Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery does much more than treat young men with substance abuse issues. The treatment center helps clients reconnect with the community through special outreach programs. These outreach programs allow the men in the Back2Basics facility to help their neighbors and become part of the community around them. As time goes by, Back2Basics continues to work with the community in a variety of ways, including helping the young men in the program get back in school and … [Read more...] about Community Engagement: A Key Part of Back2Basics Outdoor Adventure Recovery Program
Decide Where to Go Next at the Northern Arizona Travel Expo
It’s time to get ready for Avenues of the World’s 7th Annual Northern Arizona Travel Expo. This year, the event will be held 5-8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 4, at the Doubletree by Hilton located at 1175 Historic Rte 66 here in Flagstaff. No better place to be for Happy Hour! Avenues of the World Travel has created this educational event for travelers like you. Meet with professionals behind the scenes, ask questions and learn what products are out there that you may not know about. Avenues of the … [Read more...] about Decide Where to Go Next at the Northern Arizona Travel Expo
Mountain Sports Elevating Conservation Support to the Cosmos
Mountain Sports was founded on a love for the outdoors and excitement about adventures in nature’s wild places. Mark Lamberson, who founded the company with his brother, Bruce, knew early on that he wanted to share the success of the business with the community by supporting local non-profit organizations with a passion for environmental education and conservation. Grand Canyon Trust was among the first to benefit from special events created at Mountain Sports Flagstaff. As the business grew … [Read more...] about Mountain Sports Elevating Conservation Support to the Cosmos
The Guidance Center: Believing in Positive Possibilities for Every Person
While the Guidance Center has helped Northern Arizonans for 54 years, not everyone is familiar with our mission and the work that we do. As an organization, we are committed to creating healthy communities, which means supporting individuals and families in their journeys to mental well-being. We are here when you need us. One in five Americans lives with a diagnosable mental illness. Our skilled staff members and health care teams provide immediate access to expert mental health services in … [Read more...] about The Guidance Center: Believing in Positive Possibilities for Every Person
Welcoming CCC Comets to Fall Semester
As we embark on the fall 2023 semester, I am filled with a profound sense of gratitude and excitement. The energy on campus is palpable, and it’s not just the crisp autumn air. Our enrollment numbers are up, and it’s heartening to see so many new and returning faces eager to embark on their academic journeys at Coconino Community College. First and foremost, I want to extend a warm welcome to each and every one of you. Whether you’re a first-time student, returning after a hiatus, or … [Read more...] about Welcoming CCC Comets to Fall Semester
OneAZ Awards Thousands to Flagstaff-Area Non-Profits
OneAZ Credit Union is excited to award $40,000 in grants to eight Flagstaff and Sedona-area non-profit organizations as part of its Community Impact Grant program. Each organization will receive $5,000 toward a program or initiative that supports one of OneAZ’s Five Pillars – Children’s Health, Food Banks, Financial Education, Veterans’ Interests and Local Youth Programs. “Our Community Impact Grant program is one of the most powerful ways we can change lives in Northern Arizona,” said … [Read more...] about OneAZ Awards Thousands to Flagstaff-Area Non-Profits
Choosing the Right Aesthetic Treatments for You
These days, there are so many options to assist in decreasing the effects of aging and we can reap the benefits of many of the procedures that are available. It can be overwhelming to know where to start first. The Vitality Doctor can make it easy for you by creating a facial/body rejuvenation plan that best fits your aesthetic needs. Here are some options that I use in the practice that have been showing some fantastic results. Many treatments can be stacked for ultimate results. We make it a … [Read more...] about Choosing the Right Aesthetic Treatments for You
Cycling in the Bear Jaw Groove
Once again, Flagstaff’s longest-running Mountain Bike Race, Bear Jaw Groove, got rolling at Arizona Nordic Village with excited faces, colorful jerseys and zippy bikes. “We had our largest attendance ever,” said Bear Jaw Events Coordinator Stevie Sanchez, who, for the first time, rode in the race since its inception in 2012. “I competed in the 44-miler and got a flat tire the first and second lap. So, I ate a fish taco and got back on the trail.” “We had a total of 272 riders,” said Bear … [Read more...] about Cycling in the Bear Jaw Groove
Needing a Paw Up
Sydney, Jazmin and Cody, three siblings who are cattle dog mixes, were born to their homeless mom under a storage shed near Navajo Mountain. Today, they are fully vaccinated and dewormed, and being adopted by families. “A caring person living in Kayenta retrieved them after they were weaned, but could not catch mom to spay her,” said Toby Frost, a Prescott resident who has been passionate about helping homeless animals for more than 20 years. Frost has been fostering the three puppies. … [Read more...] about Needing a Paw Up
Are You a Hero?
Recent events at a mall in Indiana may have you asking yourself questions like, “Could I have been the hero in this event?” “What would I have done if I were there?” “What have I done to be prepared for the worst kind of human behavior?” On July 17, a deranged individual walked out of a shopping mall bathroom and opened fire on the people in the food court. The first shots he fired were the first warning of the danger everyone was faced with. In high-stress, high-danger environments like … [Read more...] about Are You a Hero?