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.
Do You Know About Our Scholarships Program?
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
NAU presentation “Guantanamo Bay Camps ‚ Specters and Futures” on March 5; Disappeared Opening Reception on March 7 — Click here to see more information
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.
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
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:”
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.
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.
Join Us for the 2024-25 STEMMY Awards Celebration!
Mark your calendars! On March 6, 2025, 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.
“At this moment our staffing levels and roles do not allow for us to maintain the drive-through location,” said Treasurer Sarah Benatar. “We will continue to look for ways to maintain excellent customer service for our residents while making sure public funds are secure and accounted for.”
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAGE!
Welcome to a special edition of Page Happenings. This month we are celebrating a major milestone — Page’s 50th anniversary! For half a century, our city has been a gateway to breathtaking landscapes, a hub for adventure seekers, and a vibrant community that continues to grow and thrive. This month we’ll take a look back at Page’s history, highlight upcoming anniversary events, and showcase the people and places that make our city unique. Join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future.
The purpose of the test is to ensure that the systems continue to be an effective means of warning the public about emergencies. All messaging received by the public during this test will clearly state that the message is a TEST and that no action is needed.
All of the proceeds raised at the Wing Ding fund the programs and services offered by the Whale Foundation to support the wellbeing of the Grand Canyon river guiding community. 4 p.m.
The site, which usually opens the first Friday in April, will open next Friday, March 7 to provide free green waste-only disposal to all County residents.
“After one of the driest winters on record we recognize the importance of preparing now for wildfire season,” said Christopher Tressler, Director of Coconino County Public Works. “We’re opening Willard Springs a month early to give our residents more time to clean up pine needles and other green waste in order to create defensible spaces on their properties and around their homes, which can slow the spread of wildfire.”
