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City of Flagstaff — Multiple road closures along Lockett Road starting Tuesday, Aug. 18
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – Beginning on Tuesday, August 18 Dyer, Childress, King, Wayman, and Walker streets will be closed at Lockett Rd. starting at 5 a.m. for work related to the 2026 Road Repair and Street Project. The work will include concrete curb, gutter and sidewalk replacement in preparation for asphalt paving.
Coconino County — Switch Together solar co-op deadline is Sept. 18
COCONINO COUNTY — As part of our sustainability initiative, Coconino County is a partner in Switch Together, a group buying program for solar installations. Switch Together uses a group buying model to help residents save money on home solar installations.
The most recent auction secured a discount of 17 percent, which translates to an average discount of $5,200. The program is supported in partnership with nonprofit Solar United Neighbors. Switch Together makes rooftop solar installations more affordable, while also offering solar education through online resources and in-person events.
Coconino County Board of Supervisors approves more than $2.5 million for local schools
“Education funding in Arizona is at a crisis point,” Coconino County Board of Supervisors Chair Patrice Horstman said. “Coconino County has made strategic decisions over the last two years to leverage additional federal resources for education while continuing to advocate at both the state and federal levels for the funding our schools need. Increasing funding to schools and establishing the Special Needs Allocation Program will help protect educational opportunities for our children and communities.”
CCC Community Education — Now open for registration: Professional Development Series, Foraging, Stained Glass, Comet Talk
Elevate: Leadership, Teams, and Professional Growth
Wednesday, Sept. 16, 30, Oct. 14, 28
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Develop skills and gain knowledge to support your organizations, advance in your career, and make connections. Sign up for all four, or choose individual sessions.
Elevate – Learn more and register!
United Way of Northern Arizona — This August, take 20 minutes for your family’s future
At United Way of Northern Arizona, we spend every day thinking about how to build a stronger, heathier, and more financially secure future for everyone in our region. But today I want to take a moment to talk about planning for you and your family’s future.
August is National Make-A-Will Month, and I have to admit that I was a little surprised to learn that, according to a survey done last year by Caring.com, only 24% of American adults have a will. Even more concerning? The “sandwich generation” – those middle-aged adults who are caring for both their growing children and their aging parents – are the largest cohort without an estate plan.
Discover Flagstaff — Mother Road Classic car show on Aug. 15, more events
Saturday, Aug. 15
The Mother Road Classic
City Hall Parking Lot
A car show held in downtown Flagstaff that celebrates Route 66, Flagstaff, amazing vehicles and the people behind them. Presented by Flagstaff Route 66 Car Club. 8 a.m. Free.
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Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: August 10-14, 2026
The Transcanyon Waterline break located approximately one mile below Cottonwood Campground along the North Kaibab Trail has been fully repaired. Water utility crews successfully began pumping water to the South Rim late August 11, and South Rim tanks are now slowly filling.
City of Flagstaff Beautification – Arts &; Sciences — We want to hear from you!
We want to hear from you! The City of Flagstaff invites community input on a landmark three-dimensional artwork for installation at East Cedar Avenue and North West Street, as part of the Spruce Wash Wedge Detention Project.
An online survey, open now through September 3, is available to provide feedback on the preliminary design. Through a series of questions, participants can share how well the sculpture connects to the site, whether it serves as a welcoming feature for the area, and offer any additional thoughts regarding materials, color or design.
Community input will guide the artist team. If you live or work on the Eastside, or have a meaningful connection to this area, your input is especially valuable.
Image: Courtesy of City of Flagstaff
Applications now open for City of Flagstaff’s Beautification in Action Grants
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz — The City of Flagstaff, through its Beautification, Arts & Sciences (BAS) program, is accepting applications for Beautification in Action (BIA) grants now through September 15, 2026, at 5 p.m. Grants of up to $8,000 are available for publicly visible and accessible projects that enhance and enliven the urban environment. Artists, community members and groups, schools and local businesses are encouraged to apply.
Coconino Center for the Arts — Savor the Night Sky – Tickets Available Now!
BECOME A MEMBER Exhibitions Concerts & Events Tickets now live! NightVisions: Savor the Night Sky Set within the galleries and theater at Coconino Center for the Arts, NightVisions: Savor the Night Sky is a constellation of chef-curated dinner, live music &…
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Discover Parks and Recreation Summer Adventures with Our August 2026 Newsletter
The 77th Annual Coconino County Fair is Coming September 4-7!
Get Your Kicks and Fair Fix at Fort Tuthill County Park this Labor Day weekend! A clear bag policy is new this year, and volunteer sign-ups are open now.
New clear bag policy in effect for 2026; see details below
Get your tickets online at coconinocountyfair.com and skip the line on fair day!
Early bird carnival wristbands are still available. Get yours today!
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Downtown Keynote Recordings & JW Powell Blvd Public Meeting
I’m pleased to let you know that video recordings of the three keynote presentations from the July “Downtown Matters” Conference are now available on YouTube.
Many thanks to Hunter Hebert and the Downtown Business Alliance for making these available to the Flagstaff community!
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Get the latest news updates from U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) including — ‘ICYMI: Gallego Continues to Push for Oversight of USS Lincoln Crew Conditions’
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Get the latest news updates from U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) including ‘Kelly, Padilla, Colleagues Demand State Department Process Student Visas Without Delays’
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Get the latest news updates from Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes including ‘Attorney General Mayes Announces Sentencing of Former Border Patrol Agent and Fiancée for Defrauding SNAP, WIC Programs’
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Get the latest news updates from the Office of the Governor Katie Hobbs including ‘State of Arizona, Hopi Tribe, and Navajo Nation Sign MOU to Create Economic Opportunity in Four Corners Region’
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Neither bright sunshine nor pouring rain deterred community from celebrating 11th annual Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada on Aug. 1. See new photos from Arizona Daily Sun
FLAGSTAFF — Typical Flagstaff Summer weather — bright and hot sunshine mixed with sudden downpours of Monsoon rains — failed to deter a large crowd of local residents and visitors from attending the 11th annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklórico Festival” presented on Aug. 1 by Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces.
The annual event, designed to celebrate and recognize Flagstaff’s Hispanic roots, drew over 400 people to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
The event kicked off with the music of Ruben Hernandez, followed by a dance performance by Ballet Folklorico de Colores — Flagstaff, the return of the all-female Mariachi Rubor. The ever-popular New Destiny closed out the event with a spirited performance that had the crowd dancing until dusk.
City of Flagstaff seeks community input on proposed Spruce Wash Wedge artwork
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz — The City of Flagstaff invites community input on a landmark three-dimensional artwork for installation at East Cedar Avenue and North West Street, as part of the Spruce Wash Wedge Detention Project. The proposed 13-foot sculpture features a tassel-eared Abert squirrel, an icon of Flagstaff, and a species and subspecies native to Flagstaff and the region.
An online survey, open now through September 3, is available to provide feedback on the preliminary design. Through a series of questions, participants can share how well the sculpture connects to the site, whether it serves as a welcoming feature for the area and offer any additional thoughts regarding materials, color or design. The artist team of Haddad|Drugan, in collaboration with the City of Flagstaff’s Beautification, Arts & Sciences program, will review all survey submissions, identifying possible refinements and address any community concerns.
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Coalition provides listing of 2026 Health and Welfare Resource Meetings in region
By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth
COCONINO COUNTY — Are you a member of a nonprofit or governmental agency seeking to share information with other service providers to help improve the lives and well-being of children and youth in Northern Arizona?
The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth maintains a listing of health and welfare resource networking meetings held each month in Coconino County and Northern Arizona, including the upcoming Tuba City Community Resource Zoom meeting on Aug. 12 and the Page Community Resource Meeting on Aug. 13.
These meetings offer monthly in-person and virtual community resource opportunities to share information between a variety of nonprofit and governmental agencies who serve children and families throughout Northern Arizona.
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Coconino County celebrated National Poll Worker Recruitment Day on Aug. 11
“Poll workers are the foundation of elections,” District 1 Supervisor and Board Chair Patrice Horstman said. “Every election relies on dedicated neighbors stepping up to ensure ballot integrity, assist voters and keep polling locations running smoothly. This proclamation honors their commitment while inviting new voices to join us serving the voters in our county.”
City of Flagstaff — Pedestrian improvements to begin along Fort Valley Road
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz — Starting Monday, August 17, the City of Flagstaff (City) in partnership with Mountain Line and their contractor, Kinney Construction Services, will begin pedestrian crossing improvements in multiple locations along Fort Valley Road. Pedestrian crossing installation at the Fort Valley Road and Anderson Road/Whiting Road intersection and the Fort Valley Road and Meade Lane intersection will be complete in 2026. Work at the Fort Valley Road and Forest Avenue intersection will be completed at a later time.
Coconino County Attorney’s Office and Navajo Nation launch historic Peacemaking Diversion Program
The Peacemaking Diversion Program offers eligible individuals an opportunity to resolve criminal cases through a restorative process that brings together participants, victims, family members and community members to repair harm, promote accountability and strengthen relationships. Successful completion of the program may result in eligible charges being dismissed while providing victims with a meaningful voice in the justice process.
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Action Alert: Provide Input on Parks Master Plan
F3 encourages you to provide specific FEEDBACK and input on your PRIORITIES for Parks and Open Space, add to an interactive MAP, and complete the SURVEY as the City of Flagstaff starts the process of completing the PROSE Master Plan (Parks, Recreation, Open Space, and Events).
The PROSE Master Plan is a long-range plan (10+ years) that will provide a roadmap and guide the City’s project priorities and funding. This Plan will create a vision for the future and will include both short-term and long-term goals for achievement.
Find Your Next Creative Adventure at Sedona Arts Center
Whether you’re exploring a new passion or building on years of experience, Sedona Arts Center offers inspiring classes and workshops for every skill level. Learn from working artists in a welcoming, hands-on environment while exploring painting, ceramics, jewelry, stained glass, photography, mixed media, and more.
Join us in the heart of Sedona and discover where creativity can take you.
Theatrikos Theater Co. — Don’t Miss Out! Experience Once, Old Man Lightning, and Finding Nemo, Jr. at Theatrikos
Step into a world where music isn’t just heard – it’s felt in every heartbeat. Opening this weekend and running through September 6, Once transforms the theatre into an enchanting, living Irish pub that draws you directly into its soul.
From the quietest whisper of an acoustic guitar to the thunderous, floor-shaking ensemble jams, this production is like no other. The mesmerizing set and breathtaking lighting wrap you in an atmospheric glow, creating a magical space where the boundary between stage and audience completely vanishes.
Schultz/Pipeline Flood Mitigation System receives statewide award
COCONINO COUNTY — The Schultz/Pipeline Flood Mitigation System received the Project of Year Award from the Arizona Chapter of the American Public Works Association at its annual conference last week in Tucson. The award was in the category of Disaster or Emergency Construction/Repair over $75 million. The award selection committee noted the significant engineering and construction that was completed in just over two years, which mitigates much of the flood threat to lives, homes, businesses and public infrastructure near Flagstaff.
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Community celebrates Mariachi Mass on Aug. 2, 2026 during Tardeada weekend
FLAGSTAFF — As part of an annual tradition during the weekend of Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada — Mariachi and Folklórico Festival, a traditional Mariachi Mass was held on Sunday Aug. 2, 2026 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Flagstaff.
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Creative Flagstaff — First Friday is Here! August ArtWalk Details
Flagstaff’s First Friday ArtWalk is a monthly celebration of creativity that brings downtown to life. Local galleries stay open late with special artist receptions and entertainment, so check out the gallery map to visit them all!
Join us for First Friday tomorrow, August 7, starting at 5pm, with a Dark Skies theme to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Flagstaff’s designation as the first international dark skies city. Constellation art activities, telescopes, and more!
The 2026 ArtWalk season is generously underwritten by Dapper Dre, supporting Car-Free First Fridays with traffic closures on Aspen St. for art and performance activations.