Good morning, Flagstaff! Are you a fan of bingo? and plants? Then this is the week for you with two plant bingo nights on Tuesday and Thursday.

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn & Alexandra Wittenberg

The Southwest Flow Festival is almost here!

Get ready for an incredible weekend filled with movement, music, and play! September 18-20th at Gateway Ranch, just outside of Flagstaff.

You’ll leave the Southwest Flow Festival, feeling better than when you arrived - recharged, inspired, and connected.

📚 The Literacy Center is looking for fall volunteers for their Raising Readers program. Volunteers visit an elementary school one to two days a week for an hour to deliver simple, highly structured curriculum to students needing additional literacy support. To learn more fill out this volunteer registration form and select "Raising Readers," or email Clay at [email protected].

👨🏾‍👩🏿‍👧🏾‍👦🏾 Historic preservation forum with City Council candidates: Learn about historic preservation and hear candidate impact statements. Refreshments provided!Sept. 3rd, 5:30-7pm at LCM Canterbury Chapel (319 S. San Francisco St)

🌹🏩 Got an idea to enhance a public space? The City is offering beautification grants up to $8,000 for projects that revitalize Flagstaff. Think community garden, sculpture or other public enhancement. Apply by Sept. 15th!

🐶 Dr. Kelly’s Surgical Unit is celebrating its 1-year anniversary at its Flagstaff location at 3502 E. Route 66 in October. Dr. Kelly’s is a lower-cost pet clinic specializing in common outpatient procedures and preventive care.

👀 Look what we spotted on Instagram - ems_placeflg says:
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First day, new beginnings, and so much to celebrate! 🤎

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🧘🏻Sign-up for Insight Meditation & Mindfulness: This free 6-week online course led by NAU professors teaches how to reduce stress and anxiety. Classes are Thursday evenings, Sept 17 - Oct 22.

⛸️Early Bird Skate: Enjoy calm mornings at Jay Lively Ice Rink, 7:30-8:45am every Wednesday and Friday through May.

🎭🎸The musical Once plays through Sept. 6th at Theatrikos. In this multi-award winning show, an Irish busker and a Czech immigrant meet in Dublin and instantly find connection through their shared love of music.

🎲 Board Game Night: Modern and classic games available, free to play. Drinks and snacks by donation. 5-9pm, Culture Connections AZ at the Ice House

🪓 Axe Throwing League: New season, fresh brackets. All skill levels are welcoming at this four-week axe throwing league. 5:30-8pm, Flag Tag AZ

🏆 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

🎳 Starlite After Dark - 80s & 90s Night: Theme night with a DJ, costume contest, giveaways, prizes and specialty-themed cocktails. $10 bowling special. 9pm-12am, Starlite Lanes

🌄 Farmers Market Downtown: Come for local produce, treats, pop-up shops from downtown businesses, and more! 3pm-dusk, Heritage Square

🏨 History Happy Hour: Wayne Ranney recounts refined New Englander, Martha Summerhayes' four years of traveling with her Lieutenant husband into the wild Arizona Territory of the 1870's. 5-7pm, Weatherford Hotel

📝 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

🌱 Plant BINGO: Join BINGO night, hosted by Plantae, for the chance to win plants and more. 21+. Pre-register. 6pm, Dark Sky Beer Garden

🧠 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

🃏 Game Night at FLG Terroir: Come with friends or meet someone new over a glass of wine and a rotating mix of classic games. 7-11pm, FLG Terroir Wine Bar & Bistro

✏️ Figure Drawing Classes: Learn to draw the human form from a live model! For beginner to advanced art enthusiasts, 18+ only. Thursdays 5-7pm Aug. 13 - Sept. 24, Space is limited, pre-register.

🤯 Alpine Trivia: Grab your crew, test your knowledge, and compete for bragging rights (and prizes!) with weekly trivia hosted by Liz. Food and drink specials. 6-8pm, Alpine Pizza

🗣️ Night Voices — Spoken Word and Poetry: Local poet and performer Joshua Wiss will be doing a reading before audience members are invited to share their own original poetry, spoken word, stories during Open Mic. Free. 6:15-8pm, CCA

🪴 Plant BINGO: Whether you're a plant enthusiast or just looking for a great time, connect with others and enjoy some lively competition with this unique twist on the classic game featuring plants. Pre-register. 6:30-9pm, Timberline Tavern

💃Swing Dance Class: Dance the night away Thursday nights with Flagstaff Rhythm and Roots. Beginner, intermediate and social dances from 7-10pm, Firecreek Coffee

🤓 Smarty Pints Trivia: Are you a smarty pants? Prove it at Smarty Pints Trivia, every Thursday, 7-9pm, Dark Sky Beer Garden

Dark Sky Beer Garden | Flagspins Vinyl Night | 6-9pm

Wheeler Park | FFTM Bluegrass Jam | 11am-1pm
Heritage Square | Robert Karney | 4:30-6pm

Heritage Square | Jason Moon | 5-7pm
Drinking Horn | JigzUp Celtic | 7pm
Charly’s | Irish Night | 7-9:30pm

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