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Seed to Supper class, plant sale at the Arboretum, and learn about wildfire risk reduction
Alissa Zorn
July 08, 2025
TOGETHER WITH
Good morning, Flagstaff! Heads up that there will be no email on Friday as I’m taking a quick summer break. I’ve included highlights for the entire upcoming week.
Today in Flagstaff Inspires:
🍅 Seed to Supper Gardening Lessons
🔥 Wildfire Risk Reduction talk
🌻 Plant Sale at the Arboretum
Let’s go!
— Alissa Zorn
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WHAT’S HAPPENING
🍅 Register for Seed to Supper Gardening Lessons: CCHHS AZ Health Zone is hosting this FREE 6 week series of classes that teach you how to grow your own food. Begins July 11th, Fridays 8:30-9:30am, Flagstaff Family Food Center
🖌️ Register for Summer Wildflower Painting Class: Join for a monthly class to paint a local flower in bloom. Next one is Echinacea Coneflower July 26th, The HeArt Box
Tuesday 7.8
🧒 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
🏙 Lego Club: Kids ages 5-11 can enjoy building with hundreds and hundreds of blocks. 3:30-4:30pm at East Flag Library
🧩 Puzzle Exchange: Puzzlers, get out those puzzles you’ve already done! Bring a puzzle to take a puzzle at this fun exchange. 5-7pm, Bright Side Bookshop
🚵 Bike Maintenance Basics Workshop: Learn how to keep your bike in top shape! 6:15-7:30pm, Absolute Bikes, FREE - Registration Required
🧘♀️ 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 7.9
🎈 Bookmans Summer Free Kid’s Events: Have fun each week with exciting learning experiences, games, and much more! This week - Arizona wildlife scat tracks and facts. 1-2pm, Bookmans
🎨 Colorful Creations- Decoupage Keepsake Boxes: 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.
🎶 Summer Concerts in the Park Every Wed.(weather permitting) enjoy free, family-friendly, live music in a local park. Bring a picnic! 5:30-7:30pm, This week: Cheshire Park (3000 N Fremont Blvd) Sleep Stampede
🕺 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 7.10
📔 Family Storytime at the Park: These special storytimes will include singing, dancing, and some great books! 9:30-10:15am, Community Ramada Bushmaster Park
🌮 Frybread Dinner to Benefit Arizonans Impacted by Cancer: Guests can enjoy a build-your-own frybread taco dinner (eat in or take out), bid on silent auction items, and enjoy fun entertainment. 5-6:30pm, Trinity Heights United Methodist Church
🖌 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
🍷 Thirsty Thursday - After Hours at MNA: Quench your cultural thirst! Stroll the galleries, grab a drink, and unwind in the museum’s courtyard. 5-8pm, Museum of Northern Arizona
🌕 Full Moon Bike Ride: Join Flagstaff Open Space to watch the moon rise, ride your bike and meet new people. 7:30pm, Buffalo Park
Friday 7.11
🚪Behind the Scenes Tour Museum of Northern Arizona: Take a rare behind-the-scenes tour of MNA’s Easton Collection Center. 2:30-3:30pm, Museum of Northern Arizona
👕 Gals, Gays & Theys Clothing Swap: Bring good condition clothes and accessories to swap and trade for new-to-you duds at this welcoming, fun swap! 5-7pm at Up & Coming Boutique
Saturday 7.12
🚒 Touch a Truck: Ever wonder what it’s like inside one a fire truck, garbage collector or bulldozer? This is your time to find out! 8am-12pm, Coconino High School
🌲CCC Comet Walk - Wildfire Risk Reduction: Come on this free Comet Walk to learn about forest management, treatment strategies to reduce hazardous fuels, and fire-wise home hardening techniques you can do around your property. 9-11:30am, Meeting Location Given Upon Registration
🪴Plant Sale at the Arboretum: Come find your new garden plants! 9-11am - open to Arb. Members, 11am-2pm - open to all. Free admission to the Arboretum all day.
🏀 'Space Jam: A New Legacy’ at Movies on the Square: Live music & activities kick off at 5pm 🎬 Bring chairs and blankets! Movies begin at dusk, Heritage Square
Sunday
🚘 Anything But a Modern Car Night: Drive or ride in on anything but a modern car and compete for a prize every Sunday during the warmer weather. 3-9pm, AZ Snowbowl Basecamp
📗 Author Evening with Sabrina Grimaldi: Join Arizona journalist and editor Sabrina Grimaldi as she shares her debut novel, We Are Not The Same. Reading with Q&A. 5pm, Bright Side Bookshop
Monday
🦊 Free Family Film Series - Over the Hedge: Mondays during the Summer families can enjoy free movies. RSVP for a spot! 6:30pm, The Orpheum
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MUSIC
Tuesday 7.8
Dark Sky Beer Garden | Flagspins Vinyl Night | 6-9pm
Yucca North | Open Mic | sign ups 3pm, starts 8pm
Museum Club | Karaoke Night | 9-11:30pm
Wednesday 7.9
Hops on Birch | Open Mic | 6-10pm
Charly’s | Blues Night - Dennis Herrera & Chicago Bob | 7-9:30pm | $5
Gopher Hole | Karaoke & Service Industry Night | 9:30pm
Thursday 7.10
Heritage Square | Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music | 5-7pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Cat Mountain | 6-8pm
Drinking Horn | Celtic Music - GreenLaw | 7-9pm
Charly's | Wild Irish Fiddle with Kate Rose| 7-9:30pm
Friday 7.11
Dark Sky Beer Garden | Live Music | 6-8pm
The Station Cafe & Lounge | Karaoke Happy Hour | 6pm
Heritage Square | ZYTACH | 6-8pm
Charly’s | Cameron Jameson | 7-9pm
Yucca North | Snailmate, Cam Girl, James Brown Band Band | 7-9pm
Awa Kava Bar | Open Mic | 7:30pm, sign ups 7pm
Saturday 7.12
Bookmans | Jazz Guitarist Nate Bull | 11am-1pm
The Orpheum | Tesoro with Gaetano | 8pm
Sunday 7.13
Heritage Square | Music on the Square | 12-2pm
Agassiz Lodge | Live From 9500’ | 12-4pm
Wanderlust | Bluegrass Jam | 2:30-5:30pm
Mother Road | The Coveralls | 4-6pm
Monday 7.14
Museum Club | Open Mic | 6-9pm
Mountain Top Taproom | Open Mic | 7-11pm
Connections
🌿 WEED WARRIORS WANTED
Help battle the knapweed invasion and protect Coconino County’s beautiful parks and open spaces! Coconino County Parks & Rec will provide tools, gloves, and guidance.
Upcoming Pulls:
🧤 Fort Tuthill: July 9 & July 19
🧤 Harrenburg Wash: July 12 & August 1
🧤 Raymond Park: July 15
All weed pulls will be from 8:00 – 10:00 AM
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