Category: Events

City of Flagstaff announces Presidents’ Day Closures

City Hall offices at 211 W. Aspen Ave. will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, Feb. 20, 2023. City Hall offices will reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 21 with hours of 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

City of Flagstaff facilities that are closed on Presidents’ Day include:

East Flagstaff Community Library (3000 N. Fourth St.)
Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library (300 W. Aspen Ave.)
Hal Jensen Recreation Center (2403 N. Izabel St.)
Joe C. Montoya Community and Senior Center (245 N. Thorpe Rd.)

Sedona Arts Center — Check out these upcoming Art Classes and Workshops

Art Classes & Workshops at Sedona Arts Center
Sedona is surrounded by a magical landscape of red rock formations and high desert hills with beautiful Oak Creek meandering through it all. Come experience the Shangri-La of the Southwest, a beautiful learning environment with Art Colony roots going back nearly 100 years.

Click here to see all of our classes and workshops

Economic Collaborative of Northern Arizona (ECoNA)

While northern Arizona is home to many festivals throughout the year, the month of February tends to be a little slower, with much of the region’s tourism dollars coming from out-of-towners looking to ski and play in the snow.

There are a few exceptions to this rule, however.

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: Feb. 6-10, 2023

Emergency contact information may be crucial in case of a natural disaster and/or weather closure notification/event, or other crisis situations. The Grand Canyon Public Affairs Office in conjunction with Grand Canyon Dispatch are beginning to implement a solution towards the goal of enhancing information-sharing and keeping our NPS staff, partners, and residents connected and informed. 

The Everbridge platform will help us achieve this goal by sending real-time texts, emails, and/or calls. The Department of Interior approved this platform in 2019 and many NPS units already use it for notifications. 

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — An opportunity to learn more about CCC&Y

COCONINO COUNTY —
The Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth is focused on root causes and systemic solutions, proactively and boldly taking on challenges with an innovative and inclusive mindset.

We do this by bringing together informed and energized community members to solve problems, impact policy and create solutions that allow every person to realize their full potential.

Click here or on image above to see the full video and learn more about us.

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Flagstaff City – Coconino County Public Library — Happening at Your Library week of 02/06/23

View this email in your browser February 6th, 2023 Connect with your community Announcement Adult & All-Ages Events Youth Events Book Clubs Technology Help To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability, please call 928-213-2331 (Downtown Library) or…

February at the Museum of Northern Arizona

Snow transformed the museum campus last month and each day the sculptural spires of ice hanging from the eaves drip, extend, and even bend in the wind. While nature paints the landscape white, within the museum we have art in a full spectrum of colors, from the rich abstract landscapes of Joella Mahoney to Baje Whitethorne’s rainbow-hued skies and cliffs.

Visiting the museum is a warm respite from the cold outside, and I encourage you to visit us to enjoy our galleries and exhibitions. Winter is my favorite time at the museum because the galleries are often quiet and can be experienced at whatever pace a visitor wishes. I love to spend time in front of favorite works of art or displays to really take them in, and sometimes see them from a new perspective.

Grand Canyon National Park Weekly Wrap-up: Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 2023

This week, the National Park Service (NPS) released details on 2023 investments that will improve access and facilities across the country, enhance climate and fire resilience, and further connect people with their national parks. 

In the coming years, NPS and federal partners will make investments that will support Grand Canyon’s Shuttle Bus Maintenance Facility, Bus Fleet Replacement and Charging Infrastructure project.

The project aligns with the sustainability and climate change goals of converting the federal fleet to zero emission vehicles. It consists of acquiring 10 new battery electric buses (BEB) and 20 new near-zero emission compressed natural gas buses (CNG) to replace the aging fleet; installing charging infrastructure to support the electric buses, including a solar parking canopy; and replacing an obsolete and undersized vehicle maintenance facility.

The NAU Review — NAU celebrates Black History Month, a $6.4M grant to train nurses and redwood resilience

Do you know how Black history has shaped the history of Flagstaff and NAU? Through events, panel discussions and guest speakers, NAU commemorates the legacy, heritage and brilliance of our Black community. During Black History Month, learn about the significant contributions of Black Americans to our community and the United States and gain a greater understanding of how that legacy continues to evolve and affect Black and African Americans today.

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Your membership, donations support the work of CCC&Y

COCONINO COUNTY — We imagine a world where every person lives in peace and is supported by a thriving, resilient community.

The purpose of CCC&Y is bold and your help is needed.

When you become a member of CCC&Y, your financial contribution helps cultivate and strengthen well-informed communities by providing education and resources, bringing stakeholders together, building new systems of communication and more.

CCC&Y is building an inclusive movement of people dedicated to transforming and healing our communities.

Through leadership, education and advocacy. By becoming a member you add your name to an expansive list of individuals, families, businesses and organizations who are igniting collective action that creates better lives for children and families.

Please visit Membership Options

Make an Online Donation 

Remember, CCC&Y is a non-profit organization with a 501(c)(3) status-so your contributions are tax deductible eligible. Please consult your tax professional. 

Sedona Arts Center — FREE EVENT! Celebrate Sedona on Feb. 1

This year, Vision & Sound opens at Celebrate Sedona on February 1 from 4 to 6pm, featuring music by Simply Renee and food by Not Your Routine Poutine. This free performance will also have Vision and Sound artists in attendance, artist demonstrations, and more. Free to the Public, food and beverages for sale, 21 to drink. Celebrate Sedona takes place in Uptown Sedona at Sedona Arts Center.

Coconino Community College — The Comet — ‘Adult Education learners at CCC take free English course’ and more news

FLAGSTAFF — Ana Roman met and became best friends with Montserrat “Montse” Rodriguez when they worked together at a Flagstaff restaurant. Rodriguez needed help studying for her United States citizenship exam that she was preparing for, and Roman was happy to help.

After Rodriguez passed her citizenship test with flying colors, the two young women continued taking English Language Acquisition for Adults courses in the Adult Education program at Coconino Community College. Successful in their studies, they were awarded a grant that allowed them to take a course at the college free of charge.

They chose ENG 101A, and they both passed their first official college course, and now the two are considering continuing down the college path.

“I was so scared,” Rodriguez said. “We were with students so young, so bright, who spoke English their whole lives. This class has taken me out of my comfort zone. This is a first step.”

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: Jan. 23-27, 2023

Winter safety tips!

South Entrance Station

We have received multiple reports of park employees and/or residents driving through the south entrance station without stopping. As a reminder, when the bypass lane is closed or inaccessible due to snow, all vehicles are required to come to a full and complete stop when driving through any of the lanes of the entrance station. A failure to stop is not only hazardous but could result in a serious accident to employees who routinely move between booths.

Parking – Safety Concern

Please do not park vehicles on roadways.
Vehicles parked inappropriately compound already hazardous conditions and they impede the plowing of roadways.
Please use designated parking areas.

Sedona Arts Center — Vision & Sound: SYMPOSIUM – Feb 10-11

Vision & Sound creates an educational experience and environment that broadens the understanding and appreciation of African American art, music, film, and literary works for multigenerational and multicultural audiences. We strive to build supportive relationships to encourage cultural equity throughout Arizona and beyond – recognizing that professional American artists of African descent are too often overlooked.

Discover Flagstaff — Celebrate National Plan for Vacation/Staycation Day on January 31!

Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email Jan. 26-Feb. 1 This Week’s Highlights Discover Flagstaff publishes Flagstaff 365 Happenings on a weekly basis to highlight local events happening in and around Flagstaff. “Flag Happs” is distributed throughout Downtown Flagstaff, displayed in kiosks and storefronts, and…

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: Jan. 16-20, 2023

Winter storm recap; additional storm system will move through Thursday evening into Friday

Winter weather has yet again hit us hard on the South Rim, and even more so on the North Rim. As of Tuesday, the North Rim has received more than 72 inches of snow for the winter season. As of Thursday morning, State Route 64/Desert View Drive has reopened; Hermit Road remains closed. Please continue to check the Dispatch Roads Line at 928-638-7496 for the latest road conditions and closure updates.

As we continue to dig ourselves out of the accumulated snow, conditions will improve with another fast-moving storm system Thursday evening into Friday, likely bringing another 3-5 inches of additional accumulation.

This amount of snow removal requires all hands-on deck. Please help us acknowledge the continued hard work of NPS and concessionaire road and trail crews as they remove snow from roads, trails, and sidewalks throughout the park. Additionally, our interpretation and visitor and resource protection staff have assisted in snow removal and aiding stranded and unprepared visitors.

Thank you all for your continued efforts; your work has not gone unnoticed!

African Diaspora Advisory Council Accepting Entries for Black History Month Essay and Art Contest

The Coconino County African Diaspora Advisory Council (ADAC) is now accepting entries for its Black History Month Essay and Art Contest. 

The contest is open to all elementary through high school students in Coconino County including homeschooled students. Submissions will center around the theme of “Black Examples of Courage and Resilience” and must be received by February 10. 

“We’ve hosted the Black History Month essay contest at least 11 years, and this is our second year with the addition of the art contest,” said ADAC Chair Khara House. “Last year students really seemed to connect with the ability to express themselves in multiple ways, so we look forward to seeing what they bring to the theme. I’m excited to see and read what the students of Coconino County will offer this year.”

The NAU Review — Read the most popular stories of 2022, NAU’s efforts to protect our water and learn how to get over your resolution hump

2022 was a year of missions to space, inspiring stories of achievement despite the odds, game-changing research, creating new ways to help Arizonans go to college and putting a local spin on global issues. Check out The NAU Review’s top 10 most-read stories of last year, plus a few favorites that we just can’t stop thinking about.

Coconino County Board of Supervisors Recognizes Survivors and Victims of Holocaust with Official Proclamation

At their first meeting of the new year the Coconino County Board of Supervisors (Board) took time to acknowledge the upcoming International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, 2023 and unanimously approved a first-of-its-kind proclamation to recognize and honor the memories of victims and survivors and bring awareness to the historic atrocity of the Holocaust to successive generations. 

Board of Supervisors Designates January as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month

At the Jan. 10, 2023 special session of the Coconino County Board of Supervisors, the Board unanimously approved a proclamation to designate January as Human Trafficking Awareness and Prevention Month in Coconino County.

According to the US State Department, Arizona is a hub for illicit activity and a transit point for labor and sex trafficking due to our state’s geographic location and network of Interstate freeways. Locally, in the past five years various law enforcement and victim service agencies have encountered over 600 confirmed victims of human trafficking. Furthermore, numerous sting operations during that time have identified almost 500 individuals suspected of attempting to purchase sex with an underage victim.  

“The exploitation of human beings for sex trafficking is a terrible crime and we must raise awareness and educate ourselves on this matter so that we can take action to end this travesty. This is an issue that affects all of our communities,” commented Chair of the Board Patrice Horstman. 

Sedona Arts Center — This Weekend! Out of the Fire Exhibition and Sale

Student Ceramic Exhibition & Sale
January 20 – 22, 2023
Opens Friday! January 20, 2023 from 4pm to 6pm
Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday, 12 to 5pm
Special Exhibitions Gallery in the Historic Art Barn

A ceramic exhibition and sale
featuring work from our advanced students and faculty.

Grand Canyon Weekly Wrap-up: Jan. 9-13, 2023

Winter Weather Returns; National Weather Service issues Travel Risk for impending weekend storm

According to the National Weather Service-Flagstaff, winter weather returns to the area this weekend, with periods of heavy snowfall likely beginning Saturday night across the high country. Snow levels will gradually fall from 6000–7000 feet Saturday evening to 4000–5000 feet Tuesday. One to two feet of snow is possible in the high country by the end of next week.

Prepare for an extended period of poor travel conditions next week!

REMEMBER – PLEASE KEEP ROADWAYS CLEAR OF VEHICLES; PARK IN YOUR DRIVEWAY AND FOR THOSE ON APACHE ST, PARK IN THE ALLEY. ALLEYS AND RESIDENTIAL ROADWAYS WILL BE PLOWED

Feb. 2 — Spruce Wash/ Museum Flood Area Community Meeting

The City of Flagstaff invites residents impacted by post-wildfire flooding in the Spruce Wash/ Museum Flood Area to a community meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Flagstaff City Hall (211 W Aspen Ave). During the meeting, City staff will discuss planned long-term mitigations in the area and take questions from residents.

This community meeting is specifically targeted towards residents who live in the Paradise, Grandview and Sunnyside neighborhoods. This meeting will not provide information on flooding impacts in west Flagstaff, Doney Park, or Timberline. 

Feb. 10 — Accent, Premier International A Cappella Group, to Perform at Northern Arizona University’s Jazz Madrigal Festival

The annual Northern Arizona University Vocal Jazz Madrigal Festival will take place February 9 and 10. It is one of the largest festivals of its kind in the United States and features special guest clinicians and over 140 high school ensembles from Arizona and nearby states. The two-day festival includes a concert featuring the Accent, one of the premier popular vocal ensembles in the world, alongside NAU’s Shrine of the Ages Choir on February 9 and 10 @ 7:30 PM in Ardrey Auditorium.

Through Feb. 12 — Theatrikos presents ‘A Doll’s House, Part 2 — A new take on an old masterpiece’

Theatrikos brings the most frequently licensed show of 2019 to the Flagstaff stage: A Doll’s House, Part 2.

“The original A Doll’s House by Henrik Ibsen is a classic and Ibsen is considered as one of the fathers of Modern Drama. It is required reading for all who are interested in Modern Theatre.

Postponed due to predicted inclement weather — Feb. 23 — City and NAU host first Neighborhood Partnership Coalition meeting

Residents of the La Plaza Vieja and Southside neighborhoods are invited to attend the first Neighborhood Partnership Coalition (NPC) meeting on Thursday, Feb. 23, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the Murdoch Community Center. Hosted by the City of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona University, staff will share updates relevant to the two neighborhoods and engage in related discussions with attendees.

Through Feb. 24 — NAU presents Made Here: A Juried Student Exhibition

Northern Arizona University will host Made Here, a juried student exhibition in the Beasley Gallery within the Performing and Fine Arts building, February 9 through February 24. The Beasley Gallery will host a free public opening of Made Here on February 9 at 5-7 p.m.

This exhibition is an annual competition open to all students enrolled in coursework in the School of Art. Jurors from outside the institution select the works for the exhibit and choose distinctive awards. Student artists and designers working in all media and art disciplines are included.

Feb. 24, 25 — Flagstaff Mall to present ‘Keep the Love Flowing Blood Drive’

We are in desperate need of blood donors for our February 24th and 25th Blood Drive here at Flagstaff Mall!!

Join us for a community blood drive Friday, February 24, from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm & Saturday, February 25, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

Located at the Flagstaff Mall Retail Suite A03 by JCPenney Mall Entrance

Advanced appointments are encouraged!

March 3, 4, 5 — NAU Theatre presents The Long Christmas Ride Home, a play of contradictions

The Long Christmas Ride Home is written by Pulitzer-winning playwright Paula Vogel and directed by Kathleen M. McGeever. This play of contradictions uses puppets, yet it is not written for children; it is framed by a holiday trip home but is not meant as a Christmas story.

The play presents the family using human actors and puppets inspired by traditional Japanese bunraku puppetry, or as Vogel is quoted saying, “one Westerner’s misunderstanding of bunraku.” The puppets represent the children in some scenes, while the puppeteers themselves take over as the grown children in others.

March 4 — Bilingual report — APS, Chicano por la CAUSA to present Utility Assistance Event in Flagstaff

APS and  Chicano por la CAUSA will present Utility Assistance Event from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at 201 E. Birch Ave., Suite 7, Flagstaff

APS UTILITY ASSISTANCE IS AN INCOME BASED PROGRAM AND REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING ELIGIBILITY DOCUMENTS

March 31. April 1 — City And County to host public scenario planning workshops for the Flagstaff Regional Plan 2045

The City of Flagstaff and Coconino County will be hosting four public workshops centered around how we can plan for multiple possible future scenarios, including potential uncertainties, as part of updating the Flagstaff Regional Plan. This is a critical opportunity to help ensure the Regional Plan 2045 is a successful tool no matter what the future holds.

March 31 through April 2 — The Northern Arizona Book Festival is Back

The Northern Arizona Book Festival returns March 30 – April 2, 2023 with live and virtual programming for all ages, including readings from multiple local and regional authors, poetry slams, workshops, and a day of interactive activities and live performances for all ages in Heritage Square.

This year, we are proud to present a multitude of different authors as well as literary presses in a walkable downtown festival with many more in person events.

We will kick off the festival Thursday night, March 30 with Northern Arizona University’s Creative Writing Program MFA Reading Series, Cinder Skies. On Friday, March 31st we will resume events in the afternoon with both local and nationally renowned authors in several events, including an author meet and greet,featured readings, and an open mic

March 31 through April 2 — New Carpa Theater Co. in Phoenix presents ‘The Two Souls of Cesar Chavez’

New Carpa Theater Co. in Phoenix presents “The Two Souls of Cesar Chavez,” March 31 – April 2, at the Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center.

Set in 1993 on the last night of Chavez’s life, this new one-man show is written & performed by James E. Garcia and directed by Billy Ramsey.

Chavez was born in Yuma, Arizona, March 31, 1927, and lived on a nearby farm until his parents lost their family homestead to a local bank. Forced from their property, the Chavez family became migrant farmworkers. He died on the morning of April 23, 1993 in San Luis, Arizona, not far from the family homestead where he was born.

April 22 — Literacy Center presents Adult Mountain Spelling Bee Bash

Join us for our 26th annual mountain spelling bee from 5:00 – 9:00 at High Country Conference Center! 

Celebrate with us and support access to literacy for all members of our community. There will be dinner, drinks, games, raffles, auctions, and of course, the bee competition! Tickets are $55 and all proceeds go to supporting our mission here at TLC!

May 3 — Sedona Arts Center — Free Performance by Guitarras Latinas during ‘Celebrate Sedona’

FREE EVENT
Celebrate Sedona!
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
4–6pm at Sedona Arts Center

Sponsored by: City of Sedona

Music by Guitarras Latinas
Food Truck, Artist Demonstrations, Beer and Wine for Sale
SAC Ceramics Department Demos & Sale
PLUS! A Special Exhibition: ¡Qué Hermoso!

This Celebrate Sedona takes place from 4 to 6pm, featuring music by Guitarras Latinas, and inlcudes a food truck, beer and wine for sale, and demonstrating artists. This free performance takes place along side a new Special Exhibition ¡Qué Hermoso! Celebrating Latinx cultural identity and traditions.

Celebrate Sedona takes place in Uptown Sedona at Sedona Arts Center.
FREE TO THE PUBLIC – Food & Beverage for Sale, FREE ADMISSION, 21 to Drink

May 6 — NAU Choral Studies presents Spring Festival of Choirs & Abya Yala at NAU

NAU Choral Studies will present Spring Festival of Choirs & “Abya Yala — The Land in Its Fullness,” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 6 at Ardrey Memorial Auditorium, Northern Arizona University.

With the support of the Kitt Fund for Musical Excellence and in collaboration with Latin American Studies, Chilean composer Freddy Vilches and his Matices Latin Ensemble will be in residence for a series of public performances.

May 7 — NAU Choral Studies presents Spring Festival of Choirs & Abya Yala in Mesa

MESA — NAU Choral Studies will present Spring Festival of Choirs & “Abya Yala — The Land in Its Fullness,” at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 7 at First United Methodist Church Mesa, 15 E. First Ave., Mesa.

With the support of the Kitt Fund for Musical Excellence and in collaboration with Latin American Studies, Chilean composer Freddy Vilches and his Matices Latin Ensemble will be in residence for a series of public performances.

Through June 17 — Grand Canyon National Park hosts 33rd annual Grand Canyon Star Party

The thirty-third annual Grand Canyon Star Party will be held through Saturday, June 17, 2023, on both the South and North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. National parks such as Grand Canyon are protective havens for some of the last remaining dark skies in the United States.  

The event is sponsored by the National Park Service, Grand Canyon Conservancy, the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, and the Saguaro Astronomy Club of Phoenix. Numerous telescopes will offer views of planets Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars, as well as double stars, star clusters, nebulae, and distant galaxies. By day, keep an eye out for solar telescopes pointed at the sun. Weather permitting, expect spectacular views of the universe! 

June 17 — Tickets available for La Septima Banda and Freddy Vega Jr. with Decreto Norte concert at the Pepsi Amphitheater in Flagstaff

Tickets are now available for La Septima Banda and Freddy Vega Jr. with Decreto Norte concert on Saturday, June 17 at the Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthil County Park, Flagstaff.

Originally from Guamúchil Sinaloa, La Séptima Banda (formed in 1994), is made up of 19 talented, charismatic, simple and musically inspired members who manage a festive, happy and brave style to perfection. Today they have positioned themselves within the first places of the radial popularity lists and within the public taste in both Mexico and the United States.

Aug. 14 — City of Flagstaff hosts event celebrating Indigenous Code Talkers Day

FLAGSTAFF — The City of Flagstaff will celebrate Indigenous Code Talkers Day with an event on Monday, Aug. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Aquaplex Community Room (1702 N. Fourth St). Members of the public are welcome to attend.

The event will feature a variety of speakers, including Keynote Speaker Ms. Jamescita Peshlakai, U.S. Army Veteran, Persian Gulf War, former Arizona State Senator, former member of the Arizona House of Representatives, and member of the Navajo Nation. The event will also feature youth ambassadors and the Yoyhoyan Hopi youth dance group, which will provide a cultural share. A pre-event 2K honor walk/run (in-person/hybrid) will be held near the Aquaplex at 8:30 a.m. 

Aug. 20 — 12th Annual Flagstaff Symphony Guild Home Tour!

How the Home Tour works:
A self-driving tour of some of Flagstaff’s finest homes with live music by symphony musicians at each home. All proceeds support the concerts, education and community outreach programs of the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra.
You’ll walk through five beautiful homes, from historic Downtown Flagstaff to several of the exclusive golf and ranch communities. Each residence showcases unique features and captivating stories, creating an unforgettable journey through Flagstaff’s past and present.
Purchase advance tickets on the event website here. You’ll receive the Tour Program one day before the event at the email account you used to register. Need help? Reply to this email or call Stephanie Stallings at (928) 774-5107.

Aug. 25 — Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias: Back on Tour at the Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill, Flagstaff

Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is one of America’s most successful stand-up comedians performing to sold-out concerts around the world. He is also one of the most watched comedians on YouTube with almost a billion views and has over 25 million fans across social media.

Aug. 26 — Sedona Arts Center — Art Supply Swap Meet this Saturday!

Do you have new or gently used art supplies that you no longer need and you’ve been trying to figure out what to do with them?

Are you wanting to jump start your creative practice and need a refresh on your art supplies?

Are you looking for an opportunity to meet fellow artists?

Then the Art Supply Swap Meet is for you!

Sept. 2 — Mayan Winds Coffee Shop in Flagstaff to present First Saturday of Month Lecture and Workshop

FLAGSTAFF — Mayan Winds Coffee Shop in Flagstaff will present First Saturday of Month Lecture and Workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2 at 2144 N. 4th St., Flagstaff.

We will be bagging organic teas, mistick herbs and blessing plants. Please come and have fresh coffee on the house.

Sept. 30 — Coconino County Presents 19th Annual Sustainable Building Tour

Coconino County’s Sustainability Division is pleased to present the 19th Annual Sustainable Building Tour this month as part of the Flagstaff Festival of Science.

The theme for this year’s tour is The Diverse World of Sustainable Building. The free community tour will be held completely in person on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.