 Thursday, Nov. 3
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Voice yourself by voting Tuesday Scottsdale names finalists in city manager search Loop 101 Pima Freeway wraps up ahead of schedule Bob Parsons headlines Veterans Day commemoration, Nov. 11
Events
Grand Prix races into Downtown Scottsdale this weekend Wag your way to Dog Days, Saturday Make a goal to attend Scottsdale Polo Championship, Saturday Commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, Wednesday Fetch some fun at Dog Agility World Championships, Nov. 9-13 Get hooked on fishing at Eldorado Park’s Fishing Expo
Review and comment on General Plan 2035 Saving water can save you $$$ this November Enjoy Downtown Scottsdale with free trolley rides New document highlights recently completed projects in McDowell Road Corridor
Programs & Services
Protect your identity: Shred It event takes place Saturday Dive into a lifeguard training course, Nov. 7-21 Library hosts “Growing Up Trans” viewing and discussion
Headlines
Voice yourself by voting Tuesday. Remember to cast your vote in the city of Scottsdale General Election Tuesday, Nov. 8. Scottsdale voters elect a mayor and three councilmembers. They also will decide on a City Charter amendment that corrects outdated language related to city election dates and when terms for City Council members begin. Find your polling place.
Scottsdale names finalists in city manager search. Finalists were selected from a pool of 89 applicants for the city manager position. The City Council will host a special public meeting Nov. 10 during which each candidate will make a brief presentation and answer questions from the council. After that, the council may extend a job offer to its top choice.
Loop 101 Pima Freeway wraps up ahead of schedule. The Pima Freeway widening project is nearly done. This project widened the Loop 101 between the Red Mountain 202 north to Shea Boulevard. No major closures will take place, however, minor work will continue through mid-November. American Infrastructure magazine named the project “Road Project of the Year.”
Bob Parsons headlines Veterans Day commemoration, Nov. 11. Entrepreneur and philanthropist Bob Parsons is the keynote speaker at Scottsdale’s Veterans Day event. The free program runs from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, 7301 E. Indian Bend Road.
Events
Grand Prix races into Downtown Scottsdale this weekend. This 1920s era vintage mini racer event returns Friday-Sunday, Nov. 4-6. Experience Downtown Scottsdale as it transforms into a modern day version of the Roaring ’20s. Dress “Gasby” and enjoy food, entertainment and vintage cars.
Wag your way to Dog Days, Saturday. Pack up your furry friend and head to the Dog Days event at the Via Linda Senior Center. It will be from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 5, at 10440 E. Via Linda. Enjoy fun activities, entertainment and local resources for dog lovers. Admission is free with one dog food donation to support the Vista Del Camino P.E.T. Pantry.
Make a goal to attend Scottsdale Polo Championship, Saturday. Watch exciting polo matches played by four of the country’s best teams at the Polo Championships – Horses and Horsepower. Also in store … a fashion show, canine couture on the catwalk and live entertainment. Gates open at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at WestWorld.
Commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, Wednesday. Kyle Longley, author of “Grunts: The American Infantryman in Vietnam, and Morenci Marines: A Tale of a Small Town America and the Vietnam War,” will share experiences of the American combat soldier in Vietnam. The free program will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Civic Center Library.
Fetch some fun at Dog Agility World Championships, Nov. 9-13. More than 900 dogs from 11 different countries will be running nose-to-nose at The Dog Agility World Championships Nov. 9-13, at WestWorld. Join the fun with your well-behaved dog and experience “paws-on” activities together in dock diving, lure coursing, herding, rally obedience and a basic agility course.
Get hooked on fishing at Eldorado Park’s Fishing Expo. Tackle family fun at Eldorado Park’s free Fishing Expo from 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the North Lake, 2311 N. Miller Road.
Browse the city calendar for more events.
For Your Information
Review and comment on General Plan 2035. Attend an open house to review and comment on the draft General Plan 2035. Two options are available: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Horizon Park Community Center, 15444 N. 100th St.; or 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, at Copper Ridge School Cafeteria, 10101 E. Thompson Peak Parkway. The plan is the primary tool for guiding future development and the character of the city over the next 20 years.
Saving water can save you $$$ this November. Cooler temperatures mean you can reduce your outdoor water use. Bermuda grass becomes dormant this time of year and only needs water about once every two weeks. Readjust your irrigation/sprinkler controller to water once every two weeks. Skip a winter lawn altogether — don’t overseed with ryegrass — and save even more.
Enjoy Downtown Scottsdale with free trolley rides. Scottsdale’s Downtown Trolley is a free ride to anywhere you want to go Downtown – shopping, dining, entertainment or the arts district. It runs daily, every 10 minutes from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and connects with Scottsdale’s other free neighborhood trolley routes and Valley Metro bus routes.
New document highlights recently completed projects in McDowell Road Corridor. Revitalization in the McDowell Road Corridor uses before and after photographs to illustrate private investment recently completed in the area. The document will be updated quarterly to visually track reinvestment in the area.
Get City Council meeting and agenda information.
Programs & Services
Protect your identity: Shred It event takes place Saturday. Bring your personal and/or commercial documents to the “Shred It” event from 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, in the Wal-Mart parking lot, 15355 N. Northsight Blvd. A $3 per box donation is suggested.
Dive into a lifeguard training course, Nov. 7-21. Get certified in lifeguard rescues, basic first aid and CPR. The course runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; and from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 7-21.
Library hosts “Growing Up Trans” viewing and discussion. Watch Frontline’s documentary, Growing Up Trans, and discuss the film with Scottsdale’s transgender community. The free program starts at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at Civic Center Library.
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