For those who enjoy brilliantly-colored flags and costumes, bagpipe tunes, unique foods, dancing maidens, frolicking children and the excitement of tumultuous monsoon clouds skirting overhead, the lure of the annual Arizona Highland Celtic Festival in Flagstaff every July is irresistible. The festival is the biggest fundraising event sponsored by the Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society (NACHS), the homegrown non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving and furthering the cause … [Read more...] about Celtic Festival Continues to Grow
Rodeo Riders, Ranchers Seek Babbitt Colts
Tonalea special education teacher Ella Farrell tries to get to Spider Web Camp from her home near the Utah border every July for the Annual Colt Sale. This year, she made her third Babbitt Ranches purchase, a palomino from the reputable “Cowboy Drift” bloodline. “My brother advised me,” she said. “He works with the UofA Cooperative Extension Service and advises people on agriculture. He tells me that Babbitt Ranches has quality horses. The auctioneer said the colt has the potential of being … [Read more...] about Rodeo Riders, Ranchers Seek Babbitt Colts
Physician, Surgeons Building Now NorthStar
For decades, the medical office building located on the corner of Forest Avenue and Beaver Street has been known simply as the Physician and Surgeons Office Building, or the PSOB. The building was formally renamed NorthStar Medical Offices this month. In addition, the interior and exterior of the building will also soon be undergoing renovations. Earlier in the year, the physician owners of the building reached out to Shine Creative Industries (dba Julie Sullivan Design), a brand development … [Read more...] about Physician, Surgeons Building Now NorthStar
Making More Room for Mercedes-Benz
In keeping with the Mercedes-Benz slogan, “The Best or Nothing,” Mercedes-Benz of Flagstaff has broken ground on a new state-of-the-art facility. According to marketers from the German car manufacturer, the tag line is meant to signify a call to action to the Mercedes-Benz car company team. The local dealership strives to answer that call with a new building designed to deliver a customer-focused Mercedes-Benz experience. In less than two years, the dealership has outgrown its current location … [Read more...] about Making More Room for Mercedes-Benz
12th Annual Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass & Acoustic Music Festival
When: September 15-17, 2017 Where: Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff, AZ What: Three days of great music, jamming, camping, community barn dance, educational workshops, band contest, kids activities, and more! Lineup: The lineup for the three-day event features several award-winning performers including: Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, Tim O’Brien, The Drew Emmitt Band, Mountain Heart, Della Mae, Balsam Range, Town Mountain, Foghorn Stringband, The Colton House … [Read more...] about 12th Annual Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass & Acoustic Music Festival
Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall Comes to Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort
Brian Parrish, Interim CEO of The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise (Navajo Gaming), is pleased to announce Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort will host The Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall from August 10-16. The Moving Wall is a half-sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. that has visited every state in the United States and has travelled to Puerto Rico, Canada, Guam, and Saipan. The Moving Wall originated in 1984 for those who did not have the opportunity to visit the … [Read more...] about Vietnam Veterans Moving Wall Comes to Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort
Helping Butterflies and Other Pollinators
The king of the butterflies needs your help. Our population of Danaus plexippus, better known as the monarch butterfly, has suffered in recent years. Once their highly recognizable wings of orange, black and white were plentiful, drifting over our gardens and in our parks for most of the spring and summer. The monarch comes to Northern Arizona to feed on milkweed and nectar flowers and lay their eggs prior to joining the great migration in the fall. But habitat loss, herbicides … [Read more...] about Helping Butterflies and Other Pollinators
Considering Assisted Living Costs
Rumor has it that assisted living communities are not affordable. Read on, and you may be surprised. When I began looking into assisted living options for my dad, I will admit that I thought we would not be able to afford a quality assisted living community. However, after researching and learning about the costs, I learned that assisted living can be affordable. If you are reading this article, you may be considering an assisted living facility for yourself or for your loved one. Here are … [Read more...] about Considering Assisted Living Costs
On the Grid – W. L. Gore in Northern Arizona
W. L. Gore in Northern Arizona Part 1 [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/335241104" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" iframe="true" /] Part 2 [soundcloud url="https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/335241182" params="auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true" width="100%" height="450" … [Read more...] about On the Grid – W. L. Gore in Northern Arizona
Hiring a Professional Janitorial Service is Good for Business
We are excited when we add a new client, business, school, doctor’s office or manufacturer to our roster of clients. We know that we are helping that company to be its best. While talking to business owners, we often hear, “We do the cleaning ourselves” or, “The employees take turns doing the cleaning of the office.” We are often given “reasons” why companies do not need a professional janitorial service. I’d like to take a minute to look at the reasons why they should. It may seem financially … [Read more...] about Hiring a Professional Janitorial Service is Good for Business