If you’re a fan of thrift shopping – or just find it satisfying to donate – there will soon be more venues for you to do that. Goodwill is opening not one but two new stores in Flagstaff. Store re-fitting is already underway at the former Albertsons in Flagstaff opposite Fry’s and the same will soon be happening at the former Barnes and Noble building on South Milton Road, where Goodwill recently outbid the bookstore for the lease. The inside of both buildings will be converted to meet the … [Read more...] about More Goodwill in the Works
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Helping Others Protect, Recover Dark Skies with The Flagstaff Solution
Fairbanks, Alaska, a town of about 31,000 people, depends largely on dark skies for its winter economy. Tourists come from all over the world to see the Northern Lights, the aurora borealis, dancing across the landscape in shades of green. But concerns about light pollution in recent years have community leaders gazing into Flagstaff’s dark starry nights, wondering what can be done in Fairbanks. The Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition is answering with The Flagstaff Solution. “We knew that … [Read more...] about Helping Others Protect, Recover Dark Skies with The Flagstaff Solution
Sedona Honors Mariette Hartley with Lifetime Achievement Award
Mariette Hartley and Jerry Sroka spent a sunny late-February day in the red rock country holding hands, quipping back and forth in their ongoing quick-witted banter and being nervous. The two veteran actors, married since 2005, were about to see their film, “Our Almost Completely True Story,” debut before a live audience at the Sedona International Film Festival. The movie is an almost completely true love story, and a really funny one, as evidenced by the laughter in the Sedona Performing … [Read more...] about Sedona Honors Mariette Hartley with Lifetime Achievement Award
Cowgirls and Fairies Boutique Offers Whimsical, Western Experience
Citing that Williams is a “cute little town where everyone has your back,” musician and entrepreneur April White has opened her newest highly curated business adventure, Cowgirls & Fairies. Located downtown, Cowgirls & Fairies is an eclectic women’s boutique that White refers to as whimsical and experiential, bringing big city shopping to a small town. “I will be offering a creative combination of luxury and rugged feminine Boho chic, desert cowgirl dresses, Western designer … [Read more...] about Cowgirls and Fairies Boutique Offers Whimsical, Western Experience
Public Health Champion Receives the Flagstaff ATHENA Award
Amanda “Mandy” Guay is committed to improving public health. As director of community health at North Country HealthCare, Guay is recognized as the organization’s lead public health champion who protects vulnerable populations by securing resources for Northern Arizonans. In her role, she oversees and develops community health and behavioral health programming for specific target populations. Those who work with her say she has attracted millions of dollars in grants to the region and brought … [Read more...] about Public Health Champion Receives the Flagstaff ATHENA Award
Chef Antonio Aizon Honored to Serve Highgate Community
Zamboanga City, the fifth largest urbanized city in the Philippines, is where Highgate Senior Living Executive Chef Antonio Aizon was born. It is also where his love for cooking began. “My dad inspired my cooking,” said Aizon. “When I was younger, I would watch and help my dad cook for the family and relatives. In the Filipino culture, life is centered on food. The smells and flavors gave me a passion for the culinary arts.” Coming to the United States when he was 11, Aizon lived in … [Read more...] about Chef Antonio Aizon Honored to Serve Highgate Community
Waiting for the First Pitch
Baseball fans from around the state and beyond, along with the Phoenix area’s 10 baseball facilities, continue to wait for word on when Major League Baseball’s spring training may begin. The Cactus League was scheduled to start Feb. 26, and organizers are standing by expecting to hear “Play ball!” sometime this month for the 15 teams that call Arizona their spring training home. Currently, Surprise Stadium has tickets on sale for games from March 8 to March 26. “Surprise Stadium is ready to … [Read more...] about Waiting for the First Pitch
Different Ways To Prevent Pallet Rack Damage
You may think that your warehouse runs smoothly and that everything is as it should be, but that can change if pallet racks take damage during storage or transport. And this damage can end up hurting your business. Handling materials with care and following routine maintenance practices will help you keep your pallet racks in good shape while avoiding safety violations in your warehouse. Accomplish better management of your warehouse and distribution centers with these different ways to prevent … [Read more...] about Different Ways To Prevent Pallet Rack Damage
Lab Safety Accidents and How To Avoid Them
Even though operating your lab business is a profitable and rewarding career, it’s important to keep in mind that labs are dangerous environments. It’s essential to protect your employees and create a safe, secure workplace for all. Additionally, because one of the most common challenges facing laboratories today is staffing issues, you want to keep your employees and create a safe workspace. To keep yourself and your employees safe at work, learn about common lab safety accidents and how to … [Read more...] about Lab Safety Accidents and How To Avoid Them
Best Tips for Starting Your Steel Fabrication Business
Starting a steel fabrication business can be an extremely lucrative endeavor, but it's important to make sure you're starting off on the right foot. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to kickstart your business, and we've compiled some of the best tips for starting your steel fabrication business according to industry professionals. Develop a Blueprint for Successful Fabrication Before even opening the doors to your steel business, you should have a blueprint for how your company will … [Read more...] about Best Tips for Starting Your Steel Fabrication Business