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ECoNA — Happy Manufacturing Month

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Welcome to Manufacturing Month!

Nationwide, the industry uses the month of October to showcase the potential of modern manufacturing and generate interest in manufacturing careers. According to the Manufacturing Institute, the sector will be looking to fill 4.6 million high-skill and high-paying jobs over the next decade.

Northern Arizona has a wide range of manufacturing businesses in the region, from the area’s largest private employer, W.L. Gore, to smaller companies producing everything from defense products to spices.

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Museum of Northern Arizona — October activities at MNA

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Even epic exhibitions must end. After an amazing year, “The Force Is With Our People” exhibition is in its final month. This exhibition of Native art inspired by Star Wars opened last October to a gallery packed with museum members, Stormtroopers, Ewoks, and Tusken raiders. It went on to receive national and international attention and was recognized with a Viola Award for Excellence in Visual Arts. If you still haven’t seen “The Force Is With Our People” or were meaning to come see it again with friends, I encourage you to come before it closes on October 25.

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District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Census submissions extended to Oct. 5

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The Census Bureau has received a slight extension for the 2020 Census and will complete their counting efforts on October 5.

Coconino County urges all residents to complete the Census which can be done in less than 10 minutes. The Census can be completed in a variety of ways, including online at https://my2020census.gov/ or by calling 1-844-330-2020.

 The current self-response rate in Coconino County is 45.6% as of today, while the rest of Arizona is at 63.2%.

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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Registration continues for CCC&Y’s presentation of Kevin Campbell’s ‘Self-Healing Communities — A Continued Conversation’ on Oct. 7

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Registration continues for CCC&Y’s presentation of Kevin Campbell’s “Self-Healing Communities — A Continued Conversation,” from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020.

“The starting point for Self -Healing Communities is the recognition of the connection between how we live individually and together. We have built social welfare and health systems on the ideas of needs and services. This approach located problems and solutions within individuals obscuring the need to address structural factors. Our “helping” systems often reflect this view, increasingly defining power imbalances as personal imbalances, resulting in the medicalizing of inequitable experience rather than organizing and supporting people to live socially, environmentally and economically secure lives without depending on systems.”

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Discover Flagstaff — Find virtual events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

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Discover Flagstaff publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and storefronts, and also available at the Flagstaff Visitor Center. Below are some highlights. For a complete printable pdf list of events click below.

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Sedona Arts Center — We just added NEW Online Art Workshops!

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Sedona Arts Center’s Online Workshops are perfect for students who are interested in taking one of our educational opportunities, but are unable to travel. These learning opportunities provide a well-rounded experience in various visual art mediums.

Our workshops are live online learning experiences with one-on-one interaction between student and instructor. Visit us online to learn more about all of our online classes!

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Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Información de interes para la comunidad

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El Consulado General de México en Phoenix trabaja de manera continua para asistir y proteger a la comunidad de origen mexicano que reside en Arizona. 
 
Nuestros procesos de atención al público han cambiado para adaptarnos a las nuevas medidas sanitarias por Covid-19. 

En este Boletín Informativo podrás encontrar la información más actualizada sobre los nuevos procesos en el Consulado al 28 de septiembre del 2020. 

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District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — 5 days left to fill out the 2020 Census!

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There are just five days remaining to complete the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau will complete their counting efforts on September 30.

Coconino County urges all residents to complete the Census which can be done in less than 10 minutes. The Census can be completed in a variety of ways, including online at https://my2020census.gov/ or by calling 1-844-330-2020. The current self-response rate in Coconino County is 45.2% as of today, while the rest of Arizona is at 63.2%.  

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Bilingual commentary — No time to stop filling out U.S. Census form, registering to vote

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The year 2020 will go down as one of the most challenging years this nation has faced. A continuing pandemic, large nationwide demonstrations for civil rights, a contentious election campaign season — all during a time when the nation was attempting to complete the 2020 Census

Now, there is word that the Sept. 30 deadline to complete the Census may be pushed back to its original Oct. 31, 2020 pandemic-altered deadline: Please see — CNN —  Federal judge orders nationwide 2020 census counting to continue through October 31.

But since the ruling is subject to appeal, and nothing else appears predictable during 2020, it would be best to continue to fill out those Census forms as quickly as possible.

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CCC alum Jerrel Singer paints Navajo Nation home

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The deep reds, oranges, purples and blues evoke a taste of dust, a dry feeling, a sense of expansiveness.

The art of Coconino Community College alum Jerrel Singer sings a heartfelt song of his Navajo Nation home of Gray Mountain and Cameron and what home means to him.

“Mostly, they’re places people don’t see much of the time because they’re literally driving by to get somewhere else,” Singer says.

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Don’t Miss the Final Events of the 2020 Flagstaff Festival of Science This Weekend!

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Don’t Miss the Final Events of the 2020 Flagstaff Festival of Science This Weekend!

Last Chance to Celebrate the Superpowers of Science

Hello, Festival Fans!

The 31st annual Flagstaff Festival of Science is nearly over, with a full week of activities come and gone, but there are still many events coming up this weekend to help you to indulge your curiosity and satisfy your yearning to learn!

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Flagstaff named first Arizona water utility on Alliance for Water Efficiency Leaderboard

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The city of Flagstaff was named to the Alliance for Water Efficiency’s Leaderboard on Sept. 23, 2020. This achievement is due to the city’s efforts developing and running an exemplary water conservation program. The city of Flagstaff Water Services Division is the first and only Arizona water utility on the leaderboard.

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District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — 7 days left to fill out the 2020 Census!

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There are just seven days remaining to complete the 2020 Census. The Census Bureau will complete their counting efforts on September 30.

Coconino County urges all residents to complete the Census which can be done in less than 10 minutes. The Census can be completed in a variety of ways, including online at https://my2020census.gov/ or by calling 1-844-330-2020. The current self-response rate in Coconino County is 45.2% as of today, while the rest of Arizona is at 63.2%.  

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Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Candidates are addressing youth education, child welfare issues with CCC&Y’s Candidate Questionnaire Webpage

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Questionnaire webpage provides voters opportunity for one-stop information. Candidate questionnaires to be updated at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Candidates for elected office through Coconino County and statewide are addressing youth education and child welfare issues with Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth’s Candidate Questionnaire Webpage.

CCC&Y is once again providing its one-stop webpage featuring information from candidates impacting the county.

The Coalition sincerely appreciates candidates’ willingness to run for public office. Please know that the Coalition has gratitude for your public service and the sacrifices this requires.

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Discover Flagstaff — Find virtual events with Flagstaff 365 Happenings

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‌ ‌ ‌ September 24-30, 2020 This Week’s Virtual Highlights Discover Flagstaff publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. It is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and storefronts, and also available at the Flagstaff Visitor Center. Below…

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Coconino County, Flagstaff City Government to host Public Telephone Town Hall on Census on Sept. 23

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Coconino County and Flagstaff City Government are hosting a Public Telephone Town Hall to answer your questions about the 2020 Census efforts on Wednesday, September 23rd at 6:30PM.

There are less than 2 weeks left to complete your Census ensuring Coconino County has fair representation and federal funding for the next decade.

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District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — 9 days left to fill out the 2020 Census!

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Currently only 45.1% of Coconino County residents have filled out the 2020 Census. This is worrisome because this can result in a SEVERE under count if more of our community members do not respond. The Census is important because it ensures that Coconino County receives federal funds for things like Public Safety, Schools, Roads and Infrastructure, Medicare and Medicaid, and more!

The Census also determines how many seats each state gets in the House of Representatives. It’s important to remember the following when filling out the 2020 Census:

Count everyone who is living in your house on or after 04/01/20 on your census form
The census DOES NOT ask about citizenship
All information collected is required BY LAW to be kept confidential
Make sure to include children and babies when filling out your census
EVERYONE COUNTS!

You count. Your families count. Your neighbors count.

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CCC — A quick word from the President

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Even during this challenging period in our lives, Coconino Community College is making amazing things happen in Coconino County. 

The semester is off to a great start, and even though enrollment may not be quite where it was before, faculty and staff across the entire district are working hard to help the semester be a great experience for our students. 

I have discovered that our success lies in the teamwork taking place across the college through a virtual format, along with a new problem-solving perspective brought about by this pandemic. We cannot do things the way we have always done them, because so many things in our world are different and changing daily.

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2020 Hispanic Heritage Month Continues in Coconino County

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The Coconino County Board of Supervisors recently proclaimed September 15 – October 15 to be Hispanic Heritage Month. Coconino County recognizes and honors the important contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in our community, said District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta.

The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council is offering a number of interactive events throughout the month that are open to the public. We invite you to join! See below for a calendar of events taking place this month!

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Bilingual commentary — Deadline approaching to compete Census, register to vote

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With less than a half-month to go, Coconino County still lags behind its  U.S. Census 2010 self-response rate.

Okay procrastinators, time to get going!!!

The time is now to fill out U.S. Census forms by Sept. 30, 2020 and also do everything possible to make sure your VOTE COUNTS in during the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 general election

As of Sept. 17, 2020, Coconino County reported a total self-response rate of 44.9 percent, down from from 51.0 percent from a year ago. The news is event worse for the Navajo Nation, which has reported 19.9 percent self-response rate as of Sept. 17, 2020, down from 29.4 percent in 2010.

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Latin American Studies, NAU No More Deaths to present journalist Todd Miller during Zoom presentation on Sept. 21

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The NAU Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, Latin American Studies, and NAU No More Deaths announce journalist Todd Miller will provide a presentation via zoom on Monday, September 21 at 5pm.

Todd Miller is an independent journalist living in Tucson. His work has appeared in many media outlets, including the New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, and The Nation. He is the author of three excellent books: Border Patrol Nation: Dispatches from the Frontlines of Homeland Security; Storming the Wall: Climate Change, Migration and Homeland Security; and his newest book Empire of Borders: The Expansion of the US Border Around the World.

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District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Saliva-based COVID-19 Testing Available

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Saliva-based COVID-19 testing will be available at Fort Tuthill beginning on September 8th. A few items to note for those seeking testing:

📍Children under 5 years old cannot receive saliva tests. 
📍Nasopharyngeal testing will continue to be available for individuals under the required age and those who prefer the swab test. 
📍Those seeking COVID-19 saliva testing are asked to abstain from food or drink for 30 minutes prior to the test.

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NAU News — Student Spotlight: Ayla Martinez

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Ayla Martinez, graduate researcher with the Center for Ecosystem Science and Society will join “Picture a Scientist,” a panel discussion presented during the Flagstaff Festival of Science. The panel, composed of active Flagstaff scientists at a variety of career stages, will discuss their diverse experiences navigating STEM fields. The discussion will be held via Zoom at 4 p.m. on Sept. 20.

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