Good morning, Flagstaff.

Flagstaff is inviting residents to a free day-long gathering focused on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives crisis on October 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Coconino Center for the Arts — free film screenings will be held on October 20 and 21 at 5:30 p.m. to support the discussion.

The Exchange Club of Flagstaff hosted a luncheon on October 15 at The Elks Lodge to honor first responders for their bravery and service, including Officer Conner Simmons (Flagstaff Police) and Detective Robert McKeever (Coconino County Sheriff’s Office), with additional winners from NAU PD, DPS, Flagstaff Fire Department, Highlands Fire Department, and Pinewood Fire District.

The county announced that the North Pole Experience will run at Fort Tuthill for five more years—while officials say the current space may soon need an upgrade.

Chronic absenteeism in local schools is rising and Flagstaff Unified School District is working on ways to help improve attendance—officials say new strategies will be introduced soon.

Deputy Chief Bills, who died on Oct.

10 in the line of duty, will be honored with a memorial service on Oct. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at San Francisco de Asis Roman Catholic Church. The event has limited capacity so attendees must arrive by 9:30 a.m., and the procession will begin at 12:15 p.m. toward Calvary Catholic Cemetery plus donations to United Flagstaff Fire Fighter Local 1505 are requested instead of flowers.

Aaron Watson Live in Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Orpheum Theater — M&G passes available — Experience the energy of Aaron Watson, a rising star in the country music scene, along with special guest Jake Jacobson.

Celebrations of the People

All day — Museum of Northern Arizona — $8 – $20 — Immerse in vibrant traditions of Mexican heritage at the 22nd Annual Celebraciones de la Gente.

Della Mae Concert

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Coconino Center For the Arts — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant sounds of the GRAMMY-nominated all-woman string band Della Mae.

The Brothers Reed

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Coconino Center For the Arts — Tickets available — Folk/Bluegrass/Americana with edgy sibling banter guaranteed to entertain.

Mason Jennings Live in Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Coconino Center For the Arts — Tickets available — Experience the heartfelt pop-folk melodies of Minnesota’s Mason Jennings in an intimate setting.

James and Ernie Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Twin Arrows Navajo Casino Resort — $20 reserved seating — Enjoy a night of laughter with James and Ernie as they share hilarious stories rooted in Native humor.