Tuesday, May 15th
2:00 p.m.	Ranger Led Park Program - Activities focusing on a particular aspect of the park, may be a theme nature hike, indoor program focusing on geology, wildlife, plants, archaeology and the history of the park. Daily. Bring hat and water. Red Rock State Park, SEDONA, (928) 282-6907. $
Wednesday, May 16th
8:00 a.m.	Guided Bird Walk - Naturalist led walk great for the beginner and advanced bird enthusiast. Binoculars are suggested, a limited number are available for loan. Bring hat and water. Call for time. Red Rock State Park, SEDONA, (928) 282-6907. $
3:00 p.m.	The Boys & Girls Clubs Open House - At the Sedona, Village of Oak Creek and Cottonwood Clubs. Information on themed day camps ( Mystic and Magic, Fun in the Sun, Summer Safari, Ancient Adventure, Out of This World, and All About Elements) and specialty Summer Camps (Road Trip, Equestrian Camp, Golf Clinic, Sport Topia, Skate Clinic, Clay Work, Dance Week, Archaeology Camp, Culinary Academy, and Theater Production). Theme related activities planned for each age group include outdoor group games, arts & crafts, music, drama, sports, board games, wood working, and more. Swimming and Field trips available (small fee). (928) 282-0122. apositiveplace.org.
6:00 p.m.	Sirus Lookers Astronomers Club - Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd., SEDONA. Denise at (928) 282-7501.
Thursday, May 17th
10:00 a.m.	Guided Nature Walk - Naturalist led walk explores the riparian ecosystem of Oak Creek, includes geology, birds, plants, local wildlife and the history of the park. Daily. Bring hat and water. Red Rock State Park, SEDONA, (928) 282-6907. $
7:00 p.m.	The Magic of Hummingbirds - Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd., SEDONA. Denise at (928) 282-7501.
7:30 p.m.	Talking With...- Play by Jane Martin. Featuring women who are visceral; authentic voices whose idiomatic language bridges the gap between poetry and everyday speech. A snake handler, a baton twirler, and an actress are a few of the women you�ll meet as Martin takes us on a journey that travels this country from the Midwest to a big city McDonald�s. Presented by Canyon Moon Theatre Company. Hwy 179, VOC, (928) 282-6212. $$
Friday, May 18th
6:00 p.m.	Movies on the Square - Experience going to the movies in a whole new way, free and outside. Bring a blanket and chair, snacks available. Entertainment at 6 pm movie at dusk. Heritage Square Park, FLAGSTAFF, (928) 774-1997_.
8:00 p.m.	Night Viewing at Lowell Observatory - Discuss the night sky, telescope viewing including the 24-inch Clark Telescope. View the Moon, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars, globular and open star clusters, double stars, and nebulae. Explore the interactive exhibit hall, the 16-inch reflecting telescope, the historic 24-inch Clark telescope and the Pluto Discovery Telescope. Lowell Observatory, 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., FLAGSTAFF, (928) 774-2096. $
Saturday, May 19th
10:00 a.m.	Living History - Visit with living history interpreters as they relive Arizona's military past. Armed Forces Day is being observed with a chronology of those who served the U.S. in uniform. The Fort Whipple Museum, Building 11, Veteran's Administration Hospital, off of Arizona Highway 89., PRESCOTT, (928) 445-3122.
	Free Blood Pressure Clinic - An RN takes your blood pressure and a wallet sized fold-up card for a record. Educational materials from American Heart Association and Verde Valley Medial Center, articles and books related to the causes, risk factors, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease. Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd., SEDONA, (928) 282 -7714.
11:00 a.m.	11th Annual Pasta Cook-Off - Enter your sauce in the cook-off and enjoy an authentic Italian meal and entertainment. Picazzo�s, 1300 S. Milton Rd., FLAGSTAFF, (928) 527-1370.
3:30 p.m.	Gary Ladd�s Grand Canyon - Lecture by award-winning wilderness photographer whose work has appeared in more than 60 issues of Arizona Highways. Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd., FLAGSTAFF, (928) 774-5213. $. musnaz.org.
5:00 p.m.	Spring Downtown Block - Hosted by the Clarkdale Chamber of Commerce members, neighbors, friends, and families come enjoy a wonderful spring evening in Clarkdale. Music by Johnny Lingo Trio, good food & drink, great music and lots of fun under the lights. 10th St., downtown Clarkdale.
6:30 p.m.	Chocolate Covered Concert for Sedona Alternative School - Family event featuring a Chocolate Fountain; a Chocolate Snack Bar with organic raw cacao; live music by Dave Rentz, Tim Dismang and Tommy Acosta; poetry; Henna Tattoos, face painting, chair massages and more. Proceeds benefit Inspirational Learning Academy, a non-profit children�s academy committed to providing innovative development. Ravenheart, 1370 W. Hwy 89A, near New Frontiers Market, (928) 300-7170. $$
8:00 p.m	Night Viewing at Lowell Observatory - FLAGSTAFF. See May 17, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 20th
10:00 a.m.	Elden Pueblo Days - A site tour of actual excavations, artifact analysis and rabbit stick throw. Learn about archaeology in Flagstaff. Elden Pueblo Ruins Site is an amazing unearth Native American village with prehistoric tools and life ways. Additional tours at noon, 2:00 p.m. _Elden Pueblo,_ Hwy 89 (1 mi north of Flagstaff Mall), FLAGSTAFF, (928) 527-3475. Free
1:00 p.m.	Grand Canyon Lecture: Navajoland - LeRoy DeJolie speaks on the topic Navajoland. Cosponsored by the Grand Canyon Association. Sharlot Hall Museum, PRESCOTT, 415 West Gurley St., (928) 445-3122.
	Solar Telescope Viewing and Observatory Tour - Tour the 110-year-old campus, a multimedia presentation highlighting Lowell's distinguished past, historical discoveries, and current research. Experience the sun safely and up close, see the 16-inch reflecting telescope, the historic 24-inch Clark telescope, the Pluto Discovery Telescope. Add't tour 3 pm daily. Lowell Observatory, 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., FLAGSTAFF, (928) 774-2096. $
3:00 p.m.	Talking With...- Theatre, SEDONA. See May 17, 7:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.	American Red Cross Pet CPR and First Aid Class - Learn how to save your furry friend in an emergency with temporary care until a veterinarian can provide medical care. Topics include breathing and heat emergencies, life threatening bleeding, poisoning, seizures injuries, and disaster evacuation. Cody�s Pet Emporium, 6601 Hwy.179, VOC, (928) 779-5494. $$
Monday, May 21st
11:00 a.m.	Mondays at the Museum - Old-time crafts and skills demonstration: breadmaking, spinning, quilting and soap making, plus more. Today features counted cross stitch. Sedona Heritage Museum, 735 N. Jordan Rd., SEDONA, (928) 282-7038. sedonamuseum.org
6:30 p.m.	Monday Movie Night - Independent, foreign, and classic films shown weekly. Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd., SEDONA, (928) 284-7114. Free.
Tuesday, May 22nd
2:00 p.m.	Ranger Led Park Program - SEDONA. See May 15, 2:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.	Sedona Gem & Mineral Society - Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd., SEDONA, (928) 282-7114.
Wednesday, May 23^rd
8:00 a.m.	Guided Bird Walk - SEDONA. See May 16, 8:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.	Writer's Critique - Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd., SEDONA, (928) 282 -7714.
6:30 p.m.	Friends of the Forest Speaker Series - Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd., SEDONA, (928) 282 -7714.
Thursday, May 24th
10:00 a.m.	Guided Nature Walk - SEDONA. See May 17, 10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.	Stitchery Club - Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd., SEDONA, (928) 282 -7114.
7:00 p.m.	Verde Valley Archeology Society - Sedona Public Library, 3250 White Bear Rd., SEDONA, (928) 284-7114
7:30 p.m.	Talking With...- Theatre, SEDONA. See May 17, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 25th
6:00 p.m.	Movies on the Square - FLAGSTAFF. See May 17, 6:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.	Talking With...- Theatre, SEDONA. See May 17, 7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m.	Night Viewing at Lowell Observatory - FLAGSTAFF. See May 17, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 26th
9:00 a.m	Fine Arts & Crafts Festival - Special collection of fine arts & crafts. Wheeler Park, 212 W. Aspen Ave., FLAGSTAFF, (602) 789-7222. dixiegreenpromotions.cm.
	Griffiths Springs Walk - A beautiful, easy walk along one of Flagstaff�s enjoyable riparian areas. Griffiths Springs. 7 miles south of Flagstaff on Hwy. 89, (928) 527-8240. fs.fed.us/r3/coconino.
10:00 a.m.	Living History - Visit with living history interpreters as Arizona's frontier era comes alive in the 1867 Schoolhouse, 1864 Fort Misery and 1870s Ranch House. Pioneer Living Area, Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley St., PRESCOTT, (928) 445-3122 ext. 12.
1:00 p. m.	The Zuni Origin Story - Presented by Curtis Quam, born and raised at Zuni, NM, Museum Technician for the A'shiwi A'wan Museum and Heritage Center, focuses on Zuni beliefs about their emergence from Mother Earth within the Grand Canyon, their migration through the Colorado Plateau to Halona, Zuni, NM. Quam discusses European contact, post contact history, arrival of Americans. The influence of ethnographers, anthropologists, and archaeologists on A'shiwi life, using images from the museum�s Zuni exhibit. Museum of Northern Az, 2300 N. Fort Valley Rd., FLAGSTAFF, (928) 779-3827.
2:00 p.m.	Memorial Day Celebration - A memorial plaque dedication (2:00) complete with a military color guard and Air Force fly-over. An old fashioned country fair with games and food vendors (3:00 -5:00). Chili and pie contests. Cottonwood Community Band playing patriotic music on the Barbara Antonsen Memorial Park stage from 5-7:00 p.m. Posse Ground Community Park. SEDONA, (928) 282-3113.
7:00 p.m.	Community Builders: The Riordan Families of Flagstaff - In 1884, Matt Riordan take over the largest lumber co. in the region. His two younger brothers followed The mill produced ponderosa pine products: lumber, railroad ties, mining timbers, fruit packing boxes, etc. They were successful and took leading roles in Flagstaff's development of a strong infrastructure. The younger brothers' home remains to tell their story, preserved as an historic house museum it provides opportunity for future generations to experience a small part of the Riordans' story. Presented by Kathy Farretta, M.A., Park Ranger, Riordan Mansion State Historic Park, 409 W. Riordan Rd., FLAGSTAFF, (928) 779-4395. $
7:30 p.m.	Talking With...- Theatre, SEDONA. See May 17, 7:30 p.m.
8:00 p.m	Night Viewing at Lowell Observatory - FLAGSTAFF. See May 17, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 27th
9:00 a.m	Fine Arts & Crafts Festival - FLAGSTAFF. See May 26, 9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.	Flagstaff Historic Walking Tour - Local historians and authors Richard and Sherry Mangum, in period costume, lead a 90-minute tour back into the colorful early days of Flagstaff. Limited to 60 people; reserve your spot! Starts at the Flagstaff Visitor Center, 1 E Route 66, FLAGSTAFF, (928) 774-8800.
1:00 p.m.	Solar Telescope Viewing and Observatory Tour - FLAGSTAFF. See May 20, 1:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.	Talking With...- Theatre, SEDONA. See May 17, 7:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.	Be Red Cross Ready - Prepare for wildfire season by getting Red Cross Ready. Make a family plan, build a kit and be informed. Learn three simple steps so your family will be able to evacuate on a moment�s notice. Cody�s Pet Emporium, 6601 Hwy.179, VOC, (928) 779-5494. $$
7:00 p.m.	Memorial Day Weekend Star Fest - Featured presentation: Dinosaurs, plankton and asteroids, the science of mass extinction. Plus observatory tour, see May 20, 1:00 p.m. Lowell Observatory, 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., FLAGSTAFF, (928) 233-3211. $. lowell.edu.
Monday, May 28th
9:00 a.m	Fine Arts & Crafts Festival - FLAGSTAFF. See May 26, 9:00 a.m.
	Leroux Springs Historical Walk - Explore part of Flagstaff�s early history at Leroux Springs and the John W. Young cabin. Easy walk sponsored by the NPS/USFS. Meet at the Arizona Snowbowl parking lot 1 mile up Snowbowl Rd., FLAGSTAFF, (928) 526-1157, ext. 273. fs.fed.us/r3/coconino.
	Lowell Observatory Birthday - Celebrating the founding of Lowell on this date in 1894. Plus observatory tour, see May 20, 1:00 p.m. Lowell Observatory, 1400 W. Mars Hill Rd., FLAGSTAFF, (928) 233-3211. $. lowell.edu.
11:00 a.m.	Mondays at the Museum - SEDONA. See May 21, 11:00 a.m. Today features spinning .
6:30 p.m.	Monday Movie Night - SEDONA. See May 21, 6:30 p.m
Tuesday, May 29th
2:00 p.m.	Ranger Led Park Program - SEDONA. See May 15, 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 30th
8:00 a.m.	Guided Bird Walk - SEDONA. See May 16, 8:00 a.m
9:00 a.m.	Forces of Nature Walk - Forces of Nature Trail. Sponsored by NPS/USFS. Meet behind the Methodist Church on 4th St., FLAGSTAFF, (928) 527-8240, fs.fed.us/r3/coconino.
9:30 a.m.	"Behind The Scenes" - Have some coffee and learn about volunteer opportunities. Sedona Heritage Museum, 735 N. Jordan Rd., SEDONA, (928) 282-7038.
6:30 p.m.	Moonlight Hike - A naturalist-led interpretive program on the park's beautiful trails. Enjoy the sunset and moonrise from an overlook and return by the light of the moon. Prepare for a cool night and bring water. Visitor Center at Please. Red Rock State Park, SEDONA, (928) 282-6907. $
Thursday, May 31st
10:00 a.m.	Guided Nature Walk - SEDONA. See May 17, 10:00 a.m
6:00 p.m.	Full Moon Bat Programs - Enjoy an educational presentation before venturing to the pond to observe feeding habits of local bats at dusk. Learn about echolocations and other cool bat adaptations. The Arboretum, 3.8 miles south on Woody Mt. Rd., FLAGSTAFF, (928) 774-1442. $
6:30 p.m.	Moonlight Hike- SEDONA. See May 30, 6:30 p.m
Friday, June1st
5:00 p.m.	1st Friday Evening in the Galleries - Sponsored by the Sedona Gallery Association featuring special events at several of Sedona's finest galleries. For information on the featured galleries, call (928) 282-3809. sedonartscenter.com.
6:00 p.m.	Movies on the Square - FLAGSTAFF. See May 17, 6:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.	First Friday Art Walk - Stroll through the art galleries of historic downtown, talk to the artists, feast on appetizers, and view incredible art. Starts at The Artists Gallery, 17 San Francisco Ave., FLAGSTAFF, (928) 773-0958.
	Contra Dance - Band: Loose Ends. Caller: Becky Nankivel. No partner required. Lesson 7:30 p.m. Dance 8:00 p.m. Activity Center, 824 E. Gurley St., PRESCOTT, (928) 445-3122. $
	Night Viewing at Lowell Observatory - FLAGSTAFF. See May 17, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 2nd
10:00 a.m.	34th Annual Folk Arts Fair - Demonstration and show on horseshoeing, woodcarving, quilting, sheep shearing, carding, dyeing, spinning and weaving wool, military equipment, antique photography and printing, blacksmithing, and tin punching. Fiddle bands, folksingers, cloggers, and contra dancers. Many hands-on opportunities to try crafts from Arizona's Territorial period. Not a crafts fair. Sharlot Hall Museum grounds, 415 West Gurley ST., PRESCOTT, (928) 445-3122.
	Ranger Guided Ledge Hike - Join a Ranger for a two-mile strenuous guided hike to explore ancient ruins and discover the history of Walnut Canyon. Reservations required. Walnut Canyon National Monument, 3 Walnut Canyon Rd. FLAGSTAFF, (928) 526-3367_. $
	19th Annual Flagstaff Wool Festival - Features sheep shearing, a variety of goats, alpacas and sheep, spinning and weaving and textile crafts. Textile yarn, roving, fleece and tool vendors. Pioneer Museum, 340 N. Fort Valley Rd., FLAGSTAFF, (928) 774-6272.
	Artists� Marketplace - Watercolors, acrylic and oil paintings, mixed media collage, fiber arts, photography, sculpture, pottery, jewelry and more. Food and entertainment. Coconino Center for the Arts, 2300 N. Fort Valley Rd., FLAGSTAFF, (928) 779-3827. Flagstaffarts.org.
1:30 p.m.	"Voices of the Verde" - Local actor Michael Peach weaves humor, song, cowboy poetry, and historical narrative into an informative and entertaining experience, bringing to life General George Crook, Bear Howard, The Thompsons, and other pioneers and characters of our past. Sedona Heritage Museum, 735 N. Jordan Rd., SEDONA, (928) 282-7038.
5:00 p.m.	Jerome Art Walk - Our long and rich tradition as a respected art colony is as vibrant as ever. The self guided art tour is the perfect night to meet artists, stroll the winding streets of Jerome, and welcome the warm weather. See story in this issue of RRR. jeromeartwalk.com
5:30 p.m.	Arboretum Summer Concert � Bring a blanket, bring a picnic dinner, and enjoy the garden and view of the San Francisco Peaks under the shade of the pines while listening to live music. The Arboretum, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd., FLAGSTAFF, (928) 774-1442. $
8:00 p.m.	Night Viewing at Lowell Observatory - FLAGSTAFF. See May 17, 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 3rd
10:00 a.m.	19th Annual Flagstaff Wool Festival - FLAGSTAFF. See June 2, 10:00 a.m.
	Ranger Guided Cabin Walk - An easy 2 mile guided walk to discover the history of the Monument and visit the 100 year old Ranger cabin. Reservations required. Walnut Canyon National Monument, 3 Walnut Canyon Rd., FLAGSTAFF, (928) 526-3367_. $
	Artists� Marketplace - FLAGSTAFF. See June 2, 10:00 a.m.
1:00 p.m.	Solar Telescope Viewing and Observatory Tour - FLAGSTAFF. See May 20, 1:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m.	Close Encounters of the Reptilian Kind - Dennis Jex's mixes fun and education, slide presentations and live snakes used to enhance your �up close and personal� experience. Learn how to treat and avoid a snakebite. Learn about snakes that eat termites, snakes that eat scorpions, centipedes, cockroaches and other insects. Learn if Mohave Green rattlesnakes are common in Sedona. Red Rock State Park, SEDONA, (928) 282-6907. $
	Mountain Dance - Presented by Canyon Dance Academy. Great choreography, music and costumes. Coconino High School Auditorium, 2801 N. Izabel St., FLAGSTAFF, (928) 774-3937. $ canyondance.org. Additional show at 7:00 p.m.
Monday, June 4th
1:00 a.m.	Mondays at the Museum - SEDONA. See May 21, 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, June 5th
2:00 p.m.	Ranger Led Park Program - SEDONA. See May 15, 2:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.	Monday Movie Night - SEDONA. See May 21, 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, June 6th
8:00 a.m.	Guided Bird Walk - SEDONA. See May 16, 8:00 a.m.
5:30 p.m.	Concert in the Park - Bring your friends, family and blankets for live music, kids activities and lots of fun. Wheeler Park, 212 W. Aspen Ave., FLAGSTAFF, (928) 779-7690. Free. flagstaff.az.gov.
Thursday, June 7th
10:00 a.m.	Guided Nature Walk - SEDONA. See May 17, 10:00 a.m.
Friday, June 8th
5:00 p.m.	23rd Annual Grand Fiesta del Barrio Fajitia Cook Off - Loads of great food from many local restaurant, mariachis, Latino band, folkorico dancers, art contests, and nighttime dancing. Wheeler Park, FLAGSTAFF, (928) 526-8270_. $
6:00 p.m.	Movies on the Square - FLAGSTAFF. See May 17, 6:00 p.m.

7:30 p.m.	Man of La Mancha - Flagstaff Light Opera Company presents the Broadway musical on the story of Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes. Sinagua High School, 3950 E Butler Ave., FLAGSTAFF, (928) 774-9287. $$
8:00 p.m.	Night Viewing at Lowell Observatory - FLAGSTAFF. See May 17, 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 9th
10:00 a.m.	Living History - PRESCOTT. See May 26, 10:00 a.m.
	Flagstaff Historic Walking Tour - FLAGSTAFF. See May 27, 10:00 a.m.
	Free Blood Pressure Clinic - SEDONA. See May 19, 11:00 a.m.
11:00 p.m.	23rd Annual Grand Fiesta del Barrio Fajitia Cook Off - FLAGSTAFF. See June 8, 5:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m.	Grand Canyon: The Ever-Changing Light - Arizona Highways� director of photography Peter Ensenberger shares his 23 years as a freelance photography of landscape, wildlife and portrait. Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd., FLAGSTAFF, (928) 774-5213. $. musnaz.org.
6:00 p.m.	Tsunami on the Square: Skitmercial Preview Dinner - A sneak preview of this year's theatrical season, includes a banquet-style dinner. Cost, including dinner, is $15. Sharlot Hall Museum Amphitheater, 415 W. Gurley St., PRESCOTT, (928) 445-5540.
7:30 p.m.