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Flagstaff's Cozy Post-Holiday Stretch: Mead, Games, and Local Businesses Shine
Published 3 months, 4 weeks ago
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Good morning, this is your Flagstaff Local Frequency for today.
Around town, the holiday glow is still going strong, and Flagstaff is easing into that cozy stretch between celebrations and the new year. If you are looking to get out this afternoon, Drinking Horn Meadery on Route 66 is hosting the 12 Days of Yule Community and Games with Good Games Cafe, starting at 3 p.m. Expect a laid back gathering with tabletop games, mead, and a focus on reconnecting with friends and neighbors as the season winds down, a very Flagstaff way to cap the year’s festivities.
Downtown, shops are open with post holiday sales and, more importantly, lighter crowds than earlier in the week. It is a good window to support local businesses along San Francisco and Leroux, grab a warm drink, and enjoy the last of the holiday lights before they start coming down over the next few days. Parking is a bit easier than it was before Christmas, but give yourself a few extra minutes if you are heading into the core during the lunch or early dinner rush.
Over at Northern Arizona University, campus is in that quiet winter break mode. Most students are away, but facilities like the campus rec center and Wall Aquatic Center have limited hours for those still in town, so it is worth checking schedules before you go. The lull also means nearby streets and coffee spots around campus are less crowded, making it a peaceful area for a walk if you want to stretch your legs in the crisp mountain air.
Regionally, Across the Years, the multiday ultrarunning event in Peoria, kicks off today, drawing endurance runners from around Arizona and beyond. It is not in Flagstaff, but it is a reminder of how many local runners train on our trails and then head south to race, tying our mountain community into the broader state outdoor scene.
Looking ahead, Flagstaff’s minimum wage is set to rise again in 2026 to 18 dollars and 35 cents an hour, continuing the city’s role as a testing ground for higher local wages. For workers, that means a bit more breathing room in a town where housing and groceries are not getting cheaper. For small businesses, it keeps pressure on pricing and staffing, so you may see subtle menu tweaks or service changes as owners try to balance fair pay with staying afloat.
As always this time of year, watch the sky and the forecast if you are planning to drive, especially at night. Even when storms stay away, overnight temperatures can turn any lingering moisture into black ice on the 17 and 40 and on shaded city streets. Give snowplows and cinder crews extra space, and build in a little extra travel time.
This has been Flagstaff Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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Around town, the holiday glow is still going strong, and Flagstaff is easing into that cozy stretch between celebrations and the new year. If you are looking to get out this afternoon, Drinking Horn Meadery on Route 66 is hosting the 12 Days of Yule Community and Games with Good Games Cafe, starting at 3 p.m. Expect a laid back gathering with tabletop games, mead, and a focus on reconnecting with friends and neighbors as the season winds down, a very Flagstaff way to cap the year’s festivities.
Downtown, shops are open with post holiday sales and, more importantly, lighter crowds than earlier in the week. It is a good window to support local businesses along San Francisco and Leroux, grab a warm drink, and enjoy the last of the holiday lights before they start coming down over the next few days. Parking is a bit easier than it was before Christmas, but give yourself a few extra minutes if you are heading into the core during the lunch or early dinner rush.
Over at Northern Arizona University, campus is in that quiet winter break mode. Most students are away, but facilities like the campus rec center and Wall Aquatic Center have limited hours for those still in town, so it is worth checking schedules before you go. The lull also means nearby streets and coffee spots around campus are less crowded, making it a peaceful area for a walk if you want to stretch your legs in the crisp mountain air.
Regionally, Across the Years, the multiday ultrarunning event in Peoria, kicks off today, drawing endurance runners from around Arizona and beyond. It is not in Flagstaff, but it is a reminder of how many local runners train on our trails and then head south to race, tying our mountain community into the broader state outdoor scene.
Looking ahead, Flagstaff’s minimum wage is set to rise again in 2026 to 18 dollars and 35 cents an hour, continuing the city’s role as a testing ground for higher local wages. For workers, that means a bit more breathing room in a town where housing and groceries are not getting cheaper. For small businesses, it keeps pressure on pricing and staffing, so you may see subtle menu tweaks or service changes as owners try to balance fair pay with staying afloat.
As always this time of year, watch the sky and the forecast if you are planning to drive, especially at night. Even when storms stay away, overnight temperatures can turn any lingering moisture into black ice on the 17 and 40 and on shaded city streets. Give snowplows and cinder crews extra space, and build in a little extra travel time.
This has been Flagstaff Local Frequency. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
For more http://www.quietplease.ai
Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI