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Thursday, June 9
HeadlinesSouthbound Loop 101 restrictions begin tonight City Council adopts fiscal year 2016/17 budget Path improvements begin 90th Street transformation Teens learn by doing through public safety academy
EventsMelt into Mighty Mud Mania Saturday “Minions” descends on the Railroad Park June 17 Pair of Father’s Day events celebrates Dad, June 17 Take a moonlight swim, June 17 and 25 Check out these ongoing activities and events
For Your InformationRent out McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic Center Council to interview three finalists for city manager Get the latest City Council meeting agenda
Programs & ServicesMagic on tap at Scottsdale libraries Vista del Camino serves as hydration station May-September Don’t let reading skills slide over the summer Dispose of your brush and bulk
HeadlinesSouthbound Loop 101 restrictions begin tonight Scottsdale commuters should prepare for significant Loop 101 traffic restrictions from 9 p.m. today, June 9, to 5 a.m. Monday, June 13. The southbound far right lane and southbound Loop 101 ramps listed below will be closed from 9 p.m. Thursday, June 9, to 10 p.m. Friday, June 10, to prepare for further weekend closures:
If you are heading to Downtown from the southbound Loop 101 during this time period, exit at Chaparral or McDowell roads. If you are leaving the Downtown area and wish to access the southbound Loop 101, use Thomas or McDowell roads. All southbound lanes on the Loop 101 Freeway will be closed from McDonald Drive to McDowell Road from 10 p.m. Friday, June 10, to 5 a.m. Monday, June 13. The following southbound ramps will be closed during the same dates and times:
The closures are necessary to permit freeway paving. Use Pima Road from McDonald Drive to McDowell Road, or Hayden Road from Via de Ventura to McKellips Road as detours. Scottsdale’s Traffic Management Center will monitor traffic and adjust signals along these routes to help traffic flow.
City Council adopts fiscal year 2016/17 budget The City Council unanimously passed next fiscal year’s budget and capital improvement plan Tuesday, June 7. The budget balances modest projected increases in revenue with additional expenses in priority areas. The fiscal year 2016-2017 budget takes effect July 1. On Tuesday, June 21, the Council will host a public hearing and consider final adoption of tax levies. Review the budget at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “budget.â€
Path improvements begin 90th Street transformation One of the most diverse and dynamic areas of Scottsdale is beginning a facelift that will make getting around easier for commuters, residents and employees. Work starts this month on the Mustang Transit Path Connection which will improve access from the Camelback Walk greenbelt to the Mustang Library. Sections of the multi-use path will be completely rebuilt in that area to make them compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Public art also will be incorporated into the path. The path connection is the first phase of a larger project that will add a variety of transportation improvements along 90th Street, including transit amenities, a roundabout at the library entrance and a new traffic signal serving the HonorHealth Shea Medical Center driveway. For more information and images of the planned improvements, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov and search “Mustang Transit Center.â€
Teens learn by doing through public safety academy About 40 teens are gaining life skills while learning about future careers in law enforcement and fire services this week through the Scottsdale Public Safety Teen Academy. The Scottsdale Police and Fire departments partner to produce the program, which is celebrating its 10th year. Scheduled activities include firefighting skill stations, hands-only CPR awareness, basic first aid and triage, police riot control techniques, decision shooting scenarios and criminal investigations. The students also get to view tactical demonstrations by the Police K-9 Unit, Horse Patrol, SWAT and Bike teams. Academy graduates often come back to serve as junior recruit training officers to assist their peers in the program. To learn more about the academy, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov and search “teen academy.†EventsMelt into Mighty Mud Mania Saturday Who’s getting muddy? Scottsdale, that’s who! Come sling mud at this year’s Mighty Mud Mania from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 11, at Chaparral Park, 5401 N. Hayden Road. This free event offers muddy obstacles for people of all ages and ability levels. We even offer non-muddy activities for those who prefer not to get messy. The Original Mud course, Mini Mud, Mud Nursery, Mudville, Extreme Course, and Inflatable Slide Arena are all part of the fun. Get all the dirty details at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Mighty Mud Mania.â€
“Minions” descends on the Railroad Park June 17 The McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park will feature “Minions” at its first-ever movie night on Friday, June 17. The free show starts at 7:30 p.m. Come by early for a ride on the Paradise & Pacific Railroad and the vintage Charros Carousel. Rides are $2 each with children 2 and under riding free with a paying adult. Grab a blanket and bring the whole family out to the park for a fun-filled evening under the stars. Learn more about the park by visiting ScottsdaleAZ.gov and searching “Railroad Park.â€
Pair of Father’s Day events celebrates Dad, June 17 The Via Linda and Granite Reef senior centers are hosting events to celebrate pops. Attend the Granite Reef Senior Center’s “Ugly Tie Brunch†from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 17. Call 480-312-1700 to register. The Via Linda Senior Center is honoring dads from 1 to 3 p.m. that same day, with trivia, raffles and delicious food. Registration is recommended and can be made by calling the center at 480-312-8510. Each program costs $5 for residents and $7 for nonresidents.
Take a moonlight swim, June 17 and 25 Swim under the stars this June at Eldorado and McDowell Mountain Ranch aquatic centers. McDowell Mountain Ranch will host a moonlight swim Friday, June 17, and Eldorado Saturday, June 25. Both will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Regular pool admission fees apply. Learn more at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “aquatics.â€
Check out these ongoing activities and events:
For Your InformationRent out McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic Center Looking for a place to host an employee appreciation night, family reunion or special celebration? McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic Center is available for private rentals from 6 to 9 p.m. daily through August. The rental includes exclusive use of the entire pool area, including lazy river, water slide, diving boards and play features, plus use of the meeting room. Staff, including lifeguards, is included. For more information, call 480-312-6677 or visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “aquatics reservations.â€
Council to interview three finalists for city manager Three candidates for Scottsdale city manager have emerged from a nationwide recruitment that attracted 55 applicants. The finalists are Jim Colson, city manager, city of Topeka, Kansas; Jeffery M. Nichols, city treasurer/chief financial officer; city of Scottsdale; and Orlando L. Sanchez, deputy city manager, city of Las Vegas, Nevada. As part of the selection process, the City Council will host a special public meeting at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 16, in the City Hall Kiva, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Each candidate will make a brief presentation and answer questions. The council may extend a job offer to its top choice at that time. Learn more about the candidates at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “city manager search.â€
Get the latest City Council meeting agenda Get City Council meeting agendas at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “council meeting agendas.†Programs & ServicesMagic on tap at Scottsdale libraries All ages will enjoy the laugh-out-loud antics of the Chris Lopez Magic Show coming to Scottsdale libraries later this month. It’s a free performance that inspires imagination and just plain goofiness. Lopez will appear at all Scottsdale Public Library branches at different hours from Saturday, June 25, through Tuesday, June 28. For specific dates and locations, visit ScottsdaleLibrary.org or call 480-312-7323 (READ).
Vista del Camino serves as hydration station May-September Scottsdale’s social service agency Vista del Camino, 7700 E. Roosevelt St., serves as a heat refuge and water hydration station May 1 through Sept. 30. The purpose of the program is to protect vulnerable individuals during the summer by providing relief from the heat. The sites also offer free bottled water, and as available, sunscreen wipes, lip balm and hats. Vista is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Local organizations partner with the city to provide the supplies. The public is welcome to donate water and new sun protective supplies. For more information, call Vista at 480-312-2323.
Don’t let reading skills slide over the summer People of all ages are invited to participate in the Scottsdale Library’s Summer Reading Program, “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!†The free program runs through Aug. 1, and encourages families to read together for at least 20 minutes daily. Prizes will be awarded, and various activities encouraging participation will take place. Register online in May at ScottsdaleLibrary.org, search “summer reading.â€
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:
Learn more at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “brush and bulk collection.â€
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