Category: News

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: March 17-21, 2025

by Community Contributor • March 21, 2025 • Comments Off

U.S. District Court and Grand Canyon National Park Implement New Fine Structure to Enhance Public Safety

The U.S. District Court of Arizona and Grand Canyon National Park are taking proactive steps to improve public safety for residents and visitors alike. As part of this initiative, the U.S. District Court and the park are implementing a new fine structure for certain violations, including fire safety and speeding in school zones.

To reduce the risk of wildfires, fines for having fires in undesignated areas have been significantly increased. During Stage 1 restrictions, individuals will face a $300 fine, while Stage 2 restrictions will result in a $500 fine. These increased penalties aim to deter unsafe fire practices and protect our park and community.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — 2025 Summer Camps registration continuing. See our listing

by Community Contributor • March 19, 2025 • Comments Off

The following is a listing compiled by CCC&Y of upcoming summer camps in Coconino County. Contact individual programs for more information on their 2025 summer camps.

Please check with individual organizations to confirm times, dates, other information. Registration deadlines may have already passed for some programs.

If your organization would like to be added to this listing, please send an email to frank@coconinokids.org

(INFORMATION UPDATED March 18, 2025)

The Literacy Center — 28th Annual Spelling Bee tickets – JUST 15 DAYS AWAY!!!!

by Community Contributor • March 19, 2025 • Comments Off

This year, the bee will be help on April 3rd from 5:00 – 9:00 at CCC’s Lone Tree campus.

Come celebrate with us and support access to literacy for all members of our community. There will be dinner, drinks, games, raffles, auctions, and of course, the bee competition!

This year the bee will be held at CCC’s Lone Tree campus and will be catered by Tamles USA with an taco bar and an assortment of delicious appetizers, and desserts!

The NAU Review — Making the first year of college an easier one + how to help the planet while at the office

by Community Contributor • March 18, 2025 • Comments Off

Helping students adjust to college life

A program for incoming students wants to make sure they feel at ease during their first year in college by showing them the ropes, helping them make friends and giving them a sense of belonging, all while learning leadership skills and supporting their fellow Lumberjacks.

Sedona Arts Center — Do You Know About Our Scholarships Program?

by Community Contributor • March 18, 2025 • Comments Off

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

Coconino County Comprehensive Plan Advisory Group meeting on March 20

by Community Contributor • March 18, 2025 • Comments Off

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.

Sedona Arts Center — Join us for an Artist Reception on March 19

by Community Contributor • March 18, 2025 • Comments Off

Join us on Wednesday, March 19, from 4 to 6pm for the “44th Annual Juried Friends Show & Sale” artist reception! You will have the opportunity to meet participating artists, enjoy hors d’oeuvres and explore a stunning selection of artwork available for purchase. This event is free and open to the public, with complimentary parking available behind SAC’s Art Barn.

Fourth-Lockett Roundabout project – Preliminary construction activities to begin March 31

by Community Contributor • March 18, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Arizona Department of Transportation, City of Flagstaff, and Fann Contracting are set to begin a project to construct a new roundabout that will replace the signalized intersection at Fourth Street and Cedar Avenue/Lockett Road to improve the safety and function of the intersection. This new roundabout will be designed with flashing pedestrian crossing beacons and will slow speeds, help avoid angle collisions and add a crosswalk at the fourth leg of the intersection. Additional work includes the installation of water, sewer and storm drain infrastructure.

City of Flagstaff invites local entrepreneurs to participate in Innovate Green Challenge Business Pitch Competition

by Community Contributor • March 17, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff is thrilled to announce the return of the Innovate Green Challenge (formerly known as the Innovate Waste Challenge). Now in its fifth year, this initiative invites Flagstaff entrepreneurs to showcase groundbreaking ideas that promote environmental sustainability. Participants can win up to $30,000 in cash awards for their innovative project. This partnership between the City’s Economic Development and Sustainability teams underscores Flagstaff’s commitment to creative climate action, as this Challenge seeks product or service ideas in the following categories: converting waste into marketable materials, removing or reducing carbon dioxide, or conserving water.

Coconino County to host home energy efficiency workshop in community of Valle on March 19

by Community Contributor • March 17, 2025 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County’s Sustainable Building Program will host a free Home Energy Efficiency Workshop on Wednesday, March 19th from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 269 Highgrove Rd. Williams, AZ.

Highgrove Road can be reached off HWY 64 or HWY 180 and is 30 miles north of Williams. The location can also be found as Grand Canyon Junction or Valle.

Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library — Happening at Your Library Week of Week of 3/17/25

by Community Contributor • March 17, 2025 • Comments Off

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Theatrikos Theatre Co. — March Mid-month ~ Picasso at the Lapin Agile

by Community Contributor • March 17, 2025 • Comments Off

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.”

City of Flagstaff hosts meet and greet event for Water Services Director candidates on March 27

by Community Contributor • March 17, 2025 • Comments Off

The City received 13 applications, conducted four screening interviews, and invited two candidates to participate in the meet and greet following preliminary interviews.

Make your reservation now for Cesar E. Chavez Community Recognition Breakfast on March 21, 2025

by Community Contributor • March 17, 2025 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — The public is invited to attend the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council’s (CHAC) 7th annual César E. Chávez Community Breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Friday, March 21, 2025 at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff.

The celebration includes guest speakers (with presentations on an upcoming Cesar Chavez/UFW-related student mural art project at NAU; update on NAU Hispanic Serving Institution programs, community updates by local elected officials), Cesar Chavez historical video presentations and the return of NAU’s Banda Latino Caribeña de Flagstaff.

Bring your handouts for our Community Information Tables!

Discover Flagstaff — St. Patrick’s Day weekend, other upcoming events

by Community Contributor • March 16, 2025 • Comments Off

• Sunday, March 16 St. Patricks Celebration, Uptown Pubhouse. Celebrate Irish culture and heritage with the Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society. 2 p.m. • nachs.info

• Monday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Special Menu, Little America Hotel. Enjoy a classic St.
Patrick’s Day meal with our Irish-themed special menu, with a Live fiddle player. 12 p.m. 928-779-7900 • flagstaff.littleamerica.com

• Monday, March 17 St. Patty’s Day, Mother Road Brewing. Join us for live music, and beer and food
specials! 11 a.m. 928-774-9139 • motherroadbeer.com

Northern Arizona Interfaith Council announces upcoming meetings March 18, 20, 24; May 1

by Community Contributor • March 13, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Northern Arizona Interfaith Council announces upcoming meetings March 18, 20, 24; May 1.

RSVP to naic.iaf@gmail.com

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: March 10-14, 2025

by Community Contributor • March 13, 2025 • Comments Off

Last Evening Program by Astronomer-in-Residence, Stephen Hummel

The Weird World of Upper Atmospheric Lightning
Thursday, March 13 | 7:30 – 8:30 pm | Visitor Center Theater

On rare occasions, under dark night skies, high above powerful thunderstorms, strange flashes of red and blue light leap skyward, forming dramatic, jellyfish-like shapes. These mysterious phenomena, known as sprites, are still poorly understood by science. In his final evening program, Stephen Hummel will explore how these events form and offer tips on how you might catch a glimpse of them yourself.

Sign up for an Art Workshop at Sedona Arts Center

by Community Contributor • March 13, 2025 • Comments Off

Do You Know About Our Scholarships Program?

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

City launches Connect Flagstaff: new community information and engagement platform

by Community Contributor • March 13, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF —The City of Flagstaff has launched a new community information and engagement platform called Connect Flagstaff. This new site provides opportunities for residents to engage in various City surveys and other engagement initiatives, while also providing information on ongoing and longer-term projects in our community.

Residents are invited to engage on the Connect Flagstaff site by participating in open projects to share thoughts and feedback with City staff. While residents do not need to register to participate in some projects, registration offers the ability to select geographical areas and topics of interest and the ability to sign up to receive customized future notifications.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Coalition Partners — Are you participating in Arizona Gives Day on April 1, 2025?

by Community Contributor • March 12, 2025 • Comments Off

By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth

COCONINO COUNTY — CCC&Y member partners have an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and programs throughout Northern Arizona by taking part in the annual Arizona Gives Day on April 1, 2025.

Some of the Coalition partners currently taking part on Arizona Gives Day include:

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Flagstaff Family Food Center —

… FFFC believes that communities can truly thrive only when the essential needs of all members are met. The Food Center is a reliable food source for thousands of people in our communities, improving physical and mental health and resilience by reducing food insecurity.

Donate here

Flagstaff STEM City ‘STEMMY Awards Ceremony’ rescheduled to March 19

by Community Contributor • March 12, 2025 • Comments Off

The STEMMY Awards are back on!

Please join us on Wednesday, March 19 at 6pm for our STEMMY Award Ceremony!

Flagstaff STEM City will host the annual STEMMY Awards Ceremony at the Coconino Center for the Arts to honor the outstanding students, educators, businesses, and organizations leading the way in STEM innovation.

This year, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Amanda Bosh, Executive Director of Lowell Observatory, as our keynote speaker. Dr. Bosh brings a wealth of experience in planetary science and education, making this an event you won’t want to miss!

Join us in celebrating our incredible finalists and the impact they have on STEM education and outreach in our community.

City of Flagstaff water reclamation facility certified in ADEQ’s Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program

by Community Contributor • March 12, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has awarded Bronze Level to the City of Flagstaff Rio de Flag Water Reclamation Facility in their Voluntary Environmental Stewardship Program.

Bronze Level recognizes organizations that demonstrate strong environmental compliance and go beyond legal requirements to protect human and environmental health. To qualify, regulated facilities must have zero violations on record with any environmental regulatory agency for the past three years.

Flagstaff Family Food Center announces 2024 Northern Arizona Food Equity Report is now available

by Community Contributor • March 11, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Discover how the Flagstaff Family Food Center is working to ensure that EVERYONE in our community has access to nutritious, affordable food. This report highlights key insights, challenges, and the steps we’re taking to fight food insecurity across northern Arizona.

Let’s build a more equitable future—one meal at a time.

City of Flagstaff unveils key findings from ‘Art, Culture, Science and the Future of Flagstaff’ report

by Community Contributor • March 11, 2025 • Comments Off

The report addresses core questions about how well existing programs serve the community, offering key insights into their successes, areas for improvement and the broader aspirations of residents. It highlights successful initiatives while identifying strategic opportunities with insights from peer cities. Additionally, the study emphasizes Flagstaff’s strong commitment to fostering a thriving arts and culture scene.

County Delegation has a Productive Trip to Washington D.C.

by Community Contributor • March 10, 2025 • Comments Off

Coconino County elected officials and leadership visited Washington D.C. to attend the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Legislative Conference, as well as visit with key members of Arizona’s Congressional delegation and Federal partners. The goals of the visits to…

Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library — Happening at Your Library Week of Week of 3/10/25

by Community Contributor • March 10, 2025 • Comments Off

View this email in your browser March 10th, 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…

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.

Coconino County provides Court and Health Services in Tuba City on March 21

by Community Contributor • March 7, 2025 • Comments Off

The Superior Court in Coconino County will provide walk-in services and conduct hearings starting at 10 a.m. The Court will be able to assist with quashing outstanding warrants, applying for marriage licenses or passports, filing documents, reviewing court records and paying any outstanding Superior Court fines or fees. Please note, any payments would need to be made with cash, a money order, or a cashier’s check.

The Coconino County Attorney’s office will have applications available for marijuana conviction expungement.

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.

NAU Ethnic Studies Program to present ‘Wings of Change: Our Narratives Reclaimed’ art exhibit with reception on March 26

by Community Contributor • March 7, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — NAU Ethnic Studies Program will present “Wings of Change: Our Narratives Reclaimed” art exhibit with artist reception from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at SBS West Suite 100. The exhibit will be on view through April 28.

Featuring artwork by Ethnic Studies 160 and 100 classes, Ponderosa High School, Leupp Public Schools and T-schools.

Art Classes at Sedona Arts Center

by Community Contributor • March 7, 2025 • Comments Off

Do You Know About Our Scholarships Program?

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.

Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA) — Connecting with Site Selectors

by Community Contributor • March 7, 2025 • Comments Off

Later this month, Winslow Economic Development Director Jack Fitchett and I will attend the annual conference of the Site Selector Guild, the only association of the world’s foremost professional site selection consultants.

The influence of site selectors is becoming more critical as companies navigate complex factors from local and state regulations, available talent pools, zoning considerations, and more in the decision-making process.

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.

Discover Flagstaff — Join Us for an Unforgettable Weekend! — Snow Jamz, Arizona Snowbowl on March 8, 9

by Community Contributor • March 6, 2025 • Comments Off

Get ready for a weekend packed with live music, high-energy DJs, and non-stop fun across multiple lodges, each offering a unique sound and experience. 9 a.m.

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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.”

Coconino County District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler — Virtual Navajo Nation Broadband Deployment & Implementation Meeting to be held on March 12

by Community Contributor • March 3, 2025 • Comments Off

We are pleased to share the latest information from the Navajo Nation Broadband Office about the upcoming Navajo Nation Broadband Deployment and Implementation Meeting. This meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2025, in Tse Bonito, NM. In-person and virtual attendance options will be available to ensure full accessibility for all participants.

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.

NAU Ethnic Studies Program to present ‘Wings of Change: Our Narratives Reclaimed’ art exhibit with reception on March 26

by Community Contributor • March 1, 2025 • Comments Off

Featuring artwork by Ethnic Studies 160 and 100 classes, Ponderosa High School, Leupp Public Schools and T-schools.

NAU to present discussion ‘Guantanamo Bay Camps: Specters and Futures’ on March 5, other upcoming events

by Community Contributor • March 1, 2025 • Comments Off

NAU presentation “Guantanamo Bay Camps ‚ Specters and Futures” on March 5; Disappeared Opening Reception on March 7 — Click here to see more information

Center for the Future of Arizona — Northern Arizona teens champion mental health through virtual Internship

by Community Contributor • February 28, 2025 • Comments Off

Navajo County students pose with United Way of Northern Arizona President and CEO Liz Archuleta after receiving awards from UWNA for their outstanding contributions.

High school students Bobbi Seaton and Tyra Dixon of Navajo County helped advance The Arizona We Want by envisioning a data-driven solution to improve teen mental health. Through a paid virtual internship with CFA’s Arizona Pathways to Prosperity and the Work-Based Learning Alliance, they worked alongside a mentor from United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA), gaining hands-on experience that resulted in much more than resume-building.

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

Consumers taking part in ‘Buy Nothing Day’ on Feb. 28

by Community Contributor • February 28, 2025 • Comments Off

NATIONAL — A variety of organizations are planning for a national “No Buy Day” to protest what they believe is corporate greed, along with efforts by corporations to scale back their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts (DEI), which they say is led by the Trump administration.

CBS News has reported the economic boycott has been spreading on social media (see link below).

In Arizona, the Arizona Republic reported the following “companies have rolled back DEI in the past year:”

2025 Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced

by Community Contributor • February 28, 2025 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Superintendent of Schools, Cheryl Mango-Paget, proudly congratulates the exceptional educators selected as finalists for the prestigious Coconino County Teacher of the Year and Coconino County Rookie Teacher of the Year awards.

The winners will be unveiled at the highly anticipated 12th Annual Coconino County Teacher of the Year Awards on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the High Country Conference Center in Flagstaff.

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.

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