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Arizona
election dates to remember:
August
8
Early voting begins (you must be previously registered.
You may vote early in person at the Coconino County Recorder's Office, 110 E. Cherry Ave. or mail in a
previously received early
ballot.
August
12
Are you
registered to vote? This
is the last date to register to vote in the Arizona
primary.
August
30
Last day to request an early ballot by mail.
September
6
Last day to vote early.
September
10
Arizona Primary Election to select statewide (such as
Governor), State Legislative and Arizona
Congressional candidates to run in the General Election
November 5.
For
information on how to register, how to request an early
ballot, or you polling location, call
the County Elections office at 779-6589.
For
candidate information, visit the Arizona Secretary of State's
Web site at www.sosaz.com |
August
2
Theatrikos
presents, “Communicating Doors,” through
August 24, 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday., 2 p.m. Saturday, Flagstaff
Playhouse. A mystery/comedy dealing in time travel and combining
elements of thriller, farce and sci-fi.
Cost $11-13. Contact 774-1662, info@theatrikos.com,
www.theatrikos.com.
August
3
(Saturday)
Bicycle Advisory Committee Survey Ride of Deer Trail, 8
a.m., Start Location: Flagstaff Mall at the back entrance near
the food court door. A Mountain bike ride to take a look at the
reported use of this trail by Off Road Vehicles. Our findings
will be reported to Woods Watch. ADILLLO@aol.com.
Museum
of Northern Arizona's 53rd Annual Navajo Marketplace,
10 a.m.–5 p.m., 3101 N. Fort Valley Road. Experience two days of
cultural immersion —hear the language, watch Navajo weavers, meet
silversmiths, folk carvers, and painters.
Rugs, pottery, wood carvings, beadwork, and silver jewelry
will be demonstrated and sold by master and emerging artists. Enjoy
social dances and pageantry. Delight in centuries-old musical
traditions. Sample traditional foods. Theresa Boone Schuler, a Diné
herbalist whose father urged her to pass on the knowledge of
traditional healing plants will lead tours along the Museum's Rio de
Flag nature trail and discusses traditional Navajo uses of native
plants. Also of note is
the Ramah Navajo Weavers Association, a grassroots cooperative of
traditional female weavers from west-central New Mexico.
Churro sheep, a long-wooled rare breed believed to be the
ancestral sheep given to the Navajo people at the time of creation,
will be on display. There
will also be book signings by three prominent Navajo authors:
10:00
a.m.–12:00 p.m., Marjorie Thomas, signing Bidii
and White Nose Sheep Dog
1:00
p.m.–3:00 p.m., Verna Clinton, signing Ashkii's Journey and
art posters
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., Baje Whitethorne, Sr., signing Sunpainters,
Father's Boots, and art posters
www.musaz.org.
Coconino
County Rabies Clinic, 1–4 p.m., Coconino Humane Association,
3501 E. Butler Ave. Local veterinarians will volunteer their
services and charge only for the vaccines. Rabies vaccines will be
$6. The clinic will also offer other canine vaccines. Dog licenses
and spay/neuter vouchers will also be available for $30. For more
information, call Animal Management at 226-2717.
August
4
(Sunday)
MNA
Navajo Marketplace,
see above. Sunday is geared toward families with hands-on
activities. Visit Creative Corner and make handmade arts and crafts
that relate to Turquoise Boy, a book written and adapted by
Terri Cohlene and illustrated by Charles Reasoner. Children will
make cotton ball Churro sheep, tinfoil bracelets, and decorate paper
baskets with traditional Navajo designs.
www.musaz.org.
AWARE
Helping Hands Annual Fundraiser,
1–5 p.m., Little America Hotel. A fruit and Campagne Affaire with
a Touch of Personal Care. All proceeds benefit AWARE programs.
Reservations recommended. $40 ioncludes refreshments, slideshow,
massage, Reiki and other mini-sessions. Silent auction and prizes.
Call 380-0404 or 380-3811 for invitations.
Summer
Sunday Concert - Avtar Khalsa,
5 p.m.–7 p.m., The Arboretum at Flagstaff. Bring a blanket, bring
a picnic and enjoy the gardens in their full glory to the soothing
sounds of solo guitarist Avtar Khalsa. $7. Contact 774-1442, www.thearb.org.
Deep Sky Workshop,
8 p.m.–10 p.m., Lowell Observatory. This hands-on workshop is
designed to acquaint participants with the deep sky objects
currently visible in the night skies. $10 adults, $5 children and
members. Contact, 774-3358 x267, www.lowell.edu.
August 7 (Wednesday)
Oriental Medicine Series,
"Allergies, Asthma, Cough & the Common Cold: Treatment
& Prevention Strategies," 6–7 p.m., Bookman's. Join
Nancy Skinner, Licensed Acupuncturist, to learn about how
Traditional Chinese Medicine treats these illnesses by strengthening
the lungs and balancing the immune system with acupuncture and
Chinese herbal formulas. Tips on how to prevent common colds will
also be shared.
August 8 (Thursday)
Sustainable
Develop with Renewable Energy Resource Conference, through
August 9, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., NAU's Dubois Center. A two-track
conference focusing on vital renewable energy resource topics. The
tracks will cover Tribal opportunities and renewable energy policies
from National to local. Call for costs at 774-4788 x221.
National
Park Service public meeting to discuss a management plan for the
Colorado River within the boundaries of Grand Canyon National Park,
4–8 p.m., Coconino Community College Commons, 2800 S. Lone Tree
Rd. The Park Service is soliciting input to revise its 1989
management plan for the Colorado River within the boundaries of
Grand Canyon National Park. Living Rivers will be in attendance to
demand that the Park Service stop neglecting its legal and public
trust obligations to protect and restore the river's native habitat,
which has been disappearing at an alarming rate due to the operation
of Glen Canyon Dam.
Contact
Living Rivers at (435) 259-1063 or visit www.livingrivers.org.
See also press
release from Living Rivers.
August
9
(Friday)
4th
Annual Southwest Renewable Energy Fair, through
August 11, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat., 8
a.m.–4 p.m. Sun, NAU's Dubois Center.
Learn about the latest in
renewable energy technology, products, and methods demonstrated by
cutting-edge businesses. Fun. Eco-friendly power for all. Cost Free,
$5 parking. Contact 779-7658, www.gfec.org.
Also read article by Lisa
Rayner.
August
10 (Saturday)
Big
Brothers/Big Sisters Half Marathon, 7–11
a.m., Wheeler Park. 13-mile race. Call 774-0649 for fees
and registration.
Ayurveydic
Health Check Up, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., New Frontiers Natural Foods,
1000 S. Milton Rd. Ayurvedic diagnosis involves assessing various
pulses in the body to determine physical type and the best diet,
exercise and herbal preparations to maximize health and vitality.
Call 774-5747 for your free appointment with practitioner Michael
Martin.
Facials
and Makeovers with Edlyn Vancina, Holistic Beauty Therapist with
Ecco Bella Cosmetics, noon–4 p.m., New Frontiers, 1000 S. Milton
Rd. Enjoy this free opportunity to be pampered and learn the latest
in natural skin care and which cosmetics are right for you. Plus,
receive a free gift with a $40 purchase of Ecco Bella Cosmetics.
Call for your free appointment at 774-5747.
August
13
(Tuesday)
"Mark
Twain in the American West," 12:15 p.m., front veranda of
the historic 1904 Riordan Mansion. This presentation will explore
the forces which caused Twain to make the trip to the newly
established Territory of Nevada with his brother Orion, in 1861.
We will also discuss how he became a radical advocate of
social justice issues.
AWARE
Breast Health Education Series, “Mandala Art and the Healing Power
of Journaling,” Healthy
snacks served at 5:30 p.m., program starts at 6 p.m., North Country
Community Health Center, 2500 N. Rose St. Presentation by Aleia
O’Reilly. For more information call 380-0404.
August
14 (Wednesday)
"Dan's
Big Movie Night (with guest Mary Sojourner)," Long before becoming the editor of Flagstaff Tea Party, Dan Frazier was an award-winning UCLA student filmmaker. Now, for the first time since leaving Hollywood, Dan will publicly screen a few of his short student films. Dan’s early Super 8 films were often spoofs of superhero films packed with special effects. He appears onscreen in some of his own films. At age 14 he was a ham, playing the part of Perry Black, editor of a “great metropolitan newspaper” in a scene from “Super 8 Man.” He was also “The man with many hands” in “Handy Dan,” a very funny film. Learn how Dan rose from struggling amateur filmmaker to struggling newspaper editor at this special event to benefit Flagstaff Tea Party.
Mary Sojourner, author of "Bonelight" and FTP contributor,
will also read from her work. Suggested donation: $5 per person at the door.
August
15 (Thursday)
Sun
Protection: Solutions to keep your skin beautiful, 6 p.m., New
Frontiers, 1000 S. Milton Rd. Edlyn Vancina, Holistic Beauty
Therapist and President fo the Arizona Board of Aestheticians
discusses how to prevent premature aging, how to reduce the risk of
skin cancer and what manufacturers may not tell you. 774-5747.
Aug
17
(Saturday)
American Cancer Society's Climb the
Mountain, 8 a.m.–1 p.m., Arizona Snowbowl. Teams raise money to help find a cure
for cancer while enjoying a fun climb up the road to the Arizona
Snowbowl. Enjoy lunch compliments of Outback Steakhouse.
Registration fee: $30 through August 15, after $40. Contact Debbie
Cook or Tammy Cole at 526-3800.
New Frontiers Back to school DAY,
11 a.m.–3 p.m., New Frontiers, 1000 S. Milton Rd. At this free
healthy living event, get: bargains on eco-friendly school supplies
and school lunch items, free product samples and ice cream sundaes,
participate in a coloring contest for the kids and taste our natural
BBQ. 774-5747.
Appetizer's
for the Visual Feast Art Show Opening Reception, 6–9
p.m., Coconino Center for the Arts, 2300 N. Ft. Valley Road. This
party is a chance to meet artists who will open their studios to the
public during Open Studios. Contact Ruth Ann Border at 213-9025 or
visit www.flagstaffopenstudios.com.
Diablo
Trust “Reggae for Wildlife” Benefit Concert,
8 p.m., Flagstaff Brewing Company. Local reggae bands will perform.
Door proceeds go to the Diablo Trust 2002 Drought Relief Fund. For
more information call 523-0588 and visit www.diablotrust.org.
“Georgie
Clark: Woman of the River,” 7
p.m., Riordan Mansion State Park. Karen Underhill, from the
NAU Cline Library Special Collections and Archives discusses the
life of Georgie DeRoss. Clark White donned a life preserver in 1945
and 1946 and swam 85 miles of the raging, muddy Colorado River with
Harry Aleson during a pre-Glen Canyon Dam flow of 70,000–125,000
cubic feet per second. From 1947 until her death in 1992, Georgie
ran hundreds of private and later commercial rowing and motorized
trips. With Georgie, her own words best capture her spirit.
Ms. Karen Underhill will present excerpts from a four-hour
interview she conducted with Georgie in November of 1991, along with
slide illustrations.
Healthy
Living Seminar, "Natural Weight Loss," 6 p.m.,
New Frontiers, 1000 S. Milton Rd. Naturopathic Doctor and Licensed
Acupuncturist David Daily discusses the most effective and safe
methods of weight loss and how naturopathy and acupuncture can help.
Call 774-5747 to reserve your free seat.
August
18 (Sunday)
Arizona
Native Plant Society plant walk in Gus Pearson Natural Area to
view restoration treatments in the Coconino Forest Fort Valley
Experimental Area, Meet 9 a.m. at junction Snowbowl Road and Highway
180. Walk led by Lisa Machina, NAU Forestry graduate student. Bring
lunch and water. 779-0598.
August
24 (Saturday)
Bicycle
Advisory Committee Survey Ride of McMillan Mesa, 9 a.m., Start
Location: Go Cart Parking Lot on
Route 66.
Do this ride and why people wish to
keep this as open space will become very clear. Contact David Hayes,
635 9027.
August
28
Walnut
Canyon expansion joint County Supervisor/City Council meeting,
6–8 p.m. (check times closer to the date), County Administrative
Bldg., 219 E, Cherry Ave.
August 29
(Thursday)
Arizona Native
Plant Society monthly program meeting, 7 p.m. Room 313, NAU
Biological Sciences Building. Lisa Classen, NAU master's student in
environmental history, presents "Hidden Harvests: Commercial
Wild Plant Harvesting in the Southwest." 525-3659.
August
31
10th
Annual Art in the Park, through
September 2. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon.,
Wheeler Park. A tightly juried fine arts and crafts show with all
work designed and shown by the exhibitor. Enjoy food vendors and
live music.
Contact Stuart Wolf
at 556-9498.
Museum
of Northern Arizona 16th Annual Zuni Marketplace,
through September 1. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Zuni artists present fetish
carving, fine inlay jewelry, and traditional pottery. Delight in the
dancing Pottery Maidens and their colorful dresses; hear a Zuni
cultural lecture. Cost $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 students, $2 ages
7-17. Contact Leland Dennis at 774-5213 or visit www.musaz.org. September
1 (Sunday)
Bicycle
Advisory Committee Survey Ride of Route 66 construction sites, We'll
explore the new Enterprise/Route 66 figure eight to see if we can
understand it's bicycle "friendliness," we'll also ride
out Huntington to take a look at the proposed 4th/Soliere connection
and then finish our tour at the site of the newly proposed County
Park behind Continental. Bring your Mountain Bike. Contact Jack
Welch at ADILLLO@al.com for
meeting place and time.
September 2 (Monday)
Bicycle
Advisory Committee Survey Ride of Campbell Mesa, 9
a.m., Start
Location: Parking Area off Old Route 66 across from the
cemetery. This ride will be an effort to finish our look at the
trails that are under consideration for closure by the Forest
Service. ADILLLO@al.com.
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