Where do you get news about issues related to health and healthy habits? The Internet? Magazines? Newspapers? Television? Any of these might be a good source if you know what to look and listen for. The National Institutes of Health offers some questions to help you tell fact from fiction. Who is … [Read more...] about Keeping Up With the News
Six Things to Prepare for 2015 Year-End
Last week, someone emailed me at thomas.tpaul@gmail.com asking for advice on preparing for 2016 and the end of 2015. The combination of the holidays and the year ending is perfect for preparing for a new year AND remembering those who helped you and your business succeed. So, I have … [Read more...] about Six Things to Prepare for 2015 Year-End
Shared Space Trending in Business
Sharing toys and playing well with others are values people learn in kindergarten that stick for life. For example, two of the main things Kristen Densmore loved while enrolled in art classes at Prescott College and the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia were having access to all the … [Read more...] about Shared Space Trending in Business
NAH Veterans Day celebrations – Wednesday, Nov. 11
In honor of military veterans and those currently serving, Northern Arizona Healthcare is hosting Veterans Day celebrations at Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center. These celebrations are open to NAH staff and volunteers, as well as veterans and their families in the … [Read more...] about NAH Veterans Day celebrations – Wednesday, Nov. 11
County Responds to First Snowstorm of the Season
The Coconino County Public Works Department deployed plow trucks early this morning following the season’s first measurable snowfall. All roads are currently open and passable and no accidents have been reported. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), the cold and windy storm system has … [Read more...] about County Responds to First Snowstorm of the Season
Flagstaff Fine Craft Sale
The Flagstaff Arts Council is pleased to announce the annual Fine Crafts Sale on December 5 and 6, 2015. The Fine Craft Sale features 20 unique local artists in a marketplace setting. The event is perfectly timed – and affordably-priced –for the holiday season. Handmade art and fine crafts will … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Fine Craft Sale
Stuff the Bus Food Drive—County vs. City
In the epic battle of Turkey versus Ham at the Stuff the Bus Food Drive, the real winner will be the Flagstaff Family Food Center (FFFC) and the individuals who rely on the vital services it provides. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Team Turkey) and the Flagstaff City Council (Team Ham) … [Read more...] about Stuff the Bus Food Drive—County vs. City
Teachers Flying High in NASA’s Air Observatory
Two Flagstaff educators recently took to new heights in their quest to share their excitement of space. Cruising aboard a NASA flying observatory in September, Samantha Thompson and Rich Krueger saw firsthand the complexity of a telescope operating from an elevation of 43,000 feet. They plan to … [Read more...] about Teachers Flying High in NASA’s Air Observatory
Outdoor Classroom for NAU—Archaeologists’ 3D Pueblo Imaging
A prehistoric Sinaguan pueblo on Babbitt Ranches is being documented with three-dimensional imaging technology and stabilized to preserve its standing walls. Tsopki, or antelope house, is also serving as a hands-on learning station for Northern Arizona University archaeology students. The … [Read more...] about Outdoor Classroom for NAU—Archaeologists’ 3D Pueblo Imaging
APS and City Partnering on Energy Efficiency for Residents
APS and the City of Flagstaff are partnering to help Flagstaff residents learn easy ways to reduce their energy consumption and save money this winter. APS will be hosting free one-hour workshops where local contractors will show participants how to tackle basic energy-saving projects around the … [Read more...] about APS and City Partnering on Energy Efficiency for Residents