Tag: Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC)

Coconino County Fair (Aug. 29 through Sept. 1) entertainment to include Ballet Folklorico de Colores de Flagstaff, Rhythm Edition — Latin Set, Grupo Conceptos on Aug. 31

by Community Contributor • August 29, 2025 • Comments Off

Members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to staff Coconino County booth Sunday afternoon, Aug. 31. Come by for a visit. SEE MORE COCONINO COUNTY FAIR INFORMATION BELOW…

COCONINO COUNTY — In what is becoming an unofficial Latino entertainment day, the Coconino County Fair’s (Aug. 29 through Sept. 1) entertainment will include Ballet Folklorico de Colores de Flagstaff, Rhythm Edition — Latin Set, Grupo Conceptos on Sunday, Aug. 31

Our entertainment schedule is now posted. You can now view the schedule for each day of the Fair. Check out the lineup here

Thousands of visitors filled the streets of downtown Flagstaff for 2025 Fourth of July Parade

by AmigosNAZ • July 11, 2025 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — Despite scattered rains the night before, thousands of visitors crowded into downtown Flagstaff on a beautiful morning to celebrate the 2025 Annual Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce/Nackard Pepsi 4th of July Parade on Friday, July 4, 2024.

The events began with a Guardian Air Transport helicopter flying overhead leading a parade featuring more than 100 entries. The Arizona Daily Sun reported between 15,000 to 20,000 people attended the annual event.

Members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) joined the Coconino County parade entry which featured public safety vehicles, the Majestics Car Club of Flagstaff, marching bands and other entries.

Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) joins county representatives at Fiesta de Mayo Celebration at the Flagstaff Mall

by Community Contributor • May 23, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) joined county representatives at Fiesta de Mayo Celebration at the Flagstaff Mall on May 18.

Presented by the Sunnyside Neighborhood Association , the mall celebration was one of two events held last weekend, which included its “2025 Fiesta de Mayo Dance Party” at its newly-opened Sunnyside Market of Dreams, 2136 N. Fourth St., Flagstaff.

Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to hold next meeting on March 5. Seeking new members

by Community Contributor • February 14, 2025 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March. 5 at the Coconino County Health and Human Services Building, 2625 N. King St., Flagstaff, Ponderosa Conference Room.

The meeting can be attended in person or via Zoom Link Below:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85359174121

Meeting ID: 853 5917 4121 Phone: + 1(408) 638-0968

… CHAC, which is current seeking new members, serves as an official liaison and communications link between the Hispanic community and the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, so please bring any concerns you may have about equal education opportunities, fair employment, juvenile justice, political representation and other issues.

Reminder — Coconino County Board of Supervisors to read proclamation at 6 p.m. Oct. 15 honoring life of CHAC founding member Miguel Vasquez

by Community Contributor • October 15, 2024 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Board of Supervisors will read a proclamation at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024 honoring life of Miguel Vasquez, who passed away on Sunday, Oct. 6.

Vasquez Ph.D, Professor of Anthropology (Emeritus) Northern Arizona, was a founding member of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC).

A native of San Francisco, he recently retired as an applied anthropologist who worked with Latino, Mayan, Native American, African American, and disabled adult communities for almost 50 years. He was recognized as an NAU President’s Distinguished Teaching Fellow. In his 32 years at NAU, he taught nearly 12,000 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels, according to his biography on the county’s CHAC website.

Voter registration deadline for the General Election is Monday, Oct. 7th

by Community Contributor • October 4, 2024 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — The voter registration deadline for the General Election is Monday, Oct. 7th. That is the last day to register to vote or update your voter registration! Register to vote online at servicearizona.com

Also, visit the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC)’s 2024 Elections Available for the Community webpage for information in English and español.

Tri-Diverstiy Councils visit County’s Election Center in Flagstaff to learn about voting security, procedures

by Community Contributor • September 20, 2024 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Members of the Tri-Diversity Councils, which included the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) and the Indigenous Peoples Advisory Council, visited the Coconino County Election Center in Flagstaff to gain information on ballot security for the Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024 General Election.

A team of election officials answered a wide variety of election-related questions during the nearly two-hour tour.

Participants were able test the system using KNOWiNK PollPadsfor registration validation and then submit via traditional ink-marked paper ballot or ExpressVote Marking Devices to submit sample votes. None of the electronic equipment is connected to the internet.

CHAC, community to celebrate 2024 Flagstaff 4th of July Parade

by Community Contributor • July 5, 2024 • Comments Off

COCONINO COUNTY — Thousands of visitors crowded into downtown Flagstaff during a warm summer day to celebrate the 2024 Annual Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce/Nackard Pepsi 4th of July Parade on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

Members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) joined the Coconino County parade entry as part of the 100-plus float event.

Also see:

• Arizona Daily Sun — Thousands turn out for Independence Day parade through downtown Flagstaff

Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC)’s César E. Chávez Community Breakfast returns on March 22 with guest speaker Cesar L. Chavez

by Community Contributor • March 22, 2024 • Comments Off

Event also served as launch of CHAC’s Covid-19 History Project

FLAGSTAFF — After a several-year delay due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council’s (CHAC) finally celebrated it’s sixth annual César E. Chávez Community Breakfast on Friday, March 22, 2024 at American Legion Post 3 in Flagstaff.

The event, which drew nearly 100 guests and local dignitaries, was highlighted by guest speaker Cesar L. Chavez, grandson of the civil rights and farm labor leader, and son of Anthony Chavez, Cesar’s youngest son.

Cesar, who was born and grew up in the farm worker movement, spoke about legacy of the late farm leader and shared personal memories including joining his grandfather to picket lines and demonstrations in the Central Valley plus cities such as Los Angeles and San Diego. They went on hikes together in the mountains surrounding UFW headquarters at La Paz.

Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to present 6th annual César E. Chávez Community Breakfast on Friday, March 22, 2024

by Community Contributor • March 15, 2024 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The public is invited to attend the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council’s (CHAC) sixth annual César E. Chávez Community Breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Friday, March 22, 2024 at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff. Doors open at 6:45 a.m.

Cesar L. Chavez, grandson of the civil rights and farm labor leader and son of Anthony Chavez, Cesar’s youngest son, Cesar was born and grew up in the farm worker movement. He accompanied his grandfather to picket lines and demonstrations in the Central Valley plus cities such as Los Angeles and San Diego. They went on hikes together in the mountains surrounding UFW headquarters at La Paz.
Cesar presently oversees network functions such as musical and educational programming, and traffic (commercials and public service announcements) for the Cesar Chavez Foundation’s extensive English- and Spanish-language communications network.

“We look forward to this opportunity to gather with the community after our long hiatus,’” said CHAC Chair Patricia Garcia. “At this year’s breakfast, we will kick off a year-long project to collect and preserve information about the experiences and contributions of the Hispanic community of Coconino County during the pandemic.”

CHAC, County Diversity Council to participate in Flagstaff Holiday Parade of Lights on Dec. 9

by Community Contributor • December 8, 2023 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), the County’s Diversity Council and other supporters will participated in the annual Flagstaff Holiday Parade of Lights at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9 in downtown Flagstaff.

Presented by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce and the Vora Financial Group, the parade features more than 60 entries.

Please join the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce, Vora Financial, and the Flagstaff Community in celebrating the holidays by participating in the Annual Holiday Parade of Lights!, the chamber reported. With parade floats lighting up Historic Downtown Flagstaff, you won’t want to miss out on the fun and festivities that have become a holiday tradition in Flagstaff.

CHAC, community celebrates 2023 Flagstaff 4th of July Parade

by Community Contributor • July 7, 2023 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — More than 90 entries took part in the annual Flagstaff 4th of July Parade presented by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce.

This year’s festivities began in the far northern reaches of Beaver Street, through downtown and up through San Francisco Street.

Members of the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) once again took part in the annual event, participating with the Coconino County entry.

Diversity Councils take part in Coconino County 2023 Diversity Day celebration

by Community Contributor • June 23, 2023 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — Members of Coconino County’s Diversity Councils took part in annual Coconino County Diversity Day celebration held Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the Coconino County Courthouse Lawn, Flagstaff.

The event included information booths presented by a variety of groups including various Coconino County departments including Parks and Recreation, the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), the Intertribal Advisory Council, the Peace Corps, Northern Arizona University’s Office of Inclusion and other organizations.

April 30 — CHAC, Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library present Diversity Book Drive

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2022 • Comments Off

Let’s add to the diverse voices at the library! the Coconino County Public Library is looking to expand their Spanish Language Collection.

The Diversity Book Drive, in partnership with the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library. will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 30 at the Flagstaff Public Library Downtown, 300 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff.

CHAC, supporters participate in Flagstaff Holiday Parade of Lights

by Community Contributor • December 17, 2021 • Comments Off

The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) and supporters participated in the annual Flagstaff Holiday Parade of Lights on Saturday, Dec. 11 in downtown Flagstaff.

Presented by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce and the Vora Financial Group, the parade features more than 100 entries.

CHAC to participate in Flagstaff Holiday Parade of Lights on Dec. 11

by Community Contributor • December 10, 2021 • Comments Off

The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) and supporters will participate in the annual Flagstaff Holiday Parade of Lights at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11 in downtown Flagstaff.

Presented by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce and the Vora Financial Group, the parade features more than 100 entries.

CHAC presents a Community Clean-Up Day on Nov. 6

by Community Contributor • November 5, 2021 • Comments Off

Join CHAC in a community clean-up event! We will remove garbage from around Coconino High School on E. Cedar Ave and towards Buffalo Park from 10 a.. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6.

NAU Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Hispanic Heritage Game on Oct. 16

by Community Contributor • October 15, 2021 • Comments Off

Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), which is celebrating its 20th anniversary, will be honored during the game

Northern Arizona University is excited to celebrate its Hispanic Heritage Game as Lumberjack Football takes on Southern Utah.

When: October 16th, 2021

Game Time: 1 P.M.

Where: Walkup Skydome

During the game, NAU will honor the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) for its 20 years of service to the local community. Stop by the CHAC tent for more information on the organization during the tailgate party from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Coconino County Presents ‘ESPERANZA’ with virtual events on Sept. 15, 16 and 17

by Community Contributor • September 14, 2021 • Comments Off

The Coconino County Diversity Team, Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) and partners recognize Hispanic Heritage Month with a series of programs designed to educate, share and create awareness.

Please join us, and share with your departments, social media networks, family and friends, as we come together to Engage, Celebrate, Reflect,Embrace, our Cultural Differences while Empowering each other.

CHAC presents César E. Chávez Community Award to Vietnam veterans

by Community Contributor • April 23, 2021 • Comments Off

The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) presented its 2020 Cesar E. Chavez Community Recognition Award to Vietnam veterans at the American Legion Post 3 in Flagstaff on April 10, 2021.

The award will now remain on display at the post.

The presentation was delayed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

August — All are invited to join the Coconino County Diversity Council Meetings

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2021 • Comments Off

All are invited to join the Coconino County Diversity Council Meetings in August, which aim to connect our diverse communities with their local governments.

The Councils include the African Diaspora Advisory Council, the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) and the Indigenous Peoples Council. A joint meeting of the three councils is held every quarter.

Click on the image above and then click on the link to the Virtual Meeting you want to attend.

2020 Hispanic Heritage Month Continues in Coconino County

by Community Contributor • September 18, 2020 • Comments Off

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!

Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) Now on Instagram

by Community Contributor • September 4, 2020 • Comments Off

The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) can now be found on Instagram HERE

Downtown Flagstaff glows with 2019 Holiday Parade of Lights

by AmigosNAZ • December 20, 2019 • Comments Off

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / ©2019 AmigosNAZ.com FLAGSTAFF — Dozens of local businesses, nonprofit organizations, schools, public safety and other agencies took part in the 2019 Vora Financial Holiday Parade of Lights, held Dec. 14 in downtown Flagstaff. Joining the…

Feb. 4 — Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to meet in Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2019 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2019* at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Feb. 4, 2019 meeting moved from…

March 6 — Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to meet in Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • January 1, 2019 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next public meeting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2019* at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject to change. Notice…

Nov. 7 — Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to meet in Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • October 1, 2018 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018 at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject to change. Notice of changes will…

Oct. 3 — Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) to meet in Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • September 1, 2018 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018 at the Coconino County Administration Building, 219 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff, Arizona. * Time, location subject to change. Notice of changes will…

Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), community honor Korean War veterans

by AmigosNAZ.com • July 6, 2018 • Comments Off

Photos by Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ.com ©2018 FLAGSTAFF — After a while it was hard to tell who was having more fun, the parade goers standing or seated on the downtown Flagstaff sidewalks or Korean War veteran Timoteo Cordova…

CHAC holds 2018 César E. Chávez Community Recognition Celebration

by Community Contributor • March 31, 2018 • Comments Off

See below for more images By the Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) FLAGSTAFF — Area Hispanic Korean War veterans and their family members received a well-deserved community recognition, while a Northern Arizona University lecturer provided a heartfelt presentation on the…

April 8 — Bilingual report: Latino Outdoors to present Community Nature Walk in Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • March 1, 2018 • Comments Off

SEDONA — Latino Outdoors invites you to a Community Nature Walk that will connect you with the community in a family friend hike! Let’s connect and learn how to get outdoors! The free event will be held from noon to 21 p.m. Sunday,…

Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council to meet in Williams on Sept. 16

by Community Contributor • September 10, 2017 • Comments Off

WILLIAMS — The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 at the Williams Senior Center, 850 W. Grant Ave., Williams. The Hispanic Heritage Month Information Update will provide details on the…

Flagstaff Unified School District seeking Governing Board applicants

by Community Contributor • April 7, 2017 • Comments Off

Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Risha VanderWey is seeking applicants for appointment to the Flagstaff Unified School District Governing Board. Effective April 12, one seat will become vacant due to the resignation of Kim Khatibi. Applicants must be Arizona registered…

NAU students present inaugural Día de los Muertos celebration at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church & Cultural Center

by AmigosNAZ.com • November 4, 2016 • Comments Off

FLAGSTAFF — With dancers from Ballet Folklorico de Colores de Flagstaff, music by Mariachi de NAU and a surprise procession to conclude the evening, student club members from Northern Arizona University celebrated their inaugural Día de los Muertos / Day…