The air is crisp, the leaves have turned and the holidays are rapidly approaching. With the social season now upon us, schedules are packed with personal commitments, including holiday celebrations, dinners, weddings, events, vacations, etc. Add in your everyday life to deal with: work, errands, chores, etc., and you may feel like your sanity and well-being are slowing slipping away. In the midst of all this chaos, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and a lack of control. One of the best ways to … [Read more...] about Holiday Gift Idea: Heal Thyself
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Preparing For Flagstaff’s Winter
Our City crews began work months ago, preparing schedules, driving routes, maintaining equipment, and training temporary personnel for the Flagstaff winter season. This month, I am going to take the opportunity to answer some frequently asked questions about snow plowing, parking, sidewalks and overall winter safety. Q: Why at times do I see plows out on the main streets but none in my neighborhood? A: Many years ago, the Flagstaff City Council approved a community snow policy that sets … [Read more...] about Preparing For Flagstaff’s Winter
AmeriCorps Crews Working at Slide Rock State Park
A team of young adults has been working in Northern Arizona, restoring the apple orchard at Slide Rock State Park. Upon arriving from their headquarters in Denver, this AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) team received training to identify which species needed to be removed and instructions for operating machinery such as wood chippers. These species include New Mexico locust and blackberry shrubs which have overcrowded the orchard, making it nearly impossible to harvest the … [Read more...] about AmeriCorps Crews Working at Slide Rock State Park
Exploring Options for More Local Food Production
Despite living at 7,000 feet where Mother Nature follows her own rulebook, a group of people is working to increase options for locally grown food. Flagstaff-based Local Fare was started by some Northern Arizona University students and faculty members who saw both a need and an opportunity. One of the group’s members is Joanna Hale. While doing graduate work at Northern Arizona University, she saw significant food disparities: some community members were buying food at the Flagstaff Community … [Read more...] about Exploring Options for More Local Food Production
Traffic Signal Construction to Begin at Cheshire
The Arizona Department of Transportation will install a new traffic signal at the intersection of US 180 and Fremont Boulevard in Flagstaff later this month. A recent study conducted by ADOT concluded that a traffic signal at the intersection is warranted. Construction of the signal will begin this month and lane closures will be required to provide a safe work zone. ADOT will issue traffic alerts as needed to inform drivers and area residents of the closures. Drivers … [Read more...] about Traffic Signal Construction to Begin at Cheshire
CCC Receives GED and Caregivers Grant
The Arizona Department of Education awarded Coconino Community College (CCC) an $80,000 federal grant to improve basic literacy skills, earn a GED, and obtain a Caregivers' Certificate. CCC is one of four colleges in the state to secure the two year Integrated Basic Education and Skills Training (IBEST) grant. At least 160 students are expected to benefit. "The College is extremely excited to provide this level of training and work with students, who otherwise, might not be able to succeed … [Read more...] about CCC Receives GED and Caregivers Grant
“Gigs for Geeks” Connecting Students with Business
"Gigs for Geeks" is a little-known program established by the NAU Department of Computer Science that connects students with local businesses needing computer engineering services. When local businesses and agencies like Gore, Southwest Windpower, Efficient Learning Systems, Southwest Forest Science and U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) need help building a simple data-driven website, creating a more complex Web2.0 portal or writing a piece of custom software, they look to their local … [Read more...] about “Gigs for Geeks” Connecting Students with Business
Orpheum Presenting Dar Williams and Joan Osborne
The Orpheum Theater presents an evening with Dar Williams and Joan Osborne Wednesday, September 21, 2011. Dar Williams and Joan Osborne, two of the most acclaimed female recording artists of the last two decades, are joining forces for a two-week co-headlining tour this fall. Although they both played the inaugural Lilith Fair tour in 1997 and have worked with some of the same musicians over the years, this will mark the first time that Williams and Osborne have actually performed together. … [Read more...] about Orpheum Presenting Dar Williams and Joan Osborne
Co-Working at NACET
Aug. 5th, 10th, and 26th. Back by popular demand, NACET is offering a co-work program for those who are currently working out of a home office, or need a change of scenery from a normal work space. This co-work space will be a shared workspace in the NACET conference room with multiple work areas. Amenities will include wireless internet, access to a printer/copier/scanner, phone, basic office supplies (staples, paperclips, hole punch, etc.), and access to a basic kitchen (coffee pot & … [Read more...] about Co-Working at NACET
Understanding Search Engine Optimization
Aug. 16th at 6:00 p.m. Having a website doesn't mean anyone is ever going to find it! One of the most important things you can do to make your internet presence work for you is to have your site prepared correctly for the search engines. This discussion will look at lots of techniques to make a website ready for Google, Yahoo, Bing, and the thousands of other engines out there. Held at Pizza Furiosa 2500 S. Woodlands Plaza Blvd. Presented by Joe Bodin of Flagstaff Central.com, … [Read more...] about Understanding Search Engine Optimization