Category: Youth

Grand Canyon National Park — Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: December 6-10, 2021

by Community Contributor • December 9, 2021 • Comments Off

Winter Road Conditions and Reporting Emergencies

With the first major snow of the season arriving, here are a few reminders on park road conditions and reporting emergencies, especially during periods of inclement weather.

When a road closes in the park, Grand Canyon Dispatch, who are staffed 24 hours a day, receive the notification and immediately will update the road conditions outgoing message. This number should be programmed into your phone if it isn’t already; it is: 928-638-7496. Please do not call dispatch for roads updates unless you are reporting an emergency.

Patrice Horstman — Coconino County District 1 Newsletter: December 2021

by Community Contributor • December 9, 2021 • Comments Off

In This Issue

9 December 2021

Hello from Supervisor Horstman
Perrin Ranch Tour
U.S. Forest Service Commitment
Coconino County Redistricting Process
State Congressional and Legislative Redistricting Process
Downtown Flagstaff Holiday Celebration
Winter Snow Play
Upcoming Winter Events
COVID-19 Vaccinations and Testing
Contact Us

United Way of Northern Arizona — Partner Spotlight: Volunteers, Food Donations Needed at Flagstaff Family Food Center

by Community Contributor • December 9, 2021 • Comments Off

During this season of giving, we’d like to ask you to consider donating your time (and maybe a few non-perishable items) to the Flagstaff Family Food Center (FFFC), a UWNA partner that has served thousands of our neighbors when they were at their most vulnerable.

The organization, which opened its doors on Christmas Day exactly 30 years ago, has provided meals through its daily hot dinner and sack lunches at its kitchen on North 2nd Street, or through its Food Bank on Huntington Drive.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y presents ‘Strengthening Families: Protective Factors’ and other no cost webinars

by Community Contributor • December 8, 2021 • Comments Off

The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth has created a series of no cost webinars for professionals, parents and youth, to provide them skills that are needed now more than ever.

“Strengthening Families: Protective Factors —” We hosted this 1.5 hour webinar to ensure we look through a strength-based framework that is evidence-based, supports families and is prevention focused. This is for the community, as well as, professionals.

Trainer
Claire Louge, Prevention Child Abuse Arizona

“I was so surprised that I could use the information in a lot of work that I do and not just with youth and families. It is truly amazing how it related to just every day life. It was great!!” according to one participant.

“Appreciated the new perspective on the the protective factors from the trainer. Good examples and activities,” said another participant.

CCC student honors ‘service’ in National Park Service

by Community Contributor • December 8, 2021 • Comments Off

Rachel Stice works as a dispatcher with the National Park Service at the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

Although she loves her job, she has designs on being a park Ranger. A first step on that journey is to get certified as an Emergency Medical Technician. Luckily for her, Coconino Community College’s Page Center offers an Emergency Medical Service course to help her achieve her goal.

“I work a lot behind the scenes, behind the computer with our Rangers for visitor and resource protection,” Stice said. “Along with that, we have a lot of medical calls in our area.”

The NAU Review — Getting to know grads, Arizona Lottery scholarship winner and an NAU professor on Jeopardy!

by Community Contributor • December 7, 2021 • Comments Off

Graduate Eduardo Moreno’s experience in NAU-Yuma’s nursing program encompassed a breadth of experiences—working in the COVID-19 unit during clinicals, educating the community about the stigma behind mental illness and substance abuse and spending a little time in the hospital as a patient. He did it all with the goal of increasing access to affordable and effective health care.

Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library — Happening at Your Library 12/06/21

by Community Contributor • December 6, 2021 • Comments Off

Come connect with your community

Discover Flagstaff — Tree Lighting and Winter Wonderland, Heritage Square on Dec. 4 and more events

by Community Contributor • December 3, 2021 • Comments Off

Kick off your holiday season in Downtown Flagstaff. 3 p.m.

The NAU Review — Getting to know grads, normalizing asking, Notes from the President and a holiday craft

by Community Contributor • December 2, 2021 • Comments Off

Medical anthropologist Lisa Hardy says we all need to get comfortable with questions this season: Are you vaccinated? Do you mask appropriately? Will you wear a mask in my house? This kind of communication prioritizes safety and socializing.

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: Nov. 29-Dec. 3, 2021

by Community Contributor • December 2, 2021 • Comments Off

Last week the World Health Organization (WHO) classified a new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, as a “Variant of Concern.” This new variant appears to have originated in the southern part of Africa. However, there have been reported cases in Canada, Australia, Israel, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, France, Hong Kong, and now the United States (California and Minnesota).

President Biden has added some precautionary measures until we know more about the new variant and has restricted air travel from South Africa and seven other nations in the southern region of Africa.

The best protection against Omicron is getting fully vaccinated — and getting a booster shot as soon as you can. The CDC recommends people follow prevention strategies, such as wearing a mask in public indoor settings and congested outdoor settings, washing your hands frequently, and physically distancing from others.

Creative Flagstaff — Thank You for Being a Patron

by Community Contributor • December 2, 2021 • Comments Off

Thank you for attending events at the Coconino Center for the Arts over the past couple of years. Did you know CCA has a membership program? Memberships begin at just $4.17/month.

Benefits include member’s only pricing to Creative Flagstaff and Coconino Center for the Arts events, concerts, and workshops, invitation to special members-only events, and more. See a full list of membership levels and benefits here. Members help keep gallery admission free and underwrite many of our educational programs and events, keeping our programs accessible and affordable.

We recently began in-person events again. I hope you will consider joining us for an upcoming concert or Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival’s A Christmas Carol (vaccine/test required). Upon joining as a member, we will send a promo code to use for discounts for many of our upcoming events.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y — Let’s Hear from Youth! Youth Open Mic on Dec. 5

by Community Contributor • December 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth (www.coconinokids.org) is working hard to better understand root causes of trauma and promoting tools for resiliency. We know that social connection is a key protective factor for both youth and families.

During Covid, we began a virtual youth open mic. The purpose is to provide a safe space for youth to express themselves through music, art, poetry, theater, dance, photography, or cultural sharing. The event takes place the first Sunday of each month at 4 p.m. The next event is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 5.

Shop CCC Scarves for Scholarships at the Annual Fine Craft & Decorative Art Market on Dec. 4, 5

by Community Contributor • December 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Shop CCC Scarves for Scholarships at the Annual Fine Craft & Decorative Art Market and in the CCC Lone Tree Campus Commons this Saturday & Sunday; and Monday – Thursday.

Visit the Coconino Community College Foundation booth for festive holiday gifts.

The Scarves for Scholarships fundraiser supports Nursing Student Scholarships at CCC.
Why not stay warm and cozy this year while helping to support a good cause all at the same time?

Beaver Street lane closures scheduled for week of Dec. 6

by Community Contributor • December 1, 2021 • Comments Off

Three lanes on Beaver Street will be closed on Monday, December 6, Thursday December 9, and Friday December 10 for construction related to the Butler Avenue Condominiums project.

The west three lanes of Beaver Street will be closed at the northwest corner of Butler Avenue and Beaver Street so that a crane may be parked to complete construction work during the week. Staging the crane within the City’s right-of-way is the most feasible option given the site constraints and considering the temporary circulation impacts.

The NAU Review — Getting to know grads, #GivingTuesday, celebrating Hanukkah and NAU’s prestigious award

by Community Contributor • November 30, 2021 • Comments Off

NAU 4 All club president, Transfer Jack, internship, job and honor society: They’ve all kept psychology major Shaelynn Cauthen busy. Being that involved has allowed her the opportunity to narrow down what she wants to do in the future that’s waiting after commencement on Dec. 10.

Creative Flagstaff — Happening THIS WEEK!

by Community Contributor • November 30, 2021 • Comments Off

Join us for ArtWalk at the site of Retro Maven on Friday, December 3rd from 6-7 pm. Arizona Pitch Night winner & Retro Maven artist Michelle Meyer will be giving an artist talk, and the Snoods of Snood City will be on site. Retro Maven will be leaving Flagstaff this month — see it before it’s too late! Thank you to ArtWins Arizona for helping to bring Retro Maven to Flagstaff.

United Way of Northern Arizona — It’s Giving Tuesday!

by Community Contributor • November 30, 2021 • Comments Off

Welcome to #GivingTuesday.

Can we count on you to be part of today’s international movement?

When you give to United Way of Northern Arizona, you are investing in the future of our community and local programs to help our friends and neighbors in Coconino, Navajo and Apache counties.

Please Step Up for Our Community today – and thank you for donating!

Flagstaff Festival of Science — Double your impact on #GivingTuesday

by Community Contributor • November 30, 2021 • Comments Off

You can make a difference today, when you give to the Festival of Science! Donors like you make our impactful STEAM programs happen right here in Flagstaff.

Established in 1990, The Festival of Science is the longest, continuously running, entirely free science festival in the world. On Giving Tuesday, consider making a gift of any size to the Festival of Science and help keep this excellent community event FREE!

During our GivingTuesday campaign, your donation is doubled when you give! A generous donor is willing to match up to $1000 in donations during the campaign, allowing your contribution to go further. However, it is critical that we reach our goal of $1000 to unlock the funds in this match!

Work substantially complete on Beaver Street and Butler Avenue

by Community Contributor • November 29, 2021 • Comments Off

Work to implement a pilot project installing separated bike lanes on Beaver Street and Butler Avenue is substantially complete for installation of the curbs and candlesticks as designed. The City is working to modify and re-installing candlesticks that have been hit or damaged by vehicular traffic.

Originally the pilot project, Phase I and II, was scheduled for completion by the end of 2021. The contractor was able to receive materials and successfully install the curbs and candlesticks ahead of schedule. November 19, 2021 is the date of substantial completion.

Grand Canyon National Park Will Transition to Winter Operations Dec. 1, 2021

by Community Contributor • November 29, 2021 • Comments Off

Beginning December 1, 2021, visitors traveling to Grand Canyon National Park this winter season should be prepared for modified changes in operations. Visitors should also plan ahead and anticipate temporary road closures and poor driving conditions whenever winter storms pass through the area.

The following operational changes will be in effect beginning on December 1, 2021:

Shuttle Bus Operations

Giving Tuesday on Nov. 30 at Coconino Community College

by Community Contributor • November 25, 2021 • Comments Off

Support student success at Coconino Community College by giving to the CCC Foundation on Giving Tuesday – a global, online generosity movement designed to transform communities this Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

For more than 30 years, CCC has been putting “Students First”. This year, your gift on Giving Tuesday will go towards the CCC Foundation Greatest Needs Fund, which supports the immediate financial needs of CCC students.

Hispanics Enjoying Camping, Hunting, and the Outdoors (HECHO) — With Gratitude

by Community Contributor • November 25, 2021 • Comments Off

This year, many of us will be participating in Thanksgiving with family and friends that we have not seen since before the pandemic. After such a long time apart, this is a time to reconnect as a community and to reflect on what we are grateful for. Several research studies have found that a regular practice of gratitude, or an attitude of gratitude, is said to have far ranging emotional, social, and health benefits. In fact, benefits associated with gratitude include better sleep, more exercise, reduced symptoms of physical pain, lower levels of inflammation, and other benefits.

The HECHO team is practicing gratitude during this time of year and we are grateful for the collective push for a sustainable and just future, for our community’s efforts in the movement to conserve public lands, and for our cultural connection with nature.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Giving thanks to our wonderful supporters, community partners, members

by Community Contributor • November 24, 2021 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — In this season of giving, CCC&Y wishes to celebrate Heather and Art Babbott and their family for their extraordinary contribution toward the CCC&Y Mission.

The Coalition relies on the generous help of our supporters, community partners and members to eliminate childhood trauma and inequity by building an inclusive movement of people dedicated to transforming and healing our communities. Through leadership, education and advocacy, we are reconnecting children and families to the greater community and their own potential.

Our Mission:

Igniting collective action to cultivate, honor & empower resilient, thriving communities.

Our Vision:

We envision a holistic community where all children of Coconino County are increasingly free from trauma experience and all have equitable opportunities that build resiliency.

We could not accomplish our mission without the support our funding partners and our more than 100 members.

The Coalition will also be taking part in Giving Tuesday on Nov. 30 Please consider hosting a fundraiser for CCC&Y on your Facebook page.

Or click here to contribute by donating or becoming a member.

Once again, thank you very much to the community, our partners and members for your generous support. Wishing you all a very Happy Holiday Season.

Discover Flagstaff — Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus, Theatrikos Theatre Company Nov. 26-28

by Community Contributor • November 24, 2021 • Comments Off

Heartwarming Christmas story. Fri & Sun. 7:30 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m.

United Way of Northern Arizona — Happy Thanksgiving!

by Community Contributor • November 24, 2021 • Comments Off

We wanted to take a moment to send warm wishes to you and yours for a lovely holiday this week. May you have safe travels, fabulous meals with family and friends, and much for which to be grateful.

From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!
Carol, Heidi, Christine, Elaine & Sybil

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up — Nov. 22-26, 2021

by Community Contributor • November 24, 2021 • Comments Off

Holiday COVID Reminders

This time last year, we saw a spike in COVID cases. As a reminder, please continue to follow these tips from the CDC and all NPS guidance both inside and outside the park so that we can minimize the spread of COVID-19 this holiday season.
Protect those not yet eligible for vaccination by getting yourself and other eligible people around them vaccinated.
Wear well-fitting masks over your nose and mouth if you are in public indoor settings.
Avoid crowded, poorly ventilated spaces.
If you are sick or have symptoms, do not host or attend a gathering.
Get tested if you have symptoms of COVID-19 or have a close contact with someone who has COVID-19.

CDC authorizes COVID-19 vaccine booster doses for all adults over the age of 18

by Community Contributor • November 24, 2021 • Comments Off

Last Friday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) joined the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in authorizing a single booster dose of the Moderna and Pfizer mRNA vaccines for all adults 18 years and older.

This recent action allows individuals 18 years and older, who have completed their initial COVID-19 vaccine series to receive a booster shot at least six months after completing their initial vaccine series.

The CDC had previously approved booster doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for all adults 18 years and older at least two months after their initial dose.

The NAU Review — XC national championship, your Thanksgiving traditions and Humans of Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • November 23, 2021 • Comments Off

One of our favorite NAU Thanksgiving traditions is winning a national cross-country championship … but we’ll get to that in a minute. 😉 For the rest of us, it means cutting down a Christmas tree, spending days putting together a puzzle, drinking at a local dive bar, crafting with kids, creating a tablecloth full of memories, celebrating Native American heritage and more. Here’s how our Lumberjacks spend the holiday.

Holiday season at the Museum of Northern Arizona

by Community Contributor • November 22, 2021 • Comments Off

Museums are places of connection. They connect us to the past, to place, to culture, and to each other. The Museum of Northern Arizona has provided connections – between art and science, land and culture, people and places, and much more – for 93 years. Although the past 20 months have been the most challenging of MNA’s long history, with your generous support, we have continued to provide connections to our community and beyond. If you believe, as I do, that these connections are vital as we continue to face the challenges of the pandemic, I would be honored if you would support MNA with a year-end gift.

As a way of giving back to the community, we will be offering free entry to the museum during the annual Winter Market on December 11 and 12. I hope you will take the opportunity to visit and connect with us. We have missed you throughout the pandemic!

The NAU Review — Celebrating standout seniors, Louie volunteers, supply chain worries and Notes from the President

by Community Contributor • November 19, 2021 • Comments Off

NAU and President Cruz Rivera honored the Class of 2021 President’s Prize recipients, Maree Mahkewa and Angel Marshall, 29 Gold Axe Award winners and nine Distinguished Seniors at a formal ceremony on Nov. 16 at the High Country Conference Center.

Page High School student gets jump on college with CCC

by Community Contributor • November 19, 2021 • Comments Off

She wants to be a surgeon.

To that end, Page resident Ryan Thomas, 18, is doing her best, through Coconino Community College, to get as many college credits out of the way before she ever leaves Page High School.

“I’ve always been focused on helping people and giving back to them,” Thomas said.

High school students in Coconino County have three options if they are interested in receiving college credits. Dual Enrollment students take college-level courses at a significantly reduced cost at their high schools. Concurrent Enrollment students take college-level courses at regular tuition costs at one of CCC’s campuses. Finally, Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry and Technology (CAVIAT) students take college level, vocational-based courses, leading to an industry or CCC certification, at no cost to the student, at one of CCC’s campuses.

Coconino Community College will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday

by Community Contributor • November 19, 2021 • Comments Off

Thanksgiving Holiday – CCC is Closed
Thursday, November 25 – Sunday, November 28, 2021

The college will reopen on its regular schedule Monday, November 29, 2021.
CCC is always open online at www.coconino.edu

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up — Nov. 15-19, 2021

by Community Contributor • November 18, 2021 • Comments Off

Upcoming Vaccine Event-Monday, December 6

We are pleased to announce that we are once again partnering with Coconino County Health and Human Services and the Grand Canyon Rec Center to host a vaccine event for the Grand Canyon community. This event is scheduled for Monday, December 6 inside the Rec Center in the large community room.

We are still working with the County to finalize specific times as well as what vaccines will be available to what age groups for this event. More information, including a flyer, will be shared in the near future on these details.

United Way of Northern Arizona — You Gave Safety & Security in 2021

by Community Contributor • November 18, 2021 • Comments Off

As we continue our annual fundraising campaign for United Way of Northern Arizona, we wanted to take a look at how your generosity impacted the safety and security of residents in Coconino, Navajo and Apache in fiscal year 2021.

Which raised a question: what exactly is “safety and security,” and how did your Stepping Up for Our Community change lives?

There are the three basics that everyone knows – food, shelter, clothing. However, safety and security encompasses so much more than that. It’s about access to healthcare and vital medications, funds to pay for utilities, and financial education and employment programs so families can have a better future.

Here are some of the ways UWNA with its partners transformed your donations into strategic programs that helped those in need in the past year:

Discover Flagstaff — Clark 125th Anniversary, Lowell Observatory on Nov. 18 and more events

by Community Contributor • November 17, 2021 • Comments Off

Join us to celebrate the historic Clark Refractor’s 125th Anniversary. 8 p.m.; Virtual

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y presents ‘Self-Healing Communities,’ ‘Igniting Collective Action: Moving Beyond ACEs,’ and other no cost webinars and more news

by Community Contributor • November 17, 2021 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY —
The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth has created a series of no cost webinars for professionals, parents and youth, to provide them skills that are needed now more than ever.
Self-Healing Communities with Kevin Campbell is an argument for moving away from treating individuals, community members and families as the “recipient” of services, from medicalizing unlivable lives, from not acknowledging systems of injustice and a move toward the scientifically-based call to action of participation, truth and community healing.
“This presentation is outstanding- thank you!” “Thank you for the space and conversation….this was excellent!”
We’ve also created Igniting Collective Action: Moving Beyond ACEs, an hour-long webinar that explores the roadmap to creating change at the community and system level by using the findings of both leadership research and today’s thought leaders. One participant said:
“This training was truly amazing and can be used no matter your walk in life … I hope that everyone and anyone takes advantage of this presentation. It really can make a difference.”

Coconino School Superintendent to Interview Candidates for School Governing Board, Seeks Input

by Community Contributor • November 17, 2021 • Comments Off

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Cheryl Mango-Paget has announced the scheduling of interviews for the Governing School Board Member open seats at Maine Consolidated School District #10.

An advisory committee will be assembled consisting of a district resident, district teacher, and two current board members to conduct interviews and advise Superintendent Mango-Paget on the appointments.

The NAU Review — Creating a home away from home, the Regents’ Cup and a ‘fun’ fact about Oak Creek

by Community Contributor • November 16, 2021 • Comments Off

Ora Marek-Martinez understands the need for Indigenous students to find community in order for them to reach their full potential in college. Marek-Martinez, who is of the Diné, Nez Perce and Hopi tribes, felt lost more than once while a student at NAU. As executive director of the Native American Cultural Center, her role is to create a place where the students who come after her will find the support, academic resources and familial and spiritual services needed to be successful at NAU and beyond.

Flagstaff Festival of Science — We Need You! Giving Tuesday is on Nov. 30

by Community Contributor • November 15, 2021 • Comments Off

Giving Tuesday, November 30, is a global generosity movement, one to which you can contribute meaningfully. This popular day of giving back has grown to inspire millions of people to make a contribution during the holiday season.

How can YOU make an impact on GivingTuesday? Donate to the Flagstaff Festival of Science!

United Way of Northern Arizona — How You Stepped Up for Our Youth in 2021

by Community Contributor • November 12, 2021 • Comments Off

At United Way of Northern Arizona, we love sharing with you the stories that illustrate the good work we are doing with our partners to Step Up for Our Youth and Our Community.

It’s work that you make possible through your generous donations, which we then direct to proven programs and services the improve the lives of our residents in Coconino, Navajo and Apache counties.

But sometimes, numbers can be even more impressive than stories. Sometimes they give you the full picture of the impact we are achieving together. Numbers like:

28,204 books that were distributed in the last year to young children (birth to age 8) through programs like the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and KinderCamp.™

Patrice Horstman — Coconino County District 1 Newsletter: November 2021

by Community Contributor • November 11, 2021 • Comments Off

In This Issue

11 November 2021

Hello from Supervisor Horstman
U.S. Forest Service Chief Visits Coconino County
Four Forest Restoration Initiative Investment
Western Interstate Region Annual Conference
Coconino County Redistricting Process
State Congressional and Legislative Redistricting Process
Meeting with NAU President Cruz Rivera
Ft. Tuthill Restroom Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Stuff the Bus
FDA Approved COVID-19 Boosters
COVID-19 and Flu Vaccines
COVID Information Line and Testing Site
Contact Us

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up — Nov. 8-12, 2021

by Community Contributor • November 11, 2021 • Comments Off

Honoring Our Veterans

On Veterans Day, we take a moment to salute the men and women who serve, and have served in our nation’s military. Many people have repeated Colonel Walter Hitchcock’s famous words, ‘Freedom is not free’ because it succinctly captures the essence of military service.

We want to express our great appreciation for every GRCA employee and resident who has served in the armed forces. We especially want to thank all of those who sacrificed and shared in the sacrifices of military service members. The nation owes a debt of gratitude for service members and their families and their sacrifices.

Thank you, Veterans!

Work continues on Butler Avenue to implement the separated bike lanes pilot project

by Community Contributor • November 11, 2021 • Comments Off

Work continues to implement a pilot project installing separated bike lanes on Beaver Street and Butler Avenue. The contractor has completed the installation of a concrete curb and delineators to physically separate bicyclists from vehicles on Beaver Street.

Work to install similar barriers on Butler Avenue will begin on Monday, November 15, 2021 and end on November 26, 2021. The project limits are Butler Avenue, from Milton Road to Sawmill Road.

Discover Flagstaff — NAU Senior Day — NAU Football vs. Montana, Walkup Skydome and more events

by Community Contributor • November 10, 2021 • Comments Off

Join us as NAU Football takes on the Montana Grizzlies. 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Coconino County community invited to comment at Nov. 10 satellite hearing on draft Arizona legislative and congressional district maps

by Community Contributor • November 10, 2021 • Comments Off

CCC&Y’s Action and Outreach Committee would like to make sure that individuals are aware that redistricting conversation, maps, and comments are taking place now. These decisions determine what district voters will vote in and how representation will take place. The results of redistricting last for 10 years and ultimately impact policy decisions. Please make sure you are informed and that your voice is heard.

The 30-day comment period ends on Nov. 20. The Arizona’s Independent Redistricting Commission will then take the feedback, make final change before they are approved in December, the Arizona Daily Sun reported this week.

The final maps will use to elect candidates for the next 10 years.

The satellite location of the next public hearing to be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10 at the High County Conference Center, 201 W. Butler Ave., Flagstaff. Click here for the agenda or here for future meeting information.

Shop CCC Scarves for Scholarships at the Annual Christmas Bazaar on Nov. 13

by Community Contributor • November 10, 2021 • Comments Off

Visit the CCC Foundation booth for festive holiday gifts at the St. Mary’s/San Francisco de Asis Annual Christmas Bazaar.

CCC Scarves for Scholarships is a fundraiser in support of Nursing Student Scholarships at CCC.
Why not stay warm and cozy this year while helping to support a good cause all at the same time?

This in-person, family-friendly event will feature crafters and venders from Flagstaff and the surrounding area. There will be a lot of home-made gifts, arts and crafts, pre-packaged baked goods and food items for sale.
There will also be a raffle with lots of really great prizes.

Open to the public – $0.50 per person entrance fee.

The NAU Review — On Veterans Day, honoring sacrifice without glorifying it

by Community Contributor • November 9, 2021 • Comments Off

Zach Hamilton enlisted in the Marine Corps, “caught up in the romantic dream of dress blues and honor.” During his service, which included a stint in Afghanistan, and since leaving the Marines in 2013, he has reflected often on words his father, a veteran of Desert Storm, told him: The military provides experience he wouldn’t get anywhere else, but someday, he might look back at that experience through a different lens. In honor of Veterans Day, he reflects on that counsel in this Views from NAU.

Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library — Happening at Your Library week of 11/08/21

by Community Contributor • November 8, 2021 • Comments Off

Happening at Your Library week of 11/08/21

City of Flagstaff facilities closed on Veteran’s Day 2021

by Community Contributor • November 8, 2021 • Comments Off

Flagstaff City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed on Nov. 11, 2021 in observance of Veterans Day. City Hall will reopen Nov. 12 with the hours of 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

City of Flagstaff facilities that are also closed on November 11 include

East Flagstaff Community Library (3000 N. Fourth St.)
Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library (300 W. Aspen Ave.)
Hal Jensen Recreation Center (2403 N. Izabel St.)
Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center (245 N. Thorpe Rd.)

CHAC presents a Community Clean-Up Day on Nov. 6

by Community Contributor • November 5, 2021 • Comments Off

Join CHAC in a community clean-up event! We will remove garbage from around Coconino High School on E. Cedar Ave and towards Buffalo Park from 10 a.. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Special Alert — Coconino County community invited to comment on draft Arizona legislative and congressional district maps

by Community Contributor • November 5, 2021 • Comments Off

The final maps will use to elect candidates for the next 10 years.

The first public hearing will be a virtual town hall at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6.

As the days get shorter, check out these fun science and history programs around Flagstaff!

by Community Contributor • November 5, 2021 • Comments Off

There are many virtual and in-person science events around Flagstaff this winter. See the list below to make sure you don’t miss out!

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up — Nov. 1-5, 2021

by Community Contributor • November 4, 2021 • Comments Off

Throughout November, the NPS and Grand Canyon will be celebrating Native American Heritage Month. We gratefully acknowledge the Native peoples on whose ancestral homelands we gather, as well as the diverse and vibrant Native communities who make their home here today.

Recently, the affiliated tribes of Grand Canyon have been helping the park holistically address our history while we work collaboratively on the Desert View Inter-Tribal Cultural Heritage site.

The NAU Review — The secret of young volcanoes, body positivity and Notes from the President

by Community Contributor • November 4, 2021 • Comments Off

A cancelled flight didn’t slow down President Cruz Rivera’s week, which included meetings with leaders from campus, local government, the Navajo Nation and higher education; a meaningful conversation about diversity, inclusion and justice with Black/African American faculty and staff; and attending the naming ceremony for the Clara M. Lovett Art Museum.

United Way of Northern Arizona — You Can Help Provide A Safe Haven

by Community Contributor • November 4, 2021 • Comments Off

Part of Stepping Up for Our Community is ensuring the safety and security of our residents in times of crisis.

This is why, in partnership with Northland Family Help Center, United Way is working to ensure that a safe haven is available when individuals are dealing with domestic violence or children are in need of foster care.

UWNA’s support – fueled by your donations- is vital for this program, which serves more than 150 individuals each year, including a significant number of children who stay in its youth shelter. This facility is designed to feel more like a home than a shelter, with people cooking together, watching movies and even gardening while they stay there.

Discover Flagstaff — Celebrate Ski Season with Creative Spirits and more events

by Community Contributor • November 4, 2021 • Comments Off

Altitudes Bar and Grill. Come and learn to paint. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4.

CDC Authorizes COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5 – 11

by Community Contributor • November 3, 2021 • Comments Off

On Tuesday evening, November 2, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) joined the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in approval of the Pfizer (Comirnaty) vaccine for children ages 5 – 11 years old, at a lower dosage.

“Although COVID-19 may impact children less severely than adults, it is a serious illness and can lead to significant long-term effects on people of all ages,” said Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Director Kim Musselman. “The approval of vaccinations for this younger age group is a critical step toward ending the pandemic.”

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y presents ‘Mindfulness for Professionals and Parents,’ ‘Self-Healing Communities,’ and other no cost webinars; more news

by Community Contributor • November 3, 2021 • Comments Off

Mindfulness for Professionals and Parents, an hour-long webinar that highlights the importance mindfulness holds for both individuals and for those we are working with.

One participant said:

“Mindfulness is an important part of daily operations! We need to remember to take time for ourselves. I love the acronyms and will share with my NAU students!!!!”

Coconino County Celebrates and Recognizes Native American Heritage Month. See upcoming events

by Community Contributor • November 3, 2021 • Comments Off

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors proclaims November 2021 as Native American Heritage Month.

At its November 2 meeting, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors proclaimed November 2021 as Native American Heritage Month. As part of the Proclamation, Supervisors recognized Arizona’s 22 tribal nations and their cultures, also specifically recognizing the six tribal nations in Coconino County. The Board also showed special recognition to their two colleagues, Supervisor Judy Begay and Vice Chair Lena Fowler, who belong to the Navajo Nation and currently serve on the Board.

The Literacy Center — Spelling Bee Attendance Survey

by Community Contributor • November 3, 2021 • Comments Off

In the face of Covid-19, we are uncertain about whether putting on the 25th Annual Mountain Spelling Bee makes sense. We are planning to host the event on April 23rd, 2022 at the High Country Conference Center.

In order to determine the comfort level from the community about whether the bee would achieve the attendance needed to make the event planning worth it, we have created a short survey designed to gather which measures Covid-19 safety measures we can implement to raise attendance.

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