City of Scottsdale
CALENDAR OF EVENTS – May 2017
For Information: call phone number or visit website attached to individual items
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park’s Concert Series runs April 30-July 2. Enjoy a variety of local bands from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sundays at the park. Bring a blanket, chairs and snacks – or buy munchies on-site. Train and carousel tickets are $2 each with kids younger than 2 riding free with a paying adult. TheRailRoadPark.com
May is Stroke Awareness Month. The signs are “FAST” to learn. F is for face – Have the person smile. If one side of the face droops call 9-1-1 immediately; A is for arms – Ask the person to raise both arms. If one arm drifts downward, call 9-1-1 immediately; S is for speech – Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. If the speech is slurred or strange, call 9-1-1 immediately; T is for time – Get help immediately.
Pair of senior center events celebrates Mother’s Day with a “Legendary Tribute to Women.” Hear a musical revue tracing women’s lives through songs from the turn of the 20th century to present day: Thursday, May 4, at Via Linda Senior Center; Friday, May 12, at Granite Reef Senior Center. Both take place at 1 p.m. Cost is $7 for Scottsdale residents. Recreation.ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Mother’s Day”
Insulation that helps astronauts may help you keep your home cooler. Hear how these same materials can keep your home cooler and more comfortable while reducing air conditioning costs. The free program is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, at the Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “green building”
Plug into Electronics Recycling Day May 6. Scottsdale residents can recycle unwanted electronics from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, at the city’s Corporation Yard, 9191 E. San Salvador. Items accepted include computer, office and entertainment equipment. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “electronics recycling”
Protect your identity at document shredding event, May 6. Bring your personal and/or commercial documents to the “Shred It” event from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6, in the Wal-Mart parking lot, 15355 N. Northsight Blvd. A $3 per box donation is suggested. MyPosa.org
Library presents free program on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Tom Tudor, former sentinel and commander of the relief at The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, will present a program about Arlington Cemetery from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at Civic Center Library. ScottsdaleLibrary.org, search “events”
Stamp out hunger May 13. Help restock Scottsdale’s Vista del Camino Food Bank by participating in the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Place nonperishable food items near your mailbox Saturday, May 13, and your letter carrier will pick it up and deliver it to food banks. Facebook.com/StampOutHunger
Date night – Scottsdale style, takes place May 13. Looking for a fun night out with friends or your significant other? This unique event, held from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 13,is for those 21 and older. It features stadium tours, gourmet food trucks, beer and wine, and a movie to cap off the night. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “date night.”
Learn about drip irrigation design and installation. Attend this free workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at Civic Center Library. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search water workshops
Attend free Scottsdale Philharmonic concert May 21. Attend this professional symphony orchestra concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at Scottsdale Bible Church, 7601 E. Shea Blvd. The group receives support through the city’s Community Event Funding program. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “events”
Scottsdale offers free swim lessons May 21. Take part in a free swim at McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic and Fitness Center. New Scottsdale swim instructors are conducting these lessons to help them refine their skills. Space is limited. Call McDowell Mountain Ranch at 480-312-6677 to register.
Most city offices closed May 29 for Memorial Day. Although most city offices will be closed Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day, the city will still pick up your trash. Simply place your container in the usual collection spot by 5 a.m. the morning of collection or the evening before. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “holiday collection schedule”
Back-to-School Program eligibility screenings take place in May. Call Vista del Camino at 480-312-2323 in May for a screening appointment or to find out how to donate items. Donors will provide school supplies and clothes for up to 1,000 children. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Vista del Camino”
Donate items for senior centers’ “Beat the Heat” program. Contribute new reusable water bottles, nutritional supplement drinks, bottled water, small healthy snack items, unused personal hygiene items, stamps and grocery store gift cards. Drop donations to the Via Linda Senior Center, 10440 E. Via Linda, by early June. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Beat the Heat”
Temperatures are rising – obey hiking and hydration rules. Play it safe when hiking: Take a buddy. Hydrate the day before you go. Bring plenty of water and your phone. Tell friends and family where you are heading and when you plan on returning. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “hiking safety”
Police Department offers free residential and commercial security surveys. A member of the Crime Prevention Unit will come to your home or business and suggest ways to make your property a less desirable target to criminals. Schedule an appointment by calling 480-312-5000.
Help residents in need through Scottsdale Cares. Simply pay the “grand total” on your monthly city utility bill and a dollar will go toward Scottsdale Cares, the city’s voluntary utility bill donation program. One hundred percent of the proceeds are distributed to nonprofits that help thousands of neighbors in need. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search Scottsdale Cares.
City processes passport applications. We can help you on a first-come, first-served basis. Find out what you need and where you need to go. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “passports”
“Water – Use It Wisely” website offers conservation tips. As temps rise, so does your outdoor water use, which can almost double in the summer. In Scottsdale, 65 percent of residential water is used outdoors, so it makes sense to water your landscape efficiently and thoroughly. Bermuda grass should be watered about once every four days. Also, irrigate long enough to reach the roots, about three-quarters of an inch. WaterUseItWisely.com
Outdoor watering tip for May – adjust those sprinklers. This May, adjust your landscape sprinkler/irrigation system to reflect the summer rains and monsoon. Remember to stop a watering cycle if it rains a half-inch or more. And check your controller settings after a power outage. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “water conservation”
Cool down this May at one of the city’s public pools. Cactus, Eldorado and McDowell Mountain Ranch aquatic centers will be open various times on weekends in May, and on Memorial Day. Each facility offers unique pool amenities – check all of them out! ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “aquatics”
Looking for a unique birthday party venue? Try a city aquatic center! Book your next birthday bash at McDowell Mountain Ranch, Chaparral or Eldorado aquatic and fitness centers. Check out the various packages.
Family summer swim passes on sale soon. Get unlimited visits for public and lap swim from Memorial Day through Labor Day. ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “aquatics”
Earn prizes and praise through library’s Summer Reading Program. Studies show that summer reading programs help children retain and improve their reading skills. The fun-for-the-whole-family program runs June 1-Aug. 1. 480-312-READ (7323).
Library celebrates Children’s Book Week. Mother Goose will share stories and rhymes at various dates and libraries during May. This program is for those 5 and younger. ScottsdaleLibrary.org, search “events”
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