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Hello Flagstaff! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. 

In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Gold and silver are surging, pampered stargazing at Lowell Observatory, and teens’ STEM spring break + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.

Today’s sponsor, Spot Pet Insurance, is something I wish I had before a late-night emergency vet visit left me with a $10,000 credit card bill. It’s cheaper than Netflix… and means you never have to choose between your pet and your savings. It takes less than 5 minutes to sign up – get started here.

📰 In the news

Designing smoother zero-waste logistics: ATHENA Award nominee Kathleen Ventura co-owns Compost Crowd, which collects food scraps in Flagstaff and northern Arizona. She shapes operations and education, with Green Leader honors in 2024 and 2025 — learn how the service operates.

Clues from Arizona’s high country: SRP crews measured snowpack between Flagstaff and Payson after a wet start to winter. The results will guide reservoir releases and show how warming temperatures affect our watersheds — learn how data guides releases.

Cosmic escapes with creature comforts: A new roundup spotlights pampered stargazing near cities, including Flagstaff’s heated-seat rooftop views at Lowell Observatory, plus indulgent experiences from tasting menus to wine pairings under starry skies — check out the full lineup.

Gold & silver are hot: Coming off gold’s best year since 1979, the momentum is carrying well into 2026 with silver remaining one of the most talked-about assets. Curious why they’re back in focus? American Hartford Gold has a free guide that explains what’s happening and how people are approaching it today. It’s free – and definitely worth a read.

Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.

Highlights this week:

• Teens explore STEM careers hands-on
• Meet the Blue Heeler for free
• Little book lovers enjoy storytime and craft
• This top-tier home warranty is 50% off right now

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Shareable night, solved: Flagstaff date night or friend catch-up? At FLG Terroir, small plates shine… oysters, charcuterie, Manchego, baked camembert… with a deep 500+ bottle list and smart by-the-glass picks. Settle in, share a few favorites, enjoy the cozy hum, and unwind.

Gear up, Flagstaff: Peace Outfitters has been the local standby since 1973, with trail-to-river essentials and a solid rental lineup: skis, snowboards, snowshoes, and camping basics. Perfect for last-minute gear tweaks or leveling up this week’s Snowbowl run or canyon trek.

Make movie night fun: Orpheum Theater spices its live-music calendar with cinema, from special screenings and touring ski flicks to the Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival. When the multiplex feels meh, this historic downtown venue turns movie night into an evening out with personality.

Access cash without selling your home: A reverse mortgage can help anyone over 62 cover everyday expenses, support healthcare needs, fund home improvements, or even reduce pressure on 401(k) withdrawals – all while staying in your home. Longbridge offers a free calculator to estimate how much flexibility your home could provide, with no commitment required.

📆 Fun for the whole fam

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

📖 Family Storytime @ East Flagstaff Community Library | Thursday (3/5) at 9:30 AM – Family Storytime is brightening Thursday mornings with singing, dancing, and books kids will sit for. Bring the littles, the grandparents, and whatever patience your coffee buys, then let the librarians run point while you soak up the smiles. Need accommodations, call 928-213-2330 three days ahead.

🍽 Open Table Night @ Good Game Café | Friday (3/6) at 6:30 PM – If your regular game night dissolved after that Monopoly incident, Good Game Café has you covered with Open Table Night on the first and third Fridays. Show up solo or with a friend, meet your new board game crew, and enjoy low-stakes, high-laughs competition.

🐶 Adoption Event @ Wanderlust Brewing Company | Saturday (3/7) at 2:00 AM – Whether you’re just “looking” or ready for a new co-pilot, Wanderlust is pairing pints with adoptable pups from High Country Humane. Expect wet noses, wagging tails, and zero pressure, unless you count puppy eyes. Scope current cuties and fees at highcountryhumane.org/adopt-a-pet.

🌎 Science Saturday: Earth and Planetary Science @ Willow Bend Environmental Education Center | Saturday (3/7) at 9:30 AM – Bring the kids, the grandkids, and your inner space nerd to Willow Bend for Science Saturday, all about Earth and the planets. Expect hands-on demos, crafts, and clever folks who know their stuff. It’s free, drop-in, and mercifully educational without the homework.

🐝 Pollinator Puppet Making Workshop @ Willow Bend Environmental Education Center | Saturday (3/7) at 1:00 PM – Celebrate backyard celebrities, bats to butterflies, at a hands-on puppet workshop with Willow Bend and Tucson’s Red Herring Puppets. You will glue, sew, and paint 2 to 4 foot rod puppets and masks for a future parade, family chaos included, registration required.

🖼 Spring Break at the Museum @ Museum of Northern Arizona | Monday (3/9) at 2:00 PM – Need a spring break plan that skips sunburns, sugar highs, and screens? Hit the Museum of Northern Arizona for hands-on stations that change daily, including bugs, space, and ancient ingenuity, supplies included. Free for members and kids 9 and under, everyone else pays regular admission.

🔬 Teens’ STEM Spring Break @ TynkerSpace | Tuesday (3/10) at 11:00 AM – Got a bored teen? Park them at new TynkerSpace for a free Spring Break of hands-on STEM, thanks to Willow Bend. They will sew, 3D print, and tinker with renewable energy, then inhale a free lunch. Ages 14+, drop in one day or all three.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

🔥 Worth a peek

We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.

• Thinning hair? Don’t wait – here are 3 treatments that work
• This free tool helps connect you with the right financial advisor
• Got debt? You may be able to pay less than you owe
• Protect your pet from disaster with this pet insurance plan
• You can own physical gold and silver in your retirement account
• Treat yourself: Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

📻 Flagstaff report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 61°F – Low: 28°F – Precip: 0%

Sunny. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. South wind 2 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 50°F – Low: 19°F – Precip: 11%

Sunny, with a high near 50. Southwest wind 15 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. West wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

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Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.

Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.

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