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CCC&Y Spotlight — Youth enjoy day of hands-on STEM activities at Flagstaff Festival of Science’s ‘Science in the Park’

FLAGSTAFF — From peering through telescopes to driving robotic vehicles and launching toy air rockets, hundreds of young people had the opportunity to learn about a variety of STEM activities at the annual Science in the Park event presented during the Flagstaff Festival of Science.

The event, which featured more than 50 vendor booths, was held Sept. 21, 2024 at Wheeler Park in downtown Flagstaff. Some of the organizations offering hands-on activities included the Coconino Astronomical Society, which presented a variety of telescopes and astronomy information; Coconino High School’s CocoNuts, which allowed young people to drive their robotic creations; and the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth, which offered youth the opportunity to launch stomp air rockets and learn about the space program.

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Informed Updates for Sept. 25, 2024

Latest news from our Partners

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Flagstaff receives $10,000 from “Flagstaff Chili Festival”
• Flagstaff Festival of Science events continuing through Sept. 29
• Flagstaff Festival of Science presenting profesional development workshops  for presenters and educators Oct. 1 and 5
• United Way of Northern Arizona has officially launched 2024-2025 Annual Campaign!
• Victims Witness Services thanks community for support Taste of Flagstaff fundraiser

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CCC&Y Spotlight — Families celebrate variety of educational programs in Coconino County

COCONINO COUNTY — From a student art exhibit to an after school carnival and a host of science workshops and activities, families have the opportunity to take part in a variety of educational programs in September.

As the month opened, families were able to view the 2024 Student Art Exhibit at the 2024 Coconino County Fair.

Students from dozens of local public elementary, middle and high schools; charter schools and home-school students submitted a variety of entries, which were displayed at the Fort Tuthill Fairgrounds’ Schools exhibit building. Please see photos below.

Upcoming events include the annual FACTS Lights On! Carnival at Bushmaster Park (Sept. 14) and the annual Flagstaff Festival of Science (Sept. 20-29), which includes Science in the Park (Sept. 21) at Wheeler Park in downtown Flagstaff.

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Community Updates for Sept. 4, 2024

Action Requested

• CCC&Y presenting ‘System Change Symposium — How to we come together for true change?  Registration now open for Oct. 22 or Oct. 23
• Chicanos Por La CAUSA presenting ‘Grow Your Parenting Skills’ in Flagstaff. Register here
• City of Flagstaff Neighborhood Sustainability Grants now open through Sept. 30
• Cuidad de Flagstaff – – Becas de Proyectos de Sostenibilidad Vecinales hasta 30 de septiembre
• Coconino County Education Services Agency announces enrollment now open for 2025 Spelling Bee
• Flagstaff Festival of Science — Reserve your FREE keynote tickets today
• Sharon Manor / A Program of Housing Solutions of Northern Arizona conducting partner agencies survey

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CCC&Y Spotlight — See our Back-to-School, upcoming youth and family event listing here

Back-to-School events are winding down, but there are still plenty of upcoming activities for families and youth in Coconino County including Family Field Day at Page Sports Complex (Aug. 28), the FACTS Lights On! Carnival in Flagstaff (Sept. 14), the Flagstaff Festival of Science — Science in the Park (Sept. 21) and NACA’s Reach Ur Life Community Cultural event for youth and families (Sept. 27).

See more upcoming events below and please check with individual school districts, health care providers and other organizations to confirm times, dates, other back-to-school information below.

The Coalition will continue to update this resource list. If you have a program you want us to include, please send an email to frank@coconinokids.org. Thank you. (Updated Aug. 21, 2024)

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Community Updates for Aug. 21, 2024

Action Requested

• Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence announces group tickets now available for Oct. 19 School’s Out Make It Count Out-of-School Time Conference
• Charlie Health announces last chance for free August CEU events
• Child & Family Resources hiring Family Support Specialist in Tuba City
• Coconino County Education Service Agency reports nominations for the 2025 Teacher of the Year award are now open
• Flagstaff Festival of Science announces ticketing is now open for keynote address
• Flagstaff Festival of Science announces a variety of upcoming events
• Flagstaff Unified School District’s seeking booth presenters for FACT’s Lights On Carnival on Sept. 14 at Bushmaster Park, Flagstaff
• Flagstaff Shelter Services seeking volunteers on Aug. 24
• Northern Arizona Chess Center & Puente de Hozho announce registration now open for Fall Kick Off Chess Tournament in Flagstaff
• Prevent Child Abuse Arizona seeking Family Resource System Coordinator
• Tickets now available for Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona ‘Daring Generations’ celebration of esteemed community leaders event to be held on Oct. 11 in Flagstaff
• Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona accepting applications ‘Daring Generations’ celebrating esteemed community leaders who are actively building and sustaining community through different stages of life. Nominations due by Sept. 9

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Community Updates for Aug. 14, 2024

Action Requested

• Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe is seeking a part-time Safe Abuse Prevention Facilitator for Northern Arizona
• Coconino County Parks & Recreation announces opportunities for Classrooms and Homeschools School Day, Exhibits, Volunteers at the Coconino County Fair
• Flagstaff Shelter Services seeking volunteers on Aug. 24
• Flagstaff Festival of Science seeking student intern for the Fall semester 
• Page Public Library extends deadline for ‘Adopt a Grandparent’ gift or letter program. Deadline is Aug. 30
• Registration open for ‘Learning to Advocate for Children and Families’ free webinar training on Aug. 22
• Tickets now available for Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona ‘Daring Generations’ celebration of esteemed community leaders event to be held on Oct. 11 in Flagstaff
• Tickets now available for United Way of Northern Arizona Annual Campaign Kickoff Breakfast on Sept. 13
• Women’s Foundation for the State of Arizona accepting applications ‘Daring Generations’ celebrating esteemed community leaders who are actively building and sustaining community through different stages of life. Nominations due by Sept. 9

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Community Updates for April 16, 2024

Action Requested

• Businesses, non-profit organizations, faith based organizations, child care providers and parents can now register for the ‘Community Child Care Crisis Forum’ on April 24 in Fredonia
• Businesses, non-profit organizations, faith based organizations, child care providers and parents can now register for the ‘Community Child Care Crisis Forum’ on May 8 in Page
• Scholarships available for Child Abuse Prevention Conference in Phoenix on July 23-24. Closes April 30, 2024
• Arizona Education Association — Call Your Legislator – This Year’s Budget MUST Rein In ESA Vouchers
• AzCASE announces registration open for Mizzen Summer Camp 2024 for youth-serving professionals, summer camp leaders, out-of-school time practitioners
• CCC&Y Update — Register now for 2024 Summer Camps. See our listing
• Vendor registration now open for FACTS Lights On Carnival on Sept. 14, 2024
• Vendor registration now open for Flagstaff Festival of Science — Science in the Park on Sept. 21, 2024

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Informed Updates for Feb. 6, 2024

Latest news from our Partners

• Education Forward Arizona — New Poll Reveals Overwhelming Support for Education Initiatives in Arizona
• First Things First — ‘Can you spoil a baby?’ and more news
• Coconino County Health & Human Services seeking Family Support Specialist
• Flagstaff Festival of Science announces SCI Fest Communications Internship for students
• Coconino County Health & Human Services announces Diaper Assistance is back
• one.n.ten announces February Program Calendar
• Husabye Nursery announces 2023 Impact Report

Events

• February — Tynkertopia announces classes, special events
• February — City of Page Copper Newsletter
• Feb. 9 — Arizona Child & Adolescent Survivor Initiative (ACASI) hosting quarterly community forum
• Feb. 13 — Charlie Health presenting ‘Supporting the Needs of High Acuity Students in Higher Education’
• Feb. 15 — Charlie Health presenting ‘Dissecting Self-Diagnosis in the TikTok Era’
• Feb. 20 — Children’s Health and Book Fair to be held at Grand Canyon School Multi-Purpose Room
• March 7 —STEMMY Awards Ceremony to be held at the Coconino Center for the Arts
• April 27 — STEM Celebration to be held at Fort Tuthill Fairgrounds, Flagstaff
• Northern Arizona Chess Center announces Spring 2024 Chess Tournament
• Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library events for the week of Feb. 5, 2024

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Connections Spotlight — Slight drizzle didn’t dampen excitement for families at Snook’s Science in the Park. More Festival of Science events to come

A slight drizzle on the first day of Fall didn’t dampen the fun when families came out to the annual Snook’s Science in the Park on Sept. 23, 2023 at Wheeler Park in downtown Flagstaff.

Part of the annual Flagstaff Festival of Science, which continues through Oct. 1, the park event featured a number of hand-on activities for young people.

Youth had the opportunity to explore life-saving medical devices with innovators and engineers under the W. L. Gore & Associates tents, view the talented athletes from Momentum Aerial as they leap and spin above the ground, with young people launching their own mini rockets and learning about the science behind rocket propulsion at the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth exhibit.

The 10-day festival features a mix of in-person activities, live streamed webinars and pre-recorded videos. A full listing of events is available by going to scifest.org and clicking on the 2023 digital passport. Events that require a reservation are denoted on the passport. 

All Festival events are FREE.

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