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🌱 Patch AM: Will Echo Canyon and Pima Elementary stay open after tonight’s vote?
And on the Scottsdale Patch calendar - đ - Saguaro High School | Winter Concert
What's up Scottsdale! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Will Echo Canyon and Pima Elementary stay open after tonight’s vote?
- Are Scottsdale’s snowbird-season drivers really the Valley’s worst?
Today's riddle: What did the red wire say when the white wire asked it to come out and play? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Find out what's happening in Scottsdalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 74 and low of 43 degrees.
- Wednesday: Nice with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 76, low: 49.
- Thursday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• WATCH: Scottsdale superintendent addresses concerns over school closure, repurposing process (abc15.com) — Families at Echo Canyon School and Pima Elementary in Scottsdale may learn tonight whether their campuses will close or be repurposed because of low enrollment. The Scottsdale Unified School District board is set to decide, and Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel and parents explain the process and possible next steps in an accompanying video. 
• Are Scottsdale drivers the worst in the Valley? Locals debate (phoenixnewtimes.com) — Scottsdale residents are venting on Reddit about what they see as increasingly reckless and chaotic local driving, especially during snowbird season. Locals share stories from State Route 101 and city streets, blaming seasonal visitors, distracted drivers, and speeding for making Scottsdale roads feel less safe every year.
📸 Around Scottsdale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scottsdale
- đ - Saguaro High School | Winter Concert
Saguaro High School
6:00 pm - đ - Desert Canyon Elementary School | Desert Canyon Choir Concert
Desert Canyon Elementary School
6:00 pm - Ribbon Cutting - Native Ceuticals Northeast Valley
Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce , 7501 E McCormick Pkwy , Scottsdale
8:45 am - Chamber University - Beyond the Workplace: Supporting Employees for Real-World Success
Scottsdale Community College Indigenous Cultural Center Conference Room
3:30 pm - đ - Cochise Elementary School | Cochise Chorus Winter Concert
Cochise Elementary School
5:00 pm - đ - Chaparral High School | Chaparral Winter Classic Choral Concert
Chaparral High School
7:00 pm - đ - Laguna Elementary School | Tails- The Musical; Everyone find the FURever home eventually!
Laguna Elementary School
5:30 pm - Persian Zumba Class
Arizona Persian Cultural Center (AZPCC) , 7825 E Gelding Dr, Suite 101 , Scottsdale
10:30 am
Tuesday December 9
Wednesday December 10
Thursday December 11
Friday December 12
Saturday December 13
📣 Scottsdale Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Girls Softball
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School , 1025 S Beck Ave , Tempe
5:00 pm - Ward Traditional Academy Open House
Ward Traditional Academy , 1965 E Hermosa Dr , Tempe
5:30 pm - CMS - Concert, Symphonic and Jazz Band Concert
Connolly Middle School , 2002 E Concorda Dr , Tempe
6:30 pm - Meyer Montessori Open House
Meyer Montessori , 2615 S Dorsey Ln , Tempe
5:30 pm
Tuesday December 9
Wednesday December 10
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- My dog photography project is in week three.
Let me explain why I'm doing it... To connect with people in our community. And to get way out of my comfort zone. It's about my love for life,… (Nextdoor Grayhawk Thompson Peak) - #reunited!
Peaches is headed home !! Love a quick happy ending !!! Female dog found loose in DC Ranch Park and Manor Homes. 2 collars but no ID - will take to… (Nextdoor DC Ranch)
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Bakery Wrapper / Sanitation in Scottsdale. Apply here.
- Crate & Barrel posted a job opening for Seasonal Replenishment Associate in Scottsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scottsdale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Paradise Valley
- Multiple Wedding Guests Show Up to Nuptials Wearing White Dresses in Viral Video: 'Bride Was Not Happy' (Exclusive) (people.com)
- AVE Paradise Valley Debuts New Terrace Apartments (arizonafoothillsmagazine.com)
Phoenix
- It's a girl! Phoenix Zoo welcomes adorable baby giraffe (azfamily.com)
- Pinal County takes historic step with new ICE partnership, sparking ACLU scrutiny (12news.com)
- Work on One Camelback in Phoenix resumes with new owner (fox10phoenix.com)
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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