Category: Education

Bilingual report: Coconino County adds second COVID-19 specimen collection. Medical provider order required for testing location

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County set-up a second drive-up COVID-19 specimen collection site. The additional site will begin collecting specimens beginning at 9 a.m. on Wednesday March 18 at Coconino Community College, East Campus, 3000 N. Fourth St. Flagstaff, AZ. The…

Coconino Coaltion for Children & Youth — POSTPONED: 2020 Annual CCC&Y Prevention Conference

CCC&Y update: The 2020 Annual CCC&Y Prevention Conference has been postponed due to the ongoing Coronavirus emergency. Our hearts and thoughts are with those who are currently being deeply disrupted during this time.  We know this change will be deeply supported by all of our partners and this challenge pales in comparison to what many are going through now. We are working on rescheduling the event to June, or in a few months. More details to come

United Way of Northern Arizona — VITA Services Suspended in Northern Arizona Due to COVID-19

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   VITA Services Suspended Through April 4 Due to COVID-19 Concerns The United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) announced today that Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) services in Flagstaff, Williams, Tuba City, Page, Fredonia, Whiteriver,…

Temporary closure of Goodwill Career Centers

FLAGSTAFF — Goodwill Career Centers are closed to the public until further notice due to the COVID-19 virus precautions.  Note that stores are open 10 am – 6 pm, and donations are still be accepted during those hours.  All classes,…

KNAU eNews: Anticipating Coronavirus in Coconino County, Resting Your Brain and more

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider March 13, 2020 This week’s Insider is brought to you by: Coconino County Health Officials Anticipating Local Coronavirus Cases Nine cases of coronavirus have now been confirmed in Arizona. In some…

ECoNA — TGen Developes COVID-19 Test

Dear Friend,   TGen North, the Flagstaff-based division of the Translational Genomics Research Institute, has developed a test for the coronavirus and anticipates being able to deploy it in the near future.   “This is part of our role as a…

Coconino Coaltion for Children & Youth — CCC&Y partners with Building Community to increase prevention initiatives

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Connections Spotlight   CCC&Y partners with Building Community to increase prevention initiatives CCC&Y is excited to partner with Building Community.  Leadership expansion is an important pillar of…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau — Find art, music, writing workshops, and St. Patrick’s Day Activities with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights 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,…

Sedona Arts Center — Robert Burridge Workshops

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Robert Burridge Workshops at Sedona Arts Center It is said, “Your heart doesn’t know how old you are.” For me, it’s true. Painting everyday in my small studio overlooking the Pacific Ocean, I…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Come out to the PTO Meeting (March 11)

YOUR OPINION MATTERS Come out to the PTO Meeting THIS Wednesday – March 11th – 5:30 pm Meet in the Commons THIS WEDNESDAY to participate in the nomination process for next year’s PTO Board AND stay up to date on…

LAUNCH Flagstaff — Monthly Update: 3 steps forward

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   THREE STEPS FORWARD Elevate PreK Up to now, the effort to expand equitable access to full-day, year-round, high-quality, free preschool to Flagstaff 4-year-olds living in families between 101%-250% of the Federal Poverty Level…

Coconino Community College — The Comet

March 1, 2020 Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter Shaping the future of Coconino County. Empowering Individuals. Inspiring Communities. Education with Purpose! Visit our website A quick word from the President The students here at Coconino Community College continually inspire and…

CCC seeks nominations for Distinguished Service Award 2020

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 County…

ECoNA — Flagstaff Bioscience Roadmap Luncheon

Dear Friend,   The Flinn Foundation will be hosting its annual luncheon in Flagstaff next month to discuss progress made on the Arizona Bioscience Roadmap, the long-term strategic plan to make the state competitive and a national leader in select areas of…

Sedona Arts Center — New Featured Artists in the Gallery, plus—Members’ Juried Exhibition in the Art Barn!

First Friday at Sedona Arts Center in Uptown Sedona Featuring Gretchen Lopez, Joshua Been, Byron McKeown, Deanne McKeown, and Lesley Aine McKeown March 6 – April 28, 2020 Artists Reception First Friday, March 6, from 5 to 8 pmThe Sedona…

Servicios Humanos y de Salud continua el esfuerzo de respuesta al novel coronavirus

See English-language version below CONDADO DE COCONINO – – Noticias recientes han incluido mucha información acerca del brote de la enfermedad respiratoria que es causada por el (nuevo) novel coronavirus, COVID-19, primero identificado en Wuhan, Provincia de Hubei, China. Servicios…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Registration now open for the 2020 Annual CCC&Y Prevention Conference: “Finding My Strength; Hope In Connection”

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Connections Spotlight   Registration now open for the 2020 Annual CCC&Y Prevention Conference: “Finding My Strength; Hope In Connection” FLAGSTAFF— In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention…

CCC students selected for All-Arizona Academic Team Scholarship

FLAGSTAFF — Two Coconino Community College students have been recognized for the prestigious 2020 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 State…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitor’s Bureau — Find art, history and culture with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights 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,…

Sedona Arts Center — Don’t miss these inspiring art workshops coming up at Sedona Arts Center!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Upcoming Workshops at Sedona Arts Center Amazing Glazing! Ceramics Workshop March 21 – 22, 2020 Larron Lerdall You’re invited to participate in a 2-day, hands-on workshop with Larron Lerdall, Ceramics Instructor at the…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — March 6 — 3rd Quarter Ends & School Dance

Important Events in March March 6 — 3rd Quarter Ends & School Dance March 11 — PTO Meeting March 12 — Oceanography Fundraiser Mar 16 – 20 — Spring Break (No School) School Dance This Friday 5:30 – 7:00PM Don’t…

Coconino County Health and Human Services Continues Novel Coronavirus Response Efforts

COCONINO COUNTY — Recent news has included much information about the outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel (new) Coronavirus, COVID-19, first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Coconino County Health and Human Services, in collaboration with state and…

American Sign Language and Interpreting Studies Launching Fall 2020 at Coconino Community College

By Coconino Community College Earn an Associate of Arts Degree or a Certificate in American Sign Language and Interpreting Studies at Coconino Community College.   Fall 2020 Registration Opens Tuesday, March 31, 2020   Fall 2020 Semester Begins Monday, August…

Register Today at CCC to Become a Wildland Firefighter

By Coconino Community College Considering a career as a wildland fire fighter? Join us April 13 – 17 for FSC 233: Introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior/Fire Fighter and Human Factors in the Wildland. You will be provided with a fundamental…

ECoNA — W.L. Gore Makes ‘Top 100’ List Again

Dear Friend,   W.L. Gore & Associates has been making an impact on Flagstaff as the city’s largest corporate employer and a committed community member for the past half century.    For 21 of those years, the company also has been named as…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y Conducts Groundbreaking Assessment, more news

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020 Connections Spotlight   CCC&Y Conducts Groundbreaking Assessment, more news The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth has completed and released a Needs Assessment that connects much research around Adverse Childhood Experiences and…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitor’s Bureau — Find the annual Eagle Event Celebration, Northern Arizona Wedding Expo and Leap Year Estate Sale and Art Auction with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights 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,…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Staff Appreciation Event – THIS FRIDAY

Staff Appreciation Event – THIS FRIDAY 7 Volunteers Needed! Sign up below! WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR THE FOLLOWING HELP: 2 People to Help Setup (6:45am) 4 People to Help Cleanup (9:00 am) 1 Assortment of Fruit DELIVERY NEEDS TO…

Sunday’s (Feb. 23) AZ Snowbowl Community Giving Day supporting FUSD Foundation

FLAGSTAFF — On Sunday, February 23, 20% of all purchased lift ticket proceeds at Arizona Snowbowl will benefit the Flagstaff Unified School District Foundation as part of the resort Community Giving Day.  This is the first time the two organizations…

Registration now open for the 2020 Annual CCC&Y Prevention Conference on April 23: “Finding My Strength; Hope In Connection”

By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth FLAGSTAFF— In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth will present the 2020 Annual Prevention Conference and Luncheon — “Finding My Strength; Hope In Connection” from 8…

Resilience’ exhibit makes stop at CCC

FLAGSTAFF — Noel Swimmer, a criminology student at Coconino Community College, was inspired to find out that resilience is not something that is done alone. She was among 50 students, faculty and community members at the opening reception for “Resilience: Women…

United Way of Northern Arizona — VITA Tax Help Now Available

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   VITA Helping Residents on Taxes United Way of Northern Arizona and its community partners are once again helping our friends and neighbors save significantly on their taxes through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y’s monthly board meeting to be held on Feb. 24

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 Connections Spotlight   CCC&Y’s monthly board meeting to be held on Feb. 24 FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth will hold its next monthly board meeting from noon…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Staff Appreciation Event 2/28

Staff Appreciation Event – 2/28 Volunteers Needed! Sign up below! We are making a YOGURT BAR for SMS teachers and staff on Friday, February 28th, 2020. DELIVERY NEEDS TO BE BY Thursday, February 27th in the 1st floor teacher’s lounge…

It’s Scholarship Time at Coconino Community College!

Dear Partners and Friends of CCC, It’s Scholarship Time! Coconino Community College Foundation Scholarship Applications are now open. Apply for the 2020-2021 academic school year now, before your opportunity melts away! Deadline for scholarship applications is Thursday, March 12, 2020…

Congratulations to Coconino Community College for being selected as Best Local College for 2019

FLAGSTAFF — Congratulations Coconino Community College for being selected as Best Local College for 2019 by the readers of Flagstaff Business News. The CCC Fourth Street Campus C-LAB is now open for students to gain hands-on construction technology skills. Thank…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitor’s Bureau — Find festivals and celebrations with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   This Week’s Happening Highlights 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,…

ECoNA — Promoting Our Region to Attract Companies

Click here for more information on ECoNA   Dear Friend,   Greetings from Anaheim, California, and Medical Design & Manufacturing (MD&M) West – the world’s largest trade show for MD&M companies. More than 20,000 bioscience professionals are here, including representatives from W.L. Gore, POBA…

LAUNCH Flagstaff — What We’re Reading

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Dear Supporter The partners of LAUNCH Flagstaff are making daily progress in our efforts around high-quality early childhood education, literacy and life readiness.  Here’s a sample of what some of us are currently…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Feb. 12 — CCC&Y to present Annual Prevention Conference — ‘Finding My Strength; Hope in Connection’ on April 23

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020 Connections Spotlight   CCC&Y to present Annual Prevention Conference — ‘Finding My Strength; Hope in Connection’ FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth will present its Annual Prevention Conference…

Museum of Northern Arizona — Upcoming events and exhibitions

Message from Mary –   Audience research shows that visiting museums is largely a social event. People come to museums with family and friends. Sharing the experience of art and culture opens new conversations and creates shared memories. With Valentine’s Day…

Flagstaff Arts Council — February 2020 News & Events

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   FEBRUARY NEWS & EVENTS Stay up to date with events and opportunities from the Flagstaff Arts Council and our organizational partners! The 2020 Viola Awards Gala The Flagstaff Arts Council is pleased to hold…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — REMINDER: No School Next Monday (Feb. 17) in honor of President’s Day

Mustang Roundup – February 10, 2020 REMINDER: No School Next Monday in honor of President’s Day It’s time to start thinking about next year’s board. If you or someone you know is interested in being more involved in the PTO…

Scholarships help CCC student Angela Godinez pursue her passions

FLAGSTAFF — Despite the popular motto, Coconino Community College student Angela Godinez says, “…when they say ‘the sky’s the limit,’ I don’t agree with that, because there are footprints on the moon.” Continuously pushing the limits, Godinez exemplifies jumping into…

Coconino County Parks & Recreation — Get involved in your parks and recreation!

CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES, & COMMUNITIES FEBRUARY 2020 Get involved in your parks and recreation CALL TO ARTISTS Coconino County Parks & Recreation is seeking proposals from Arizona artists or artist teams who create large-scale, three-dimensional sculptures to be a part…

Tuba City Unified School District Governing Board deadline extended

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tommy Lewis has extended the application deadline for appointment to the Tuba City Unified School District Governing Board to Feb. 24. Currently, one seat is vacant. Applicants must be Arizona registered voters…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Feb. 5 — Connections Spotlight: Final reminder. Deadline is Feb. 11 to submit nominations for Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2020 Caring for Children Awards

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020 Connections Spotlight   Connections Spotlight: Final reminder. Deadline is Feb. 11 to submit nominations for Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s 2020 Caring for Children Awards Do…

The Comet — Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter — ‘Students First: Vision 2025’

Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter Shaping the future of Coconino County. Empowering Individuals. Inspiring Communities. Education with Purpose! Visit our website A quick word from the President We started off 2020 at Coconino Community College reinforcing our commitment to our…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Use your Arizona Tax Credit to benefit SMS students

Oceanography LOLLYPOP Fundraiser at both lunches February 3rd until all lollypops are sold. Lollypops are $1 It’s time to start thinking about next year’s board. If you or someone you know is interested in being more involved in the PTO…