Northern Arizona continues to gain popularity as a wedding destination, which is just fine for the sister team of Annie Sharp and Holly Jones. Their business, One Hundred Chairs, delivers furniture and décor to set the scene and create the ambiance for nuptials and other important occasions. “We can help with designs and details. It’s a la carte, so we can do whatever is needed to meet the customer’s needs,” said Sharp. “Our customers come in with ideas and we carry it out.” The sisters took … [Read more...] about Designing Women Set the Scene with One Hundred Chairs
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Celebration of the Night Brings Flagstaff Together Under the Stars
Flagstaff’s famous night skies are taking center stage this fall as the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition (FDSC) hosts its annual Celebration of the Night, Sept. 5 through Oct. 18, including the Flagstaff Star Party, Sept. 25-27, at Buffalo Park. This year’s festivities also mark the beginning of a year-long countdown to a milestone event: the 25th anniversary of Flagstaff’s designation as the world’s first International Dark Sky City, coming in fall 2026. “As we pursue our vision of a world where … [Read more...] about Celebration of the Night Brings Flagstaff Together Under the Stars
County Hosts Public Forum on Wildfire- Insurance Crisis
Following a packed first meeting in June that drew significant public participation, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors is inviting residents back for the second in a series of work sessions on the Wildfire-Insurance Crisis. The session will be held from 2 to 3 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Coconino County Administrative Building, 110 E. Cherry Ave., Flagstaff. The link to stream the meeting is youtube.com/coconinocnty. This time, the board and community will hear directly from the … [Read more...] about County Hosts Public Forum on Wildfire- Insurance Crisis
Cottonwood Recreation Center is Hub for Health, Recreation
For 15 years, the City of Cottonwood Recreation Center has been serving the community with a progressive state-of-the-art complex that would impress even the most elite athletes. The 56,000-square-foot multi-generational facility has been a shining light for locals as well as visitors and has an overwhelming attendance of 600-700 people on an average weekday. “Cottonwood’s decision to build this facility followed years of community input and planning,” said Cottonwood Director of Parks, … [Read more...] about Cottonwood Recreation Center is Hub for Health, Recreation
Jodi Paige Brings Award-Winning Vegan Flavors to Clarkdale
For people suffering with cow’s milk allergies or who just want to eliminate dairy from their diet, there’s good news! You can now have your cheese and eat it, too! Moving from Las Vegas for the town of Clarkdale, Virgin Cheese founder and owner Jodi Paige is excited to share her plant-based fermented, all organic cheeses that have fans from around the nation raving. This dairy-free all organic cheese factory was nominated for best artisanal vegan cheese in the country by VegNews … [Read more...] about Jodi Paige Brings Award-Winning Vegan Flavors to Clarkdale
Sky-High Celebration: Flagstaff Trades Fireworks for Drones
With 300 drones, Flagstaff celebrated Independence Day with its first-ever light show that illuminated dark skies over McMillan Mesa for 23 minutes and replaced the red, white and boom fireworks display of the past. Growing concerns about wildfire dangers and noise issues led to a switch to an aerial drone display. Flagstaff officials appear likely to continue with a drone show next Fourth of July, despite some traffic snarls. “Overall, the community seemed pretty happy, and we’re always happy … [Read more...] about Sky-High Celebration: Flagstaff Trades Fireworks for Drones
North Rim in Flames: Region Reels from Loss and Heartbreak
With tired legs and cherished memories, Maraka Oltrogge, vice president of philanthropy at Northern Arizona Healthcare, spent the last night of her hiking trip with her dad and friends, basking in the beauty of the mixed conifer forest and camping just outside the National Park boundary on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. At 11:15 p.m., Thursday, July 10, she was awakened by a bright light and an urgent message. “A Game and Fish officer introduced himself and kindly explained that we needed … [Read more...] about North Rim in Flames: Region Reels from Loss and Heartbreak
A Romance with Photography
Shane Knight’s mom loved yard sales, and at age 15, he joined her and was excited to find two camera lenses he could afford. “I tried to sell them, but I learned only an idiot buys lenses without a camera,” he said. “I saved up and purchased a matching Olympus OM-PC SLR at a camera shop in the city. I ran a test roll through it and instantly fell in love. I never sold the camera.” Thus began Knight’s lifelong devotion to a career in photography, specifically, fine arts photography rendered … [Read more...] about A Romance with Photography
Route 66 Goes On the Air
There will be a major pileup in the Flagstaff area in September. Fortunately, it won’t be on the highways, but rather on the airwaves. A unique international amateur radio event, “Route 66 On The Air,” sponsored by the local Northern Arizona DX Association (NADXA), will be coming to town Sept. 6-14, and will welcome more than 10,000 amateur radio operators to connect across continents to celebrate Route 66. Marking its 26th anniversary, this special … [Read more...] about Route 66 Goes On the Air
Babbitt Ranches Colts Support Champions, Build Ranches, Heal Hearts
On a breezy, blue-sky July morning, 18-year-old Taylor Goin, quietly moved about the serene pastures of Spider Web Camp north of Flagstaff. With her right arm in a sling from a recent horse-riding incident, she carefully studied Babbitt Ranches mares and their new colts with the eyes of an experienced equestrian. A cowgirl, born and raised in Valley View, Texas, Taylor is valedictorian of the 2025 Valley View High School graduating class and headed to Texas A&M this fall to become a large … [Read more...] about Babbitt Ranches Colts Support Champions, Build Ranches, Heal Hearts
