Northern Arizona Food Bank (NAFB) has been helping low income families, seniors, and disabled individuals with free firewood during the winter months. There are many families in Northern Arizona who are living without plumbing and electricity. These people depend on firewood for their heating and cooking needs. NAFB works hard to fill this need! Summer is coming to an end and NAFB's staff is preparing for the fall season. We would like to remind everyone that a new application must be … [Read more...] about Firewood Applications Available
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Childhelp Run Saturday
Childhelp’s Run the Course Flagstaff will benefit the Childhelp Mobile Advocacy Center of Northern Arizona. A child-friendly advocacy center which provides immediate medical treatment, investigational resources, mental health therapy, and victim support services to address the immediate safety and complete well-being of children who are referred to the center. The latest statistics show that 46% of runaways report physical abuse, 38% is emotionally abused and 17% are sexually abused. Childhelp … [Read more...] about Childhelp Run Saturday
Salon Offers Chair of Hope to Cancer Patients
In second grade, Robert Allison learned the secret to making women smile: a trip to the salon. His first stint as a make-up artist was applying his mother’s treasured eye shadows and blush to his cat at age seven. Some 50 years later, Richard has learned to combine his two passions – making people feel beautiful and helping people in their time of need – into one business: Salon Chair of Hope. His newly opened salon provides free services to cancer patients, including head shavings done in a … [Read more...] about Salon Offers Chair of Hope to Cancer Patients
No. AZ Playwriting Showcase Fri./Sat.
Estranged brothers with different views of what to do with their father’s ashes. A veteran tow-truck driver and a green police officer on the scene of a fatal wreck. A daughter who becomes the gatekeeper to her dating mother. These scenes and four others will take the stage at the end of this month, as the Northern Arizona Playwriting Showcase has announced the winners of its 10-minute short playwriting contest. Seven final plays were selected out of more than 40 plays from around the … [Read more...] about No. AZ Playwriting Showcase Fri./Sat.
Coconino County Fair this Weekend
Plenty of entertainment and family fun are on tap for the 64th Annual County Fair, which runs Labor Day weekend from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2. The Fair is held at Fort Tuthill County Park at 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop off of Interstate 17 south of Flagstaff, where visitors will find four days of live entertainment, livestock shows, thrilling carnival rides, traditional fair exhibits, food and activities for everybody. “The County fair is always a regional favorite that draws visitors from throughout … [Read more...] about Coconino County Fair this Weekend
Aquaplex Celebrating Five Years
Today, August 28th, is the five year anniversary of Flagstaff's Aquaplex. Several events will take place to mark the occasion, including free admission all day. Draw for a guaranteed discount 5%-25% off any membership. As a NAPEBT employee this discount will be in addition to your 15% off annual memberships. (Pass must be purchased on the 28th) Live music is scheduled with the Big Kahunas from 5pm-6pm Free Under the Sea Bounce House in the gym from 2:30pm-7:30pm Free cake and … [Read more...] about Aquaplex Celebrating Five Years
CCC Special Election Scheduled
Coconino County voters will decide Nov. 5 whether or not to approve a tax funding to protect and preserve the College's core missions. CCC's three core missions are: 1. Provide Arts and Science courses for transfer and transition, including successful program such as High School to CCC programs and CCC2NAU transition program. 2. Provide career and technical education. Did you you know that CCC provides training and education to 51 percent of Coconino County firefighters, 43 percent of … [Read more...] about CCC Special Election Scheduled
Organizations Traveling to DC for Innovation Forum
The Northern Arizona Council of Governments (NACOG) and the Copper Corridor Economic Development Coalition (CCEDC) have been selected to participate in a Forum on Regional Innovation in Rural America, which will take place September 18-19 in Washington, D.C. The forum is organized by the White House Rural Council and the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO) in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development (RD) … [Read more...] about Organizations Traveling to DC for Innovation Forum
Flagstaff Nuestras Raices Event Saturday
The Flagstaff Nuestras Raices group presents two events saturday, a potluck and Pioneer Reunion Picnic. the event will be held at the Fort Tuthill County Park - Navajo Ramada from 12-4:00 p.m. The annual event features music, food, horseshoe tournament, raffle, and gamers for children. More information is available at www.flagstaffnuestrasraices.com. In the evening, the Summertime Baile - Dance with Grupo XS will begin at 8:00 p.m. at theAmerican Legion. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Nuestras Raices Event Saturday
Fire Along the Rim Being Managed
Coconino National Forest fire managers are managing a wildfire on the Mogollon Rim Ranger District to benefit natural resources. The Egypt Fire, located in the West Clear Creek Wilderness approximately eight miles west of Clints Well, began July 15 from lightning and is approximately 450 acres with a low rate of spread. Natural burning is helps clean out forest ground litter and reduce existing fuel loads. Fire spread is being managed daily under close supervision by … [Read more...] about Fire Along the Rim Being Managed