☺️ Free Day at the Museum and More

TOGETHER WITH

Good morning, Flagstaff! This is a weekend with plenty to choose from between science activities, fall festivals, a fall art market, and lots of creative workshops.

In today’s Flagstaff Inspires:

• 🚧Road repair on N Hwy 89

• 📔Creative fun at Junk Journal Club

• 📏Intro to stilt walking workshop

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn

SPONSORED BY FLAGSTAFF HEAT TAPE

My Experience with Flagstaff Heat Tape

⭐ A note from Alissa: Flagstaff Heat Tape is a sponsor of Flagstaff Inspires, but I’ve also used their services at my own home, and I’m very happy with the results.

My house faces north and that’s always been challenging in winter. For years I’ve dealt with roof raking and concerns about ice dams. Flagstaff Heat Tape came out, assessed my roof, and put together a package to cover the areas that need protection.

The installation was fast (done in less than a day), tidy, and it’s tucked away nicely - no cords dangling down. I especially appreciate that the system includes a sensor so it will only turn on when the conditions are right.

Now, instead of worrying, I feel peace of mind every time I see it on my roof. This winter, I’m ready.

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AROUND TOWN

Expect Delays for a Few Days on N Highway 89

🚧 As part of the City’s annual Road Repair and Street Safety program, lane closures are scheduled on N Hwy 89 between N Country Club Dr and old Rte 66. Repair work is schedule to take place from Monday, Sept. 29 – Wednesday, Oct. 1 between the hours of 5am – 5pm. Drivers in the area should expect delays.

🧵 Sewing Studio Space Available: Want access to a fully stocked sewing studio with space and tools to complete your projects? Threaded Together offers studio space for only $10/hour Wednesdays—Saturdays from 12-5pm! Additional days and times available upon request. Email [email protected] for more info.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

🎩 Sign up for the Adult Talent Show: This is your time to shine! Hops on Birch is hosting a talent show on October 12th at 6pm. Sign up by October 1st to participate! Text Nina at 209-351-5400 to claim your spot.

🌻 Cornucopia Festival: A fall family festival with games, entertainment, bounce houses, activities, Indigenous fashion show, and celebrations of Fall in Flagstaff! Saturday & Sunday, Sept 27-28, 11am-6pm, Thorpe Park Ball Fields, Kids 8 & under are free!

🎃 Fall Market at The Creative Casita: Explore over 20 booths from creative vendors full of autumn magic. Saturday 27th, 9am-5pm, & Sunday 28th, 10am-5pm, The Creative Casita 2510 N. 4th Street

🧪 Flagstaff Festival of Science Continues: This inspiring 10 day festival runs through September 28th. Each day has many events. I’ve highlighted a few below, but check the schedule for the full (huge) line-up!

🌟 Flagstaff Star Party at Buffalo Park: Flagstaff celebrates star-filled dark skies September 25th-27th. Each night features free hosted telescope viewing from 6-10pm. Mountain line is offering free rides to and from Buffalo Park for the event as well!

• Friday 26th: Sunset Shadows and Circles (reprise) 6-6:30pm at Buffalo Park 1/4 mile marker on the urban trail, TWILIGHT TALK—Nighttime Neighbors: Myths and Facts about Bats 6:45-7:15pm at Buffalo Park Pavillion

• Saturday 27th: Night Music with the Dark Sky Quartet 6-7pm at Buffalo Park

Friday 9.26

🧶The Knitting Hour: All skill levels welcome! Members of Fiber Artists of Northern Arizona Guild are available to teach beginners and help knitters out. 1-3pm, Downtown Library

🌄 Mountain Town Market at The Hive: A fun evening market with produce, breads, music and more. 4-7pm, The Hive

📔Junk Journal Club: Come get creative with a friendly, relaxed group. Bring a journal if you’ve got one, or they’ll have some for sale if you don’t. You’ll find tons of stickers, paper, supplies and inspiration. 6-9pm, Harrington’s Tap House

🕺 Bingo, Beats, & Beer Diva Night: Funky bingo night! Enjoy the game with a beer and music curated by El Coyote. 6:30-8:30pm, Hops on Birch

Saturday 9.27

🏡 Sustainable Building and Community Garden Tour: This free self-guided tour showcases sustainable building methods and technologies in homes, gardens and public buildings. 10am-2pm, Locations throughout Flagstaff and Williams, visit link for tour packet

🐖 Farm Addiction Community Market: Support local farmers and artisans. Petting zoo, baked goods and more. 10am-3pm, C-A-L Ranch Parking Lot

🌱 Museum Science Day & Open House: Free admission all day! Get hands on with science activities led by Museum researchers and experts from the Arizona Science Center and Meteor Crater Education Alliance. 10am-5pm, Museum of Northern Arizona

👨‍👧 Saturday Story Stop: A fun-filled storytime for all ages. 10:30-11am, Downtown Library

📏 Intro to Stilt Walking: Learn how to stand and walk on stilts, progressing from the wall to walking on your own! Experience stilt walkers can practice advanced moves. Many sizes of stilts available. Ages 9-adult, 12-1:30pm, Momentum Aerial

💫Live Dark Sky Painting - Finishing Touches: Artist Frederica Hall will be painting live. Meet the artist and learn some of her techniques working with oil and dry pigments. 12-5pm, Phoenix Avenue Gallery

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

Sunday 9.28

🥕 Flagstaff Community Market: A lively outdoor farmers market featuring fresh regional produce, prepared food, flowers, breads, local honey, art, and more! 8am-1pm City Hall

🐕 Puppy Yoga: All ages welcome for a relaxing yoga session surrounded by wagging tails and playful energy. Plus, all participating pups are looking for their forever homes! 10:30-11:30am, Dark Sky Beer Garden

🍂 Leaf + Cone Autumn Painting Class: In the first of three autumn painting classes participants will paint oak leaves and acorns, using inks handmade from nature when available. Join for one class or take all three! 12-2:30pm, The HeArt Box Gallery

🍄 Amanitas Felting Class: Join Moonsprout Arts for a cozy afternoon of handwork in this beginner-friendly needle felting workshop. 1-4pm, Drinking Horn Meadery, kids welcome with parent or guardian

✂ Clothing Clinic - Cropping & Cutting: Upcycle and ReFab-ulize your own clothes at a fraction of the cost of going to a tailor. Learn valuable skills at this hands on workshop - part of a 4 session series! 2-5pm, Up & Coming Boutique

💃 Ballroom Social Dancing: Come learn and practice social ballroom, swing and Latin dances. Beginners welcome, no partner needed! 5-7pm, Jazzercise

Monday 9.29

👶 Bouncing Babies Story Time: Come play together with interactive songs, fingerplays, knee bounces, stories, and rhymes! 9:15-9:45am, Downtown Library

📰 Post-War/Post-Wall - Journalism in Times of Polarization: A reception and conversation with SPIEGEL Chief reporter Susanne Beyer. Open to all, 6:15pm, NAU Student Union

🐥 Northern Arizona Audubon Society Panel on Career Pathways: This panel brings together professors, field ecologists, students, and birding professionals to share their experiences, challenges, and advice for anyone curious about careers connected to birds. All are welcome, 5:30-7:30pm, Yeon-Su Kim Auditorium NAU

🔵Bingo Night at Dark Sky: $5 and 100% of entry fees go directly to the chosen non-profit of the month. Regular Bingo 5:45-8pm Bonus Bingo 8-9pm, Dark Sky Beer Garden

Flagstaff Inspires is made possible by our awesome business sponsors and donations from community supporters. Thank you to for keeping Flagstaff Inspires sustainable and accessible for all!

MUSIC

Friday 9.26

The Station Cafe & Lounge | Karaoke Happy Hour | 6pm
Dark Sky Beer Garden | The Sways | 6-9pm
Flag Brew | New mural unveiling + The Sundowners, Wrastlers | 7pm
Awa Kava Bar | Open Mic | 7:30pm, sign ups 7pm
Ardrey Auditorium | Fanfares & Fireworks - Symphony | 7:30pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Baby Moth | 8-11pm
The Orpheum | It's A 2000s Party | 9pm
Monte Vista | Dogsthrowspears, Oppressed Logic, Face Pulp | 9pm

Saturday 9.27

Arizona Snowbowl | Mountaintop Sunset Piano Concert | 4-6pm | Gondola Ticket Req.
Charly’s | Paul Garns | 7-9:30pm
Museum Club | Daniel Houze | 9pm-12am | $5-10

Sunday 9.28

Heritage Square | Znora | 12-2pm
Flag Brew | Mineral Hill | 2-5pm
Museum Club | Bluegrass Jam | 2:30-4:45pm
Beaver St. Theatre | Coltrane Equinox Celebration | 7-8:30pm
Mother Road | Jon Stone | 4-6pm
The Orpheum | An Evening with Pilcrowe & Nolan McKelvey | 7pm
Yucca North | Sunday Jazz Society - house band + open jam | 7-10pm

Monday 9.29

Dark Sky Brewing | Seenan | 6-8pm
Museum Club | Open Mic | 6-9pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Open Mic | 7-11pm
Yucca North | Karaoke | 9pm

CONNECTIONS

Jobs and Opportunities

• High Country Humane is hiring for their Dog Team Cleaning Position.

• Museum of Northern Arizona is accepting artist applications from Native American artists of the Colorado Plateau for their Winter Market.

• The City of Flagstaff is seeking citizens for their Building & Fire Code Board of Appeals.

Pool Party with a Purpose!

🏖 Join this poolside benefit at the Americana Motor Hotel for an afternoon of music, community, and courage to rally around one of Flagstaff’s brightest lights—Jessica Johnson, who is bravely facing a rare form of cancer. Sept. 27th, 12-5pm

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