Category: Local

Flagstaff Arts Council — February 2020 News & Events

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   FEBRUARY NEWS & EVENTS Stay up to date with events and opportunities from the Flagstaff Arts Council and our organizational partners! The 2020 Viola Awards Gala The Flagstaff Arts Council is pleased to hold…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — REMINDER: No School Next Monday (Feb. 17) in honor of President’s Day

Mustang Roundup – February 10, 2020 REMINDER: No School Next Monday in honor of President’s Day It’s time to start thinking about next year’s board. If you or someone you know is interested in being more involved in the PTO…

Scholarships help CCC student Angela Godinez pursue her passions

FLAGSTAFF — Despite the popular motto, Coconino Community College student Angela Godinez says, “…when they say ‘the sky’s the limit,’ I don’t agree with that, because there are footprints on the moon.” Continuously pushing the limits, Godinez exemplifies jumping into…

Coconino County Parks & Recreation — Get involved in your parks and recreation!

CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES, & COMMUNITIES FEBRUARY 2020 Get involved in your parks and recreation CALL TO ARTISTS Coconino County Parks & Recreation is seeking proposals from Arizona artists or artist teams who create large-scale, three-dimensional sculptures to be a part…

Tuba City Unified School District Governing Board deadline extended

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tommy Lewis has extended the application deadline for appointment to the Tuba City Unified School District Governing Board to Feb. 24. Currently, one seat is vacant. Applicants must be Arizona registered voters…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau — Find art, music, theater, and beer happenings with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter     This Week’s Happening Highlights Discover Flagstaff 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…

Public comment period for County Fair fee changes open

COCONINO COUNTY — The public can comment on proposed County Fair fee changes until April 6. The 60-day comment period on the proposed fees affects vendors, open livestock entries and 4-H wristbands. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors reviewed the fee…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Feb. 5 — Connections Spotlight: Final reminder. Deadline is Feb. 11 to submit nominations for Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2020 Caring for Children Awards

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 Connections Spotlight   Connections Spotlight: Final reminder. Deadline is Feb. 11 to submit nominations for Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2020 Caring for Children Awards Do…

Flagstaff now accepting applications for social services funds

FLAGSTAFF — Applications for the city of Flagstaff’s Fiscal Year 2020-2021 general funds for social services are now available. Any non-profit (501c3) organization providing health and human services in the city of Flagstaff is eligible to apply. Applications are open…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Supervisor Lena Fowler attends State of the City Address

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   February 4, 2020 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and its surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up!…

The Comet — Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter — ‘Students First: Vision 2025’

Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter Shaping the future of Coconino County. Empowering Individuals. Inspiring Communities. Education with Purpose! Visit our website A quick word from the President We started off 2020 at Coconino Community College reinforcing our commitment to our…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Use your Arizona Tax Credit to benefit SMS students

Oceanography LOLLYPOP Fundraiser at both lunches February 3rd until all lollypops are sold. Lollypops are $1 It’s time to start thinking about next year’s board. If you or someone you know is interested in being more involved in the PTO…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for Jan. 31 — Dementia & Promotoras Network radio program

Dear partner and friend, Happy Friday! DEMENTIA & PROMOTORAS NETWORK – this was addressed at our weekly radio show, both in English and Spanish. LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES – BEATRIZ AT DINNER: you are invited to watch this Salma…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau — Find theater, film and chocolate happenings with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights Discover Flagstaff 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 storefronts,…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Jan. 29 — CCC&Y board approves new Action and Outreach Initiatives for 2020-2021

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020 Connections Spotlight CCC&Y board approves new Action and Outreach Initiatives for 2020-2021   FLAGSTAFF — The board of the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth voted on Jan. 27 to…

Coconino County Health and Human Services monitoring novel Coronavirus

COCONINO COUNTY — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring an outbreak of the novel (new) coronavirus (2019-nCoV), a respiratory illness originating in Wuhan, China. Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS), the Arizona Department of Health Services…

County Team Member Rose Toehe Named Female Citizen of the Year by Arizona Daily Sun

By Coconino County The Board of Supervisors and County staff on Jan. 14 recognized Workforce Development Specialist , who was recently honored by the Arizona Daily Sun as Female Citizen of the Year for 2019. Toehe, the first Native American to…

City of Flagstaff’s Fire Department enters into automatic aid agreement with Summit Fire and Medical District, the Highlands Fire District

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff’s Fire Department has entered an automatic aid consortium with the Summit Fire and Medical District and the Highlands Fire District. Under this consortium, the participants have agreed to act as one operational entity for…

Sedona Arts Center — Calls to Artists!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   CALL TO ARTISTS 40th ANNUAL JURIED MEMBERS’ Exhibition and Sale March 6–29, 2020 Deadline to enter: January 31, 2020 Artists of all levels, working in all mediums are invited to enter into our…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau — Star studded events happening with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights Discover Flagstaff 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 storefronts,…

Flagstaff names Director of the Year award

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff announces Management Services Director Rick Tadder as this year’s recipient of the Mary Jo Jenkins’ Outstanding Director of the Year award. The award is given in honor of the late Mary Jo Jenkins, the city…

Upcoming Art Workshops at Sedona Arts Center

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Art Workshops at Sedona Arts Center Workshops at the Sedona Arts Center offer an intensive experience that will provide inspiration and information to distill and practice for months and even years afterwards. A…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Jan. 22 — CCC&Y’s monthly board meeting to be held on Jan. 27

Click here for the entire e-newsletter     Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020Connections Spotlight CCC&Y’s monthly board meeting to be held on Jan. 27   The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth will hold its next monthly board meeting from noon to…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Very Important – PTO Meeting tonight 1/22

PTO Meeting TONIGHT at 5:30 GOT QUESTIONS? iPads? 8th grade projects? Students moving up to high school next year? How to get more involved in the life of the school? DO NOT MISS THIS PTO MEETING! Come with your questions…

Flagstaff Arts Council — Announcing 2020 Viola Award Finalists! January News & Events

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   JANUARY NEWS & EVENTS Stay up to date with events and opportunities from the Flagstaff Arts Council and our organizational partners! Legacy Award Recipient Shonto Begay Legacy Award Recipient Dr. Paul Keim, Ph.D. Announcing…

Killip Chess Returns with Impressive Results from 2020 State Chess Grade Championship

FLAGSTAFF — Killip Elementary School’s chess team returned with some impressive results for the 2020 Arizona State Chess Grade Championships! Killip’s 4th grade came in 1st place, 5th grade and kindergarten came in 2nd place, and 3rd grade, 2nd grade,…

County Adult Probation Department to unveil community mural on Feb. 7

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Adult Probation Department (CCAPD) and Creative Spirits partnered with area agencies, including Coconino County Victim Witness, to develop 252-square-feet of art murals that promote healthy relationships. The art project that addresses social change and intends…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for Jan. 17 — AARP Tax-Aide Program/AARP Driver Safety Program

Dear partner and friend, Happy Friday! Radio (in both English & Spanish): this week we addressed the AARP Tax-Aide Program, which helps folks file taxes free of charge (www.aarp.org/taxaide); and the AARP Driver Safety Program, which offers a driving course,…

KNAU update for Jan. 17 — KNAU eNews: NPR Special Coverage, Satellite Constellations and more

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – January 17, 2020 This week’s Insider is brought to you by: NPR Special Coverage A little more than one month after the U.S. House of Representatives voted articles of impeachment…

Volunteers needed for annual Point in Time Count

FLAGSTAFF — The annual Point in Time Count (PIT) will take place starting on the night of Jan. 22 throughout the city of Flagstaff. This count documents the number ofunsheltered people experiencing homelessness at a single point in time and is…

Coconino awarded rural broadband development grant

COCONINO COUNTY — The Arizona Commerce Authority awarded Coconino County with a $50,000 Arizona Rural Broadband Development Grant to accelerate the enhancement of broadband infrastructure to support economic growth and improve quality of life for Arizona’s rural residents. Coconino County…

Coconino County offices closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

COCONINO COUNTY — All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention will be open. Records…

NAU conducting survey ‘Imagining a Better Flagstaff: Exploring Housing Solutions for Flagstaff’

By Northern Arizona University You are being invited to participate in a research study titled Imagining a Better Flagstaff: Exploring Housing Solutions for Flagstaff, AZ. This study is being done by Kai Beattie and Leah Mundell PhD from Northern Arizona…

Flagstaff Blues and Brews Festival Announces Partnership with FUSD Foundation to Benefit School Music Programs

Popular Flagstaff festival to donate proceeds to FUSD Foundation to inspire kids in music FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Blues and Brews event-organizers/owner on Jan. 13 announced a community partnership with the Flagstaff Unified School District Foundation to benefit the music programs…

Coconino County seeks sculpture proposals for multicultural park

Coconino County Parks & Recreation is seeking proposals from Arizona artists, or artist teams, for large-scale, three-dimensional sculptures. Awarded sculptures will be a part of a public exhibition at Sawmill Multicultural and Nature County Park in Flagstaff. Sawmill County Park is…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Jan. 15 — CCC&Y Conference, Awards, Policy Initiatives

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 Connections Spotlight CCC&Y Conference, Awards, Policy Initiatives We have undergone so much growth and change recently- from mission and vision to structure- and are still in a growth…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau — Celebrate Arizona Beer Week in Flagstaff along with all there is to do with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights Discover Flagstaff 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 storefronts,…

Sedona Arts Center — Spring Workshops with a focus on Mixed Media and Abstraction

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Upcoming Mixed Media and Abstraction Workshops at Sedona Arts Center There is a special interest in mixed-media and abstraction because these genre-bending workshops invite us to find our own unique voice specifically in…

KNAU update for Jan. 10 — KNAU’s Melissa Sevigny on Science Friday Today, Global Chili Pepper Meeting and more

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – January 10, 2020 This week’s Insider is brought to you by: Melissa Sevigny on Science Friday Tune into Science Friday today at noon to hear Ira Flatow speak with KNAU’s…

CPR, first-aid training continue in Page

PAGE — You see the man clutch his chest. He falls over. You’re immediately on the phone as you’re rushing to the man. You turn him over. Check for breath. No breathing. You find a spot on his chest and with…

[ECONA] Looking to the Future for ECoNA

Dear Frank,   I am very excited to be serving as the Interim President and CEO of the Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) and wanted to take this opportunity to share with you some of the experience I bring to this…

Puente de Hózhó awarded $11,650 from U.S. Soccer Foundation

Puente de Hozho Receives Grant to Fund Improvements on School Campus FLAGSTAFF — Puente de Hózhó Elementary today announced it has been awarded a $11,650 grant from the U.S. Soccer Foundation, whose programs serve as the national model for sports-based youth…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau — Experience three Flagstaff historic buildings with great events to offer.

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights Discover Flagstaff 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 storefronts,…

Coconino Community College — A quick word from the President

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 News Alert: Coconino Community College will…