Almost 15 children are in the Flagstaff Family Food Center’s reading room on a Wednesday night. Hannah and Maia Mahanti, twin sisters and juniors at BASIS High School, both encourage kids like six-year-old Levi to pick out a book and read it with them. Afterward, Levi gets a sticker and chooses a … [Read more...] about Girls 4 Good Volunteering as Friends
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Historic Telescope Reaching for Stars Again
Lowell Observatory’s iconic Clark Telescope is returning to action after a 20-month renovation project. In early September, the instrument and dome that has punctuated Flagstaff’s skyline since 1896 became available for public daytime tours. Next month, the telescope will be back in full operation … [Read more...] about Historic Telescope Reaching for Stars Again
United Way Kicks Off New Campaign This Week
More than 300 community partners marked the formal kickoff of the annual United Way of Northern Arizona (UWNA) fundraising campaign today, living up to this year’s theme that “Great Things Happen When We LIVE UNITED.” Led by 2015-2016 Campaign Chair and Coconino County Manager Cynthia Seelhammer … [Read more...] about United Way Kicks Off New Campaign This Week
Pickin’ in the Pines Promoting Tall Pines, Deep Roots and Pickin’
The sounds of banjo pickin’, bass slappin’, frenzied fiddlin', guitar strummin’ and foot stompin' will fill the air as Flagstaff becomes the center of the bluegrass universe at the 10th annual Pickin' in the Pines Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival, Sept. 18-20 at Fort Tuthill County Park. For … [Read more...] about Pickin’ in the Pines Promoting Tall Pines, Deep Roots and Pickin’
Volunteers Remove 347 Pounds of Litter From Oak Creek
As high recreation season ends, the Oak Creek Watershed Council (OCWC) and volunteer groups are out in full force working to clean up trash, pet and human waste from the Oak Creek Canyon. Partnering with the Coconino National Forest Red Rock Ranger district and with volunteers from Miller Coors, the … [Read more...] about Volunteers Remove 347 Pounds of Litter From Oak Creek
NAU Reaches New Heights
On the first day of classes, Northern Arizona University is recording its highest total enrollment for the fall semester and the largest freshman class in school history. NAU’s overall student population is 29,035, up from 27,639, and the university welcomed 5,141 first-time freshman compared to … [Read more...] about NAU Reaches New Heights
Monster Fit Training Champions
When 16 year-old Alejandra Cardoza started boxing, she was not looking for medals or trophies, just a fun way to keep fit and manage her weight. After one year of training in the art of Thai kickboxing called Muay (pronounced moo-ee) Thai, she not only mastered control over her weight, in February, … [Read more...] about Monster Fit Training Champions
Tips for Planning Meetings in Flagstaff
The Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau is tasked with marketing Flagstaff as a four season destination and increasing visitation numbers and lengths of stay. The Meetings and Events department focuses on increasing the number of meetings held in Flagstaff and assists in creating the best … [Read more...] about Tips for Planning Meetings in Flagstaff
Study Says Coconino County Poised for Growth
Five years ago, when the Flagstaff Design Center was founded by four Flagstaff businesses, the economy was cranky. The construction-related businesses banded together to cut costs by sharing space, rent and utilities. At the time, it was a form of safety in numbers for self-defense. “Now, it … [Read more...] about Study Says Coconino County Poised for Growth
CCC Impacting Local Community with Added Income, Investment
A single mother decides to go back to college to become a scientist to support her family. A high school student wants to earn college credit while she’s still in high school. A veteran leaves the military after serving his country and wants training in a new skill. These real stories, … [Read more...] about CCC Impacting Local Community with Added Income, Investment