights, visual art, 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…

Sedona Arts Center — Don’t miss these creative opportunities at Sedona Arts Center!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   15th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival Opening Reception at Sedona Arts Center October 12, 7pm Meet the 2019 Artists!  The Festival begins with an opening exhibition of finished studio and plein air works…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — RSVP deadline is Oct. 13 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. 9, 2019 Connections Spotlight   RSVP deadline is Oct. 13 for Kevin Campbell’s presentation on ‘Self-Healing Communities’ on Oct. 29 in Flagstaff Ticket sales end on Sunday, Oct. 13…

Coconino Community College — The Comet

Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter Sharing the news throughout northern Arizona about what’s happening at your Community College. Coconino Community College: Education that works for you. Visit our website A quick word from the President As the fall season takes hold…

Sedona Arts Center — Don’t miss the opening reception of the 15th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   THIS WEEKEND! Opening Reception! SPAF 2019 at Sedona Arts Center Saturday, October 12, 7pm Meet the 2019 Artists!  The 15th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival begins with an opening exhibition of finished studio…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Next week is a short week as we celebrate our Fall Break. There will be no school on Thursday and Friday

Follow SMS PTO on Facebook Here A Message from Principal Popham Parents and Families;    Next week is a short week as we celebrate our Fall Break. There will be no school on Thursday and Friday. -Principal Popham Thanks to our Mustang…

Hispanic Heritage Month continues in Coconino County with Sugar Skull workshop (Oct. 4), NAU Latin American film series on Oct. 10

COCONINO COUNTY — Hispanic Heritage Month continued in Coconino County with a Sugar Skull workshop as part of Flagstaff First Friday on Oct. 4, and a NAU Latin American film series program on Oct. 10. Oct. 4 — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces…

Museum of Northern Arizona — October events at MNA

Do you feel a disturbance in the Force? The long-anticipated exhibition opens this weekend, and costumes are encouraged at both the Member’s Preview Friday night, and the general opening Saturday. Come meet the artists and see HOPI R2 being operated…

Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau — Experience night skys, fall foods and Oktoberfest 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 — Get Tickets Now!! — Time is short 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. 2, 2019 Connections Spotlight   Get Tickets Now!! — Time is short for Kevin Campbell’s presentation on ‘Self-Healing Communities’ on Oct. 29 in Flagstaff Hundreds of tickets have gone…

Sedona Arts Center — Now Featuring: Bill Belvin, Art Hiscox, Joanne Hiscox, and Joan Roberts. Plus don’t miss the 15th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival October 12-19!

FINE ART GALLERY Artists Reception October 4, from 5 to 8 pm During the month of October the Fine Art Gallery is highlighting four of their top mixed media, jewelry and photography artists: Bill Belvin, Art Hiscox, Joanne Hiscox, and…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Supervisor Lena Fowler presents at First Nations Voting Rights Conference in Salt Lake City, UT

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   October 1, 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!…

TRAVEL ALERT: Plan for Interstate 40 daytime lane closures in Flagstaff next week for pavement preservation work

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Northern Arizona drivers who use eastbound Interstate 40 in Flagstaff should plan for lane closures and travel delays while Arizona Department of Transportation crews complete pavement repair work at the junction with Interstate…

2019 Sustainable Building Tour to be held Sept. 28

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Sustainable Building Program Sustainable Building Tour will be from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 28 at Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, 703 E. Sawmill Rd. Flagstaff. The Coconino County Sustainable Building Tour…

KNAU update for Sept. 27 — Pledge Drive Lite, Chaco Canyon Chocolate, and more

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – September 27th, 2019 George Averbeck Drawing Today Immediately following Morning Edition today we will draw for the George Averbeck Sacred Datura Glass Vase. Contribute now for a chance to win…

Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau — Experience science, Fall, music and food festivals 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…

Flagstaff Festival of Science – Thursday’s Events

The 2019 Flagstaff Festival of Science continues through this weekend!  Here is a brief overview of some of the events going on today (Thursday).  Go to the programfor the full listing, and remember, everything is free! Festival Program of Events…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Court is Adjourned!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   September 25, 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!…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y’s 9th Annual Flagstaff Early Childhood Fair to be held Sept. 28 at Flagstaff High School

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2019 Connections Spotlight   CCC&Y’s 9th Annual Flagstaff Early Childhood Fair to be held Sept. 28 at Flagstaff High School In celebration of young children and to support…

TRAVEL ALERT: Flagstaff area drivers should plan for overnight closures of McConnell Drive under Interstate 17 starting Sept. 26

Click here for the entire e-newsletter The Arizona Department of Transportation advises Flagstaff drivers who use McConnell Drive to plan for full overnight road closures while crews continue work to replace the McConnell Bridge on Interstate 17 and State Route 89A approaching…

Applications available for the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Program at Coconino Community College

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…

Sedona Arts Center — Explore your own creativity! Check out these classes in Mixed Media, Ceramics, Painting,  Photography and much more!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Classes & Crash Courses at Sedona Arts Center Taking classes on our campus in Uptown Sedona affords the opportunity not only to explore the arts, but also to meet new neighbors and immerse…

‘Resilience: Women in Flagstaff’s Past and Present’ pop-up exhibit continues through end of September at Murdoch Community Center

  Pioneer Museum adds special markers in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month FLAGSTAFF — The “Resilience: Women in Flagstaff’s Past and Present” pop-up traveling exhibit continues through the end of September at the Murdoch Community Center, 203 E. Brannen Ave.,…

‘Masquerade on the Mountain,’ a Black Tie Gala for the March of Dimes, to be held Sept. 28 in Flagstaff

Reservations due by Sept. 25 FLAGSTAFF — “Masquerade on the Mountain,” a Black Tie Gala full of dining, dancing, and dedication to raising awareness and funds for the March of Dimes, will be held Saturday, Sept. 28 at the DoubleTree…

Hispanic Heritage Month continues in Coconino County

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ ©2019 COCONINO COUNTY — Hispanic Heritage Month continued in Coconino County. Members of Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces took part in an “Ofrenda 101″ and Halloween vs. Día de los Muertos” noontime presentations for Coconino…

Flu Shots available at County Health and Human Services

FLAGSTAFF — The seasonal influenza vaccine is available at the Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Clinic in Flagstaff. Flu shots are available beginning Monday, Sept. 23 at the CCHHS Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff. Appointments are available Monday –…

Sedona Arts Center — Art workshops coming up

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Inspiring Art Workshops Coming up at Sedona Arts Center A Brush with Emptiness and the Art of Being Embodied October 4–6, 2019 Alok Hsu Kwang-han and Tiffani Gyatso Alok and Tiffani will guide…

City of Flagstaff Wins American Planning Association award

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff received an award from the Arizona Chapter of the American Planning Association for the Flagstaff Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) at the association’s annual conference on Sept. 11. The award recognizes the city’s significant…

Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau — Experience science, comedy, music and food festivals 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…

Flagstaff Festival of Science (Sept. 20-29) kicks off with overflow space for Live-Streaming of Apollo Astronaut Talk on Sept. 20

Science in the Park to be held Saturday, Sept. 21 at Wheeler Park. Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s Early Childhood Fair on Sept. 28 is included in festival’s passport. Free tickets also available for NAU’s Kitt Recital Hall FLAGSTAFF…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Flagstaff Festival of Science (Sept. 20-29) kicks off with overflow space for Live-Streaming of Apollo Astronaut Talk on Sept. 20

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019Connections Spotlight   Flagstaff Festival of Science (Sept. 20-29) kicks off with overflow space for Live-Streaming of Apollo Astronaut Talk on Sept. 20 Coconino Coalition for Children &…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update —Your SMS Newsletter with an important message from Principal Popham

Follow SMS PTO on Facebook Here Message from Principal Popham I would like to thank you all for your patience as we experienced the cyber-attack last week. This has been happening across the country and with the quick actions of our…

Coconino County kicks off 2019 Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors has proclaimed Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month, which honors and celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of individuals whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Latin America,…

Scholarship helps CCC student change focus

FLAGSTAFF — Derek Sausman, as a senior crew member wildland firefighter for the Flagstaff Fire Department, worked the lines during the Museum fire that burned just north of the city this summer. His crew fights fires all over the region during…

Flagstaff Travel Alert: Historic State Route 66 restricted between Phoenix and Humphreys avenues through Sept.13

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Flagstaff drivers should plan for daily roadway restrictions on a section of eastbound State Route 66 between Phoenix and Humpreys avenues from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., through Friday, Sept. 13. The Arizona Department of…

Northern Arizona drivers should plan for delays during overnight closure of Interstate 40 starting 9 p.m. Sept. 20.

Motorists will be detoured onto the ramps alongside the freeway Click here for entire e-newsletter The Arizona Department of Transportation urges northern Arizona drivers on Interstate 40 west of Flagstaff to prepare for delays while crews fully close Interstate 40 and begin work to replace the…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — O’Halleran Introduces Legislation to Support Communities, Tribes Affected by NGS Closure

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Coconino County Supervisor Lena Fowler is pleased to share this press release from Congressman Tom O’Halleran’s Office September 12, 2019 O’Halleran Introduces Legislation to Support Communities, Tribes Affected by NGS Closure WASHINGTON—Today, Congressman…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau — Experience music, art, and celebrations 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…