Join us for an enchanting evening with cultural astronomer Danielle Adams. 6 p.m.
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‘Dreams Without Borders’ art show, panel discussion, fundraiser to be held Jan. 17 at the HeART Box Gallery, Flagstaff
The Dreams Without Borders art show, panel discussion, and fundraiser on Friday, January 17 will help Northern Arizona Immigration Legal Services (NAILS) provide much-needed legal assistance to our immigrant community.
Come to learn what you can do as an ally and immigrant rights advocate, and pick up your Know Your Rights materials to assist the immigrant community facing the threats of mass deportations.
This is a ticketed event, but all people are welcome, and free tickets are available. Your generous donation will make a difference in the lives of people who face the unimaginable fear of losing family, safety, and home.
Guest contribution — American Immigration Council — Who runs the U.S. immigration system?
The Laken Riley Act Would Give States Sweeping Power Over Immigration Policy
Who runs the U.S. immigration system? If the Senate passes the Laken Riley Act this week, the answer might not be Congress?or?the president. The bill, already passed in the House, would hand state attorneys general, like Ken Paxton in Texas, veto power over large swaths of federal immigration policy.
Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: Jan. 13-17, 2025
Inner Canyon Trails Reopen Following Chlorine Gas Leak at Roaring Springs
On Wednesday, Jan. 15, at approximately 5 p.m., the Water Utilities team was alerted to a chlorine gas leak at the Roaring Springs Pumphouse through the SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system. In response, a small park-led incident command team was mobilized, and aviation staff conducted aerial reconnaissance to ensure no hikers or backpackers were in the vicinity of the affected area. To prioritize safety, all inner canyon corridor trails were temporarily closed while the situation was assessed.
City of Flagstaff seeks community members to serve on public art panels
Panelists will evaluate artists, artist proposals or participate in discussions about projects. The total time commitment ranges from approximately four to 12 hours spread over multiple days, depending on the project. All meetings are held virtually to ensure accessibility and convenience. People from all backgrounds, industries and demographics are encouraged to apply.
Coconino County Comprehensive Plan Advisory Group Meeting
The Coconino County Comprehensive Plan Advisory Group (CPAG) is meeting monthly. This temporary group, invited by the Board of Supervisors, represents the diversity of the County. The role of the CPAG is to provide recommendations on the updated goals, policies, maps, and implementation strategies of the Comprehensive Plan Update, Envision 2045 to the Board of Supervisors, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and staff.
Coconino County Closures for Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Coconino County’s Administrative Center, the County Manager’s Office, the County Attorney’s Office, and the County Superior Court and Justice Courts will be closed on Monday, January 20, 2025 in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday.
Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) offices and clinic will also be closed. There will be an Animal Services officer available on Monday from 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Contact the CCHHS Animal Services office at 928-679-8756 to leave a message and an officer will return the call. Call 911 for emergencies.
City of Flagstaff announces Martin Luther King Jr. Day closures
FLAGSTAFF — City Hall administrative offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed on Monday, Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. City Hall offices will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 21 with regular hours.
Other City of Flagstaff facilities that are closed on Jan. 20 include:
East Flagstaff Community Library (3000 N. Fourth St.)
Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library (300 W. Aspen Ave.)
Hal Jensen Recreation Area (2403 N. Izabel St.)
Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center (245 N. Thorpe Rd.)
Cinder Lake Landfill and Hazardous Products Center (6770 E Landfill Rd.)
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Your membership, donations support the work of CCC&Y
COCONINO COUNTY — We imagine a world where every person lives in peace and is supported by a thriving, resilient community.
The purpose of CCC&Y is bold and your help is needed.
When you become a member of CCC&Y, your financial contribution helps cultivate and strengthen well-informed communities by providing education and resources, bringing stakeholders together, building new systems of communication and more.
CCC&Y is building an inclusive movement of people dedicated to transforming and healing our communities.
Through leadership, education and advocacy. By becoming a member you add your name to an expansive list of individuals, families, businesses and organizations who are igniting collective action that creates better lives for children and families.
One of those individuals is Heather Marcy, deputy director at Northland Family Help Center in Flagstaff.
Northland, which provides safe haven, advocacy, counseling and education services to promote and restore healthy relationships, recently took part in the Flagstaff City Council Proclamation ceremony declaring the month of January as Human Trafficking Awareness month. The organization also held its second annual breakfast fundraiser at Little America late last year.
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The NAU Review — The extinction risk facing freshwater animals + NAU’s days are back!
The results of a new study, published this week and coauthored by an NAU conservation biologist, are sobering: One-quarter of freshwater animals are at risk of extinction, including fish, shrimps and insects. Learn what this means for these ecosystems, including the unique risks in the Southwest, and what governments and industry leaders can do with these data to protect critical species and ecosystems.
Supervisors Horstman and Fowler Appointed to Serve on National Monument Advisory Committee
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County is pleased to announce that Supervisors Patrice Horstman as an elected official and Lena Fowler as a tribal representative, have been appointed …
by U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to serve on the Monument Advisory Committee (MAC) for the Baaj Nwaavjo I’tah Kukveni – Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument.
Sedona Arts Center — SIGN UP for an Art Class or Workshop!
Historical-Contemporary Mashup:
Reimagining Ancient Forms with a Modern Twist
with Ben Roti
January 17-February 21: Fridays, 9am–12pm
In this unique hand-building class, students will explore the fascinating world of historical pottery by reimagining ancient forms and techniques through a contemporary lens. Students will choose an iconic historical pot or ceramic vessel and recreate it using modern materials and personal interpretation. This course blends traditional craftsmanship with innovative design, allowing students to learn from the past while creating something entirely their own.
Prerequisite: Completion of a beginner-level ceramics course.
Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library — Happening at Your Library Week of 1/13/25
MLK Day Breakfast and Celebration to be held Jan. 20 at Northern Arizona University
FLAGSTAFF — The annual MLK Day Breakfast and Program will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20 at NAU DuBois Center, 1050 S. Knoles Drive. Proudly presented by the NAU Office of IMQ and the Black Student Union.
This event is free and open to the public, but RSVP HERE.
Join the Office of Inclusion (IMQ) along with the Black Student Union (BSU), The Center for Inclusive Excellence and Access, the Center for Service and Volunteerism at NAU, The Southside Community Association, and the Flagstaff Lived Black Experience for an event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month on Monday, January 20, 2025.
This year’s theme, “MLK’s Vision: Building Bridges and Celebrating Community Connections,” honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by emphasizing the importance of unity, collaboration, and inclusivity in fostering stronger communities.
District 1 Supervisor Patrice Horstman Newsletter — Top 10 December 2024 — January 2025! Enjoy!
Discover Flagstaff — Discover New Events with Flagstaff Happenings!
Discover Flagstaff publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. “Flag Happs” is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and storefronts, and also available at the Flagstaff Visitor Center. Below are some highlights of the week.
City of Flagstaff awarded $19M federal grant for Butler Avenue and Fourth Street safety and multimodal improvements
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff has been awarded a Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant from the US Department of Transportation for $19,000,000 for the construction of the Butler Avenue and Fourth Street safety and multimodal improvements project. This project will construct multimodal improvements along Butler Avenue from I-40 to Sinagua Heights Drive and Fourth Street from Sparrow Avenue to Crest Stone. The improvements include off-street bike lanes, ADA-compliant sidewalks, mid-block crossings, roadway widening and corridor access management solutions.
Coconino National Forest Winter 2024 Partnership Newsletter
Echoes of Excellence
Ellen Parish is the President of the Diablo Trust, a nonprofit in northern Arizona that provides a forum for active community participation in collaborative land stewardship (see the harmonic highlights article below for more information on the Diablo Trust.)
Ellen grew up near Porterville, California in a family that ranched and worked in the animal health industry. She moved to Arizona to go to school at NAU and, like so many of us do, fell in love with northern Arizona. Ellen’s strong connection to conservation was enhanced through studies in biology and physiology. While at NAU she fell in love with the ceramics department, and to this day makes ceramics as creative outlet during our winter months.
Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: Jan. 6-10, 2025
Phantom Ranch Closure and Upcoming TCWL Shutoff
All Phantom Ranch operations are closed from January 2 to March 30, 2025, for the installation of new water and electric lines for the Transcanyon Waterline Project. Hikers can still access the North Kaibab Trail, however, the bypass route around Phantom Ranch may change. Please follow all closure signs and be aware that water will only be available at Boat Beach (near the Black Bridge) during this closure period.
Additionally, from 8 a.m. on January 15 to 5 p.m. on January 19, the Transcanyon Waterline will be shut off for necessary construction work on a temporary water bypass along the River Trail. During this period, water will not be available at Boat Beach or Manzanita Rest Area. More information on water availability in the inner canyon can be found on park’s Critical Backcountry Updates page.
Water for the South Rim will be supplied from the existing storage tanks, and park management will closely monitor tank levels. Water conservation measures may be implemented until pumping is resumed to the South Rim.
United Way of Northern Arizona — Helping Kids and Teens Start the New Year Strong
Happy New Year!
One of United Way of Northern Arizona main focuses has been efforts to empower our children and teens so they can become resilient, successful youth.
As we step into 2025, it’s a wonderful time to help the children and teens in our lives set positive goals for this year.
Engaging young people in conversations about New Year’s resolutions can provide a great opportunity to foster growth and well-being. Here are 5 simple ways you can help support them:
Guest contribution — American Immigration Council — Mass deportations will make us less safe
President-elect Trump’s mass deportation plan will target thousands of people who richly contribute to their families, communities, and our local economies often for decades. While Trump and his advisors claim they will start with “criminal immigrants,” their plans will include millions of people who pose no public safety risk at all—just as we saw during his first administration.
H-1B Modernization Rule Provides Some Comfort But Also Raises Concerns
By issuing a final rule, the Biden administration has made it more difficult for the Trump administration to reverse some agency practices with which it disagrees.
Superintendent Seeks Public Input on Grand Canyon Unified School District Governing Board Candidates
COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Superintendent of Schools, Cheryl Mango-Paget, announces that interviews will be conducted for the open seat on the Grand Canyon Unified School District Governing Board.
An advisory committee, consisting of district residents and a current board member, has been assembled to conduct interviews and provide recommendations to Superintendent Mango-Paget regarding the appointment.
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Connect in 2025 with our regional Health and Welfare Resource Meetings listing
By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth
COCONINO COUNTY — As the new year begins, it is time to connect with other individuals and organizations involved in assisting families and youth throughout Northern Arizona.
To aid in that effort, the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth has compiled this listing of virtual and in-person health and welfare resource networking meetings held each month in Coconino County. The meetings offer health professionals and representatives from a variety of governmental and non-profit organizations the opportunity to share information on upcoming programs and events that benefit the educational, health and welfare needs of children, youth and families throughout the region.
Individuals who attended these resource meetings in 2024 have said they offer a great opportunity to share information about the program and services offered by their organizations.
“As we head into the New Year, we at Senior Services continue to support our older adults here in Coconino County!,” said Beth Almquist, community aide with Coconino County Health & Human Services. She most recently attended the monthly Williams Community Resource Meeting. “We are blessed to deliver home care as well as moral support to all the older adults who are on our program in Flagstaff and Williams Arizona. Along with each New Year come challenges, change and new goals. I am truly thankful for one more ‘New Year’ with Senior Services of Coconino County. Let us rise to the occasion.”
Yemisi Agbebi, founder/director of Synergy Creatives Inc. in Page who has previously attended the monthly Page Community Resource Meeting, recently wrote “… To our community partners, your collaboration has expanded our reach and strengthened our efforts. You have helped us build meaningful connections and create lasting change by including Synergy Creatives Inc. in your events and initiatives. We treasure these partnerships and look forward to continuing this important work together … As we celebrate 2024’s achievements, we acknowledge that none of them would have been possible without your hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment. Your generosity and shared vision have driven the positive impact we’ve been able to create together. Looking ahead to 2025, we wish you a year filled with hope, love, unity, and strength. May it bring happiness, prosperity, and success in all your endeavors. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and the chance to continue making a difference with your support.”
The following is a listing of some of those meetings. Please check with individual meeting group coordinators for updated times, dates and meeting links. Please send any updates to frank@coconinokids.org
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The NAU Review — Happy 2025. Tips for learning new names, fresh research on antibiotic resistance + ecology, one FEMA volunteer’s story and more!
Bridging gaps for first-generation families
Sending a child to college is stressful for any family. Navigating cultural and language barriers can make it even harder. That’s why NAU’s Family Access, Communication, Transition and Support team developed Team College Bound, a five-lesson curriculum designed to deliver resources and a sense of community to prospective NAU families. There are four programs—one online, one in English, one in Spanish and one first-of-its-kind Indigenous course created in partnership with Indigenous Lumberjacks. The aim? To increase the number of first-generation, rural and underserved students enrolled at NAU.
January at the Museum of Northern Arizona
Welcome 2025! As MNA marks its 97th year celebrating the Colorado Plateau, I’m excited to share a bit about our upcoming exhibits—a mix of art, science, and cultural phenomena.
February: Life Extended: Biology as Metaphor features vivid new works by Flagstaff artist Debra Edgerton that explore the links between biological and human social structures.
March: Collecting in a Changing World showcases recent MNA acquisitions with insights into why the museum collects what it collects.
May: Shifting Life Zones looks at climate-driven ecological shifts in northern Arizona and MNA research that reveals how plants are adapting.
November: Wagon Road to Mother Road marks the Route 66 Centennial with a journey through the rich history of the iconic highway. The exhibit will debut captivating stories about the road’s wild side, unveiled by MNA archaeological research in Petrified Forest National Park.
Coconino County — Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety Partnership
COCONINO COUNTY — Since 2003, the Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Injury Prevention Program has enjoyed a successful partnership with the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety in promoting child passenger safety and occupant protection.
Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among children ages 3 to 14. Research shows that as children age, they are less likely to be in the appropriate child safety seat for their age and weight. Fortunately, correctly used child safety seats are extremely effective and reduce the risk of injury and death as much as 71 percent for infants and 54 percent for toddlers. Children ages 4-8 using belt-positioning booster seats were 45 percent less likely to sustain injuries than similar aged kids who used seat belts alone.
Sedona Arts Center — Check out these Art Classes & Workshops!
Our new catalog of classes and workshops is now available!
(You can also check it out online by clicking here)
See what’s new and explore a new class or workshop today!
Sedona is surrounded by a magical landscape of red rock formations and high desert hills with beautiful Oak Creek meandering through it all. Come experience the Shangri-La of the Southwest, a beautiful learning environment with Art Colony roots going back nearly 100 years!
Red Rock Ranger District to begin overhauls to Turkey Creek area trail system
SEDONA — The Coconino National Forest’s Red Rock Ranger District will begin improving the Turkey Creek area trail system later this year.
Phase 2 of the Red Rock Trails Access Plan was signed last week following an environmental analysis, a lengthy project scoping process and multiple rounds of public comment that concluded in November.
As part of the plan, the district will construct new trails, enhance existing trails, rehabilitate several unauthorized trails and improve trailheads in the Turkey Creek area, which is located near the Village of Oak Creek.
“We’re excited to get started on this work, which we think will greatly improve the recreation experience for Turkey Creek visitors,” said District Ranger Alex Schlueter. “We’re grateful to our public for providing us with valuable insight during this process and our partners for committing to undertake this work alongside us.”
Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library — Happening at Your Library Week of 01/06/25
View this email in your browser January 6th, 2025 Connect with your community Adult & All-Ages Events Book Clubs Youth Events Friends of the Library Technology Help To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, please call 928-213-2331…
Catholic Charities Community Services, other organizations seeking volunteers for National Point in Time (PIT) Count Jan. 23-25
The Point in Time or PIT Count is a HUD requirement for COC’s nationally. The count provides a snapshot of those experiencing homelessness at a single point in time. It is an opportunity to collect basic data that is used to measure homelessness on a national, state, and local level. This data is used for system and program planning and to measure progress in ending homelessness.
Theatrikos Theatre Co. — January Newsletter ~ Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
Ken Ludwig’s Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery is the hilarious adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Hound of the Baskervilles, where Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called to investigate a mysterious, deadly hound haunting the desolate Devonshire moors. The Baskerville estate has named a new heir who is the potential next victim. The play features rapid-fire character changes with only four actors playing forty roles, creating a whirlwind of disguises and witty twists as the intrepid duo try to unravel the truth behind the murderous curse.
Sedona Arts Center — Opening Reception this Friday for ‘Earth and Fire’ Ceremics Exhibits
Join us this Friday, January 3, from 4-6 pm for Celebrate Sedona and the opening of “Earth and Fire,” a ceramics exhibition and sale January 3-31, 2025. The exhibition showcases a diverse collection of ceramic pieces and kicks off with an opening reception Friday, January 3, from 4-6 pm, programmed in conjunction with Celebrate Sedona. The afternoon features artist demonstrations, food, wine, beer and music. Both events are free and open to the public.
“Earth and Fire” features a variety of artworks that celebrate and reflect ceramics contribution to the arts in Arizona as well as the artists who’ve graced Sedona Arts Center’s halls over the years. Event attendees will find everything, including decorative and functional pieces.
Discover Flagstaff — Happy New Year from Flagstaff 365!
Friday-Saturday Tuesday-Wednesday, January 3-4, 7-8
A Sense of Place, Northern Arizona University Art Museum.
Identity, Community, and Geography on the Colorado Plateau. 12 p.m.
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Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra to present Sippin’ with the Symphony on Aug. 30
This Saturday, August 30, FSO’s Sippin’ with the Symphony returns at Wiseman Aviation. An evening of music, fine wine & craft beer, culinary delights, and live and silent auctions await. Tickets are selling fast—secure your seat today for this intimate soirée.
Purchase tickets here or by clicking the button below.
Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library through Aug. 30 events
Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library Weekly Happenings Sept. 1 through 6
View this email in your browser September 1st – 6th, 2025 Special Events Adult & All-Ages Events Book Clubs Youth Events Technology Help To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, please call 928-213-2330 (Downtown Library) or 928-213-2348…
Bilingual report — City of Flagstaff to hold homebuyer event for first-time Flagstaff buyers on Sept. 3
This event also marks the launch of the expanded, bond-funded Community Homebuyer Assistance Program (CHAP), which now offers up to $50,000 in payment-deferred loan funds to eligible buyers.
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Don’t Miss Our Strong Towns Speaker on Sept. 4
F3’s series focuses on bringing people to Flagstaff who will provide important ideas about how we can build a more resilient and engaged Flagstaff.
Our speaker series purposefully coincides with our community’s review of the Flagstaff Draft Regional Land Use Plan 2045. Public review of the Regional Plan started a month ago, and Public Hearings start on September 10th. In May 2026, Flagstaff residents will vote in a Special Election on whether to use the Plan as a guiding document for how we want the City of Flagstaff to address its five goals of Housing Affordability & Equity, Climate Action, a Healthy Economy, a Walkable, Mixed Use Community, and, Natural & Cultural Resources.
‘From Artemis to Zorya: The Role of the Feminine Divine Throughout History’ event to be held at Flagstaff Ice House on Sept. 5
We’re thrilled to invite you to From Artemis to Zorya: The Role of the Feminine Divine Throughout History, a curated showcase of live performances, visual art, and the fascinating history of the feminine divine, taking place on September 5th at the Historic Ice House Downtown.
Register now for the Northern Arizona Out-of-School Time Community Conversation in Flagstaff on Sept. 6
FLAGSTAFF — The Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence will be visiting Northern Arizona and we would love to connect with YOU!
The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6 at the Flagstaff Unified School District Family Resource Center, 4000 N. Cummings St., Flagstaff. Brunch will be provided. Register HERE.
Coconino County County hosts public forum on Wildfire-Insurance Crisis in Flagstaff on Sept. 9
FLAGSTAFF — Following a packed first meeting in June that drew significant public participation, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors are inviting residents back for the second in a series of Board work sessions on the Wildfire-Insurance Crisis.
The session will be held from 2 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, September 9, at the Coconino County Administrative Building, 110 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff. The link to stream the meeting is youtube.com/coconinocnty
Get your tickets now to hear two powerful speakers at CCC&Y 2025 Conference at Lowell Observatory on Sept. 9
Less than two weeks remain to get your tickets to attend the return of our popular and educational CCC&Y Conference with this year’s theme of “Coherence Rising: Inner Alignment as the Catalyst for Systematic Change.” The 2025 conference will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 at Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff.
Join us in a beautiful setting that reminds us the universe is infinite and so is our potential.
We are joined by not one, but two amazing and powerful keynote presenters who share their expertise, gift for inspiration and profound insights.
Sept. 14 — Coconino Center for the Arts — ‘Thollem McDonas Presented by Interference Series’
In conjunction with the Southwest Collaborative Music Convergence.
“Listening to Thollem play the piano is an astonishing experience. He has an innate ability to compose transcendent music using the piano as his expressive voice and to explore the depth and range of the instrument like no one else.” (Joan Jeanrenaud, Kronos Quartet)
Bilingual report — Sunnyside Neighborhood Association to hold 22nd annual Fiesta de Independencia Celebration at Flagstaff Mall on Sept. 14
FLAGSTAFF — The Sunnyside Neighborhood Association will hold its 22nd annual Fiesta de Independencia Celebration from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 at Flagstaff Mall. Free event.
Featuring a live band, folklorico dancers, and a piñata for the kids. Come celebrate Independence! There will be food and other items for purchase at the event.
The Mexican Consulate of Phoenix, AZ will perform the historic “El Grito” Ceremony at approximately 3:45 PM.
Celebración De NAU to be held at the DuBois Ballroom on Sept. 16
Open to all NAU students, faculty and staff
FLAGSTAFF — Join the Office of Inclusion, C3, Campus Living, and the Center for Inclusive Excellence and Access as we celebrate Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month with the annual Celebración De NAU
Arizona Clinical Trials — VEN Centers to hold Community Open House in Flagstaff on Sept. 18
FLAGSTAFF — Arizona Clinical Trials VEN Centers hold Community Open House from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 at 1150 N. San Francisco St., Flagstaff.
We’re excited to welcome our neighbors to Arizona Clinical Trials and VEN Centers for an afternoon of connection,
celebration, and conversation.
“Los Donates’ blood drive will be held at the NAU Campus on Sept. 18
Los Donantes is a Red Cross program that celebrates and invites the Hispanic and Latino community to donate blood during Hispanic Heritage Month.
The event will include pan dulce, Mayan Winds coffee, entertainment, guest speakers, and networking.
Coconino Center for the Arts — Route 66 Diner Theater – Tickets Available Now! (Sept. 27)
Coconino Center for the Arts invites the community to hit the open road—without leaving town—for Route 66 Diner Theater, a one-night-only benefit for CCA’s exhibitions and programs. This dynamic evening blends the tastes, sounds, and stories of America’s most iconic highway into an unforgettable experience.
The ticket price includes appetizers and dinner by Sosta, (2) drink tickets, theatrical performance, and three unique musical experiences, weaving together a rich tapestry of sound and storytelling within Coconino Center for the Arts’ current exhibition.
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Save the Date — F3’s Annual Meeting on Sept. 28
Please plan to attend our Annual Meeting this year. Everyone always has a great time with good company and important discussions to accompany the great food and music.
Flagstaff Regional Plan 2045 — Planning & Zoning Commission Special Meeting: Sept 29
At last Wednesday’s public hearing, the Flagstaff Planning & Zoning Commission elected to continue their discussion of the Regional Plan at a special meeting on Monday, September 29.
City hosting open house events for the Flagstaff Carbon Neutrality Plan on Oct. 1
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff is updating the Flagstaff Carbon Neutrality Plan to reflect progress and improve the community’s experience using the Plan. The City invites residents to join a community open house event to learn about local climate action efforts, share ideas, and help shape the City’s path forward.
Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Carbon Neutrality Plan Update: Open House scheduled on Oct. 1
The Flagstaff Carbon Neutrality Plan (CNP) sets goals to guide the City’s climate action and collaboration with the community, with the shared aim of creating a healthier, more affordable, and more sustainable community.
Open house invitation for Community Wildfire Protection Plan for Rural Fire Districts and Tribal Com to be held Oct. 1
Please join the Greater Flagstaff Forests Partnership (GFFP), Coconino County and your local fire departments/districts at five distinct community meetings in support of the development of a countywide Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP).
The dates and locations of each unique community meeting are listed below.
NAU Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month Tailgate Party to be held at Walkup Skydome on Oct. 4
FLAGSTAFF — The NAU Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month Tailgate Party will be held at from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4 at NAU’s Walkup Skydome in the Student Tailgate Section.
Join the NAU Office of Inclusion for music, food and community before chewing on our NAU Lumberjacks.
City of Flagstaff to hold Flagstaff Regional Plan 2045 meeting Oct. 9
FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will hold a Citizen’s Review Session and three public hearings, beginning this month, to consider adoption of the Flagstaff Regional Plan 2045 as a comprehensive update of the City’s General Plan. The public hearing draft of the Regional Plan is available online and the City invites the Flagstaff community to read the draft, submit comments, and attend the hearings, which will be held according to the following schedule. A virtual option will be provided for each meeting.
City of Flagstaff Indigenous Commission to present Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration on Oct. 13
This year’s theme is From Policy to Prosperity: Indigenous Leadership in a Changing Landscape, and we’re honored to welcome Doreen Garlid, Diné, Vice-Mayor of the City of Tempe, as our keynote speaker.
The Sedona Plein Air Festival starts Oct. 20
Join us for an immersive celebration of art set against the awe-inspiring red rock landscapes of Sedona, Arizona.
As one of the oldest continuously running plein air festivals in the western U.S., this iconic event brings together master artists from across the country to paint on location and share their talents with the public. Held during Sedona’s most beautiful season, the festival features a week of outdoor painting, special exhibitions, engaging workshops, and free community events.
City of Flagstaff hosts meet and greet event for City Manager candidates on Oct. 22
Bureau of Reclamation to present the results from a regional water planning study to Flagstaff City Council and City’s Water Commission on Oct. 23
FLAGSTAFF — On Oct. 23, 2025, the Value Program Office of the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) will share the results of a value-planning-level study during a public meeting with the Flagstaff City Council. The study aimed to assist the City of Flagstaff (Flagstaff) and its Partners with identifying a resilient and redundant regional water solution. Reclamation will present the results in the Flagstaff City Council Chambers and the public is welcome to attend in person or listen online.
Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra — Resounding Triumph: Rachmaninoff & Brahms on Oct. 24
Resounding Triumph: Rachmaninoff & Brahms Friday, October 24, 2025 | 7:30 PM Dear Frank, You are cordially invited to celebrate with us at Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra’s next concert, Resounding Triumph: Rachmaninoff and Brahms, on Friday, October 24 at 7:30 PM in…