One of the keys to successful economic development in a rural area is having the infrastructure needed to get workers where they need to go. According to the U.S. Census, over 35% of Coconino County residents travel more than 50…
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Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños to present ‘Ms. Gloria’s Sweet Box Pary Tea & Old School Jams on March 20
FLAGSTAFF — Ladies, grab your girlfriends, come gab and relax at Ms. Gloria’s Sweet Box Party on Sunday, March 20 anytime between 12:30 and 3:00 p.m. at the Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños. Enjoy your favorite tea and…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for March 1
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for March 1. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Spring Break Circus Camp – 2 More Weeks! Flagstaff Public Library Events for March Upcoming Lunch…
NAU update for March 4
Northern Arizona University update for March 4: Historic agreement with Diné College widens options for Native American students NAU researcher rolling out remedy for reading crisis NAU and Native American leaders focus on information sharing Overcoming hard knocks leads to…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council agendas for meetings at 3, 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 1
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 1. Click here for the agenda. Click here for the 3 p.m. City Council Special Meeting (Executive Session).
KNAU update for March 4
KNAU Arizona Public Radio update for March 4: Arizona Bill Would Loosen Dark-Sky Restrictions on Electronic Billboards Brain Food: Bat-Sniffing Dogs House Passes Bill Targeting Planned Parenthood Experts: Colorado River Protection Disjointed, Underplayed Flagstaff Astronomers Study Unusual Fast-Spinning Asteroid New…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Feb. 29
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Feb. 29. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Public Comment on The Hub Continues Tomorrow (3/1) at Council Join F3 for Get-Out-the-Local-Vote Campaign Kick-Off, 3/7 Earth Day Upcycled Art Fashion Show, 4/23 F3 Awarded Full…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 3
— CCCY COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for March 3. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit March 7, 3rd Annual Flagstaff Community STEM Celebration to be held at NAU’s…
Arizona@Work announces March workshop calendar
FLAGSTAFF — Arizona@Work has announced its March workshop calendar. Arizona @ Work is located at Goodwill of Northern Arizona’s Job Connection. Click here for the calendar.
Bertelsen accepts public works division director position at the City of Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Andy Bertelsen has accepted the position of Public Works Director and will begin working for the City of Flagstaff on March 28, 2016. Bertelsen was selected following a two-day interview process with three other candidates earlier this month. In…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 29
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 29. Click here to see the latest newsletter. March 23 — We have a lot coming up and would love to have more help in planning those activities. Please join us at our next…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 7
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for March 7. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Join F3 for Get-Out-the-Local-Vote Campaign Kick-Off TONIGHT! City Council Approves Rezoning for The Hub Indigenous People’s Day at Council Tomorrow Are You a Notary? We Need Your…
NAU’s President’s Corner for Feb. 26
A message from Rita Hartung Cheng During last week’s campus forum, I said that this is a university on the rise. That rings true on many fronts. We have shown that we can adapt. Yes, we all have to adapt during…
NAU update for Feb. 26
Northern Arizona University update for Feb. 26: NAU joins national effort to transform the first-year experience NAU researchers find lights in the sky on and ‘asteroids at home’ Thawing microbes accelerating carbon release NAU is not a secret for a…
KNAU update for Feb. 26
KNAU Arizona Public Radio update for Feb. 26: Navajo Nation Files Court Brief Supporting Redskins Trademark Cancellation New Generation of Research Drones Takes to the Skies in Northern Arizona Authorities Investigate String Of Small Fires In Oak Creek Canyon Report…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Feb. 25
— CCCY COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Feb. 25. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Feb. 24, FUSD to hold Kindergarten Registration March 7, 3rd Annual Flagstaff Community STEM…
Heritage Grant Awarded to Collaborative Frances Short Pond Project
FLAGSTAFF — Willow Bend Environmental Education Center and the City of Flagstaff are pleased to announce that we are being offered a grant award of $33,960 for our successful Heritage Grant application titled “Frances Short Pond Wildlife Project”. Funds from…
Bilingual report: Tell us about your child’s health
Dear Parent/Guardian, The Arizona Department of Health Services has asked the Coconino County Public Health Services District for assistance in learning more about our children’s health. Children are our greatest resource and we care very much about their having access…
Flagstaff Communications to present ‘Content Writing — Writing for Readability’ on March 10
Flagstaff Communicators will present Content Writing — Writing for Readability” as part of its new monthly #CommunicateU education program from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 10 at The Oakmont, 2380 N. Oakmont Drive, Flagstaff. Starla Collins of Shooting Star Companies will provide information on creating…
NAU update for Feb. 19
Northern Arizona University update for Feb. 19: Cheng delivers message of achievement, aspiration at NAU campus forum Threat of cytomegalovirus far outweighs Zika risk Civil rights secret ingredient opened path to the middle class Ecuadorian grad student advances study and…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future reports on public comment on Feb. 23 for The Hub student housing project
— Friends of Flagstaff’s Future FLAGSTAFF — The City Council will hear the first public comment on the The Hub, a massive, dormitory-style student housing project proposed for the Mikes Pike/Phoenix Avenue area, starting Tuesday, 2/23 at 6 pm. F3 is opposed…
KNAU update for Feb. 19
KNAU Arizona Public Radio update for Feb. 19: Grand Canyon Officials Face Discipline After Report On Abuse Voter Registration Deadline for Presidential Primary Monday Mexican Gray Wolf Population Drops in Annual Count Poll Shows 80 Percent of Arizonans Support Grand…
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council agendas for meetings for Feb. 23. Live streaming available due to limited space
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23. Due to an anticipated large public attendance at the public hearing, and limited space within the City Council Chambers, chairs and…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Feb. 23
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Feb. 23. Click here to see the latest newsletter. CCC&Y’s Annual Conference in the name of Child Abuse Prevention – March 31st Busy Fingers: Stories…
Coconino High School and Flagstaff High School CyberPatriot Team Advances to the Silver Tier Regional/Category Round of Cyber Security Competition
A team from Coconino High School’s JROTC Program, comprised of students from both Coconino and Flagstaff High Schools, in Flagstaff, AZ recently concluded an exceptional round of competition in the eighth season of CyberPatriot – the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition.…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 22
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 22. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Block scheduling due to Galileo Testing on Feb. 24, 25. Pop’ems with Popham 8:00 am in conference room on Feb. 26. Mural Club sponsored…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future to benefit from 3rd annual Beer & Gear Expo on Feb. 19
FLAGSTAFF — Friends of Flagstaff’s Future will benefit from the 3rd annual Beer & Gear Expo starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 at The Orpheum. Click here for more information.
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Feb. 18
— CCCY COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Feb. 18. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Feb. 24, FUSD to hold Kindergarten Registration March 7, 3rd Annual Flagstaff Community STEM…
City of Flagstaff hires Shane Dille as new deputy city manager
FLAGSTAFF — City Manager Josh Copley selected Shane Dille as the new deputy city manager following national recruitment effort and a very rigorous interview process. The screening of 106 applications resulted in four finalists being invited to participate in a series of…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Feb. 16
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Feb. 16. Click here to see the latest newsletter. FTF: Call For Proposals Upcoming Strengthening Families Program Childbirth Education Classes Children’s Art & Yoga Classes…
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Feb. 15
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for Feb. 15. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Student Housing: What You Need to Know for Tomorrow’s Council Meeting Water Rate Study Discussion Back at Council this Wednesday, 2/17 Join Us for Beer & Gear…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 15
FLAGSTAFF — Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 15. Click here to see the latest newsletter. No school Monday, Feb. 15 MIT-e fundraiser at Wildflower Bread Company on Tuesday, Feb. 16 PTO meeting at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17
City of Flagstaff reports on City Council agenda for meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has announced the City Council agenda for next meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. Click here for the agenda.
City of Flagstaff: Explanation of the Public Hearing Process for The Hub
FLAGSTAFF — The Hub, a proposed student housing project on Mike’s Pike, has received a recommendation for approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission and will now come before the Flagstaff City Council. The Hub will be on the Council agenda…
NAU update for Feb. 12
Northern Arizona University update for Feb. 12: NAU interdisciplinary researchers receive grant to study concussion reporting behaviors NAU’s business college in top 10 ‘Best for Vets’ Record spring enrollment boosted by diversity Celebrate NAU’s Aquatic and Tennis Complex grand opening…
KNAU update for Feb. 12
KNAU Arizona Public Radio update for Feb. 12: Short Film Raises Concerns About Escalade Project NAU Study: Cells May Age Faster If Your Spouse Isn’t Supportive President Begaye to Sign Navajo Veterans Act Saturday Arizona Scientists: Gravitational Waves Offer New…
City of Flagstaff Selects Final Candidates for Public Works Division Director
FLAGSTAFF — After screening 29 applications and conducting 11 telephone interviews the City of Flagstaff has narrowed the candidates for the Public Works Division Director position to five finalists: Andrew Bertelsen is currently the Public Works Director for Coconino County. Bertelsen has…
Registration underway for United Way of Northern Arizona Annual Meeting & Recognition Event on Feb. 18
FLAGSTAFF — Registration underway for the United Way of Northern Arizona Annual Meeting & Recognition Event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18 at Little America Hotel, 2515 E Butler Ave, Flagstaff. The event includes guest speaker Paul…
Flag Tech Talk to present: ‘Tech Tools to Improve Your Communication’ on Feb. 18
FLAGSTAFF — Flag Tech Talk to present: ‘Tech Tools to Improve Your Communication” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Bookmans, Flagstaff. We will be digging into a variety of Tech Tools that will help you improve your communication and management of…
Market of Dreams / Mercado de Sueños Market of Dreams to present ‘Festival of Dreams’ on Feb. 21
FLAGSTAFF — The Market of Dreams / Mercado de Sueños Market of Dreams will present its “Festival of Dreams” featuring live music, local artisans, crafters and food vendors from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 at 2532 E. 7th…
Flagstaff Public Schools to hold Kindergarten Open House & Registration on Feb. 24
FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD) elementary schools are hosting Kindergarten Open House and Registration events for incoming kindergarten students and their families on Wednesday, February 24th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Students entering kindergarten in summer 2016 must…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Feb. 9
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Feb. 9. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Save The Date: Youth Basketball Tournament FTF: Call For Proposals Sam I Am: Young Children Are…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 8
FLAGSTAFF — Click here for the Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 8.
Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños announces February calendar of events
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños has announced its February calendar of business classes, workshops and community events. Click here to see the entire calendar.
City of Flagstaff seeks public input on 2040 Regional Transportation Planning
FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Organization (FMPO) is working to update the Regional Transportation Plan. Public input is critical to its success. The plan, called Blueprint 2040, is federally required and addresses roads & streets, transit, bicycle facilities, the…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Feb. 11
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Feb. 11. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Feb. 24, FUSD to hold Kindergarten Registration March 7, 3rd Annual Flagstaff Community STEM…
Flagstaff Communicators to present ‘Selling Your Sizzle!’ on Feb. 11
FLAGSTAFF — “Selling Your Sizzle!” will be the topic of the next Flagstaff Communicators luncheon presentation from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 at The Oakmont, 2380 N. Oakmont Drive, Flagstaff. Marketing professional Terry Roberts will provide information…
Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona to present inaugural ‘Community Impact Awards Luncheon’ on Feb. 11
FLAGSTAFF — Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona will present its inaugural “Community Impact Awards Luncheon” at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 at the High Country Conference Center, Flagstaff. Click here to register or more information.
‘Flagstaff Love-In — A Celebration of Diversity’ to be held Feb. 13
FLAGSTAFF — “Flagstaff Love-In — A Celebration of Diversity” will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Carlos Montoya Senior Center, 245 N. Thorpe Road, Thorpe Park. Join us in a Celebration of Diversity, sharing our community’s…
CCC Seeks Nominations for Distinguished Service Award
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College is seeking nominations for its prestigious Distinguished Service Award. The award recognizes outstanding service, leadership and support to the College and to the educational enrichment of Coconino County. Nominees must be a resident of Coconino…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Feb. 4
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Education Update for Feb. 4. Click here to see the latest newsletter. Resources for Parents, CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Feb. 24, FUSD to hold Kindergarten Registration March 7, 3rd Annual Flagstaff Community STEM…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Feb. 2
— CCC&Y COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Advocacy, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Programs Update for Feb. 2. Click here to see the latest newsletter. FINAL REMINDER: Nominations Due for the 2016 Caring for Children Awards – Feb. For the Love…
Coconino Community College to hold Scholarship Seminar on Feb. 23
FLAGSTAFF — Scholarship season has begun and Coconino Community College would like to help students secure scholarship funding for the 2016-17 academic year. Representatives from the CCC Financial Aid Department and the Arizona Community Foundation will guide students through the process…
New Coconino Community College President Begins Feb. 1
FLAGSTAFF — Colleen A. Smith, Ph.D., arrived to work today as the new permanent president of Coconino Community College. “For me, it really is about the people,” Dr. Smith said of her desire to lead CCC. “Everyone I have met at…
F3 update: Student Housing Panel Discussion at ‘Speak Up Tonight’ at Firecreek on Feb. 8
— Friends of Flagstaff’s Future FLAGSTAFF — Tonight at “Speak Up”, we’ll be discussing the issue of student housing. We all recognize that housing in general is a scarce resource in Flagstaff and that more student housing is coming. How do…
Canceled: Speak Up On Student Housing to hold roundtable discussion on student housing on Feb. 1
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future FLAGSTAFF — Due to the snowy weather forecast for the day, tonight’s Speak Up panel on student housing has been canceled. We are currently working to reschedule the event and will let you know as soon…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 1
FLAGSTAFF — Click here for the Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Feb. 1.
Paint and Wine in the Pines scheduled for Our Lady of Guadalupe on March 4
FLAGSTAFF — “Paint and Wine in the Pines” is scheduled to return to the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church Cultural Center “The Basement” from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday March 4 at 224 N. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Click here to…
Sunnyside Drug-Free Awareness & Education Coalition seeking vendors for inaugural ‘Springing Youth & Families Forward Event’ on March 5
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Drug-Free Awareness & Education Coalition is seeking vendors for its inaugural ‘Springing Youth & Families Forward Event’ from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 5 at the Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños,…
Film screening of ‘Latino Americans — 500 Years of History’ to be held in Flagstaff on March 9
FLAGSTAFF — The free film screening of “Latino Americans — 500 Years of History” will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 Wednesday, March 9 at The Murdoch Community Center, 203 E. Brannen Ave., Flagstaff. Presented by the Mudoch Center and…