🌳 Art, Weekly Events and Resources for Flagstaff Spring

Good morning Flagstaff! With everything from free community art experiences to a DIY home energy audit, I hope you find something that lights you up this week.

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

• 🌳 Sustainable Landscaping

•  🏡 DIY Home Energy Efficiency Workshop

• 🔥 Stage 1 Fire Restrictions for Part of Coconino County

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn

Community Sparks

Want to make your yard a place you love?

🌳 Coconino Community College is offering a Sustainable Landscaping class for anyone passionate about enhancing their outdoor spaces. Participants will learn about micro climates, sprinkler systems, tree and shrub care, pest management and seasonal maintenance from expert instructor, Dan DeVere.

Classes will be Thursdays from 5:30-6:30pm March 20, 27 and April 3, 10, 17 & 24th. Find more information and sign up at the CCC website.

Add to a Hopeful Community Art Exhibit

🕊 Where Whispers Take Flight is an art installation filled with the hopes, dreams and encouragement of community members, and you’re invited to contribute! During the month of March come add to an ever growing collection of origami birds hanging from The HeArt Box Gallery ceiling and inscribed with your messages of hope. Here are details of how to participate - all ages, backgrounds and levels of creativity are welcome.

@FLAGSTAFFINSPIRES

@betsyrunsuswithms - In less than a week Betsy Mueller, a Flagstaff mom to 3, will set out to become the first person with Multiple Sclerosis to run across the United States. She’ll be running 40 miles a day on a 3200 mile journey to raise awareness about MS and spread hope. You can find out more about her story and follow her progress on her site, betsyrunsuswithms.com.

Tag @flagstaffinspires to get your photos or videos featured!

AROUND TOWN

Apply for a FREE HEPA Air Purifier:

🔥 ☁Flagstaff Sustainability and Flagstaff Fire have partnered to help our community prepare for the smoke impacts of wildfire and prescribed fire season. Community members who live within Flagstaff city limits can apply for a FREE HEPA air filter. Apply here - applications close March 14th!

This is a grant funded program and priority is given to community members who meet one or more of the following criteria:

• experience adverse health effects from smoke

• have children ages 0-15

• are 65+ years old

• have a gross household income of less than $80,000

If you have questions, contact Noah Baker [email protected], (928)-326-4419.

Fire Restrictions for Apache Sitgreaves Forests

🏕 Good to know if you’ll be hiking or camping in the area - As of February 28th stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect for the unincorporated areas of Apache and Navajo Counties.

Under stage 1 restrictions smoking outdoors is prohibited except in designated areas. Campfires are prohibited except in developed campgrounds. You may use devices solely fueled by propane, or other fuels where the fire can be turned on or off. You may not use fireworks, explosive targets, or tracer round ammunition. Find detailed information about Arizona fire and restrictions at https://311info.net/

Business News:

♻ Got beer and wish you could recycle the plastic 4-pack or 6-pack carrier? Good news - Mother Road Brewing will take them for reuse.

🍪 Insomnia Cookies, a national chain known for fresh cookie delivery, has opened a location in Flagstaff at 15 N. Leroux. 

🍔 All during March Downtown Flagstaff is holding a March Madness Burger Competition. Treat yourself to a delicious burger and support your downtown community at the same time!

Hiring in Flagstaff

🔥 Greater Flagstaff Fire Region is hiring firefighters. Applications are open March 3 until April 4, 2025. 

🐶 High Country Humane is hiring for their Dog Team and front desk. Apply by stopping in to fill out an application at the front desk and bring a printed resume. Contact [email protected] with questions.

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Tuesday 3.4

👨‍👦 Toddler Tales: Your toddler will delight in this special time for stories, songs, games and more. 10-11:30am, at Downtown Library

💵 Taking the First Steps in Entrepreneurship Workshop: Join this FREE 1 hour workshop with Small Business Development Business Advisor DeAnn Mendoza to learn what you need to know and do when going from idea to action. Q& A will follow. 12-1pm at Coco-op Makerspace

👩‍👦🖍Crafty Corner: Kids ages 3+ can join the fun and express their creativity! 3:30-4:30pm, East Flagstaff Library

🏡 DIY Home Energy Efficiency Workshop: Learn about simple energy conservation solutions that you can install yourself. Reduce your utility bills, keep your house warmer in the winter, and cooler in the summer! 5:30-6:30pm at Sunnyside Market of Dreams

🔥 Climate Conversation - Wildland Fire Mangement: Join Climate Specialist, Noah Baker as he talks about fire and fire prevention in northern Arizona. 6-7:30pm at East Flagstaff Library

🎬 CAL Film Series - Promising Young Woman: College of Arts and Letters film gurus, Paul Donnelly and Paul Helford, present this series of B movies, cult classics and midnight specials! Promising Young Woman is a thrilling revenge story. Free and open to the public. 7-9pm at Cline Library Assembly Hall.

📝🍺Poet Brews - An Open Mic for Writers: Read anything you want up to ten minutes... fiction, poetry, nonfiction, a text you sent your ex, something you wrote while listening to others, a standup routine - give it a try! 7 PM, 21+, Flagstaff Brewing Co.

😂 Comedy Open Mic: Come ready to laugh! 8:30 PM at Hops on Birch

Wednesday 3.5

👩‍👧 📚 Preschool Express: Get together for fun surprises, stories, songs, and games! 10-10:30am at Downtown Library

✂✏ Maker’s Lab: Kids of ages 3+ can design, build and create. 3:45-4:45pm at Downtown Library

🗣 Talk - Guantanamo Bay Specters and Futures: Dr. Diana Coleman leads this discussion of the history of the camps in Guantanamo Bay and an exploration of the legal, religious, and ethical issues involved. 6pm at NAU Liberal Arts Bld. Room 120

⛷ History Happy Hour - The History of Skiing in Flagstaff: Jane Jackson will talk about skiing in Flagstaff from its introduction on Observatory Mesa in 1915 to the development of Arizona Snowbowl in 1938. Plus enjoy a special 1950s vintage Snowbowl ski movie. 5-7pm at the Gopher Hole in the Weatherford Hotel

🎲 First Wednesday Game Night: Bring your crew for an evening full of games! The first Wednesday of every month enjoy laughter, strategy and entertainment with a variety of board games, card games, social games and more. 5-7:30pm at East Flagstaff Library

📝 Weekly Writing Group: Wily Writers is a weekly group for practicing your writing with the use of prompts, timed writing, and group sharing. Learn more about writing and support others along the way! Wednesdays 6-7 PM Downtown Library, Northwest Corner

🧠Trivia Night at the Mead Hall: Challenging questions, local mead, fun visual and audio rounds, and prizes for 1st and 2nd place! Teams of up to 5. Seats fill up quick! Wednesdays 6-8:30pm, Drinking Horn Meadery

🎶 Circle Sing Flagstaff: All are invited to sing into the light during this community singing circle. Group vocal improv, no experience necessary. 6:30-8pm at Joe C. Montoya Community Center

🍺 Brews Trivia: Form your trivia dream team and join this mid-week brainteaser for prizes, drink specials and a chance to win the monthly raffle. Wednesdays, 7-10pm at Brews & Cues

Thursday 3.6

👩‍👦 MomCo Resource Fair: Discover dozens of local services and businesses relevant to parenting in Flagstaff. 9:30am at FlagNaz Community Church

🙋‍♀️ Community Input Meeting: Join this public hearing to review proposals submitted for the 2025 Community Development Block Grant funding. Your feedback will help shape Flagstaff’s future. 3-4pm at City Hall Council Chambers

🎮 Game Day: Kids ages 8 to 17 can swing by the community room at the East Flagstaff Library to play video games and table top games. 3-4:30pm, East Flagstaff Library

🗣 The Basics of Storytelling: Learn what makes a great story from the South Mountain Community College Storytelling Institute. 4-6pm at Market of Dreams

💃🕺Thursday Night Swing: Join Flagstaff Swing every Thursday for a FREE beginner swing dance lesson. After the lesson, stickaround for a swingin’ hot social dance. No partner needed! Lesson: 7-8 PM Social: 8–10 PM, Museum Club

❓ TAPP’D Trivia Night: Join ‘Nice Mike’ for surprise categories each week. Free to play! 21+ Thursdays 7-9pm at Dark Sky Beer Garden

MUSIC

Tuesday 3.4

Museum Club | Karaoke Night | 9-11:30 PM

Wednesday 3.5

Hops on Birch | Open Mic | 6-10pm
Charly’s | Blues Night - Gary Segal | 7-9:30pm | $5
Cornish Pasty | Jazz Jam | 8-10pm
Gopher Hole | Karaoke & Service Industry Night | 9:30pm

Thursday 3.6

The Hive | Civil Serpents | 6:30pm | all ages, $15
Drinking Horn | Celtic Music - GreenLaw | 7-9pm
High Country Motor Lodge | Fadeaway Sessions - Will Worden | 7-9pm

A Howwwl for Help…

High Country Humane is FULL and looking for fosters.

🐕 Want to give it a try? You can foster for FREE any adult, senior, or older puppy to help make space. High Country will provide ALL supplies and their dog team will help you find a great fit. You can also view all pets on their website.

🐾 You can also help by donating items off their Urgent Amazon Wishlist!

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