🌲We've got a science scavenger hunt and a book fest coming up!

Good morning, Flagstaff! Quick reminder that I’m taking a spring break, so today’s email is a bit shorter than normal. We’ll be back to usual on Friday, thanks everyone!

Today in Flagstaff Inspires:

• 🔎 Science Scavenger Hunt

• 📙Northern AZ Book Festival

• 💝Heart and Sould Creative Session

Let’s go!

— Alissa Zorn

Community Sparks

Readers of the Coconino Plateau

Northern Arizona Book Festival is a week of wonderful readings, panels, workshops, contests, and more.

Take a look at their full calendar and plan for events you'd like to attend!

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Gather a team for the Sci-Fest Scavenger Hunt!

🔎The Festival of Science's 2nd annual Scavenger Hunt will be May 3rd, 2025. Teams of up to 4 will get creative clues to explore various locations around town, take hilarious selfies, and learn about science in Flagstaff. Participants will receive exclusive swag, refreshments at the post-event celebration, volunteer support, prizes, and, most importantly, lots of fun!

So grab family or friends and make it an adventure!

Registration now open - deadline for early bird pricing is April 18.

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WHAT’S HAPPENING

Tuesday 4.8

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

⚽ Futsal Open Play: Join this fast-paced, small-sided soccer game played on a basketball court. Tues & Thurs, Youth 12-17 4-5:30pm, Adult 18+ 6-7:45pm at the Aquaplex, Call for more info (928) 213-2300

🧩 Free Puzzle Exchange: Bring a puzzle to take a puzzle! Take home as many puzzles as you bring in, or leave extras to be donated. 5-7pm, Bright Side Bookshop

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

🌎 Climate Resilience Project - Beyond Recycling: Join the Climate Resilience Project and Azulita Project for a conversation with local businesses leading the way in reducing plastic waste! Hear how they’re cutting plastics, embracing sustainable business models, and offering real-world solutions beyond recycling. Register here. (optional, but helps with planning) 6-7:30pm at East Flagstaff Library

🧘‍♀️ Meditation Class: Living With Purpose meditation classes are beginner-friendly every Tuesday, and you can join at any point in the series. 6:30-7:45pm at Beacon Unitarian Universalist Congregation

📽️ CAL Film Series #9: Point Blank: Join College of Arts and Letters film gurus Paul Donnelly and Paul Helford for this crime film adapted from a 1963 noir pulp novel. 7pm, Cline Library Auditorium, Free and open to the public

📝🍺Poet Brews Open Mic for Writers: Come read what you’ve been writing! Read anything up to ten minutes. 7pm, 21+, Flagstaff Brewing Co.

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

Wednesday 4.9

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

💞 Heart and Soul Creative Session: Join for a creative journey that nourishes the soul. Anyone looking to connect with their playful creative side is welcome. Limited space, register at the link. 5:30-7pm at The HeArt Box

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

🎤 Poetry Slam: Flagslam hosts this vibrant community poetry gathering each Wednesday. They want to hear your voice! Sign up by 6pm if you want to perform! 6:30pm Firecreek Coffee

🧠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

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

Thursday 4.10

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

🗣️ Storytelling Workshop - Crafting Your Message: The need for good storytelling is everywhere— Come learn from experienced instructors from the Storytelling Institute who can help you master the art of storytelling. 12-2pm at Market of Dreams

👚Gals Gays and They’s Clothing Swap Party: Bring your good condition, unwanted apparel and accessories to swap for new-to-you threads and gear! This event is for gender-fluid, nonbinary, and queer folks to enjoy a safe space for exploring and experimenting with all kinds of clothing! Enjoy wine, charcuterie, and a festive, inclusive community! $10 w/trade items, $25 to just show up. 5-7pm, Up N Coming 7 East Avenue (upstairs)

🙋‍♂️ Hops Trivia Night: Thursdays are for Trivia at Hops. 7pm at Hops on Birch

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

💃🕺Thursday Night Swing: FREE beginner swing dance lessons every Thursday. After the lesson, stick around for a swingin’ social dance. No partner needed! Lesson: 7-8pm Social: 8-10 pm, Museum Club

MUSIC

Tuesday 4.8

Yucca North | Open Mic | sign ups 3pm, starts 8pm
Prochnow Auditorium | The 502s, Babymoth | 8pm | Tickets
Museum Club | Karaoke Night | 9-11:30pm

Wednesday 4.9

Flagstaff Mall | Blue Grass Jam | 12-1pm
Hops on Birch | Open Mic | 6-10pm
The Hive | Lotto RPG, Vladislava, Alien Arcade, Ghost Lovers | 7-10pm | Tickets
Cornish Pasty | Jazz Jam | 8-10pm
Gopher Hole | Karaoke & Service Industry Night | 9:30pm

Thursday 4.10

Drinking Horn | Celtic Music - GreenLaw | 7-9pm
Yucca North | Red McAdam w/ Izaak Opatz | 7pm-12am | $15
The Orpheum | Mick Foley | 8pm | Tickets

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