Ladies, gather your girlfriends, get away from the daily stress, and relax at Ms. Gloria’s Tea and Sweet Box Party on Sunday, April 17 between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Enjoy your favorite tea and a box of home-baked sweet treats…
FLAGSTAFF — In recognition of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month, CCC&Y will present the 2016 Annual Educational Conference — “Strengthening Ourselves, Strengthening Our Practice,” and the 2016 Annual Kickoff Luncheon Fundraiser, on Thursday, March 31 at the Doubletree by Hilton, 1175 Historic Rte. 66, Flagstaff. Nationally recognized speaker…
FLAGSTAFF — The Market of Dreams / Mercado de Sueños will hold its 1st year anniversary celebration from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 26 at 2532 E. 7th Ave., Flagstaff. The event includes: Live performances throughout the day with…
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.
FLAGSTAFF — Local artist Gerardo Alvarado Vidal will be featured at the 3rd Friday at the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños marketplace from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21 at at 2532 E. 7th Ave., at the Southwest corner of…
[slideshow_deploy id=’6765′] AmigosNAZ staff reports The aroma of posole and menudo filled the air when Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces presented its second annual breakfast following the Mariachi Mass on Sunday, June 28 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Flagstaff.…
[slideshow_deploy id=’6477′] AmigosNAZ staff reports Several hundred visitors flocked to the parking lot of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church throughout the day to attend the second annual “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada and Oldies Car Show” fiesta on Saturday, June 27. The…
Carnival opens Thursday, May 14 FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff Inc. will present its 20th annual Fiesta de Mayo on Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17 at the Greenlaw Village Shopping Center, 2160 N. 4th St., Flagstaff.…
FLAGSTAFF — Children are invited to bring their piggy banks to the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños to buy a unique gift for mom, organizers reported in a media release. “There are many possible gifts at a variety…
FLAGSTAFF — The next ‘Paint & Wine in the Pines’ will be held at 6:15 p.m. Friday, May 1 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center, 224 S. Kendrick St., Flagstaff. Artist Vangie Rodriguez will lead you…
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Organizers report that the Market on the Move event scheduled for Wednesday, April 15 has been canceled. The event was canceled because the group was not able to secure enough produce. The May event are…
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will present its inaugural “César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast” from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, March 27 at Tacos Los Altos Westside, 2500 S. Woodlands Village Blvd., Flagstaff. The event will honor Hispanic…
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff Inc.’s Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños will hold its official grand opening from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 29 at 2532 E. 7th Ave., at the Southwest corner of the Cal-Ranch…
From AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Organizers report that the Market on the Move event scheduled for Wednesday, March 18 has been canceled. The event was canceled because the group was not able to secure enough produce. April and May…
By Egle Rucci / Village Land Shoppe Inc. Our goal of feeding 10 Flagstaff Families has become a reality thanks to our incredible neighbors and neighborhood businesses! What a wonderful and unexpected treat this has been; to meet so many wonderful people with…
By Egle Rucci / Village Land Shoppe Inc. My name is Egle Rucci, Realtor ® at Village Land Shoppe Inc, and together with Teresa Bolen at Prime Source Lending, we are pledging to sponsor families in need in our community this year…
AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF — Market on the Move, a farmer’s market-style program where community members can get up to 60 pounds of fresh produce for a $15 donation, will return to Flagstaff on Wednesday, Dec. 17, Chris Nez, Health Promotion…
FLAGSTAFF — The Feast Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe to be celebrated with a procession, luminaries, a Mariachi Mass and community potluck on Dec. 11 & 12 in Flagstaff. The Guadalupanas, with Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and San Francisco de Assis…
By the Coconino County Public Health Services District As the holidays approach and families across the county make plans for gatherings, the Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) is stressing the importance of making food safety part of the…
Editor’s note: A timely article first published in the December 2013 edition of AmigosNAZ. By Metro Editorial Services (MS) The holidays are the most festive time of the year, and no holiday season is complete without a party or two…
CLICK HERE TO RSVP, MAKE PAYMENT FOR DEC. 5, 2014 ART CLASS FLAGSTAFF — The next ‘Paint & Wine in the Pines’ beginning art class @ Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday,…
While donations, volunteers are welcomed during the holidays, officials say need must be met throughout the entire year By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ Right after Halloween thoughts start turning toward Thanksgiving, Christmas and other holidays. You can’t escape it…
By Tony Salazar / AmigosNAZ intern Every year in America the price of higher education continues to rise at astronomical rates. This year alone for an incoming freshman at Northern Arizona University one can expect to pay about $25,000 as…
[slideshow_deploy id=’4653′] From AmigosNAZ staff reports It was a weekend filled with music, entertainment, and, most importantly, reverence for those who have gone before us as Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and the Museum of Northern Arizona partnered for the 11th annual…
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) Thanksgiving holds different meanings for different people. Some feel it is a day for being generous or giving thanks through unselfish deeds. Others feel it is a time to sit around with family sharing stories…
Did you know that tooth decay is among the most common health issues affecting young children, and that dental disease is one of the leading causes of school absence? The Arizona Department of Health Services estimates that almost half of…
Museum member’s reception on Oct. 24 FLAGSTAFF — Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces and the Museum of Northern Arizona will present the 11th annual Celebracíones de la Gente on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25 and 26 at the museum. Scheduled entertainment includes Mariachi Sol…
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association and NAU will present the Mercado de los Sueños / Dream Marketplace from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at 2532 E. Seventh, near the corner of Fourth and 7th streets. Mercado de los…
Celebraciones de la Gente in Flagstaff, Día de los Muertos events in Sedona, Winslow part of growing movement By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ Soon the aroma of marigolds and copal incense will waft through the air, beckoning spirits to…
By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ While this is the season for cultural events, it is also the time to start thinking about proper nutrition as students return to school and we prepare for the dreaded sweet and fat-laden holiday season. The…
Editor’s note: The following commentary is provided by the Coconino County Public Health Services District. By Marlene Gaither / Coconino County Environmental Health Program manager Summer is the season for picnics and cookouts, but these outdoor activities can present food…
[slideshow_deploy id=’3559′] Hover over each image to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — With heavenly mariachi music coming from above, more than 150 people took part in a special Mariachi Mass held on Sunday, June 29 at Our Lady…
[slideshow_deploy id=’3551′] Hover over each image to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff reports FLAGSTAFF — Organizers of the inaugural “Flagstaff Summertime Tardeada and Oldies Car Show” on June 28 were hoping all their hard advance work would pay off and…
[slideshow_deploy id=’3298′] FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association of Flagstaff Inc. celebrated its 19th annual Fiesta de Mayo on May 17 and 18, 2014 in Flagstaff, AZ. The celebration this year was relocated from Ponderosa Park to the in the Greenlaw Village…
[slideshow_deploy id=’3104′] Hover over each image to see a description. AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF — Market on the Move, a farmer’s market-style program where community members can get up to 60 pounds of fresh produce for a $15 donation, made a…
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) With the arrival of colder weather, people often turn to hearty foods to fill up and keep the body warm. Too often, however, so-called comfort foods tend to be big on fat and calories as…
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) The holidays are the most festive time of the year, and no holiday season is complete without a party or two with family and friends. Be it to celebrate a religious holiday or to ring…
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) Thanksgiving holds different meanings for different people. Some feel it is a day for being generous or giving thanks through unselfish deeds. Others feel it is a time to sit around with family sharing stories…
Celebraciones de la Gente returns to Museum of Northern Arizona on Oct. 26-27 By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ As Armando Gonzalez and Theresa Thomas tell it, about a dozen years ago Flagstaff’s Latino community seemed on the verge of…
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) No celebration of Hispanic heritage is complete without a meal. Hispanic cuisine is as versatile as it is beloved, and people of all backgrounds list Hispanic cuisine among their favorite foods. Southern California chef Hugo…
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) When a weather emergency occurs, the effects can prove devastating. Natural disasters like hurricanes have turned cities upside down, floods have caused the deaths of thousands and snowstorms have shut communities down for days. A…
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) To some people, dairy’s reputation for contributing to high cholesterol and weight gain is a misconception that’s hard to let go of. But dairy’s detractors should know the right dairy products enjoyed in moderation can…
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) Millions of people enjoy meals centered around beef. There are several different cuts of beef and having so many different offerings available at the meat market can make it confusing to the average consumer. It’s…
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) There has been much interest in Mediterranean cuisine and its possible medical benefits. However, individuals who prefer the spice and flair of Latin dishes may also be better for it with respect to their health. There…
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) Though Americans enjoy celebrating Cinco de Mayo, in Mexico the holiday is primarily limited to the state of Puebla. It was in Puebla where General Ignacio Zaragoza led a heavily outnumbered militia to an unlikely…
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) According to a report from the American Heart Association Statistics Committee and Stroke Statistics Committee, heart disease figured to cost the United States in excess of $315 billion in 2010 alone. While there’s no single…
