by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Sedona Arts Center — Fine Art Gallery Exhibition Featuring: Lydia Dillon-Sutton, Al Brown, Lyn & Ken Mikell, and Sue Horine / Fiber Art Trunk Show / Loving Bowls
FINE ART GALLERY Artists Reception December 6, from 5 to 8 pm Through the end of December, the Fine Art Gallery is featuring artists: Al Brown, Sue Horine, Lyn & Ken Mikell, and Lydia-Dillon-Sutton. Join us first Friday, December 6,…
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 I started off the year reaffirming…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Flagstaff Trails Initiative releases strategy for elevating region’s trail system, seeks community input
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Trails Initiative (FTI) partners released a draft Flagstaff Regional Trail Strategy after two years of sustained collaboration and public input. Partners and volunteers have created a set of recommendations for the region’s trail system that aims to elevate Flagstaff…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Flagstaff Southside Community Plan draft public comment period
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff will start a 60-day public review of the draft Southside Community Plan on Dec. 6, 2019. A community plan is used to inform future public projects, rezoning cases, and updates to codes and regulations. Nothing presented in the…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — FUSD is going 1:1 technology
“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook Announcements from Principal Popham FUSD is going 1:1 technology. What does this mean? Every student will be getting an IPAD of their own in January. Just like a textbook, we will be assigning a brand new…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Empowering Students: FUSD launches anonymous reporting tool
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Unified School District launched an anonymous reporting tool for students, families, and community to report concerns to school site administration. Available at all school sites, the system allows users to submit reports to the appropriate school…
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College student Nelda Achee, mother of three children, grandmother of seven, served in the U.S. Coast Guard for 21 years, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. She was a machinery tech and worked on airplanes, boats, ships…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Nov. 27 — Self-Healing Communities Update
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 Connections Spotlight Self-Healing Communities Update FLAGSTAFF — CCC&Y hosted more than 300 individuals in Flagstaff this October in order to be a part of a day-long presentation with…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Flagstaff Emergency winter overflow shelter bed capacity
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff has partnered with Flagstaff Shelter Services to provide emergency winter overflow shelter bed capacity for families experiencing homelessness. The winter overflow opened Nov. 1. “The city of Flagstaff is proud to work with Flagstaff Shelter…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau — Experience holidays, great shopping deals, and entertainment 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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Museum of Northern Arizona — Thankful at MNA
Message from Mary – In this time of giving thanks, we at MNA have much to be grateful for, starting with the donors who have stepped forward to help us preserve 36 acres of the Colton Meadows. This gives us great…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Coconino County Parks & Recreation update — Learn about seasonal updates and upcoming events
CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES, & COMMUNITIES NOVEMBER 2019 Seasonal Updates Get the latest weather and winter storm information at the U.S. National Weather Service – Flagstaff. Looking for snow play options in Flagstaff? Discover Flagstaff has locations and a map. FACILITIES…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Supervisor Lena Fowler’s Office and County Offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday
Click here for the entire e-newsletter November 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!…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Volunteers needed for Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program
By Coconino County COCONINO COUNTY — Volunteers needed for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. As a Volunteer you will: Help families gain free access to Tax Credits and keep more money in their pockets. Gain valuable experience—IRS…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Happy Thanksgiving from the SMS PTO
Happy Thanksgiving from the SMS PTO! Thanksgiving Break No School 11/27 – 12/1 “Like” SMS PTO on Facebook December Events December 13 — Popems with Popham December 13 — School Dance December 20 — First Semester Ends Dec 23 –…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Grand Re-Opening to be held Dec. 3 for Homeless Shelter in Flagstaff. Just in time for snow season
Flagstaff Shelter Services completes $1 Million Expansion in time for frigid northern Arizona temperatures – “Raise to Rise” Calls on Region to Help Reduce Homelessness in Northern Arizona – celebrates grand re-opening with tours on Giving Tuesday. FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on CCC ALAS Club to hold tamale sale. Pre-orders due by Dec. 9
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Community College Associated Latino American Students Club (ALAS) is having a Tamales Sale. Pre-order a dozen for $18 by Monday, December 9, 2019. Red and Green are available. Customers must pay at time of order, see ALAS…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on KNAU update for Nov. 22 — Sacred Shield To Be Returned to Acoma Pueblo After Located at Paris Auction House
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – November 22nd, 2019 Sacred Shield To Be Returned to Acoma Pueblo After Located at Paris Auction House After many years, a sacred artifact will be returned Monday to the Acoma…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Coconino County Health officials urge food safety this holiday season
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials encourage consumers to take appropriate precautions in handling, preparing and cooking foods during the upcoming holiday season. To ensure that the holiday foods are safe, follow these basic safety steps…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on City of Flagstaff announces Thanksgiving closures
FLAGSTAFF — City administrative offices will be closed on Nov. 28 and 29 for the Thanksgiving holiday and reopen on Dec. 2. City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed on Nov. 28 and 29 include: Hal Jensen Recreation Area…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Sedona Arts Center — Don’t miss these creative opportunities at Sedona Arts Center!
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Don’t miss these creative opportunities at Sedona Arts Center! How to Sell Art! with Jason Horejs December 2, 2019 5 to 6pm, FREE to SAC members, $10 everyone else Jason Horejs, Owner of…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Coconino County offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Coconino County offices closed for Thanksgiving holiday All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on ECoNA — Saying Goodbye/Changes at ECoNA
Dear Friend, As many of you know, I’m entering into my last few weeks as head of the Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona and, indeed, as a resident of this great state. Nov. 30th will be my official last day,…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y to present Annual Prevention Conference — ‘Finding My Strength; Hope in Connection” on April 23, 2020
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 Connections Spotlight CCC&Y to present Annual Prevention Conference — ‘Finding My Strength; Hope in Connection” on April 23, 2020 FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth will present…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau — xperience holidays, music, and art 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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Viola Awards Nominations (Due by Dec. 9) & #GivingTuesday
Click here for the entire e-newsletter View this email in your browser 3 Weeks left to submit your Viola Awards Nominations! Viola nominations are OPEN NOW! The Flagstaff Arts Council invites the community to submit nominations based on work that…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year nominations extended
COCONINO COUNTY — The eighth annual Coconino County 2020 Teacher of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year Award nominations have been extended to 5 p.m. on Nov. 18, 2019. Superintendent Lewis formally invites the public to nominate…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Bilingual report: Gina Santi Photography — Images of the Month — November 2019
Gina Santi Photography Images of the Month – November 2019 En Español In English 2020 Calendars Hyperinflation in Venezuela has put all but the most basic foodstuffs and medicines out of reach. In the absence of a…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Skunk tests positive for rabies in Baderville community
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) officials confirmed that a skunk found in the Baderville community, northwest of Flagstaff, has tested positive for rabies. No human or domestic animal exposures have been reported. CCHHS reminds people to use caution…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau — Experience history, culture, and art 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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Sedona Arts Center — You won’t want to miss these creative events and workshops at Sedona Arts Center!
Click here for the entire e-newsletter You won’t want to miss these creative events and workshops at Sedona Arts Center! Oil Painters of America 15th Annual Great American Paint-Out November 16, 2019 Reception & Exhibition 5 to 7pm at…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update — Getting things done for Arizonans
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, October was a productive month! The House of Representatives passed two of my bills: The Grand Canyon Centennial…
by AmigosNAZ.com • • Comments Off on Museum of Northern Arizona — November at MNA
Message from Mary – I hope to see you this weekend at the opening of Searching for a Bigger Subject, an exhibition of stunning watercolors by Tony Foster that compares two spectacular landscapes – the Grand Canyon and Mt. Everest. For…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y’s monthly board meeting on Nov. 18 to feature information on Arizona Town Hall’s ‘Strong Families Thriving Children’ effort
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 Connections Spotlight CCC&Y’s monthly board meeting on Nov. 18 to feature information on Arizona Town Hall’s ‘Strong Families Thriving Children’ effort Jermaine Barkley of Steward Health Choice of…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Reminder No School Nov. 8 through Nov. 11
“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook Thanksgiving Break No School 11/27 – 12/1 THANK YOU GRIMALDI’S! Special thanks to Grimaldi’s Pizzeria for sponsoring our PBIS prizes for this month. They generously donated several “Certificates of Achievement” that can be turned in…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Community Vote Town Hall to be held Nov. 16 in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — A “Community Vote Town Hall” will be held from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Riverside Church, 419 S. Verde St., Flagstaff. Join us for a Community Town Hall featuring information on your rights as…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Stuff the Bus – Battle of Thanksgiving on Nov. 16 in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Join the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, County Management and staff this weekend at the annual Stuff the Bus, the Battle for Thanksgiving. This is where the County competes with the City of Flagstaff to see who can raise…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for Nov. 8 — DEMOCRACY: In The Healthcare System
Dear friend and partner, below please find information on the issues addressed this week. Please help us share links with family and friends. Programs can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube and Podcast [Stitcher in Android and Podcast in IPhone]; all…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on KNAU update for Nov. 8 — Burn Bosses, Happy Birthday Morning Edition, and more
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – November 8th, 2019 Workshop Trains Future “Burn Bosses,” As Forest Managers Struggle To Increase Prescribed Fire Prescribed burns have become the norm for managing forests—especially around Flagstaff, which is a…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Sedona Arts Center — Don’t miss these art classes and crash courses at Sedona Arts Center!
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Upcoming Crash Courses & Classes at Sedona Arts Center iPhoneography Crash Course Saturday, November 9, 2019 Kelli Klymenko In today’s technological world, even professional photographers and artists are recognizing the iPhone as a…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on City of Flagstaff Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day Closure
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed on Nov. 11, 2019 in observance of Veterans Day. City Hall offices will reopen Nov. 12 with regular hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. City…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Board taps Navajo Nation educator for County Superintendent of Schools
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors selected Dr. Tommy Lewis as the new Superintendent of Schools. The Board confirmed the appointment during the regular Board meeting on Nov. 5 and Dr. Lewis will begin his service on Nov. 18.…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Coconino County Offices closed Veterans Day
All Coconino County offices will be closed Monday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention will conduct business as usual. Records will be open from…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y to present ‘Self-Healing and Thriving Communities’ feedback events Nov. 21, 22
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2019 Connections Spotlight CCC&Y to present ‘Self-Healing and Thriving Communities’ feedback events Nov. 21, 22 Now that the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth has hosted international expert, Kevin…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update — Open Enrollment Runs Until December 15th!
WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, I’m reaching out with an important health care update. The annual Open Enrollment period to purchase insurance from the Marketplace runs from November 1 to…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Coconino County Offices closed Veterans Day
Click here for the entire e-newsletter November 6, 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!…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau — Experience seasonal activities, history, and art 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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Reminder No School Nov. 8 through Nov. 11
“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook Congratulations to the Donut Party Winners! Mrs Busks class and Ms Wertz class THANK YOU to our wonderful group of Mustang Roundup Sponsors! DancEvolution Capstone Homes Billie McGraw – Village Land Shoppe Karen Flores –…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Día de los Muertos celebrations to be held in region with a Sugar Skull sale at Flagstaff First Friday on Nov. 1; at Killip Elementary on Nov 2
COCONINO COUNTY — A variety of spirited Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead celebrations will be held in Flagstaff, Sedona and elsewhere in Northern Arizona. Nov. 1 — Sugar Skull sale, for upcoming Día de los Muertos /…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on County Winter Parking Ordinance begins Friday, Nov. 1
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County’s annual Winter Parking Ordinance 2017-11 will be in effect between Friday, Nov. 1 and Wednesday, April 1, 2020. The ordinance requires parking restrictions from County maintained rights-of-way during snow season and for the enforcement of parking…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on County Finance Officer and Deputy Manager accepts position with PSPRS
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Deputy Manager and Chief Financial Officer Mike Townsend has accepted the position of Administrator of the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) for the State of Arizona. The PSPRS Board of Trustees voted to appoint Townsend…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on KNAU update for Nov. 1 — Schedule Changes, Brussels Sprouts, and more
Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – November 1st, 2019 This week’s Insider is brought to you by: Schedule Time Changes With the change to standard time for nearly all the country on Sunday, KNAU moves for…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y presents successful ‘Self-Healing Communities’ event
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2019 Connections Spotlight CCC&Y presents successful ‘Self-Healing Communities’ event More than 300 people filled the High Country Conference Center to hear Kevin Campbell’s presentation on “Self-Healing Communities” on…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau — Experience fall activities, Halloween, and art 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…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on ECoNA — Deadline Nears to Register for NAU Economic Outlook Conference
Dear Friend, Dr. Jennifer Golbeck, a computer scientist who is an expert in social networks, social media, privacy and security on the web, will be the keynote speaker at the 44th Annual Economic Outlook Conference next month at Northern Arizona…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Museum of Northern Arizona — November at MNA
Message from Mary – Nationally November is now recognized as Native American Heritage Month, which is a good step forward for the country. At MNA we have celebrated the people of the Colorado Plateau for more than 90 years, so…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Sedona Arts Center — Now Featuring Lydia Dillon-Sutton, Al Brown, Lyn & Ken Mikell, and Sue Horine – and representing over 100 local and regional artists!
FINE ART GALLERY Artists Reception November 1, from 5 to 8 pm During the months of November and December, the Fine Art Gallery is featuring artists: Al Brown, Sue Horine, Lyn & Ken Mikell, and Lydia-Dillon-Sutton. Join us first Friday,…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on CCC’s Phi Theta Kappa holding Coat & Warm Clothing Drive
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society is hosting a Coat and Warm Clothing Drive from Monday, Oct. 28 to Thursday, Nov. 21 at the CCC Lone Tree Campus – 2800 S. Lone Tree Rd., Flagstaff. All donations will…
by Community Contributor • • Comments Off on Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Mustang Roundup Results: Wow! $83,000 So Far
“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook THANK YOU to our wonderful group of Mustang Roundup Sponsors! Capstone Homes Billie McGraw – Village Land Shoppe Karen Flores – CNN Mortgage Pamela Harris – Coconino Appraisal Service Tommy Gabaldon – Coconino Repair &…