Good morning, Flagstaff! It’s move-in weekend for NAU students, with classes beginning August 24th at NAU and CCC. So - stay in and hide from the crowds, or if you’re up for a party, head downtown to one of the back-to-school bashes!

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn & Alexandra Wittenberg

♻ Fix It Clinic: An incredible team of volunteers can help you fix almost anything, including electronics, jewelry, clothing, bicycles, and more! Walk-ins welcome, but appointments recommended. Schedule appointments here. 10am-2pm, Joe C. Montoya Community Center

👚Sagebrush Trading Co. is having its Fall Sample Sale for 75% off regular retail prices August 21-23rd. Located in the Old Town Shoppes.

🎿Fort Valley Lodge by Snowbowl is having a Winter Gear Blowout Sale August 22nd from 10am-5pm. Score up to 50% off skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, outerwear, gloves, goggles, helmets & more.

🧵Wee Scotty Sewing classes are available now for the fall and winter. They offer adult and kids’ classes alike including American Girl Wednesdays, Holiday Dress & Winter PJ making, Sewing 101, Crochet and more!

E-mail [email protected] to sign-up for the Aug. 29 workshop.

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📚The Friends of the Library Annual Booksale is Aug 21st-23rd at the Downtown Library starting at 9am each day. Browse a large assortment of discounted books, magazines, movies, and music. Proceeds support library services.

🎨🏠 Artists’ Coalition of Flagstaff Open Studios is Aug 22-23rd, starting at 10am each day. 18 studio locations across Flagstaff with painters, photographers, jewelry, ceramic, glass, fiber, and multi-media artists. Free and open to the public!

🧘🏼Meditation Sit N’ Social: An informal gathering led by a Flagstaff Insight Mediation. Bring a chair or cushion for a timed meditation. Then, enjoy social times with snacks or tea. 10am, Jim Cullen Park

🧶The Knitting Hour: All skill levels welcome! Experienced knitters available to teach beginners and help knitters out. 1-3pm, Downtown Library

🍻 Back to School Shindig: Free Old School sliders, free hot dawgs, and tunes from Selector NO, what more could you ask for? 5pm, Uptown Pubhouse

🎶🎉 Community Block Party: Beyond the Pines’ 5th Annual Community Block Party benefiting The Literary Center. Food and drinks from Pizzicletta and Mother Road Brewery, live music and a silent auction. 6-8:30pm, 606 N. Beaver Street

👾✨ Open Table Game Night: Whether you're flying solo or just want to meet new players, Open Table Night is the perfect spot to find your game squad! 6:30pm Good Game Cafe

👜 Urban Flea Market: Eclectic market with vintage, upcycled, artisan, and antique treasures! 9am-2pm, City Hall Parking Lot

🌄 Mountain Town Market + Gardeners Market: Swing by for plants, produce, bread, flowers, treats and more! 9am-1pm, Pine Forest School Parking Lot

🧘🏽‍♂️Yoga on the Mountain: Find your zen in the heart of the mountains with Snowbowl and the Northern Arizona Yoga Center. An all-levels, flow-style yoga class. 9-10am, Sky Bar Deck at Snowbowl

🪵Young Builders - Bird Feeder: A fun, beginner-friendly project that’s perfect for supporting backyard birds during the sunny season. Free. 9am, Homco

👩🏽🌏Women’s Wellness Fair: The inaugural Flagstaff Women’s Wellness Fair dedicated to reproductive, prenatal, post-partum health, menopausal resources and more. With speakers and vendors. Free but RSVP. 10am-2pm, Moonshot

🐐🍯 Farm Addiction Market: Local market with food, makers, growers, healers, artists, and families all in one place. Kids can enjoy pets, face painting, balloon animals, arts and crafts. 11am-2pm, Outside CAL Ranch

🌿🥳 Willow Bend Community Celebration: Annual celebration of environmental education in Flagstaff with kids’ activities, live music, raffle prizes, cash bar. Free but RSVP. 4:30-6:30pm, Willow Bend Education Center. Park across the street.

🎒🍻Jacks & Brews Back to School Party: Welcome back, Lumberjacks! Enjoy live music, specialty drinks, yard games, giveaways, and more. Plus, the first 50 guests will score a free goodie bag. 5-10pm. Historic Barrel House Parking Lot

🌈🎲 Queer Game Night: Enjoy a fun-filled evening of board games, good company, and community support. 50% of entry cost benefits one-n-ten. 6pm-12am, Good Game Cafe

👢Country Dance Night: Grab your boots for free country partner dance or line dance lessons with Meghan from Own Your Dance, then social dancing to follow. 18+. 9pm, Alpine Pizza

🍅 Community Farmer’s Market: Thriving local market with food vendors, art, fresh produce and more. 8am-1pm, City Hall Parking Lot

🔉🚶‍♂️Audio Book Walk: Join Adventure Is Booked for an audio book walk. Get a little exercise/move your body, and treat yourself to some dedicated time to whatever you are listening to right now. Pre-register. 9-11am, Buffalo Park

🐶🧘Puppy Yoga: All ages welcome for a fun yoga session surrounded by wagging tails and playful energy of pups looking for their forever home. 10:30am, Dark Sky Beer Garden

🧘🏼‍♀️Yoga for Recovery: A short reading, optional group sharing and a mindful yoga practice designed to support nervous system regulation, release tension, and reconnect you with breath and body.Free. 1-2:15pm, Happening Here

🦌 Arizona Rangelands Talk- Histoy & Management: Join wildlife expert Dr. Courtney Duchardt to learn how rangelands support not only livestock but also wildlife, recreation, and water. 6-7pm, Downtown Library

Southwest Flow Festival - September 18-20th at Gateway Ranch, Flagstaff

Find your flow and express yourself at this joyful weekend celebrating movement and play!

💫 Anyone from absolute beginners to skilled artists can participate in a variety of workshops - poi, juggling, aerial arts, dance, hooping and more.

🤸‍♀️ This is a welcoming, playful event where you can make friends, relax, and find new ways to express yourself.

👉 Find out more and get your tickets today!

Heritage Square | Molten Sky & Skunk FLower | 5:30-7:30pm
Woody Mountain Campground | Juday Gaskoyne | 5:30-7:30pm
Historic Barrel House | Spencer Vandevier | 6-8pm
Charly’s | Andy See & His Swinging Jamboree | 7-9:30pm
Mountain Top Tap Room | Nova Lee & Donovan | 8-11pm
FlagBrew | Flagship of Fools | 8pm|
Orpheum | The Grant Brothers | 8pm
Monte V. | The Rocketz | 9pm

Woody Mountain Campground | The Rhythm Runners | 4-7pm
Historic Barrel House | Troy Pierce | 6-8pm
Charly’s | Paul Garns | 7-9:30pm
Orpheum | Jay Allen | 7pm
Mountain Top Tap Room | Funky Joe Squid | 8-11pm

Heritage Square | Gonk King | 12-2pm
Historic Barrel House | Ty Jackson | 12:30-2pm
FlagBrew | The Rhythm Runners | 2-5pm
Harrington’s Tap House | Irish Session | 4:30-6:30
Dark Sky Beer Garden | Holly Kirsten | 5-7pm
Wanderlust Brewing | Bluegrass Jam | 2:30-4:45pm

Dark Sky Brewing | Jeremiah Sammertano | 6-8pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Open Mic | 7-11pm

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