This time of year, the Prescott area enters wildland fire season as the winter moisture subsides and the weather turns drier and warmer. The fire season for Prescott and all of Northern Arizona generally falls between April 1 and July 1. Weather and other factors can extend or shorten a fire season. Prescott Fire Department, working with partner agencies, is doing more than ever to help our community be prepared and resilient. However, as a community within a wildland-urban interface, we can … [Read more...] about Preparing for Wildland Fire Season
Education
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Reaches Quad Cities Children
Dolly Parton’s Prescott Area Imagination Library supplies thousands of free books to children from birth to five years old in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada. Wendy Watson and Noel DeSousa, former teachers and now volunteers for the Prescott affiliate of the national non-profit literacy group, gave a presentation March 19 at the Chino Valley Library. The event was co-sponsored by Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce and Women’s Connection Network. Watson said the Prescott … [Read more...] about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Reaches Quad Cities Children
Award-Winning Film Urges Community Action
Glory Girl Productions, in collaboration with BACK 2 BASICS & ONLIFE FOUNDATION will present a screening of the award-winning documentary, The Addict’s Wake, to the Flagstaff community on April 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Prochnow Auditorium on the NAU campus. Admission is free, so tickets are not necessary. In the wake of the opioid crisis and the emergence of deadly fentanyl pouring into the United States, the impact of drug addiction rages on, destroying communities and families. This … [Read more...] about Award-Winning Film Urges Community Action
YC Launches Nursing Fast-Track Certificate, Aims to Continue to Increase Healthcare Training for Local Communities
Yavapai College’s new Practical Nursing Fast Track Certificate program provides CNAs, LNAs and MMP with the theory and skills required to practice as a practical nurse in acute care, extended care and intermediate care settings. The program of study combines nursing theory lectures with clinical experiences in a variety of patient care settings, including hospitals, nursing homes and other healthcare agencies. Graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) … [Read more...] about YC Launches Nursing Fast-Track Certificate, Aims to Continue to Increase Healthcare Training for Local Communities
Public Invited to Free International Festival at Embry-Riddle in March
The International Student Association (ISA) and the Center for International Programs and Studies (CIPS) at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University invite the public to attend its free, annual International Festival from 3-6 p.m., Saturday, March 30. Festival attendees will be given a “Passport” allowing them to sample authentic international cuisine. The food, inspired by authentic recipes submitted by Embry-Riddle’s international student community, will be provided by Sodexo. “The focus of … [Read more...] about Public Invited to Free International Festival at Embry-Riddle in March
Great Circle Media Offers Arizona Hope Radio
Great Circle Media has announced a new radio station called 103.9 Arizona Hope. Company officials say it is the only live and local faith-based Contemporary Christian radio station in the Prescott area designed for the whole family. “Located near downtown Prescott, all of our employees, including on-air staff, account executives and management team members work regular hours at the radio station and live in the Prescott area,” said station manager Shaun Holly. “With a commitment to our station … [Read more...] about Great Circle Media Offers Arizona Hope Radio
YC Automotive Student Earns Certificate Before Getting Her License
Kelsey Knight’s fascination with cars dates back to sleepless nights as a toddler when she would awaken her father, curl up in his lap, and the pair would scroll through internet images of all manner of vehicles past and present. Today, cars fuel the 15-year-old-yet-to-be-licensed-driver’s dream of becoming a master mechanic and opening a repair shop that caters to women. Kelsey achieved the first milestone in her career quest in the fall, earning her first ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) … [Read more...] about YC Automotive Student Earns Certificate Before Getting Her License
Diana Gabaldon to Headline Lowell Observatory’s I Heart Pluto Festival
“Outlander” series author Diana Gabaldon has been named as the keynote speaker for Lowell Observatory’s 2024 I Heart Pluto Festival’s Night of Discovery event. Gabaldon is an award-winning author and the great-granddaughter of Stanley Sykes, a pivotal figure in Lowell’s history. The event will be at the historic Orpheum Theater in downtown Flagstaff on Feb. 17. Gabaldon will share her insights and reflect on this unique familial connection, bridging her creative world with the scientific … [Read more...] about Diana Gabaldon to Headline Lowell Observatory’s I Heart Pluto Festival
Northern Arizona Scientist’s Approach to Rat Infestation Gaining Global Attention
Rodents are on the rise. From the viral video of a rodent-infested Colosseum in Rome this summer to New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ declaration that rats are “public enemy number one,” Flagstaff scientist Dr. Loretta Mayer says the overpopulation of mice and rats are impacting cities around the world. However, her non-profit organization, which uses fertility-control methods instead of poison, is gaining global attention. Communities typically have turned to poisoning rodents to address the … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Scientist’s Approach to Rat Infestation Gaining Global Attention
Yavapai College Scores High in Economic Impact, Student Success
Recent studies measuring the effectiveness of Arizona’s community colleges name Yavapai College as a statewide leader in successful student outcomes and a dynamic force in the local economy. Every year, the Arizona Community College Coordinating Council releases its Strategic Visions Outcome Report, with statewide data on how the state’s community colleges perform in terms of access, completion rates and alignment with Arizona’s workforce needs. While all 10 institutions performed well, Yavapai … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Scores High in Economic Impact, Student Success