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Hello again Scottsdale! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Scottsdale’s own Merrill Kelly is back atop the D-backs rotation
  • How Scottsdale mixes cowboys, caviar, and desert adventure in one trip
  • Are you making these mistakes that holiday thieves count on?

Today's riddle: What did the balloon say to the doctor? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 79 and low of 50 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 56.
  • Tuesday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 77 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Merrill Kelly, Diamondbacks finalize a $40 million, 2-year deal (nbcsports.com) — Scottsdale native Merrill Kelly is coming back to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a two-year, $40 million deal, with a possible 2028 option. For local fans who watched him star at Arizona State and in the D-backs’ 2023 World Series run, his return as a likely top-of-rotation starter keeps a hometown arm at the center of the team’s next chapter.
   

Find out what's happening in Scottsdalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

• Scottsdale, where old west meets modern chic (inkfreenews.com) — This travel feature paints Scottsdale as a blend of Old West charm and modern luxury, from Old Town galleries and cowboy gear to high-end boutiques and "Burgers and Bentleys." It also spotlights nearby Cave Creek, Carefree, and the Sonoran Desert, giving locals and visitors ideas for shopping, museums, hiking, and desert exploration around Scottsdale.
   

• As holiday package theft rises, Arizona Police share prevention tips (azcentral.com) — Scottsdale police are warning residents to guard against holiday package theft, mail theft, and car break-ins as deliveries surge this week. Officers urge people to track packages closely, use secure delivery options, collect mail promptly, and keep shopping bags out of sight in vehicles to reduce crimes of opportunity across the city and nearby suburbs.
   

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    Sunday December 21
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    Saturday December 27
  • Persian Zumba Class
    Arizona Persian Cultural Center (AZPCC) , 7825 E Gelding Dr, Suite 101 , Scottsdale
    10:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Owner picked up the dog!
    #Reunited Found German Shepherd on Indian School and 16th Street. No chip. Very well trained. Male. (Nextdoor Raintree-T Bird Corridor)
  • MISSING CAT!!
    —— She’s been FOUND!!!! Hi all, Our Willow wasn’t downstairs this AM and is missing. She is very skittish and stays in doors. If anyone see’s her… (Nextdoor Sonoran Hills)
  • AutoNation posted a job opening for Parts Shipping and Recieveing Clerk - AutoNation Ford Scottsdale in Scottsdale. Apply here.
  • Arizona Staffing posted a job opening for Spa Attendant in Scottsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scottsdale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Paradise Valley

  • Jay Feely to run for Congress in Scottsdale, following Trump's advice (azcentral.com)

Phoenix

  • Greg Gutfeld says media lost ‘credibility' by covering up for ‘brain dead' Joe Biden (meaww.com)
  • Erika Kirk honors Target employee who was harassed for wearing ‘Freedom' shirt at AmericaFest 2025 (meaww.com)
  • Warriors build cushion in 4th, then fend off pesky Suns (statenews.net)

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Ok Scottsdale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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