? Cannabis Cultivation Facility Expansion + Disenchanted!

Hi, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening in Scottsdale these days.

First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm in the p.m. High: 100 Low: 81.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Scottsdale has a new Instagram-worthy hotspot. 50 Shades of Rose in Old Town Scottsdale has cultivated an atmosphere with original art installations and a unique seasonal menu. The location is open Thursday through Sunday at 7914 E Indian Plaza. Click to learn more. (AZ Big Media)
2. The Scottsdale City Council has approved a permit for the expansion of a Scottsdale marijuana cultivation facility. Flower Launch LLC will now be able to expand its 15,000-square-foot facility. The expansion will result in a total floor area of 46,550 square feet. Click to review the City Council's full agenda from Monday's meeting. (Daily Independent)
3. The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will be hosting "Disenchanted!" starting today. The performance will run through Aug. 28. This all-woman performance will explore beloved princesses with a brand-new twist. Click to get tickets today. (citysuntimes)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee At Scottsdale City Hall (6:00 PM)
• Divas At Dusk At Bottled Blonde (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Scottsdale Economic Development will be hosting the United Business Diversity Summit on Sep. 14. Over 25 keynote experts will be presenting. Click to register. (Scottsdale Economic Development via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Fire Department is encouraging residents to take free online training to prepare for wildfires. Click to learn more. (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• Is your property prepared for a monsoon? Click for a list of preparation tips for monsoon season. (City of Scottsdale)

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? Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master?s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.