Good morning, Flagstaff! Can you believe it’s been 25 years since September 11th, 2001?! Although it falls on Friday, there are events and volunteer opportunities in Flagstaff earlier in the week to pay your respects. Check out the What’s Happening and Connections sections.

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn & Alexandra Wittenberg

🗣️ Southside Community Association is hosting a forum for Flagstaff City Council candidates at the Murdoch Community Center Sept 10th, 5-7pm. Come hear directly where the candidates stand. Free and open to all.

🚧 Construction on the JW Powell Extension Project begins Sept 8th, with expected to completion end of 2028. The City is extending JW Powell Boulevard from just east of Lone Tree Road to Fourth Street, creating a new east-west connection. The project also includes shared-use paths and pedestrian amenities!

🍹El Antojito is nearly ready to open at 2080 S Milton Rd. The Mexican tropical fruit drink biz is taking over the old barber shop next to Little Caesar’s and the Cell Repair store.

🥘 A new Korean BBQ hotpot spot will be built at the former east side Sizzler. The billboard has been up for a few weeks.

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🌟9/11 Tower Challenge: On Sept 9th you can honor the heroes of 9/11 by climbing 2,071 steps—the same as the Twin Towers’ 110 floors—to remember those we lost for the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. Pre-register. 7am NAU Skydome

🧒 Little Flyers Friday Class has Openings: This 45 minute class for 5 and 6 year olds explores silks, lyra, trapeze, and circus games. Fridays 2pm, Momentum Aerial, [email protected] for details

📸 🗣️ Register for Still Photo Storytelling: This workshop will be led by local award-winning photographer, writer, and video storyteller Michael Collier at the HeArt Box Sept 26th. Registration is limited to 8, so sign up early!

🧘🏻Sign-up for Insight Meditation & Mindfulness: This free 6-week online course is led by NAU professors and teaches how to reduce stress and anxiety. Thursday evenings, Sept 17 - Oct 22.

🧩 Puzzle Exchange: Get out those puzzles you’ve already done! Bring a puzzle and swap it at this exchange. 5-7pm, Bright Side Bookshop

🪓 Axe Throwing League: New season, fresh brackets. All skill levels are welcoming at this four-week axe throwing league. 5:30-8pm, Flag Tag AZ

🤠 Line Dance Lessons: Free Line Dance lessons and social dancing with Zoo Crew Dance - Intermediate and Advanced 6-7pm, Social 7-10pm, Mary’s Cafe

🏆 Trivia at Harrington’s: Use your wits and obscure pop culture knowledge to battle for beer and glory! Prizes for the winning team. 6pm, Harrington’s Taphouse

📝🍺Poet Brews Open Mic for Writers: Come read what you’ve been writing! Read anything up to ten minutes. 7-9pm, 21+, Flagstaff Brewing Co.

🎳 Starlite After Dark: Theme night with a DJ, costume contest, giveaways, prizes and specialty-themed cocktails. $10 bowling special. 9pm-12am, Starlite Lanes

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

🧵 Create & Connect Night: Weekly open studio with access to sewing machines! Bring a project or craft of your choice, make new friends & get a bit of help from staff if you need it! Donation/PWYW. 5:30-7:30pm, Threaded Together

📙 Dying To Run Book Launch Party: Book signing with athlete and author Matt Fitzgerald who writes about his battle for survival and self-acceptance, and risking it all to outrun chronic illness. RSVP appreciated. 6-7pm, Bright Side Bookshop

👏 Flagstaff Team Trivia: Join Karly and Kevin for their long-running pub-quiz every 2nd and 4th Wednesday! Get there early for a good seat. 7pm game, sign-ups start at 6:30, Flagstaff Brewing Co

🃏 Game Night at FLG Terroir: Come with friends or meet someone new over a glass of wine and a rotating mix of classic games. 7-11pm, FLG Terroir Wine Bar & Bistro

✏️ 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.

✨ A Galaxy in Diné Bizaad:  CCA, in partnership with The Navajo Nation Museum, presents this free screening of "Star Wars: A New Hope" translated into Navajo. Special guest Geri Hongeva, the Diné voice of C-3PO! Preregister. 6-8:30pm, Coconino Center for the Arts

🤯 Alpine Trivia: Grab your crew, test your knowledge, and compete for bragging rights (and prizes!) with weekly trivia hosted by Liz. Food and drink specials. 6-8pm, Alpine Pizza

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

💃Swing Dance Class: Dance the night away Thursday nights with Flagstaff Rhythm and Roots. Beginner, intermediate and social dances from 7-10pm, Firecreek Coffee

🤣 Comedy Open Mic: Flaglaffs presents stand-up comedy from fan favorites and new faces. 7:30-9:30pm, Wanderlust Brewing

The Southwest Flow Festival is 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.

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

Heritage Square | Micah Bentley | 5-7pm
Drinking Horn | JigzUp Celtic | 7pm
Charly’s | Open Mic | 7-9:30pm

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