Fifty years ago this month, Neil Armstrong made one giant leap for mankind as the first human to walk on the moon and Aspen Place at the Sawmill is commemorating the occasion with the Lunar Legacy Block Party.As Apollo 11 astronauts first trained in Flagstaff before the moon landing, Aspen Place is celebrating their legacy with a free block party with live music, giveaways and more. Aspen Place tenants are also getting in on the action by offering pizza and cannoli samples from Grimaldi’s … [Read more...] about Lunar Legacy Block Party
Flying High
Leonardo Da Vinci was quoted as saying, “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the Earth with your eyes turned skywards.” Holding one of the highest pilot certifications, Craig Sanderson spread his wings upward to serve as director of operations for Grand Canyon Scenic Airlines and mayor of the small but bustling town of Tusayan. Sanderson acquired the Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification at 28 years old. It is one of the most advanced certifications a pilot can obtain and … [Read more...] about Flying High
Everything Has a Life: Knowing When to Leave What was Once Good
Waterbeds. These were pretty “far out” in the ‘70s. By the late 1980s, one in every four or five mattresses sold in the United States was a waterbed. But almost as fast you could say “Tempur-Pedic,” waterbeds in the ‘90s floated out of sight, man. And this is why your dream job may eventually keep you up at night. Everything has a life. If you think of yourself as a product, let’s say a fax machine, it’s easy to understand why your first week, month, even years on the job were amazing. You … [Read more...] about Everything Has a Life: Knowing When to Leave What was Once Good
Enhancing the Journey Along the Arizona Trail
Efforts have aligned to improve the outdoor experience for hikers, bicyclists and equestrians seeking to discover Northern Arizona’s wide-open spaces. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Babbitt Ranches, Coconino County and the Arizona Trail Association (ATA) grants permission and identifies resources to develop and maintain a trail along a nearly 13-mile stretch of the CO Bar Ranch. ATA is seeking volunteers to help build the new singletrack on the weekend of July 20 and 21. Of the … [Read more...] about Enhancing the Journey Along the Arizona Trail
Keeping the Northland Floored
She has survived economic downturns, barroom brawl-type fights in her showroom and 25 years in her male-dominated industry. Heather Cunningham says the experience has made her a strong woman. Cunningham and her husband, Michael, moved to Flagstaff from Akron, Ohio, to be entrepreneurs. They bought a family-owned business, Carpets of Dalton, and then completely overhauled the store and built a loyal clientele. “We had no interest in flooring,” she said. “We wanted a business to run and this one … [Read more...] about Keeping the Northland Floored
Keeping Guns Out of the Woods
Six months ago, the idea of picking up a pistol and learning to shoot it made Flagstaff resident Julie Street nervous. Today, Street is so skilled and comfortable with the pistol as her preferred firearm that she has participated in competitive shooting events with the Flagstaff Action Shooters group. It is handy for Street that her new love for the pistol can be nurtured just down the street from her home at the year-old Timberline Firearms & Training facility. Outfitted with electronic … [Read more...] about Keeping Guns Out of the Woods
Helping Businesses Bridge the Digital Divide
Bridging the digital divide can be a difficult enterprise as technology takes on an increasingly larger role in developing job skills, small business operation and finding meaningful work. Luckily, the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library is partnering with major companies like Google to help bridge the gap between technical skills and diverse populations. On June 14, , the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library partnered with tech conglomerate Google to host a series of … [Read more...] about Helping Businesses Bridge the Digital Divide
Understanding the Value of Protecting, Conserving Public Lands
Hello, all! I hope everyone is enjoying summer up here in beautiful Northern Arizona. We really do have an abundance of beauty and I hope you all are making time to enjoy it. Get out to the Grand Canyon or down to Oak Creek, go for a hike on the Peaks, or kayak the Verde. Growing up, my grandfather would take me fishing on Lake Mary and hiking out on the Mogollon Rim. These remain some of my most treasured memories. Our public lands provide endless opportunities for recreation and cherished … [Read more...] about Understanding the Value of Protecting, Conserving Public Lands
OneAZ Partners with Local First Arizona and State Forty Eight to Support Local Businesses
OneAZ Credit Union is continuing its long-standing tradition of contributing to Arizona’s economy through new partnerships with Local First Arizona and State Forty Eight, each designed to bring more awareness to the power of keeping money local. “The more dollars staying in the state, the more prosperous our economy becomes. With member-owned credit unions like OneAZ offering both personal and business banking options, it’s possible to keep money local throughout its lifecycle,” said President … [Read more...] about OneAZ Partners with Local First Arizona and State Forty Eight to Support Local Businesses
Dog Haus Unleashed
One of Flagstaff’s favorite comfort foods recently became even easier to find. The Route 66 Dog Haus has gone mobile. The trailer addition will offer the same popular fare as the restaurant, from the fried bologna sandwiches to the breakfast burritos. Named Dog Haus II, it will not be hard to spot, because it is painted the same red and yellow as the restaurant itself. Bill Unkovich bought the brick and mortar business about two years ago and decided to take it in a new direction. “The … [Read more...] about Dog Haus Unleashed