September 2018 Givers of a bright future Our new awareness campaign highlights that babies, toddlers and preschoolers learn and grow through their relationships with the caring adults in their lives. That’s parents, of course, and also grandparents, friends, family and child…
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Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Sept. 5
Click here for more information In This Issue The Candidates Discuss NAU F3 Fundraising at Chipotle Many Opportunities to Get Involved Donate Now The Candidates Discuss NAU NAU is almost as old as Flagstaff. And the relationship between these two…
Sedona Arts Center update for Sept. 5
First Friday in the Gallery Sedona Arts Center Features New Artists Highlighting Fall Colors First Friday Reception September 7, from 5 to 8 pm Sedona Arts Center is celebrating the beginning of fall by featuring six fine artists in their…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Sept. 5
It has come to our attention that there was an error in your weekly newsletter on Monday. Please note that the next PTO Meeting is Wednesday September 19th (not the 15th) at 5:15 in the commons. We’re sorry for any confusion and…
Northern Arizona Interfaith Council update for Sept. 5
Good Morning NAIC Leaders, We are almost exactly two months away from our Midterm Elections 2018 and much must be done to ensure everyone powerfully flexes their voting muscles at the local, state, and national level. Those same muscles need to be…
CCC students get 4-1-1 on resources
FLAGSTAFF — Starting college for the first time, or returning to college after a long break can be a daunting prospect for students. Coconino Community College helps to relieve some of that anxiety by getting students familiar with the resources available…
LAUNCH Flagstaff update for Sept. 4
ADVANCING WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION Summer 2018 has drawn to an “official” close so this is a wonderful opportunity to recap the work the partners of LAUNCH have accomplished during the summer break. I’ve recapped some of those highlight below. I’ve also…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Sept. 4
Click here for the entire e-newsletter September 4, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Call for Submissions: Fall 2018 Navajo Nation Early Childhood Newsletter Back-To-School Night Walk to Fight Suicide Early Childhood Fair FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff…
ECoNA update for Sept. 4
Click here for more information The Town of Tusayan would be the perfect place to call home for those who work at the Grand Canyon National Park or the many tourism enterprises in the area. It’s in a picturesque…
Putting hands-on into online at CCC
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Community College Biology Faculty Melinda McKinney checks off the items she puts into the cardboard box. There is a scale, a microscope, pH test strips, seeds, rulers, soil and more. After the boxes are packed, many of…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Sept. 3
We Need Volunteers! Progress reports are coming out soon and we are looking for as many people as possible to come stuff envelopes. The more people the faster it will go so please give just a couple hours of your…
Sept. 30 — Latino Outdoors presents ‘Lava River Cave Hike’ in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Latino Outdoors presents “Lava River Cave Hike,” 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, meeting at the lava river cave parking area. Join Latino Outdoors and the Flagstaff Festival of Science for a guided hike in the lava river cave! Educational:…
Oct. 3 — Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to meet in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject to change. Notice of changes will…
Oct. 5 — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces presents annual Sugar Skull Workshop at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cultural Center ‘The Basement’
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present its annual Sugar Skull-making workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cultural Arts Center “The Basement,” 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Come learn the…
Oct. 8 — Walnut Canyon National Monument will offer a Guided Hike to the First Fort Archaeological Site
FLAGSTAFF — Walnut Canyon National Monument will offer a guided hike to First Fort on Monday, October 8, 2018. The First Fort Hike is a Ranger-guided program to an archaeological site in the Walnut Canyon backcountry. The hike will begin at 9:00…
Oct. 9 — Coconino County Board of Supervisors to special session, executive session and work session in Flagstaff
COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors and the Boards of Directors of the Coconino County Jail District, the Coconino County Flood District and the Coconino County Public Health Services District will hold a special session, executive session and…
Oct. 12-13 — Navajo Bridge Star Party
NAVAJO BRIDGE Star Party FRIDAY & SATURDAY OCTOBER 12 & 13, 2018 6 PM to 10 PM Nightly Join us this Friday and Saturday at this amazing star gazing event for the whole family on the historic Navajo Bridge over the…
Oct. 16 — Coconino County Board of Supervisors to regular session, executive session and work session in Flagstaff
COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors and the Boards of Directors of the Coconino County Jail District, the Coconino County Flood District and the Coconino County Public Health Services District will hold a special session, executive session and…
Oct. 17 — City of Flagstaff hosting Election Open Houses
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff is hosting five Election Open Houses to provide information to the public and answer questions regarding ballot items 419, 420, 421 and 422 in advance of the Nov. 6, 2018 election. The public is encouraged…
Through Oct. 19 — NAU Latin American Film Series
FLAGSTAFF — The NAU Latin American Film Series will take place through Oct. 19 in Liberal Arts (Bldg. 18), Room, Northern Arizona University. This film series is presented by Latin American Studies and is funded by a grant from Spanish Film Club and…
Oct. 23 — Flagstaff Climate Action and Adaption Plan meetings
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff published a draft Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (Plan) for community review. The Plan is a strategic roadmap to guide the Flagstaff community in preparing for climate risks, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and protecting…
Sept. 26 — Flagstaff Police Department Citizen’s Liaison Committee to hold public meeting on Mental Health Crises
“How local law enforcement & community behavioral health agencies work together” FLAGSTAFF — Community members often are faced with the following questions: “Who do I call when I have serious concerns about a family member or a friend’s mental health or…
City of Flagstaff to re-advertise city manager position this fall
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council has worked to recruit the next City Manager since March 2018. The Council received 106 letters of interest and selected eight of those applicants for further consideration. After an initial phone screening and before the community…
Flu shots available at the Public Health Services District Clinic
COCONINO COUNTY — The 2018-2019 seasonal influenza vaccine is now available at the Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) Clinic in Flagstaff. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccination as the first step…
City of Flagstaff, Coconino County Labor Day Closures
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff’s City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed Sept. 3, 2018 in observance of Labor Day. City Hall offices will reopen Sept. 4, 2018. City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed Labor Day include: East…
NAU update for Aug. 31
Friday, Aug. 31 NAU and the city offer warm welcome to neighbors surrounding campus (VIDEO) President Cheng and city officials went door to door to talk with residents, encourage neighbors to build positive relationships and distribute information. NAU’s Honors Residential…
Grant funds Bike Park construction
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Parks and Recreation was awarded a Land and Water Conservation Fund grant from the Arizona State Parks and Trails for infrastructure improvements and visitor amenities, including a restroom, at Fort Tuthill County Park. The grant award…
City of Flagstaff to hold regular council meeting on Sept. 4
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council will hold its regular council meeting at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 4 at the City Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. This meeting is open to the public. See agendas below: September 4, 2018 agenda…
Putting hands-on into online at CCC
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College Biology Faculty Melinda McKinney checks off the items she puts into the cardboard box. There is a scale, a microscope, pH test strips, seeds, rulers, soil and more. After the boxes are packed, many of them…
KNAU update for Aug. 31
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 – August 31st, 2018 Special: John…
Sedona Arts Center update for Aug. 31
Call to Artists! Labor Day Weekend Sale! New Website! Labor Day Weekend Sale! 10% gallery-wide discount Sedona Arts Center Members receive an additional 5% off! This weekend we are extending our member’s discount to all customers in the gallery, offering…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Aug. 30
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth August 30, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Expect More Arizona Vote4Education resources Upcoming Dates Aug. — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Aug. 30
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…
Expect More Arizona update for Aug. 30
Click here for the entire e-newsletter These programs are improving outcomes for students in Arizona We believe it is possible for every student to receive an excellent education every step of the way. In order to get there, it…
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection ‘Disabilities: Awareness & Event’ update for Aug. 30
Dear friend and partner, greetings! Please know that our radio program no longer airs on Saturdays; it now take place on Thursdays from 1 to 2 pm (at KNUV 1190-am and 107.5-fm; station has Spanish programing but our show is in English).…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 29
Click here for more information In This Issue Candidates give their views on Prop 417 F3’s Position on Prop 417 Candidate Forum August 30th Donate Now The Candidates Gives Their Views on Prop 417 With the #RedforEd movement gaining large…
Statement from the Board of Supervisors on the passing of Senator John McCain
COCONINO COUNTY — “The Coconino County Board of Supervisors were deeply saddened to learn that Senator John McCain lost his battle with brain cancer this past weekend. Senator McCain was a tremendous statesman and dedicated public servant for the country…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 28
Click here for the entire e-newsletter August 28, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Super Service Saturdays Back-To-School Night Call for Submissions: Fall 2018 Navajo Nation Early Childhood Newsletter NACA Reach UR Life 2018 Northern Arizona Suicide Prevention…
Inaugural service between Flagstaff and Denver to begin in 2019
FLAGSTAFF — Starting March 31, 2019, the Flagstaff Airport (FLG) will partner with United Airlines to provide daily, non-stop service to Denver International Airport (DEN). This flight will provide an additional carrier for the Flagstaff Airport and a new market…
LAUNCH Flagstaff: Your Vote Counts (Tuesday, Aug. 28) – Primary Election Day
Advancing World-Class Education Tomorrow, Tuesday August 28, 2018 is our Primary Election Day here in Arizona. While the ballot initiatives you might have already been hearing about won’t appear until the General Election on November 6th, there are still important…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Aug. 27
It’s finally Parent Week!!! There’s a LOT going on this week, so please read through all of this week’s announcements thoroughly. And, as always, let us know if you have any questions. Your SMS PTO Click here for last month’s PTO meeting…
NAU update for Aug. 24
Friday, Aug. 24 Jacks are back! A look at the facts and stats of the incoming class, and campus move in (PHOTOS/VIDEO) NAU athletes, members of student organizations, sororities and fraternities all joined President Cheng in helping thousands of new…
Flagstaff’s San Francisco de Asis Catholic Preschool receives highest quality rating from First Things First
FLAGSTAFF — The San Francisco de Asis Catholic Preschool in Flagstaff recently achieved a five-star rating through Arizona’s First Things First Quality First program. The ratings is the highest available and a first for the Coconino region. “Quality First has been…
SBDC gives form to dreams at CCC
FLAGSTAFF — The concept part was easy, said Flagstaff resident Cecilia “Ceci” Findley. She envisioned that her “Beauty Enhancing Studio” would have a row of cosmetology stations. The studio would have an art gallery for artists to display their latest work.…
KNAU update for Aug. 24
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 – August 24th, 2018 Proposal…
GFFP and Coconino County to begin forest thinning behind Sechrist Elementary School on Highway 180
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County and the Greater Flagstaff Forests Partnership (GFFP) will conduct forest treatments (thinning trees) on a 57-acre County parcel located in the Lockett Ranches area, behind Sechrist Elementary School. This parcel is within the footprint of the Flagstaff…
AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection ‘Legislation: How Bills Become Law’ update for Aug. 23
Dear friend and partner, greetings! Please know that our radio program no longer airs on Saturdays; it now take place on Thursdays from 1 to 2 pm (at KNUV 1190-am and 107.5-fm; station has Spanish programing but our show is in English).…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for Aug. 23
Click here for the entire e-newsletter EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth August 23, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Expect More Arizona Vote4Education resources Upcoming Dates Aug. — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Aug. 23
Click here for more information In This Issue F3 asks the Candidates about Water Snow Making at Ft. Tuthill Water Infrastructure and Workforce Housing Candidate Forum August 30th Donate Now F3 asks the Candidates About Water The human body is about…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Aug. 22
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 — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Aug. 21
Click here for the entire e-newsletter August 21, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Tiny Tales at Museum of Northern Arizona FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff – SafeTALK NACA Reach UR Life 2018 Northern Arizona Suicide Prevention…
Page CCC alum takes next step to physician
PAGE — Page resident Melody Billy started her classes at Coconino Community College while getting treatment for cancer. “My classes at CCC really got my mind off being sick,” she said. “It was my saving grace.” Her cancer is in remission.…
First Things First update for Aug. 20
News and happenings about First Things First August 2018 Family, friend and neighbor child care providers learn they are teachers, too More than one-third of Arizona’s children under age 5 are cared for in informal child care settings, better known…
Sedona Arts Center update for Aug. 20
School of the Arts Select Workshops and Classes Alok Hsu Kwan-han September 29 – 30, 2018 A Brush with Emptiness: Zen Creativity and the Art of Life This is the workshop Alok gives on his 80th birthday! He welcomes you…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Aug. 20
“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook It was so good to meet so many of you at our PTO meeting last week! Thanks to all the parents and teachers that came out – we were WOWed to see more than 40 of…
CCC alum Richard Ramirez reaches for goal of impacting lives
FLAGSTAFF — Richard Ramirez had a good career with a structural engineering group, making good money and having room for advancement. Still, he wasn’t satisfied. “Looking toward my future, I didn’t see a personal satisfaction in that job,” Ramirez said, adding…
NAU update for Aug. 17
Friday, Aug. 17 Making conversation: NAU linguist studies how perceptions of accents affects communication Okim Kang, who spoke about her research on NPR podcast Code Switch, has found effective communication requires both clear speakers and unbiased, responsive listeners. Warmer temperatures…
STEM City update for Aug. 17
Click here for the entire e-newsletter August 17, 2018 Looking to schedule a field trip? Fall field trips are being offered at the Arboretum, but only for a limited time. Check them out now!
KNAU update for Aug. 17
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 – August 17th, 2018 This…
Coconino Sheriff’s Office and The NARBHA Institute Partner for Mental Health First Aid Training
FLAGSTAFF — Recently the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office and The NARBHA Institute sponsored five Sheriff’s Office employees in attending classes to become certified Mental Health First Aid instructors. It is well recognized that our society is facing a mental health crisis.…