Sometimes, life’s struggles can seem insurmountable. This is especially true when an individual is drowning in problems created by the ravages of addiction or mental illness. Help might seem just out of reach as families struggle to afford effective treatment for loved ones who are suffering. … [Read more...] about A Lifeline to Recovery
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International Art Mentor Comes to Flagstaff for Mixed Media Painting Art Retreat
In a rare moment, and after waiting three years, mixed media painter Kellie Day is coming to Flagstaff to put on her first Mixed Media Painting Art Retreat since COVID began. Day mentors women all over the U.S. and Canada and encourages them to move past their fears and barriers to express their … [Read more...] about International Art Mentor Comes to Flagstaff for Mixed Media Painting Art Retreat
Shelters Seeing Uptick in Pet Adoptions
Spring is a great time for new beginnings, and for thousands of homeless animals across the country, it may be just the right time to find loving, responsible forever families. That’s because the national 2023 Tour for Life event runs through April in collaboration with shelters and rescue partners … [Read more...] about Shelters Seeing Uptick in Pet Adoptions
Arizona Snowbowl On Pace for Longest Operating Season
Arizona Snowbowl is set to make history this month with its longest operating season ever. With 390 inches of snowfall this winter and the third snowiest ski season since 1991-92, Snowbowl will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through April, for the first time. “This is an incredible … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl On Pace for Longest Operating Season
Lowell, Scientists, Community Celebrate Pluto
Lowell Observatory, scientists and guests officially dedicated the Tombaugh Telescope during the fourth annual I Heart Pluto Festival, Feb. 18-20. Two pre-festival events – a Cheers to Pluto/Astronomy on Tap program at Mother Road Brewing Company and a Pluto Pub Crawl involving 10 bars and … [Read more...] about Lowell, Scientists, Community Celebrate Pluto
Two ATHENAs Rule
It was a packed house at the 2023 Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce/Optimum Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon, one of Northern Arizona’s largest business events of the year. More than 525 people, including elected officials, businesspeople and non-profit leaders, attended the Feb. 10 event, … [Read more...] about Two ATHENAs Rule
Restaurateur Promotes Plant-Based Dining at Plantasia Eatery
She’s at it again, only this time, Toasted Owl restaurateur Cecily Maniaci has made her new culinary escapade a bit more down to earth with the recent opening of Plantasia Eatery. Featuring fine dining entrees clad with plant-based, vegan and vegetarian ingredients, Maniaci has a lot of healthy … [Read more...] about Restaurateur Promotes Plant-Based Dining at Plantasia Eatery
Common Future Providing Support for Native Businesses
It’s not yet springtime, but Change Labs, a Native-led non-profit located in Northern Arizona, has just received a grant that will help it further its work to close the racial wealth gap in Native American communities. With headquarters in Tuba City on the Navajo Nation, the mission of Change … [Read more...] about Common Future Providing Support for Native Businesses
Flagstaff’s Past Revisited Through Ghost Adventures
A young bellboy continues to stand duty, a caring doctor walks the street outside his office and a bride and groom remain united in the afterlife. U.S. Ghost Adventures brings a whole new perspective to “Till death do we part,” and lists Flagstaff among the nation’s most haunted cities. The company … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Past Revisited Through Ghost Adventures
Daniella Murphy Finds Barre3 a Lifestyle and Professional Fit
From the film industry to fitness studio, native Californian Daniella Murphy has found her dream job as owner of Barre3, a franchise gym and fitness center with more than 175 locations nationwide and as far as the Philippines. Moving to Flagstaff about seven years ago, Murphy and her husband, … [Read more...] about Daniella Murphy Finds Barre3 a Lifestyle and Professional Fit