Buy locally made unique gifts at Santa's Stocking Bazaar event (December 4, 2010)

Here's a fun way to finish up your gift buying and support local artisans: Santa's Stocking Bazaar. The event is Saturday, December 4, 2010 from 9a-3p at the Thorpe Park Community & Senior Center (245 N. Thorpe Rd.).

Free winter skating event for all who donate winter jackets or clothing (Dec 11, 2010)

Enjoy an afternoon of free skating while helping others in the community.
The Jay Lively Activity Center (1650 N. Turquoise Dr.) is having a free winter skating event for everyone who donates a winter jacket or clothing item from 1-5pm on Saturday, December 11, 2010. Other folks can join in the fun for $8 per person (for admission and skate rental).

Free event: Flagstaff holiday party (December 17, 2010)

Enjoy a free holiday party for the whole family at the Cogdill Recreation Center.
The event takes place Friday, December 17, 2010 from 4-6pm at 301 S. Paseo Del Flag.
There will be cookies, games and more.

Free event: Meet Santa and more at 2010 Flagstaff Winter Wonderland (December 3, 2010)

On Friday, December 3, 2010 Flagstaff Recreation Services kicks off the holiday season with their annual Winter Wonderland event.
The park will be lit at 6pm. Afterward, children can visit with Santa Claus, make a craft project and ride the holiday train to the library for special readings of the Polar Express.
The event is free and runs from 6-8pm at Wheeler Park (212 W. Aspen Ave.).

Poll: Favorite Flagstaff restaurants to take the kids

What's you favorite Flagstaff restaurant (locally owned or regional chain - not like McDonalds, etc) to visit with your kids? One they ask to go to and you also enjoy - for both food and atmosphere?
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Free event: Make holiday cards to brighten seniors holidays (Nov 22 & Dec 14, 2010)

Get together with other families for some free holiday fun.
Go to the Cogdill Recreation Center (301 S. Paseo Del Flag) to make holiday cards for residents of Loyalton.
This is a fun free crafts that all ages can do together. You can make cards on November 22 and December 14, both days at 4pm.

Ice skating lessons set to kick off from 2010-2011 season in Flagstaff

Learn how to ice skate this winter at Flagstaff's Jay Lively Activity Center.
Lessons are held on Wednesday evenings in 40 minute sessions for four weeks. The cost is $35 per session for Snowshoe Hares, Pandas, Penguins and Hockey lessons and $45 for adult lessons.
Helmets are recommended for all skaters 6 and under.
Find a complete schedule of class dates and times as well as registration info at the city's website.