Lowell Observatory’s Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center will feature an eatery named Planet X Café, and the observatory has selected the popular Flagstaff restaurant, Jitters Lunchbox, to operate it. Planet X Cafe is sponsored by Nackard Pepsi, with the Nackard family boasting a long history in the Flagstaff community and at Lowell Observatory. Jitters signed a two-year lease to provide hot and cold sandwiches, soups, salads and a variety of drinks. The café will be open day and … [Read more...] about Jitters Lunchbox to Operate Planet X Café at Lowell Observatory
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Coconino Astronomical Society Brings People Together Who Love the Stars
By day, they may be scientists, photographers, artists, construction workers, doctors and students, but by night, they turn into stargazers. Flagstaff’s 60 or more active and diverse members of the Coconino Astronomical Society are joined together by their passion for the beauty, mystery and enormity of the universe. “There is nothing I love more than going out on a dark, dark night with some friends and a telescope to contemplate the universe,” said retired biomedical scientist Klaus Brasch, … [Read more...] about Coconino Astronomical Society Brings People Together Who Love the Stars
Winter is Coming
With fall snowstorms and snowmaking operations, Arizona Snowbowl is planning to officially open the 2024-’25 winter season on Friday, Nov. 22, weather permitting. Lift tickets are available, starting at $19, with selected dates offering $10 in Bowl Bucks, which can be used in Snowbowl restaurants, retail shops or the tune shop. Skiers and snowboarders are encouraged to purchase lift tickets online and in advance to secure the best deals this winter. FBN For more information, visit … [Read more...] about Winter is Coming
Babbitt Ranches Calls Wind Farm a ‘Promise for the Future’
As crisp white wind turbine blades rotated gently against a clear blue Northern Arizona sky, more than 100 people, representatives from Salt River Project, NextEra Energy Resources, Arizona State Land Department, Arizona Game and Fish Department, Coconino County and Babbitt Ranches, along with dignitaries, business owners, consultants and scientists, gathered to celebrate the completion of Arizona’s newest wind energy center and the meaning behind the steel. “When I consider the future of … [Read more...] about Babbitt Ranches Calls Wind Farm a ‘Promise for the Future’
A Multi-Sensory Cosmic Connection to the Universe is Forming
With power tools and the precision of master craftspeople, the final gems are being meticulously set into what is being called the crown jewel of Northern Arizona. The Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center is scheduled to reveal its majestic science artistry and high-tech interactive exhibits Saturday, Nov. 16, in a grand opening with a grand view. On the rooftop of the three-story building, chairs are lined up like moonstones, ready to be positioned into place to connect guests with … [Read more...] about A Multi-Sensory Cosmic Connection to the Universe is Forming
Winemakers are Crushing it in the Verde Valley
It has been said that all 50 states grow wine grapes, but what sets one region apart from another is a delicate balance of climate, soil and elevation. With fertile soil and dedicated vignerons, the Verde Valley has not only been steadily straddling that balance, it’s boldly crushing it with at least 47 varieties and a growing fan base. With winegrowers in Sedona, Camp Verde, Cottonwood, Clarkdale, Cornville, Rim Rock, the Village of Oak Creek and Verde Villages, the area now has 31 licensed … [Read more...] about Winemakers are Crushing it in the Verde Valley
Fat Bagels Takes Its Kettle- Boiled Goodness on the Road and Into the Wild
Fat Bagels owner and local restaurateur John Conley has literally gone to great lengths, traveling the country to develop recipes rooted in classic kettle-boiled bagel techniques. Now, he’s bringing that authentic New York-style taste across great lengths. Most recently, he and Kaiti DuPuy, director of operations for Fat Bagels, Fat Olives and Salsa Brava, traveled to the remote grasslands of Babbitt Ranches to serve up gourmet bagels and unique spreads to dignitaries, land managers, renewable … [Read more...] about Fat Bagels Takes Its Kettle- Boiled Goodness on the Road and Into the Wild
Wecom Fiber, City of Flagstaff Partner to Deliver High-Speed Broadband Internet
Arizona-based internet service provider Wecom Fiber is pleased to announce a partnership with the City of Flagstaff that will deliver high-speed, broadband internet to homes and businesses across the community. Wecom expects to break ground before the end of the year. Following a competitive process, the Flagstaff City Council voted unanimously to award a $2 million grant that will fund Wecom’s design and construction of a fiber municipal network connecting an estimated nine miles of Flagstaff, … [Read more...] about Wecom Fiber, City of Flagstaff Partner to Deliver High-Speed Broadband Internet
Flagstaff Minimum Wage to Rise in January
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2025, the minimum wage in the City of Flagstaff will increase to $17.85 and $16.85 for tipped workers. On Sept. 11, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the consumer price index (CPI) numbers for August 2024. The CPI for August 2024 was 2.5% greater than for August 2023. Accordingly, the minimum wage in the City of Flagstaff will increase to $17.85 per hour on Jan. 1, 2025. On Nov. 8, 2016, the voters of Flagstaff wrote and passed The Minimum Wage Act (“the Act”) … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Minimum Wage to Rise in January
Trending Travelers Want Penguins, Culinary Lessons, Unique Opportunities, Inclusivity
Topping the list for today’s trend-setting travelers are “remote sites, deep into the natural world; culinary adventures, where visitors prepare meals alongside a master chef or Italian grandmother; and luxury voyages designed for complete inclusivity, like Uniworld Boutique River Cruises,” says Avenues of the World Travel Advisor Daniela Harrison, during the 8th Annual Northern Arizona Travel Expo, Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Doubletree by Hilton. “If you want to be remote and go into the … [Read more...] about Trending Travelers Want Penguins, Culinary Lessons, Unique Opportunities, Inclusivity