Good morning, Flagstaff! Today marks the start of Hispanic Heritage Month through October 15th!

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

— Alissa Zorn & Alexandra Wittenberg

The Southwest Flow Festival is almost here!

Get ready for an incredible weekend filled with movement, music, and play! September 18-20th at Gateway Ranch, just outside of Flagstaff.

You’ll leave the Southwest Flow Festival, feeling better than when you arrived - recharged, inspired, and connected.

🪵 Coconino County is asking residents not to travel through the active logging site on Observatory Mesa. The site is part of thinning project to improve forest health and reduce wildfire risk.

☕🥓 Brandy’s Cafe and Proper Meats are merging into Brandy’s Proper Cafe! Starting September 17th, the cafe will be located at Proper Meats’ current location at 110 E Rte 66, and offer breakfast and lunch with espresso, beer, cocktails, meats and pastries.

🥣 September 17th is Not Your Routine Poutine Night at the Mead Hall. From 5-7pm, pair Poutine with the new release, Mango Reaper Mead.

Register for Jill Sans’ Found + Foraged Natural Ink & Pigment Making Class.

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💪👶 It’s Free Week for Fit4Mom Flagstaff! Sign up to try workouts, playgroups, and a Mommy + Me Gondola Ride at Snowbowl!

👑🎭 FlagShakes presents The Taming select dates Sept 17th - Oct 4th. Loosely based on Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, this witty, three-woman comedy is about a beauty pageant contestant competing for a crown and reshaping American politics.

🪕 Pickin in the Pines Bluegrass Festival is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Sept 18th-20th at Fort Tuthill. Get your pass now to nnjoy a weekend of music, workshops and dance!

🏔 Arizona Archaeological Society Presentation: Learn about Drone Imagery and 3-D Modeling in Archeology as Michael Kellet discusses his studies of hilltop sites in west central AZ. 5:30-7:30pm, East Flagstaff Library

📗 Plastic Shaman Release Party: Local author Annette McGiveney will release latest book Plastic Shaman, about a real-life deadly self-health retreat. She will be interviewed by author Betsy Gaines Quamann. 6pm, Bright Side Bookshop

🧸 Preschool Express: Preschooler fun with books, songs, and games! 10:15-10:45am, Downtown Library. See all Storytimes here.

🌄 Farmers Market Downtown: Come for local produce, treats, pop-up shops from downtown businesses, and more! 3pm-dusk, Heritage Square

🧑‍🎨 Crafty Corner: Craft hour with a selection of stationary, paper, art and supplies to create. For ages 5-11. 3-4pm, East Flagstaff Community Library

🍺🌳Ales with the Arb Series: Come grab a pint and connect with local scientists in this free monthly ecological educational series. 6-8pm, Mother Road Brewery

🌿 Bioactive Terrarium Workshop: Plantae will teach you to design and build your own self-sustaining, living terrarium. Ticket includes all supplies needed to make a thriving miniature ecosystem! 21+, 6pm, Dark Sky Brewing

🎭 Theatre on Tap: The patio becomes the Blue Mountain Rose stage for Theatre on Tap! This months show will feature Theatrikos' "Sex With Strangers," Stargazer's "Company," and the Northern Arizona Playwriting Showcase. 8pm, Uptown Pubhouse

🌟💎 Starlit Market: Spend an evening under the stars browsing original artwork, handmade goods, jewelry, crafts, and other unique creations from local makers and artisans. 5-9pm, Coconino Center for the Arts

🍷 La Strada Wine Tasting: A monthly wine-tasting journey through Italy, with each month inspired by a famous road or cycling route from the region. This month, head to the foothills of the Alps. Pre-register. 5-7pm, Sosta

✏️ Figure Drawing Classes: Learn to draw the human form from a live model! For beginner to advanced art enthusiasts, 18+ only. Thursdays 5-7pm Aug. 13 - Sept. 24, Space is limited, pre-register.

🧶 Stitch Together: Whether you knit, crochet, or do another type of fiber craft you’re welcome at this free gathering! Bring what you're working on and relax while making new friends and getting inspired. 6-8pm, Raven's Nest Yarn and Fiber

😈 Blood on the Clocktower Game Night: Join for a thrilling night of mystery, deception, and strategy. 6pm, Good Game Cafe

🤠 Two Step Lessons: Free Two Step lessons and social dancing with Zoo Crew Dance - All Levels 6-7pm, Social 7-10pm, Mary’s Cafe

Wheeler Park | FFTM Bluegrass Jam | 11am-1pm
Heritage Square | Chayton Alo | 4:30-6pm
Charly’s | Blues Night | 7-9:30pm | $5
Gopher Hole | Karaoke | 9:30pm

Heritage Square | Seenan and Friends | 5-7pm
Drinking Horn | JigzUp Celtic | 7pm
Charly’s | Open Mic | 7-9:30pm

Thank you to everyone who has already filled out our community survey - if you haven’t yet, please do! You can find it here and it takes just a minute to fill out. Your responses really help!