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The COMPLETE GUIDE to CITY OF FLAGSTAFFPROGRAMS, EVENTS & INFORMATION

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Tuesday, November 4 is Election Day for the City of FlagstaffYour vote counts!

In addition to choosing a Mayor and three Council members, Flagstaff voters will decide on Proposition 406 - Road Repair and Street Safety this November. Flagstaff has over 660 miles of roads, many of them in declining condition with potholes and other problems. State and Federal funding that previously funded road repairs and street maintenance has decreased substantially, while the number of streets has steadily in-creased bringing the City of Flagstaff to a point that it is not able to keep up with this important community service.

Flagstaff voters will decide on the dedicated Road Repair and Street Safety Sales Tax increase that would be used exclusively to pay for street improvements, the ongoing preservation of street conditions inside the City limits, and related costs such as pedestrian safety projects and repairs to underlying water and sewer utility infrastructure.

We’ve included the answers to many of the frequently asked questions about Proposition 406 - Road Repair and Street Safety. (see page 13)

November 4th is also Election Day for Coconino County. Flagstaff and county voters will decide on many county offices as well as Proposition 403. Like Flagstaff, Coconino County faces critical funding issues, which im-pacts the future of its road maintenance infrastructure.

The county has provided information to help readers learn more about current issues and how the County is planning for its future road maintenance needs by addressing both motorist safety and local commerce. (see page 16)

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Disaster Repair Inner Basin Water Supply Pipeline Reconstruction

The City of Flagstaff recently received a local and national award for the 2014 Public Works Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association for the Disaster/Emergency Construction Repair for the Inner Basin Water Supply Pipeline Reconstruction Project. The City of Flagstaff as the managing agency; Hunter Contracting Co., as the primary contractor; and Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., as the primary design consultant were presented the national Project of the Year Award at the awards ceremony during APWA’s 2014 International Public Works Congress and Exposition Awards Ceremony in Toronto, Canada, on August 18, 2014.

The APWA awards are presented annually to promote excellence in the management and administration of public works projects, recognizing the alliance between the managing agency, contractor, consultant and their cooperative achievements. This year, APWA selected projects in five categories: Disaster/Emergency, Environment, Historical Restoration, Structures, and Transportation.

For additional information about the project, please see the City website at http://www.flagstaff.az.gov/index.aspx?NID=338.

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New Economic Development Sales and Marketing Specialist

Gail Jackson was recently appointed to the role of Economic Development Sales and Marketing Specialist. In this role, Gail is responsible for identifying and leading sales efforts and further promoting Flagstaff ’s business-friendly message.

Prior to joining the Economic Devel-opment team, Gail was the Meeting and Events Specialist at the Flagstaff Conven-tion and Visitors Bureau for nearly eight years. While at the CVB, she worked with community stakeholders to secure mil-lions of dollars in conference and event

business. Gail brings more than fourteen years of sales and marketing experience to the Economic Development team. Gail is involved with the Flagstaff community through activities with her family and is a recent graduate of the Flagstaff Leadership Program.

Gail is excited to be a part of the Economic Development Team: “I look forward to working with the community and attracting new busi-nesses that complement our existing base, as well as creating stronger rela-tionships and enhancing our economy.” Gail can be reached by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 213-2965.

Convention and Visitors Bureau Creates Flagstaff Cool Zone in Phoenix

The Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau has created and installed a new marketing initiative, the Flagstaff Cool Zone, to entice Phoenix area residents to get out of the heat and plan a trip to Flagstaff. The Flag-staff Cool Zone is a courtyard area, located in the heart of the down-town Phoenix Legends Entertain-ment district near Chase Field and US Airways Center. Visitors to the area experience larger-than-life Flagstaff imagery, misters chilling the air, and are called to action with the hash tag #VisitCool. To kick off the year-long initiative, CVB staff held a ribbon-cutting event and ac-tivation on July 19 for fans at both the WNBA All-Star game and the Arizona Diamondbacks game.

Flagstaff Marketing Campaign Receives Awards

The Flagstaff Conven-tion and Visitors Bureau’s reimaged marketing cam-paign, launched in June 2013 and adapted seasonally throughout the year, has re-ceived multiple tourism and marketing industry awards. Governor Jan Brewer and the Arizona Office of Tourism honored statewide tourism leaders at the 2014 Governor’s Tourism Awards Gala in July. The CVB’s reimaging and marketing campaign was honored with a best practices award in the “In-novative Promotion - Rural” category.

The CVB won the award for “Best Display Ad (Single or Campaign)” at the Arizona Interactive Marketing Association TIM Awards in March 2014. These awards highlight the work of individuals and agencies in the

interactive marketing realm. Only promotions created by Arizona-based entities are eligible to enter.

MarCom Awards, an interna-tional creative competition that recognizes outstanding achieve-ment by marketing and commu-nication professionals, awarded the CVB’s creative efforts in two categories. The Platinum Award, which is the highest honor, was

presented to the CVB in the “Marketing/Promotional Campaign/Branding Refresh” category for an exceptional overall reimage cam-paign. The Gold Award was presented to the CVB in the “Ads/Ad-

vertising Campaign” category.The CVB also won three

Communicator Awards present-ed by the Academy of Interactive and Visual Arts for aspects of the reimaged marketing campaign. The Gold Award for first place in the “Outdoor/Environmental Advertising Campaign” catego-ry was presented for the CVB’s series of Metro bus and light rail wraps. Two Silver Awards were received in the “Website – Trav-el/tourism” and the “Integrated Campaign - Promotional/Brand-ing” categories, respectively.

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New Sales and Marketing Specialist, Meetings and Events

Jessica Young has joined the Flagstaff Convention and Visitors Bureau as the new sales and mar-keting specialist for meetings and events to promote the City in the convention and meetings market. Jessica comes to the CVB from the High Country Conference Center, where she spent more than six years as the conference planning man-ager responsible for sales and event planning at the conference center and other university facilities. A Flagstaff native, Jessica received a Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Northern Arizona University.

“I am most looking forward to working with people planning meetings and events and sharing with them all that Flagstaff has to offer when they bring their group to our City,” Jes-sica said. “I am excited to represent the unique collection of event venues in Flagstaff.” Jessica can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at 213-2920.

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sustainability

Energy Efficiency Energy Efficiency Rebates Available

The Sustainability Program has grant funds available to offer energy efficiency re-bates to Flagstaff households. Homes within the city limits are eligible to receive up to $300 each for energy-efficient water heater and fur-nace upgrades, $200 for attic insulation, and $100 each for air sealing and duct sealing. To learn more about this program, check out our website at www.flagstaff.az.gov/energyrebates or call 213-2150.

Home Energy Efficiency: Learn to Do It Yourself

The Do It Yourself Home Energy Effi-ciency Initiative is designed to help Flagstaff residents lower utility bills, reduce energy con-sumption, and increase overall awareness of energy use. Receive a kit full of home energy efficiency goodies (like weatherstripping and caulk) by attending a one-hour workshop with a local licensed contractor who will teach you to install everything safely and effectively. We are also providing many excellent DIY tutori-als that provide directions for completing sim-ple home improvement measures that help to reduce energy costs throughout the year. Find out more at www.flagstaff.az.gov/homes.

City Energy Consumption Data Available to the Public

The City of Flagstaff is committed to re-sponsible resource consumption and opera-tional transparency. To provide our citizens a better understanding of the energy required to run a municipal system, a website has been created to allow community members to re-view the electricity, natural gas, and water consumption at City facilities. Watch a tuto-rial to understand how to use the website at www.flagstaff.az.gov and explore the data at http://utility.myenergypro.com/flagstaff.


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Plastic Bag Recycling Why can’t I recycle plastic bags in my curbside recycling bin?

Did you know that approximately 10.2 million plastic shopping bags are distributed by Flagstaff stores and restaurants each year? Unfortunately, the City of Flagstaff cannot accept these bags as part of our recycling program.

Please help us keep all types of plastic bags out of the recycling stream and protect the recycling equipment at the Materials Recov-ery Facility. Plastic bags placed in residential recycling bins can cause significant problems for the MRF. Bags often get tangled in the re-cycling sorting equipment which requires machines to be shut down for cleaning. MRF staff spends nearly two hours every day removing plastic bags from the recycling equipment.


Why can’t I place my plastic bags with my other recyclables?

Regrettably, the MRF is not equipped to handle plastic bags. City staff recently examined the feasibility of implementing a vol-untary curbside plastic bag recycling program and found it to be cost prohibitive. Initial estimates are $1.5 million to initiate the program (expanding the processing facility, upgrading equipment, hauling vehicle, residential receptacles and staff ). In addition, the program would not be able to pay for itself as the value of plastic is relatively low.

So how should you properly dispose of your plastic shopping bags?

You can recycle plastic bags at grocery stores that participate in Bag Central Station Where Bags Belong. Participating stores vol-untarily collect plastic bags and ship them to Phoenix. In Phoenix, a company called Trex collects and transfers them to Reno, Nevada to be made into composite lumber, a product made of 50% sawdust and 50% plastic.

What about disposing of your plastic bags in the trash?

We discourage throwing plastic shopping bags in the trash. Plastic bags are the primary component of windblown litter at the Cinder Lake landfill. The City spends more than $66,000 per year cleaning up wind-blown litter at the landfill.

Try avoiding plastic shopping bags altogether by using reusable bags

instead. Reusable bags come in a variety of different materials, can hold more groceries than a plastic bag, and can be used one hundred times during their lifespan. If an average family uses ten plastic bags per week, assuming that a reusable bag has twice the carrying capacity, then five reusable bags can replace 520 plastic bags in one year.

Don’t forget to wash your reusable bags!

Medication DisposalFree Year-round Medication Disposal

The Flagstaff Police Department and the Coconino County Sher-iff ’s Office have installed a secure pharmaceutical drug collection drop-off box outside of the front of the Law Enforcement Administrative Facility, 911 East Sawmill Road in Flagstaff. Community members are welcome to come to the front of the facility where unwanted medications may be turned in anonymously. This collection box is not to be used by physicians, businesses, or any other commercial entity.

Medications inside a standard prescription or over-the-counter pack-age may be deposited into the drop box in those containers. Loose medica-tion can be put into plastic bags available at the collection box and then deposited. Please ensure any liquid medication is enclosed in secure con-tainers and placed in a plastic bag before depositing. Please note that sy-ringes or other sharp objects should not be placed in the drop box under any circumstances, as it creates a hazardous situation for personnel that will be emptying the box.

Once collected, evidence and police staff will ensure the medication is disposed of according to State and Federal laws. You no longer have to wait for the semi-annual “Dump the Drugs Day.” We are happy to provide this year-round solution to properly and safely dispose of pre-scription drugs.

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City of Flagstaff Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation

As the days of summer shorten and the monsoon ends, now is a great time to begin preparing your house for those cold blustery winds that will be blowing the autumn leaves throughout your neighborhood. Start by in-specting your roof for worn or loose shingles from summer storms. Check for water staining on the interior ceilings for possible leaks that may have developed. Have your furnace inspected for proper operation and start the autumn season with a new filter. If your furnace is more than 20 years old, its efficiency may be less that 70% and it could be a hazard. Are your win-dows antiquated and drafty and adding to the cost of keeping you com-fortable while watching your favorite football team? Does your house have electrical or plumbing problems?

The City of Flag-staff operates an Own-er-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program funded by the U.S. De-partment of Housing and Urban Develop-ment and the Arizona Department of Hous-ing through which low-income homeowners can receive assistance with home repairs. Projects are typically on older homes and generally ad-

dress health and safety issues but may also address accessibility and home efficiency. Costs for the projects range from a few thousand dollars up to $55,000 depending on the condition of the home and available funding sources.

Assistance is provided through a grant and zero-interest deferred loans. Typical repairs include roofing, plumbing, heating, and electrical sys-tems that may pose a health or safety hazard to the occupant. Additional considerations are given for disabil-ity access and features, aging in-place modifications, as well as energy effi-ciency items that may result in lower utility costs to homeowners.

The OOHR program averages 14 projects a year throughout Flagstaff. One such project was completed in August in the lower Greenlaw neigh-

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borhood. Improvements included new flooring, a kitchen counter top, storm windows, a hot water tank, and an accessible bathroom with zero en-try shower. The project will provide for a safe and healthy environment for household members. It will also reduce utility bills and enable the disabled homeowner to remain in the home and neighborhood that she enjoys.

For additional information on how you may qualify or how the pro-gram works, contact Housing Rehabilitation Specialist Rick Emry at 213-2747 [email protected].


Milligan House Xeriscape Garden at City Hall

Have you visited the Milligan House Xeriscape Garden? The garden is located near the southeast cor-ner of Aspen Avenue and Sitgreaves Street next door to City Hall and across from the West Side Public Li-brary. One of the first high-desert xeriscape gardens in Arizona, the garden was completed in July 2008 through a grant from the Bureau of Reclamation to the City of Flagstaff. The garden uses reclaimed water and most of the plants are from the Flagstaff Fabulous Plants list, which is available on the city website. The garden was designed by Schaafsma Design and the stone and iron work was fabricated by Tomas Robison of Stonecrop Landscaping. Flagstaff Native Plant & Seed developed the pathways and planted the plants.

A list of all the plants in the garden as well as educational information is included on a sign located just beyond the gorgeous entrance into the garden. The garden serves as a demonstration of a low-water-use landscape in Flagstaff.

Utilities Conservation Program Rebates

The City’s Utilities Division is providing $17,000 this fiscal year in rebates for residents and businesses in Flagstaff, including turf removal, low-flow toilets, and rain water harvesting tanks that can hold more than 1000 gallons. Please contact Robin Harrington by phone at 213-4837 or by email at [email protected] or visit our website at www.flagstaffaz.gov/rebates for more information.

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Road Repair and Street Safety: Proposition #406 on your November Ballot

Safe and well-maintained streets are a core City service. Declining gas tax revenue has limited the City’s ability to keep up with maintenance needs. Road construction and repair costs have risen and the number of streets in the City has increased more than 30% over the last 15 years. The City is coming to voters now because delaying street repairs will result in much more costly repairs in the future if this infrastructure continues to deteriorate.

Why is this important to me?Safe streets connect people to work, schools, doctors’ offices, grocery stores; places that are vital

to everyone’s well-being and important to our City and regional economy. Well-maintained City streets are essential for getting children to school safely and getting people to work on time.

According to a national study by AAA, roads in poor condition can cost drivers hundreds of ad-ditional dollars per year due to wear and tear on their vehicles. Providing smooth streets is essential to reducing the costs of road-induced damage to residents’ vehicles and making streets safer.

How will the money from the new tax be used?Flagstaff has over 660 miles of roads — many of them in declining condition and with potholes.

The dedicated proposed road repair and street safety sales tax will be used exclusively for road repair and street safety improvements including the following:

• Repair Existing Streets• Preserve Improved Streets• Enhance Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety• Repair Underground Water and Sewer Infrastructure

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Proposition #406 on your November Ballot

6 Things to Know about Prop. 4061. Roads in good condition are critical to Flagstaff ’s economy.

2. The current state and Federal funding system for roads is broken.

3. The City has cut costs and redirected funding but it isn’t enough.

4. The longer we wait the worse our roads will get and the more costly it will be to repair them.

5. The City has asked the public for input.

6. The proposed dedicated 1/3 cent (33 cents per $100) sales tax increase will allow us to improve our roads and maintain them in good condition.


What happened to all the Federal and State funding money for street improvements?

State and Federal transportation funding comes primarily from gas and diesel taxes that have been deteriorating for two decades because of inflation and more fuel-efficient cars and trucks. In addition, the State of Arizona has authorized sweeps of highway funds to pay for other services that directly reduced the City’s annual revenues. At the same time, road construction and repair costs have risen as has the number of miles of City streets and roads. For example, adjusted for inflation, one dollar in fuel taxes in 1991 (the last time there was an increase to the State gas tax) is equivalent to only 30 cents in 2014. The long-term decrease in these major funding sources is straining government street and road budgets at all lev-els, including the City of Flagstaff.

Has the City considered raising the fuel tax to pay for these road improvements?

The City is not authorized by law to raise fuel taxes. Only the state and Federal government are allowed to increase fuel taxes in Arizona.

Aren’t there other sources within the City budget that could be cut to fund these costs?

For the past two years, the City Council has reduced funding to other City services in order to reallocate an ongoing $1 million each year from the City’s General Fund to help replace the decreasing fuel taxes that pay for road repairs and necessary street safety improvements. In addition, over the last two years the City Council budgeted a total of over $1 million in one-time funding to repair roads, thus reducing funding available for other City services.

What has the City done to be more efficient and effective with the existing money for road repairs and street maintenance?

The City has improved street repair (pavement preservation) and maintenance operations and has been able to cut costs since 2009 by elimi-nating staff positions, reducing the frequency of equipment purchases, re-evaluating service levels, and using contract labor when cost-effective.

If repairs are delayed by 10 years, the cost

will increase an estimated 60% due to further deterioration.

Prop. 406 Open Houses Sep. 25 — Elks LodgeOct. 1 — Killip SchoolOct. 9 — Sinagua Middle SchoolOct. 13 — Sechrist SchoolOct. 23 — Thomas SchoolOct. 29 — Mountain School


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Important DatesEarly voting begins — Oct. 9Last day to request an early ballot — Oct. 24Last day to vote early in person — Oct. 31General Election — Nov. 4

For more information visit www.flagstaff.az.gov/roadsafety or contact Kevin Burke, Flagstaff City Manager, 213-2078

Tax InformationRate: One-third of one cent or 33 cents on a $100 purchaseExamples: A new washer that costs $500 would have an additional $1.65 in sales taxA new car that cost $25,000 would have an additional $82.50 in sales taxTerm: 20 yearsEstimated Revenue: $5.3 million a year/$106 million over 20 yearsBonding: Some Borrowing to “fast-track” repairs

What other options has the City considered?The City Manager convened a Citizen Review Committee that reviewed

the current condition of City streets and funding situation. The Committee examined a variety of financing options, including increasing property taxes and development fees. The Committee recommended, among other things, that the City Council put before the voters a ballot question regarding a spe-cial Road Repair and Street Safety Sales Tax.

Who will generally be paying the new tax?Everyone who makes purchases in the City, including visitors, will pay

the special tax on all taxable items. Food for home consumption is not taxable.

How much money will the tax generate for the City?The proposed dedicated Road Repair and Street Safety Sales Tax will

generate an estimated $5.3 million each year or $106 million over the 20-year period. The amount actually generated will depend on economic conditions during the 20-year period while the sales tax is in place.

Will all paved streets in Flagstaff be improved?Yes, it is currently planned that over the 20-year period the tax is in place,

every paved street maintained by the City will be improved as needed with funding from the Road Repair and Street Safety Sales Tax.

How are voters assured that the money will only be used for purposes set forth in the ballot question?

The ballot language, a citizen commission with oversight responsibilities, and the required separate accounting for revenues from the sales tax all guarantee that monies will only be used for road repair and street safety and related costs.

Which streets will be repaired first?The priority will be repairing the streets most in need of improvement.

Concurrently, the City will prioritize streets where a delay will cause the street’s condition to materially deteriorate and significantly increase the cost to repair later. Streets in good to excellent condition will be maintained and preserved to slow deterioration thus reducing the cost of future repairs.

Also, keeping Flagstaff streets safe is always a factor determining the pri-ority of repairs.

When will work begin?Work will begin almost immediately after the sales tax effective date of

January 1, 2015. The City estimates that a majority of the significant road con-struction projects will be completed in the first seven years. The pace of repairs will depend, in part, on weather conditions.

What will happen if the Road Repair and Street Safety Sales Tax is not approved?

If the special sales tax increase is not approved, then the City will focus the existing limited funding (approximately $2 million per year) on the high-est priority streets and defer repairs to other roads until sufficient resources become available.

Is the City coordinating with the County and other communities?

Yes, City and County staffs as well as the City Council and the Board of Supervisors have been meeting over the last 18 months to identify fund-ing needs for roads in the region. Furthermore, the City and County have partnered since 1996 as members of the Flagstaff Metropolitan Planning Or-ganization on transportation infrastructure planning. Many residents of the County work and shop in the City and rely on both County and City roads to get to work and to get their children safely to school. At the same time, many City residents rely on County roads to get to work and to access public lands and other areas surrounding Flagstaff.


If the sales tax is not approved by voters, what additional cuts will be made to the County’s road maintenance services?Routine road maintenance services, such as snow plowing, grading dirt roads, filling potholes and chip sealing paved roads will be reduced by up to 40 percent to stay within current revenue levels.

Snowplows would operate from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and service primarily major roads during storms.

Equipment would not be replaced until it fails, if funds are available.

No investment would be made in road repair and safety projects unless funded by grants.

Coconino County Supervisors Refer Road Maintenance Sales Tax to November Ballot

“This matter cannot be left to the next generation to solve. Many children already travel school bus routes that become impassable during the year. Their daily bus rides take several hours over dirt roads. For Flagstaff Unified School District alone, their buses travel 8,000 to 10,000 miles per day – many of those miles on County roads.”

• Mandy Metzger, County Supervisor, District 4

Why doesn’t Coconino County have the funds to maintain its roads?

Gas tax revenues from the state represent 80 percent of the County’s road maintenance budget. Property taxes do not fund road maintenance.

State and Federal officials have not raised the gas tax level since the early 1990s, while costs for maintenance increased.

The gas tax is flat, not indexed to inflation and doesn’t reflect the cost of gas.

Overall, the gallons of gas sold is declining due to increased fuel efficiency.

As a result, the County gas tax revenues are at near 1998 levels.

Revenues at Near 1998 Levels

Rate – The proposed road maintenance sales tax is three-tenths of one percent, equal to thirty cents on a $100 purchase. Existing County Tax Expires – If approved, at the same time the new tax begins another County tax expires. So the net tax increase will be 17.5 cents on a $100 purchase, or $53 on a $30,000 purchase.Length – The sales tax would be in effect for 20 years, from January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2034.Revenue Generation – The County estimates the revenues from the road maintenance sales tax to be approximately $6 to $7 million per year. The actual level of revenue will vary with the economy. Restrictions – The specific language of the election ballot restricts the use of the monies from the road maintenance sales tax to road maintenance related costs. The statutory authority used by the County to place a road maintenance sales tax on the ballot also restricts the funds to only road related services. The funds will be locally controlled and cannot be swept by the State.

Coconino County Road Maintenance Sales Tax FACTS

If the road maintenance sales tax is approved by voters, how will the County spend the money?

To maintain all County-maintained roads, including those owned by the County, the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

To fund road-related expenses, including snow plowing, grading dirt roads, chip sealing road surfaces and

other road maintenance projects.

To maintain adequate reserves for emergencies, such as natural disasters and road failures.

To fund road maintenance and safety projects, which will be done by private contractors.

To buy road maintenance equipment when it’s exceeded its life expectancy.

35% of paved roads are in severe or poor condition. Paved road repair costs:

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$1.5 MILLIONIN FEDERAL FuNDING CuTS

Coconino County Road Maintenance Sales Tax Proposition 403: Your Roads. Your Decision.

After two years of in-depth research, along with input from a Citizens Transportation Advisory Committee, the Board of Supervisors unanimously referred the question of a sales tax for road maintenance services to the ballot this November. If approved, funding from the sales tax will only be used to repair and service County-maintained roads.

Even after reducing permanent costs by $2 million per year, Coconino County doesn’t have the funds to maintain its roads as it does now. If funding stays the same, then routine road maintenance services would be reduced by 40 percent, including snow plowing, grading dirt roads, filling potholes and clearing ditches.

The County would also significantly reduce its annual investment in road maintenance and safety projects and in replacing equipment.

CountyRoad Report

TEL: 928.679.8300 wEb: www.coconino.az.gov/CountyRoads

Nestle Purina associates live throughout the County and rely on County roads for safe and timely commutes. The goods that go into our pet foods also arrive on County roads, and we turn around and ship products to customers. On poor roads, products shift in the trailers, causing more work on our end and for our customers.” – Amy Kerr, Plant Manager • Nestle Purina

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recreation

AthleticsKris Walsh, Recreation Supervisor213-2309 • [email protected] Tyrone Johnson, Recreation Program Coordinator213-2310 • [email protected]

Adult Basketball League – First SessionNeed a sport to keep you in shape throughout the winter months? This league includes a seven game schedule.

Registration: Oct. 6–31League Dates: Nov. 17–Dec. 19Price: $325 Mandatory manager’s meeting Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. at The Flagstaff Aquaplex (1702 N. 4th St.).

Spring Adult Volleyball LeagueSix-person indoor volleyball leagues include men’s, women’s, and co-ed teams with a 14-game schedule.

Registration: Jan. 5–30League Play: Feb. 23–Apr. 24 Nights: Sun – Coed B,E,G; Mon – Women’s B,C; Tue – Coed F; Wed – Women’s A; Thu – Coed D; Fri – Coed CPrice: Early Bird $275 per team or $300 per team after Jan. 30

Mandatory manager’s meeting Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. at The Flagstaff Aqua-plex (1702 N. 4th St.).

Flagstaff Recreation Center779-1468 • 2403 N. Izabel St.

Danny Neal, Recreation [email protected] Crystal Warden-Gant, Recreation Program [email protected]

Open HoursOct. 14–Dec. 14Mon– Fri: 1–8 p.m. (18+ yrs.)

Mon– Fri: 2:15–8 p.m. (17 yrs. and under)Sat: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (All ages)

The Center is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on days that FUSD schools are closed due to snow and open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on days when there is no school due to regularly scheduled breaks. This will include the two-week Winter break from Dec. 22–Jan. 2.

Reduced user fees and scholarships are available.

Facility is available for private rentals; please call 779-1468 for more information.

Fitness and Health ClassesFor questions or to sign up for the Egyptian or Cardio/Strength Classes, contact Karen Custer Thurston 773-7824 or visit www.turkishegyptiandance.com.

Orchids (Basic Technique for Turkish/Egyptian Dance)Move to ancient rhythms of the Middle East while you discover how to move your body in surprising ways. You need no prior experience to join this very joyful class of dancers and you are welcome on any Thu evening. Be ready to have fun and learn how empowering these movements are for you and your increasing self-confidence. Karen Custer Thurston, M.S., instructor.

Thu: 5:30– 6:30 p.m. $40/monthly or $15/single class

Vikasa YogaVikasa Yoga is based on traditional Hatha asanas and sequences. The aim is to strengthen, condition, and transform any body type and make the prac-titioner stronger mentally, reduce stress, and increase well-being. Through practice you can become a stronger, calmer, healthier, and happier person.

Instructor: Autumn Von FlowtowTue, Ongoing,3-4 p.m., Ages 15+ yrs. and up, $5 drop-in

Drop–In ProgramsFamily Game NightMon/Wed, Ongoing,7–8 p.m., Free, 6+ yrs.

Adult Full Court BasketballMon/Tue/Wed, April–Dec., 5–8 p.m., Free, 18+ yrs.


Weight RoomMon/Wed/Fri, Ongoing, 6–9 a.m.

$59/year, 18+ yrs. Mon– Fri, Ongoing, 1–3 p.m.

$59/year, 18+ yrs.$48.25/year, 55+ yrs. & Active Military$6.50/month, 18+ yrs.$5.50/month, 55+ yrs. & Active Military

Mon–Fri: Ongoing, 5–8 p.m.$59/year, 18+ yrs.

Sat: Ongoing, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.$59/year, 18+ yrs.

Youth Weight Training Mon– Fri: Ongoing, 3–5 p.m., $20/year, 12-18 yrs., $2.25/month

Special EventsHalloween CarnivalDress up in your scariest costume and come join us for fun and carnival styled games.

Sat, Oct. 25, 4–6 p.m.,Free, ages 2–15 yrs.

Winter Holiday SocialCome enjoy holiday music and refreshments, along with presents for the kids. And what winter holiday would be complete without Santa?

Fri, Dec. 19, 4–6 p.m.,Free, ages 5–15 yrs.

Youth Basketball LeagueBoys & Girls Grades 3-8Practices start Dec. 1 Games begin Jan. 10–Mar. 14

Note: If school in the FUSD school district is canceled due to snow or other unforeseen weather conditions, all games/and/or practices are auto-matically canceled.

During FUSD Winter break, all practices will be held at the Flagstaff Recreation Center.

Registration Dates/Price: Sep. 29–Nov. 1: $35

Late Registration/Price: Starts Nov. 2: $45 Registration Location: Aquaplex: 1702 N. 4th St.

Skills, Drills, & DraftPlayers are encouraged to participate in the skills, drills, and draft process. This allows the coach to assess their skills so that teams can be evenly matched. Dress comfortably to participate in drills. Gym shoes only allowed on the court.Boys & Girls Grades 3–8 Sat, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Seeking Coaches and OfficialsIf you are interested in becoming a volunteer coach or paid official for the 2015 Youth Basketball League Season, call 779-1468.

Upcoming Special Events and Things to Keep your Eyes Out For:• Feb. – Celebrate Black History Month• Apr. – Daddy Daughter Ball• May – Northern Arizona’s Got Talent • Jun. – Summer Programming• Jul. – Touch A Truck

For more information on any or all of these Special Events, call the Flagstaff Recreation Center at 779-1468.

Jay Lively Activity Center (Ice Arena) 213-2340 • 1650 N. Turquoise Dr.

Mike Abeyta, Recreation Supervisor213-2343 • [email protected] Mark Stento, Recreation Program Coordinator 213-2346 • [email protected] Katherine Suhr, Recreation Program Coordinator 213-2345 • [email protected]

The Jay Lively Activity Center is a public ice skat-ing rink that has opportu-nities for the whole family all year long! Where the Ice is Nice!


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Public Skating Sessions Tue 2:30–4 p.m.Wed 11 a.m.–2 p.m. 5:30–7 p.m.Thu 2:30–4 p.m.Fri 11 a.m.–2 p.m. 5:30–8 p.m.Sat 1–4:30 p.m. *Schedule subject to change. Please call or visit our website at www.flagstaff.az.gov/recreation for the most accurate schedule. Recreational Ice Skating Prices Single Visit Punch CardPreschool (Under 4 yrs.) N/C w/ paid adult N/AChild (5-11 yrs.) $3.50 $49 (20 visits)Youth (12-17 yrs.) $3.50 $49 (20 visits)Adult (18 yrs. & Over) $6.75 $98 (20 visits)Senior (55+ yrs.) $5.00 $75 (20 visits)Active Military $5.00 $75 (20 visits)Youth Group * $3.00 N/ASpecialty Session $13.50 $98 (10 visits)(Open Hockey, etc) Skate Rental $4.00 $59 (20 rentals)

* Group rate for 15 or more chaperoned youth; 1:15 ratio required does not include skate rental.

Group DiscountsPlease call ahead to schedule your group for an exciting experience at the Jay Lively Activity Center. To receive the group discount (15 or more) for children the group must call a minimum of 48 hours in advance and pay as a group.

Open HockeyWe offer general Open Hockey sessions. These sessions allow adults 18 and older to participate in pick-up hockey games. Tue and Thu: 12–2 p.m.(Sunday evenings when available) Sticks and PucksSticks and Pucks is a great opportunity for adults 18 and older to practice their stick handling skills and improve their skating technique.Wed and Fri: 9–10:45 a.m.

Adult SkatingAdult only skating opportunities are held to give adults a peaceful opportunity to improve skills and meet other adults with similar interests. Must be 18 years and older.Tue and Thu: 10–11:45 a.m.

Party Room RentalTo ensure a time is available, please reserve your party room early. Room rental cost is $21.25 per hour plus tax. A 25% refundable cleaning deposit is required.

Please call or visit our website for more information.

Special Events:

October: Scary SkateFri, Oct. 31, 5:30–8 p.m.

Come to the ice rink for Halloween festivities! Wear costumes to get in free, and we will turn the lights down low for scary skating fun. $4.00 skate rental applies.

November: Turkey Bowl Sat, Nov. 22, 1–4:30 p.m.

Bring non-perishable food items and receive free admission! Everyone can bowl inflatable turkeys for prizes dur-ing our annual Turkey Bowl. $4.00 skate rental applies.

December: Snowman SkateSat, Dec. 20, 1–4:30 p.m.

Join us for snowman making, hot choco-late and treats for the holidays.

Normal admission applies, free skate rental.


Join us at the Aquaplex for family fun and fitness. Year round swimming, climbing wall, group exercise classes, and fitness floor! Meeting spaces and party room for rent.

Memberships of 3, 6, and 12 months and daily admission are available.See our specific hours.

New Pickleball ProgramCome experience the excitement of the nation’s fastest growing sport! Mon-Fri 9-11 a.m. and Thu 6-8:45 p.m. in the Aquaplex gym. $2 drop-in or discounted punch cards available. Ages 12+ yrs. and up.

Newly Designed Swimming Lesson programWe offer a variety of lessons for all ages. Start early with our Parent Tot class for children ages 6 months to 3 years or refine your strokes in our adult or pre-swim team lessons!

Water Aerobics ClassGet a lunchtime work out in with our popular Water Aerobics Class every Mon-Fri from 12-1 pm! Free to members or daily admission for nonmembers.

Zumba ClassLose yourself in the music and find yourself in shape by joining our Zumba Class with Sharon every Wed from 6-7 p.m. Drop-in fee with discounts for our members!

Tai ChiGet internally strong with Tai Chi every Thu with Patrick. Register for each session before the start date to guarantee your spot (drop-in not available).

Personal TrainingTake your workouts to the next level through Personal Training with Travis. Discounts for members and bulk-session purchases are available. Don’t suffer through another mediocre workout— Commit to be fit today!

Joe C. Montoya Community & Senior Center 774-1068 • 245 N. Thorpe Rd.www.flagstaff.az.gov/recreation

Matt Faull, Recreation Supervisor [email protected] Louis Lucero, Recreation Program [email protected]

Center HoursMon-Thu: 7 a.m.–8 p.m.Fri: 7 a.m.–2 p.m.

Facility is available for private rentals; please call 774-1068 for more information.

Children’s Classes with Miss Cori Cori’s Dancin’ Tots is a creative dance and technique class, which is a fun and energetic way for your 2–5 year olds to kick off their Thursday! We will learn and practice basic locomotive skills through guided songs as well as learn basic ballet, jazz, and modern dance techniques and positions. Please contact Miss Cori with any questions at 530-680-2018.

Thu: Ongoing, 9:30–10:15 a.m., $30/4-lessons, 2–5 yrs.

Art & Drawing Class Adults of All Ages and Teens WelcomeWhen you have finished the projects in this class, you’ll be able to express yourself as an artist. Contact Dee Brewer at 286-9088.

Every Tue: Oct. 7-28, 9:30–11:30 a.m., $47.95, 16+ yrs.Every Tue: Nov. 4-25, 9:30–11:30 a.m., $47.95, 16+ yrs.Every Tue: Dec. 2-23, 9:30–11:30 a.m., $47.95, 16+ yrs.Every Tue: Jan. 6-27, 9:30–11:30 a.m., $47.95, 16+ yrs.

www.flagstaffaquaplex.org • 213-2300


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Dance & Health Classes

Folk DanceLearn a variety of folk dances from around the world! This volunteer run group also offers you the opportunity to teach your favorite dance!

Mon: 1, 2, & 3 weeks/mo., 6:30–8 p.m., Free, 16+ yrs.

Tai ChiCreate mental and physical balance in your life with the ancient art of T’ai Chi Ch’uan. Call James Brand at 637-3149 for more information or to register. First class is FREE!

Mon: Ongoing, 3:15–4:15 p.m., $20/mo., 16+ yrs.

Taoist Tai ChiImprove your balance, coordination, circulation, flexibility, muscle tone, and posture. Please call the instructor at 288-2207.

Fri: Ongoing, 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m., $40/mo. or $147/4 mo., all ages welcome$30/mo. or $110/4 mo.; 62+ yrs. Therapeutic Stretch & Laugh YogaGentle Iyengar Hatha Yoga with good body alignment, core strength building and safety techniques taught in each class. Learn to stretch, breath and relax. Contact Melinda De Boer Ayrey at 527-8604.

Wed: Ongoing; 9–10:15 a.m.; $10/class or $36/4 classes or $64/8 classes, 16+ yrs. Mixed Levels Stretch & Laugh YogaGentle Iyengar Hatha Yoga with good body alignment, core strength building and safety techniques and meditation taught in each class. Learn to stretch, breath and relax. Basic to Intermediate. Call Melinda De Boer Ayrey at 527-8604.

Tue: Ongoing, 5:30-6:30 p.m.,$10/class or $36/4 classes or $64/8 classes, 13+ yrs.

Chair Stretch & Laugh YogaJoin Melinda DeBoer Ayrey and Leslie Hutchinson in exploring the endless benefits of chair yoga. For more information please contact Melinda at 527-8604. Wed: Ongoing, 10:45–11:45, $2 drop inThu: Ongoing, 10:45–11:45, $2 drop in

Qi gong Level 1Qi gong is a 5000 year old energy art for strengthening flow of life force and improving health. Moving Meditation focusing on breath and body movements. Level 1 Qi gong may be done standing or sitting in a chair. Health challenged encouraged to attend. First Class is FREE!

Mon: Ongoing, 10–11 a.m., $6/class or $20/4-classes

Weight Room MembershipsBegin the road to a healthier, happier and less stressed you! Weight Room memberships are available for just $97.75 per year or $8.75 per month for ages 54 yrs. and under, and $65.50 per year or $6.00 per month for ages 55 yrs. and over. Orientation is required prior to purchase. “Ask the Instructor” assistance is available up request.

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County Lunch Program Lunch is served daily Mon thru Fri at noon. For reservations, call Coconino County Community Services at 679-7452.

Mon–Fri: Ongoing, 12 p.m., $4, 60+ yrs.

Beginning Bridge Learn the basics of this world wide game in a fun and relaxing environment. Tue: 10 a.m.–12 p.m., $20/One-time fee

Senior Stretch, $1Increases flexibility and strengthening muscles, improves balance and much more! Join instructor Sharon Super for this great exercise class.

Mon/Wed/Fri: Ongoing, 8:30–9 a.m.

Get fit with Julie, $1Get fit with Julie is a woman’s fitness classes featuring both cardio and stretching exercises in a relaxed, fun, and friendly environment.

Regular Classes:Mon/ Wed: Ongoing, 2–3 p.m., 5–6 p.m.Tue: Ongoing, 8–9 a.m., 9 –10 a.m., 5–6 p.m.Thu: Ongoing, 8–9 a.m., 5– 6 p.m.Fri: Ongoing, 9–10 a.m.


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Get Fit With Julie at Flagstaff Recreation CenterMon/Wed: Ongoing, 9–10 a.m.

Single Seniors withoutPartners/Bunco Buddies Guys and gals sixty years and older are welcome to join a friendly group each month to play the popular game Bunco! We also meet mid-month for lunch or dinner at a different restaurant. For more information call Marlene, 773-0438.

Fourth Tue of the mo.: Ongoing, 1:30 p.m.

ONGOING & FREE Programs! Call 774-1068 to register.

Book Exchange Ongoing

Beginning SpanishFri 12:45 p.m.–1:45 p.m. Billiards 18+ yrs.Mon–Thu 8 a.m.–8 p.m.Fri 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Contract/Party BridgeMon/Thu 1 p.m.

CribbageTue 1 p.m.

Duplicate BridgeTue 1:15 p.m.

ScrabbleWed 1 p.m.

Mexican Train DominosWed 1 p.m.

Table Tennis Club • First, second, third and fifth Tue of

the mo.: 6–8 p.m.• Wed: 6–8 p.m.• First, second, and fourth Thu of

the mo.: 6–8 p.m.

For more information on this exciting new group please call Jack Welch at 714-0504.

Walking GroupMeet at the Thorpe Park Center and enjoy a sociable walk with others. For more information, please call Jack Welch 714-0504.

Diabetes Support Group MeetingCome and learn about this ailment affecting many people.

Last Mon of the mo.: 6:30–8 p.m.


Other Opportunities for Ages 50+

Wellness through Weight Training Class Personalized weight training offers older adults an opportunity to improve fitness, target problem areas, strengthen their upper bodies, and tone muscles. These classes are very popular; you may need to be placed on a waiting list and not able to begin right away. Mon/Wed/Fri: Ongoing, 7:30–10 a.m., $25/mo. or $60/3 mos.

Flagstaff Dancin’ Grannies This is a 50+ yrs. tap dance group where you don’t need to know tap to join. Beginners, intermediate and advanced are all welcome. No tap shoes, no problem. A fun class for exercise and/or performances. For more information, call 928-699-4145.

Tue/Thu: Ongoing, 2–4 p.m., $10/mo. Brain Aerobics For SeniorsOur brains change as we age. Learn tips and strategies for improving memory, language, and other cognitive functions. Fun and stimulating games and puzzles designed for seniors. Contact Sandy Ryan 607-8040 for more information and registration

Mon: Ongoing, 10:30-11:30 a.m., $10/class or $25/3 classes

Wisdom Seekers Wellness SeriesWisdom Seekers is a group dedicated to conscious living and aging. The Wellness Series focuses on ways to be vital and healthy utilizing

holistic forms of medicine. These monthly presentations are given by professionals in the field of wellness and are open to all ages.

Contact Facilitator, Barbara Shovers, M.A., Holistic Health Educator, Life Coach, and Gerontologist at 266-1323 or [email protected] for more information.

Wisdom Seekers Book Discussion GroupWisdom Seekers is a group dedicated to conscious living. Books chosen by the group are read aloud and discussed to deepen understanding of living life with awareness and wisdom. Contact: Barbara Shovers at 480-612-2461 or [email protected].

First and third Tue: Ongoing, 1:30-3 p.m. Donations are appreciated.

Wisdom Seekers Wellness SeriesHolistic wellness practitioners lecture and demonstrate their healing arts in this series. Participants are encouraged to ask questions and gain from their expertise. Contact: Barbara Shovers at 480-612-2461 or [email protected].

Second Tue: Sep. 9, Oct. 14, Nov. 11, 1:30-3 p.m. Donations are appreciated.

Writing and Renewal ClassWriting is a powerful tool for self-knowledge and healing. Writers and non-writers alike will reflect, renew, share stories, and enhance their creativity through meaningful writing prompts. Bring a journal or notebook. Each session is complete in itself, so come to as many as you can. Contact: Barbara Shovers at 480-612-2461 or [email protected].

Every Wed: Sep. 17-Oct. 22, 1:30-3 p.m., $5/session

librariesFlagstaff City – Coconino County Public LibraryThe mission of the Flagstaff City - Coconino County Public Library is to provide a supportive environment for the community, enhancing quality of life through services, materials, programs, Internet access, and electronic resources that meet the diverse needs of residents of all ages as well as visitors to Flagstaff and Coconino County.

The Main Library 300 West Aspen Avenue, Flagstaff, AZ 86001213-2330

East Flagstaff Community Library3000 N 4th St #5, Flagstaff, AZ 86004213-2348

www.flagstaffpubliclibrary.org


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Adult ProgrammingStories to LifeSun: Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. Stories to Life presents “A Little Nightmare Music” at the Coconino Center for the Arts, 2300 N. Fort Valley Rd. Join us for the ethereal sounds of The Elden Brass and short stories guaranteed to scare. For mature audiences.

Sun: Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. Stories to Life presents “Letters” at the Coconino Center for the Arts, 2300 N. Fort Valley Rd. Join us as our spoken-word cast read from some of the very best letters ever written with accompaniment by the chamber music quartet The Ponderosa Players. For ages 8 and up.

Friends Book DiscussionSecond Thursday of each month 6 p.m. at The Main Library.

Thu, Oct. 9 The Flagstaff Reads selection This I Believe edited by Dan Gediman and Jay Allison at The Main Library.

Thu, Nov. 13 & Dec. 11 The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin at The Main Library. The Main Library has Book Club Kits for local reading groups to use for their discussions. The kits include 8 copies of the book, discussion guidelines, author information, and other suggested resources.

FREE Computer Tutoring30-minute, 1-on-1 computer tutoring sessions are available at The Main Library, 213-2330, and East Flagstaff Community Library, 213-2348. Please call the appropriate Information Desk to sign up for a session.

Booktalk CafeHave you ever wondered what your librarians are reading? Now’s your chance to find out! Join us for Booktalk Cafe, where we answer your questions and present our recommendations for the best books we’ve read! Refreshments, tea, and coffee will be served at the East Flagstaff Community Library.

Tue: Oct. 14 @ 6:30 p.m.Wed: Nov. 12 @ 6:30 p.m.Wed: Dec. 10 @ 6:30 p.m.

Knitting by the BooksAdults enjoy two restful hours of knitting on Monday nights. Bring your own project to work on or check out a starter kit and learn to knit. All skill levels welcome at the East Flagstaff Library Community Library.

Mon: Ongoing 6-8 p.m.

Youth StorytimesJoin the Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library for storytime! Every fall, winter, and spring both The Main Library and East Flagstaff Community Library hold preschool storytimes for newborns to 5 year olds. The storytime experience will help cultivate your child’s language and listening skills and will help to develop a love of reading and learning. Storytime activities may include singing, finger plays, knee bounces and, of course, a story! Call The Main Library at 213-2381 or the East Flagstaff Community Library at 213-2348 for more details.

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Youth Programming at The Main LibraryFamily StorytimeStop by the library any Tuesday evening for this special time of stories and songs for the whole family. Year-round at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday Story StopYou’ll get to know all sorts of different faces as library staff and community members present a fun-filled morning of storytime stuff. Year-round at 10:30 a.m.

Family Saturday MorningsAbout every 6 weeks, we interrupt our Saturday Story Stop for this special family time activity. Enjoy board games, puzzles and Wii gaming with your family on Sep. 13 and Nov. 1. For all ages from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Lego ClubBuild with us as we pick a new theme each time we meet. Held the second and fourth Monday of each month from 3:30-5 p.m. Starts Sep. 8. (grades K–5th)

T-N-TStop by for Wii and X-Box gaming and challenging new games on the iPad. Held the first and third Tuesday of each month through May except for Spring Break Week. 3-4:30 p.m. (ages 8-18 yrs.)

Busy FingersCome join us for stories, songs, crafts, and much more as we explore new seasonal themes each time. Held the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 3:30-5 p.m. (ages 5 yrs. & up)

Thursday ThinksOn the second Thursday of each month, come learn fun, exciting facts found in our non-fiction books here at the library and make something or try an experiment. Begins at 3:45 p.m. (for ages 8-12 yrs.)

Friday FlicksThe second Friday of each month (except December), we’ll show a family-friendly movie on the big screen. Bring a blanket and a pillow and enjoy free popcorn. Movies start at 5 p.m., call 213-2381 to find out what is playing.

Play ‘n LearnA four-week session for parent and child to interact one-on-one with developmentally appropriate toys, crafts, and books. Local resource specialists are available to answer questions on health, speech, nutrition, and more. Program rotates between The Main Library and East Flagstaff Community Library, meeting one day a week. For parents with children ages 12 to 30 mos.

Teen Book ClubMeetings are held from 1-2 p.m. on the third Saturday of the month. We will spend an hour discussing a book picked out by staff based on new titles available and club member suggestions. To pick up a copy of the current month’s books, stop by the Youth Service desk. Check our website for dates and titles! (ages 12-18 yrs.)

Youth Programming at EastFlagstaff Community Library Play ‘n LearnA four-week session for parent and child to interact one-on-one with developmentally appropriate toys, crafts, and books. Local resource specialists are available to answer questions on health, speech, nutrition, and more. Program rotates between The Main Library and East Flagstaff Community Library, meeting one day a week. For parents with children between the ages of 12 to 30 mos.

Star Wars Reads DaySat: Oct. 11: Come join us for a day to celebrate all things Star Wars! There will be a Darth Vader storytime, crafts, games, prizes and special appearances by Star Wars characters!

Registration Required 10 a.m. –12 p.m. (ages 5-17 yrs.)Call 213-2348 to register.

Anime ClubBe the first to check out brand NEW manga, share your artwork and watch anime at the East Flagstaff Community Library!

Weekly, Tue: 3-4:30 p.m.

Crafty ClanExpress your creativity in the Crafty Corner of the East Flagstaff Community Library!

Mon: 3-4:30 p.m.

Munchkin ClubTeens get together for adventure, humor, monsters, and backstabbing in this hilarious roleplaying board game.

Wed: 1:30 –3p.m.


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Downtown NewsletterVisit www.flagstaff.az.gov/downtown for the latest event information including event relevant Council meetings, street closures and event dates.

Special Event Feedback LineThere are now three ways to give event feedback to the City.

Phone: 213-2318Email: [email protected] www.flagstaff.az.gov then click on “Report a Concern.”

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Halloween HarvestFri, Oct. 31: 4–7 p.m. Heritage Square (6 E. Aspen Ave.)

The City of Flagstaff Recreation Services is hosting their award winning Halloween Harvest on Fri, Oct. 31 from 4 – 7 p.m. at Heritage Square (6 E. Aspen Ave.). Voted 2009’s Most Outstanding Community Event by Arizona Parks and Recreation Association, the festivities will include creepy carnival games, arts and crafts, a pumpkin patch, spooky music, fun library activities, and a costume contest. Little ghouls should bring their Halloween bags and visit local businesses for candy on our Downtown Trick or Treat Trail. This is a safe and fun event for kids of all ages! Parking is available at City Hall, Wheeler Park, and the Phoenix parking lot.

Winter WonderlandSat, Dec. 6: 4–8 p.m. Flagstaff Aquaplex (1702 N. 4th St.) Free

Flagstaff Recreation Services is proud to ring in the holiday season on Sat, Dec. 6 at the Flagstaff Aquaplex. Festivities will kick off at 4 p.m. and continue until 8 p.m. Highlights include Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus visiting with kids at the fireplace, a special holiday-tree-themed climbing wall, a holiday movie in the pool, a bounce house, a Kiddie Caboose, arts and crafts, a snowman-building contest weather permitting, and cookies and hot cocoa. All activities are free! Bring a can of food for our food drive.

upcoming eventsGlorice Pavey, Recreation Supervisor 213-2312 • [email protected] Harper, Recreation Program Coordinator213-2311 • [email protected]

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