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In today's newsletter:
- How Scottsdale schools responded to allegations against a Saguaro administrator
- Which busy Old Town intersection suddenly shut down Saturday morning?
- Why this $24 million Scottsdale ‘Castle on the Hill’ is auction-bound
Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 83 and low of 52 degrees.
- Monday: Sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 50.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Saguaro athletic director quits amid claims of inappropriate messages (azcentral.com) — Scottsdale parents should know that Saguaro High School’s athletic director and assistant principal resigned after allegations he sent inappropriate messages to a student, with the Scottsdale Unified Governing Board accepting his resignation this week. District leaders quickly removed him from campus, notified families at both Saguaro and Mohave Middle School, and reported the matter to Scottsdale police and the State Board of Education while reiterating strict rules on staff-student communication. 
2. Officer, driver hurt after crash in Scottsdale (azfamily.com) — A Scottsdale police officer and another driver suffered non-serious injuries after a two-vehicle crash that shut down the Osborn Road and Drinkwater Boulevard intersection late Saturday morning. The officer was taken to the hospital for evaluation, while the other driver declined transport. Police expect the intersection to remain closed for about two hours as investigators process the scene, so drivers should plan alternate routes nearby.
3. 'Castle on the Hill' up for auction in Scottsdale (azcentral.com) — A well-known luxury property nicknamed the “Castle on the Hill” in Scottsdale, estimated at around $24 million, is heading to auction, drawing attention in the high-end local real estate market. Photos highlight the estate’s dramatic hillside presence, underscoring its status as one of Scottsdale’s priciest residential offerings.
4. Surprise! These 2 Arizona Cities Rated High for 'Most Caring' In the U.S.! (thunder981.com) — Scottsdale just earned national recognition as the 3rd “most caring” large city in the country, ranking especially high for how it supports vulnerable residents through adoption rates and low child poverty. A new WalletHub study placed Scottsdale and Gilbert in the top five, with several other Valley cities also making the top 100. The rankings highlight strong volunteerism, charitable giving, and helping professions across Arizona.
5. Woman Diagnosed With Rare Cancer at 50 Reveals Symptoms She Mistook for a Sinus Infection (today.com) — A Phoenix woman’s rare nasal cancer was first spotted by a Scottsdale doctor and confirmed by a local Scottsdale lab after she mistook her symptoms for a sinus infection or COVID. Her diagnosis led to complex surgery and radiation at Johns Hopkins, and she now lives cancer-free in Arizona while continuing regular follow-ups and adapting to life without a sense of smell.
📸 Around Scottsdale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scottsdale
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- Keyboard Conversations ®️ with Jeffrey Siegel | Beethoven—The Young Genius
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts | Virginia G. Piper Theater , 7380 E 2nd St , Scottsdale
7:30 pm - Ribbon Cutting - Aloft Scottsdale
Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce , 7501 E McCormick Pkwy , Scottsdale
4:00 pm - đ - Laguna Elementary School | December Nights, December Lights!
Laguna Elementary School
6:00 pm - AM Connect Hosted by Culinary Dropout
Culinary Dropout Scottsdale Quarter , 15125 North Scottsdale Road , Scottsdale
7:30 am - The Hollywood Film Orchestra presents The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others – A Celebration of Film Music
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts | Virginia G. Piper Theater , 7380 E 2nd St , Scottsdale
8:00 pm - Persian Zumba Class
Arizona Persian Cultural Center (AZPCC) , 7825 E Gelding Dr, Suite 101 , Scottsdale
10:30 am
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Chanukah in Carefree
Sanderson Lincoln Pavillion , 101 Easy St , Carefree
5:30 pm - Spracale Band, Orchestra, Choir Assembly
Joseph P. Spracale Elementary , 1325 E Malibu Dr , Tempe
8:30 am - Family History Club
Wickenburg Public Library , 164 E Apache St , Wickenburg
10:00 am - Bingo at Community Center
Fountain Hills Community Center , 13001 N La Montana Dr , Fountain Hills
1:30 pm - Town Council Executive Session
Fountain Hills, AZ Calendar
4:00 pm - Girls Softball Championships
McKemy Academy of International Studies , 2250 S College Ave , Tempe
5:00 pm
Sunday December 14
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Can anyone foster or adopt this very urgent🚨, STUNNING white Shepherd?
Hi name is Koda has perfect behavioral notes at the shelter. He is scheduled to be euthanized tomorrow at 2 PM. Please let me know if you are… (Nextdoor Desert Mountain) - Introducing Raisin!
This girl is a beautiful black lab who is looking for a forever home. This 4-year-old girl has been getting ready for her new home by showing she is… (Nextdoor Gainey Ranch)
- AccorHotel posted a job opening for Seasonal Guest Services Valet Greeter in Scottsdale. Apply here.
- Delta Galil USA, Inc. posted a job opening for Stock Associate - SPL in Scottsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scottsdale here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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