District 2 Supervisor, and chair of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, Jeronimo Vasquez, top row third from left, gathers with members of the Coconino County Diversity Councils prior to the start of the annual Flagstaff Parade of Lights. Photo courtesy District 2 Director Jennifer Dufresne.
FLAGSTAFF — Despite of chilly evening that started in the low ’30s, throngs of families lined the streets of downtown Flagstaff to watch the annual Flagstaff Holiday Parade of Lights held on Dec. 9, 2023.
The Coconino Hispanic Advisory Council took part in Coconino County’s Cultural “Diversity Day” held on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at the Coconino County Superior Courthouse Lawn. CHAC members participating included Dani Donaldson of Northern Arizona University, Frank X. Moraga of www.AmigosNAZ.com and Esteban Villarreal of Coconino County.
A variety of other organizations and county departments participated in the annual event including the African Diaspora Advisory Council and the Indigenous Peoples Council.
The event was part of Coconino County Diversity Week: June 20 through June 24, 2022.
FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC) held its inagural drop-off Community Food Drive as a socially distant alternative to its annual César E. Chávez celebration from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 27 at the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños,, 2532 E. 7th Ave., at the corner of 4th and 7th streets, Flagstaff.
Nearly 500 pounds of food were collected, along with nearly $500 in cash donations.
All donations went to the Flagstaff Family Food Center for distribution to the community.
CHAC members braved gusty winds and chilly temperatures to set up the donation boxes just outside the Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños.
Community members were invited drop off such donations as:
Peanut Butter, canned vegetables, tuna and other canned protein, pasta, cereal and canned fruit.
Thank you very much for supporting the community. Your help is very much appreciated.
Sincerely,
John Haro, Chair
Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council
About CHAC: The Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council was established in 2001 with thepurpose of advising the County Board of Supervisors on issues and concerns that affect the Hispanic community in Coconino County. In addition to serving as an advisory group to the county supervisors,the council has identified the following five major areas of focus:
To conduct forums on issues and concerns of the Hispanic community
To promote awareness of the need for diversity in employment, training and economicdevelopment
To assist Coconino County in recruiting and retaining Hispanic employees
To promote Hispanic culture, arts, historic activities and events
To examine and make policy recommendations in the areas of education, housing, land use, health, social services, recreation and criminal justice issues.
Prior to the pandemic, CHAC members presented such activities as the annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast at American Legion Post 3; and took part in such events as the annual Armed Forces Day Parade, the Cinco de Mayo dinner/dance at the American Legion Post 3 and the 4th of July Parade. Members look forward to taking part in such events in 2022.
Editor’s note: The Sixth annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast has been canceled due to concern over the impact of Covid-19. Please visit https://coconinochac.org for the latest information.
FLAGSTAFF — Eric Chavez, grandson of United Farmworkers of America founder César E. Chávez, will be the guest speaker at the Sixth annual César E. Chávez Community Recognition Breakfast from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2020 at American Legion Post 3, 204 W. Birch Ave., Flagstaff.
The event, presented by the Coconino County Hispanic Advisory Council (CHAC), with the support of Coconino County and the Coconino County Public Works, honors Coconino County Hispanic community and student leaders. Doors open at 6:30 a.m. with the program beginning promptly at 7:30 a.m.
Eric Chavez, director of communications for the Chavez Institute for Social Justice, grew up as the eldest grandson of César E. Chávez. He born in the middle of a tumultuous period in U.S. history and raised in the heart of a civil rights movement that would change the world. He was encouraged to speak out against wrong and he was taught to take action when it is needed. He has been an active participant and avid supporter who has spoken at hundreds of events across the United States and Mexico on behalf of the movement and legacy of his grandfather.
Eric joined the United Farm Workers of America as an active volunteer in 1991, and as part of his commitment to the Farmworker Movement, he took a vow of poverty for the next three years. He worked directly with Cesar and other key leaders on organizing projects across the United States including organizing grassroots support for the grape boycott in New York City and lobbing for union support in Washington, D.C., working directly on contemporary issues like immigration, labor and communications.
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at the door. Required reservations are due by 5 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2020. Contact Susan Garretson at sgarretson@coconino.az.gov or call (928) 679-7135 to make reservations or for more information.
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