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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for March 6 — Apollo 16 astronaut will be keynote speaker for 10-day Flagstaff Festival of Science celebration Sept. 20-29
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Connections Spotlight Apollo 16 astronaut will be keynote speaker for 10-day Flagstaff Festival of Science celebration Sept. 20-29. Applications are open to host a program for the…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 6 — Fracking with our Water Supply, City Planning Goals for 2019
In This Issue -Update on Fracking Near City Water Supplies -Downtown Master Plan is Being Proposed -Planning and Zoning Goals for 2019 -Community Involvement this Week Donate Now Update on Fracking Near City Water Supplies Last evening, F3 showed…
Sedona Arts Center update for March 6 — Flash Sale!
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Flash Sale! Select Workshops on Sale 15% off – 4 days only! These select workshops are coming up soon – to ensure their success we are putting them on sale for four days…
CCC students selected for All-Arizona Academic Team Scholarship
FLAGSTAFF — Two Coconino Community College students have been recognized for the prestigious 2019 All-Arizona Academic Team Scholarship. The scholarship provides free tuition for 60 credit hours at the recipient’s choice of one of the three state universities – Arizona…
District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for March 5 — Supervisors unveil the Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act of 2019
March 5, 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 Forward District 5 Highlights A Big…
First Things First March Parenting Newsletter
March 2019 Children’s books open a world of words and ideas Read Across America celebrates the birthday of Dr. Seuss and encourages everyone to pick up a book and read with a child. No one knows more about children’s books…
Sedona Arts Center update for March 5 — Fine Art Gallery / School of the Arts
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Fine Art Gallery / School of the Arts Uptown Sedona and Online! Sedona Arts Center offers workshops, classes for all levels and represents over 100 local/regional artists in our physical Fine Art Gallery…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for March 5 — Congrats to our Contest Winners
“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook School Dance March 8th 5:30 to 7, dance ends *promptly* so please be ready to pick up your child. Don’t forget your lanyards! If you have any more questions feel free to reply to this…
Museum of Northern Arizona update for March 4 — March is Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month
It’s Archaeology Month and MNA has lots of ways to learn and celebrate. Sign yourself up for the Behind-the-Scenes Archaeology tour, come hear the history of Tim’s Cave from the man who found it, or bring the kids to STEAM…
Cesar Chavez Lecture and Film ‘Mexican and Latina/o Labor, Immigration, and the Current Migration Crisis’ to be presented on March 28 at NAU
FLAGSTAFF — NAU Latin American Studies, NAU No More Deaths and NAU Ethnic Studies will present the 2nd Annual Cesar Chavez Lecture and Film Event “Mexican and Latina/o Labor, Immigration, and the Current Migration Crisis,” from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 28…
April 26 — Palette to Palate fundraiser for arts at CCC
FLAGSTAFF — Time to sharpen the taste buds and hone an appreciation for fine art. The annual Palette to Palate fundraiser that supports the Fine Arts Department at Coconino Community College begins at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 26, at the…
April 30 — County hosts dedication ceremony for new Medical Examiner’s Office
COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) is hosting a dedication ceremony and ribbon cutting for the new Medical Examiner’s Office. Proceedings will start at 3:30p.m. on Tuesday, April 30 at 4402 E. Huntington, Flagstaff. Tours of…
KNAU update for March 1 — Possible Solar Outages
Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – March 1st, 2019 Possible…
Sedona Arts Center update for March 1 — Artists Receptions March 1, from 5 to 8pm
Sedona Arts Center Hosts Two Expansive Exhibitions Artists Receptions March 1, from 5 to 8pmSedona Arts Center proudly presents two brilliant exhibitions this spring. The March collection of artists in the Fine Art Gallery features bronze sculptures by Deanne McKeown,…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Feb. 28 — 2019 Viola Awards, High Country Conference Center on March 2
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…
Community asked to take Coconino County Parks & Recreation Online Survey
Master Plan Update February 27, 2019 Take the survey Shape Your Parks, Your Future We need your input! The Master Plan Survey is now available online. Earlier this month, a random sample of Coconino County households received a survey through…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Feb. 27 — CCC&Y announces 2019 Caring for Children Award winners
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2019Connections Spotlight Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth announces 2019 Caring for Children Award winners They include a policy leader who has advocated for early and developmentally…
United Way of Northern Arizona update for Feb. 27 — Register now for 2019 Recognition Event
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Our annual Recognition Event is just one week from today. We hope to see you on March 6 when we honor our workplace campaign coordinators, volunteers, partners and outgoing President & CEO Steve…
District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Feb. 25 — Supervisors unveil of the Grand Canyon Centennial Protection Act of 2019
February 26, 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 Forward District 5 Highlights A Big…
Sedona Arts Center update for Feb. 26 — Two Expansive Exhibitions
Sedona Arts Center Hosts Two Expansive Exhibitions Artists Receptions March 1, from 5 to 8pm Sedona Arts Center proudly presents two brilliant exhibitions this spring. The March collection of artists in the Fine Art Gallery features bronze sculptures by Deanne…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 25 — PTO meeting this Wednesday
“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook PTO MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY! Hope to see many of you at the PTO meeting this week! If you have any more questions feel free to reply to this email and we’ll get back to you…
Coconino County, Flagstaff declare State of Emergency for record setting storm. See related regional snow storm information here
Most County Offices close through the weekend in response COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors are expected to affirm a State of Emergency Declaration on Tuesday, Feb. 26. due to the major snow storm that started late…
CCC Faculty Art Exhibit opens with reception
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College student Daniel Wendt decided to put his art-appreciation skills to the test. He’s in a course on art appreciation, and his instructor suggested critiquing actual pieces of art to determine their impact on him. So, he…
District 2 Supervisor Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta update for Feb. 21 — County Declares State of Emergency for Record Setting Storm
Coconino County Board of Supervisors ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 February 21, 2019 County Declares State of Emergency for Record Setting Storm The Coconino County Board of Supervisors are expected to affirm a…
27 More Inches of Snow Expected From 10 AM (Feb. 21) Until the End of the Storm and Coconino County Open with Reduced Staffing
Coconino County Board of Supervisors ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162 February 21, 2019 As of 10:00 this morning, the weather forecast calls for 27 more inches of snow by the time the storm…
City of Flagstaff Snow Operations. See related regional snow storm information here
FLAGSTAFF — With significant snow forecast for northern Arizona in the coming days, the city of Flagstaff would like to remind the public of our snow delay or cancellation notifications and a few snow operations updates. In the event of…
United Way of Northern Arizona update for Feb. 21 — President/CEO Steve Peru to join Coconino Community College
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Leadership Transition Dear Friends, Change is never easy. I have served as the President and CEO of the United Way of Northern Arizona for the past four years and it has been one…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Feb. 20 — Theatrikos presents “The Wolves,” Doris Harper-White Playhouse Feb. 22-24
Click here for the entire e-newsletteer 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…
Registration open for City of Flagstaff Climate Ambassador training
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff is launching a Climate Ambassador program, in which interested individuals are trained to foster discussion about climate change and climate actions within their communities. The Flagstaff Climate Ambassador training will be from 5:30 p.m.…
The Literacy Center update for Feb. 20 — Mountain Spelling Bee Bash, Arizona Tax Credits, and Volunteer Opportunities!!
It’s that time of year… Mountain Spelling Bee Bash, Arizona Tax Credits, and Volunteer Opportunities!! 23rd Annual Mountain Spelling Bee Bash Save the Date and get ready for the F-U-N! The 23rd Annual Mountain Spelling Bee Bash will be April 25th…
First Things First update for Feb. 20 — Veteran FTF Board members lauded for their expertise, insight and visionary leadership
News and happenings about First Things First February 2019 Veteran FTF Board members lauded for their expertise, insight and visionary leadership This year, three long-serving FTF Board members will complete their terms of service: Ruth Solomon, Gayle Burns and Nadine Mathis…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Feb. 20 — CAA opinion: Arizona Needs to Break Down Barriers Blocking Support for Kinship Families. See related stories here
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 Connections Spotlight CAA opinion: Arizona Needs to Break Down Barriers Blocking Support for Kinship Families. See related stories here All children who live in foster care…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Feb. 19 — U.S. is now $22 TRILLION in debt
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, NPR: U.S. National Debt Hits Record $22 Trillion This week, our nation hit that incredibly troubling milestone. Our…
Sedona Arts Center update for Feb. 19 — Free Demos, Talks, Presentations and so much more…
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Talks, Demos, Workshops, & More! Sedona’s Deep Connection to Modern Art February 22 / 4 to 5pm Free Talk Presented by Mark Rownd Sedona holds a significant but little known place in the…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 18 — We want to See You at This Month’s PTO Meeting on Feb. 27
“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook Hope to see many of you at the PTO meeting this week! If you have any more questions feel free to reply to this email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we…
‘Todos Dignos’ immigration panel to be held at Firecreek Coffee Company as part of Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival on Feb. 17
FLAGSTAFF — As part of the Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival, a special (Un)Documented event featuring Professor Judith Costello, NAU, two DACA students, Alexandra Samarron from Repeal Coalition and members of our undocumented community will be held from 11 a.m. to…
Expect More Arizona — A Big Win For Arizona’s Multilingual Students
A Big Win For Arizona’s Multilingual Students Aside from Arizona’s 107th Birthday, we have something big to celebrate – Senate Bill 1014 (and House Bill 2184) passed unanimously and was officially signed into law by Governor Ducey (Feb. 14). This…
Coconino County, City of Flagstaff offices closed in observance of Presidents Day
COCONINO COUNTY — All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 18 in observance of Presidents Day. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention will be open. Records will be open…
Summer ramada reservations available for County Parks
Coconino County Parks and Recreation will begin accepting summer ramada reservations on Feb. 19, 2019. There are 11 ramadas at four County parks available for rent. Ramadas are for hosting parties, reunions and get-togethers. They are available for rent seven…
KNAU update for Feb. 15 — States Weigh Bills Addressing Native Deaths, Disappearances
Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – February 15th, 2019 States Weigh…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Feb. 13 — Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra’s Masterworks IV, Ardrey Auditorium Feb. 15
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 Feb. 13 — Registration now open for Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2019 Annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference on April 18
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019 Connections Spotlight Registration now open for Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2019 Annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference on April 18 FLAGSTAFF— In recognition of…
District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Feb. 12 — County offices CLOSED in observance of Presidents’ Day
February 12, 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 Forward District 5 Highlights County offices…
United Way of Northern Arizona update for Feb. 12 — 2019 Recognition Event
Click here for the entire e-newsletter You are cordially invited to the United Way of Northern Arizona Recognition Event. We’ll be gathering at the Little America Hotel on Wednesday, March 6 at 11:30 am to celebrate YOU, our wonderful…
Patrice Horstman Launches her Candidacy for Coconino County Board of Supervisors
Editor’s Note: AmigosNAZ does not endorse particular candidates running for political office. AmigosNAZ reserves the right to refuse paid political advertisement. FLAGSTAFF — Patrice Horstman, a 40-year resident of Flagstaff, announces she will be seeking the District 1 Coconino County Board…
ECoNA update for Feb. 12 — TGen Working to Unravel AFM Mystery
The bioscience sector, a continually growing part of the economy in northern Arizona, often brings our region national and even international acclaim. It is likely to happen again. One of our local bioscience powerhouses recently released a study that…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 11 — Final Call for Flagstaff Mall Receipts
“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook Mark Your Calendars! 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……
LAUNCH Flagstaff report recommends expanding preschool in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — When her son Demitrius was 3 years old, Kate Maragos felt guilty. As a mom of three, a Sunday school teacher, a volunteer and a long-term placement foster mom, Maragos was stretched thin. “Honestly I didn’t have much left…
Coconino County releases Grand Canyon North Rim Economic Impact Study
COCONINO COUNTY — The purpose of the study, funded and requested by the County, was to examine the economic impact of keeping the North Rim open to visitors from May 1 – Oct. 30, which would add two weeks on…
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for Feb. 8 — Seguro Social: el Qué Cómo Quién y Cuándo – #2 / Taxes: Reporting to Uncle Sam
Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! Below please find the links to the two topics addressed this week (programs can also be found in YouTube and Podcasts – all under AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection). Seguro Social: el Qué Cómo Quién…
United Way of Northern Arizona update for Feb. 8 — Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in several communities
Click here for the entire e-newsletter VITA Dates Announced United Way of Northern Arizona is again offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in several communities to provide FREE help with filing 2018 income tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers…
KNAU update for Feb. 8 — Love of Public Radio Week Begins Sunday
Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – February 8th, 2019 Earth Notes:…
Museum of Northern Arizona update for Feb. 8 — Last Chance to See Transcending Duality. Ends Feb. 10
Bring the kids or grandkids to MNA at 2 pm Saturday for some fishy fun. While you’re at it, sign them up for a week of fun at spring break camp. And if you haven’t seen the exhibition of Santa…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Feb. 7 — GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill, Arizona Snowbowl Fremont Restaurant & Bar on Feb. 9
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 Feb. 6 — Nominations now open for 18th Annual Arizona Out-of-School Time Awards of Excellence
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019 Connections Spotlight Nominations now open for 18th Annual Arizona Out-of-School Time Awards of Excellence The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence is seeking nominations for the “2019 Arizona…
Flagstaff joins the Global Covenant of Mayors in commitment to climate action
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council adopted Resolution 2019-04, authorizing the Mayor to sign the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy Pledge at the City Council meeting on Feb. 5, 2019. By joining the Covenant, Flagstaff pledges to…
Sedona Arts Center update for Feb. 6 — Art Workshops at Sedona Arts Center
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Art Workshops at Sedona Arts Center Workshops offer an intensive experience that will provide inspiration and information to distill and practice for months and even years afterwards. A wide variety of disciplines and…
District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Feb. 5 — Registration is open for Colorado Plateau Economic Development Symposium on March 7
February 5, 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 Forward District 5 Highlights Registration is…
Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter Feb. 5 update
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 Why do we use the term…