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CCC&Y Weekly Newsletter Update for Sept. 27, 2023
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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.
Education Spotlight — CCC to receive up to $4 million to attract male high school students to higher education. See more local, state and national education news here
FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College has received the largest donation in the college’s history to attract male high school students to higher education.
A private donor has offered the college $1 million per year for four years to achieve the goal.
“This transformational gift will allow us to blaze a new path forward and open the doors of higher education for students who may not have been considering going to college,” said Dr. Eric Heiser, President of CCC. “With the resources that this gift will provide, we will be able to focus specifically on those male students who have not re-engaged with community college since the onset of the pandemic.”
Dianna Sanchez, Chief Development Officer for the CCC Foundation, said, “The magnitude of this gift is truly unprecedented for CCC. As the largest gift in the Foundation’s history, it will provide the necessary resources to vastly increase our male students’ chances for success in higher education, degree attainment and employment.”
CCC&Y Board President Andrea Meronuck among Arizona Capitol Times’ ‘2023 Women Achievers of Arizona’
Andrea Meronuck, Clinical Director of Northland Family Help Center in Flagstaff, was among Arizona Capitol Times’ “2023 Women Achievers of Arizona” winners announced on Sept. 19, 2023.
“2023 Women Achievers of Arizona celebrates the accomplishments of top women in numerous fields. Amidst a challenging year, these leaders persevered and excelled. Their collective work helps Arizonans today and prepares the state for a flourishing future. The Achievers will also be profiled in a special edition of the Arizona Capitol Times,” the newspaper reported.
“This year’s event to honor the winners will be held Oct. 24 at the Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Below are the honorees in their respective categories. The Arizona Capitol Times editorial staff had no input on the nominations.”
The 2023 Women Achievers of Arizona were nominated by readers.
Meronuck is currently serving as Board President, Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth.
“I serve with CCC&Y because the coalition is a place where the community can come together and explore a shared passion for the wellbeing of children in the county, and take action toward our collective goals of a thriving community. Together we are able to creatively make space for efforts toward healing what needs to be healed, and as well as make space for growing a greater experience of safety, prosperity, connection, confidence, and joy in the youth of our community.”
First Things First 2023 Annual Report highlights outcomes of work and collaboration in Arizona
irst Things First 2023 Annual Report highlights outcomes of work and collaboration in Arizona
FLagstaff Youth RiderS (FLYRS) announces Fall Fest on Sept. 30
FLYRS season ending festival is this Saturday from 12:30-3:30pm at the Puente Bike Park. Come join us for fun races, skills comps, scavenger hunt, gear sales, and more.
We need volunteers to help support this event so please click the button below to sign up.
*FLYRS is not responsible for child supervision at this event. All Participants need to be supervised by a parent/guardian*
Fall Fest Volunteer Sign Up
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Arizona Center for Afterschool Excellence (AzCASE) — Only 5 Days to Register Before Rates Increase
October 28, 2023 Phoenix Convention Center North Building ONLY 5 DAYS REMAIN BEFORE RATES INCREASE! Group Rate (10 or more) $120. from 8/15- 9/30 Regular Rate $135. from 8/15-9/30 Late Rate $200 from 10/1-10/7 NO REGISTRATION AFTER OCTOBER 7 REGISTER NOW Workshop: Making Fun Count: How to Incorporate Evidence Into Your […]
2023 Tuba City, Navajo Nation Regional Events
The following is a compilation of upcoming virtual events and programs in the Tuba City / Navajo Nation. To share your upcoming events, please attend the next Tuba City Regional Networking Zoom Meeting from *10 a.m. to noon the second Wednesday of the month. For an invitation, or to send information on upcoming events, programs, send an email to frank@coconinokids.org. *Please note time change in March to Dine Standard Time.
