Event Name: National Conference on Volunteering and Service
Description : The National Conference hosted by the Points of Light Foundation and the National Corporation for Service and Community will be held in Atlanta, Georgia this year.
For More Information, Please visit this link www.volunteeringandservice.org
Date : 1 to 3rd June 2008
Event Name : Grand Archeology Along The Colorado River
Description : A new exhibit by Flagstaff adventure photographer Dawn Kish, Grand Archeology: New Excavations along the Colorado River, will be featured during Archeology Awareness Month, at the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff. The exhibit ocuments recent archaeological excavation and research in Grand Canyon National Park, conducted by MNA in partnership with GCNP. The exhibit is made possible through the generous.
For more information, Please visit www.musnaz.org or Call 928/774-5213.
Date : Through Out the month
Event Name : 3rd Annual Summer Business Food Drive
Description : All businesses invited to get involved in this years Summer Business Food Drive. All you need to do is call 928-526-2211 and sign up between May 1st, 2008 and June 2nd 2008. The winner will have their name and logo displayed on one of our new semis that travel across the country helping people in need.
The following events have been provided by the Northern Arizona Food Bank (NAFB). For more information, please contact at (928) 526-2211 or go to www.nafoodbank.org.
Time : 8 AM to 9 AM
Date : 2nd June 2008 to 30th June 2008
Event Name : English as a Second Language
Description : Free adult class conducted by Literacy Volunteers of Coconino County covers practical, basic English. Learn language skills and vocabulary while speeaking, listening, reading and writing.
The following information has been provided by the Family Resource Center (FRC), a public service of the Flagstaff Unified School District. For more information, go to www.fusd1.org/frc.
Time : 10 AM to 12 PM
Date : 3 ,5 ,10,12,17,19,24 & 26th June 2008
Event Name : Literacy Volunteers New Tutor Training
Description : We have many adult learners waiting for a tutor. Please RSVP to attend training to help make the difference of literacy in a life.You must attend an Orientation to attend New Tutor Training. Training will be held at Literacy Volunteers, 715 N. Humphreys. You can choose between 4 Tuesdays/ Thursdays or 2 Saturdays for the 10 hour training. 1 of 4. Call 556-0313 for more information.
This information is provided by Literacy Volunteers of Coconino County. For more information, please call (928) 556-0313, email to info@lvccreads.org, or go to www.lvccreads.org.
Time : 6 PM to 8:30 PM
Date : 3,5,7,10,12,14th June 2008
Event Name : Olivia White Hospice Garden Work Day
Description : Join to help keep the Olivia White Hospice gardens looking beautiful.
Contact Loni Shapiro for more information: 522-8635 or maxmaddy@infomagic.net
Time : 8 AM - 12 PM
Date : 5,12,19,26,28th June 2008
Event Name : 1st Friday - Evening in the Galleries
Description : Sedona Arts Center presents 1st Friday as part of Sedona Gallery Association's 'gallery walk', from 5 - 8pm the first Friday each month. Visit www.SedonaGalleryAssociation.com for information on all participating galleries or www.SedonaArtsCenter.com for information on our Members and Community Exhibition Galleries.
For more information, please contact the Sedona Arts Center at 928-282-3809/888-954-4442, email to sac@sedonaartscenter.com, or check out our website at www.sedonaartscenter.com for more details.
Time : 5 PM - 8 PM
Date : 6th June 2008
Event Name : Theatrikos Presents: Play It Again, Sam
Description : A mild mannered film critic is dumped by his wife and his ego is crushed. His hero persona is the tough guy played by Humphrey Bogart in many of his movies and the apparition of Bogart begins showing up to give him advice. With the encouragement of his two married friends, he actually tries dating again, with less than satisfactory results, until he relaxes
This information is provided by Theatrikos Theater Company in conjunction with Flagstaff Central.com, Inc. For more information, call 928-774-1662 or go to www.theatrikos.com.
Time : 8 PM - 10:30 PM
Date : 6,7,8,13,14,15,20,21,22,27th June 2008
Event Name : Free Tax Assistance Offered by Vita @ Coconino High School
Description : Free tax preparation and filing for families earning less than $37,783 ($39,783 for married filing jointly) if you have one qualifying child $33,241 ($35,241 for married filing jointly) if you have one qualifying child $12,590 ($14,590 for married filing jointly) if you do not have a qualifying child. No appointment necessary. Bring picture ID, SSN, or ITIN card for every family member claimed (copies OK), 2006 tax return, birth dates for all members claimed, W-2 and 1099's for all jobs held in '07, other tax documents, documentation of childcare expenses if claiming, voided check deposit slips.
The following information has been provided by the Family Resource Center (FRC), a public service of the Flagstaff Unified School District. For more information, go to www.fusd1.org/frc.
Time : 9 AM - 4 PM
Date : 7,14,21,28th June 2008
Event Name : Berg's BBQ - Think Jesus Project
Description : JOIN EVERY SUNDAY FOR BERG'S BBQ AN OUTREACH TO THE LESS FORTUNATE.
Need SERVERS, PEOPLE TO SETUP AND TEAR DOWN.
GREAT FOOD AND LIVE MUSIC.
DONATIONS OF FOOD, PAPER GOODS (PLATES, FORKS AND CUPS),GAS CARDS ( TO PICK UP FOOD AND LESS FORTUNATE GUESTS)
FUNDS and VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED! WE ARE A 501C3 SO ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTABLE.
For more information: 928-380-2565
Time : 12 PM - 4 PM
Date : 1, 8, 15, 29th June 2008
Event Name : Sedona Arts Center presents Rock Newcomb Acrylic Realism Workshop
Description : For more information visit www.SedonaArtsCenter.com or call 888-954-4442. Dates are subject to change and classes may be full or cancelled. Call as early as possible!
For more information, please contact the Sedona Arts Center at 928-282-3809/888-954-4442, email to sac@sedonaartscenter.com, or check out our website at www.sedonaartscenter.com for more details.
Time : 9 AM - 4 PM
Date : 16th June 2008 to 20th June 2008
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Friday, May 16, 2008
Memorial Day travel down for first time in 6 years, AAA says
For the first time in six years, fewer Americans will hit the roads and the airports for a Memorial Day weekend getaway, according to AAA Arizona.
Soaring pump prices, airfares, rental car rates and hotel tabs plus a weakened economy have squashed early summer vacation plans for many, said Linda Gorman, AAA Arizona spokeswoman.
“It’s a small decrease (from Memorial Day 2007),” Gorman said, but it could be an omen of how the summer travel season will shape up.
If gas prices continue to climb, and hotels, airlines and rental car companies don’t try to compensate by offering super deals, it could be a tough time for the U.S. tourism industry, she said.
In surveying Americans on Memorial Day plans, AAA found would-be vacationers in the western United States are more likely to travel despite budget woes, Gorman said.
So don’t look for noticeable less traffic on the local roads or at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Overall AAA estimates that 12 percent of Americans will celebrate Memorial Day away from home. Most, 83 percent, will get to their holiday destination by car, and 11 percent will travel by plane. The rest will use a bus, train or other mode of transportation.
Soaring pump prices, airfares, rental car rates and hotel tabs plus a weakened economy have squashed early summer vacation plans for many, said Linda Gorman, AAA Arizona spokeswoman.
“It’s a small decrease (from Memorial Day 2007),” Gorman said, but it could be an omen of how the summer travel season will shape up.
If gas prices continue to climb, and hotels, airlines and rental car companies don’t try to compensate by offering super deals, it could be a tough time for the U.S. tourism industry, she said.
In surveying Americans on Memorial Day plans, AAA found would-be vacationers in the western United States are more likely to travel despite budget woes, Gorman said.
So don’t look for noticeable less traffic on the local roads or at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport.
Overall AAA estimates that 12 percent of Americans will celebrate Memorial Day away from home. Most, 83 percent, will get to their holiday destination by car, and 11 percent will travel by plane. The rest will use a bus, train or other mode of transportation.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Flagstaff, Arizona or Salt Lake City
Flagstaff, Arizona? is a compact college town sprinkled with small hotels, lively nightlife and an excellent point of departure for one of the most beautiful, and famous, areas for hiking in the country: the Grand Canyon. With a mix of students, backpackers and locals, the town has a hippie meets honky-tonk vibe.
Although Flagstaff does have a small airport, the nearest city with direct flights to both San Francisco and New York is Phoenix, just over two hours drive away. A slightly shorter distance from Phoenix is Sedona, offering excellent hiking through the red rock region.
If you go to Arizona, check out Amy Silverman’s “Going To: Flagstaff” or Keridwen Cornelius’s “36 Hours in Sedona, Ariz.” A great hotel option in Flagstaff is the Holiday Inn Express Flagstaff (800-533-2754) & Fairfield Inn Flagstaff (800-574-6395) .
A runner-up is Salt Lake City, Utah, which is a good base for hiking into the Cedar Mountains, 40 miles away. Michael Benanav explored the Cedar trails in “Ah (New) Wilderness in Utah” , which opened up 100,000 acres of wilderness in 2006.
In “Going To: Salt Lake City” , we recommended the Holiday Inn Express Flagstaff (800-533-2754) & Fairfield Inn Flagstaff (800-574-6395) . If you don’t want to stay in the capital city, a culturally stimulating option less than an hour away is the Sundance Resort (800-892-1600; http://www.sundanceresort.com/), which offers year-round accommodation, classes and lectures.
Although Flagstaff does have a small airport, the nearest city with direct flights to both San Francisco and New York is Phoenix, just over two hours drive away. A slightly shorter distance from Phoenix is Sedona, offering excellent hiking through the red rock region.
If you go to Arizona, check out Amy Silverman’s “Going To: Flagstaff” or Keridwen Cornelius’s “36 Hours in Sedona, Ariz.” A great hotel option in Flagstaff is the Holiday Inn Express Flagstaff (800-533-2754) & Fairfield Inn Flagstaff (800-574-6395) .
A runner-up is Salt Lake City, Utah, which is a good base for hiking into the Cedar Mountains, 40 miles away. Michael Benanav explored the Cedar trails in “Ah (New) Wilderness in Utah” , which opened up 100,000 acres of wilderness in 2006.
In “Going To: Salt Lake City” , we recommended the Holiday Inn Express Flagstaff (800-533-2754) & Fairfield Inn Flagstaff (800-574-6395) . If you don’t want to stay in the capital city, a culturally stimulating option less than an hour away is the Sundance Resort (800-892-1600; http://www.sundanceresort.com/), which offers year-round accommodation, classes and lectures.
Free Wi-Fi, but Not for All
The battle between free and paid wireless Internet access is starting to look like a draw. Or more accurately, a third variation is winning - a combination of the two.
Travelers want to log on everywhere at no charge, while hotels, airports and coffee shops are looking for a way to pay for their Wi-Fi networks as visitors increasingly use greater amounts of bandwidth.
The compromise that is emerging is to offer both free and paid options, with the free services increasingly requiring something in return, like viewing an advertisement or signing up for a loyalty program.
'Our position is, give the user a choice,' said David Blumenfeld, a senior vice president with JiWire, which publishes an online directory of free hotspots but also sells ads displayed on public Wi-Fi networks. 'It's not an argument about free versus paid,' he said. 'It's free and paid.'
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Flagstaff hotel plan may be refiled
Plans for a six-story resort on Flagstaff Mountain in Jim Thorpe, rejected in March after a deadline passed without the developer submitting parking details, could be resubmitted as early as today, the developer said.
Tim Markley of Surreal Properties, who owns Flagstaff Ballroom and Gallo's Pub & Grill, said he probably will appear before the borough Planning Commission to discuss the plans May 20.
Markley said alterations to his original plans are minor and include a new access easement agreement with developer Jacob Arner of Awesome View Estates, who owns the neighboring 86-lot Canyon Rim Estates development. Read More.
Tim Markley of Surreal Properties, who owns Flagstaff Ballroom and Gallo's Pub & Grill, said he probably will appear before the borough Planning Commission to discuss the plans May 20.
Markley said alterations to his original plans are minor and include a new access easement agreement with developer Jacob Arner of Awesome View Estates, who owns the neighboring 86-lot Canyon Rim Estates development. Read More.
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