Category: Education

Sedona Arts Center update for June 10 — The Importance of Experimental Learning by Elizabeth St. Hilaire

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   One of the Art’s Center’s most popular instructors shares her love of learning. See links to workshops with Elizabeth and some of the artists she has chosen to study with following the article.…

UPDATE: Drivers should plan for ramp closures on Interstate 40 in Williams through June

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Expect delays and allow extra travel time Northern Arizona drivers on Interstate 40 west of Flagstaff should plan for travel delays due to construction work between Parks and Williams. Crews have scheduled ramp closures and…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for June 7 — ‘It’s the Economy, Stupid’

Dear friend and partner, There is still room to register for our Lunch & Learn in Tolleson on Wednesday, June 12. Register today: https://aarp.cvent.com/d/9yqnl6/ Additionally, below please find information on the issues addressed this week. Please help us share links…

Sedona Arts Center update for June 7 — Sedona Photofest FREE Talks, Lowell Observatory Star Party, Workshops and more!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Sedona Arts Center: Partner Event SEDONA PHOTOFEST June 14–16, 2019 with Free Talks and Presentations at Mary D Fisher Theatre, Courtyard by Marriott, and Sedona Arts Center Sedona PhotoFest 2019 will educate and…

Multiple Governing Board Seats seeking applicants

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey is seeking applicants for appointment to four school districts. One seat is open in Coconino Community College District 5 in Page, Coconino Association for Vocations, Industry, and Technology (CAVIAT) Education…

KNAU update for June 7 — Summer Construction Season Underway in Northern Arizona Highways

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – June 7th, 2019 Earth Notes: Clear Creek Vineyard and Winery In the late 1960s 20-something Ignacio Mesa dreamed of producing his own wine. Three decades later he began planting grapevines…

Coconino Community College update for June 6 — Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter

June 1, 2019 Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter Sharing the news throughout northern Arizona about what’s happening at your Community College. Coconino Community College: Education that works for you. Visit our website A quick word from the President Although the Arizona…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for June 5 — Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth invites you to the 9th Annual Flagstaff Early Childhood Fair

Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Connections Spotlight Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth invites you to the 9th Annual Flagstaff Early Childhood Fair Dear Fellow Early Childhood Community Member: In celebration of young…

Sedona Arts Center update for June 5 — New Exhibitions, Call to Artists, Special events. Plus, visit Sedona Arts Center on Friday, June 7 from 5 to 8 pm for a First Friday artist reception!

FINE ART GALLERY Patricia Caldwell, Bill Cramer, Chikako Myers, and Dennis Ott Artists Reception June 7, from 5 to 8pm Visit Sedona Arts Center this June and indulge in the creative wonders of featured artists Patricia Caldwell, Bill Cramer, Chikako…

CCC seeks nominations for Distinguished Service Award 2019

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…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for June 5 — Coconino County Board of Supervisors donates Computer Center to Western Navajo Veterans Administration

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   June 4, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up!…

City of Flagstaff names Jared Tolman as Library Director

FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff has named Jared Tolman as the new Library Director. Tolman and several other applicants participated in a recruitment process that included an extensive in-person interview process with internal and external stakeholders, as well as a…

Coconino County African American Advisory Council, Southside Community Association to present annual Juneteenth Celebration on June 15

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County African American Advisory Council (AAAC) and the Southside Community Association are proud to present the annual Juneteenth celebration. The event will be from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 15 at the Murdoch Community…

Through July 25 — Coconino Community College announces seven art workshops

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College has announced the following art workshops for this summer: Introduction to Figure Drawing Jeff Roth June 3-13 Mondays- Thursdays 9 am -12 pm $325 Learning the essential figure drawing techniques and human anatomy to create…

LAUNCH Flagstaff update for May 31 — Initial Investment for Preschool Expansion Secured

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   THREE STEPS FORWARD Initial Investment for Preschool Expansion Secured This month the City of Flagstaff pledged an initial investment in the Flagstaff preschool expansion three-year pilot project, as part of their budget allocation…

United Way of Northern Arizona update for May 31 — Please help – KinderCamp Supply Drive

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   KinderCamp™ – the one-month “boot camp” that ensures that every child is academically, emotionally and socially ready for kindergarten – begins next week in Flagstaff. These classrooms of eager young learners at Thomas,…

Sedona Arts Center update for May 31 — New Workshops Added! Summer Sale! 10% off all these new workshops when you pay in full!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Summer Sale! ALL WORKSHOPS ARE ON SALE! 10% OFF THROUGH JUNE 14 ONLY! Coupon applies to new registrations that elect to pay in full at the time of registration. To take advantage of…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for May 30 — Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival presents, “Much Ado About Nothing,” at the Museum of Northern Arizona

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

ADOT update for May 30 — State Route 89A FULL overnight closures north of Sedona scheduled June 9-11; daytime lane restrictions scheduled for June 13

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Three overnight closures required for drainage work Drivers who use State Route 89A between Sedona and Flagstaff are advised to plan for travel delays as crews remove rocks and fallen trees, improve drainage through the switchbacks, and…

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for May 29 — Supervisor Lena Fowler Named Gates Fellow

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   May 29, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up!…

Sedona Arts Center update for May 29 — Starting Soon — Check out these upcoming Art Classes and Workshops!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   UPCOMING CLASSES & CRASH COURSES Vince Fazio Drawing Crash Course June 4 – 13, 2019 Vince Fazio offers you the chance to take an intensive course that provides all the tools you need…

Flagstaff Miniumum Wage

FLAGSTAFF —  The city of Flagstaff’s voters (the electorate of Flagstaff) passed Proposition 414 (Flagstaff’s Minimum Wage Law), a voter initiative, with 54 percent of the vote in November 2016. Proposition 414 was amended by a supermajority of the Flagstaff…

NALEO Education Fund comes to Flagstaff

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ Gathering helps local officials learn about the educational challenge facing Latinos in Northern Arizona FLAGSTAFF — Educators, business and political leaders gathered to learn about the NALEO Education Fund and hear…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for May 22 — High school students earn scholarships from Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s Williams Child Abuse Prevention Council

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, May 22, 2019 Connections Spotlight High school students earn scholarships from Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s Williams Child Abuse Prevention Council WILLIAMS — Isabel Cristina Ortiz Salazar believes anyone suffering…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for May 22 — Memorial Day weekend events. Find all your recreation, music and art events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

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

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for May 21 — Tuba City Veterans’ Computer Center open house on May 24

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   May 21, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up!…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for May 20 — 8th Grade Promotion, Potluck & Dance

“LIKE” us on Facebook As always, if you have any questions feel free to email us at smsmustangspto@gmail.com and we’ll try to get back to you as soon as we can! Have a great week! SMS PTO This week’s newsletter…

Flagstaff High School celebrates 2019 Hispanic Convocation

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 www.AmigosNAZ.com FLAGSTAFF — The stage was crowded from one side to the other with students wearing colorful sarape sashes during the annual Hispanic Convocation held May 16, 2019 in the Hurley Theatre at…

Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) named Honor Division for 2019 Armed Forces Day Parade on May 18

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will be the Honor Division for 2019 Armed Forces Day Parade that will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18 in downtown Flagstaff. CHAC was established in 2001 by the…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for May 17 — Playwright James Garcia: “American Dreamer – Raul H Castro”

Dear friend and partner, Below please find information on the issues addressed this week. Please help us share links with family and friends. Programs can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube and Podcasts [Stitcher in Android and Podcasts in IPhone]; all…

KNAU update for May 17 — Navajo Communities Give a Voice to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – May 10th, 2019 Navajo Communities Give a Voice to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Gov. Doug Ducey this week signed a bill to commission a task force to…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for May 15 — Flagstaff Festivals have begun. Find all your recreation, music and art events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

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

Sedona Arts Center update for May 15 — Art Barn Historical Dedication Plus Classes, Camps, Events!

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Coming up at Sedona Arts Center… SPECIAL EVENT Historical Preservation Party Friday, May 17, 2019    5–7pm In January of 2018 the Historic Preservation Commission adopted the Historic Resource Recognition Award Program.   The program…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for May 15 — 2019 Sara Morley Girls on the Run Spirit Scholarship awarded to Samantha Hampton

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, May 15, 2019 Connections Spotlight 2019 Sara Morley Girls on the Run Spirit Scholarship awarded to Samantha Hampton Girls on the Run of Northern Arizona is proud to announce Samantha…

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for May 13 — Teacher Appreciation Week was a HIT!

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

NAU celebrates 2019 NAU Hispanic/Latinx Convocation

  Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ FLAGSTAFF — Hundreds of NAU students and their families filled the Ardrey Memorial Auditorium during the 2019 Hispanic/Latinx Convocation on May 9 The 2019 Hispanic/Latinx Convocation is a celebration to honor…

Grant creates Center for Student Success to support all AZ community colleges

PHOENIX – The Office of the Governor, Helios Education Foundation, Pima Community College Foundation, and the Arizona Community Foundation have jointly awarded a $1,350,000 grant to create the Arizona Center for Student Success at the ten community colleges in the…

U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for May 9 — This week we recognize small businesses across Arizona

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, This week is National Small Business Week. I urge you to shop local and support our local entrepreneurs…

Southside Community Association to host topical stakeholder meetings for Southside Community Plan

FLAGSTAFF — The Southside Community Association will convene a series of stakeholder meetings for the evaluation and creation of possible policies for the Southside Community Plan. The meetings will be held from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on selected Thursdays at…

AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection update for May 10 — Playwright Marcelino Quiñonez – ‘El Che’ and estamentos, Fideicomisos y Más #1

Dear friend and partner, below please find information on the issues addressed this week. Please help us share links with family and friends. Programs can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube and Podcasts [Stitcher in Android and Podcasts in IPhone]; all…

KNAU update for May 10 — Northern Arizona Fire Managers Cautiously Optimistic Following Wet Winter

Click here for the latest KNAU news   KNAU Insider – May 10th, 2019 Earth Notes: Dolores Flume At the confluence where the San Miguel the Dolores rivers, beams and hoists zipper a section of streaked, vertical sandstone cliff on river…

Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for May 9 — Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival presents, Paula Vogel’s ‘Indecent,’ Riordan Mansion State Historic Park through May 12

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

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future update for May 9 — NAIPTA Proposes New Transit Center

Click here for more information In This Issue -NAIPTA Proposes New Transit Center -Scattered Affordable Housing Designs Approved -Dan Folke permanent Community Development Director -Community Involvement this Week Donate Now NAIPTA Proposes New Transit Center As NAIPTA has increased transit…

Sedona Arts Center update for May 8 — Summer Kids Camp: The Art of Filmmaking June 3 – 14, 2019 (Monday – Friday, 9am – 4pm)

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Coming up at Sedona Arts Center… Special Event at L’Auberge de Sedona Creekside Community Paint Out Sponsored by L’Auberge de Sedona, Goldenstein Gallery, Sedona Arts Center and Red Rock Magic Trolley Thursday, May…

JKC creates scholarship for CCC construction students

FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff-based JKC Inc. General Contractor has established a $1,000 scholarship at Coconino Community College for students wanting a career in the construction trades. “I think CCC is an integral part to the community,” said Jeff Knorr, president of JKC…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for May 8 — Register now for ‘Meaningful Engagement: Methods for Facilitating Continuous Improvement and Evaluation’

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Connections Spotlight Register now for ‘Meaningful Engagement: Methods for Facilitating Continuous Improvement and Evaluation’ Register now for “Meaningful Engagement: Methods for Facilitating Continuous Improvement and Evaluation,” to be held…