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Get your tickets now to hear two powerful speakers at CCC&Y 2025 Conference at Lowell Observatory on Sept. 9

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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. 

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Sept. 14 — Coconino Center for the Arts — ‘Thollem McDonas Presented by Interference Series’

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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)

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Bilingual report — Sunnyside Neighborhood Association to hold 22nd annual Fiesta de Independencia Celebration at Flagstaff Mall on Sept. 14

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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.

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Arizona Clinical Trials — VEN Centers to hold Community Open House in Flagstaff on Sept. 18

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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.

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Coconino Center for the Arts — Route 66 Diner Theater – Tickets Available Now! (Sept. 27)

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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.

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City hosting open house events for the Flagstaff Carbon Neutrality Plan on Oct. 1

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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. 

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Open house invitation for Community Wildfire Protection Plan for Rural Fire Districts and Tribal Com to be held Oct. 1

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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.

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NAU Hispanic/Latine Heritage Month Tailgate Party to be held at Walkup Skydome on Oct. 4

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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.

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City of Flagstaff to hold Flagstaff Regional Plan 2045 meeting Oct. 9

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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.

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The Sedona Plein Air Festival starts Oct. 20

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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.

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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

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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.

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Flagstaff Community invited to share comments on automated license plate reader cameras program on Oct. 28

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FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff City Council discussed the use of automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras in Flagstaff during the Sept 2 Council meeting. Such cameras are currently in use in Flagstaff and are provided by a contract between the City of Flagstaff and Flock Safety. During the Sept. 2 meeting, Council supported having a future public discussion on the use of ALPR cameras in Flagstaff. The Council also voted to postpone action on an amendment to Flagstaff’s contract with Flock Safety. Flagstaff’s current contract with Flock Safety will remain active in the meantime. 

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Coconino Community College to present course on ‘Exploring Flagstaff’s Latino Heritage and Community’ with Eva Barraza on Oct. 30

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FLAGSTAFF — Dive into the rich and diverse stories of the Latino communities — Mexican, Basque, Spanish, Chicano — that have shaped the vibrant tapestry of Flagstaff. This interactive course offers a dynamic introduction to the people, traditions, industries, and historic sites that have played a vital role in the city’s development.

This course meets on four Thursdays from 3:30 to 5 p.m.: Oct. 9, 16, 23, 30. $40 registration fee.

From prominent families and community celebrations to hidden histories and cultural legacies, you’ll uncover the often-overlooked contributions that continue to define the beauty, strength, and spirit of Flagstaff. Whether you’re new to the area or a lifelong resident, this journey through local heritage will deepen your connection to the city and its multicultural roots.

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The Haunted Ice House Chills and Thrills this Halloween season on Oct. 31

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FLAGSTAFF — This October, the Historic Ice House will transform from a relic of the past into the region’s most chilling haunted attraction: The Haunted Ice House, presented by Culture Connection AZ. Once a working ice factory before home refrigeration became common, the building will serve as the eerie backdrop for a terrifying immersive experience filled with dark history, sinister characters, and unforgettable scares.

Led by a tour guide, guests will encounter bloodcurdling thrills along their journey, and just might meet some of the Ice House’s most infamous spirits, such as The Hookman. Once an ice factory worker in the Ice House, he became obsessed with the steel hooks used to move massive ice blocks. Until one day his obsession turned sadistic…They say you can still hear the faint metallic screech of his hook and feel the chill of his wrath.

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NAU Choral Studies to present ‘Abya Yala’ – Matices Latin Ensemble on Nov. 5

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I’m very excited to be working with NAU’s Kitt School of Music on the Southwest premiere of my latest composition, Abya Yala Choral Suite. This multilingual composition is the result of many months of research and collaborative work with different poets in Latin America, in an attempt to vindicate historically discriminated languages and communities throughout Abya Yala.

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Stuff the Bus food drive event at Plaza Safeway to be held on Nov. 8

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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz – This holiday season, help fill a bus with hope! The City of Flagstaff, Coconino County, and Mountain Line are teaming up to collect food and financial donations for the Flagstaff Family Food Center. The Stuff the Bus event will take place at the Safeway at 1201 S Plaza Way on Saturday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Donations will also be accepted at the Safeway on Plaza Way on Sunday, Nov. 9 as well as at the Safeway at 1500 E Cedar Ave on Saturday and Sunday. Volunteers will have shopping lists available to indicate the food items of greatest need.

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Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) presenting ‘Creating a Stronger Flagstaff In-person Presentation and Q&A with Edward Erfurt, Strong Towns’ on Nov. 13

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I’m excited to tell you about the second event in our Community Speaker Series: “Creating a Stronger Flagstaff” featuring Edward Erfurt from the national organization Strong Towns. This event is free and open to everyone who wants to learn how we can work together to create a more livable and affordable Flagstaff. 

Mr. Erufurt is the Chief Technical Advisor at Strong Towns and a trained architect and urban designer. He will talk about community-focused city processes, zoning codes, and development patterns that result in more affordable housing, sustainable development patterns, walkability, and public transit that results in thriving neighborhoods and communities.

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CCA & SOSTA partner exhibition ‘One Blood at the Precipice’ opens with reception on Nov. 14. Other upcoming exhibits

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BECOME A MEMBER Exhibitions Concerts & Events Workshops One Blood at the Precipice Reception CCA & SOSTA present Frederica Hall: One Blood at the Precipice Reception Date/Time: Friday, November 14, 4-6pm; artist performance at 4:45pm Location: Sosta Restaurant, 413 N.…

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Coconino County Comprehensive Plan Public Hearingson Nov. 18

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OPEN HOUSE: Thursday, October 30, 2025, 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Thomas Auditorium, 2500 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff, AZ  86001

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PUBLIC HEARING: November 18, 2025, 6:00 p.m., 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, AZ  86001, and online.  The agenda and staff report will be posted prior to the hearing on https://www.coconino.az.gov/AgendaCenter.  

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Public hearing set for Coconino County’s updated Comprehensive Plan on Nov. 18

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Coconino County is pleased to announce that the public hearings for Envision 2045, the County’s updated Comprehensive Plan have been scheduled.

The updated Plan was developed over the past two and a half years with input from communities across the County, numerous outreach events, surveys, open houses, collaboration with local, State and Federal partners and with guidance by a citizen advisory group.  
The Comprehensive Plan is a long-range policy document that sets out a 20-year vision, based on public input that guides the county’s future physical, economic and social development. Its text, maps, goals, policies and implementation actions guide decisions about the County’s future, in particular land use decisions, and serves as a resource document reflecting information about the county at the time it was updated.

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Friends of Flagstaff’s Future (F3) — Join Us at Out Rescheduled Our Annual Meeting on Nov. 23

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After having to cancel and postpone the Annual Meeting in September due to lightening and rain, we’re happy to say we’ve rescheduled for November 23. We’ll hold the meeting inside at Trinity Heights United Methodist Church on N Fourth Street.

You’ll experience the great music of Bluebird Mountain with Sean Golightly, along with good company, good food (please bring something to share), and important updates from our Executive Director. In addition, we’ll also also be presenting F3’s Livable Community Award!

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