Monday, July 4 will see the return of Flagstaff’s annual Fourth of July parade. Serving as grand marshal will be Moon-walking legend Harrison Schmitt, who 50 years ago became the 12th and second to last person to walk on the Moon. Dr. Harrison “Jack” Schmitt is a trained geologist who has spent most of his life serving the United States in one capacity or another. He is perhaps most famous for flying to the Moon in 1972, with Gene Cernan and Ron Evans, as part of the Apollo 17 mission. He … [Read more...] about Moonwalker Harrison Schmitt to Headline Flagstaff’s Fourth of July Parade
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Pilot Fish May Help You Make the Big Catch
Experiencing the gentle, colorful tropical world under the sea off Maui’s scenic Honoapi’ilani Highway feels like you’re in a Disney mermaid movie, unless you’re snorkeling with someone who delights in taking you to places to see some really interesting creatures. Hawaii’s Sandra Romer is one such snorkeler. She can free dive to depths way beyond normal human ear pressure tolerance, doesn’t get cold or wrinkly in the ocean and can hold her breath for, like, half an hour. If you’re going to … [Read more...] about Pilot Fish May Help You Make the Big Catch
Arizona Rangers Keeping Order, Continuing Western Tradition
ARIZONA HERITAGE! Feared by bad guys and respected by all, the highly skilled Arizona Rangers continue their Arizona Territory tradition of answering the call when they are needed. You'll see them at parades, festivals, air shows and in schools – to keep the order and back up law enforcement. Meet two of these brave and dedicated volunteer public servants from Arizona High Country Ranger Company on Zonie Living! Watch now at https://starworldwidenetworks.com/.../arizona-rangers... … [Read more...] about Arizona Rangers Keeping Order, Continuing Western Tradition
Treat Dad to brunch at Silver Pine Restaurant this Father’s Day!
Treat Dad to a buffet brunch at Silver Pine Restaurant at Little America this Father’s Day! You’ll enjoy bottomless draft beer and mimosas, juicy prime rib, and more. Brunch will be served from 10 AM -1 PM and will feature live music from Aaron White. Adults are $60, children ages 5-12 are $29, and children 4 and under are complimentary. Make reservations today by visiting https://flagstaff.littleamerica.com/activities/hotel-events/fathersday/. *Reservations are required. … [Read more...] about Treat Dad to brunch at Silver Pine Restaurant this Father’s Day!
Arizona Military Dog Trainer Continues Tradition
Animals have played a significant role in military campaigns for thousands of years. Horses and dogs, in particular, have marched across continents with their masters and handlers as support and, at times, as fellow warriors. Ancient authors such as Pliny the Elder have written about a number of breeds used by the Roman Army during the empire’s expansion and the various roles the animals played. Among the favorites for sheer strength and size were the Cane Corso and the Molossian, a likely … [Read more...] about Arizona Military Dog Trainer Continues Tradition
Toasted Owl Restaurateur Opening Plantasia in The Cottage
Cecily Maniaci got her taste for the food business early in life. She grew up in Tusayan’s Yippee-Ei-O! Steakhouse, owned by her family. Now, the owner of two Flagstaff restaurants, The Toasted Owl Café and The Toasted Owl East Side, is opening a third in Phoenix this fall. She’s also engaging in a new restaurant concept. The plant-based Plantasia is expected to take root this summer in the building that previously housed The Cottage. “It’s going to be a fun restaurant with plants on all the … [Read more...] about Toasted Owl Restaurateur Opening Plantasia in The Cottage
Field Day Helps Recruit Foresters
There are a lot of easy ways to apply for jobs these days, but sometimes taking the hard road just might be the best road, especially in the forest restoration industry. In an effort to procure prospective personnel and meet employers in the forestry industry, Ironwood Forestry and The Practicing Foresters Institute (PFI) sponsored the 3rd Annual Field Day held on March 27. “This field day is an opportunity to meet employers from private industry. We began with team-building activities to … [Read more...] about Field Day Helps Recruit Foresters
Big Bottling in Camp Verde
Now that Verde Valley has been designated an American Viticulture Area (AVA), the Town of Camp Verde has racked up another achievement: Bottling more than 150 different wines, more than any other Arizona municipality. Town of Camp Verde Economic Development Specialist Crisi Clark has validated this claim. “After researching several avenues in the viticulture industry, I was delighted to discover that Camp Verde bottles more wine than any other township in Arizona. We are grateful for the … [Read more...] about Big Bottling in Camp Verde
Highgate Senior Living Celebrates Grand Opening
Highgate Senior Living at Flagstaff is open and serving residents. The new senior living facility celebrated its grand opening March 3, with an evening of tours and a lavish spread for its 160 guests and community leaders. “We were so excited to have such a successful grand opening,” said Highgate Senior Living at Flagstaff Executive Director Leslie Blum. “We welcomed in many of our community partners that we’ve been building relationships with for the past two years. These partnerships … [Read more...] about Highgate Senior Living Celebrates Grand Opening
Friends Offer Up Something Borrowed for Brides
In the last two years, Rachel Duncan was a bridesmaid at five weddings and Laura Hicks had her own wedding. While considering the age-old problem of what to do with post-wedding decorations, the two best friends created Something Borrowed: Wedding and Event Rentals. “Laura had purchased a lot of items for her ceremony and many of our friends stated they had no idea with to do with all the leftover wedding items,” said Duncan. The two also noticed wedding rental companies were … [Read more...] about Friends Offer Up Something Borrowed for Brides