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Good morning, Flagstaff! We had a couple mistakes on dates in last Friday’s newsletter and I’m so sorry I didn’t catch those. End of the school year with a senior seems to be melting my brain 🥴. I’m taking a summer break next week and I think that’ll do me good! Thanks to those who got in touch to let me know. - Alissa

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

• 🐻🔥Smokey the Bear comes to town

• 🍺🌳Ales with the Arb Series

• 🤠👢Line Dancing Night

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn & Alexandra Wittenberg

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AROUND TOWN

🔥Stage 1 Fire Restrictions begin May 21st, which means no smoking or e-cigs in city limits, no fireworks, no charcoal and wood-fired BBQs and no firepits.

📝The county is asking for public feedback on its Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan through May 31st. The plan identifies natural hazards that pose risks to communities across Coconino County and outlines strategies to reduce long-term vulnerability to those hazards.

🗿The third annual Multicultural County Park Sculpture Exhibition opens today, May 19th at 10am at Elizabeth “Liz” C. Archuleta County Park (often called Sawmill Park). City and County officials and participating artists will share welcome remarks. Stop by the park to check out the new sculptures and experience the storybook pathway and wildflower maze.

BUSINESS NEWS

👖Highstyle FLG had a ribbon cutting May 6th for its adorable new location in a cottage at 209 N. Elden Street. They offer private shopping appointments for vintage styling, custom denim fittings, and more.

☕🥐Foxtail Coffee opened its doors recently in University Plaza, combining the former frozen yogurt joint and temp staffing buildings. They specialize in cold brew, croissants and gelato. Operations Manager Donya previously ran Brewed Awakenings in Williams.

🧸 Pop-culture gift shop BoxLunch is new at the Flagstaff Mall, offering apparel and collectibles, with a portion of proceeds providing meals to those in need. They have several locations in the Valley.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

🧶 Only a couple more days to register for Flagstaff Wool & Fiber Festival Workshops! Sign up by May 22nd to learn things like Amigurumi crochet, stick weaving or the Japanese hand-embroidery art of Temari.

🌹🎭Life Sucks opens May 21st at Theatrikos and runs Thurs-Sun through June 7th. The dark comedy is a brash and hilarious contemporary take on Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, wrestling with life’s big questions: love, longing, purpose, and the gnawing dread that nothing really matters. Tickets start at $25.

🐕🏃 Register for the 8th Annual Flagstaff Doggie Dash and Buffaloops Ultra at Buffalo Park the morning of May 24th. Runners can run with their dogs or run solo. There is also a free kids' 1K. Shirts, merch and professional photos included. Some proceeds go to High Country Humane.

Tuesday 5.19

🐻🔥Smokey the Bear visit: Families will hear the story of how Smokey Bear was found as a cub after a wildfire, learn Smokey’s Five Rules of Prevention, and have interactive opportunities to dress up. Free. 3:30-4 or 4-4:30, Tynkertopia

👨‍🎨Artist Talk with Jill Sans: Flagstaff painter Jill Sans will speak on her exhibit Interwoven, which portrays the interconnectedness of humans and the natural world. 6pm, Coconino Center for the Arts

💧🗣️Water, Sovereignty and Survival Talk: Gain insight into how tribal nations are shaping Arizona’s water future, environmental stewardship, and sovereignty in a time of scarcity and change. Presenter is ASU researcher Cora Tso. 6-7pm, East Library

🏆 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.

Wednesday 5.20

📝 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

🍺🌳Ales with the Arb Series: Come grab a pint and connect with local scientists in this free ecological educational series. This month, the presenter is Andrew Sánchez Meador of the Ecological Restoration Institute. 6pm, Mother Road Brewery

🧠 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

🎶🪘 West African Drum Class: Drum classes focus on practicing traditional rhythms and song from West Africa using Djembe and Dunduns. All ages and levels are welcome!6:45-8pm, Jazzercise

Thursday 5.21

🤠Line Dancing Night: Dance alone or together to country-western classics, iconic hits, and soulful favorites in this beginner line dancing class. Taught by professional Sedona dancer Sally Gebler. 18+. Free but please RSVP. 5-7pm, Flagstaff Design Center

✏️Figure Drawing Classes: Learn to draw the human form from a live model! For beginner to advanced art enthusiasts, 18+ only. Thursdays 5-7pm May 14 - June 25th, Space is limited, pre-register here.

🎨 Paint Night at BBBB: Every Thursday is paint night and $4 drink specials. You buy the canvas, they’ll provide the 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

MUSIC

Tuesday 5.19

Dark Sky Beer Garden | Flagspins Vinyl Night | 6-8pm

Wednesday 5.20

Wheeler Park | FFTM Bluegrass Jam | 11am-1pm
High Country Motor Lodge | Forest Ray | 7pm
Charly’s | Blues Night | 7-9:30pm
Gopher Hole | Karaoke | 9:30pm

Thursday 5.21

Drinking Horn | JigzUp Celtic | 7pm
Gopher Hole | Open Mic | 7pm, sign-ups 6

CONNECTIONS

Jobs, volunteering, musician and artist opportunities

• Volunteer to help re-align the Rocky Ridge Trail the morning of May 23rd near Schultz Pass. Lunch, beverages and fun provided!

• The Purina factory is looking for a logistics coordinator. Starting at $40K.

• Burlington has a ton of retail jobs posted as it prepares to open next to Bookman’s.

• Overdrive Media is looking for a graphic designer/videographer.

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