People interested in buying a home are invited to attend a homebuyer class. Attendees will learn about obtaining a home loan, as well as learning about the benefits of owning compared to renting. Sponsors include Tess Sage-Robinson of Suburban Mortgage, Findlay, Sylvie Stuart of Keller Williams and Lawyers Title. The event will be held at 5199 Test Drive in Flagstaff from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Information is available by email [email protected] … [Read more...] about Homebuyer Presentation Tonight
Planning for Arizona’s Future Water Supply
Following one of the driest winters on record, and with communities in the Southwest in the grips of drought, the topic of water is on the minds of many. In the Grand Canyon state, the Department of Water Resources (DWR) recently released Arizona’s Next Century: A Strategic Vision for Water Supply Sustainability. This report identifies potential long-term imbalances between available water supplies and demands. The document states, “While the state as a whole is not currently facing an immediate … [Read more...] about Planning for Arizona’s Future Water Supply
Made in the Shade Beer Festival Approaching
The Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival returns for its 22nd year as Northern Arizona’s longest running, most popular craft beer tasting event featuring a superb new venue: the Pepsi Amphitheater. The 2014 Made in the Shade Beer Festival unfolds over a mid-June weekend kicked off by the official Made in the Shade pre-party with Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers on Friday, June 13th at 8 p.m. On Saturday, June 14 from 1 to 5 p.m. over 50 of the best breweries from the West and … [Read more...] about Made in the Shade Beer Festival Approaching
Free Skin Cancer Screenings May 31st
The Cancer Centers of Northern Arizona Healthcare and the Northern Arizona Dermatology Center have teamed up to offer free skin cancer screenings, education and skin cancer prevention tips for the Flagstaff community and surrounding areas. The free screenings are Saturday, May 31, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the cancer center located at Flagstaff Medical Center, 1200 N. Beaver St. Services provided during the clinic include a full-body skin cancer screening, skin cancer education and … [Read more...] about Free Skin Cancer Screenings May 31st
Tips For Hantivirus Prevention
As warmer temperatures return to Northern Arizona, so does the threat of Hantavirus, a rare but fatal disease spread by infected rodent urine and droppings. The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) reminds the public to take a few precautions when entering and cleaning sheds, garages, campers, cabins, barns and other buildings to protect themselves from Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS). “It is extremely important to take the time to use … [Read more...] about Tips For Hantivirus Prevention
Guided Pain Injections
The first use of spinal injections for pain dates back to 1901. That’s when researchers injected cocaine just above the tailbone to help relieve lower back pain. The first report of epidural steroid injection for back pain was in 1952; that’s when researchers injected the steroid hydrocortisone into the epidura – the space that surrounds the spinal cord – of the lower back. Today, epidural injection of steroidal painkillers is commonly used to treat difficult problems with lower back … [Read more...] about Guided Pain Injections
Quick Home Sales
Location. Location. Location. Well, not exactly. Although neighborhoods, views, close proximity to all that is important to you are considering factors while purchasing a home, that’s not all. I’ve always said, “There is a lid for every pot,” which in real estate terms, translates to “There is a buyer for every listing.” And that is completely true. While location is extremely important, as is the condition of the home, there is one main factor that seems to win out almost ALL the time when … [Read more...] about Quick Home Sales
Honoring our Western Heritage
It is no small task to stage a professional rodeo, including last-minute questions to be answered such as how many stalls will be needed, how often the arena will need to be raked, how many contestants will be camping and will they require hook-ups? The Flagstaff Pine Country Pro Rodeo had a good run for 27 years through 2008, but has not been seen since. The complexity and expense of producing a rodeo during poor economic times may have contributed to the demise of the annual rodeo … [Read more...] about Honoring our Western Heritage
FBN reached out to Marc Sterling of Sedona, to learn more about his business, Sterling Financial Services. He’s been in Sedona 12 years and has been working in his field for three decades. Describe your line of work and the services you provide for clients. We have an accounting and tax practice, my 30th year in practice, and we provide a full range of accounting and teax services for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and non profits. We prepare tax returns, … [Read more...] about
Traffic Impacted by NAU Graduation Ceremonies
Northern Arizona University is holding five commencement ceremonies today and tomorrow. Traffic and parking is expected to be impacted in the greater Flagstaff region. Traffic will be heaviest at these times: Friday, May 9 - Noon to 3 p.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 10 8 to 11 a.m., 12-3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. Families and friends will fill Northern Arizona University’s Skydome to celebrate the accomplishments of nearly 5,000 students during spring commencement. NAU has scheduled five … [Read more...] about Traffic Impacted by NAU Graduation Ceremonies