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🔥 Heading into Stage 2 Fire Restrictions and Weekly Events
Goodbye to the Electric Bat Arcade, entering stage 2 fire restrictions, and rattlesnake aversion training for dogs
Alissa Zorn
June 17, 2025
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Good morning, Flagstaff! Fire season is upon us - let’s stay safe in this hot, dry weather!
Today in Flagstaff Inspires:
⚡ Yucca North says goodbye to the Electric Bat Arcade
🔥 Coconino National Forest entering Stage 2 fire restrictions
🐍 Coconino Humane will be hosting Rattlesnake Aversion trainings for dogs
Let’s go!
— Alissa Zorn
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AROUND TOWN
📚 Both libraries will be CLOSED June 19th in honor of Juneteenth.
Forest-wide - No fires, no smoking, no devices with internal combustion engines without a spark arrest, and no blow torches
Certain roads closed to vehicles - San Francisco Peaks area, Pumphouse Wash area and Marshall Lake area
OK to use stoves or grills fueled by propane, pressurized liquid petroleum (all have a way to quickly turn off)
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Business News:
👩💻Communicating Effectively in the Age of AI: Learn how to be found in a sea of slop and make authentic connections as an entrepreneur, small business owner, freelancer, or a job seeker. Tuesday June 17th 12-1:30pm, Moonshot, FREE
🤙 Click Co-Working Offering Locals Days: Every Wednesday locals can get ½ off and use this co-working space 8am-5pm. Email [email protected] for discount code.
⚡Thanks for the pinball memories! Yucca North announced that the Electric Bat Arcade will be going away and they will re-utilize the space as a secondary events space.
Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just useful things to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.
WHAT’S HAPPENING
💞 Register for Heart and Soul Creative Sessions: Join for a creative, playful and healing experience. Register for single session or buy a set of 4. Next one is June 25th 5:30-7pm at The HeArt Box
🐍🐕 Register for Canine Rattlesnake Aversion Training: Coconino Humane is hosting these courses at the shelter June 27th & 28th. Training is 1:1 and takes 30min. Call to reserve a spot: 928-651-9494
Tuesday 6.17
🧒 Kids Squared: Weekly series with fun hands-on activities for kids ages 4–9, with big and little siblings always welcome! 10-11am, Heritage Square
🎨🌿 Crafty Corner: Nature Masks & Crowns: Bring your nature kids out to express their creativity. Ages 3+. 10-11am, East Flag Library
👨👦 Toddler Tales: Your toddler will delight in this special time for stories, songs, games and more. 10:30-11am, Downtown Library
🧚 Fairy Houses: Kids can join to hear story about fairy houses and build their own fairy house. Ages 5-12. 1:30pm, Downtown Library Back Lawn
📽️Movie & Discussion: Exit Through the Gift Shop: Watch and discuss this documentary/comedy about renowned graffiti artist Bansky. 5:30-7:45pm, Downtown Library
📙 Author Evening with Trevor Ritland: Celebrate Ritland’s new book, The Golden Toad with a reading, followed by a Q&A and book signing. 6-7pm, Bright Side Bookshop
🚵 Hydrolic Brake Workshop: Learn how to keep your brakes in top shape! 6:15-7:30pm, Absolute Bikes
🧘♀️ Meditation Class: Beginner-friendly every Tuesday. 6:30-7:45pm at Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation
📝🍺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 6.18
🌿 Wednesday Weed Pulls: Protect the natural beauty of Picture Canyon by joining invasive weed removal and reseeding efforts. 7-10am, Picture Canyon
🎈 Bookmans Summer Free Kid’s Events: Have fun each week with exciting learning experiences, games, and much more! This week - balloon games. 1-2pm, Bookmans
🎨 Colorful Creations Craft Series: Kids can join for a weekly craft! All materials provided. Ages 7-18. 1:30-2:30pm, Downtown Library, Free- Registration Required
🌄 Flagstaff Mountain Town Market Downtown: Come for local produce, treats, pop-up shops from downtown businesses, and more! 3pm-dusk, Heritage Square
✏ Figure Drawing Class w/Live Model: Beginner to expert level artists welcome! 5-7pm, Up & Coming, Limited space - register ahead.
🟠 Bingo Night at The Station: Free to play, 6-8pm
🧠 Mead Hall Trivia Night: Challenging questions and prizes for 1st and 2nd place! Teams of up to 5. 6-8:30pm, Drinking Horn Meadery
🎶Concerts in the Park: Every Wednesday (weather permitting) in June & July, family-friendly, live music in one of our local parks. 5:30-7:30pm Smokerise Park (8805 N Native Way), Wild World Irish Fiddle
🌳🍺 Ales with the Arb: Enjoy a pint and hear from Carol Chambers and Tucker Herbert about Grand Canyon Bats and Forest Economics. 6-8pm at Mother Road Brewing
🎧 Open Decks Workshop & Jam Time: Come learn how to DJ and then get down to the jams. Every Wednesday, 6:30-9pm ROHCT
🕺 Dancing on the Square: Bring your dancing shoes for a free lesson followed by a social dance! Lesson: 7-8pm, Social Dance: 8-10pm, Heritage Square
Thursday 6.19
✍️ Playing with Poetry: See poetry in a fresh, new way in this family friendly workshop! Find inspiration outdoors, then use vintage typewriters and decorative papers to type your poems. 9am-12pm, CCC Lone Tree Campus
💸 Fraud Prevention Talk: Join for a 30-45 min presentation from Flagstaff Police on how seniors can avoid fraud, followed by a Q&A session.10-11am, Highgate at Flagstaff
🖌 Crafternoons at Meadowlark: Recharge your batteries with a cozy creative afternoon. Bring a project, or pay $10 to use provided supplies - lots of possibilities! 5-7pm, Meadowlark Art Studio
🧘♂️ Yoga for a Good Cause: This all levels class will take place on the open air observation deck of the Discovery Center overlooking the peaks! Proceeds will support Indigenous-focused projects. 5:30-6:45pm, Lowell Observatory
☕ Community Cacao Sip Circle: Gather in community to share in the magic of cacao and connect with new friends. Space is limited, RSVP 7-8:30pm at Chocolita
🙋♂️ Trivia Night at Hops on Birch: 7pm every Thursday
🏹 Full Draw Film Tour: Watch thrilling new films featuring screaming bulls and epic adventure from top outdoor filmmakers. 7pm, The Orpheum
❓TAPP’D Trivia Night: Join ‘Nice Mike’ for surprise categories each week. Free to play! 21+ Thursdays 7-9pm at Dark Sky Beer Garden
Nothing in this section is sponsored. They're just useful things to know. I'll always let you know when something's sponsored.
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MUSIC
Tuesday 6.17
Dark Sky Beer Garden | Flagspins Vinyl Night | 6-9pm
Drinking Horn Meadery | Open Mic | Sign-ups begin 6pm
Yucca North | Open Mic | sign ups 3pm, starts 8pm
Museum Club | Karaoke Night | 9-11:30pm
Wednesday 6.18
Hops on Birch | Open Mic | 6-10pm
Charly’s | Blues Night - Rich Bowen | 7-9:30pm | $5
Gopher Hole | Karaoke & Service Industry Night | 9:30pm
Thursday 6.19
Heritage Square | Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music | 5-7pm
Drinking Horn | Celtic Music - GreenLaw | 7-9pm
Charly's | Wild Irish Fiddle with Kate Rose| 7-9:30pm
Connections
Jobs & Opportunities
Northland Family Help Center is hiring for multiple positions.
FREE Sustainability Workshop Series
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