This Wine Tasting, Music, Silent and Live Auction event will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2014 from 1pm to 3:30pm at Thornagers on Kiltie Lane (previously known as the Kilted Cat) in Flagstaff, Arizona. Flagstaff, Arizona August 6, 2014: The Grand Canyon Guitar Society (GCGS) has announced its 1st ever fundraising event called Corks and Chords. GCGS Executive Director Craig Yarbrough notes that “the Grand Canyon Guitar Society is starting their 11th season this Fall and this event would … [Read more...] about The Grand Canyon Guitar Society to Host its 1st Annual Corks and Chords Wine Tasting and Music Fundraiser
Community Profile
Scheduled Lift Maintenance Suspends Summer Lift Rides for Two Weeks
FLAGTAFF, Ariz. – Scheduled lift maintenance will be performed on Agassiz Lift for two weekends and will suspend Scenic Chairlift operation. This necessary preventative procedure is a part of the ski area’s preparation for the 2014/15 winter season and involves the replacement of large components at the drive terminal. Representatives from the lift manufacturer - Doppelmayr - will be on hand and will work with the Snowbowl lift crew. The crew estimate the project to take about two … [Read more...] about Scheduled Lift Maintenance Suspends Summer Lift Rides for Two Weeks
Unusual Business Model Following Nature’s Cues – First Chair Takes Back Seat in Summer; Cosmic Cycles Leads Out
Flagstaff is a year-round sports town. When it is time to hang up the mountain bikes, it is time to take out the skis and snowboards. No one knows better about how difficult it is to maintain a seasonal business than those who cater to one or the other. Two Flagstaff businessmen put their heads together and figured out how to cater to both by using the same space seasonally. In the summer, Scott Heinsius, owner of Cosmic Cycles, puts his wares front and center in the store. In the … [Read more...] about Unusual Business Model Following Nature’s Cues – First Chair Takes Back Seat in Summer; Cosmic Cycles Leads Out
Watching the Sunset at 11,500 Feet
While Monsoon’s precipitation is low and the heat level is high, Arizona’s highest mountain is offering cool temperatures and cool views along with extended hours to get there this month. For five Saturdays, Arizona Snowbowl guests can enjoy live music on the Agassiz patio, dinners and breathtaking Northern Arizona sunsets, as the chairlift will be open until 6 p.m. The Old Farmer’s Almanac is calling for below-normal precipitation in August, so sunset lift riders can expect clear, sunny … [Read more...] about Watching the Sunset at 11,500 Feet
Making Your Home Energy Efficient
Saving money and energy at home is an endeavor that pays off; it saves your pocket money and reduces the country’s dependence on imported nonrenewable energy resources. Most homes use energy inefficiently, adding extra dollars to the monthly bills. You may opt to make minor changes or more elaborate updates to your home; either way, your bills will immediately reflect your hard work. First, it is important to identify the areas in your home that use energy and leak energy. Inspect areas like … [Read more...] about Making Your Home Energy Efficient
Yavapai College, Sedona Cultural Park Finalize Agreement Celebration scheduled for Oct. 14 at YC’s Sedona Center for Arts & Technology
SEDONA -- Yavapai College and Sathcupa L.L.C., owner of the Sedona Cultural Park, have completed a land-swap agreement that allows the college to stay in its Sedona Center for Arts & Technology facility located in the Cultural Park. Papers filed with the City of Sedona and Yavapai County show that the two parties traded land parcels within the Cultural Park. The college received property contiguous to its facility in exchange for five acres the college owned elsewhere in the Cultural … [Read more...] about Yavapai College, Sedona Cultural Park Finalize Agreement Celebration scheduled for Oct. 14 at YC’s Sedona Center for Arts & Technology
Northern Arizona’s Only Four Diamond Resort Casino Earns Environmentally Sustainable Building Designation
(Flagstaff, Ariz. – August 27, 2014) – Derrick Watchman, CEO of Navajo Gaming (The Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise) announced that Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort has earned the Three Green Globes™ environment rating from the Green Building Initiative for its energy efficient building, sustainable operational practices and stunning architecture. "Navajo Gaming pursued the Green Globes designation because we are a leader in this arena and we provide a distinctively Navajo experience for our … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona’s Only Four Diamond Resort Casino Earns Environmentally Sustainable Building Designation
Traveler in Concert at The Arboretum at Flagstaff, September 6, 2014
FLAGSTAFF, AZ –The Arboretum at Flagstaff and Flagstaff Arts Council announce Traveler in concert at The Arboretum. Musical performances take place under the shade of the cool pines with a view of the San Francisco Peaks, rain or shine. The concert will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2014. Traveler’s sound is an innovative fusion of World Music and Rock. Using traditional ethnic instruments combined with all the power of a full-blown rock band, their performances are … [Read more...] about Traveler in Concert at The Arboretum at Flagstaff, September 6, 2014
Arizona Snowbowl Ramps Up Efforts to Thank August 29-September 5 Holiday Blood Donors
United Blood Services: All Blood Types Needed, but O-Negative is Always in Greatest Demand Aug. 26, 2014 – Northern Arizona – United Blood Services and the Arizona Snowbowl are ramping up efforts to increase blood donations around the Labor Day holiday. Donate at any blood drive Aug. 29 – Sept. 5 in Flagstaff or Munds Park and receive a voucher for a ride on the Scenic Chairlift, courtesy of the Arizona Snowbowl! Blood donations typically decline by up to 25% during holiday weeks, but … [Read more...] about Arizona Snowbowl Ramps Up Efforts to Thank August 29-September 5 Holiday Blood Donors
New Flagstaff Eateries Bringing Added Historic Restoration to Downtown
Proper Meats + Provisions, a new neighborhood butcher shop and casual eatery set to open this month, is one of a slew of new eateries and restaurants that is bringing renovation to downtown Flagstaff historic buildings. Opening in a Southside building listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it will be the first butcher shop in the state to offer exclusively farm-raised meats from Arizona, like beef from Babbitt Ranches. The Arizona-raised meatery is the long-planned dream of the … [Read more...] about New Flagstaff Eateries Bringing Added Historic Restoration to Downtown