Flagstaff McDonald’s employees extended a helping hand to Kinsey Elementary School. McDonald’s crew and managers stepped out from behind their counters from 8 a.m. till noon to help improve the school. The restaurant team cleaned up the school garden and playgrounds for the … [Read more...] about McDonald’s Helps Local School
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Hair for Hope Event Sunday
Hair for Hope is sponsoring an event this weekend at Woodlands Hotel. Sunday, from noon until 4:00, different activities will be offered for this fundraising event. There will be haircuts, buzz cuts, laser tag, a comedy show, a balloon artist, face painting, a DJ and a silent … [Read more...] about Hair for Hope Event Sunday
Fourth-Graders To Get WET-Wise
Thanks to a sponsorship by SCA, a global hygiene and forest products manufacturer with local operations here, more than 600 fourth-grade students in the Flagstaff area will get a chance to make a splash at the one-day Arizona Project WET Festival on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2012, at Foxglenn Park, 4200 … [Read more...] about Fourth-Graders To Get WET-Wise
Growing Human Skin and Jobs from Bok Choy
Step into Dr. Robert Kellar’s lab and you have entered the future. On McMillan Mesa, this 39-year-old scientist, professor and president of Development Engineering Sciences has figured out how to put plants to work to grow human protein. When his patented products have cleared the clinical trial … [Read more...] about Growing Human Skin and Jobs from Bok Choy
Governor’s Economic Development Conference
Arizona has seen its share of economic strife over the past five years. Its rebound has been covered on many business pages around the country. The 2013 Arizona Governor’s Economic Development Conference will highlight economic successes while giving a glimpse into Arizona’s economic future. The … [Read more...] about Governor’s Economic Development Conference
Auction Benefitting Boys and Girls Club
Through a generous donation from a local businessman, proceeds from the auction of a 2008 Shelby GT Barrett Jackson Edition Convertible, one of only 100 produced by Carroll Shelby, will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Flagstaff. The auction takes place Thursday September 26th at the Barrett … [Read more...] about Auction Benefitting Boys and Girls Club
2013’s Outstanding City Employees
The employees of the City of Flagstaff strive to provide excellent customer service in every program and service we provide to each other and to our community. While customer service is expected of each of us, there are some employees that go beyond our expectations and achieve the extraordinary … [Read more...] about 2013’s Outstanding City Employees
City Settling Lawsuit
The City of Flagstaff has agreed to settle a lawsuit that challenged the City’s use of a State law that prohibited loitering for the purpose of begging. The Police Chief and City Attorney were following State law and not a City specific ordinance. However, the City has learned that … [Read more...] about City Settling Lawsuit
MNA Receiving Two Grants
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is demonstrating its support for the Museum of Northern Arizona by awarding it two grants to strengthen its zoology and photographic collections. The IMLS grants address the preservation needs for MNA's zoology holdings and photo archives. A … [Read more...] about MNA Receiving Two Grants
NAIPTA – Best Public System in U.S.
The Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) was recognized with the highest honor a transit system can receive, winning the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) 2013 Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award. This … [Read more...] about NAIPTA – Best Public System in U.S.