Blessed with high altitude and a finicky growing season, Northern Arizona is often criticized as a frustrating place to grow food. In spite of these challenges, the City of Flagstaff and Flagstaff Foodlink are proud to celebrate the overwhelming success of the 2011 growing season. In just two community gardens, over 160 community gardeners raised 6,600 pounds of food to help supplement not only their diets, but those of friends, family and the local community. In addition to getting to know … [Read more...] about Growing Food, Growing Community
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Strong Turnout for Candidates Forum
The Coconino Center for the Arts was full of constituents who came to hear the candidates talk about their stances. Mayoral candidates Jerry Nabours and Al White started off by answering questions from moderator John Stark, KNAU general manager. The topic for the debate was "Nonprofits and the Community," although there was a wide variety of topics from public-private partnerships to which books were on the candidates' bedside tables. After a short break, the mayoral hopefuls stepped down … [Read more...] about Strong Turnout for Candidates Forum
Candidates Forum Tonight
A Forum with candidates for Flagstaff City Council and Mayor, “Non-profits & the Community”, will be held tonight, Thursday, April 12, 2012, from 5:00 – 8:30 P.M., at the Coconino Center for the Arts in Flagstaff, Arizona. All six candidates for Flagstaff City Council and both Mayoral candidates will attend “Non-profits & the Community”. The Forum will provide voters the opportunity to hear each candidate’s views on a variety of issues relating to non-profit organizations’ impact on … [Read more...] about Candidates Forum Tonight
Erasable Color in Concert
Flagstaff Cultural Partners is proud to present the fresh sounds of Erasable Color. The concert will take place on Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 2:00pm in the indoor listening theater at the Coconino Center for the Arts with a pre-concert talk at 12:30pm. Erasable Color is a fresh and vibrant musical presence in Northern Arizona. Comprised of pianist Jess Ryan, saxophonist Liza Stegall, and percussionists Drew Worden and Owen Davis, this quartet specializes in the energetic and dynamic … [Read more...] about Erasable Color in Concert
Learn QuickBooks
March 6 8-12pm: Beginning QuickBooks ($45) At the Small Business Development Center at Coconino Community College Campus on North Fourth St., toom B4. This four hour workshop is designed for individuals interested in learning the basics of QuickBooks. The course reviews some basic bookkeeping issues and accounting reports, how to set up QuickBooks for a new company, how to set up preferences for your company, entering and paying bills, invoicing customers and receiving payments, making … [Read more...] about Learn QuickBooks
Sedona Film Festival Unveiling New Theatre
As mid February approaches, construction crews are working furiously to complete the Mary D. Fisher Theatre. Funded primarily by philanthropist and activist Mary Fisher, the plush theatre will feature state of the art audio and visual technology, enhancing the film viewing experience. The executive director of the Sedona International Film Festival, Patrick Schweiss, is brimming with enthusiasm. “Mary is an extraordinary and generous woman who makes so much good happen in the world (through … [Read more...] about Sedona Film Festival Unveiling New Theatre
Tec Rehab is a Flagstaff-based business started by Seth and Kande Jacobson. They do repairs on Smartphones, iPads and ipods, among other things. In addition to helping customers who might otherwise have to drive to Phoenix for service, the Jacobson's are a couple who bring playfulness and professionalism to the clients they serve. While taking time to thoroughly repair items, the Jacobson's also work to return items as quickly as possible, keeping Northern Arizonan's connected through their … [Read more...] about
Congrats Athena Award Winner
At today's Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Lucinda Andreani was named as this year's Athena winner. The young professional winner is Rachel Edelstein Wheeler. Today's awards were announced at the High Country Conference Center. Lucinda Andreani. After a career that included key management roles at large energy corporations and starting her own consulting firm, Lucinda Andreani joined Coconino County in 2005 as the special districts coordinator. Lucinda uses a Peter Drucker … [Read more...] about Congrats Athena Award Winner
Improving Quality of Life for Region’s Youth
It’s common knowledge that Flagstaff is an incredible place to raise children, but now, it is official. “Recently, we applied for a ‘100 Best Communities for Youth’ award and were honored that Flagstaff was chosen as one of the 100 recipients,” said Ruth Ellen Suding. “This award, bestowed in October, was offered by the ING Foundation and is a national award which increases awareness for our entire community.” One of the reasons the community is so kid-friendly is because of the Coconino … [Read more...] about Improving Quality of Life for Region’s Youth
Tip-A-Cop Special Olympics Fundraiser a Success
Staff members from the Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, Flagstaff Police Department and Grand Canyon National Park Service send their appreciation to the many community members that made the recent Tip-A-Cop fundraiser at Taverna Greek Grill a huge success. The event occurred on January 9, 2012 and over $1,400 was raised for Arizona Special Olympics. This event is just one of several that are sponsored by law enforcement agencies and local businesses that help support our local Special Olympics … [Read more...] about Tip-A-Cop Special Olympics Fundraiser a Success