Category: Family

Flagstaff community invited to see current Multicultural Park Sculpture Exhibit before it closes on March 15

by Community Contributor • March 7, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff is inviting the community to see the current Multicultural Park Sculpture Exhibit at Elizabeth “Liz” C. Archuleta County Park before it closes on March 15.

Cristen Crujido, the city’s Beautification, Arts & Sciences administrator, recently updated members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) on the current exhibit, a video on the project and a preview of the upcoming exhibit that will open on May 19, 2025.

Click here or on the image above see a video of the Multicultural Park Sculpture Exhibit.

Reception of ‘DISAPPEARED: PORTRAITS OF ABSENCE’ to be held March 7 at the Flagstaff Historic Ice House

by Community Contributor • March 7, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — If you missed our bilingual exhibition DISAPPEARED: PORTRAITS OF ABSENCE last year—displayed both at the Coconino Center for the Arts and at the NAU Riles building—please join us during the month of March to see it at Flagstaff’s Historic Ice House, 201 E. Birch Ave. A general reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m Friday, March 7 as part of Flagstaff’s First Friday. A few more programs, including an evening with music; keep your eyes open for further announcements.

The exhibit focuses on the mothers of “disappeared” people in Mexico; together with AZ Culture Connection, the Martin-Springer Institute is honoring women’s month with this exhibition.

Community invited to share memories for Southside sculpture at Cleo Murdoch Park in Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • March 7, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff invites Southside residents, past and present, as well as those with strong ties to the neighborhood to contribute their memories and reflections for an upcoming public art installation. The sculpture, titled “Rustle,” will be placed at the newly named Cleo Murdoch Park, adjacent to the Murdoch Community Center at 203 E. Brannen Avenue.

The 8-foot-high weathering steel sculpture, designed by artist Beth Nybeck, will incorporate words and phrases contributed by the community into its leaf-like form. Symbolizing both nature and the interconnected stories that define the area, the piece will celebrate the Southside, its history and its people.

Flagstaff City Council passes resolution urging state legislature to give cities ability to regulate short term rentals

by Community Contributor • March 7, 2025 • Comments Off

In 2016, the state legislature passed legislation that required local governments to allow short-term rentals in all residential zones. While additional legislation has since been passed that gives local governments limited ability to regulate STRs through requiring contact information for owners or requiring a license, local governments are still prohibited from regulating the number or location of short term rentals in their communities.

United Way of Northern Arizona — Thank You to Partners for Successful Literacy Fair at Killip Elementary

by Community Contributor • March 7, 2025 • Comments Off

Thanks to the many organizations that made our first Literacy Fair on February 22nd at Killip Elementary School such an amazing success.

The fair brought together families, educators, and numerous community groups to foster a love for reading among young children.

Children enjoyed a morning of engaging literacy games and received free books, while parents participated in workshops designed to enhance youth reading skills. These workshops provided families with valuable tools and strategies to support literacy development at home.

The fair, made possible through a grant from Read On Arizona, is a vital part of United Way of Northern Arizona’s efforts to promote early childhood and youth development by fostering a culture of literacy.

Storytime sessions were a highlight of the fair, featuring Coco the Comet, Coconino Community College’s mascot, and a special visit from the Tooth Fairy.

Coconino County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) seeking Program Coordinator

by Community Contributor • March 7, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino County Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) IS seeking a Program Coordinator – Training and Recruiting CASA — Juvenile Court.

Limited Appointment – $49,116.00 – $51,571.80 Annually (for renewal on 9/30/2025)
Click here for more information.

March at the Museum of Northern Arizona

by Community Contributor • March 7, 2025 • Comments Off

At the Museum of Northern Arizona, we are constantly evolving—just like the world around us. Our latest exhibit, Collecting in a Changing World, showcases more recent MNA acquisitions that reflect the dynamic intersection of art, culture, and science across the Colorado Plateau. From powerful works by Indigenous artists to pandemic-era artifacts, creations inspired by popular culture, and specimens from the natural world, this exhibition reveals how change, creativity, and resilience shape communities.

We invite you to explore these incredible additions and see how MNA’s collections continue to grow with the times.

And for families looking for learning and fun this Spring Break, join us March 10–14 for hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and exploration. Whether engaging with science, art, or the wonders of nature, there’s something for every young mind to discover at the Museum!

We look forward to welcoming you to the Museum this month.

Updates from Coconino County District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe Spring into Health’ on March 7

by Community Contributor • March 7, 2025 • Comments Off

San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe to hold Spring into Health’ — health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 7 at the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, 67 NW Mable St., Tuba City, AZ.

Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra to present ‘Heroes and Villains — Which Side Will You Choose?’ concert on March 22

by Community Contributor • March 7, 2025 • Comments Off

An epic evening of musical adventure showcasing the clash of iconic heroes and villains. Featuring scores from battles like Luke Skywalker vs. Darth Vader, Batman vs. the Joker, and Superman vs. Lex Luthor, this program brings the essence of timeless conflicts to life, igniting your imagination.

Families: Take advantage of the Family Discount the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra has for you! Receive one free junior (12 & under) ticket for each adult ticket.

Art Classes at Sedona Arts Center

by Community Contributor • March 7, 2025 • Comments Off

Do You Know About Our Scholarships Program?

Scholarships are an important part of Sedona Arts Center. It has a long history in providing students in need of financial assistance, the ability to hone their skills and creative talents. Art classes and workshops also allow an emotional break from daily life and offer social interaction with fellow lovers of art. We are proud to offer our scholarship program, with the help of The Kling Family Foundation, The Ceramics Scholarship Fund, and the Debbie Winslow Scholarship Fund, which allow us to continue this long standing opportunity.

For more scholarship information, policy updates and to apply: CLICK HERE

Flagstaff Festival of Science announces ‘Harvesting Knowledge’ in 2025!

by Community Contributor • March 7, 2025 • Comments Off

To kick things off, we are thrilled to welcome Mariah Gladstone, an expert in Indigenous food systems, as our featured keynote speaker. Gladstone, who is Piikuni (Blackfeet) and Tsalagi (Cherokee), holds a degree in Environmental Engineering from Columbia University and is a nationally recognized advocate for food sovereignty and sustainability.

Gladstone will deliver the W. L. Gore & Associates Keynote Presentation at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 19, at Northern Arizona University’s Audrey Auditorium. In her talk, “Indigenous Food Systems Science: Time-Tested Sustainability, Nutrition, and Ecology,” Gladstone will discuss centuries-old sustainability practices, nutrition and ecology.

Coconino National Forest — Pile burns expected to be conducted this week

by Community Contributor • March 7, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino National Forest fire managers with the Flagstaff Ranger District were expected to conduct pile burns in several areas around the forest to take advantage of favorable weather conditions.

The piles are leftover slash from previous thinning projects and are ignited using drip torches and carefully monitored. Burning these piles help remove forest fuels and reduce the chance of catastrophic wildfire.

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: March 3-7, 2025

by Community Contributor • March 6, 2025 • Comments Off

Stay Informed with NPS Everbridge Alerts

Grand Canyon NPS Everbridge alerts are a great way to receive real-time updates about power outages, road closures, weather-related events, and other emergency situations. This free service ensures that you will stay informed when it matters most.

You can decide how you would like to receive notifications, whether this is through text, email, or by phone call. Sign up by following this link.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Join us for our next Prevention Council Zoom meeting on March 6 to share your story

by Community Contributor • March 5, 2025 • Comments Off

Please join CCC&Y for its next Prevention Council Zoom meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 6. Our meetings provide our coalition partners with the opportunity to share the latest news about their projects that support children, youth and their families in Northern Arizona.

The meeting will include information on a Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Early Childhood Fair in Flagstaff this Spring.

The Council meets the first Thursday of the month.

Want to be a guest speaker at our next meeting? Send an email to CCC&Y Executive Director Virginia Watahomigie at coalition@coconinokids.org to be placed on the agenda or to receive a Zoom link to our next meeting.

Bookmobile extends library services to meet community needs

by Community Contributor • March 4, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Vroom! The bookmobile is back! The Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Bookmobile is a mobile library that travels throughout Coconino County. County residents may remember the 40-foot blue-and-purple bus from its service from 2006 through 2019. Thanks to the work of staff at the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library and City of Flagstaff Fleet Services, the bus is back on the road and headed to a stop near you!

The new schedule of stops can be found at http://bit.ly/4139wa2 or by scanning the QR code.

The NAU Review — Meet NAU’s long-haul staffers! Plus, hidden Holocaust history, Women’s History Month + one rad class

by Community Contributor • March 4, 2025 • Comments Off

A different kind of book report

When words fail, how do you express your thoughts and feelings? That’s a question Carla Wilson, an assistant teaching professor of women’s and gender studies, set out to answer with the Radical Sketchbook Project. Inspired by a similar project founded 20 years ago in New York City, Wilson’s class asks students to take what they’re learning and experiencing and communicate it in a creative way. Wilson said sending messages via sketchbook, rather than words, is a unique way to start conversations on complex issues.

Sedona Arts Center — March 7 reception canceled due to weather

by Community Contributor • March 4, 2025 • Comments Off

IMPORTANT UPDATE!
Friday’s March 7 Reception is
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Due to the impending inclement weather forecasted for this Friday, we have decided to cancel the opening reception of the Juried Friends Show and Celebrate Sedona that was set to take place on March 7 from 4-6 pm. We apologize for any inconvenience, but we want to ensure that our artists, patrons, and guests stay safe.

Flagstaff Regional Plan 2045 — Thank you for participating in the 60-day public review!, upcoming meetings

by Community Contributor • March 3, 2025 • Comments Off

Over 2,000 comments were submitted during the 60-day public review, which occurred from October 20, 2024 to December 19, 2024. It was wonderful to see how many people dedicated their time to reading the plan and providing feedback. We have read every comment and we are working on revisions to the draft.

Theatrikos Theatre Co. March Newsletter — Picasso at the Lapin Agile

by Community Contributor • March 3, 2025 • Comments Off

Picasso at the Lapin Agile — March 14 – 30
Theatrikos is pleased to present Picasso at the Lapin Agile. This historical fiction comedy, written by actor and comedian Steve Martin, is set in Paris in the early twentieth century. The play centers around Picasso and Einstein who meet in a bar in 1904 and discuss art, science and the future of the world. Throughout the play they meet a host of other characters including a man from the future, “the visitor.”

Museum of Northern Arizona conducting annual survey of museum-goers

by Community Contributor • March 3, 2025 • Comments Off

We at the Museum of Northern Arizona care deeply about creating a meaningful experience for you, our community, and our visitors.

But we need your help. We want to better understand our visitors’ different needs and values so we can best serve you. Museums (like ours!) strive to encourage and expand learning while also addressing the challenges facing our society, and we need to hear your thoughts.

To do this, we are participating in a national survey of museum-goers sponsored by the American Alliance of Museums. This survey provides data from our visitors and visitors to museums nationwide, helping us be more effective in the coming months and in the communities we serve.

Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library — Happening at Your Library Week of Week of 3/3/25

by Community Contributor • March 3, 2025 • Comments Off

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Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) to present Coffee with F3’s Executive Director on March 5

by Community Contributor • March 1, 2025 • Comments Off

Come join the lively ‘Coffee with the Executive Director’ gatherings on the first Wednesday of every month. Tell me about your concerns, ask me questions, and I’ll update you on the issues on which I’m working.

Join me tomorrow, March 5, from 9:00-10:00 am at Mayan Winds Coffee Emporium, 2144 N. 4th Street located in the Greenlaw Village Shopping Center behind Fratelli’s Pizza.

This month I have updates on the next steps for Regional Land Use Plan among other issues.

CCC Community Education — April Classes: Conscious Aging, Mixed Media Workshop, Comet Talks: Hunting and Fishing, and more!

by Community Contributor • February 28, 2025 • Comments Off

Coming Up in April

• Conscious Aging
Pysanky — Ukrainian Egg Decorating Workshop
Stained Glass Workshop
Wisdom Cards Mixed Media Workshop
Comet Talk: Hunting for a Healthy Food Source
…and More

Areas of Coconino County within Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest to enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Friday

by Community Contributor • February 28, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — After consultation with Coconino County Emergency Management (CCEM), Forest Lakes Fire District, and the United States Forest Service (USFS), areas of Coconino County within the boundaries of the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest will enter Stage 1 Fire Restrictions at 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 2025.

Coconino County Treasurer announces closure of drive-through office in Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • February 28, 2025 • Comments Off

“At this moment our staffing levels and roles do not allow for us to maintain the drive-through location,” said Treasurer Sarah Benatar. “We will continue to look for ways to maintain excellent customer service for our residents while making sure public funds are secure and accounted for.”

City of Page March Happenings

by Community Contributor • February 28, 2025 • Comments Off

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAGE!

Welcome to a special edition of Page Happenings. This month we are celebrating a major milestone — Page’s 50th anniversary! For half a century, our city has been a gateway to breathtaking landscapes, a hub for adventure seekers, and a vibrant community that continues to grow and thrive. This month we’ll take a look back at Page’s history, highlight upcoming anniversary events, and showcase the people and places that make our city unique. Join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future.

Coconino County planning countywide test of Emergency Notification System on March 12

by Community Contributor • February 28, 2025 • Comments Off

The purpose of the test is to ensure that the systems continue to be an effective means of warning the public about emergencies. All messaging received by the public during this test will clearly state that the message is a TEST and that no action is needed.

United Way of Northern Arizona — KinderCamp™ enrollment begins

by Community Contributor • February 27, 2025 • Comments Off

This summer, KinderCamp™ turns 20!

This signature program of United Way of Northern Arizona is poised to grow in 2025 – both geographically and in terms of long-term impact.

KinderCamp will launch in Holbrook and Joseph City this year, and we are putting the final touches on a new effort – called KinderCamp & Beyond – that will give our KinderCamp graduates the resources they need to succeed throughout their academic careers.

Learn more about how we are gearing up for KinderCamp 2025, and how you can play a role in helping the next generation get ready to take on the world.

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: Feb. 24-28, 2025

by Community Contributor • February 27, 2025 • Comments Off

Did you know that since 2010, Grand Canyon National Park’s fisheries program has been collaborating with tribes to repurpose invasive fish for uses like human consumption, animal feeding, and fertilizer?This initiative has become a vital part of fisheries operations, with regular fish donations made to the Hopi, Zuni, Navajo, and Hualapai Tribes.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Families receive youth reading support, summer camp registration and more information at Literacy Fair in Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • February 26, 2025 • Comments Off

Children received free books and played fun literacy games, while parents attended a number of youth reading workshops and received resources from a variety of organizations including summer camp registration information at a Literacy Fair presented on Feb. 22 by the United Way of Northern Arizona and Read On Flagstaff.

The event, held at Killip Elementary School in Flagstaff, was moderated by Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta, president and CEO of the United Way of Northern Arizona, with a guest appearance by Coconino County District 2 Supervisor Jeronimo Vasquez. It also included several story time programs featureing Coco the Comet, the mascot for Coconino Community College and a visit from the Tooth Fairy.

Organizations sharing information at the event included Arizona State University’s PBS, Bookmans Entertainment Exchange in Flagstaff, Culture Connection AZ, the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth, Coconino County Superintendent of Schools, First Things First, the Flagstaff Unified School District, Northern Arizona University, North County HealthCare and the University of Arizona Cooperative Exchange.

Flagstaff Pride hosting Transgender Cultural Fluency Training on March 1 at the Murdoch Community Center

by Community Contributor • February 26, 2025 • Comments Off

Transgender individuals are more visible than ever, yet they continue to face significant challenges, from discrimination to barriers in healthcare, employment, and housing. This training provides an essential foundation for understanding what it means to be transgender, debunking common misconceptions, and equipping participants with the tools to be strong advocates for transgender communities.

Sedona Arts Center — CALL TO ARTISTS

by Community Contributor • February 26, 2025 • Comments Off

The Element of Sport
April 4-27, 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
THIS FRIDAY – February 28, 2025
Celebrate the world of sports at Sedona Arts Center. The Element of Sport exhibit will run from April 4-27, 2025, and highlight the intersection of art and sport, welcoming diverse interpretations of sport and sport-inspired pieces across artistic styles.

United Way of Northern Arizona opens grant applications for 2025-2027

by Community Contributor • February 25, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA), in partnership with the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County, will open its 2025-2027 grant application process on March 3, 2025. Applications are due by March 31 at 11:59 pm.

This funding cycle includes UWNA’s Community Investment Fund, as well as grant opportunities from the City of Flagstaff and Coconino County. Grants will be awarded for one year, with a potential one- year extension, subject to fund availability and program performance.

Community garden plot applications opening soon for the 2025 growing season

by Community Contributor • February 25, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Members of the public are invited to submit applications for community garden plots starting on Saturday, March 1. Applications will remain open until March 31 or until filled. Returning gardeners will have priority to secure their plots from the previous season, and remaining available plots will be offered to new gardeners on a first-come, first-served basis. New gardeners who do not have access to growing space at home or those who qualify for SNAP benefits will be given priority for remaining available plots through the application process.

Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library — Happening at Your Library Week of Week of 2/24/25

by Community Contributor • February 24, 2025 • Comments Off

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African Diaspora Advisory Council announces 2025 Black History Month Essay Contest

by Community Contributor • February 20, 2025 • Comments Off

The 2025 Black History Month Theme is “African Americans and Labor.” This theme highlights the impact of Black people’s work and how it shapes the experiences of Black people and the societies in which they live.

This year, students will be asked to answer a prompt in a short essay that focuses on their own future job goals and a historical or modern figure from Black History who shares and has excelled in that profession. ADAC will provide a list of various jobs and figures from Black History who have served in those roles that students can choose from as the subject of their essay. A scoring rubric will be provided for teachers to assist them in helping students to write strong essays.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Variety of upcoming education opportunities (Literacy Fair, Summer Camps, Summer Reading) available for youth in region

by Community Contributor • February 19, 2025 • Comments Off

From participation in a Literacy Fair this coming weekend in Flagstaff, to registration for upcoming summer camps and reading programs, a variety of educational opportunities are available for youth in Coconino County.
The United Way of Northern Arizona and Read On Flagstaff will present a Literacy Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 22 at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th Ave., Flagstaff.
The event will feature literacy activities for children up to age 8, resources for parents and workshops. Free books for everyone.
The fair is supported by The Literacy Center, the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth, Northern Arizona University, Culture Connection AZ and the Flagstaff Unified School District

The NAU Review — Meet the influencers of the Cretaceous Era + making an impact at Meteor Crater

by Community Contributor • February 18, 2025 • Comments Off

The original Cretaceous influencer

Just how much did dinosaurs 65 million years ago affect the Earth as we know it? A lot, and NAU researchers just discovered one more way. New research led by ecoinformatics professor Chris Doughty shows that the evolution of fruit—and the evolution of fruit-eating primates, the early ancestors of humans—was influenced by the “ecosystem engineering” of large sauropods.

Sedona Arts Center — Art classes in Sedona and online

by Community Contributor • February 18, 2025 • Comments Off

Creative Aging, Drawing II, Pastels Crash Course, Glazes I and II, Big Effects Pastels & Mixed Media, Canyon Color for the Painter, Painting Luminous Watercolors, iPhoneography, Repousse Metal Working, and Jewelry Casting!

United Way of Northern Arizona — $171,632 – The Magic Number to Change Lives

by Community Contributor • February 14, 2025 • Comments Off

Maximize your impact by supporting us today with an Arizona Charitable Tax Credit-designated donation. You can give up to $470 as a single filer or $938 as a married couple filing jointly by April 15 and receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit for the 2024 tax year. (Use QCO Code 20726 on your AZ Form 321 when filing your state income taxes.)

When you give, you have the security of knowing that your donation is combined with others so that we can give meaningful support to proven programs that make an impact in Coconino, Navajo, and Apache counties.

Guest contribution — American Immigration Council — This Week in Immigration

by Community Contributor • February 14, 2025 • Comments Off

LATEST ANALYSIS Sending Migrants to Guantánamo Bay Is a Costly, Optics-Driven Shift in Immigration DetentionPresident Trump ordered the Secretary of Homeland Security to expand immigration detention at Naval Station Guantánamo Bay, Cuba to house up to 30,000 people. Since then, U.S. Immigration & and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has transferred at least two flights of migrants from the United States to its detention facility there. Breaking Down Trump’s Attempt to End Birthright CitizenshipOn his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship for babies of undocumented immigrants and for people with temporary status in the U.S. Executive Order 14156: Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship departs from over 125 years of precedent as it sought to abolish the United States’ longstanding policy of unrestricted birthplace-based citizenship. FACTS YOU SHOULD KNOW Last week, people in states across the country held protests in support of immigrants. From California to Georgia and Illinois to Texas, thousands rallied to fight back against mass deportation, ICE arrests, and the use of Guantanamo Bay as a detention center.

Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to hold next meeting on March 5. Seeking new members

by Community Contributor • February 14, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March. 5 at the Coconino County Health and Human Services Building, 2625 N. King St., Flagstaff, Ponderosa Conference Room.

The meeting can be attended in person or via Zoom Link Below:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85359174121

Meeting ID: 853 5917 4121 Phone: + 1(408) 638-0968

… CHAC, which is current seeking new members, serves as an official liaison and communications link between the Hispanic community and the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, so please bring any concerns you may have about equal education opportunities, fair employment, juvenile justice, political representation and other issues.

Sedona Arts Center’s Uptown Gallery Shop featuring Betty Carr, Geo Stebila, and Iris Yang

by Community Contributor • February 13, 2025 • Comments Off

Sedona Arts Center represents over 100 professional local and regional artists. The Art Gallery on campus is a dynamic, ever-changing display of local talent in all dimensions and forms. Part of that dynamic is the bi-monthly featured artists program where a section of the overall gallery allows for a special group exhibition of selected artists.

NO SALES TAX – FREE PARKING – UPTOWN SEDONA
Sedona Arts Center is a 501(c)3 organization that offers all purchases without sales tax
SedonaArtsCenter.org

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: Feb. 10-14, 2025

by Community Contributor • February 13, 2025 • Comments Off

Cultural Demonstration 2025 Season Begins Tuesday, February 18

Grand Canyon National Park, in partnership with Grand Canyon Conservancy, is excited to announce the start of the 11th season of the Cultural Demonstration Program, beginning next week. Inaugurated in 2014 by the Grand Canyon Intertribal Working Group, the program began with just four demonstrators and has since expanded to include over 200 participants.

Starting February 18, cultural demonstrators will be returning to the Desert View Watchtower, providing demonstrations in the View Room Tuesday through Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 2025 season will be launched by three talented Diné artists: Laverine Greyeyes, Diné weaver; Cristoff Keyonnie, Diné painter; and DeMaudrei Yazzie, Diné seamstress.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Parents gain information on upcoming summer camps

by Community Contributor • February 12, 2025 • Comments Off

View this email in a browser Feb. 12, 2025 Update CCC&Y Spotlight Parents gain information on upcoming summer camps By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth Parents had the opportunity to learn about programs for their children at the Summer 2025 Family Engagement…

The NAU Review — Make some V-Day plans, Humans of NAU: Lenin Salcedo

by Community Contributor • February 11, 2025 • Comments Off

Honors College student Lenin Salcedo has an unusual capstone project planned. Inspired by his childhood in the Caribbean and his love of physics, the project will take the form of a performance that explores how sounds tether us to each other and to the universe. Salcedo promises you won’t need to know anything about physics or music theory to understand and enjoy it. Read on to find out more about the project, Salcedo’s upbringing and his dreams for the future.

What brought you to NAU?
I was initially attracted to NAU’s strong physics department, but I fell in love with the intimate learning environment and vibrant community. Especially in Honors, the classroom has felt like a dynamic place where I can creatively think and connect with diverse people. Flagstaff has also become a second home, bringing me out of my comfort zone and forcing me to explore.

Sedona Arts Center — New art class starts tomorrow

by Community Contributor • February 11, 2025 • Comments Off

Introduction to Silver Clay
with Joan Roberts
February 12 – 13: Wednesday–Thursday, 9am-1pm

Joan Roberts has been creating distinct wearable art pieces with metal clay for 2 decades. She will share techniques, methods and a few secrets to successful creation of jewelry pieces. Silver Clay is a mixture of microscopic particles of silver, distilled water and a non-toxic organic binder. When fired the silver sinters into a solid piece of “fine silver.” Participants do not need past experience in metal work or other clays to be very successful.

This class is divided into two mornings so pieces can be finished and loaded into a kiln at the end of the first day and finished and polished on the second. Participants will be provided with enough clay to create up to two pairs of earrings or a pendant.

February at the Museum of Northern Arizona

by Community Contributor • February 11, 2025 • Comments Off

As February unfolds, I invite you to experience two extraordinary exhibitions at the Museum of Northern Arizona that showcase the power of art to connect us to place, time, and identity.

Poetry Maps reveals how art and words intertwine to create new perspectives. This unique project began with paintings of the Colorado Plateau from our fine art collection. We then invited members of our community to respond with poetry, layering personal voices onto these visual journeys. Visit before February 28, when the exhibit goes dark for the installation of new gallery lighting. The exhibit will return on March 28.

Immigration rights supporters take to the streets of Flagstaff on Feb. 7

by Community Contributor • February 10, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — More than 200 immigration rights supporters took to the streets to protest against the Trump Administration’s mass deportation effort as part of a growing nationwide resistance movement.

Shouting “USA” and carrying American and Mexican flags along with a variety of protest signs, the march began after a short rally at a Fourth Street shopping center, moving west along Route 66 before gathering at the Flagstaff City Hall.

Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library — Happening at Your Library Week of Week of 2/10/25

by Community Contributor • February 10, 2025 • Comments Off

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Save the Date — Community Assistance Teams of Flagstaff (CATs) to hold its Spring Pop Up Care Village for the region’s unsheltered community on April 27

by Community Contributor • February 10, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Community Assistance Teams of Flagstaff (CATs) will hold its Spring Pop Up Care Village for the region’s unsheltered community on April 27.

Service providers and agencies that would like to connect and engage with unsheltered community members are invited to table at the event. At our PUCV event in October we had 160 people in need who attended the event, over 30 volunteers working the event and almost 20 other agencies/NGOs/businesses providing services.

Lone Tree Corridor improvements construction starting Feb. 18

by Community Contributor • February 10, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Lone Tree Corridor Project will begin construction on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Work will include:

Removal and replacement of roadway, sidewalk, curb/gutter, medians, and Flagstaff Urban Trail System (FUTS) facilities.
Widening of Lone Tree Road.
Installation of fully protected traffic intersections that provide safety and separation between bicycle use, pedestrian use, and vehicles.
Relocations and upgrade of utilities and traffic signals.
Work will occur on Butler Avenue between O’Leary Street and Lumber Street and on Lone Tree Road between Butler Avenue and O’Leary Street.

Get information on upcoming summer camps, programs at the ‘Summer 2025 Family Engagement Fair’ in Flagstaff on Feb. 8

by Community Contributor • February 7, 2025 • Comments Off

Mark your calendars for the Summer 2025 Family Engagement Fair! Join us for a fun and informative event hosted by the Coconino County Education Service Agency and Flagstaff Unified School District from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Building, 2384 N. Steves Blvd., Flagstaff

Meet and connect with community organizations, including: Coconino County Education Service Agency, Flagstaff Unified School District (FUSD), the Boys and Girls Club of Flagstaff, the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth, the Coconino Parks & Recreation, Threaded Together, The Literacy Center, Chicanos Por La Causa, Native Americans for Community Action (NACA), Flagstaff Girls Softball, Flagstaff Little League, Flagstaff Flyers, Camp Colton, Flagstaff Public Library.

This is your one-stop shop to discover summer programs, resources, and opportunities for your family! Questions? Contact Josie Hammond at johammond@coconino.az.gov or call 928-679-8052.

Bilingual report — The Literacy Center — Our Spring class schedule is out! Join a class today!

by Community Contributor • February 7, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Our Spring class schedule is out! Join a class today!

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: Feb. 3-7, 2025

by Community Contributor • February 7, 2025 • Comments Off

Early Fire Season Outlook for Grand Canyon National Park Employees and Partners

The National Weather Service has issued early fire season outlooks due to an especially dry winter season. The combination of a below-average monsoon season in 2024 and a historically dry winter has led to worsening drought conditions across northern Arizona, including at Grand Canyon National Park.

So far, Flagstaff has recorded only 5.9 inches of snow this winter, marking the fourth driest start to the season since records began in 1899. Many areas, including the Grand Canyon Village, are experiencing near-record low snowpack levels for this time of year.

Looking ahead, the temperature and precipitation forecasts for February through April predict drier and warmer than normal conditions across Arizona, extending into the spring and fire season (April-June). If these dry conditions persist, we can expect an extended and potentially significant wildfire season in northern Arizona.

For more details on the current outlook, please see the attached presentation from the National Weather Service Flagstaff Office.

Discover Flagstaff — Flagstaff Chocolate Walk to be held at Flagstaff Visitor Center on Feb. 8, more events

by Community Contributor • February 7, 2025 • Comments Off

Join us downtown for the 9th Annual Chocolate Walk! 11 a.m.

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Guest contribution — American Immigration Council — What happens to U.S. citizen children when an undocumented parent must leave?

by Community Contributor • February 7, 2025 • Comments Off

Across the country, deportation is often discussed as an absolute end. What seems to be missing in the conversation is that for the deported people and their families, it’s the beginning of a new set of legal obstacles that often require advocates on both sides of the border to resolve. It is also the beginning of a new and often hard life chapter.

NAU to present the Zoom discussion ‘Supporting Undocumented Students & Families in Precarious Times’ on Feb. 18

by Community Contributor • February 7, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — NAU’s Department of Educational Leadership and the Arizona Schools Association are hosting a zoom panel and discussion on “Supporting Undocumented Students & Families in Precarious Times” from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Join NAU’s Department of Educational Leadership & the Arizona School Administrators for this Inclusive Excellence Week event which will feature a zoom panel for educators, educational leaders, and students.

The Literacy Center — Join Us for the “For the Love of Reading” early childhood Literacy Fair on Feb. 22

by Community Contributor • February 7, 2025 • Comments Off

We are thrilled to invite you to a special event celebrating the joy of reading and early literacy! In partnership with Read On Arizona and United Way, we are hosting our very first “For the Love of Reading” Literacy Fair on Saturday, February 22nd, at Killip Elementary Schoolfrom 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This event is designed to promote early literacy skills for children from birth to age 8, and we would love for you to join us for a day full of fun, learning, and community connection!

At the Literacy Fair, we will have a variety of engaging activities for families and children to enjoy. You’ll be able to participate in literacy workshops that provide simple and fun ways to support your child’s reading development with easy tips and activities that can be done at home.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Family and children service providers share local, state impact of any potential freeze on federal grants, loans

by Community Contributor • February 5, 2025 • Comments Off

Please join CCC&Y for its next Prevention Council Zoom meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb.. 6. Our meetings provide our Coalition partners with the opportunity to share the latest news about their projects that support children, youth and their families in Northern Arizona.

A representative from the Coconino County Health and Human Services will present information on a grant the agency received to prevent housing insecurity, with flexible funding preventing eviction and foreclosures.

The Council meets the first Thursday of the month.

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