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New taproom opening, game night, and Black History Month celebrations

Alissa Zorn
February 04, 2025

Good morning Flagstaff! Hello to February, and welcome to Black History Month!

In today’s Flagstaff Inspires:

Learn stories about Flagstaff’s past 🧾
Controlled burn Tuesday 🔥
Textile Thrift Shop🧵

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn

Community Sparks

Thinking of Spring

🥬 Flagstaff Community Garden 2025 Plot Applications Open March 1st! The City of Flagstaff operates three community gardens that host a variety of resources - from educational workshops to seasonal potlucks. Now is the time to start pondering if you’d like to become a gardener this year and apply for garden plot rental starting March 1st.

The community gardens are a great way to make friends and learn more about growing food. Even complete novices can tend to a plot. Learn More about Flagtaff’s Community Gardens on the City’s Sustainability Office site.

🌿 How to Use Winter as Garden Planning Time: The Arboretum’s Greenhouse Manager, Gina Goegan, recently shared tips about using winter to plan your summer garden. She explains how to pay attention to what’s happening in your garden in winter in order to plan a successful summer garden. Find out what to look for in your yard in her article on the Arboretum site.

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AROUND TOWN

Black History Month Celebrations

Here are some ways to celebrate Black History Month around Flagstaff!

🧾Read compelling stories about historic Southside Flagstaff and the influential Black citizens there. You can see some of their portraits on the side of the Murdoch Community Center. The community center is housed at the site of Dunbar School, formerly a segregated elementary school. It’s named in honor of Ms. Cleo Murdoch, who was the full-time principal and teacher for the Dunbar School from 1926 until 1940.
🖼 Head to the Museum of Northern Arizona to see Debra Edgerton's artwork. “Inspired by the freshwater ecosystems of the Colorado Plateau, the artist's "Life Extended" series took a striking turn when she observed a Cymbella diatom under a microscope—its shape resembling diagrams of slave ships. This moment of discovery led her to explore the deep connections between social and ecological relationships.” February 1st - May 4th at Museum of Northern Arizona
🎷 Take in the Black History Month Jazz Concert presented by Southside Community Association and The Interference Series. Enjoy live jazz on Saturday, February 8th, at 4:30 PM, $5, or students PWYC, at Murdoch Community Center.
🎬 Go for Dinner and a Movie at Hal Jensen Rec Center. On Thursday, February 20th, the center will be showing the film "The Hate You Give" and serving some traditional soul food. Following the film, there will be time for open discussion. FREE event and open to the public. February 20th, 2:30 - 5 PM at Hal Jansen Recreation Center

Fire Crews to Conduct Pile Burn Tuesday Near Flagstaff

🔥 Fire crews are reducing debris piles with a 20-acre pile burn on Tuesday. The project is on the east side of Flagstaff, one mile south of I-40. Project managers expect the burn to be completed by late afternoon.

Speak Up About Improvements You Want in Your Neighborhood

🏘The City of Flagstaff wants to hear from you! Each year, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are available to support projects that enhance neighborhoods and improve quality of life.

Come to this community input meeting to learn about the City’s CDBG program and how you can propose improvements for your neighborhood. This meeting will cover:

Available funding and eligible activities under the grant.
City Council priorities for project selection.
The proposal process for submitting project ideas.

When: Thursday, February 6 at 1 PM. Where: City Council Chambers

Business News

🍺 New Beer and Wine Bar Opens: Adam Harrington, owner of High Altitude Homebrew, has just opened Harrington’s Tap House. If you like a low-key spot to grab a drink, this place is perfect. It has both indoor and patio seating. The taproom is open Tuesday through Friday from 2 PM - 10 PM, Saturday from Noon to 10 PM, and Sunday from 11 AM - 9 PM. at 2711 E. Lakin Dr (same location as the homebrew shop)

WHAT’S HAPPENING

Tuesday 2.4

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

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

🍻 Ladies Beer Club: Join this quarterly meeting of the Ladies Beer Club for an evening of pairing unique housemade chocolates with Lumberyard and Beaver Street Beers! 6 PM (doors open at 5), $3 entry, at Brews & Cues

👽 Flagspins Vinyl Night: DJ Quick Kay will be spinning vinyl on Tuesday evenings at the DSB Beer Garden. Beer discounts if you bring your own vinyl! Every Tuesday, 6 - 9 PM, Dark Sky Beer Garden

📖 International Holocaust Remembrance Day Talk by Dr. Doris L. Bergen: Join Dr. Doris L. Bergen, the Chancellor Rose and Ray Wolfe Professor of Holocaust Studies at Toronto University, for a lecture based on Dr. Bergen’s research on issues of religion, gender, and ethnicity in the Holocaust and World War II, with particular focus on material from her book: Between God and Hitler: Military Chaplains in Nazi Germany. Free and open to the public, 7 PM Cline Library Assembly Hall

Wednesday 2.5

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

🧶Stitch ‘N Bitch: Flagstaff Queer Collective hosts this knitting and crochet group, and all ages and identities are welcome. Come stitch and meet friends! 6 - 7:30 PM at Downtown Library Community Room

🚂 History Happy Hour at the Weatherford: Learn about our colorful past and hear fascinating Flagstaff stories at this free event hosted by The Townsite Community Land Trust. Joe Meehan will talk about his memorable experiences during 45 years of learning and preserving Flagstaff’s history at the Pioneer Museum. This will be a short history program with time to mingle. 5 - 7 PM, at The Weatherford Hotel

🎲 Game Night: Bring your friends, family, or co-workers for an evening full of board games! The first Wednesday of every month is game night at the East Flagstaff Library. They have a variety of board games, card games, strategy games, and much more to keep you entertained. 5 - 7:30 PM at East Flagstaff Library

🎤 Poetry Slam: Come to a night of performance poetry with Flagslam where the only rules are a 3-minute time limit, no props, no musical accompaniment, and no nudity! Poets will be judged by five randomly selected members of the audience, and the winner will receive $20. Sign up online or in person by 6 PM if you want to perform! 6:30 PM at Firecreek Coffee Flagstaff

🧠Trivia Night: Challenging questions, delicious local mead, fun visual and audio rounds, and prizes for 1st and 2nd place! Teams of up to 5. Get to The Mead Hall on time as seats fill up quick! Wednesdays 6 - 8:30 PM, Drinking Horn Mead Hall

Thursday 2.6

👨‍👧Preschool Express: A second day for this preschool fun time! Get together for stories, songs, and games. 10-10:30 AM, Downtown Library

🙋‍♀️Trivia Night at Dark Sky: TAPP’D Trivia has a new surprise category each week. Free to play, 21+ Thursdays 7-9:30 PM Dark Sky Beer Garden

LIVE MUSIC

Tuesday 2.4

Museum Club | Karaoke Night | 9-11:30PM
Monte Vista Lounge | Karaoke Night | 9:30-11:30PM

Wednesday 2.5

Thursday 2.6

Drinking Horn | Celtic Music - GreenLaw | 7 - 9 PM
Monte Vista Lounge | Karaoke Night | 9:30-11:30PM

Friday 2.7

Did you know…

We have a Textile Thrift Shop in town!

🧵 Like to craft, sew, or knit? Then you’ll want to check out Threaded Together’s Textile Thrift Shop. They have yarn, patterns, sewing supplies, and much more. Stop in and explore, and you may be inspired to start a new project!

Textile Thrift Shop Hours:

Wednesday: 12 PM to 7:30 PM
Thursday: 12 PM to 5 PM
Friday: 12 PM to 5 PM
Saturday: 12 PM to 5 PM

📍 Located at 2710 N. Steves Blvd. #2.

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