“What’s really neat about the Flagstaff area is that the forest is in town – so people don’t have to go very far to see wildlife,” said Forest Service biologist Loren LeSueur in the introduction to a new series of audio guides to wildlife watching in and around Flagstaff. Guided walks to see local wildlife have proven popular in recent years. The Arboretum at Flagstaff’s summer Saturday morning bird walks led by Northern Arizona Audubon Society volunteers, along with additional tours of sites … [Read more...] about Audio Guides Connecting Sightseers to AWWEsome Wildlife
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Arizona Winemakers Boost Agriculture and Tourism
Sipping boutique blends in the tasting room at Cornville’s Page Springs Cellars and mulling over what to sample next, it is easy to grasp the magnetism of Arizona’s wine industry for the 70 percent of visitors who average $71 on food and merchandise and spend $70 more to walk away with 3.3 bottles of the red, white or sweet. Equally intriguing is the industry’s $37.6 million in direct, indirect and induced economic contribution, $5.9 million in indirect business taxes, 265 direct jobs and 140 … [Read more...] about Arizona Winemakers Boost Agriculture and Tourism
Flagstaff Forty Honors Former Executive Bob Millis, Recruiting New CEO
Flagstaff Forty Honors former Executive Bob Millis, Recruiting New CEO August 13, 2014 - Flagstaff Forty honored Robert Millis during its annual meeting in June recognizing his five years of service as Executive Director. Following an exemplary career as the Director of Lowell Observatory, Millis served as a volunteer executive for Flagstaff Forty since 2009. During his tenure he lead the organizations’ successful effort on legislative redistricting and the strategic emphasis on STEM education. … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Forty Honors Former Executive Bob Millis, Recruiting New CEO
Canyon Dance Academy Announces Auditions for Teen Dance Company, Velocity Dance Company
Canyon Dance Academy is pleased to announce the auditions for our Teen dance company, Velocity Dance Company! Velocity Dance Company performs monthly throughout the year. They are a group of dedicated, trained, excellent performers! An Audition Prep class will be help on Thursday August 21 from 7-8:30 pm, and the audition is Thursday August 28 starting at 7pm. Come prepared to dance. Ages 12-18 are invited to audition, but anyone age 10 and older can attend the Audition Prep Class. Cost … [Read more...] about Canyon Dance Academy Announces Auditions for Teen Dance Company, Velocity Dance Company
Could Flagstaff Be Rocked? Geologists Watching for Earthquake Activity; Officials Planning for Action
Like a swarm of bees, a seismic swarm is something geologists say we should be paying attention to, particularly since Flagstaff falls in the second highest earthquake hazard zone in the state and the crust in Northern Arizona is expanding. The top hazard zone is in Southeastern Arizona, where an earthquake registering a respectable 5.2 on the Richter scale shook the town of Duncan on June 28. “The 5.2 magnitude is about where you’d begin to see some damage if you’re close enough to the … [Read more...] about Could Flagstaff Be Rocked? Geologists Watching for Earthquake Activity; Officials Planning for Action
New Heart Surgeon Embraces Flagstaff’s Rhythm
Dr. David Caparrelli had two good reasons for moving to Flagstaff. First, he and his wife, Cara, believe it is a great place to raise kids and second, he got the opportunity to join the cardiovascular care facility at the Flagstaff Medical Center and The Heart & Vascular Center of Northern Arizona. “I think one of the things that really attracted me to Flagstaff was the world-class physicians and the top-notch nursing staff at the facility. It is really top notch for being a small town,” … [Read more...] about New Heart Surgeon Embraces Flagstaff’s Rhythm
Restaurateur Lisa Dahl Preparing for Mariposa
Lisa Dahl is busy. Not only is she running her three Sedona restaurants, for the next few months she will be haunting trade shows all over the country gathering equipment and furnishings for her next restaurant, Mariposa. With plans to open in early 2015, it will have a South American flavor and offer steak and seafood. “It’s a new adventure. I am totally excited,” she said. Mariposa joins Dahl’s other fine dinning restaurants, Dahl and DiLuca Restorante Italino and Cucina Rustica. Pisa … [Read more...] about Restaurateur Lisa Dahl Preparing for Mariposa
The Premas: Extreme Entrepreneurs
It was not exactly an arranged marriage for Robin and Pragna Prema, but it was close. Their uncles exchanged photos of the two, which they shared with the young people. Robin saw Pragna’s photo and liked what he saw. “She was very cute,” he said. Pragna noticed Robin’s photo was taken at the Grand Canyon, which looked good to her. “Then I said ‘Wow! He looks good too.” The two began burning up the phone lines and decided to marry three weeks later. That … [Read more...] about The Premas: Extreme Entrepreneurs
Enjoying Math, Tax Preparation and Life
It is that time of year when Jeff Augenstein is crazy busy doing taxes for his customers. Even now in his hand, he is holding tax information from a Hong Kong corporation with business interests in the United States. “We do about 2,500 tax returns a year,” he said. “I have clients from all over the world. We do everything thing from the very simple to the most complicated.” In addition, his Flagstaff firm, Northern Arizona Financial Services, handles tax resolution for clients who have gone … [Read more...] about Enjoying Math, Tax Preparation and Life
Andrea Lebelle Finding Perfect Fit
After being unable to find jeans that fit, 15-year-old Andrea Lebelle turned to her friend and said, “Someone should open a store for real women!” Someone did. “I didn’t know it would be me,” she said with a chuckle. Now, 20 years later, the business is the Flagstaff Jean Company and Labelle’s mission is to find jeans that fit everyone who walks through her doors, much to the delight of a growing number of women. Anyone who has struggled in a dressing room knows that it takes countless … [Read more...] about Andrea Lebelle Finding Perfect Fit