👗 New Secondhand Clothing Shop in Town

Velvet Sol opening, Speed-Date-A-Book, and join the Christmas Bird Count

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Good morning, Flagstaff! Apparently we’re going back to short sleeves weather this week?

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

  • 👗 New Secondhand Clothing Shop

  • 🐦 Sign up for the Christmas Bird Count

  • 📚 Speed-Date-A-Book

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn

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👗 Velvet Sol is a new shop on the corner of Butler and San Francisco at 215 S San Francisco St. It has men’s, women’s and kids clothes along with jewelry and other fun vendors!
👉Open Dec. 12-14th and 19-21st, 11am-6pm

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

🐦 Sign up for the Christmas Bird Count: Count birds with Northern Arizona Audubon at this annual citizen science event. Any skill level welcome! Sunday Dec. 14, 10-11am at Citizens Cemetery, Registration required

🎄 Get Tickets for a Riordan Mansion Christmas Tour: The Mansion is decorated for Christmas in turn-of-the-century style now through Jan. 6th. Santa will be strolling the grounds 4-6pm Dec. 20th, and you can take a Christmas Twilight Tour 5-6pm Dec. 20, 21, 22 & 23rd.

🎭Get Your Tickets for Emma, and to 🎀Emma’s Regency Christmas Ball: Dec. 5-14 FlagShakes will bring Jane Austen’s timeless humor to life with the flirtatious comedy of manners, Emma. Get your tickets, then don’t miss your chance to step into the world of the play at a glittering Regency Ball on Dec.12th at Riordan Mansion!

Tuesday 12.9

💛 Meditation Class: Beginner friendly meditation class every Tuesday. Join at any point in the series. 6:30-7:45pm at Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation

🎶 West African Dance Class: Live drumming and experienced teachers! Classes are open to people of all ages and experience levels. 6:45-8pm, Jazzercise

🎬 CAL Film Series - A Hard Day’s Night: College of Arts and Letters film gurus, Paul Donnelly and Paul Helford, present this screening and discussion series of B movies, cult classics and midnight specials! Free, open to the public. 7pm, Cline Library Assembly Hall

📝🍺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 12.10

🐕 Group Dog Walk with High Country Humane: Love dogs? Love the outdoors? Join the weekly pack walk with HCH staff! 11am, back parking lot of High Country Humane

Senior Coffee Hour: Join the Flagstaff Public Library & NAU’s AmeriCorps Seniors on the second Wednesday of every month to drink coffee and chat about resources & opportunities for seniors. 10am, Downtown Library

🧸 Christmas Raffle Party: Marine Charities of Flagstaff is hosting their annual Toys for Tots fundraiser. Enjoy dinner, a raffle, silent auction and holiday cheer. 5-10pm, High Country Conference Center

🎀🌲 Wreath Workshop with Viola’s: Make your own beautiful holiday wreath. No experience necessary, all supplies included. 21+, 5:30-8pm, Dark Sky Beer Garden

🖊 Wily Writers: Join this weekly writing group for practice, motivation, sharing, and learning! 5:30-7pm Downtown Library, Northwest Corner

🧵 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

🧠 Mead Hall Trivia Night: Challenging questions and prizes for 1st and 2nd place! Teams of up to 5. 6-8:30pm, Drinking Horn Meadery

📚 Holiday Speed-Date-A-Book: Enjoy refreshments as booksellers share their favorite reads in 5 minutes helping you pick the perfect book to give. Personalized shopping and 10% off. 6:30pm, Bright Side Bookshop, Limited spots, ticket required

🎶 Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia: Free dance classes, open to the public. No dance partner needed! Lesson 7-8pm, Social Dancing 8-10pm, Market of Dreams

Wanderlust Trivia Night: Bring a crew and win at trivia. 7-9pm, Wanderlust Brewery

Thursday 12.11

🦌 Stocking Stuffer Holiday Bazaar: Grab a glass of wine and browse a festive variety of unique Flagstaff and Route 66 gifts and treats. 4-7pm, Woody Mountain Campground Wine Lounge

📘 (NOT) Self Made - Book Release and Keynote: Author Michael Greenwalt will speak about building a life and legacy that matters. Join for an evening of connection and possibility. A copy of the book comes with every ticket. 6pm, The Orpheum

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MUSIC

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Tuesday 12.9

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

Wednesday 12.10

1899 Bar & Grill | Holiday Live Jazz Night | 6-8pm
Charly’s | Blues Night - Sammy Mac & Larry Cznarecki | 7-9:30pm | $5
The Orpheum | Dirtwire & The Floozies | 7:30pm
Gopher Hole | Karaoke & Service Industry Night | 9:30pm

Thursday 12.11

Gopher Hole | Open Mic | 9:30pm
Drinking Horn | Celtic Music - Jigz Up | 7-9pm

Connections

🎄 Select a Gift for Someone in Need This Season

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