Good morning, Flagstaff.

Local organizations offer holiday meals throughout Flagstaff for dine-in or take-out.

Programs are available now for residents looking to enjoy a festive meal at nearby venues.

Coconino County schools will use $4 million in grant funding to build a local pipeline of counselors through a partnership with NAU.

School superintendent Cheryl Mango-Paget said the effort aims to lower student-to-counselor ratios and boost mental health access in rural communities (ongoing).

Flagstaff's Commission on Inclusion and Adaptive Living is suspended until spring as the local chairperson said the break is appropriate—petitioners remain frustrated.

Northern Arizona Healthcare added Dr. Emily Mammenga as a psychiatrist to Flagstaff Medical Center’s Behavioral Health Department on Dec.

23; she is accepting patients. She earned her degree from Sanford School of Medicine and completed her general psychiatry residency at the University of South Dakota in Sioux Falls.

Noon Year's Eve

6-7 p.m. — Weatherford Hotel — Free entry — Celebrate the New Year with Fido featuring crafts, music, and family-friendly activities.