Good morning, Flagstaff.

The Arizona Community Foundation of Flagstaff distributed $1.7 million in grant funding at an event that brought together local donors, nonprofit leaders, and community members to honor organizations serving Flagstaff.

The gathering celebrated past work and set plans for future support.

An astronomer from Lowell Observatory led a study that measured the properties of a binary star system for the first time—providing new data on star behavior.

A survey team from the NPS reported that more than half of the 145,000 acres burned by the Dragon Bravo Fire has soil with low burn severity — making forest recovery easier.

The team said recovery will begin next spring and funding will be needed for forest restoration in areas with moderate and high burn severity.

Kaibab National Forest reopened the Bill Williams Mountain watershed on August 27 and reduced fire restrictions to Stage 2 after the area had been closed under Stage 3 since June 18.

The U.S. Forest Service said Stage 2 restrictions will remain through Labor Day—forest managers will re-evaluate conditions next week as improved weather and rain reduced fire risks.

Tomorrow at 7 p.m., the Flagstaff Eagles will play their season opener against the Marcos de Niza Padres at the J.

Lawrence Walkup Skydome. Coach Mickey Clements leads the team as senior quarterback Chase Brown, who broke many school records, as they aim to improve on last season’s best 6-4 record—building on recent gains.

On Tuesday, the NPA girls soccer team won 5 to 0 over Blue Ridge at Peaks View County Park as Bethany Blair scored four goals and improved the season record to 2 to 0.

Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art

April 30 - October 26 — The Arboretum at Flagstaff — Free entry — Explore vibrant art installations that celebrate the ecology and beauty of the Colorado Plateau.

2025 Climb to Conquer Cancer

6 AM – 12 PM — Arizona Snowbowl — Not specified — Unite with the community to support the American Cancer Society's mission to save lives.

Durand Jones Live

8:00-9:30 p.m. — The Orpheum Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant sounds of Durand Jones & The Indications on their Flowers Tour 2025.

Welcome Back to the Plains Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — Pepsi Amphitheater — No entry fee provided — Experience Wyatt Flores' heartfelt songs that blend regret and hope as you travel to new beginnings.

Red Cross Blood Donation Campaign

8-10 a.m. — International Pavilion — Free for donors — Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a blood drive featuring mariachi music and community connections.

2025 Flagstaff Festival of Science Opening Event

7-8:30 p.m. — Northern Arizona University Ardrey Auditorium — Free entry — Kick off a 10-day celebration of science with keynote speaker Mariah Gladstone on Indigenous food systems and sustainability.

Harvesting Knowledge Through Yoga

45 minutes — YogaSix Flagstaff — Reservations required — Experience a full sensory yoga practice while exploring the connection between ancient techniques and modern science.

Flagstaff Festival of Science: Telescope Viewing

10 AM – 12 PM — Northern Arizona University — Free entry — Explore the wonders of the night sky through the 20" Barry Lutz Telescope.

Festival of Science: Downtown Geology Tour

1-2 p.m. — Downtown Flagstaff — Free entry — Explore local geology with expert guidance from a celebrated geologist on this informative walking tour.

Zach Rushing Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — The Museum Club — $50.00 – $57.00 — Enjoy an evening of laughs with Zach Rushing as part of the Not So Rich & Famous Comedy Tour.