Category: Youth

United Way of Northern Arizona — Why Early Childhood Education is the ‘Golden Ticket’

by Community Contributor • November 6, 2020 • Comments Off

According to the Association for Supportive Child Care, almost 1 in 3 young children in Arizona live in poverty. More than half of low-income children are not prepared for kindergarten. That is not only a tragedy for the present; it means their, and our, future is at risk too.

Because the majority of children who start behind, stay behind. They are less likely to be ready for kindergarten or to read at grade level during elementary school; they have more behavioral issues; they have higher high school dropout rates; and without their diploma, their economic prospects are dimmed.

Math scholarship goes to CCC student

by Community Contributor • November 6, 2020 • Comments Off

To her, math is the language of the universe and helps her to be a better person.

So, it’s only fitting that Coconino Community College student Niousha Toroghi would be offered the prestigious American Mathematical Association for Two-Year Colleges Wanda Garner Presidential Student Scholarship.

“This scholarship is a blessing for me,” Niousha said. “It means I have achieved my goals so far. I have higher goals to achieve, and I look forward to striving for them.”

Tuba City School District seeking Governing Board Applicants for Appointment

by Community Contributor • November 6, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tommy Lewis is seeking applicants for appointment to the Tuba City School District Governing Board.

One seat will be vacant. This position will be filled prior to December 24, 2020 so the appointee can start their duty on January 1, 2021 as a new board member.

Applicants must be Arizona registered voters and residents of the school district for at least one year prior to the date of appointment. Applicants or their spouses cannot be an employee of the district.

CCC clubs continue during pandemic

by Community Contributor • November 6, 2020 • Comments Off

What do the round-tailed chub and Walnut Canyon have in common?

They were both featured during recent field trips by student clubs at Coconino Community College.

The CCC Students Advancing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Club and the CCC Anthropology Club, properly socially distanced and with face coverings, met to celebrate the comradery of shared experience and to gather a little knowledge at the same time.

Flagstaff Arts Council — Save the Date for the 13th Annual Viola Awards!

by Community Contributor • November 5, 2020 • Comments Off

The Flagstaff Arts Council is happy to announce that the 13th Annual Viola Awards will take place on Friday, June 18, 2021. This new date provides the greatest opportunity to host an awards event in-person, likely outdoors. The Viola Awards, historically hosted in March, are a celebration of our creative community. After such a difficult year, it is important to celebrate the resiliency of our community in person, if it is safe to do so. Please mark your calendars!

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Join CCC&Y’s weekly bilingual Family Connection for families via Zoom

by Community Contributor • November 4, 2020 • Comments Off

“I do it myself”

This common toddler phrase often makes adults sigh. We want to honor our child’s autonomy, but we also realize some things are more manageable with a little help. The same is true in adulthood. As a family, we autonomously choose our traditions, routines, and meals. However, raising children and managing family life is complex. Although some family challenges may be unique, many families share common challenges. And, it is certain…we all deserve support! …

To support families in making new connections, CCCY partners with Building Community to host a virtual, bilingual Family Connection for families via Zoom.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — November is Native American Heritage Month

by Community Contributor • November 4, 2020 • Comments Off

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors recently proclaimed November to be Native American Heritage Month.

Coconino County embraces 22 Native American tribes in Arizona, and takes pride in the six tribes calling Coconino County home; whose economic contributions, foods, medicines, remedies, art and literature are vital contributions to American life and endeavors.

We are dedicated to preserving and promoting Native American culture in the community, education and workforce.

Discover Flagstaff — Find virtual events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

by Community Contributor • November 4, 2020 • Comments Off

Discover Flagstaff publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and storefronts, and also available at the Flagstaff Visitor Center. Below are some highlights. For a complete printable pdf list of events click below.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Halloween Safely

by Community Contributor • October 30, 2020 • Comments Off

Halloween is nearly here! Have fun this holiday, while also being safe. Take a look at recommendations for both Trick or Treaters and Homeowners alike.

More recommendations and tips can be found at https://www.halloween2020.org/

Coconino Community College — CCC joins statewide effort to train cloud-based computing

by Community Contributor • October 30, 2020 • Comments Off

Leaders in the technology industry say that cloud-based computing is not only the future, but it is already here.

Coconino Community College has joined other colleges across Arizona in a statewide effort to increase access to cloud computing education in schools. On Thursday, the Arizona Commerce Authority announced the initiative, with the support of Amazon Web Services, Inc., which has a goal to train and certify 5,000 students in the state for entry-level cloud computing careers by June 2022.

NAU News — NAU community invited to Native American Heritage Month events throughout November

by Community Contributor • October 30, 2020 • Comments Off

Events include a movie screening of “Gather,” followed by a facilitated conversation; a virtual Stew Fest; a conversation with NAU Elder Lorenzo Max; resources for first-generation students; and more. All of the NAU community is invited to participate in the virtual events.

CCC Nursing students help community, gain experience

by Community Contributor • October 29, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino Community College Nursing student Wes Grove put a bandage on Pauline’s arm after he gave her a flu shot.

“I didn’t feel a thing,” she said in a Brooklyn accent. Although her face was mostly hidden by a mask, her eyes squinted and suggested a smile.

Pauline was one of a line of people waiting in their cars for their annual flu shots available during a number of clinics through the Coconino County Department of Health and Human Services. CCC Nursing students will be helping out every other Saturday.

Discover Flagstaff — Find virtual events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

by Community Contributor • October 29, 2020 • Comments Off

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Important Information About Voting

by Community Contributor • October 28, 2020 • Comments Off

Vote early in person: Early voting is available up until Friday, October 30 at these locations: Early Voting Sites. Please note that some locations are closed on Fridays.

NOTE: New Voter ID requirements for voting early in person are now in effect. See ID Required to Vote In Person for list of acceptable ID.

How can I return my voted early ballot?

Return your early ballot in any of the following ways:
Mail your ballot no later than Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Drop your ballot off at one of these Ballot Drop Box Locations or Drive-Up/Drop-Off Locations on the Navajo Nation.
Deliver your ballot to any early voting location in the county prior to Election Day, during the hours the site is open.
Deliver your ballot to any polling place or vote center in the county on Election Day between 6 am to 7 pm (local time).

See also Tips on Returning Your Early Ballot…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Expect More Arizona / Association for Supportive Child Care — When you vote, consider our most vulnerable and disconnected youth

by Community Contributor • October 28, 2020 • Comments Off

It’s hard for some Arizonans to imagine. But there are communities all over the state where families can’t get internet, or even reliable phone service. Most of us can’t picture going through life without that, but for many, it’s a daily reality. Driving to the top of a hill to get cell service; hour-long bus rides to get to school; roads that are virtually unpassable in the winter. And for those on tribal communities the challenges might be even more basic – many households lack running water or electricity, or both.

As you cast your ballot this year, keep them in mind. These are some of our most vulnerable populations and they need the support and resources that both government and nonprofit groups provide.

Whatever your concerns are, they can be reflected in your vote. For rural communities in Arizona, there are resources and support, but at times, the resources available aren’t always reflective of the community’s immediate needs. During the pandemic, as teachers often do, many teachers continue to use their personal devices and other self-purchased tools to make it through this year.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Important Information About Voting

by Community Contributor • October 26, 2020 • Comments Off

Vote early in person: Early voting is available up until Friday, October 30 at these locations: Early Voting Sites. Please note that some locations are closed on Fridays.

NOTE: New Voter ID requirements for voting early in person are now in effect. See ID Required to Vote In Person for list of acceptable ID.

How can I return my voted early ballot?

See also Tips on Returning Your Early Ballot.

Early ballots must be received no later than 7:00 pm on Election Day, November 3, 2020.

Where can I go to vote on Election Day?

You may find your polling location online by searching your residence address or by looking up this list of polling places.

Turning of the seasons at the Museum of Northern Arizona

by Community Contributor • October 26, 2020 • Comments Off

Message from Mary –

Fall is in the air and the oak and aspen trees around the museum are turning gorgeous colors. This is the time of year when we would normally be preparing for Celebraciones, but of course we are not able to have such a large gathering this year. Instead, we’re celebrating Dia de los Muertos with two beautiful community ofrendas. One is in the museum building courtesy of Flagstaff Nuestras Raices and the other in our Colton Community Garden. I hope you’ll come see them.

As the colder weather and shorter days bring us inside, the museum offers many experiences to enjoy indoors, whether by signing up for the Docent Training program, embarking on a virtual trip through the Grand Canyon with geologist Wayne Ranney, or coming to visit the museum. The staff and I look forward to seeing you at MNA, online or in person.

Mary Kershaw
Executive Director & CEO
Museum of Northern Arizona

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Today (Oct. 23) is the LAST DAY to request your Mail In Ballot!

by Community Contributor • October 23, 2020 • Comments Off

Today, Friday, October 23, 5:00 pm, is the deadline for voters to request an early ballot to be mailed to them. The Elections Office has already sent out almost 70,000 ballots to our registered voters. In the first ten days of early voting, over 30,000 voted ballots have been returned. Our voter registration team is very busy verifying signatures and processing the voted early ballots.

If you want to check to see if your voted early ballot has been processed and accepted, go to: https://my.arizona.vote/PortalList.aspx

Please note that it takes the team a few days to process an early ballot after it arrives.

Flagstaff Arts Council — Help us Foster Creative Opportunity in Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • October 22, 2020 • Comments Off

Last spring, we shared our new mission, to foster creative opportunity, with you. Since then, this mission was tested as we worked to support Flagstaff’s creative sector through one of the most challenging years on record. We know that you support our mission and vision, in order to continue our work, we need your help.

United Way of Northern Arizona — In Times of Trouble, UWNA is There

by Community Contributor • October 22, 2020 • Comments Off

What do W. L. Gore & Associates, Wells Fargo, Northern Arizona University, Kinney Construction, Nestle Purina, the City of Flagstaff and Navajo County all have in common?

They are a handful of the companies and organizations that have lent their best and brightest to serve on the United Way of Northern Arizona Board of Directors.

This year we are proud to say that we have 100% participation by our 22-member board in this year’s Annual Campaign.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Kevin Campbell’s ‘Self-Healing Communities — A Continued Conversation’ now available on CCC&Y’s Prevention webpage

by Community Contributor • October 21, 2020 • Comments Off

Earlier this month, guests from all over the word attended CCC&Y’s presentation of Kevin Campbell’s “Self-Healing Communities — A Continued Conversation.”

The presentation is now available on CCC&Y’s Prevention webpage at Self-Healing Communities with Kevin Campbell. The free program also includes presentation slides and Self-Healing Communities Data from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

“As a testament to Kevin’s international work we had participants from England, Canada, the Netherlands, Belgium, Texas, Virginia, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Arkansas, and of course, all over Arizona,” said Virginia Watahomigie, executive director of CCC&Y. “This piece 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.”

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — COVID-19 Testing Available: Get Tested!

by Community Contributor • October 21, 2020 • Comments Off

Discover Flagstaff — Find virtual events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

by Community Contributor • October 21, 2020 • Comments Off

CCC — The Comet — CCC Students First Celebration Oct. 23

by Community Contributor • October 19, 2020 • Comments Off

I find it difficult to believe, but we are halfway through the Fall semester here at Coconino Community College.

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected the way we deliver courses at the college, our students have continued to make progress toward achieving their educational dreams a reality.

Some of our students have also told us, frankly, that as soon as it is safe to do so, they would like to see a return of in-person classes at CCC. We are listening, and we are planning, if it is safe to do so in the Spring semester, to offer a percentage of our courses in-person to help those students who thrive in a face-to-face setting. Social distancing, face coverings and other health measures will continue to protect students and instructors. If all in-person classes that students are interested in fill up, I invite them to take advantage of CCC’s new “waitlist” feature to save a place in line if a seat in an in-person course opens.

Victim Witness Services for Coconino County presents Domestic Violence Awareness Month events

by Community Contributor • October 16, 2020 • Comments Off

For the month of October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Victim Witness Services for Coconino County is doing a Campaign for Healthy Relationships throughout Coconino County. While it is important to recognize that domestic violence is a real problem that people deal with daily, we also want to recognize a way to prevent it is by knowing about and striving for healthy relationships.

To continue our video series, the next video has been posted https://youtu.be/UP_UuVrMTWw. We will continue releasing these videos every Monday and Friday of the month.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Candidates have spoken on youth education, child welfare issues with CCC&Y’s Candidate Questionnaire Webpage

by Community Contributor • October 14, 2020 • Comments Off

Candidates for elected office through Coconino County and statewide have addressed youth education and child welfare issues with Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s Candidate Questionnaire Webpage.

CCC&Y is once again providing its one-stop webpage featuring information from candidates impacting the county.

The Coalition has created the short, attached questionnaire so that voters in Coconino County may understand how candidates will respond to issues related to children & youth. Voters will have access to the Coalition’s website to compare and contrast candidate responses, see who has responded and note missing candidates.

Water Conservation Program awarded EPA WaterSense award

by Community Contributor • October 12, 2020 • Comments Off

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the city of Flagstaff Water Conservation program with a 2020 WaterSense Excellence Award for promoting WaterSense and water efficiency in 2019. The Water Conservation Program offers rebates to both businesses and homeowners to install WaterSense labeled toilets, showerheads and faucet aerators. This resulted in thousands of fixture replacements in 2019.

Hispanic Heritage Month continues with Halloween vs. Día de los Muertos (Oct. 13), Día de los Muertos Altar / Ofrenda (Oct. 14) and ‘The Diary of a Dreamer’ Virtual Presentations (Oct. 15)

by Community Contributor • October 9, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino County and the Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) are offering a number of interactive events throughout the month that are open to the public. We invite you to join! See below for a calendar of events taking place this month!

NAU News — Bienvenidos a la familia! How NAU’s University Admissions transformed resources for bilingual prospective Lumberjacks. See more NAU News here

by Community Contributor • October 9, 2020 • Comments Off

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, learn how University Admissions has expanded and grown recruitment resources for students with Spanish-speaking families by offering bilingual events, fliers and other recruitment materials. SEE MORE NAU NEWS HERE

Jay Lively Activity Center limited reopening

by Community Contributor • October 9, 2020 • Comments Off

The Jay Lively Activity Center, which is the City’s ice rink, will begin a tiered reopening on Oct. 12 at 12 p.m. The center will only open to the following groups: Flagstaff Avalanche High School Hockey, Flagstaff Figure Skating Club, Flagstaff Youth Hockey Association, and Just for Fun Hockey Club, based on rental agreements and ice time reservations. During the first tier of reopening, the ice arena will not be open to the general public.

Applicants sought from Coconino County for multiple Governing Board Seats for Appointment

by Community Contributor • October 8, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tommy Lewis is seeking applicants for appointment to seven school districts.

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tommy Lewis is seeking applicants for appointment to seven school districts which include: Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry, and Technology (CAVIAT) Education District in Flagstaff (1 seat), Fredonia (1 seat), Page (1 seat); Fredonia-Moccasin USD #6 (2 seats), Maine Consolidated USD #10 (3 seats); Tuba City USD #15 (1 seat) and N.A.T.I.V.E. (1 seat). The County plans to fill these positions prior to December 24, 2020 so the appointees can start their duty on January 1, 2021 as new board members.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — More candidates addressing youth education, child welfare issues with CCC&Y’s Candidate Questionnaire Webpage

by Community Contributor • October 7, 2020 • Comments Off

Questionnaire webpage provides voters opportunity for one-stop information. Deadline for candidates to submit written answers extended to Oct. 9

Candidates for elected office through Coconino County and statewide are addressing youth education and child welfare issues with Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s Candidate Questionnaire Webpage.

CCC&Y is once again providing its one-stop webpage featuring information from candidates impacting the county.

The Coalition sincerely appreciates candidates’ willingness to run for public office. Please know that the Coalition has gratitude for your public service and the sacrifices this requires.

CCC Scholarships help sisters reach for nursing dreams

by Community Contributor • October 6, 2020 • Comments Off

They both are dedicated to the healing touch in a time of greatest need.

Sisters Teneesha and Lakeesha Todacheene of the Page area have their sights on becoming nurses, and thanks to the Coconino Community College Foundation, they can afford to pursue their dream.

“I always dreamed of becoming a nurse, and my ultimate goal is to become a nurse practitioner,” Lakeesha said. “I’ve always been inspired to help people.”

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — County Fire Ban Remains in Effect

by Community Contributor • October 5, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino County’s Wildfire Defense Ordinance remains in effect due to dry conditions throughout the County. The open fire ban has been in place since earlier this spring due to dry conditions and lack of monsoon rains.

The County does wish to clarify that the ordinance and the fire ban do not apply to open fire maintained indoors in a fireplace for providing warmth. As temperatures drop overnight, the open fire ban does not apply to keeping residences warm and safe through controlled open fires in fireplaces or wood stoves.
Persons needing utility assistance for electric, gas, wood, water and propane (100 gallons or more) are asked to call Coconino County Health and Human Services, Community Services at 928-679-7453. Income eligibility requirements apply. Rental assistance is also available. Visit https://coconino.az.gov/149/Social-Services for more information.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — American Red Cross in Need of Volunteers

by Community Contributor • October 2, 2020 • Comments Off

Greetings Constituents,

I am writing to you today to spread the word about the need for volunteers to support the American Red Cross response to disasters like Hurricanes Laura and Sally and the wildfires that are raging out west. As you are aware 2020 has presented us with a series of unprecedented disasters with the added challenge of operating during a global pandemic. The Red Cross is up for the challenge to respond to disasters both here in Arizona and across the country, but we need the help of our community to bolster our available workforce.

We have a critical need for volunteers who are licensed healthcare professionals as well as people to help with sheltering. We are operating a little differently this year to provide the safest environment possible for our workforce and the clients we serve, but our mission to provide shelter to people displaced by disasters remains the same.

CCC construction students appreciate hands-on labs

by Community Contributor • October 1, 2020 • Comments Off

Drills whir. Circular saws throw up dust. The instructor works to be heard over the noise.

“This helps you cut in a straight line with a circular saw,” he says, sawdust in his hair.

The Coconino Community College Construction Technology students are starting simple by building tool boxes, but by the end, they will build a 5-foot by 8-foot shed that will contain everything necessary for the building of a house.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Registration continues for CCC&Y’s presentation of Kevin Campbell’s ‘Self-Healing Communities — A Continued Conversation’ on Oct. 7

by Community Contributor • September 30, 2020 • Comments Off

Registration continues for CCC&Y’s presentation of Kevin Campbell’s “Self-Healing Communities — A Continued Conversation,” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020.

“The starting point for Self -Healing Communities is the recognition of the connection between how we live individually and together. We have built social welfare and health systems on the ideas of needs and services. This approach located problems and solutions within individuals obscuring the need to address structural factors. Our “helping” systems often reflect this view, increasingly defining power imbalances as personal imbalances, resulting in the medicalizing of inequitable experience rather than organizing and supporting people to live socially, environmentally and economically secure lives without depending on systems.”

First Friday ArtWalk is now Artwalk FLG presented by Nature Exposed Photography

by Community Contributor • September 28, 2020 • Comments Off

Beginning in October, the monthly Artwalk returns with a fresh new website and look. The revamped event is the result of a new partnership between the Artwalk’s longtime producer, Flagstaff Arts Council, and Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — 5 days left to fill out the 2020 Census!

by Community Contributor • September 25, 2020 • Comments Off

There are just five days remaining to complete the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau will complete their counting efforts on September 30.

Coconino County urges all residents to complete the Census which can be done in less than 10 minutes. The Census can be completed in a variety of ways, including online at https://my2020census.gov/ or by calling 1-844-330-2020. The current self-response rate in Coconino County is 45.2% as of today, while the rest of Arizona is at 63.2%.

Don’t Miss the Final Events of the 2020 Flagstaff Festival of Science This Weekend!

by Community Contributor • September 25, 2020 • Comments Off

Don’t Miss the Final Events of the 2020 Flagstaff Festival of Science This Weekend!

Last Chance to Celebrate the Superpowers of Science

Hello, Festival Fans!

The 31st annual Flagstaff Festival of Science is nearly over, with a full week of activities come and gone, but there are still many events coming up this weekend to help you to indulge your curiosity and satisfy your yearning to learn!

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Candidates are addressing youth education, child welfare issues with CCC&Y’s Candidate Questionnaire Webpage

by Community Contributor • September 23, 2020 • Comments Off

Questionnaire webpage provides voters opportunity for one-stop information. Candidate questionnaires to be updated at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23.

CCC&Y is once again providing its one-stop webpage featuring information from candidates impacting the county.

The Coalition sincerely appreciates candidates’ willingness to run for public office. Please know that the Coalition has gratitude for your public service and the sacrifices this requires.

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s Weekly Update — U.S. Census — Time is running out

by Community Contributor • September 22, 2020 • Comments Off

Respond today at 2020census.gov
or call 844-330-2020
Deadline to complete your 2020 Census is September 30, 2020.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — 9 days left to fill out the 2020 Census!

by Community Contributor • September 21, 2020 • Comments Off

Currently only 45.1% of Coconino County residents have filled out the 2020 Census. This is worrisome because this can result in a SEVERE under count if more of our community members do not respond. The Census is important because it ensures that Coconino County receives federal funds for things like Public Safety, Schools, Roads and Infrastructure, Medicare and Medicaid, and more!

The Census also determines how many seats each state gets in the House of Representatives. It’s important to remember the following when filling out the 2020 Census:

Count everyone who is living in your house on or after 04/01/20 on your census form
The census DOES NOT ask about citizenship
All information collected is required BY LAW to be kept confidential
Make sure to include children and babies when filling out your census
EVERYONE COUNTS!

You count. Your families count. Your neighbors count.

2020 Hispanic Heritage Month Continues in Coconino County

by Community Contributor • September 18, 2020 • Comments Off

The Coconino County Board of Supervisors recently proclaimed September 15 – October 15 to be Hispanic Heritage Month. Coconino County recognizes and honors the important contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in our community, said District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta.

The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council is offering a number of interactive events throughout the month that are open to the public. We invite you to join! See below for a calendar of events taking place this month!

Bilingual commentary — Deadline approaching to compete Census, register to vote

by AmigosNAZ.com • September 18, 2020 • Comments Off

With less than a half-month to go, Coconino County still lags behind its U.S. Census 2010 self-response rate.

Okay procrastinators, time to get going!!!

The time is now to fill out U.S. Census forms by Sept. 30, 2020 and also do everything possible to make sure your VOTE COUNTS in during the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 general election

As of Sept. 17, 2020, Coconino County reported a total self-response rate of 44.9 percent, down from from 51.0 percent from a year ago. The news is event worse for the Navajo Nation, which has reported 19.9 percent self-response rate as of Sept. 17, 2020, down from 29.4 percent in 2010.

NAU News — Student Spotlight: Ayla Martinez

by Community Contributor • September 18, 2020 • Comments Off

Ayla Martinez, graduate researcher with the Center for Ecosystem Science and Society will join “Picture a Scientist,” a panel discussion presented during the Flagstaff Festival of Science. The panel, composed of active Flagstaff scientists at a variety of career stages, will discuss their diverse experiences navigating STEM fields. The discussion will be held via Zoom at 4 p.m. on Sept. 20.

And so it begins… the 31st annual Flagstaff Festival of Science begins on Sept. 18

by Community Contributor • September 18, 2020 • Comments Off

We are very pleased to kick off the 31st annual Flagstaff Festival of Science–also known as the “Best 10 Days of the Year”–on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020.

Here is a brief overview of some of this weekend’s events. Visit our website at Scifest.org for the full list of more than 60 activities, and remember, everything is free!

Check out these NEW Online Art Classes through Sedona Arts Center!

by Community Contributor • September 18, 2020 • Comments Off

Painting the Urban Landscape with Pastels
An Online Workshop with Nancie King Mertz
December 4 – 6, 2020

The urban landscape is a rich motif to explore composition in value and color. Pastels give us the direct immediacy of a drawing and the rich, organic pigment of oil paint. Through the Zoom platform, Nancie will share her rapid methods for simplifying cityscapes to get past the complexities of this sometimes intimidating motif.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Coconino County Community Development receives Department of Defense Grant

by Community Contributor • September 16, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino County Community Development was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $920,000 from the Office of Economic Adjustment through the Department of Defense. This grant will allow for the implementation of key strategies to protect the missions of military installations at Camp Navajo and the Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station (NOFS), and will promote awareness of its activities in the community. These strategies were identified as priorities from a Joint Land Use Study that was concluded approximately one year ago.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y to present Kevin Campbell’s ‘Self-Healing Communities — A Continued Conversation’ on Oct. 7

by Community Contributor • September 16, 2020 • Comments Off

CCC&Y will present Kevin Campbell’s “Self-Healing Communities — A Continued Conversation,” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020.

Discover Flagstaff — Find virtual events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

by Community Contributor • September 16, 2020 • Comments Off

CCC brings EMT training to Page

by Community Contributor • September 15, 2020 • Comments Off

They are often the first ones on the scene when a person is sick or injured and needs help. They should have compassion, solve problems on the fly, and be able to work under pressure.

Being an Emergency Medical Technician is a rewarding career, and Coconino Community College is offering a course to help Page area residents become certified EMTs.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Don’t forget to fill out the 2020 Census!

by Community Contributor • September 14, 2020 • Comments Off

Currently only 44.2% of Coconino County residents have filled out the 2020 Census. This is worrisome because this can result in a SEVERE under count if more of our community members do not respond. The Census is important because it ensures that Coconino County receives federal funds for things like Public Safety, Schools, Roads and Infrastructure, Medicare and Medicaid, and more!

The Census also determines how many seats each state gets in the House of Representatives.It’s important to remember the following when filling out the 2020 Census:

The 2020 Flagstaff Festival of Science Begins Sept. 18!

by Community Contributor • September 14, 2020 • Comments Off

The 31st annual Flagstaff Festival of Science is nearly here, and that means it’s time to participate in the “Best 10 Days of the Year.” This year, we celebrate the Superpowers of Science through more than 60 FREE events for all ages from Sept. 18-27!

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Flu Vaccinations offered at Coconino County Health and Human Services

by Community Contributor • September 11, 2020 • Comments Off

Seasonal influenza vaccine is being offered at the Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff. Drive-up and Walk-up Flu Vaccination Clinics will be held every Friday beginning September 11 and every other Saturday beginning September 12 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. No appointment is needed. Masks or face coverings are required.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccination as the first step in protecting against flu viruses. It is strongly recommended that everyone 6 months old and over get a flu shot each year.

The cost for a flu vaccination at the CCHHS Clinic is $30. CCHHS is contracted with most major insurance carriers. As a courtesy, CCHHS will bill the insurance carrier, but those seeking a flu shot should check with their insurance provider to determine whether they are covered.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Program Information Sessions at Coconino Community College in Page

by Community Contributor • September 11, 2020 • Comments Off

Are you or someone you know interested in working as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?

If so, please attend a FREE Zoom Information Session to learn about the Medical Training Program at Coconino Community College in Page.

FREE GED Prep Program at Coconino Community College on Sept. 15, 17

by Community Contributor • September 11, 2020 • Comments Off

Would you or someone you know like to earn a GED?
If so, please join Coconino Community College for FREE GED Prep classes in the CCC Adult Education Program.

New Student Orientation

Virtual Meetings Via Zoom

1 – 5 p.m.

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

and

Thursday, September 17, 2020

Flu Vaccinations offered at Coconino County Health and Human Services

by Community Contributor • September 10, 2020 • Comments Off

Seasonal influenza vaccine is being offered at the Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff.

CCC begins process for student housing in Page

by Community Contributor • September 10, 2020 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — In an effort to meet a growing need, Coconino Community College has begun the process to develop student and workforce housing at the college’s center in Page. The CCC District Governing Board, during a meeting on Monday, Aug. 31,…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Join the Movement!

by Community Contributor • September 9, 2020 • Comments Off

The premise of self-healing communities is individuals within communities hold the wisdom to transform our most pressing community challenges. When the community at large asks their neighbors and community what would be most supportive, listens to their perspectives, and supports a collective response, we begin the process of healing.

Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth (CCC&Y) is leading an effort to facilitate a self-healing county! With such a vast county, where do we start? First, acknowledge YOU are a leader!

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