The Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra (FSO) opens its 66th season with the music of Beethoven and Brahms and guest artist Rachel Barton Pine. The concert will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, September 25, at Ardrey Memorial Auditorium on the Northern Arizona University campus. The Orchestra will feature acclaimed violin virtuoso Rachel Barton Pine in a performance of the Brahms Violin Concerto. Barton Pine plays this monumental work on the instrument personally selected by Brahms for violinist … [Read more...] about Symphony Opens with Acclaimed Violinist
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Oak Creek Watershed Council Supporting Growers
Sharing in the state of Arizona just got a little easier, for manure anyway. The Oak Creek Watershed Council launched its free web-based Manure Share Program on September 14. The online module allows any resident of Arizona the opportunity to share or find free manure across the state. Participants may choose from a multitude of manure types, including cow, horse, chicken, llama and duck to name a few. The site includes proper composting techniques for livestock manure, a helpful glossary of … [Read more...] about Oak Creek Watershed Council Supporting Growers
Take FMC’s Fantastic Voyage Sept. 26
Have you ever seen what the inside of a throat looks like, or heard an unborn baby’s heartbeat? Now is your chance: Mark your calendars for Flagstaff Medical Center’s Fantastic Voyage from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26. This free event, designed for school-age children, will feature displays and fun hands-on activities centered on healthcare and the mysteries of the human body. Children and families will have the opportunity to see Guardian Medical Transport’s monster ambulance and … [Read more...] about Take FMC’s Fantastic Voyage Sept. 26
Car Show Coming to Flagstaff Mall
Classic cars, live music, family-friendly activities. Findlay Toyota and CRUZZIN Main Street USA are presenting The Route 66 Reunion Flagstaff on Sept. 11 and 12. This inaugural event, benefiting The Boys and Girls Club of Flagstaff, replaces the long established Route 66 Flagstaff Days that was previously held the weekend following Labor Day for the past ten years. The Route 66 Reunion will be held on historic Route 66 at the East side of the Flagstaff Mall and Marketplace, and will … [Read more...] about Car Show Coming to Flagstaff Mall
Flagstaff Athletic Club Triathlon: Twelve Year Tradition Expanding, Improving
On Sept. 19, at Flagstaff Athletic Club East, the annual FAC Sprint Triathlon and Duathlon will take place with Ken Kotalik as the race director. FAC and Kotalik plan to make the event more inclusive with a Triathlon, Duathlon, 5K Run/Walk and a Kids Duathlon. This family friendly, low-stress event will start and end at the Flagstaff Athletic Club East outdoor pool area and feature professional electronic chip timing by RUN Flagstaff and online registration by Chronotrack. The race honors … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Athletic Club Triathlon: Twelve Year Tradition Expanding, Improving
Coconino Community College President Finalists Named
Another milestone has been reached in the search for the next president of Coconino Community College. On Aug. 11, the CCC District Governing Board reviewed the 40 applications received from throughout the country. The Board identified five finalists: Dr. Susan Bigelow serves as the Vice President for External Relations and economic development at Northern Wyoming Community College District (NWCCD) in Sheridan, Wyoming. She previously worked in economic development leadership for northeast … [Read more...] about Coconino Community College President Finalists Named
NAU Working with Citizens on Skunk Research
NAU researchers have partnered with northern Arizona communities in an effort to learn more about skunk behavior and determine best methods for vaccination against rabies, a fatal disease that can be spread from skunks to other wildlife, pets and humans. An oral vaccine for skunks is on the horizon and an experiment in northern Arizona may produce an effective method for delivering the vaccination. Biologist Tad Theimer and intern Tisheena Talk have cameras at 20 Flagstaff and Sedona … [Read more...] about NAU Working with Citizens on Skunk Research
Pet First Aid and CPR Classes Offered
We all want to keep our pets safe and healthy, but what if there is an emergency? Would you know what to do to help save your beloved animal? Teri Ann Tate, owner of Comfy Pets of AZ in Laveen, is the perfect expert to help. She has years of experience caring for animals through her pet-sitting business and is one of a few Arizonans qualified to teach first aid care for small animals and horses. Her credentials include being a Pet Tech instructor and teaching Pet CPR and First Aid classes … [Read more...] about Pet First Aid and CPR Classes Offered
Event Focused on Local Growing
Flagstaff’s local food movement attracts special kinds of entrepreneurs committed to establishing a direct connection between food producers and consumers. The goal of this forum is to inspire conversations on how to grow and improve local food production and to create a space for individuals to showcase and share techniques and solutions to be a successful green entrepreneur. Participants will have the opportunity to listen to and share their own stories with several presenters and … [Read more...] about Event Focused on Local Growing
Climate Change Documentary in Sedona
On Thursday, August 13th, at 6:30 PM, The Inspiration of Sedona, will show part 4 of James Cameron’s, Emmy Award winning, nine-part “Years of Living Dangerously” documentary series. The remaining five parts of the series will be shown consecutively on the following 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. This groundbreaking event series explores the human impact of climate change. Along with its supporting website, www.yearsoflivingdangerously.com, it represents a milestone in raising awareness … [Read more...] about Climate Change Documentary in Sedona