Join us for our next Charla, “The Power of Peru’s Bicentennial Generation,” next Friday, March 5th from 1-2:30pm MST! We will have five panelists speaking about Peru’s recent democratic crisis, youth mobilized protest, and human rights abuses, moderated by Professor Jessica Retis from the University of Arizona School of Journalism.
Online Social Media Tribute Women’s, Womyn’s and Womxn’s History Month
Monday, March 1st – March 31st
Virtual: Instagram
COCONINO COUNTY— The Winter Building Businesses & Entrepreneurs (BBE) business plan development 9-week training begins Jan. 12 and continues through March 9.
Click on images below for more information.
Coconino County is holding a Paycheck Protect Program and Disaster Assistance Webinar on Tuesday, March 9 at 2:00pm. The PPP application is due to close March 31, this the last chance to get more info on the PPP items during a free webinar. Please use this link to register: https://bit.ly/3ea9iqP
Johnathan Vankin, Assistant Professor, Latin American Cultural Studies and affiliated faculty at the UArizona Institute for LGBTQ+ Studies, UofA, will present “Severo Sarduy: Fatigue and the Tempo of HIV/AIDS.” The presentation is an examination of the relationship between illness and time in Sarduy’s final novel, Pájaros de la playa.
The Coconino County Diversity Team presents National Women’s History Month Book Club Hour with Margaret Penado at noon Wednesday, March 17.
On Monday, March 22 at 1 pm, the Colibrí Center for Human Rights will talk about the human rights crisis at our southern border and their work to find justice. This presentation is put on in partnership with Northern Arizona University No More Deaths and the NAU Colibrí Campus Ambassador.
Award-winning author Carolina De Robertis will present, “How We Get Free: Women, Tango, and the Power of Fiction.” This GLC talk is co-sponsored by STAC and The Office of Inclusion here at NAU.
NAU’s Ethnic Studies and Somos Unidos to present virtual film, critical discussion “The Rise of the Latino Vote” hosted by Dr. José G. Moreno” from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 1.
The American Legion Mark A. Moore Post 3 will hold a Community Food Distribution from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, April 5 at 205 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff.
Call 928-774-7682 or 928-773-0084, ext. 0 for more information.
The Flagstaff City Council will live-stream a work session at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 6 at the staff conference room, 211 W. Aspen Ave. An executive session will be held at 1 p.m.
Register today for Coconino Community College Comet Talk “Shakespeare and Gender” presented by Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival Executive Director Dawn Tucker.
CCC Comet Talk
“Shakespeare and Gender”
6 – 7 p.m.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Online Zoom Webinar
NAU Latin American Studies will present Chilean musician/composer Freddy Vilches “Suite Latinoamericana: Vernacular and Concert Music” at 3 p.m. Wednesday April 7.
Join NAU Latin American studies for a Zoom event featuring Composer Freddy Vilches, as he performs selections from Suite Latinoamericana and discusses how he recontextualized elements of Latin American New Song in the symphonic composition. The event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is required.
The Virtual Construction Job Fair is a special opportunity for all Coconino County students and residents to connect, network and ultimately find a job in construction.Attendees can be introduced to local construction companies, browse open positions, submit their resumes for consideration and can even have potential “on-the-spot” employment interviews as well.
Join us for our next charla this Friday, April 9th from 1-2pm AZ time! We will have a book forum with the author of “Cartographies of Youth Resistance: Hip-Hop, Punk, and Urban Autonomy in Mexico”, Maurice Magaña, and discussant Michelle Téllez.
Join us for a candid unscripted ‘Barber Shop Talk’ conversation about the George Floyd murder trial, Daunte Wright’s Accidental Shooting (& the ongoing accidental gun instead of taser shooting saga) and more at 6 p.m. Monday, April 19 Livestreamed on Facebook @murdochcommunitycenter.
This conversation will focus on the thoughts of Black men on the day that the Nation hears the closing arguments in the George Floyd murder case as well as their feelings about the shooting death of yet another young black man by police that happened this past Sunday in the same city and more.
The Flagstaff City Council will live-stream a work session at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 20 at the staff conference room, 211 W. Aspen Ave.
Craig Meriwether will lead participants on a mental journey into deep relaxation techniques and effective methods of self-hypnosis to manage stress. These exercises are for educational and self-improvement purposes only and are not offered as a substitute for counseling, psychotherapy, psychiatric or medical treatment. This webinar lecture does not intend to diagnose or treat any disease or illness, psychological or mental health condition, or medical ailment.
In 2009, the US government offered a congressional apology to Native peoples. Because of how quietly this apology was delivered, many people are unaware that it even occurred. In response to the apology, Oglala Lakota author Layli Long Soldier published WHEREAS, a collection of poems confronting the US’s history of brutality against Native peoples. The CCC Common Read’s theme for 2020-2022 is American Tensions, which emphasizes cultivating dialogue around difficult topics. In light of Long Soldier’s response to the US apology, this event will engage participants in discussion about the significance of genuine apologies in connection with the practice of land acknowledgments.
Business ownership and financial planning go hand in hand, and there’s always more to learn.
Join CCC for a virtual workshop series that will ease your stress and set your business up for success.
$55 for all four (4) classes, or $16 per individual class.
Goodwill will now be offering two career workshops monthly, in addition to Virtual Soft Skills and Virtual Basic Computer Training! See below for April’s offerings, and be sure to share the word!
Register today for Fire Science classes at Coconino Community College and become a Wildland Firefighter. This instructor led course provides an introduction to the function, maintenance and use of internal combustion engine powered chainsaws and their tactical wildland fire applications.
The Coconino Community College 2021 Commencement Virtual Ceremony is scheduled to premiere at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 7, 2021 on the CCC homepage at www.coconino.edu and on YouTube at https://youtu.be/mJbkrOrkPFg .
Even with social distancing and stay at home orders, you can still celebrate! You completed the hard work to get your degree or certificate so take some time to recognize your accomplishments. It might be a little more challenging than usual, but you can plan a graduation celebration that keeps everyone safe.
The 9th annual High County Stand Down will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, May 14 at the Flagstaff Armory.
Connecting Homeless & At-Risk Veterans, All Veterans and their Families with the Essential Community Services They Need…
It’s true – you can make awesome digital marketing pieces without a degree.
Join CCC Community Education, and NAU Instructor and AEC Printing Owner Amy Dryden for a 3-part series that teaches non-designers the fundamentals of graphic design.
Join us for a virtual Town Hall on Tuesday, May 25 from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Arizona MST to provide input and suggestions!
The Arizona Rural Women’s Health Network (AZRWHN) is leading a consortium addressing SUD/OUD impacting women of childbearing age in Northern Arizona, called the Northern Arizona Consortium for Rural Opioid Services for Women’s Health (NAZCROSWH) project.
The 2021 Spring Building Businesses & Entrepreneurs (BBE) business plan development 9-week Zoom-based training through May 5.
Call now (928-679-7463) or send an email to sneuman@coconino.az.gov for information and/or to enroll for our Spring 2021 BBE, Zoom-based training, 6-9pm, Tuesdays, March 30th through May 25th. The class fee is only $125 and includes LivePlan writing template portal access. We also offer a need-based 50% BBE training scholarship. Also, sessions are recorded in case participants miss a class or need additional review. Please share this information with others and let me know if you have any questions. We are here for your success.
Opening Reception THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 5th!
Members Preview: 5-6pm
Public Reception: 6-8pm
FLAGSTAFF — The mechanical engineering department at NAU plans to host a girl’s STEM Engineering Camp this summer. We would love to share the details and goals of the camp. Below is information on the camp, camp flyer, and a link to…
Call now for information and/or to enroll for our Spring 2021 BBE, Zoom-based training, 6-9 pm, Tuesdays, June 15th through August 10th. The class fee is only $125 and includes LivePlan writing template portal access.
All are invited to join the Coconino County Diversity Council Meetings in August, which aim to connect our diverse communities with their local governments.
The Councils include the African Diaspora Advisory Council, the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) and the Indigenous Peoples Council. A joint meeting of the three councils is held every quarter.
Click on the image above and then click on the link to the Virtual Meeting you want to attend.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and National Public Lands Day with an event at Lower Lake Mary Picnic Area, Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff Arizona. There is no lifeguard on duty and there is no water in this part of Lake Mary but there will be poetry, culture, barbeque, and more!
Readings@11:00am, Build Your Own Hotdog@12pm. Free entrance and parking for this event.
This coming Saturday, September 25, the Coconino County Sustainable Building Program is hosting the 17th annual Sustainable Building Tour.
This coming Saturday, September 25, the Coconino County Sustainable Building Program is hosting the 17th annual Sustainable Building Tour, in partnership with the Flagstaff Festival of Science, Willow Bend Environmental Education Center, and the City of Flagstaff Sustainability Program.
On September 29, 2021 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. the City of Flagstaff, Coconino County and the Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) will hold a free open house at 216 West Phoenix Avenue.
The event, held in a former City warehouse, will highlight two items. First, the Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority’s (NAIPTA) plans for the property will be showcased, including a new Downtown Connection Center building and channelization of the Rio de Flag.
The Coconino County Board Board of Supervisors’ meeting will be held via webinar technology using Zoom. To join the webinar, please use the following url: webinar: https://zoom.us/j/92457395786 Or Telephone: Dial or 833 548 0282 (Toll Free), Webinar ID: 924 5739 5786.
The meeting can also be streamed and viewed on the County YouTube site: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=coconino+county
The Flagstaff City Council will live-stream a combined special meeting/work session at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5 at the Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave. An executive session will be held at 1 p.m..
Student Affairs is hosting an Indigenous Peoples’ Day event at Coconino Community College’s Lone Tree Campus on Monday, Oct. 11. Indigenous Peoples’ Day honors Indigenous peoples and recognizes their cultures and histories. During this year’s observance at CCC, the College’s Land Acknowledgement Statement will be the focus of attention.
ASU Latin American Studies will present via Zoom “Surviving Mexico — Resistance and Resilience Among Journalists in the Twenty-First Century” with Dr. Celeste González de Bustamante (University of Arizona) and Dr. Jeanine Relly (University of Arizona) from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15.
NAU College of Social and Behavioral Sciences to present “Policing the Borders of Citizenship” with Jennifer M. Chacón is a Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law from 4:30 to 6 p.m. MST via Zoom on Monday, Oct. 18.
Chacón is the coauthor of the immigration law textbook Immigration Law and Social Justice and has written numerous articles, book chapters and essays on immigration, criminal law, constitutional law, and citizenship issues. Professor Chacón is the immediate past Chair of the American Association of Law School’s Section on Immigration and a member of the American Law Institute. She holds a J.D. from Yale Law School and an A.B. in International Relations from Stanford University.
The Flagstaff City Council will live-stream a regular City Council meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19 at the Council Chambers, 211 W. Aspen Ave. In-person audience has resumed with limited capacity.
Dear supporter of Creative Flagstaff,
I would like to invite you to join our upcoming Viola Awards Community Meeting on Wednesday, October 20th at the Coconino Center for the Arts. I hope you will be able to join us.
This round table meeting will brainstorm how to continue to evolve the Viola Awards, which will begin accepting nominations in late November for the 14th annual event. The strategic plan unveiled at this year’s event, in June, further prioritizes equity within Creative Flagstaff’s programs, to celebrate creativity in all its forms, and to continue to build recognition within and beyond Flagstaff. It is through these lenses and more that we hope to have a lively discussion about how the Viola Awards will serve our community for another 10+ years. …
While we welcome everyone to attend this meeting, please note that an RSVP is requested and can be done here. Additionally, in accordance with the Coconino Center for the Arts Covid policy, attendees must present either their vaccination card OR a negative covid test from within 72 hours of the event, and photo identification upon their arrival. To see the Coconino Center for the Arts’ full Covid policy click here.
Graduate students from NAU’s Climate Science and Solutions program are hosting a virtual Flagstaff Climate Resilience Forum on Wednesday, October 20th, from 4:00-6:00 PM to discuss local climate resilience.
Recent flooding events and wildfires have brought increased attention to the climate threats that currently and will continue to impact our community. The students will explore and consolidate Flagstaff’s various climate plans and documents to create a centralized resource for both the City and community to access important information, data, projections, and plans focused on how we will prepare for the impacts of climate change.
Dr. Lina-Maria Murillo will discuss the history of abortion in the U.S.-Mexico Borderlands at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21 in LA-120 (also streaming)
Dr. Murillo specializes in the history of the borderlands, gender/sexuality, and Chicana history.
Below is the schedule of upcoming Goodwill Workshops! For details on signing up, please call 928-556-5096 or come in the Career Center to register. Note that our classes and workshops will be offered only Virtually until further notice, and space is limited. Select courses are also offered on My Career Advisor.
NAU Latin American Studies will present the documentary, Zurita: Verás no ver (Zurita: You will See not to See) at Tuesday, Nov 9. at 7 pm in LA 120.
Chilean poet, Raúl Zurita, has brazenly challenged the conventions of poetry, art and politics over the course of his career.
Let’s “Taco” ‘Bout Coconino Community College. FREE and open to the public, the CCC Page Center is hosting an Open House on Tue., Nov 9, 2021.
Everyone is invited to attend and welcome to join CCC at the Page Center for food, fun and community information about your college.
The Independent Redistricting Commission is hosting a public hearing this Wednesday, November 10 at 06:00 p.m. at the High Country Conference Center. No pre-registration is required to give a verbal comment at this event.
Please join us on Sunday, Nov. 14 at 3 p.m. in Ardrey Memorial Auditorium for a special concert featuring renowned conductor, Luis Sánchez, and the NAU Wind Symphony. Titled “Escenas,” this concert celebrates folk music with works by Arturo Márquez and Silvestre Revueltas as well as a special performance by Flagstaff’s ownBallet Folklórico de Colores on Pablo Moncayo’s Huapango.
Coconino County’s next Building Businesses & Entrepreneurs (BBE) business plan development Zoom (and Classroom, assuming the pandemic doesn’t worsen) -based training will run 6-9pm, Tuesdays for 9-week through Nov. 16. If you are eligible, our Individual Development Accounts (IDA) match saving grant opportunity is also available. This email has information, below and attached, on the benefits of each program and how to sign-up.
The City of Flagstaff Planning and Zoning Commission will hold two public hearings to review a major amendment to the Flagstaff Regional Plan 2030. The proposed amendment will update the Plan’s climate action goals and policies to align with the Flagstaff Carbon Neutrality Plan.
NAU Latin American Studies will present a poetry reading by Todd Miller from his latest book “Build Bridges not Walls: A Journey to a World without Borders” (City Lights: 2021) at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18 in LA120.
This reading is co-sponsored by Criminology and Criminal Justice, Comparative Cultural Studies, Global Languages and Cultures, and the NAU student club–No más muertes.
Are you or a friend looking for a job in construction?
Learn about different construction companies and their open positions during the Construction Trades Virtual Job Fair presented by Northern Arizona Building Association (NABA) and Coconino Community College.
Come join us for a unique fusion of Entrepreneurship, Art, Culture & CommUnity! Nov. 19th 4-8p
The City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office is hosting a Fix-it Clinic on Saturday, November 20th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center, located at 245 N. Thorpe Rd, Flagstaff, AZ 86001.
Volunteers will be fixing small household appliances, clothing, electronics, jewelry, bicycles and more. Appointments for fixes will be given priority, but walk-ins are welcome. Make an appointment online at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0a4daaac23a3f49-fixit. Please note that masks are required of all attendees.
The City of Flagstaff, Office of Indigenous Initiatives presents Darius L. Smith, Director, City and County of Denver Anti-Discrimination Office; Liaison, Denver American Indian Commission for a presentation entitled “Peacemaking and Communicating Ethically Through a Native Lens, Connecting Past Present Future”.
The presetnation will be held on November 23, 2021 from 11:00a.m. – 12:30 p.m. MST.
Proceeds from the Coconino Community College Clay Club Holiday Sale help fund the arts at CCC.
Why not purchase one-of-a-kind, original, hand-made holiday gifts this year while helping to support a good cause all at the same time?
Join us for our last charla of the semester on Friday, December 3rd, 1-2pm! Tune in for a talk by Dr. Tanya Harmer (The London School of Economics and Political Science)
This talk, via Zoom, examines the refuge and solidarity revolutionary Cuba offered left-wing exiles from Chile and Uruguay in the 70s and 80s. Fleeing dictatorial rule at the height of the Cold War in Latin America, thousands arrived in Cuba in the years after 1972.
At Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth, we’re working towards a world where every person lives in peace and is supported by a thriving, resilient community. We’ll make that vision a reality by igniting collective action that creates better lives for children and families.
To assist families in the coming year, CCC&Y will continue to support and expand a variety of programs we have initiated in 2020 with the assistance of a variety of partners in the region and statewide. They include:
The CCC&Y Family Connection, hosted every Monday from 2:30-3:30. The bilingual Zoom meeting is is a great way to connect with others countywide. Folks can join virtually or by phone.
The meeting is open to parents, caregivers, professionals — All individuals in our community.
A variety of resources are also available for families and local professionals who work with families on CCC&Ys Prevention Webpage.
The city of Flagstaff has a Treecyling program to address the issue of Christmas trees sent to the landfill. Residents with curbside trash service can place their tree curbside by 6 a.m. on Jan. 4. The city’s Solid Waste Section will pick up trees throughout the city through Jan. 8. All tinsel, lights and ornaments need to be removed before the tree is placed on the curb.
Residents living in multifamily housing can also participate by bringing their trees to one of the following locations until Jan. 17:
Old Public Works Yard: 419 N. Mogollon St.
Continental Little League Field: 5700 E. Old Walnut Canyon Rd.
Thursday, December 31
The Weatherford Hotel’s Virtual 22nd Annual Great Pinecone Drop. New Year countdown and lowering of the Pinecone. This year the Great Pinecone Drop is shown virtual only; gathering on the streets is prohibited, thank you!
Happy New Year’s Eve!
I wanted to first and foremost send you well wishes for the New Year. It’s my hope that 2021 brings you and yours much happiness and good health.
I also wanted to take a moment to provide you with an update on the United Way of Northern Arizona’s annual campaign and our plans for the coming year.
For most of 2020, we focused on mitigating the economic impact of Covid-19. That work will continue because even with the vaccine rollouts, we are still facing the often devastating consequences of the pandemic in our communities.
The COVID-19 testing site at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff will operate on a modified schedule for the upcoming New Year’s holiday. The hours are as follows:
Monday, Dec. 28-Wednesday, Dec. 30: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 31 & Friday, Jan. 1: Closed
Saturday, Jan. 2: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.: Saliva testing only
Appointments are required for COVID-19 saliva tests, administered by Arizona State University (ASU), at Fort Tuthill. Those who do not have an appointment will be asked to pull over at the site and make one. If all appointment times are full, individuals will be asked to return another day. Register at: coconino.az.gov/covid19
2020 is almost over! Though this has been an unpredictable year we know that our creative community stepped up to the plate. We are looking forward to celebrating the accomplishments of 2020 at The Viola Awards on Friday, June 18, 2021, but to do that we need to hear from you! The Viola Awards depend on nominations from our community. The deadline to submit your nominations in Thursday, December 31, 2020.
Gov. Doug Ducey recently named Coconino County Deputy County Attorney Brian Furuya to the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division I.
Furuya joined the Coconino County Attorney’s Office as Deputy County Attorney in January of 2016. During his time with the County, Furuya was responsible for health code enforcement litigation and zoning, among others.
2020 is almost over!
You can still make a tax-deductible donation to
Sedona Arts Center for 2020 through 12/31/20
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.
Here at Sedona Arts Center we just wanted to say thank you for your commitment to our local nonprofit and all that we do. This holiday season is unlike any other, ending a year unlike any other. As we move into a new and better year, we wish you moments of peace amid the difficulties, connections with family and friends even if they can’t be in person, the warmth of memories from holidays past, and hope for a better future.
Thanks to our amazing members, supporters, and fantastic patrons like you, we have been able to continue sharing art and arts education throughout these challenging times, and we thank you.
May you have a wonderful holiday season
and a safe and happy new year!
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, various cities and companies suspended utility shut-offs in an effort to help struggling residents. Now, as shut-offs are beginning to resume, residents are being encouraged to seek financial assistance or work with their utility company to develop a payment plan if they are unable to pay their bills.
Contact your utility company as soon as possible if you anticipate being unable to pay your bill for any reason. Your utility company will walk you through available assistance options such as setting up a payment plan, applying to one of their programs, or applying for aid through a local agency.
In a new Public Service Announcement released this week, members of CCC&Y want to wish you a beautiful holiday season, but also be aware the additional challenges facing family members and neighbors this year.
“The holiday season is about joy, peace, giving and gratitude, but not everyone feels the magic. This year COVID fatigue can add stress already brought on by colder weather, shorter days or grief and loss.”
The city of Flagstaff has named Dan Musselman as the new Police Chief. Musselman participated in an open, competitive and thorough recruitment process that attracted 35 candidates.
“This was a very competitive recruitment process, with qualified candidates from across the country,” said City Manager Greg Clifton. “I want to thank everyone who applied and offer my congratulations to Chief Musselman.”
Flagstaff city administrative functions will be closed at noon on Dec. 24, all-day Dec. 25, 2020 and Jan. 1, 2021 for the Christmas and New Year holidays.
The Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library will only be open from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Dec. 24. (East Flagstaff Community Library will be closed on Dec. 24). Both libraries will be closed on Dec. 25, Dec. 26 and Jan. 1. They will resume curbside hold pickup, phone reference services, and computer reservations on Dec. 28 and Jan. 4 after each holiday.
The holidays usually are a time to spend with loved ones celebrating family traditions. As cases of COVID-19 continue at an upward trajectory in Coconino County and many locations across the country, the holidays will require extra safety precautions.
Gatherings with family and friends outside of your household can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu. Celebrating virtually or with members of the same household who are consistently taking measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 poses the lowest risk for spread. Travel also increases the chance of getting and spreading the coronavirus. Staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others.
The Arizona Department of Transportation is advising drivers to plan for early morning travel delays on Wednesday, Dec. 23, as crews make repairs to two roundabouts on J.W. Powell Boulevard just west of the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport.
ADOT reminds drivers to slow down and use caution around construction personnel and equipment while the following restrictions are in place:
All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Friday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Jan. 1, for the Christmas and New Year Holidays.
While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention will be open. Records will be open on Thursday, Dec. 24 from 8 a.m. until noon, closed on Friday Dec. 25 and open on Friday, Jan. 1 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., with limited staffing. Please dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. For non-emergencies, dial 928-774-4523 to connect with the non-emergency Dispatch number or to leave a message for one of the administrative offices.
Art Workshops make a great gift to yourself… or others!
*Get 10% off all scheduled workshops when you pay in full at the time of registration. Use coupon code: 10WINTER2020 valid only for registrations between December 16, 2020 and January 6, 2021. Sedona Arts Center is a 501(c)3 organization that offers all purchases without sales tax.
Below are a few more select workshops to represent the diversity of our workshop program – see all the offerings on our website HERE.
Coconino County has appointed Wes Dison as Emergency Management Director, pending expected confirmation by the Board of Supervisors at their January 5th meeting.
“Wes has served as the Interim Emergency Management Director for more than six months. He joined us at the beginning of one of the largest emergencies this County has experienced and has served as an integral member of the COVID-19 Incident Command Team. Wes brings the skills, experience and commitment to excellence that equip him to help the County and our partners succeed,” said County Manager James Jayne.
A grant from 100,000 Strong in the Americas will give a dozen Northern Arizona University the opportunity for a unique cross-cultural learning experience with peers at both NAU and a university in Sonora, Mexico.
NAU is partnering with Universidad de Sonora (UNISON) in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico to put on The Big IDEA (La Gran IDEA), which will allow 12 students from each university to collaborate on finding solutions to challenges of food security and financial security in the Arizona/Sonora Megaregion. It is based on Jacks Big IDEA, which is put on by boundaryless@nau.
I want to thank you all for your continued support during this not-so-normal year. I know that 2020 threw us all a curveball, but I am grateful to each of you for doing your part in keeping our community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Thank you for your community spirit during this time.
As we move forward this holiday season, I want to wish you and your family’s a happy holiday! May each of you stay safe, create new memories, and find peace as we move into the New Year.
This will be the last newsletter of the year, however, you can continue to find information from the County and about COVID-19 on our website at https://coconino.az.gov OR by following us on social media here: www.facebook.com/CoconinoCounty.
Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tommy Lewis is seeking applicants for appointment for Coconino Community College District #3.
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.
Application information:
Flagstaff Snow Park’s opening day is Friday, December 18. Tickets are generally available 2-5 days in advance. Flagstaff Snow Park tickets will only be available online this season, capacity will be limited to 50% of normal, and face coverings and a temperature check are required before entering. For more information and to buy tickets, visit https://www.flagstaffsnowpark.com
There’s no doubt that 2020 was a year like no other. Despite massive uncertainty caused by the pandemic, our local businesses adapted as best they could, changing operation models, providing curbside services, shifting online where possible and constantly pivoting to match conditions on the ground.
They were supported by highly responsive local and state governments that strove to balance public safety with economic survival.
Based on inquiries received by ECoNA this year, many were looking beyond the current pandemic to a possible future in northern Arizona. We received more than 50 inquiries from companies looking to start or relocate a business here. Together, these companies have the potential of bringing more than 14,000 jobs to the area.
2020 is almost over! Though this has been an unpredictable year we know that our creative community stepped up to the plate. We are looking forward to celebrating the accomplishments of 2020 at The Viola Awards on Friday, June 18, 2021, but to do that we need to hear from you! The Viola Awards depend on nominations from our community. The deadline to submit your nominations in Thursday, December 31, 2020.
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.
The Coconino County COVID-19 Response Team is planning for the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccine shipment, expected to be delivered in late December. The vaccine roll out in Coconino County is anticipated to begin in early January.
On December 11, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued the first emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. The Moderna application for EUA for its COVID-19 vaccine is expected to be reviewed soon.
At Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth, we’re working towards a world where every person lives in peace and is supported by a thriving, resilient community. We’ll make that vision a reality by igniting collective action that creates better lives for children and families.
Many in our community face staggering injustices. Mental, physical, and spiritual trauma are facts of everyday life, made worse by historical oppression and generational poverty. The systems that should provide relief are often ineffectual and overwhelmed; at their worst, they’re racist and demeaning. And in our largely rural community, issues like food inequity, education access, and healthcare provision are exacerbated by structures of power that often look past folks outside metro areas.
We have the power to reverse these injustices, and we are doing so right here in Coconino County. When we approach challenges with a holistic mindset and consider the impact of systemic, generational trauma, we can work with communities at the source of the issue, not just at the symptom.
The fall semester has come to a close, and the holiday season is upon us.
While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way Coconino Community College connects with students to help them realize their educational goals, we have, as our students have, risen to the challenge. This is a time of great uncertainty – for our students, for our faculty and staff at CCC, and for everybody across the country – and we are committed, with absolute certainty, to be here for all who need an education.
When things feel like they are falling apart, we pull together. We forge partnerships and put aside the bureaucracies and red tape so we can make an impact fast.
Nowhere has this need for collaboration been more evident than during our COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve told you a lot about how we’ve forwarded your gifts to the agencies through our COVID-19 Fund, but today we wanted to talk about some partnerships that are making it easier to get PPE to groups here in northern Arizona.
The Coconino County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) and the United Way of Northern Arizona have been working with our state VOAD organization and Phoenix-based partners like the Valley of the Sun United Way and Phoenix ToolBank to secure masks, gowns, hand sanitizer and other supplies for northern Arizona organizations.
Art Workshops make a great gift to yourself… or others!
*Get 10% off all scheduled workshops when you pay in full at the time of registration. Use coupon code: 10WINTER2020 valid only for registrations between December 16, 2020 and January 6, 2021. Sedona Arts Center is a 501(c)3 organization that offers all purchases without sales tax.
Below are a few select workshops to represent the diversity of our workshop program see all the offerings on our website HERE.
Coconino Community College graduate April Winters is at Northern Arizona University studying to be an English teacher.
While at CCC, she took American Sign Language courses to fulfill her foreign language requirements for her degree.
“The Deaf community is a smaller community,” Winters said. “And there is a need that isn’t always filled, especially in public schools.”
Coconino County Manager James Jayne will retire on July 2, 2021. Jayne will aid Board of Supervisors in transition to next County Manager.
Coconino County Manager James Jayne announced his retirement from County service effective July 2, 2021. Jayne joined Coconino County in 2017 and previously served as Navajo County Manager.
Operations are ending on the first phase of steep slope treatment on the Bill Williams Mountain Restoration Project.
The Bill Williams Steep Slope 1 Project successfully thinned 300 acres of dense standing trees and removed dead and down trees on the mountain located just outside of the City of Williams utilizing ground-based, helicopter and hand thinning operations.
On any given day, they could be fixing a broken faucet, or a heater that has gone out. Or, they could be repairing a broken window, or fixing a dishwasher on the fritz.
Maintenance Technicians for apartments, hotels and other commercial properties are continually in demand in northern Arizona, and Coconino Community College is offering a course, beginning Jan. 25, in Certified Maintenance Technician to help get people quickly into the workforce.
Greetings!
I am so thankful to serve Coconino County District 5 for another 4 years. My work for all citizens has been the greatest honor and joy in my life. Thank you to all District 5 citizens for re-electing me to the Coconino County Board of Supervisors. I am so excited for new opportunities and possibilities of the next 4 years. In this season of change and transition, I ask you to take care of your mental and physical well-being. Please stay vigilant and safe this holiday season.
Lena
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.
Dear Friends of F3,
As executive Director of F3, I plan to use these Communications to keep you informed of trending issues of importance to our membership. Sometimes decisions that affect us have been made years ago. My goal is to get us engaged in the important conversations before decisions are made, and in this way, ensure that F3 can have a proactive presence in the community.
The Coconino County Health and Human Services has issued a new weekly report entitled COVID-19 Coconino County Weekly Update.
The report is updated weekly on FRIDAY and includes a COVID-19 situation summary, key takeaways, demographic and geographic information, hospitalizations and testing data related to Coconino County residents.
At Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth, we’re working towards a world where every person lives in peace and is supported by a thriving, resilient community. We’ll make that vision a reality by igniting collective action that creates better lives for children and families.
Many in our community face staggering injustices. Mental, physical, and spiritual trauma are facts of everyday life, made worse by historical oppression and generational poverty. The systems that should provide relief are often ineffectual and overwhelmed; at their worst, they’re racist and demeaning. And in our largely rural community, issues like food inequity, education access, and healthcare provision are exacerbated by structures of power that often look past folks outside metro areas.
We have the power to reverse these injustices, and we are doing so right here in Coconino County. When we approach challenges with a holistic mindset and consider the impact of systemic, generational trauma, we can work with communities at the source of the issue, not just at the symptom.
