The holiday season is a time for celebration. Getting caught up in the holiday chaos and stress of parties, shopping, cooking and goodies can take a toll on our skin. The harsh winter weather is just another factor that wreaks havoc on our skin along with running ourselves thin on too little sleep and indulging in holiday foods and drinks. Everyone wants that holiday winter glow throughout the season and the holidays are no excuse for your skin care regime to fall by the wayside. One of … [Read more...] about Transforming Winter Skin
Two Non-Profits Feeding Flagstaff’s Hungry
Flagstaff Family Food Center and Northern Arizona Food Bank, two non-profit agencies, have merged and will now operate under one umbrella and one name. The new agency, called Flagstaff Family Food Center: Food Bank and Kitchen (FFFC-FB&K), will continue to serve hot meals, facilitate the preparation of bag lunches and maintain a children’s reading program. The new non-profit agency will also take over two key services previously provided either by St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance or by St. … [Read more...] about Two Non-Profits Feeding Flagstaff’s Hungry
Teacher of the Year Promotes Language
Tara Smith earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Arizona State University West, and her Master’s Degree in Education-Curriculum and Instruction from Arizona State University. Mrs. Smith has been teaching for 13 years at Holiday Park Elementary School in Phoenix, Arizona. She has taught English language learners (ELLs) for all 13 years. She is highly qualified in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education. Numerous professional developments have contributed to … [Read more...] about Teacher of the Year Promotes Language
Chamber Annual Meeting
Jan. 24. 2014, 25th Annual Meeting & ATHENA Awards Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM at the High Country Conference Center. http://business.flagstaffchamber.com/events/details/2014-annual-meeting-athena-awards-6028 … [Read more...] about Chamber Annual Meeting
Biosciences Creating Prosperity
The biosciences are already a major player in the local economy, employing more than 5,000 people in higher-paying, quality bioscience jobs. In fact, the biosciences in Flagstaff actually grew during the recession. You probably already know the major bioscience organizations in Flagstaff, such as W. L. Gore, TGen North (Translational Genomics Research Institute), Northern Arizona University, Machine Solutions, Senestech, Norchem, Prent and Flagstaff Medical Center. When we look at what … [Read more...] about Biosciences Creating Prosperity
Audiologist Grounded in Helping People
Dr. Karon Lynn thought she would become an Air Force pilot. After all, she spent her youth in the Civil Air Patrol in Louisiana, flying planes on search and rescue missions. She loved all the dials, equipment and technology that go along with piloting a plane. So, she said, it was all the dials, equipment and technology that launched her career in audiology and kept her enthralled for more than 30 years. As an audiologist, Lynn experiences how lives can be changed in very positive ways. … [Read more...] about Audiologist Grounded in Helping People
Student Housing Projects Booming
What is going on with all the off-campus student housing projects? This particular segment of housing is booming. I can tell you why this is happening, but first let me tell you what is happening. To name a few: The Grove (the tall buildings south of New Frontiers and Wildflower Bread Co.)…800 beds Campus Crest (the two story units next to The Grove)…300 beds Landmark Apartments (planned to be across from Galaxy Diner)…600 beds The Lodge (planned for just north of Wal-Mart, near … [Read more...] about Student Housing Projects Booming
AZ Form 140 Chocolate Cake
Getting Started Preheat oven to 360 degrees F. Grease the bottom of 2 (two) 8 inch round pans OR 1 (one) 9 x 13 pan. If you are unsure of which pan to use, see worksheet on pages 18 and 19. Line 1 Butter A minimum of half a pound (8 oz), but not to exceed 1 (one) pound (See line 4). Line 2 Sugar Light brown or white, unless you or your spouse had a financial account in a foreign country in 1990, in which case, dark brown sugar must be used. DO NOT … [Read more...] about AZ Form 140 Chocolate Cake
City Acquiring Observatory Mesa
At an auction held this afternoon on the steps of the Coconino County Courthouse, the City of Flagstaff successfully bid on the acquisition of Observatory Mesa, located in west Flagstaff. The minimum bid started at the appraised value amount of $11.6 million. The City of Flagstaff bid the minimum amount and, as there were no other competing bidders, was awarded the purchase of the property at that amount. With funding from the 2004 voter approved Open Space bonds and a 2013 Growing Smarter … [Read more...] about City Acquiring Observatory Mesa
Coffee and Startups
Jan. 31, 9:00 a.m. at Late for the Train in Downtown Flagstaff. Meeting with other business owners and aspiring startups and network. This valuable opportunity is part of NACET's (the Northern Arizona Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology) community outreach and support efforts. … [Read more...] about Coffee and Startups