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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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And so it begins… the 31st annual Flagstaff Festival of Science begins on Sept. 18

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We are very pleased to kick off the 31st annual Flagstaff Festival of Science–also known as the “Best 10 Days of the Year”–on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020.  

Here is a brief overview of some of this weekend’s events. Visit our website at Scifest.org for the full list of more than 60 activities, and remember, everything is free!

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Check out these NEW Online Art Classes through Sedona Arts Center!

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Painting the Urban Landscape with Pastels
An Online Workshop with Nancie King Mertz
December 4 – 6, 2020

The urban landscape is a rich motif to explore composition in value and color. Pastels give us the direct immediacy of a drawing and the rich, organic pigment of oil paint. Through the Zoom platform, Nancie will share her rapid methods for simplifying cityscapes to get past the complexities of this sometimes intimidating motif.

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Coconino Center for the Arts — PARCHED On View Every Day of the Festival of Science! Sept 18 – 27, 2020

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The Coconino Center for the Arts has safely reopened with our signature exhibition PARCHED: The Art of Water in the Southwest!  Time slots for *limited in-person viewing of the exhibition are open every day of the Flagstaff Festival of Science, September 18-27, 2020

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District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s Weekly Update — Navajo Business Economic Relief Grant & Navajo Artisans Economic Relief Grant

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The Navajo Business Economic Relief Grant is to assist Navajo businesses facing financial hardship and/or business interruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic with financial assistance for necessary expenditures. This grant is designed to provide a direct incentive for small businesses to keep their employees on the payroll, provide for economic assistance with operating expenses and promote overall economic stability to those businesses facing the impacts of closure due to the COVID-19
pandemic.

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The Red Cross needs YOUR help

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There is a need for volunteers to support the American Red Cross response to disasters like Hurricanes Laura and Sally and the wildfires that are raging out west. As you are aware 2020 has presented us with a series of unprecedented disasters with the added challenge of operating during a global pandemic. The Red Cross is up for the challenge to respond to disasters both here in Arizona and across the country, but we need the help of our community to bolster our available workforce.

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Coconino County Community Development receives Department of Defense grant

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Coconino County Community Development was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $920,000 from the Office of Economic Adjustment through the Department of Defense. This grant will allow for the implementation of key strategies to protect the missions of military installations at Camp Navajo and the Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station (NOFS), and will promote awareness of its activities in the community. These strategies were identified as priorities from a Joint Land Use Study that was concluded approximately one year ago. 

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ECoNA — Senator McSally Meets with Advisory Council

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Last week, members of the ECoNA Board and Advisory Council met via teleconference with U.S. Senator Martha McSally to talk about the state of our recovery, chances for a new stimulus package and the resurgence of manufacturing in Arizona.

The lunchtime discussion was just one day before a major vote on the Republicans proposed “slimmed” down relief package, a $500 billion plan that ultimately was blocked by Senate Democrats the following day.

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Lane restrictions continue on SR 64 north of Williams through Sept. 22

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The Arizona Department of Transportation advises northern Arizona drivers of ongoing lane restrictions on State Route 64 north of Williams.

The work is scheduled on north- and southbound SR 64 during the following times and locations:

Between Valle (milepost 213) and Tusayan (milepost 235) daily from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Thursday, Sept. 17.
In the town of Tusayan between mileposts 235 and 237 overnight from 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, to 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22.

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District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Coconino County Community Development receives Department of Defense Grant

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Coconino County Community Development was recently awarded a grant in the amount of $920,000 from the Office of Economic Adjustment through the Department of Defense. This grant will allow for the implementation of key strategies to protect the missions of military installations at Camp Navajo and the Naval Observatory Flagstaff Station (NOFS), and will promote awareness of its activities in the community. These strategies were identified as priorities from a Joint Land Use Study that was concluded approximately one year ago.

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

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CCC&Y will present 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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District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Don’t forget to fill out the 2020 Census!

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Currently only 44.2% 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!

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District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Flu Vaccinations offered at Coconino County Health and Human Services

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Seasonal influenza vaccine is being offered at the Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff. Drive-up and Walk-up Flu Vaccination Clinics will be held every Friday beginning September 11 and every other Saturday beginning September 12 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. No appointment is needed. Masks or face coverings are required.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccination as the first step in protecting against flu viruses. It is strongly recommended that everyone 6 months old and over get a flu shot each year. 

The cost for a flu vaccination at the CCHHS Clinic is $30. CCHHS is contracted with most major insurance carriers. As a courtesy, CCHHS will bill the insurance carrier, but those seeking a flu shot should check with their insurance provider to determine whether they are covered.

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

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As the nation pauses to honor the sacrifices of those who died on Sept. 11, 2001, there can be no better example of how America reacted to the tragic events that day with a renewed sense of patriotism and dedication to the phrase “Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness.”

America came together following that tragic day, as we need to come together again to honor their sacrifices by taking part in American Democracy by filling out U.S. Census forms by Sept. 30, 2020 and doing everything possible to make sure your VOTE COUNTS in during the Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020 general election

During the next few weeks we will highlight the need for our reading audience to take action as these deadlines rapidly approach.

Click here to see the Self-Response Rates Map for Northern Arizona and the rest of the United States.

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City of Flagstaff enters Phase 3 of COVID reopening

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The city of Flagstaff entered Phase 3 of its COVID-19 Reentry Plan. The move to Phase 3 was predicated on the number of new cases, hospitalizations and COVID related deaths continuing on a downward trajectory for four or more weeks, the demonstrated ability to follow CDC guidelines, ability to care for the seriously ill and providing testing, monitoring and contact tracing. Under Phase 3, the city will begin a limited reopening of city facilities and amenities. Face coverings are required in city facilities.

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Sedona Arts Center — Flash Sale!  New Fall Catalog is Available Online! New Featured Artists Video!

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FLASH BRONZE SALE!

15% OFF ALL BRONZE SCULPTURES
NOW through September 13 ONLY!
Shop in-person at our Fine Art Gallery in Uptown, Sedona
Now Open 10 – 5, Wednesdays – Sundays
Or use coupon code: Bronze15 at checkout online!
Explore the bronzes available in our online gallery

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Flu Vaccinations offered at Coconino County Health and Human Services

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Seasonal influenza vaccine is being offered at the Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff.

Seasonal influenza vaccine is being offered at the Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) Clinic, 2625 N. King Street, Flagstaff.  Drive-up and Walk-up Flu Vaccination Clinics will be held every Friday beginning September 11 and every other Saturday beginning September 12 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. No appointment is needed.  Masks or face coverings are required.

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