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Celebrate 25 years of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, Nov. 4
Scottsdale Cares donation program helps change lives
Events
Conservancy hosts Spooktacular Trailside Station
Boo! Scottsdale’s Fall Festival takes place Saturday
Check out these ongoing activities and events
For Your Information
Help make Valley transportation better
Get the latest City Council meeting agenda
Programs & Services
Green with envy – Learn about green renovations in southern Scottsdale, Nov. 3
Know and grow with your children
Save your memorable moments
Dispose of your brush and bulk
Headlines
Celebrate 25 years of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, Nov. 4
Commemorate the 25th anniversary of the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy. A celebration in its honor will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at WestWorld, 16601 N. Pima Road. The nonprofit organization champions for the sustainability of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve for the benefit of this and future generations. The preserve features 170 miles of scenic trails that can be accessed from 11 convenient trailheads. The preserve opens at sunrise and closes at sunset to provide desert wildlife — which is more active at night — a break from humans.
Scottsdale Cares donation program helps change lives
Thanks to programs that receive Scottsdale Cares funding, Alexa learned new skills, overcame disabilities, gained self-esteem and is now employed. Scottsdale Cares is the city’s voluntary utility bill donation program. Your donation will also change lives — and it’s simple to participate. If you receive a utility bill from Scottsdale, simply check the donation box that will add $1 to your monthly bill, money that will go to fund nonprofit agencies that assist thousands of Scottsdale residents each year. If you use auto-pay or sure-pay forms to pay your Scottsdale utility bill, you can call 480-312-2461 and designate “yes†to make a donation to Scottsdale Cares. Learn more about the program and the organizations that receive funding. Watch this video on the program and learn more about Alexa’s success.
Events
Conservancy hosts Spooktacular Trailside Station
Stop by the Gateway Trailhead and visit the Halloween Spooktacular Trailside Station. The free program, hosted by the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at 18333 N. Thompson Peak Parkway. This frightfully fun even will be filled with icky scary things of the desert. Come see creepy spiders, disappearing bugs, zombie beetles, snakes and glowing scorpions, if you dare. Learn more about this and other Conservancy events.
Boo! Scottsdale’s Fall Festival takes place Saturday
Come and have some spooky fun at this year’s annual Fall Festival! The fun takes place at Eldorado Park from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. The event will consist of 25 game booths, more than 10 bounce houses, stage entertainment, fireworks, candy, a tot area and more. Be sure to come and enjoy this safe alternative to trick or treating.
Check out these ongoing activities and events:
- Arizona Fall Baseball League – Cheer on the Scottsdale Scorpions as they take on top minor league players from the American and National leagues. Scottsdale Stadium, through mid-November.
- 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 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays, through May, 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.
- 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
Help make Valley transportation better
Frustrated by traffic? Want a better biking or transit experience? Sign up for the Maricopa Association of Governments Household Travel Survey to share your travel stories so the association can help make your trips better. It needs to understand how people use the region’s transportation network to develop solutions for the future. Participants are required to use an app to track their travel over a two-day span. Get details.
Get the latest City Council meeting agenda
Get City Council meeting and agenda information.
Programs & Services
Green with envy – Learn about green renovations in southern Scottsdale, Nov. 3
It’s easy to incorporate the latest energy efficient, healthy and environmentally responsible features in new buildings. But what about buildings 60 years and older? At the November Green Building Lecture you’ll hear from property owners about major upgrades to Scottsdale’s first all-electric model home, circa 1950s, in the Sherwood Heights neighborhood and a 1960s green, super energy efficient retrofitted apartment building in Holiday Park. The free program runs from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, at the Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road.
Know and grow with your children
New “Knowing and Growing†classes start in early November at Palomino and Civic Center libraries, as well as Vista del Camino Community Center. Sign up now to get your place for the 6-session classes “Books Can …†and “Fun with Math and Science.â€Â These popular classes are limited in size and are for age groups ranging from birth to five.
Save your memorable moments
Local author Kiki Swanson will take you through the ins and outs of saving your memorable moments on paper. A written legacy for your family and friends is a wonderful gift! Two free sessions are available: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at Appaloosa Library and 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at Civic Center Library. Call 480-312-READ (7323) for details.
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 Oct. 31.
- Service Area #2 – Bell Road to Indian Bend Road, west of the 101 Freeway; and Dynamite Boulevard to Happy Valley Road: Week of Nov. 7.
- Service Area #3 – Indian Bend Road to Thomas Road; and Happy Valley Road to Pinnacle Peak Road: Week of Nov. 14.
- Service Area #4 – Thomas Road to McKellips Road; and Pinnacle Peak Road to Thunderbird Road (including McDowell Mountain Ranch): Week of Nov. 28.
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