Category: Youth

Fiesta de Mayo set for May 18 & 19th. After-party to be held at old Arizona Roadhouse location

FLAGSTAFF — The 24th annual Fiesta de Mayo will be held May 18 and 19th at the Coconino Community College campus on 4th Street, Flagstaff. Presented by the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association — music, food, dancing, carnival rides. Join us after…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for May 1 — First Friday Artwalk on May 3

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for May 1 — Time to check out 2019 summer camps in region

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Connections Spotlight Time to check out 2019 summer camps in region With the end of the school year and summer rapidly approaching, time is running short for…

Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee to present Drug Awareness event on May 15

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Police Department Citizens Liaison Committee will present a Drug Awareness event at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at Mt. Elden Middle School, Music Room, 3223 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff. The event will include information on what to…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for April 29 — A HUGE Thank You to everyone who has already signed up to help with the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook If you have any more questions feel free to reply to this email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. -Your SMS PTO Your Business Can Advertise with Us! Each week…

Spoken word focus of World Languages Day at CCC

FLAGSTAFF — Tori Ramos studies Japanese at Coconino Community College. So it was only fitting that she attend World Languages Day at CCC on April 5, 2019 at the Lone Tree campus. World Languages Day was an information session on the four…

KNAU update for April 26

Click here for the latest KNAU news KNAU Insider – April 26th, 2019 Earth Notes: Non-wired Electricity For many years the tiny town of Punkin Center, south of Payson, Arizona, has been best known for the prominent jack-o’-lantern sign. Now it’s…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for April 25 — Spring has sprung. Find all your recreation, music and art events 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…

Flagstaff Aquaplex repairs and temporary closure

FLAGSTAFF — The Aquaplex (1702 N Fourth St.), pool, locker rooms and cabana area will be closed for a scheduled remodel starting May 1 and ending May 24, 2019. Other facility amenities including community rooms, fitness floor and gym will remain…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for April 22 — Teacher Appreciation Luncheon Wednesday, May 8

“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook SMS is getting a digital sign! Last week the Site Counsel awarded some of your tax dollars to the PTO to be used to purchase a digital sign for the school. Those funds, combined with…

LAUNCH Flagstaff update for April 19 — LAUNCH Updates: Educational Leadership; Preschool Expansion; Literacy Coordination

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   THREE STEPS FORWARD Educational Leadership Academy Launches Starting this summer, 25 educational leaders and aspiring leaders in the Flagstaff area will participate in a 14-month cohort of professional development in executive leadership. The…

Superintendent seeking applicants for multiple Governing Board Seats

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Risha VanderWey is seeking applicants for appointment to five school districts. One seat is vacant in the Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry, and Technology (CAVIAT) Education District in Fredonia, Fredonia-Moccasin Unified…

Coconino County Parks & Recreation update for April 19 — Join us for an Earth Day Cleanup at Fort Tuthill

  CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES & COMMUNITIES APRIL 2019 Volunteer Event at Fort Tuthill County Park APRIL 20 – VOLUNTEER EVENT Join us on Saturday, April 20, from 9-11 a.m. at Fort Tuthill County Park for an Earth Day cleanup! We’ll…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for April 18 — Spring has sprung. Find all your recreation, music and art event

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…

Museum of Northern Arizona update for April 18 — MNA to present ‘An Unnatural Wonder’ on April 28

Gazing into the vastness of the Grand Canyon, one can have the false sense that we are looking at something so ancient and expansive that it must be impervious to humans. While the Grand Canyon has been a natural wonder…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for April 17 — CCC&Y recognized in top three of NAU’s Civic Service Institute 2019 GEMS awards

CLICK HERE for the entire e-newsletter Weekly NewsletterWednesday, April 17, 2019  Connections Spotlight CCC&Y recognized in top three of NAU’s Civic Service Institute 2019 GEMS awards The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth received 3rd place in the non-profit category…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for April 10 — 2019 Flagstaff Field of Hope Ceremony puts spotlight on April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Connections Spotlight 2019 Flagstaff Field of Hope Ceremony puts spotlight on April as Child Abuse Prevention Month The always moving Field of Hope Dedication put a poignant focus on annual…

Williams honors 2019 Child Abuse Prevention Month with placement of 79 pinwheels at city’s pocket park

Photos by Frank X. Moraga ©2019 By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth Pinwheels twirled in the breeze as guest speakers spoke of the significance of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month during a ceremony held Saturday, April 6 at…

2019 Field of Hope Ceremony puts spotlight on April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga ©2019 Flagstaff, Coconino County proclamations, upcoming events in Williams and Flagstaff keep focus on child abuse prevention efforts By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth The always-moving Field of Hope Dedication put a poignant focus…

At CCC: Exploring how ‘She Belongs’

FLAGTAFF — “Those of you who think you can’t make a change will not know if you can’t try,” said Harriet Young, board member of American Association of University Women. Coconino Community College hosted an event called She Belongs, Celebrating Herstory, on…

Maya Lanzetta: Sharing the wonder of math

FLAGSTAFF — From beginning algebra to calculus – math is the language she’s most passionate about. And Maya Lanzetta teaches it all at Coconino Community College. “It’s a beautiful language,” Lanzetta said. “I want to share that passion with my…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for April 3 — NAU Starts a New Climate Action Plan

In This Issue -NAU Climate Action Plan -Flagstaff Climate Action and Adaptation Plan Update -Council Upholds P&Z Veto of new Cell Tower on Eastside -Community Involvement this Week Donate Now NAU Starts a New Climate Action Plan NAU held a…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for April 3 — Child Abuse Prevention Month (April 2019) kicks off with official City of Flagstaff proclamation

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Connections Spotlight Child Abuse Prevention Month (April 2019) kicks off with official City of Flagstaff proclamation Variety of events planned throughout region including walk in Tuba City…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for April 1 — Next PTO meeting is April 17

Mustang Roundup – April 1, 2019 “Like” SMS PTO on Facebook Thanks for sharing your feedback and ideas with us at the popcorn event a few weeks ago. Here’s a few updates on some of the requests: a NASA speaker…

CHAC honors Purple Heart recipients, community and student leaders at 2019 César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga & Richard Eaton ©2019 AmigosNAZ FLAGSTAFF— Area Purple Heart recipients and their family members received a well-deserved community recognition, while a representative from the Cesar Chavez Foundation recounted the organization’s past while outlining the…

NAU Mariachi Mar y Sol to represent Flagstaff at the International Mariachi Conference in Tucson

FLAGSTAFF — NAU Mariachi Mar y Sol had a great performance on March 29th at the CHAC Cesar Chavez Recognition Breakfast. They donated their time and they brought joy to many with beautiful music early in the morning. The group will…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for March 29 — VITA Volunteer Spotlight: Cynthia Mackin

Click here for the entire e-newsletter VITA Volunteer Spotlight: Cynthia Mackin The story that sticks out for VITA volunteer Cynthia Mackin this year happened a couple of weeks ago, when a brother and sister in their early 20s came in…

NAU News update for March 29 — Flinn Foundation funds NAU microbiologist’s study to address health disparities through novel therapeutic for asthma

NAU   Friday, March 29 Flinn Foundation funds NAU microbiologist’s study to address health disparities through novel therapeutic for asthma Although there is no cure, Emily Cope launched a two-year clinical study to determine whether adding low-cost prebiotic soluble fiber…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for March 28 — Arizona Snowbowl’s World’s Best Spring Break

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 storefronts, and also available at the Flagstaff…

Antelope Point Marina continues to grow scholarships at CCC

FLAGSTAFF —  Antelope Point Marina has donated another $20,000 to the Coconino Community College Foundation to support scholarships for CCC students. “Our workforce is primarily from the Navajo Nation, and Coconino Community College is beneficial to help creating opportunities for that…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for March 27 — Coconino County proclaims April 2019 as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, March 27, 2019Connections Spotlight Coconino County proclaims April 2019 as Child Abuse Prevention Month Variety of events planned throughout region in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Spaces…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for March 25 — Taking Nominations fo the 2019-2020 PTO Board

“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook If you have any more questions feel free to reply to this email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. Your SMS PTO This Week’s Newsletter Sponsored By… Your Business Can…

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 20 — F3 Supports Building Code Amendments

In This Issue -F3 Supports Building Code Amendments -Elections 2020: What Might be Included on the Flagstaff Ballot? -Council Supports Ban on Uranium Mining around Grand Canyon -Community Involvement this Week Donate Now F3 Supports Building Code Amendments Flagstaff is…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for March 20 — Spaces filling fast so RSVP soon for 2019 Child Abuse Prevention Conference and Luncheon on April 18

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, March 20, 2019 Connections Spotlight More events planned in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month   Spaces filling fast so RSVP soon for 2019 Child Abuse Prevention Conference…

Cheshire Park playground construction

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff Parks and Recreation department will replace the playground structure at Cheshire Park next month. The park will be closed from April 1 – 29 for this work. Beginning April 1, Parks and Recreation will remove…

Coconino County Parks & Recreation update — Master Plan Survey Closes March 17

CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES & COMMUNITIES MARCH, 2019 Master Plan Survey Closes Mar. 17 Master Plan Survey Have you filled out the Parks & Recreation Master Plan Survey yet? Go to http://www.ccprsurvey.org/open. It only takes a few minutes. These are Your…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for March 18 — Spring Break This Week — March 18-22

“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook ‌ If you have any more questions feel free to reply to this email and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. Your SMS PTO This Week’s Newsletter Sponsored By… Your Business…

CCC2NAU advisor connects with students

FLAGSTAFF — Students having a hard time finding a direction in school are not alone. Amanda Gonzalez is a CCC2NAU advisor at Coconino Community College. Amanda had troubles with school when she first started. She first went to Northern Arizona University…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for March 13 — Variety of events scheduled in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, March 13, 2019 Connections Spotlight  Variety of events scheduled in recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month   In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the following…

Coconino Community College update for March 8 — A quick word from the President

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 “Diverse” is a powerful word to…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for March 8 — The State Street Ballet’s “The Jungle Book,” Ardrey Auditorium on March 10

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for March 6 — Apollo 16 astronaut will be keynote speaker for 10-day Flagstaff Festival of Science celebration Sept. 20-29

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, March 6, 2019 Connections Spotlight Apollo 16 astronaut will be keynote speaker for 10-day Flagstaff Festival of Science celebration Sept. 20-29. Applications are open to host a program for the…

CCC students selected for All-Arizona Academic Team Scholarship

FLAGSTAFF —  Two Coconino Community College students have been recognized for the prestigious 2019 All-Arizona Academic Team Scholarship. The scholarship provides free tuition for 60 credit hours at the recipient’s choice of one of the three state universities – Arizona…

First Things First March Parenting Newsletter

March 2019 Children’s books open a world of words and ideas Read Across America celebrates the birthday of Dr. Seuss and encourages everyone to pick up a book and read with a child. No one knows more about children’s books…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for March 5 — Congrats to our Contest Winners

“Like” SMS PTO on Facebook School Dance March 8th 5:30 to 7, dance ends *promptly* so please be ready to pick up your child. Don’t forget your lanyards! If you have any more questions feel free to reply to this…

Museum of Northern Arizona update for March 4 — March is Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Awareness Month

It’s Archaeology Month and MNA has lots of ways to learn and celebrate. Sign yourself up for the Behind-the-Scenes Archaeology tour, come hear the history of Tim’s Cave from the man who found it, or bring the kids to STEAM…