 Thursday, Sept. 29
Headlines
General Plan timeframe changes to include more public outreach
Loop 101 weekend construction
So much to see! City presents Scottsdale Show and Tell this Saturday
Honor winners of Employment of People with Disabilities Awards Oct. 6
Events
Scottsdale International Film Festival kicks off Oct. 6
Strike up the band – public invited to two free concerts
Check out these ongoing activities and events
For Your Information
Scottsdale joins a nationwide effort to support military caregivers
Don’t wait – check the date! Replace smoke alarms every 10 years
Economic Development wins two Golden Prospector Awards
Get the latest City Council meeting agenda
Don’t be a victim of identity theft; shred event takes place Saturday
Green Building Lecture presents “Rooftop Solar: An Exciting Future for All”
Find fall break fun, Oct. 10-14
Dispose of your brush and bulk
Headlines
General Plan timeframe changes to include more public outreach
The public hearing process for the draft Scottsdale General Plan 2035 has been postponed to provide extended community outreach efforts. Additional open houses will be held this fall with specific dates to be determined. State law requires the city to update its General Plan every 10 years. The General Plan is the primary tool for guiding future development and the character of the city over the next 20 years. The public can review the draft plan and submit feedback at General Plan 2035. For more information, contact Project Coordination Liaison Sara Javoronok at 480-312-7918 or sjavoronok@ScottsdaleAZ.gov.
Loop 101 weekend construction
The northbound Loop 101 Pima Freeway on ramp at Shea Boulevard will be closed from 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, through 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3. The Indian School Road/Loop 101 interchange also will be restricted until Thursday, Oct. 6. Drivers should use Thomas or Chaparral roads. This project will widen the Loop 101 between the Red Mountain 202 north to Shea Boulevard. Construction is expected to be completed this fall. Learn more here.
So much to see! City presents Scottsdale Show and Tell this Saturday
Scottsdale Show and Tell takes place in conjunction with the free Children’s Learning and Play Festival from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road. Discover how essential services like water, sewer and trash pickup are provided. Read with librarians, play with parks & recreation coordinators and meet police officers and firefighters. Fun, interactive displays and hands-on activities reveal how city employees work every day to keep Scottsdale running safely and smoothly. The hands-on experience extends to the trucks, machinery and technology used by the city to maintain Scottsdale’s great quality of life.
Honor winners of Employment of People with Disabilities Awards Oct. 6
The Mayor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities Awards program takes place at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Scottsdale Museum of the West, 3830 N. Marshall Way. The awards serve to thank those who provide counseling, education and employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. They also recognize individuals with disabilities who have provided outstanding examples of courage, perseverance, continuous learning and leadership within the community.
Events
Scottsdale International Film Festival kicks off Oct. 6
The Scottsdale International Film Festival kicks off Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The Film Festival will host an opening celebration complete with live music, food and cocktails, followed by the opening night screening of “Denial.” This dramatic story is about a vital battle for historical truth starring Academy Award winner Rachel Weisz. True-life heroine of the film, Deborah E. Lipstadt, will join for a live Skype discussion after the screening. Following opening night, the festival will return to its longtime home, Harkins Shea 14 Theatres in Scottsdale, which will host all other screenings, Oct. 7–10.
Strike up the band – public invited to two free concerts
You’re invited to two free concerts:
- The Scottsdale Philharmonic will host a free concert from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, at the Scottsdale Bible Church, 7601 E. Shea Blvd. The philharmonic is a professional symphony orchestra making classical music available to audiences of all ages. Doors open at 3 p.m.
- The Scottsdale Concert Band opens its 39th season at 3:30 p.m. the same day, at Chaparral High School Auditorium, 6935 E. Gold Dust Ave. The concert, “Curtain Up,” presents euphonium soloist Brian C. Wilson performing “Estrellita” by Mexican composer Manuel A. Ponce. The Scottsdale Concert Band, a 75-member community ensemble, is sponsored by Scottsdale Community College and performs four concerts per year.
Check out these ongoing activities and events:
- ArtWalk – Visit many of the roughly 70 art galleries in Downtown Scottsdale, 7 to 9 p.m. every Thursday, year ’round, Scottsdale Arts District.
- 365 Live – Live and local performers take to the streets of Downtown Scottsdale 365 times throughout the year, bringing an exciting new energy to the heart of the city. 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays. 480-980-6202.
- Free Downtown Trolley – New & improved service! Runs every 10 minutes from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
- Downtown Cultural Trolley Tours – 10:30 a.m. second Saturday of the month, Old Adobe Mission, Downtown Scottsdale. 480-634-6850. Free.
- McDowell Sonoran Preserve – Hikes and educational programs – ongoing.
- WestWorld hosts various horse shows and other events.
- See more on the events by visiting the city’s Event Calendar.
For Your Information
Scottsdale joins a nationwide effort to support military caregivers
Scottsdale is among the first “Hidden Heroes” cities, a nationwide effort to focus attention on the estimated 5.5 million Americans who provide daily care for military members and veterans who are injured, wounded and ill. At HiddenHeroes.org, a new website launched with the campaign, military caregivers can share questions and advice, find a directory of caregiver resources and take advantage of a national military caregiver registry to help connect caregivers with support. Hidden Heroes is an initiative of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, whose mission is to strengthen and empower American military caregivers and their families by raising public awareness, driving research, championing policy, and leading collaborations that make a significant impact on their lives.
Don’t wait – check the date! Replace smoke alarms every 10 years
Did you know your smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years? To find out when it’s time to replace your smoke alarms, simply look on the back of the alarm where the “date of manufacture” is marked. Here are some additional smoke alarm recommendations and guidelines:
- Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of the home, including the basement.
- Interconnect all smoke alarms throughout the home. When one sounds, they all sound.
- Test alarms monthly.
- If the smoke alarm sounds, get outside and stay outside.
Economic Development wins two Golden Prospector Awards
The Arizona Association for Economic Development recently awarded Scottsdale Economic Development with two Golden Prospector Awards. Scottsdale was honored in two categories: “Special Event” for the Swipe Right campaign; and “Deal of the Year” for the JDA Software business retention effort. The competitive awards recognize excellence in economic development.
Get the latest City Council meeting agenda
Get City Council meeting and agenda information.
Programs & Services
Don’t be a victim of identity theft; shred event takes place Saturday
Bring your personal and/or commercial documents to be shredded from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, in the Walmart parking lot, 15355 N. Northsight Blvd. A $3 per box donation is requested. Other shred events: Nov. 5 and Dec. 3; and in 2017 on Jan. 7, Feb. 11, March 4, April 1 and May 6.
Green Building Lecture presents “Rooftop Solar: An Exciting Future for All”
Scottsdale’s Green Building series kicks off with a lively discussion and update on rooftop solar, net-metering, solar incentives, milestones and the future of photovoltaics. This free program will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road. RSVPs are not needed. Two speakers will lead the discussion as participants learn about the revolutionary opportunities made possible by newly affordable solar energy and the rapidly evolving energy transition.
- Paul Hirt, a sustainability scholar at Arizona State University, will address the solar energy revolution, why solar is coming faster than anyone expected and how it will change our world.
- Brandon Cheshire from SunHarvest Solar will address the evolving state of solar affairs and demystify the myths and facts around solar.
Find fall break fun, Oct. 10-14
School’s barely started, but it’s not too early to think about fall break activities. The city offers Fall Break Camp and a basketball clinic. Both run Oct. 10-14. The camp offers various activities including sports, crafts, games and much more. It will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at both Mountain View and Horizon community centers. The clinic provides challenging instruction from 9 to 11 a.m. at Chaparral High School. Call Parks and Recreation at 480-312-7275 for more information.
Dispose of your brush and bulk
The city provides monthly brush and bulk item collection offering residents a convenient way to dispose of items too large for refuse containers. Place brush and bulk items out for pickup by 5 a.m. Monday the week of scheduled service. Here’s when we’ll be in your neighborhood:
- Service Area #1 – Thunderbird Road to Indian Bend Road, east of the 101 Freeway; and Dynamite Boulevard to northern city limits: Week of Oct. 3.
- Service Area #2 – Bell Road to Indian Bend Road, west of the 101 Freeway; and Dynamite Boulevard to Happy Valley Road: Week of Oct. 10.
- Service Area #3 – Indian Bend Road to Thomas Road; and Happy Valley Road to Pinnacle Peak Road: Week of Oct. 17.
- Service Area #4 – Thomas Road to McKellips Road; and Pinnacle Peak Road to Thunderbird Road (including McDowell Mountain Ranch): Week of Oct. 24.
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