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And on the Flagstaff Patch calendar - Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness

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In today's newsletter:

  • Which Flagstaff spots make Route 66's 100th birthday unforgettable?
  • How much more are Flagstaff drivers paying at the pump now?
  • What does Arizona's newest LDS temple mean for Flagstaff's own plans?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 75 and low of 42 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 73, low: 42.
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 72 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. America's most storied highway turns 100 (miamiherald.com) — Flagstaff takes center stage in this Route 66 centennial travel piece, highlighting Lowell Observatory, the Museum of Northern Arizona, and the city's Dark Sky stargazing as must-do experiences. It also spotlights the I Heart Pluto Festival, Grand Canyon day trips, and retro Route 66 lodging, giving locals and visitors fresh ideas for exploring Flagstaff's science, culture, and history.
   

2. Gas prices dipped slightly in Arizona last week (kpho.com) — Gas prices in Arizona dipped slightly last week, but Flagstaff drivers are still paying among the highest in the state at about $4.90 per gallon, second only to Scottsdale. The report, based on AAA data, shows Arizona's average remains well above many other states, with diesel prices especially elevated compared to a year ago.
   

3. Preliminary Work on the Yuma Arizona Temple to Begin (churchofjesuschrist.org) — Work is about to begin on utility and infrastructure preparation for the new Yuma Arizona Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with design still underway and no groundbreaking date set. For Flagstaff residents, the update also confirms that a Flagstaff temple is among eight other Arizona temples operating, announced, or under construction, underscoring the church's growing statewide presence.
   

4. Flagstaff man drowns at Lake Havasu, officials say (azfamily.com) — A 51-year-old Flagstaff man, Mark Keyes, died after being found unconscious in the water at Lake Havasu, despite CPR efforts by deputies and medical crews. Mohave County officials say the drowning remains under investigation, and no further details have been released yet about what led to the tragedy.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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