🧥 Burritos & Blankets Winter Coat Drive and This Week's Activities

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Flagstaff! Did you know we have a lot of amazing free concerts at NAU? Scroll down to the music section to find one this week.

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

• 🥃The Wayward Celt Whiskey Tasting & Book Signing

• 🏠 Estate Planning for LGBTQ+

• 🧥 Burritos & Blankets Winter Coat Drive

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn

SPONSORED BY BEYOND THE PINES

Looking for ways to connect with yourself or others during a busy fall season? 

Beyond the Pines is a group counseling practice and wellness collective with the mission of creating connection to self, others, and the natural world. Two means for connection we offer include counseling services and our Flagstaff focused podcast channel.

🌲 We offer counseling for individuals (ages 8+), couples, and families, with options for outdoor sessions. You can reach Audrey Pearson, our team support, at [email protected] or through out website.

🎧 Check out the Beyond the Pines podcasts to connect with ideas and voices from right here in our region. Our shows include:

• Crossing the Chasm – conversations with people reimagining how communities and economies can thrive

• Land Defenders – stories from ecological advocates protecting our area

• #beyondFLG – local perspectives and influential voices from Flagstaff and beyond

• Quick ’N Nerdy – bite-sized looks into psychology and human behavior

 Click here to learn more or find our shows on your favorite podcast platform!

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AROUND TOWN

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

Tuesday 11.4

🔊 Small Business, Big Buzz: Take this free interactive workshop to learn tips for creating an effective media relations strategy that earns prominent attention for your small business. 11am-12pm, Coconino SBDC

☕Ceramics Handbuilding & Foundations 101 Class Begins: Learn the three main types of clay handbuildng plus various ceramics techniques and skills. Nov. 4, 11, 18, & Dec. 2, 5:30pm, Coco-op Makerspace

🎬 CAL Film Series - Escape From New York: College of Arts and Letters film gurus, Paul Donnelly and Paul Helford, present this screening and discussion series of B movies, cult classics and midnight specials! Free, open to the public. 7pm, Cline Library Assembly Hall

📝🍺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.

Wednesday 11.5

👟 NAH Provider Walk: Meet Flagstaff-based primary care providers and physical therapists, spend time in nature, and receive free health education in a relaxed setting. 7-8am, Buffalo Park

💗 Self-Compassion Class Series: Come explore and practice the tools for creating health and well-being for self. Nov. 5, 12, 19 & Dec. 3, 10, 1:30-3:30pm, Coconino Community College

🌝 Full Moon Hike: Come meet new friends and explore. Flagstaff Open Space hosts a full moon hike each month in different locations. 5pm, Tunnel Springs Trail - Meet at Railroad Springs Blvd & Adirondack Ave

🥃The Wayward Celt Whiskey Tasting & Whiskey Box Book Signing: Spend the evening with James tasting a handpicked selection of unique whiskies. Each ticket includes a copy of James Jay’s latest book of Poems, Whiskey Box. 5:30pm, Uptown Pubhouse

🧵 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

📝 Wily Writers: Join this weekly writing group for practice, motivation, sharing, and learning! 5:30-7pm Downtown Library, Northwest Corner

💕Author Evening - On a Mother Level: An inspiring evening with local author Korina Maestas celebrating her new book On A Mother Level—a love letter to moms who feel it all: the hard, the messy, and the beautiful. Refreshments & discussion. 6-7:30, Little Music Makers, RSVP requested: [email protected]

🟠 Bingo Night at The Station: Free to play - grab your crew, enjoy drink specials, and win some prizes! 6-8pm, The Station Cafe

🧠 Mead Hall Trivia Night: Challenging questions and prizes for 1st and 2nd place! Teams of up to 5. 6-8:30pm, Drinking Horn Meadery

🎤Flagslam Featuring Zedeka Poindexter: Come read what you’ve been writing and enjoy listening to three-time Omaha Entertainment and Arts Award winner for Best Performance Poet. Sign ups 6:30pm, Show at 7, Firecreek Coffee

Thursday 11.6

🏠 Estate Planning for LGBTQ+: A safe and welcoming space for LGBTQ+ families and individuals to learn how estate planning can honor and protect their unique relationships and identities. 6-7:30pm, Mother Road Brewing, Free but registration required

🎨 Paint Night at Brown Bag Burger: Come in and buy a canvas, they'll provide the paint, brushes, and drink specials. 6:30pm, Brown Bag Burger

🙋‍♂️ Trivia Night at Hops on Birch: 7pm every Thursday

❓ TAPP’D Trivia Night: Join ‘Nice Mike’ for surprise categories each week. Free to play! 21+ Thursdays 7-9pm, Dark Sky Beer Garden

🃏 Cribbage Night: Whether you're a longtime fan of the game or just learning the ropes, come play and try your hand. 7-10pm, Good Game Cafe

Flagstaff Inspires is always free thanks to the support of business sponsors and the kind donations of our community.

MUSIC

If you’re a musician or know of musicians with upcoming shows in Flag, send me the info so I can share here! (email [email protected] or Instagram DM @flagstaffinspires)

Tuesday 11.4

Dark Sky Beer Garden | Flagspins Vinyl Night | 6-9pm
Kitt Recital Hall | Piano Ensemble Concert | 7:30pm | Free
Museum Club | Karaoke Night | 9pm-12am

Wednesday 11.5

Flagstaff Mall | Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music Bluegrass Jam | 11:30-1pm
Kitt Recital Hall | Global Folk Melodies | 7:30pm | Free
Ashurst Auditorium | Matices Latin Ensemble & NAU Shrine of the Ages Choir | 6:30pm | Free
Charly’s | Blues Night - Max Tovstyi | 7-9:30pm | $5
Gopher Hole | Karaoke & Service Industry Night | 9:30pm

Thursday 11.6

Drinking Horn | Celtic Music - Jigz Up | 7-9pm
Charly's | Wild Irish Fiddle with Kate Rose | 7-9:30pm
Southside Tavern | Karaoke | 9pm

Connections

MoonSprout Earth School and a circle of Flagstaff businesses and organizations are joining together to share warmth and love with neighbors! Here’s how to participate:

🧥Give - Nov. 1st-11th: Drop off freshly washed coats, blankets, and base layers, or donate money for distributing free burritos.

• Up & Coming Boutique, 7 E Aspen, STE 6 (above Incahoots)

• Morning Glory Cafe, 15 S. San Francisco St

• Rainbow's End Boutique, 12 E. Route 66,STE 101

💖 Receive - Nov. 13th, 4-6pm: Warm clothes and free burritos!

• Flagstaff CSA, 116 W Cottage Ave

• Flagstaff Family Food Center, 1909 N. 2nd St

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