“January is one of the most beautiful times of year in Sedona and to complement the winter season we’ve got six of this generations most brilliant artists performing in a variety of community service programs – all leading up to the Friday and Sunday concerts hosted at the Hilton Sedona Resort & Spa,” said Chamber Music Sedona director Bert Harclerode. Festival co-artistic directors Alexander Fiterstein and Nicholas Canellakis have invited four superlative young artists to join them … [Read more...] about Sedona Winter MusicFest Inaugural Season
Goodwill of Northern Arizona Making Strides
Along with community partners, Goodwill of Northern Arizona says they are addressing the region’s economic and workforce development challenges. With two recent grant awards totaling $11,000 from the Flagstaff Community Foundation, $65,000 from the Chase Philanthropy Foundation and $910,000 from Goodwill's Mission and Job Creation Loan Services Inc., critical job creation investments have been made by these philanthropic organizations. With their support along with the … [Read more...] about Goodwill of Northern Arizona Making Strides
Healthy Holiday Eating
Following healthy eating habits during the holidays can make a difference. Research has shown the average person gains only one pound over the holidays. However, that pound may carry over to the New Year and beyond, and the extra weight can contribute to long-term health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. By using sensible and healthful cooking strategies, you can maintain your weight over the holidays. Incorporating healthy ingredients when cooking can cut calories and add … [Read more...] about Healthy Holiday Eating
Making Sense of the World
Let’s start this month’s column with a quick quiz. What do management guru Peter Drucker, ancient Roman orator and philosopher Cicero and the founder of the Jesuit order, Ignatius of Loyola, have in common? All were big believers in the power of self-reflection. Drucker said, “Follow effective action with quiet reflection. From the quiet reflection will come even more effective action.” Taking a different tack, Cicero stated, “It is not by muscle, speed or physical dexterity that great things … [Read more...] about Making Sense of the World
Wallick and Volk Helping Poore Clinic
The Wallick & Volk Mortgage Flagstaff Branch is helping the Poore Medical Clinic provide health care to Northern Arizona’s low-income, uninsured population. The company presented a $5,000 check to support the non-profit clinic’s efforts in November. “Our office recognizes the significant need and the valuable services provided by the Poore Medical Clinic, Dr. Poore and the exceptional volunteers,” said Wallick & Volk Branch Manager John Rich. FBN More … [Read more...] about Wallick and Volk Helping Poore Clinic
Thousands Expected For Pine Cone Drop
The seeds of one of Flagstaff’s established holiday-time community traditions can be found in a legacy. Sam Green and Henry Taylor took over The Weatherford Hotel not only to preserve it and return it to viability but also to honor its namesake, a relatively unheralded figure of Flagstaff’s early days. “When we found out more about John Weatherford and his role in the community, it meant a lot to us,” said Green. “The Pine Cone Drop has really made people recognize ‘Weatherford,’ the place … [Read more...] about Thousands Expected For Pine Cone Drop
McCain Praising Canyon’s Quieter Plane Incentives
U.S. Senator John McCain is applauding new incentives for use of quieter technology of air tour aircraft at Grand Canyon National Park. “I applaud the Park Service for creating this new initiative to encourage the use of quiet-technology aircraft at Grand Canyon National Park. This is the first step toward meeting the requirement set by Congress to convert all aircraft at the Park to quiet technology in a way that protects tourism jobs and allows all visitors to enjoy some of the most … [Read more...] about McCain Praising Canyon’s Quieter Plane Incentives
2014 Economic Forecasting in Prescott
The Prescott Chamber’s Annual Meeting will once again feature keynote speaker Elliott Pollack, noted state economist, with his economic forecast for 2014. "Elliott spoke at our annual meeting last February and our members enjoyed his talk,” said Prescott Chamber of Commerce CEO David Maurer. “We invited him back this year to see if economic conditions in the nation, state and locally have improved since his last report." Pollack’s forecast will be part of a new format for the Annual … [Read more...] about 2014 Economic Forecasting in Prescott
A Very Merry Christmas in Yarnell
Some residents of Yarnell, which was devastated earlier this year by the deathly fire through the area, are in their rebuilt homes in time for the holidays. Some certificates of occupancy are expected today, allowing homeowners to move in to the homes. Steve and Debi Keehner shared the celebration with supporters are a ribbon-cutting ceremony of their rebuilt house. The Keehner’s were uninsured, so the rebuild was made possible by the Yarnell Hill Recovery Group, and many other generous … [Read more...] about A Very Merry Christmas in Yarnell
Quality Connections Employing Disabled
Quality Connections is gearing up for growth in revenue, but perhaps more significantly, in employing and training more disabled and disadvantaged workers. The non-profit organization has been awarded a new half-million dollar contract to refill recycled printer toner cartridges and supply them to state agencies. This is the first mandatory set-aside contract in Arizona, a mandatory purchasing plan for qualified non-profits. With the new contract, and the added employment and job … [Read more...] about Quality Connections Employing Disabled