💐Graduation and Mother's Day Madness

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Good morning, Flagstaff! Mother’s Day is this Sunday. Whether you’re looking for Mother’s Day workouts, tea, brunch, yoga, or a curated book and bouquet experience (yes, really), we’ve got you covered.

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

• 🚂 Train Day celebrates 100 years with the Flagstaff Train Station

• 🚲 Bike to Work Week starts Monday

• 🦹🏿‍♂️ Meet Darth Vader at the mall

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— Alissa Zorn & Alexandra Wittenberg

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AROUND TOWN

🎓It’s graduation weekend! NAU students graduate May 8-9th and CCC students graduate May 11th. Expect more folks in town for the festivities.

🏡🏗️ The historic Milligan House at 323 Aspen Ave. will begin roof replacement May 11th. Built in 1904, the house is on the National Register of Historic Places due to its unique representation of Victorian residential architecture. It was built by local brickmaker and contractor James C. Milligan.

🚧Lone Tree Ave. will be closed between Butler and Franklin Ave. May 11th-15th.

BUSINESS NEWS

🏌️‍♀️🌮PuttTek and FryMex are celebrating their Grand Opening Friday May 8th. Come by for Southwest-style frybread tacos, opening day specials, giveaways, and a free round of mini-golf! Ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. 11-7pm, 3126 E Route 66.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

🚵 Flagstaff’s Ride Your Bike Week starts Sunday, May 10th. Log trips to win prizes from around town! Here’s a look at some of the bike-related events:

• May 10: Bike info booth, Share the Road Bike Jeopardy, Selfie Station, coloring and goodies for kids at Flagstaff Community Market, 9am-1pm.

• May 11: Join local elected leaders and officials for a short “commuter” ride through downtown to finish at City Hall, 7am

• May 12: 3.5-mile FUTS ride and ice cream social, Sechrist Elementary, 4pm

• May 13: Free breakfast for bike riders around downtown, 6:30-9am

Friday 5.8

🧶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

📙✍️ Historical Fantasy Author Event: Join S.M. Somerset to celebrate the release of her book, The Gray Sheep. The evening will include a book signing and Q&A with Cori Cusker of Adventure is Booked. 6-8pm, Firecreek

🌕 World’s Revealed Speaker Series: Dr. Stephen Levine will present Prediction, Photographs and the Search for Planet X. What did it take to find a new planet 96 years ago and what we can learn from the photos today? 8-9pm, Lowell Observatory

Saturday 5.9

🌲Trail Volunteer Day: Help build the new Pluto extension trail. Free coffee and lunch! Supplies and instructions provided. RSVP here. 8am-1pm, Schultz Y Parking area

🌄 Flagstaff Mountain Town Market: This community market features local produce, bread, flowers, treats and more - plus it’s known for live music, face painting and creative fun! 9am-1pm, Pine Forest School Parking Lot

📚 Open Box Book Sale: Find a treasure and support the library! Look through boxes of unsorted donations and pay only $2 for hardcovers and $1 for paperbacks. 9am-2pm, Downtown Library

🚂 Flagstaff Train Day: The Flagstaff Train Station is celebrating 100 years! Bring the whole family to enjoy interactive activities, explore our railroad heritage, and celebrate all things trains. 10am-2pm, Flagstaff Visitor Center

📕💐Books & Bouquets: A fun personalized experience where shoppers are paired with their perfect mystery book. Plus, receive a seasonal mixed flower bouquet, beverage and other goodies. Flagstaff CSA, 10am-5pm

🦹🏿‍♂️ Meet Darth Vader: The Character Kindness Club welcomes Darth Vader! Dress up as your favorite Star Wars character, enjoy a free photo experience, and make a Finger Light Saber! Plus, face painting on site. 11am-12:30pm, Flagstaff Mall

😌 Low Sensory Board Games Afternoon: Come play games in a relaxed, and sensory-friendly environment. 12-3pm at Good Game Cafe

Sunday 5.10

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

🫖🍥Mother’s Day Tea Party: Delight in brunch and afternoon tea, along with tea party snacks and desserts on a patio overlooking Heritage Square. Reservations required. 9am-4:30pm, Mozelle’s Bakery

🧘‍♀️💕Mother’s Day Vinyasa: Celebrate Mother’s Day with the gift of peace, gratitude, and movement, featuring Prana Vinyasa: Riding the Breath class with a heart-centered focus. All-level flow for all. Pre-registration required. 9-10:15am, NAZ Yoga

🌳 Arboretum Mother’s Day Celebration: Enjoy Mother’s Day in the pines with live music, pastries, drinks for purchase, local art, and crafts for kids. 10am-1pm, The Arboretum

🍹🥞 Mother’s Day Brunch: Celebrate mom in style with a build-your-own mimosa bar, prime rib, sushi, shrimp cocktail and snow crab, crepes and belgian waffles, plus a kid-friendly buffet. 10:30am-2:30pm, Doubletree

🧘🏼‍♀️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. No experience needed. Free. 1-2:15pm, Happening Here

🖌️🔹Miniature Painting Workshop: Bring your own miniatures or current project, they’ll provide paints and brushes. A local artist will be onsite offering guidance and support. 2-5pm, Good Game Cafe

😈 Blood on the Clocktower Game Night: Join for a thrilling night of mystery, deception, and strategy. 6pm, Good Game Cafe

Monday 5.11

💪🌸Celebration of Mama Workout+Resource Fair: Start your morning with an energizing stroller strides workout, then stick around to connect with local businesses, discover helpful resources, and build your village. Free but pre-register. 9am, Bushmaster

🤱Nurturing in All Forms Event: Join Flagstaff Women Connect for thoughtful facilitated activities, meaningful conversation, and a warm community of women supporting one another. 4:30-6pm, Mother Road Brewery

🧙🏼‍♂️🥃 Mead & Magic Mondays: Every Monday the Mead Hall hosts a plethora of tabletop games, focusing on Magic the Gathering, 6-9:30pm, Mead Hall

🔵Bingo Night at Dark Sky: Join the Bingo cult! $5 entry fee goes directly to the non-profit of the month. 21+ Regular Bingo 5:45-8pm, Bonus Bingo 8-9pm, Dark Sky Beer Garden

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MUSIC

Friday 5.8

Campus Coffee Bean | Open Mic | 6-8pm
Awa Kava | Open Mic | 7:30pm, sign-ups 7
Orpheum | Moonshine Bandits | 8pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Hank Topless | 8-11pm
Flag Brew | Andy See and His Swinging Jamboree | 9pm

Saturday 5.9

Hops on Birch | Pablo G | 4pm
Woody Mountain Campground | Cameron Jameson | 4-7pm
Hops on Birch | Lady Beard | 7pm
Charly’s | Paul Garns | 7-9:30pm
Orpheum | Creed Fisher | 7pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Cactus Atlas | 8-11pm
Flag Brew | Love Mischief | 9pm
Gopher Hole | Karaoke | 9:30pm

Sunday 5.10

Flag Brew | Love Mischief | 2-5pm
Beaver St. Theatre | Nash Superband | 3pm
Harrington’s Tap House | Irish Session | 4:30-6:30
Dark Sky Beer Garden | Jeremy Brougher | 5-7pm
Flag Brew | World Clyde & Pricilla Priddy | 8:30pm | $5
Wanderlust Brewing | Bluegrass Jam | 2:30-5:30pm

Monday 5.11

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

CONNECTIONS

Jobs, volunteering, musician and artist opportunities

• The Flagstaff Libraries (Downtown & East Flagstaff) need teen volunteers ages 14-18 to help facilitate this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Apply online or in-person by May 29th.

• My friend’s new community organization is seeking a a cellist or violinist for 1 hour outdoor event; text or call Aleksandra 928-433-9304

• Bookmans is hiring an Operations Manager responsible for HR admin and bookkeeping.

• Pepsi Amphitheater is seeking a Stagehand to help with setting bands up on stage

• Coconino County’s Parks & Rec is on the lookout for a Summer Camp Counselor who will also help with Rec on Wheels

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