Scottsdale Update: June 30

Thursday, June 30

Headlines

Loop 101 weekend closures

Council continues city manager recruitment

Scottsdale’s parks system ranked Arizona’s best

Events

Love wins: One Year of Love celebration takes place Sunday

Stay red, white and cool for Independence Day Celebration July 2

Check out these ongoing activities and events

For Your Information

City to recognize veterans at final railroad park concert

Horizon Dog Park closed through Monday

City’s annual Water Quality Report is available online

Get the latest City Council meeting agenda

Programs & Services

Lone Wolf: Cowboy, Actor & Artist exhibition running at Museum of the West

Libraries host American Girl crafting fun

Yes, Virginia, there is snow in Arizona in July

Experience the “Life and Dance of the South Pacific” at the Scottsdale Library

Dispose of your brush and bulk

Headlines

Loop 101 weekend closures

The Loop 101 will be closed for restriping from 10 p.m. Friday, June 24, to 5 a.m. Monday, June 27, southbound from Shea Boulevard to McDonald Drive. The following southbound ramps will be closed:

·         Cactus Road on

·         Shea Boulevard on

·         Pima Road/90^th Street on and off

·         Via de Ventura on and off

·         Indian Bend Road on and off

·         McDonald Drive off

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 at AZDot.gov, search “Pima Freeway.”

Council continues city manager recruitment

The Scottsdale City Council will continue searching for its next city manager after declining to make an offer to any of the three finalists recently interviewed for the job. The Council directed staff to conduct a second recruitment. The finalists were: Jim Colson, city manager of the city of Topeka, Kansas; Jeffery M. Nichols, Scottsdale city treasurer; and Orlando L. Sanchez, deputy city manager of the city of Las Vegas. Brian K. Biesemeyer, Scottsdale’s water director, will continue serving as acting city manager, a post he has held for the past year.

Scottsdale’s parks system ranked Arizona’s best

The Trust for Public Land, a nonprofit that works to create parks and protect land for people, recently ranked the park systems of the nation’s largest 100 cities. Scottsdale ranked the highest in Arizona. Rankings were based on various factors including size and number of parks, total dollars spent per resident, public access to parks and number of playgrounds. Learn more about Scottsdale’s parks system at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “parks.”

Events

Love wins: One Year of Love celebration takes place Sunday

Celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s ruling on marriage equality with a light brunch and discussion. The free commemoration takes place at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 26, at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St. RSVP here.

Stay red, white and cool for Independence Day Celebration July 2

Enjoy a cool, family-friendly, patriotic Independence Day Celebration at Scottsdale’s WestWorld. The fun unfolds from 3 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 2, inside the massive air-conditioned Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center, 16601 N. Pima Road. The event features food, interactive games, family entertainment and fireworks, of course! Tickets are $12 each for those 6 and older; free for those 5 and younger. Scottsdale residents can purchase tickets online for half price. Get a complete list of activities and buy tickets at ScottsdaleIndependenceDay.com.

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.
• Old Town Farmers Market – 7 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, through June, Brown Avenue and First Street.
• 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.
• Summer concert series – 7:30 to 9 p.m. Sundays through July 3, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. Free.
• 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

City to recognize veterans at final railroad park concert

At its final July 3 Sunday night concert, McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park will be honoring local veterans in a slide show. If you would like to participate, email your photo along with your name to TheRailroadPark@ScottsdaleAZ.gov. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. at the park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road.

Horizon Dog Park closed through Monday

The Horizon Dog Park, 15444 N. 100th St., will be closed through Monday, June 27, for a turf renovation. During the closure, visit one of our other dog parks:

·         Chaparral Dog Park, southeast corner of Hayden Road and McDonald Drive

·         Vista del Camino Dog Park, 7700 E. Roosevelt St.

City’s annual Water Quality Report is available online

Scottsdale Water annually publishes the Water Quality Report – a comprehensive compilation of valuable information regarding your drinking water. The report details where your water comes from, water treatment processes, results from continuous testing and how we stack up to federal standards. The city is committed to providing the highest quality water and service to our customers. We perform hundreds of tests regularly to ensure the water you are drinking meets or surpasses the standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency. Read the report at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “Water Quality Report.”

Get the latest City Council meeting agenda

Get City Council meeting agendas at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “council meeting agendas.”

Programs & Services

Lone Wolf: Cowboy, Actor & Artist exhibition running at Museum of the West

Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is showcasing the artistic talent and intriguing life story of Lone Wolf, also known as Hart M. Schultz. Lone Wolf was a Blackfeet Indian artist who played a significant role in capturing the accounts of the individuals and events that shaped the American frontier during the first half of the 20^th century. He was among the first American Indian artists to paint in an academic style, and he is one of the most important Glacier National Park artists. The exhibit runs through August at the museum, 3830 N. Marshall Way. Learn more about the exhibit and the museum at ScottsdaleMuseumWest.org.

Libraries host American Girl crafting fun

Kids 8 and older can celebrate the 2016 American Girl of the Year, Lea, at Scottsdale libraries with crafts, including coloring posters and paper turtle weaving. Classes run on the half-hour between 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. various dates. Get specific dates and locations and register at ScottsdaleLibrary.org or call 480-312-READ (7323).

Yes, Virginia, there is snow in Arizona in July

Chill out! Children 6 and older are invited to learn about polymers by making their own snow. The free program runs from 2 to 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, at Appaloosa Library; and from 3 to 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 19, at Civic Center Library. Attendees must pick up a ticket, which serves as class registration, before the start of the program. Call the library at 480-312-READ (7323) for more information.

Experience the “Life and Dance of the South Pacific” at the Scottsdale Library

Tropical Polynesian Productions presents family programs on the costume, culture and dance of the South Pacific Islands of Hawaii, Tonga, Tahiti, the Fijis, Samoa and New Zealand. Three free programs are offered in July. Get specific dates, times and library locations by visiting ScottsdaleLibrary.org or calling 480-312-READ (7323).

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 June 27.

·         Service Area #2 – Bell Road to Indian Bend Road, west of the 101 Freeway; and Dynamite Boulevard to Happy Valley Road: Week of July 11.

·         Service Area #3 – Indian Bend Road to Thomas Road; and Happy Valley Road to Pinnacle Peak Road: Week of July 18.

·         Service Area #4 – Thomas Road to McKellips Road; and Pinnacle Peak Road to Thunderbird Road (including McDowell Mountain Ranch): Week of July 25.

Learn more at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “brush and bulk collection.”