Good morning, Flagstaff! If you’re not too partied out from the Fourth of July festivities, here’s some more events to round out the week!

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn & Alexandra Wittenberg

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To achieve that balance my approach at Just Feet Ahead Exploration Coaching incorporates:

Session lengths are tailored to you. They can go over time, or be extended to match what you need that day. You decide if the focus is on discussion, physical activity, getting out in nature, creative or art therapy, or a mix of elements. You are not on a therapy assembly line but are my primary focus.

Visit Just Feet Ahead or email me: [email protected] to learn more and schedule a free consultation to determine if my approach is a good fit for your life and needs.

🚀 Flagstaff company Katalyst Space Technologies launched their LINK spacecraft from the Marshall Islands last week in an effort to save a NASA telescope. The Pegasus rocket blasted off from the belly of a modified airplane, putting LINK on course to reach and capture NASA’s Swift Observatory in August. Katalyst opened an in-person office downtown in 2021.

🧑‍🔧 CCC students and faculty are featured in Building Back America’s Trades, a three-part docuseries. The series premiered April 11 on Magnolia Network and is now available to stream on HBO Max and Discovery+.

🫔 The former Tortilla Lady and RisingHy Factory is now Flagstaff Sauce & Tortilla Company. Mike Konefal will launch new distributors and plans to expand statewide, with hopes to even expand nationwide through a chain grocery store.

🏕 Peace Outfitters’ Closing Sale began July 2nd. They’re selling all products at a discount and will also be selling off rental equipment and items such as fixtures, desks and tools.

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👩‍🍳Sign-up for Culture Kitchen to learn how to make authentic Indian samosas with Sangita at Culture Connections AZ July 25th at 11am.

🫧 Kids Squared — Bubble Party: Giant Bubble Party with The Children's Museum of Flagstaff. Designed for kids ages 4–9, with big and little siblings welcome to join the fun! 10-11am, Heritage Square

👨‍👦 Toddler Tales: A special time for stories, songs, games and more for tots. 10:30-11am, Downtown Library

🎲Board Game Night: Modern and classic games available, free to play. Drinks and snacks by donation. 5-9pm, The Ice House

🏆 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'

🎶 West African Dance Class: Live drumming and experienced teachers! Classes are open to people of all ages and experience levels. 6:45-8pm, Jazzercise

🪓Axe-Throwing Social: Throw axes, knives, and ninja stars with this new weekly Throwing Social. Friendly competitive — keeping score, but more about the fun! 6-7:30pm, FlagTagAZ

📝🍺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 — Taylor Swift Tuesday: New weekly theme nights at the bowling alley with a live DJ, costume contests, giveaways, prizes and specialty-themed cocktails. $15 all you can bowl special. 9-12pm, Starlite Lanes

🎺Instrument Petting Zoo: Get ready to make some noise with an instrument petting zoo on display with Flagstaff Community Band during this week’s free Summer Kids Series. Engaging, educational and fun! 1pm, Bookmans

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

🎶Concerts in the Park — The High Standards: Enjoy free, family friendly, live music from local musicians. This week is The High Standards - guitar, mandolin, stand-up bass. Plus the PALS bookmobile, hot dog and ice cream vendors. 5:30-7:30pm, Smokerise Park

🎤Women’s Song Circle: Join ‘Sisters in Song’ song circle to share songs from the heart. Soft acoustic instruments, shakers and dancing welcome. Light snacks provided. Donations suggested. 5:30-7:30pm, Happening Here Yoga

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

🧵 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

🔉🚶‍♂️Audio Book Walk: Join Adventure Is Booked for an audio book walk at Mars Hill Trail. Get a little exercise/move your body, and treat yourself to some dedicated time to whatever you are listening to right now. Pre-register. 6-8pm, Mars Hill Trail

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

👏 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

🕺 Dancing on the Square: Dance all summer long with a free lesson in a new style every week, followed by a social dance. Wednesdays until Memorial Day! Lesson: 7-8pm, Social Dance: 8-10pm, Heritage Square

🎨Paint Night at BBBB: Every Thursday is paint night and $4 drink specials. You buy their canvas, they provide paint and brushes. Plus, option to enter canvas into auction with earnings for you and a charity. 6:30-9:30pm, Brown Bag Burger

🤓 Smarty Pints Trivia: Are you a smarty pants? Prove it at Smarty Pints Trivia, every Thursday, 7-9pm, Dark Sky Beer Garden

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

Southwest Flow Festival is a relaxed, family-friendly weekend celebrating flow arts: movement-based creative practices like dance, hooping, poi, staff, juggling, fans, and other ways of moving, playing, and expressing yourself.

Join us September 18 & 19, just outside Flagstaff at Gateway Ranch for workshops, music, camping, fire circles, stargazing, performances, and community. Whether you come with friends, bring your family, or show up solo, SWFF is a welcoming space to meet good people, try new things, and leave feeling better than when you arrived.

Learn More and Get Tickets!

Dark Sky Beer Garden | Flagspins Vinyl Night | 6-9pm

Wheeler Park | FFTM Bluegrass Jam | 11am-1pm
Charly’s | Blues Night - Elvin Killerbeet| 7-9:30pm | $5
Gopher Hole | Karaoke | 9:30pm

Heritage Square | Emerging Artist Thursday | 5-7pm
Charly’s | Open Mic | 6pm
Drinking Horn | JigzUp Celtic | 7pm

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