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Around the Rim: week of Jan. 5

Grand Canyon and Tusayan community wellness meetings

Bi-monthly community wellness meetings occurs the first and third Wednesday of every month between 2:30-3:30 p.m. The public is welcome to provide updates they’d like to share or ask questions or concerns regarding wellness and safety for the Grand Canyon community. Contact the Grand Canyon Public Affairs Office ahead of time to provide updates but are unable to attend the meeting at grca_public_affairs@nps.gov. Meeting Dial-in: 605-472-5380, Access Code: 639046.

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous is offered at the Grand Canyon Recreation Center in Grand Canyon Village on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. More information is available from Kenny B. at (541) 324-5573.

Call for local artists

Beginning in January, the Grand Canyon Recreation Center will be exhibiting local artwork. A section of the Community Rec. Center will be dedicated to this monthly exhibit. Artists must be able to display 6-10 pieces. For the month of January, a local photographer will be displaying photos of nature he’s captured while backpacking. His 12-piece exhibit will begin Jan. 6. More information or to reserve a spot contact the Rec Center at (928) 638-3389.

Walnut Canyon Trip Jan. 7

A trip to Walnut Canyon is being offered Jan. 7 from the Grand Canyon Rec. Center. The cost is $37.50, which includes admission. More information is available from the Rec Center at (928) 638-3389.

Ping Pong & Pool Tourney Jan. 11

A Ping Pong & Pool Tourney will be held Jan. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Grand Canyon Rec. Center. More information is available from the Rec Center at (928) 638-3389.

Nordic Skiing Jan. 12

On Jan. 12, a Nordic Skiing trip will be offered by the Grand Canyon Recreation Center. The cost is $40.50 and includes admission. More information is available from the Rec Center at (928) 638-3389.

Cliff Castle Casino Trip Jan. 14

The Grand Canyon Recreation Center is offering a trip to Cliff Castle Casino Jan. 14. The cost is $26.75. More information is available from the Rec Center at (928) 638-3389.

NPS headquarters under construction

The NPS Headquarters building will be undergoing construction. According to NPS, the project will be ongoing until June 2022.

Saturday night movie Jan. 8

On Jan. 8, the Grand Canyon Recreation Center will be showing No Time To Die (PG-13) at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be available. More information is available from the Rec Center at (928) 638-3389.

Yoga at Grand Canyon Rec Center

Yoga with Samantha is offered at the Grand Canyon Recreation Center in Grand Canyon Village on Monday at 6:30 p.m. Yoga with Stephanie is offered at the Grand Canyon Recreation Center in Grand Canyon Village on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Grand Canyon Rec Center is located at 2 Mohave St. in Grand Canyon Village. More information is available at (928) 638-3389.

CASA in Flagstaff seeks advocates

CASA of Coconino County recruites, trains and supports volunteers to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in the courtroom and other settings. CASA is currently looking for recruitment for foster families. Interested parties can contact Felicia Bicknell at fbicknell@courts.az.gov.

Flagstaff shopping Jan. 18

The Grand Canyon Recreation Center is offering a shopping trip to Flagstaff Jan. 18. The cost is $22.50. More information is available from the Rec Center at (928) 638-3389.

Grand Canyon Food Pantry hours

Grand Canyon Food Pantry is open Monday from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Wednesday from noon – 2 p.m., and Saturday from 2 – 4 p.m. More information is available by emailing gcfoodpantryinc@gmail.com.

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