FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff-based JKC Inc. General Contractor has established a $1,000 scholarship at Coconino Community College for students wanting a career in the construction trades. “I think CCC is an integral part to the community,” said Jeff Knorr, president of JKC…
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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for May 8 — Register now for ‘Meaningful Engagement: Methods for Facilitating Continuous Improvement and Evaluation’
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Connections Spotlight Register now for ‘Meaningful Engagement: Methods for Facilitating Continuous Improvement and Evaluation’ Register now for “Meaningful Engagement: Methods for Facilitating Continuous Improvement and Evaluation,” to be held…
Museum of Northern Arizona introduces new Museum Director
Click here for more information Dear Members and Friends, I invite you to join the MNA Board and staff in welcoming Mary Kershaw as the new Executive Director/CEO of the Museum. A seasoned museum professional, Mary comes to MNA…
Public Health Officials urge precautions against rabies
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) Officials are urging people to protect themselves against rabies. CCPHSD advises individuals to seek immediate medical attention if they are bitten or have had contact with an animal suspected to have…
FHS senior receives certificates from CCC before graduation
FLAGSTAFF — Her mother and grandmother constantly told her education is important. She took those words to heart. Flagstaff High School senior Nevaeh Nez, 18, will be receiving two certifications from Coconino Community College on May 10 during Commencement. She will…
Coconino County Parks & Recreation Master Plan Update Spring 2019
Master Plan Update Spring 2019 Community Connections Coconino County Parks & Recreation connected with many organizations across Coconino County last year during the Master Plan process, and as a result, has provided information and consultation related to parks and recreation…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for May 6 — Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook If you have any more questions feel free to reply to this email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. -Your SMS PTO This Week’s Newsletter Sponsored by… Your Business Can…
United Way of Northern Arizona update for May 3 — Getting Ready for KinderCamp 2019
Click here for the entire e-newsletter FLAGSTAFF — In about a month, hundreds of Pre-K children will be participating in one of United Way of Northern Arizona’s signature initiatives, a program that ensures that youngsters entering kindergarten this fall are academically,…
LAUNCH Flagstaff update for May 3 — 3 Interesting Articles We’re Reading
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WHAT WE’RE READING Is the United States on the Brink of a Child-Care Affordability Crisis? From New America – April 25, 2019. Elise Franchino Read More Stronger as One: Community Leaders Rally for…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for May 3 — Don’t Forget – Teacher Appreciation Week5/6 through 5/10
Don’t Forget – Teacher Appreciation Week 5/6 through 5/10 Let’s show EVERY SMS teacher how grateful we are for their service to us and our children! Consider sending a card, gift, flowers or something AWESOME to your child’s teacher to…
FALA Named Charitable Partner for Blues and Brews Festival
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Blues and Brews Festival has again teamed up with the Flagstaff Arts & Leadership Academy for its annual event. Peak Events LLC, organizer of the festival, announced that it will donate a portion of its proceeds to the charter…
Museum of Northern Arizona update for May 2 — May events at MNA
MNA members have the most fun and the best perks. Just look at everything that’s coming up, from the Mother’s Day Sale starting Saturday (just for members) to the special barbecue with the artists at this year’s Zuni Festival Member…
Sedona Arts Center update for May 2 — New Exhibitions, Call to Artists, Special events. Plus, visit Sedona Arts Center on Friday, May 3 from 5 to 8 pm for a First Friday artist reception!
FINE ART GALLERY Patricia Caldwell, Bill Cramer, Chikako Myers, and Dennis Ott Artists Reception May 3, from 5 to 8pm Visit Sedona Arts Center this May and indulge in the creative wonders of featured artists Patricia Caldwell, Bill Cramer, Chikako…
Dan Folke named Community Development Director
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff has named Dan Folke as the new Community Development Director. Folke participated in an open and competitive recruitment that attracted nearly 60 candidates. Folke has worked as a professional planner for 22 years, most recently…
Fiesta de Mayo set for May 18 & 19th. After-party to be held at old Arizona Roadhouse location
FLAGSTAFF — The 24th annual Fiesta de Mayo will be held May 18 and 19th at the Coconino Community College campus on 4th Street, Flagstaff. Presented by the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association — music, food, dancing, carnival rides. Join us after…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for May 1 — First Friday Artwalk on May 3
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 update for May 1 — Time to check out 2019 summer camps in region
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Connections Spotlight Time to check out 2019 summer camps in region With the end of the school year and summer rapidly approaching, time is running short for…
Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee to present Drug Awareness event on May 15
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee will present a Drug Awareness event at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at Mt. Elden Middle School, Music Room, 3223 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff. The event will include information on what to…
June 4 — CHAC to hold next meeting in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. Download agendas, minutes HERE CHAC serves as…
June 6 — Deputy City Manager candidate meet and greet opportunities
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff invites the public to participate and provide feedback on candidates as part of the search for a new Deputy City Manager. The City Manager’s Office received 58 applications for the position and have narrowed it…
June 7, 8 — Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band to headline Flagstaff Blues and Brews festival
Tab Benoit, Larkin Poe and Samantha Fish Among Top Artists Performing FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Blues and Brews, the largest Blues Festival in Arizona, announced their impressive lineup for the upcoming 2019 event. For the first time, the Festival will start on…
June 10 — County holds press conference on Health and Human Services department
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County is holding a press conference to announce the formation of the Health & Human Services department. The new department integrates the Career Center, Community Services and the Public Health Services District. This press conference will take place…
June 15 — Juneteenth Celebration to be held in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County African American Advisory Council and the Southside Community Association will present the annual Juneteenth Celebration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at the Historic Murdoch Community Center, 203 E. Brannen Ave., Flagstaff.…
June 18 — Truth in Taxation hearing – Notice of Tax Increase
FLAGSTAFF — In compliance with section 42-17107, Arizona Revised Statutes, the city of Flagstaff is notifying its property taxpayers of the city’s intention to raise its primary property taxes over last year’s level. The city is proposing an increase in primary…
June 20 — Rio de Flag Flood Control Project public meeting
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is finalizing design plans for the Rio de Flag Flood Control Project. A public meeting is scheduled for community members to learn more about the project…
Through June 20 — Coconino Community College announces 2019 Summer Career Camps
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College announces 2019 Summer Career Camps. Camp Stronger June 10th – 13th 8 am – noon CCC Fourth street Campus In this camp, kids will be working together as they learn about basic self-care, first-aid, CPR,…
June 25 — Truth in Taxation hearing set
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County is publishing the Truth in Taxation notice, as required by Arizona state law, explaining potential changes in the amount of property taxes collected. Interested citizens are invited to attend the public hearing which is at 6 p.m.,…
June 29 — Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada, featuring mariachi and folklórico performers, returns to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
The celebration also includes a tribute to veterans in the region. All veterans are encouraged to attend for the traditional group photo and the presentation of veteran recognition certificates at 11:30 a.m. FLAGSTAFF — To celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots,…
Through July 30 — 12-week Basic Business Empowerment class in Flagstaff
Individual Development Accounts (IDA) matching grants for business, college education also available FLAGSTAFF — The next Coconino County Community Services’ (CCCS) 12-week (36-hour) Basic Business Empowerment (BBE) will be presented from 6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evenings through July 30th, at…
May 22 — Flagstaff to Present Savvy Cyclist Bicycle Safety Class
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff and the Flagstaff Biking Organization will host a Savvy Cyclist class on May 22 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the Flagstaff City Hall (211 West Aspen Ave.) The course will cover the basics…
ECoNA update for April 30 — Bioscience Roadmap Highlights in NAZ
Click here for more information Each year, the Flinn Foundation provides an update on the state’s Bioscience Roadmap, a collaborative plan that will continue until 2025 to make Arizona a leader in select bioscience fields. Earlier this month,…
District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for April 29 — Supervisor Lena Fowler attends bill signing of House Bill 2318
Click here for the entire e-newsletter April 29, 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! Share…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for April 29 — A HUGE Thank You to everyone who has already signed up to help with the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook If you have any more questions feel free to reply to this email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. -Your SMS PTO Your Business Can Advertise with Us! Each week…
Five one-act plays in Spanish to be held May 1 at Theatrikos Theatre, Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Students from NAU’S Spanish 322 will present five one-act plays in Spanish at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 at Theatrikos Theatre, 11 W. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff. “The plays are from Argentina, Chile, Puerto Rico and Spain,” said Robert Neustadt,…
Gallery Opening Night ‘LA HAB ANA’ Cuba photography exhibit on May 3 at the NAU Inclusion Office
FLAGSTAFF — The Gallery Opening Night ‘LA HAB ANA’ Cuba photography exhibit will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 3 at the NAU Inclusion Office, located in the NAU Student Union Fieldhouse. Free and open to the public,…
Spoken word focus of World Languages Day at CCC
FLAGSTAFF — Tori Ramos studies Japanese at Coconino Community College. So it was only fitting that she attend World Languages Day at CCC on April 5, 2019 at the Lone Tree campus. World Languages Day was an information session on the four…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for April 25 — Spring has sprung. Find all your recreation, music and art 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 update for April 24 — CCC&Y honors 2019 Caring for Children award winners at annual conference
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, April 24, 2019Connections Spotlight Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth honors 2019 Caring for Children award winners at annual conference They include a policy leader who has advocated for early…
Flagstaff Aquaplex repairs and temporary closure
FLAGSTAFF — The Aquaplex (1702 N Fourth St.), pool, locker rooms and cabana area will be closed for a scheduled remodel starting May 1 and ending May 24, 2019. Other facility amenities including community rooms, fitness floor and gym will remain…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for April 22 — Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Wednesday, May 8
“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook SMS is getting a digital sign! Last week the Site Counsel awarded some of your tax dollars to the PTO to be used to purchase a digital sign for the school. Those funds, combined with…
District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta update for April 19 — Commission on Trial Court Appointment
Coconino County Government ELIZABETH C. ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 District 2 News & Updates Happy Friday! With Spring blooming Coconino County is also moving forward with programming for our community as you can see below. Today I want to highlight…
LAUNCH Flagstaff update for April 19 — LAUNCH Updates: Educational Leadership; Preschool Expansion; Literacy Coordination
Click here for the entire e-newsletter THREE STEPS FORWARD Educational Leadership Academy Launches Starting this summer, 25 educational leaders and aspiring leaders in the Flagstaff area will participate in a 14-month cohort of professional development in executive leadership. The…
Superintendent seeking applicants for multiple Governing Board Seats
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Risha VanderWey is seeking applicants for appointment to five school districts. One seat is vacant in the Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry, and Technology (CAVIAT) Education District in Fredonia, Fredonia-Moccasin Unified…
Fort Tuthill Earth Day Cleanup on April 20
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Parks & Recreation is hosting a volunteer park cleanup event on Saturday, April 20, from 9 – 11 a.m. at Fort Tuthill County Park in celebration of Earth Day. Volunteers, of all ages, are asked…
Museum of Northern Arizona update for April 19 — Upcoming events at MNA
Earth Day is an annual reminder of our impacts and responsibility to the planet. MNA has a new exhibition and several events exploring how humans interact with our environment, including an artist collaborative using native plants to restore a tract…
Coconino County Parks & Recreation update for April 19 — Join us for an Earth Day Cleanup at Fort Tuthill
CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES & COMMUNITIES APRIL 2019 Volunteer Event at Fort Tuthill County Park APRIL 20 – VOLUNTEER EVENT Join us on Saturday, April 20, from 9-11 a.m. at Fort Tuthill County Park for an Earth Day cleanup! We’ll…
KNAU update for April 19 — Earth Notes: Upheaval Dome
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – April 19th, 2019 Earth Notes: Upheaval Dome The unusual shape of a noted geologic feature in Utah’s Canyonlands National Park becomes fully clear only from the air. From a small…
Sedona Arts Center update for April 18 — Summer Kids Camp
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Coming up at Sedona Arts Center… Summer Kids Camp The Art of Filmmaking June 3 – 14, 2019 (Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm) Kelli Klymenko & Bryan Reinhart SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE*…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for April 18 — Spring has sprung. Find all your recreation, music and art event
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 update for April 18 — MNA to present ‘An Unnatural Wonder’ on April 28
Gazing into the vastness of the Grand Canyon, one can have the false sense that we are looking at something so ancient and expansive that it must be impervious to humans. While the Grand Canyon has been a natural wonder…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for April 17 — CCC&Y recognized in top three of NAU’s Civic Service Institute 2019 GEMS awards
CLICK HERE for the entire e-newsletter Weekly NewsletterWednesday, April 17, 2019 Connections Spotlight CCC&Y recognized in top three of NAU’s Civic Service Institute 2019 GEMS awards The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth received 3rd place in the non-profit category…
ECoNA update for April 17 — ACA Job Training Grants Application Open
Hello, There’s some good news for our small businesses in northern Arizona and around the state that I’m pleased to share with you today. The Arizona Commerce Authority is offering to reimburse businesses up to 75 percent of…
Board of Supervisors & District Nominating Committees solicit applications for the Commission on Trial Court Appointments
COCONINO COUNTY — Applicants are being sought to fill positions for the Commission on Trial Court Appointments for Coconino County District 1, District 2 and District 3. District 4 and District 5 are developing their nominating committees and will be seeking…
United Way of Northern Arizona update for April 12 — Q&A with Carol Dykes
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Q&A with Carol Dykes Carol Dykes is a 20-year veteran of United Way of Northern Arizona and has served as Vice President of the organization for several years. Last month, with the departure…
KNAU update for April 12 — Earth Notes: Bees of Grand Staircase-Escalante
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – April 12th, 2019 Earth Notes: Bees of Grand Staircase-Escalante A recent study shows incredible diversity among the bees of Grand Staircase-Escalante. Some 660 different species have been identified in this national…
Sedona Arts Center update for April 11 — Final Call to Artists: Deadline April 15
Click here for the entire e-newsletter FINAL CALL TO ARTISTS : DEADLINE 4/15/19 15th Annual Sedona Plein Air Festival Announcing $10,000 in cash prizes! $5000 1st Prize! FINAL CALL TO ARTISTS DEADLINE 4/15/19 CLICK HERE TO APPLY – 2019 SPAF…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for April 11 — Arizona Snowbowl’s World’s Best Spring Break
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 storefronts,…
Sedona Arts Center update for April 11 — Art as Healer: A Unique Workshop with Jeanne Bessette
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Art as Healer: A Unique Workshop with Jeanne Bessette 4 days – May 14 – 17, 2019 “Everything is energy. We are made of energy…so it stands to reason that The art we…
FUSD Governing Board Extends Superintendent’s Contract
FLAGSTAFF —The Flagstaff Unified School District Governing Board approved a new contract Superintendent Michael Penca’s contract through the 2020 -2021 school year with extension language for a potential third additional year at the April 9, 2019 public meeting. Citing a…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for April 10 — 2019 Flagstaff Field of Hope Ceremony puts spotlight on April as Child Abuse Prevention Month
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Connections Spotlight 2019 Flagstaff Field of Hope Ceremony puts spotlight on April as Child Abuse Prevention Month The always moving Field of Hope Dedication put a poignant focus on annual…