Hair for Hope is sponsoring an event this weekend at Woodlands Hotel. Sunday, from noon until 4:00, different activities will be offered for this fundraising event. There will be haircuts, buzz cuts, laser tag, a comedy show, a balloon artist, face painting, a DJ and a silent auction. Sponsor include Arizona Oncology, US Oncology Network, Arizona Oncology Foundation. More information is available … [Read more...] about Hair for Hope Event Sunday
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Fourth-Graders To Get WET-Wise
Thanks to a sponsorship by SCA, a global hygiene and forest products manufacturer with local operations here, more than 600 fourth-grade students in the Flagstaff area will get a chance to make a splash at the one-day Arizona Project WET Festival on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2012, at Foxglenn Park, 4200 E. Butler Avenue. The festival is part of Arizona Project WET, a University of Arizona water education program. The high-energy, interactive program is designed to make water science fun … [Read more...] about Fourth-Graders To Get WET-Wise
Growing Human Skin and Jobs from Bok Choy
Step into Dr. Robert Kellar’s lab and you have entered the future. On McMillan Mesa, this 39-year-old scientist, professor and president of Development Engineering Sciences has figured out how to put plants to work to grow human protein. When his patented products have cleared the clinical trial stage and entered the manufacturing stage, he plans to put some 30 to 40 people to work in this field of regenerative medicine. Basically, Kellar is growing human skin and his business plan calls for … [Read more...] about Growing Human Skin and Jobs from Bok Choy
Governor’s Economic Development Conference
Arizona has seen its share of economic strife over the past five years. Its rebound has been covered on many business pages around the country. The 2013 Arizona Governor’s Economic Development Conference will highlight economic successes while giving a glimpse into Arizona’s economic future. The October 1-3, 2013 conference entitled “Next-Gen Know How” will be held at the High Country Conference Center/NAU in Flagstaff. The Arizona Commerce Authority and the Arizona Association for … [Read more...] about Governor’s Economic Development Conference
Auction Benefitting Boys and Girls Club
Through a generous donation from a local businessman, proceeds from the auction of a 2008 Shelby GT Barrett Jackson Edition Convertible, one of only 100 produced by Carroll Shelby, will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Flagstaff. The auction takes place Thursday September 26th at the Barrett Jackson Auction in Las Vegas, NV. This limited edition car has been upgraded with a Ford Racing V8 package and is equipped with a 5-speed automatic transmission as well as Ford Racing handling Pack. With … [Read more...] about Auction Benefitting Boys and Girls Club
2013’s Outstanding City Employees
The employees of the City of Flagstaff strive to provide excellent customer service in every program and service we provide to each other and to our community. While customer service is expected of each of us, there are some employees that go beyond our expectations and achieve the extraordinary in service delivery and customer satisfaction. At yesterday’s City Council meeting City Manager Kevin Burke and the City Council recognized the employees and employee teams with a “City … [Read more...] about 2013’s Outstanding City Employees
City Settling Lawsuit
The City of Flagstaff has agreed to settle a lawsuit that challenged the City’s use of a State law that prohibited loitering for the purpose of begging. The Police Chief and City Attorney were following State law and not a City specific ordinance. However, the City has learned that constitutional law has evolved regarding these kinds of First Amendment issues and we always want to protect and respect the constitutional rights of our citizens and visitors. The City of … [Read more...] about City Settling Lawsuit
MNA Receiving Two Grants
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is demonstrating its support for the Museum of Northern Arizona by awarding it two grants to strengthen its zoology and photographic collections. The IMLS grants address the preservation needs for MNA's zoology holdings and photo archives. A $149,998 grant will help address the preservation needs of zoology holdings, and a $150,000 grant will help preserve photo archives. “This institution has a history of solid commitment to … [Read more...] about MNA Receiving Two Grants
NAIPTA – Best Public System in U.S.
The Northern Arizona Intergovernmental Public Transportation Authority (NAIPTA) was recognized with the highest honor a transit system can receive, winning the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) 2013 Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award. This award, which is in the category of providing fewer than four million passenger trips annually, marks the first time NAIPTA has been recognized by APTA, the nation’s leading force in advancing public … [Read more...] about NAIPTA – Best Public System in U.S.
2013 Science Fest – Manifestation of Curiosity
From the darkest oceans to deep space, into the frigid ice caps and across blistering deserts, the 2013 Flagstaff Festival of Science will explore Life in the Extreme, Sept. 20 – 29, 2013. Leading the free 10-day adventure is planetary explorer and Mars rover boss Professor Steve Squyres. With the most up-to-the-minute images and information from the nail-biting Mars rover missions and their extraordinary findings, this planetary geologist will set the pace as the Festival’s … [Read more...] about 2013 Science Fest – Manifestation of Curiosity