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Hi Flagstaff, we made it to Thursday! 

In today’s fun-for-grown-ups edition: Eagle Scout Nolan Takeuchi honored, Puscifer live, and the 2026 most beautiful trails list + plenty of reasons to put on real pants 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

Spotlight on peer-nominated changemakers statewide: In February, Scouting Arizona’s Grand Canyon Council named Flagstaff Eagle Scout Nolan Takeuchi one of eight Scouts of the Year, honoring his dedication, leadership, heroism, and community service across Arizona — meet the honorees across the state.

Cross-border ties deepen in Arizona: In February, Mexico’s consul general Jorge Mendoza Yescas visited Flagstaff, highlighting a growing Sister Cities partnership and firefighter training exchange with Navojoa at a meeting hosted at Moonshot’s accelerator — get details on the partnership.

Panoramas from rim to summit: A recent roundup highlights 11 of Arizona’s most beautiful trails for 2026, from Humphreys Peak near Flagstaff and Sedona favorites to Grand Canyon classics like Bright Angel and South Kaibab — see the complete list.

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
• Save on self-care during the CVS Epic Beauty Sale

🐾 One pet emergency can cost $10,000+

Together with our sponsor Spot Pet Insurance

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🫶 We got your back

Craving a legit burger fix: Diablo Burger serves 100% local, open-range beef from the Diablo Trust ranches, cooked to your temp and tucked into a signature-branded English muffin, plus DB frites dusted with herbes de Provence. Treat-yourself vibes without the fuss, pure Flagstaff comfort that just works.

Cool-weather cardio, year-round: Tired of the same trail loops? Trade dust for fresh ice at Jay Lively Activity Center. It’s an easy local reset with friends, a few laps, and that NAU-hockey-adjacent buzz, all without leaving town. A chill midweek mood shifter for legs and lungs.

A quick culture fix: The Museum of Northern Arizona mixes art, science, and Colorado Plateau stories for a quick, close-to-home wander when your brain wants wonder and your calendar says nope. Low lift, big payoff, and you’re still back in time to argue over dinner.

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.

📆 Flagstaff for grown ups

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

♀ Resilience Revisited: The Women Continuing the Legacy @ Historic Ice House | Friday (3/6) at 6:00 PM – Swing by for a Women’s History Month follow-up to the original Resilience show, spotlighting Northern Arizona women who kept the flame burning. It’s real stories, local grit, and quiet goosebumps, the kind of exhibit that reminds you who actually keeps this place running.

🌎 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.

🌱 Root Camp: Seeds Starting @ Warner’s Nursery & Landscape Co. | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – Short seasons, long veggie dreams? Learn to start seeds indoors with Adair Patterson, NAU research greenhouse guru who keeps the town’s gardens thriving, and stop gambling on frost dates. It’s ten bucks, and you get a $10 credit at Warner’s, so call it even.

🐝 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.

🎨 Miniature Painting Workshop @ Good Game Cafe | Sunday (3/8) at 3:00 PM – Second Sundays call for tiny brushes and big patience at Good Game Cafe. Bring your own minis, borrow shared paints, and pick up pro tips from a local artist, then trade war stories with fellow hobbyists. It’s low-stakes, high-satisfaction, and cheaper than golf.

🖼 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.

🧩 Puzzle Exchange @ Bright Side Bookshop | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:00 PM – Whether your 1,000-piece lighthouse has served its sentence or you just want new scenery, this free puzzle swap has you covered. Bring one, take one, match your stack, all in-store during the event window, leftovers donated. Zero fuss, peak cardboard therapy.

Live music & entertainment:

• 3/5 Open Comedy Mic Night @ Wanderlust Brewing Company – 7:30 AM
• 3/5 Clue @ Theatrikos Theatre – 7:30 PM
• 3/5 Puscifer @ The Orpheum Theater – 8:00 PM
• 3/6 Karaoke @ Brown Bag Burger + Bar – 6:00 PM
• 3/6 RBB @ Monte Vista Lounge – 9:30 PM
• 3/7 Moontour @ The Orpheum Theater – 8:00 PM
• 3/12 Jigz Up @ Drinking Horn Mead Hall – 7:00 PM

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

📻 Flagstaff report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 52°F – Low: 20°F – Precip: 11%

Sunny. High near 52, with temperatures falling to around 47 in the afternoon. West wind 12 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. Northwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

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Tomorrow – High: 46°F – Low: 22°F – Precip: 8%

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 8 to 12 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. North wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Someone Googled you this week 👀

It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.

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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