 Thursday, Aug. 4
Headlines
Stay informed and be prepared for potential storms
August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month
City needs Downtown Ambassadors
Scottsdale’s Marine Mural to receive some TLC
Events
Library hosts local version of Comic-Con
Hula to the Safety Luau Saturday
Check out these ongoing activities and events
For Your Information
Parks and Recreation fall class registration begins Monday
Early voting takes place at City Hall
Focus on safety as students head back to school
Registration, exhibit space available for Arizona SciTech Festival kickoff
Programs & Services
Satisfaction guaranteed! After-School Program starts next week
New York Times best-selling author books event at library
Dispose of your brush and bulk
Headlines
Stay informed and be prepared for potential storms
Heavy monsoon wind and rains are always a possibility this time of year. Residents are urged to stay informed and be prepared for the threat of flooding and wind damage. During heavy rains, the safest strategy is to stay in place – remain in your home or place of business. Don’t travel unless you have to. Obey all signs and avoid low-lying areas. Do not cross running water. There are a number of ways to stay informed about storm activity. Updates are available on city Twitter accounts: @ScottsdalePD and @ScottsdaleAZgov. The city’s call center is also a good resource. It is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays to answer questions and share storm information at 480-312-3111. For more storm tips and resources, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “monsoon.”
August is Drowning Impact Awareness Month
Arizona consistently ranks among the worst states for drowning. Summer brings increased incidents for children and adults. July alone saw nearly 30 incidents of drownings or near drownings. And August is ranked an especially “high risk” time. But drowning is preventable. Show your support and commitment to water safety by wearing a purple ribbon during August. Get one at any Scottsdale fire station or aquatic center. Learn about drowning prevention at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “drowning.”
City needs Downtown Ambassadors
Are you people oriented? Excited about Downtown Scottsdale? Then consider volunteering as a Downtown Scottsdale Ambassador. Ambassadors are asked to fulfill three-one hour shifts at one of our information sidewalk carts. For more information on how you can get involved, call 480-312-2342 or email jracine@ScottsdaleAZ.gov. Fill out an application online at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “ambassador.”
Scottsdale’s Marine Mural to receive some TLC
Last September, the Marine Corps created a visual landmark in Scottsdale commemorating its service and sacrifice. Sun, wind and rain have faded portions of the mural, located just north of the Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. But a contingent of current and former Marines will give the artwork some fresh paint and tender loving care Friday, Aug. 5.
The mural was dedicated as part of the Valley’s Marine Week, a program the military service conducts each year in different locations to connect with the public and showcase what they do for the nation. The Scottsdale mural depicts iconic Marine images, plus a variety of Marine air and ground units training in an Arizona landscape of desert buttes and mountains.
Besides a group of active duty Marines from Yuma, the maintenance team will include volunteers from the Phoenix Marine Corps Recruiting Station and the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation. Other community groups are also pitching in. The Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Scottsdale Hyatt House have donated lodging for the Yuma-based Marines while they are working on the mural. Learn more at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “marine mural.”
Events
Library hosts local version of Comic-Con
You’ve heard of Comic-Con … now comes LibCom! Civic Center Library is hosting a local version of Comic-Con from 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 5. The event, for those 10 to 18, celebrates Manga, comics, cosplay and all things geeky! Events include cosplayer demos, face painting, caricature drawings, airbrush demos and more. Raising Cane’s is providing snacks. The library is at 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Get details at 480-312-READ (7323).
Hula to the Safety Luau Saturday
Help celebrate water safety and keep our children safe around water. Attend the annual Safety Luau from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at Eldorado Aquatic Center, 2301 N. Miller Road. This event features fun games and activities for the whole family, plus a mock rescue demonstration with the Scottsdale Fire Department. We’ll close the night with live hula and fire dancers. Regular pool admission fees apply. For more information, call 480-312-2484.
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
Parks and Recreation fall class registration begins Monday
Scottsdale Parks and Recreation leisure classes present something for everyone. Classes offer affordable prices, experienced instructors and convenient times and locations. Choose from our wide range of classes whether you’re looking to get active and fit, learn a new skill or polish up an existing one. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 8, for residents and 7 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, for nonresidents. To register and see what’s available, visit http://Recreation.ScottsdaleAZ.gov.
Early voting takes place at City Hall
In-person early voting for the primary election continues from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, through Friday, Aug. 26, at Scottsdale City Hall, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. While Scottsdale will not hold an Aug. 30 primary election, we are still serving as an early voting location site. Only two candidates filed to run for mayor and four filed to run for three City Council seats by the June 1 deadline, making a Scottsdale primary election unnecessary. In addition to the mayor and council races, Scottsdale voters will decide a proposed amendment to the City Charter. We’re expecting a higher than normal voter turnout. You can avoid long lines by not waiting until the last week to in-person early vote. Also, many Scottsdale residents receive early ballots. But in the last election fewer than 30,000 were actually voted and returned. Remember to return your postage-paid early ballot. Find more information about Scottsdale’s 2016 election, including links to voter registration and early ballot requests at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “elections.”
Focus on safety as students head back to school
Most Scottsdale schools start Monday, Aug. 8, and that means more cars, bicyclists and pedestrians will be on the streets. Remember, it’s everyone’s responsibility to know the rules of the road whether you’re walking, bicycling or driving.
Registration, exhibit space available for Arizona SciTech Festival kickoff
Registration is open and exhibit space is available for the Sept. 15 Arizona SciTech Festival kickoff. The kickoff takes place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St., and the Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Some of the latest developments in computers, robotics and medicine will be on display at the event. Highlights include more than 60 exhibitors from across the state and a variety of interactive learning sessions. Many of the state’s top leaders in science, technology and education also will be on hand to share ideas, discuss projects and launch another season of festival events and activities. To get more information or to register, visit AZSciTech.com.
Programs & Services
Satisfaction guaranteed! After-School Program starts next week
Nearly 100 percent of parents whose children participate in Scottsdale’s After-School Program would recommend it to a friend. See why they’re so pleased. The city offers programs for kids in first-through-eighth grades at Horizon and Mountain View community centers. Program dates run concurrently with the Scottsdale Unified School District calendar. The fun starts immediately after school release including early release days. For more information or to register, call 480-312-2584 or visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “After-School Program.”
New York Times best-selling author books event at library
New York Times best-selling author Susan Wiggs, writer of more than 50 contemporary romances, is coming to Civic Center Library. The free program will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14. Wiggs’s latest book, Family Tree, is available for purchase through the Poisoned Pen Bookstore. You can call the store directly at 480-947-2974 for more information. Get details about the program at ScottsdaleLibrary.org, search “authors.”
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. Please note that this collection is running a few days behind schedule due to the weather and the large amount of material we are collecting. Please continue to place material out for collection in the nine days preceding your scheduled pickup. We apologize for any inconvenience this delay may cause. Our crews will be working extended hours and weekends to get back on schedule.
Here’s when we’ll be in your neighborhood:
- Service Area #2 – Bell Road to Indian Bend Road, west of the 101 Freeway; and Dynamite Boulevard to Happy Valley Road: Week of Aug. 8.
- Service Area #3 – Indian Bend Road to Thomas Road; and Happy Valley Road to Pinnacle Peak Road: Week of Aug. 15.
- Service Area #4 – Thomas Road to McKellips Road; and Pinnacle Peak Road to Thunderbird Road (including McDowell Mountain Ranch): Weeks of Aug. 22.
- Service Area #1 – Thunderbird Road to Indian Bend Road, east of the 101 Freeway; and Dynamite Boulevard to northern city limits: Week of Aug. 29.
Learn more at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “brush and bulk collection.”
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