BOTHANDS, Inc., is announcing the opening of Sharon’s Attic Thrift Store, specializing in items for children, babies and moms. Sharon’s Attic will sell furniture, clothing, household goods and clothing/toys for children and babies. Sharon’s Attic will help raise funding for BOTHANDS’ Sharon Manor Transitional Housing program, which provides affordable housing and comprehensive support services for homeless women and children survivors of domestic violence. In addition to funding, Sharon’s … [Read more...] about New Thrift Store Opening March 1st
Williams’ Chamber CEO Wearing New Hat
Gioia Goodrum of the Williams Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce, has been appointed to the Coconino Community College District Governing Board. Coconino County Superintendent of Schools Robert Kelty appointed Goodrum to serve after CCC District Governing Board member Jack Hadley resigned in November. Goodrum's term will run through Dec. 31, 2014. Kelty swore in Goodrum at the Jan. 28 governing board meeting. "I'm honored to be a member of the CCC District Governing Board," Goodrum said. … [Read more...] about Williams’ Chamber CEO Wearing New Hat
Goodwill Loan Creating 40 New Jobs
A $910,000 low-interest loan is making it possible for Goodwill Industries of Northern Arizona to create 40 new jobs, expanding the number of people the non-profit organization employs from 160 to 200. It also will allow Goodwill to open an additional store, donation centers and Job Connection, which provides job training and workforce development services to the unemployed. “These positions include retail leadership, retail line level, and workforce development professional positions,” said … [Read more...] about Goodwill Loan Creating 40 New Jobs
Know Cholesterol Numbers
Measuring Cholesterol Levels According to the American Heart Association, Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) is the number one killer in the United States. Although the death rate over the last 20 years has decreased, the prevalence has increased. A major risk factor for developing CAD is unhealthy lipid levels, more commonly known as cholesterol, in the blood. Hyperlipidemia is the general term applied to high blood cholesterol and/or elevated blood triglycerides. Good and Bad … [Read more...] about Know Cholesterol Numbers
School Children Benefitting from Concert
In collaboration with Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute (WMI), Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra is participating in WMI’s Link Up program during the 2013–2014 season. Link Up pairs orchestras across the country, with schools in their local communities, inviting them to learn about orchestral repertoire through a year-long, hands-on music curriculum. Each year, 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students will explore a core musical concept in one of three distinct curricula, such as rhythm in The Orchestra … [Read more...] about School Children Benefitting from Concert
Sedona Chamber Mixer
Feb. 27th 5:30p.m.-7:00 p.m. Held at the Field Restaurant, the Sedona Chamber Mixer usually attracts more than 100 attendees. Cost is $10.00 per member and $15.00 for non-members. … [Read more...] about Sedona Chamber Mixer
Winslow Art Sweet Arts Auction
Feb. 8th. The 6th Annual Art Sweet Arts Auction!! Live Auction, Silent Auction, & Dessert Auction and more. To donate items in any category, please contact Marci Heavrin - [email protected] or April Neil at - [email protected] - if you can't email us call Peggy Wilson at 289-1411. Winslow Visitor Center 523 W. Second St. Winslow, Arizona 86047 … [Read more...] about Winslow Art Sweet Arts Auction
County Rep in Williams
Feb. 6th from 10:00 - 3:00p.m. Coconino County Services will have a representative coming to the Williams Senior Center every Thursday in 2014. Services can include: Case coordination, utility shut off notices, Emergency Food Boxes, and other resource referrals in Williams and Flagstaff. … [Read more...] about County Rep in Williams
Chamber Recognized
The Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education (ACPE) recently awarded the Greater Flagstaff Chamber the 2013 Pathways to Postsecondary Education Award at a ceremony at the Renaissance Hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. The award recognizes outstanding college access programs that prepare, encourage and transition students into postsecondary education. The award is in recognition of the Flagstaff Chamber’s signature workforce development initiative “Skills 4 Workplace Success,” in partnership with … [Read more...] about Chamber Recognized
Snowbowl Celebrating Sochi Connection
Lessons learned from the slopes of Arizona Snowbowl will be applied on the mountains of Sochi this month, as former Snowbowl instructors make up the coaching team behind Olympians such as Shaun White, Bode Miller and Ted Ligety. Men’s U.S. Olympic Snowboarding and Freeskiing Head Coach for the Halfpipe and Slope Style Teams, Mike Jankowski, taught himself to snowboard on Hart Prairie in 1993. Among the medals he’s looking to bring home in the 2014 Winter Olympics include an unprecedented … [Read more...] about Snowbowl Celebrating Sochi Connection