Mountain Talk for 2-5-26 - What's Happening!
Birdman on The Mountain
Join Carin of and Jacquelyn as they update you on what's happening in the Arizona White Mountains. Feb 5th – Feb 18th Thursday Feb 5th & 12th Tai Chi at Arts Alliance 830am Thursday Feb 5th & 12th Art with Friends at Arts Alliance 10am Friday Feb 6th & 13th Painting Class for Kids at Arts Alliance 230pm Saturday Feb 7th & 14th Tai Chi at Arts Alliance at 9am Monday Feb 9th Story Time at Show Low Library 10am & 11am Monday Feb 9th & 16th and Wednesday Feb 11th & 18th The Human Reformer Beginner Pilates Class at...
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Over Coffee: Leadership, Trust, and the Future of Pinetop-Lakeside
Birdman on The Mountain
Broadcasting from the familiar, welcoming atmosphere of Pinetop Coffee House & Roasting Company, Birdman sits down with local business owner and community leader Mike Moffenbeyer for a wide-ranging, thoughtful Coffee Talk that digs into identity, leadership, and the future of a mountain town in transition. The conversation opens with reflections on the holiday weekend and Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, quickly shifting to a reality many locals are feeling firsthand: another winter without snow. For a town historically tied to a nearby ski resort, the lack of snowfall has...
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Mountain Talk for 1-22-26 - Events and Activities
Birdman on The Mountain
Join Carin of and Jacquelyn as they update you on what's happening in the Arizona White Mountains. Jan 22nd – February 4th Thursday Jan 22nd & 29th Tai Chi at Arts Alliance 830am Thursday Jan 22nd & 29th Art with Friends at Arts Alliance 10am Friday Jan 23rd & 30th Painting Class for Kids at Arts Alliance 230pm Saturday Jan 24th & 31st Tai Chi at Arts Alliance at 9am Monday Jan 26th Story Time at Show Low Library 10am & 11am Monday Jan 26th and Wednesday Jan 28th The Human Reformer Beginner Pilates Class at Show Low Campus Gym 6am...
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The Way Ahead: Fear, Purpose, and the True American Dream
Birdman on The Mountain
In this episode of Birdman on the Mountain, Birdman sits down once again with of to continue their discussion of by Mark Matson. The conversation centers on the book’s introduction, “The Way Ahead,” which sets the stage for understanding how fear has become a dominant force in modern American life. Birdman and Paul discuss how the lasting effects of COVID, economic disruption, global conflict, and setbacks in education have contributed to widespread uncertainty and anxiety—particularly when it comes to money and the future. Paul explains how the American Dream...
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Your Vote 2025: When the System Fails — Terri Houihan’s Fight for Arizona
Birdman on The Mountain
In this Your Vote 2025 episode of Birdman on the Mountain, Birdman sits down in Show Low, Arizona, for an unexpected and powerful conversation with , an Arizona native collecting signatures to run for governor. What begins as a casual coffeehouse interview quickly becomes a deep examination of Arizona’s Medicaid system, state agency oversight, and the real-world consequences of bureaucratic failure. Houihan shares her personal journey—from addiction recovery and faith, to earning advanced degrees and building a large, integrated mental health services organization. She then...
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Popcorn Talk: Disney Changes, New Movies, and Cult Classics
Birdman on The Mountain
In this episode of Birdman on the Mountain, Birdman heads back to White Mountain Entertainment Theaters to hang out with Lanny for a wide-ranging conversation that blends movies, Disney, weather debates, and the magic of seeing films on the big screen. The two kick things off by talking about changes at Disneyland—including the removal of the classic ticket booths—and why change has always been part of Walt Disney’s vision. From there, the conversation drifts into shifting seasons, snowfall memories in the White Mountains, and whether global warming, weather cycles, or just plain...
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Mountain Talk 1-8-26 Events and Activities
Birdman on The Mountain
Join Carin of and Jacquelyn as they update you on what's happening in the Arizona White Mountains. Monday Jan 12th Story Time at Show Low Library 10am & 11am Monday Jan 12th and Wednesday Jan 14th & 21st The Human Reformer Beginner Pilates Class at Show Low Campus Gym 6am Monday Jan 12th & 19th and Wednesday Jan 14th & 21st Rise and Shine Walking Club at Show Low Campus Gym 7am Tuesday Jan 13th & 20th and Thursday Jan 15th & 22nd Geri Fit at Show Low Library 9:10am & 10:10am Tuesday Jan 13th & 20th Early Stem at Show Low Library 10am Tuesday Jan 13th...
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12-18-25 Mountain Talk - Events and Activities
Birdman on The Mountain
Join Carin of and Jacquelyn as they update you on what's happening in the Arizona White Mountains. Dec 18th – Dec 31st December 6th – 27th Christmas tree Trail at The Meadow Thursday Dec 18th Art with Friends at Arts Alliance 10am Thurs Dec 18th, Mon Dec 22nd & Tues Dec 23rd Gift Wrapping Party at Show Low Library 12pm Christmas movies and snacks while you get wrapping done! Saturday Dec 20th Tai Chi at Arts Alliance 9am Dec 22nd & 23rd and 29th & 30th Draw Me Animal Portrait: Chalk Pastel Class at Arts ...
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From the Hollers to the American Dream
Birdman on The Mountain
Birdman and Paul Berry kick off the episode at Stone Wealth Strategies on a cold mountain morning, reflecting on the seasonal shift, the coming winter, and the simple rhythm of cutting wood, lighting fires, and slowing down enough to read and reflect. That reflective mood sets the tone as they continue their ongoing conversation around Mark Matson’s book, Experiencing the American Dream. After previously discussing the foreword—written by Rob Lowe—the conversation moves into the preface, where Matson lays the foundation of his story through his family’s past. Paul walks...
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12-4-25 Mountain Talk - Events and Happenings in the AZ White Mountains
Birdman on The Mountain
Join Carin and Jackie of as they update you on what's happening in the Arizona White Mountains. Dec 4th – Dec 17th December 6th – 27th Christmas tree Trail at The Meadow Friday Dec 5th – 7th AZWM Christmas Shoppes at Show Low City Campus Gym 10am Friday Dec 5th – 6th Santa’s Winter Wonderland Craft Fair at Elks Lodge 10am Monday Dec 8th & 15th Story Time at Show Low Library 10am & 11am Tuesday Dec 9th & 16th Early Stem at Show Low Library 10am Tuesday Dec 9th & 16th LEGO Club at Show Low Library 4pm Thursday Dec 4th & 11th Art with...
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Nov 13th – Nov 20th
Monday Nov 3rd & 10th Story Time at Show Low Library 10am & 11am
Thursday Nov 13th & 18th Geri-Fit at Show Low Library 9:10am & 10:10am
Thursday Nov 13th Art with Friends at Arts Alliance 10am
Thursday Nov 13th Show Low Writers Group at Arts Alliance 10am
Friday Nov 14th Free Adult Art “Snowflake Ornament” at Pinetop-Lakeside Library 10am
Friday Nov 14th Vibrant Winter Watercolor Class at Arts Alliance 1pm
Friday Nov 14th Book Blinging at Show Low Library 1pm
Friday Nov 14th Dungeons & Dragons Adventuring Academy at Show Low Library 1pm
Friday Nov 14th Share Your Words – Open Mic Night for Writers at Arts Alliance 5pm
Friday Nov 14th Paint & Sip “A Starry Night in the Pumpkin Patch” at Kittles Fine Art & Supply 6pm
Saturday Nov 15th Glass Wind Chime Workshop at Arts Alliance 11am
Sunday Nov 16th Merry Mountain Market at Arts Alliance 11am
Monday Nov 17th Senior Social Hour at Show Low Library 10am
Monday Nov 17th Story Time at Show Low Library 10am & 11am
Monday Nov 17th Cookbook Book Club at Pinetop-Lakeside Library 11am
Tuesday Nov 18th Digital Marketing Basics for Small Business at NPC Show Low 12pm
Tuesday Nov 18th Chair Yoga at Pinetop-Lakeside Library 11am
Tuesday Nov 18th Early Stem at Show Low Library 10am
Tuesday Nov 18th Massage Oil Workshop at Show Low Library 11am
Tuesday Nov 18th Lego Club at Show Low Library 4pm
Wednesday Nov 19th Story & Baby Time at Pinetop-Lakeside Library 10am
Wednesday Nov 19th Homeschool Connection at Show Low Library 11am
Wednesday Nov 19th Cookbook Club at Show Low Library 6pm
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