Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
Good morning, Flagstaff.
A man riding a self-balancing single-wheel electric skateboard was critically injured when he collided with a Flagstaff police patrol vehicle near the intersection of South Milton Road and West Route 66 at 11:53 p.m. last night—officers provided aid until he was taken to Flagstaff Medical Center while investigators gathered witness statements.
During a routine oil change at Flagstaff Subaru, service advisor Braden Rudd discovered a 5-foot bull snake under a customer’s car hood— the nonvenomous snake was safely relocated and the car returned to its owner.
At its May 29 meeting, an ABOR committee forwarded the sale of NAU’s Granny’s Closet property as a step in the Regents’ asset management plan—this move now advances the proposal to the next stage.
The City of Flagstaff will fully close roads in Presidio from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and in Crestview from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10 as C and E Paving and Grading applies a sealant to extend the asphalt's life—drivers must park their vehicles off these streets until the material dries.
Lucinda Andreani, the Coconino County Flood Control District Director, earned the Centennial Celebration Impact Award in Public Safety from the Northern Arizona ASCE; she will be honored on Saturday, June 7 at Lowell Observatory — a nod to her work restoring nine watersheds — as part of the ASCE centennial celebration.
The City of Flagstaff will host a meet and greet at City Hall on June 11th from 4–6 p.m.—four finalists for the Human Resources and Risk Management Director position will present themselves after a review of 59 applications and 10 screening interviews.
Residents may provide feedback about the candidates—either in person or via a QR code at the event.
Vitalant announced it will hold blood drives in June across northern Arizona, including Flagstaff—Grand Canyon, Happy Jack, and Williams.
Charity Golf Tournament
7:30 AM - 5 PM — Continental Golf Club — $150 — Play golf for a good cause supporting local children's health initiatives.
Flagstaff Pro Rodeo
6:00-7:30 p.m. — Fort Tuthill County Park — Ticket prices vary — Experience the thrill of rodeo competitions in the heart of Flagstaff.
Eco Explorers Summer Camp - Pollinator Power
9 a.m. — The Arboretum at Flagstaff — Registration required — Buzz into the world of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators with hands-on activities and crafts.
Ryan Bingham Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Pepsi Amphitheater — Cost Info Unavailable — Experience the unique blend of music from the award-winning musician and Yellowstone star Ryan Bingham.
Arizona Relocation Adventures in Flagstaff
5:30 p.m. — 103 W Birch Ave, Flagstaff, AZ — Ticket prices vary — Explore neighborhoods and meet locals during this engaging real estate adventure.
Iconic Birds of Northern Arizona Talk
Time TBA — The Arboretum at Flagstaff — Free entry — Explore the beauty of Northern Arizona's avian life with author Margaret Dyekman.
Pollinator Festival
10 AM – 2 PM — The Arboretum at Flagstaff — Included with admission — Celebrate pollinators with workshops, activities, and a plant sale for the whole family.
Fun at the Fort Summer Camp - Week 3
9 AM – 4 PM — Fort Tuthill County Park — Cost varies — Blast off into a week of intergalactic adventure with Space Explorers for ages 8-15.
Spooky Stories: Flagstaff's Haunted Musical Tour
Evening — Gandy Dancer Sitting Park — Free for young children — Experience a unique walking ghost tour with live musical performances and spooky tales of Flagstaff's history.
Beat the Heat Open Pickleball Tournament
9 AM - 4 PM — NAU Tennis Center — $70 entry — Join in for a fun weekend of competitive pickleball with skill and age divisions.
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