City of Scottsdale Calendar of Events: April

Posted By Les Conklin on Feb 2, 2017

City of Scottsdale

CALENDAR OF EVENTS – APRIL 2017

Courtesy of the City of Scottsdale

 

 

April is Water Awareness Month. Celebrate Water Awareness Month by learning how to save water both indoors and out. Take a free water efficiency class, request free landscaping and leak brochures, explore the Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park, and visit Arizona Water Awareness for valleywide water events and tips. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “water”

 Parks & Rec’s summer class list and brochure hits the streets early April. Get details on summer camps, recreation programs and classes, special events, senior programs, fall afterschool programs, facility and pool schedules, park listings and more. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “recreation classes”

 Veg out at the Old Town Farmers Market in April. Buy fresh vegetables, fruits and creative crafts at Scottsdale’s Old Town Farmers Market.  It’s held 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays through June 10. The market is in the public parking lot at 3806 N. Brown Ave. Facebook.com

 Protect your identity by attending “Shred It” event, April 1. Bring your personal and/or commercial documents to the “Shred It” event from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 1, in the Wal-Mart parking lot, 15355 N. Northsight Blvd. A $3 per box donation is suggested. MyPosa.org

 Attend season’s final Sunday A’Fair outdoor concert April 2. Listen to the Valley’s top musicians and experience an arts-and-crafts market. The free afternoon event takes place from noon to 4 p.m., on the Civic Center Mall. Bring a blanket and picnic basket, or buy food on-site. ScottsdalePerformingArts.org, search “Sunday A’Fair”

 Indoor fresh air topic of April 6 Green Building Lecture. Learn about options for getting fresh air ventilation while keeping your home airtight and energy efficient. The free program runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Granite Reef Senior Center. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Green Building”

 Run the Runway race offers “plane” old fun. This one-of-a-kind race, Run the Runway, takes off Saturday, April 8, at Scottsdale Airport. Family fun follows. Use promo code “airplane” for a 25 percent discount. RunTheRunwayAZ.com

 Please your palate at the Scottsdale Culinary Festival April 8 & 9. Expert chefs, scrumptious food creations and enthralling entertainment are all part of the mix, culminating with the Great Arizona Picnic. ScottsdaleFest.org

 Cycle the Arts pedals off April 9. Hop on your bike and get a personal look at some of the Valley’s best public art. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Scottsdale Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way. Helmets are required. ScottsdalePublicArt.org, search “events”

 Entertainment Extravaganza showcases senior talent. Scottsdale Senior Services’ signature variety show returns at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 19, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Free admission with a canned food donation for Vista del Camino’s Food Bank. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “talent show”

 Celebrate Earth Day with citywide litter pickup. Celebrate Earth Day 2017 and keep Scottsdale “Clean and Scenic” as part of the Keep Scottsdale Beautiful event Saturday, April 22. Trash bags, safety vests and cotton gloves are provided to registered Adopt-a-Road groups. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Adopt a Road”

 Scottsdale Stadium hosts Girls Night Out. Ladies can enjoy a night out from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 22. Enjoy a chick flick, indulge in some well-deserved pampering and grab a nosh from a food truck. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Girls Night Out”

 Drowning is no joke – get pool safety information. “April Pools Day” features drowning prevention information, a mock rescue, interactive booths, games and raffles. It runs from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at Eldorado Aquatic and Fitness Center. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “April Pools Day”

 Scottsdale becomes a Golden Rule City. Help celebrate this recognition at 7:30 a.m. Friday, April 28, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. Golden Rule cities encourage residents to treat each other the way they would like to be treated – encouraging more kindness, empathy and civility. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “diversity”

 Borrow landscape equipment for neighborhood cleanups. Grab a pair of work gloves and your neighbors, and borrow a trailer loaded with landscape tools for a neighborhood cleanup. There’s also a roll off dumpster available to put yard waste in – and we’ll haul it away for free. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “neighborhood cleanup”

 Organize a neighborhood block party. Get to know your neighbors, build relationships, promote neighborhood safety, create a sense of community and … have fun. The city loans block party equipment such as ice chests, traffic cones and pop-up canopies for free. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “block parties”

 Curb address painting kits available for loan. The kit is free to use and includes stencils, masking tape, brushes and instructions. You supply the paint and elbow grease. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “curb address painting”

 City information is just a phone call away by dialing 480-312-3111. Live operators provide the information you need or will forward your call to the correct department – from where to pay a traffic fine to where to park at a city event. The line is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

 Caution … native wildlife active in spring. Urban animals such as bobcats, coyotes, javelina, raccoons and skunks can sometimes be seen in neighborhoods this time of year. Help to discourage urban wildlife from living in your area by removing essentials of wildlife habitat such as water, food and shelter. AZGFD.gov, search “urban wildlife”

 Try these turf watering tips for April. Inspect your irrigation/sprinkler system to ensure it’s working properly. Water your turf areas deeply and thoroughly for best results. This time of year, Bermuda grass needs water only once a week and rye grass once every four to five days. Use our free watering guide or free online leak guide for more watering and leak tips. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “water”

 Library looking for summer teen volunteers. Those 14-17 years old can apply to volunteer at libraries starting April 1. Participants will help with the Summer Reading Program. ScottsdaleLibrary.org

 Learn how to save memorable moments. Entrust your memories to paper at a free program from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at Appaloosa Library. Supplies provided. ScottsdaleLibrary.org, search “events”

 Get The New York Times online for free. Scottsdale library card holders can visit and enter code 1e6fb87490c44073 to redeem access. , search “redeem access”

 Recycling makes cents. Recycling benefits us by preserving landfill space and by recovering and reusing nonrenewable resources. It also makes economic sense. By participating in Scottsdale’s Curbside Recycling Program, residents can lower the city’s cost of providing residential solid waste services. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “recycle”

  

Jan Horne
Public Information Officer
City of Scottsdale
jhorne@scottsdaleaz.gov
Office:  480-312-2636
Mobile:  602-527-2211