Good morning, Flagstaff! Remember to check out the City Hall lawn to see American flags representing the 2,977 people who lost their lives 25 years ago on September 11, 2001. 

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

— Alissa Zorn & Alexandra Wittenberg

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🫀🫁 VO₂ Max is a measure of cardiorespiratory fitness that shows how well your heart, lungs, blood vessels and tissues work together to keep you alive and functioning. 

Learn more about VO₂ Max in this article by Dr. Whelan, one of Peak Performance’s founders.

We can perform these tests at Peak Performance! Learn more about the testing process here. 

👉 Book your VO₂ Max Test with us today!

Peak Performance Cryo & Recovery
912 N Beaver St. Flagstaff, AZ
928-456-3010
Mon - Fri 9am-3pm | Sat 9am-1pm

🏗️ Apply to the 2026 Public Works Citizen’s Academy: This eight-week educational experience gives a behind‑the‑scenes look at essential community services including Streets, Solid Waste, Facilities, and Fleet Services. Applications due Sept 16. Series starts Oct 1st, Thursday evenings at the Public Works Facility.

🧵 Threaded Together is having a half-off sale September 12th. Get 50% off all fabric, yarn, books and select patterns. From 12-5 pm at 2710 N. Steves Blvd.

🌟 Tickets are still available for this festival - get yours here!

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🎿The Avalanche, Flagstaff’s biggest Ski & Snowboard Sale, is Sept 11-13th at NAU Fieldhouse. The first 100 people in line each day will get a free lift ticket to Arizona Snowbowl and Sunrise Park!

🌠🎵 NightVisions: Savor the Night Sky is a benefit for Coconino Center for the Arts taking place Sept 27th. It includes a chef-curated dinner, live music & dancing, theatrical performance, stargazing, and more. Register by Sept 15th.

🎭✍🏻 Northern Arizona Playwriting Showcase Play Contest is open through Oct 1st. Submit a script for a 10-minute play. Seven winners will have their play dramatically read in November.

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

📽️ Flagstaff Underground Film Society Movie Night & Mixer: Watch three short films from Arizona filmmakers, then vote for best. Open to the film community and those who love films. 3-5pm, Campus Coffee

🦬🎥 Arizona Rangelands Films & Discussion: Watch a series of short films about rangelands and the people and wildlife who live in these systems around the world. Audience discussions to follow. 4-5:30pm, Downtown Library

🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️🎞️ Trailblazers Movie Night: Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival is hosting a free screening of Trailblazers, about the brothers behind the creation of The Arizona Trail. Both Troy and Gil Gillenwater will be there for conversation! 6pm, 204B E Route 66

👜 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

🐾 Fall-Paw-Looza: Enjoy food, drinks and live music plus a K9 demonstration, kids crafts and activities, cornhole, and giveaways! Donations support Shadows Foundation. 12-5pm, Flagstaff Mall

🤝Volunteer Expo: Learn about the many volunteer opportunities around Flag and participate in Community Service Projects like making animal shelter dog pull toys, birthday kits and gift boxes. 12-3pm, Flagstaff Mall

🦸🏻💙 Character Kindness Club — Meet Captain America: Kids can come dressed up to meet Captain America! Plus, make a Patriotic ID bracelet. Free, 11am-12:30pm, Flagstaff Mall by JCPenney

🙂 Badge Making Workshop: Draw or collage a unique, personalized design for a 1.25” pinback button. Pay what you can, with funds going to Ari’s Art Exchange’s store expansion. 15 N San Francisco St. basement

👢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

🥾 Guided Nature Walk: Join The Nature Conservancy for a free guided walk at Hart Prairie. Learn about the natural and human history of the Flagstaff area. Pre-register. 10am, Hart Prairie

🌾 Off-Loom Weaving Workshop: Join Jessica of Wellbeing Weavings to learn a brief history of weaving, mental health benefits, tools, techniques and practice. Pre-register. 1-3pm, Drinking Horn Meadery

🧘🏼‍♀️Yoga for Recovery: Each Sunday join 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

🖌️🔹Miniature Painting Workshop: Paint, chat, and level up your minis! Bring your own current project, paints and brushes are provided. A local artist will be onsite to offer help. 2-5pm, Good Game Cafe

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 | Cattwampus | 5-7pm
Woody Mountain Campground | Cameron James | 5:45-7:45pm
Historic Barrel House | Nick Atlas | 6-8pm
Charly’s | Dave Duncan Trio | 7-9:30pm
Orpheum | Hail the Sun | 7pm
Mountain Top Tap Room | Brothers Bard | 8-11pm
Flag Brew | Andy See & His Swinging Jamboree | 9pm
Monte V. | Alien Arcade | 9pm

Historic Barrel House | Seenan | 12-2:30pm
Heritage Square | Flagstaff Music Festival | 12:45- 9pm
Woody Mountain Campground | The Caverns | 4-7pm
Historic Barrel House |Matthew Henry Hall | 6-8pm
Mountain Top Tap Room | Maddie Rose | 8-11pm
Flag Brew | Sea & Rain, Cactus Atlas | 9pm
Monte V. | Fat Gray Cat | 9pm
Gopher Hole | Warsaw | 9:30pm

Flag Brew | Sun Elk | 2-5pm
Heritage Square | Rapture in Blue | 12-2pm
Wanderlust Brewing | Bluegrass Jam | 2:30-4:45pm
Beaver St Theatre | Coltrane Equinox Celebration | 3pm
Harrington’s Tap House | Irish Session | 4:30-6:30
Arboretum | Mountain Melodies - Dave Logan Trio | 4:30-6:30pm
Dark Sky Beer Garden | Hana Kahn & Thomas Gunn | 5-7pm

Dark Sky Brewing | Aaron White | 6-8pm
Hops on Birch | Lydia Manone | 7pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Open Mic | 7-11pm

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