Flagstaff Local Frequency: Shamrock Shuffle, NAU Champions, and Sedona Celebrates

Good morning, this is your Flagstaff Local Frequency for Saturday, March 14. Rise and shine, Flagstaff friends, on this crisp spring Saturday buzzing with green vibes and local triumphs. Kick off your weekend with the Shamrock Shuffle hitting downtown from 2 to 7 p.m., where Dark Sky Brewing Co. Beer Garden joins bars and restaurants in a lively St. Patricks celebration. Picture shaking your shamrock with live music, cold brews, and that unbeatable community spirit, all while supporting our favorite spots that keep Flagstaffs nightlife hopping. Just a quick heads up from Flagstaff EMS earlier at 8:14 a.m., they responded to a medical call at the bus stop on East Marketplace Drive and Mall Way, but services are back to normal, reminding us to keep an eye out for each other on busy mornings. Over at Northern Arizona University, our Lumberjacks are making national waves at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Last night, the mens distance medley relay team of Rheinhardt Harrison, Josiah Johnson, Tor Hotung-Davidsen, and Colin Sahlman clinched the firstever Division I national title for NAU in a thrilling 9:19.95, edging out Arkansas and Virginia Tech. Harrison blazed the opening leg, Hotung-Davidsen took the lead on the 800, and Sahlman sealed it with a scorching 3:57 mile split. Thats Flagstaff pride on the biggest stage, inspiring our runners and dreamers back home. Today, watch Hayley Burns chase glory in the womens mile final at 2:10 p.m. MST and Sahlman in the mens 3,000 final at 4:25 p.m. Tune in via NCAA.com to cheer them across the finish line. Feeling the Irish pull? Hop down to Sedonas St. Patricks Parade at 10:30 a.m. on Jordan Road in Uptown, drawing 3,000 to 5,500 folks with sunny mid60s temps. Expect bagpipes, horseback riders from Camp Verde Cavalry, YavapaiApache royalty, fire and police crews, and nonprofits from Flagstaff to Prescott. Its more than a march, its a blend of cultures celebrating how we all weave into this highdesert tapestry, no green blood required. Park early in the free lots and soak in the egalitarian fun that echoes Irelands pub heart. Looking ahead, mark your calendars for the 24th Annual Flagstaff Folk Festival June 13 and 14 at Coconino Center for the Arts and Pioneer Museum, promising tunes that capture our mountain soul. And fiber art fans, check out Fiber Artists of Northern Arizonas exhibit today at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, perfect for a creative detour. Stay connected, stay active, and make today count in our vibrant corner of the pines. This has been Flagstaff Local Frequency. Well 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.