January 15, 2019 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up! Share Forward District 5 Highlights…
Eligibility for Free or Reduced-Price School Meals During the Shutdown
CLICK HERE for the entire e-newsletter WASHINGTON, D.C. — Families can apply for free or reduced-price school meals at any point during the school year. This is a long-standing rule to reflect the many changes in families’ economic circumstances that can…
Helicopter logging operations in Dry Lake Hills and Mt. Elden areas
FLAGSTAFF — Ground crews have started necessary preparation work for helicopter logging in the Mt. Elden and Dry Lake Hills areas of the Flagstaff Watershed Protection Project (FWPP). Beginning in mid-January, helicopter flight operations will be visible as the helicopter lifts…
Funds for social services in Flagstaff
FLAGSTAFF — Applications for the city of Flagstaff’s Fiscal Year 2019-2020 general funds for social services are now available. Any non-profit (501c3) organization providing health and human services in the city of Flagstaff is eligible to apply. Applications must be…
Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update for Jan. 14 — Next PTO Meeting Super Bowl Potluck on Jan. 23
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Supervisors recognize Fourth Grade Water Ethic Contest winners
FLAGSTAFF — Art submissions are utilized for promoting water stewardship throughout northern Arizona. Posters are created for classrooms, events, presentations and are developed into bathroom water awareness signs. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors, the Coconino County Sustainable Building Program, the…
Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad
Información de Interés para la Comunidad Conoce la Guía Paisano – Invierno 2018: ¿Te interesa participar en el programa de intercambio de maestros en EUA? Visita: http://www.dgri.sep.gob.mx/probem.html Consulta los materiales aquí: https://bit.ly/2SGDkVOhttps://bit.ly/2SGDkVO Lazos es un servicio del IME que contiene…
The Comet update for Jan. 11 — Coconino Community College’s Stellar Newsletter
Coconino Community College‘s Stellar Newsletter Sharing the news throughout northern Arizona about what’s happening at your Community College. Coconino Community College: Education that works for you. Visit our website A quick word from the President As with many of you, I…
Guest commentary: Chores serve as learning moments for toddlers and preschoolers
FLAGSTAFF — As 2019 begins, millions of Americans set goals for themselves on things they would like to do or improve this year. For parents and caregivers of toddlers and preschoolers, this New Year’s tradition offers a wonderful opportunity to expand…
KNAU update for Jan. 11 — Grand Canyon Officials Meet with Local Community About Shutdown Effects
Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – January 11th, 2019 Grand…
Volunteers needed for Point-in-Time (PIT) Count from Jan. 23 through 27
FLAGSTAFF — Volunteers are needed for the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count for 2019. What is the Point in Time Count? The Point-in-Time (PIT) count is a count of sheltered and unsheltered homeless persons on a single night in January. HUD requires that…
Flagstaff to begin recycle check-ups
FLAGSTAFF — In an effort to decrease Flagstaff’s recycling contamination rates, city staff and trained volunteers will begin inspecting the contents of residents’ recycling bins. On the days of recycling service, residents may see staff or volunteers looking in neighborhood recycling…
Community Services announces new hours at Williams Social Service Office
Coconino County Community Services announces new hours and days of service at the Williams office at 850 W. Grant St. Starting Jan. 15, 2019, the Williams office will be open on Tuesday and Thursday every week and will take applications…
ECoNA update for Jan. 10 — Telecommuting’s Impact Continues to Grow
Click here for more information A recent report on the state of telecommuting shows that it’s continuing to have an outsized impact on the American workforce. According to the 2017 State of Telecommuting Report, regular telecommuting grew…
Expect More Arizona update for Jan. 10 — New Report Outlines Vision, Priorities for Education Funding
We recently shared new poll results that show education funding remains a top concern among Arizona voters. In response to the ongoing and increasing need to address education funding in Arizona, representatives of more than 80 education, business and community organizations…
Sedona Arts Center update for Jan. 10 — 2019 Member Opportunities
Click here for the entire e-newsletter sedona arts center 2019 Member Opportunities 2019 Members’ Co-op Exhibition & Sale February 1–18, 2019 Sign up to exhibit at the Sedona Arts Center Theatre Studio during the Members’ Winter Co-op Exhibition &…
Flagstaff Convention & Visitors Bureau update for Jan. 10 — Night at the Museum: Centennials Cocktail Party, Pioneer Museum on Jan. 11
Click here for the entire e-newsletter This Week’s Happening Highlights The Flagstaff CVB 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…
Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth update for Jan. 9 — Child advocate (and CCC&Y board member) Lina Wallen named Female Citizen of the Year
Click here for the entire e-newsletter Weekly Newsletter Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 Connections Spotlight Child advocate (and CCC&Y board member) Lina Wallen named Female Citizen of the Year Lina Wallen did not believe it when she received a call…
Annual Point in Time Count starts Jan. 20
FLAGSTAFF — The annual Point in Time Count (PIT) will take place starting on the night of Jan. 22 throughout the city of Flagstaff. This count documents the number of unsheltered people experiencing homelessness at a single point in time and…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Jan. 9 — We must protect a free and open internet
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, Nothing is more important to me that empowering Arizona communities, businesses, and families to succeed. That includes investing…
City of Flagstaff announces Director of the Year award
FLAGSTAFF — The city of Flagstaff announces Public Works Director Andy Bertelsen as this year’s recipient of the Mary Jo Jenkins’ Outstanding Director of the Year award. The award is given in honor of the late Mary Jo Jenkins, the city…
First Things First update for Jan. 8 — Can you spoil a baby?
January 2019 Can you spoil a baby? You have a lot to worry about when you have a newborn. Things like feedings and diaper changes and if you’ll ever get a good night’s sleep again. But there’s one thing you…
District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s update for Jan. 7 — Supervisor Lena Fowler graduates from NACo High Performance Leadership Academy
January 7, 2018 Please take a moment to read some of the latest news and upcoming events within Coconino County and it’s surrounding areas. Feel free to share this e-newsletter and encourage others to sign up! Share Forward District 5 Highlights…
NAU’s Trujillo on team discovering farthest solar system object ever seen
By NAU News A team of astronomers, including Northern Arizona University scientist Chad Trujillo, earlier this week announced their discovery of an object at about 120 astronomical units (AU) from Earth—the farthest observed object in the solar system. One AU…
Consulado General de México en Phoenix: Eventos de Interés Para La Comunidad
Información de Interés para la Comunidad Conoce la Guía Paisano – Invierno 2018: ¿Te interesa participar en el programa de intercambio de maestros en EUA? Visita: http://www.dgri.sep.gob.mx/probem.html ¡La antigua Mesoamérica está en Phoenix! No te pierdas la exibición “Teotihuacan: City of Water,…
From CCC to the workforce in Page
PAGE — Clogged sink. Refrigerator on the fritz. Heating units acting up. Bathtubs misbehaving. It’s all in a day’s work for Page resident Johnsie Judy. Judy is a maintenance technician at seven motel properties in Page – all owned by the…
U.S. Rep. Tom O’Halleran update for Jan. 4 — This reckless government shutdown must end
Click here for the entire e-newsletter WEBSITE | MEET TOM | CONTACT | ISSUES | NEWSROOM | HELPING YOU Dear Friend, Last month, politicians in Washington allowed hyper-partisan gridlock to get in the way of a bipartisan funding bill that…
KNAU update for Jan. 4 — Grand Canyon Celebrates 100 Years as a National Park in 2019
Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – January 4th, 2019 The…
Sedona Arts Center update for Jan. 3 — New Year Features Renowned Sedona Artists in Special Exhibition at Sedona Arts Center
New Year Features Renowned Sedona Artists in Special Exhibition at Sedona Arts Center January 4–February 26, 2019 Artists Reception January 4, from 5 to 8pmSedona Arts Center is hosting an extraordinary legacy art exhibition in their Fine Art Gallery from…
Lloyd Hammonds continues as CCC District Governing Board member for Page District
FLAGSTAFF — Lloyd Hammonds has been elected for another term to the Coconino Community College District Governing Board. Hammonds was sworn in during a small ceremony Tuesday, Dec. 11, at CCC in Page. Coconino Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey officiated,…