🌱 A 12,000-Turkey Giveaway + Police And Fire Join Vaccine Suit

Good day, neighbors! Caitlin Sievers here with the Tuesday issue of the Phoenix Daily.

First, today's weather:

Variable cloudiness. High: 77 Low: 59.

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Here are the top stories today in Phoenix:

1. The unions representing Phoenix police and firefighters have joined a lawsuit aiming to nix a federal vaccine mandate impacting millions of workers across the nation. Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has filed several lawsuits challenging vaccine mandates, but Phoenix police and firefighters just joined one of the suits last week after the City of Phoenix announced vaccination requirements for city workers. (Associated Press)
2. If you're looking to get outside with your family and burn some calories ahead of a heavy Thanksgiving meal, there are plentiful holiday-morning turkey trot options in the Phoenix metropolitan area. Registration for many of the runs is open through Wednesday evening or Thanksgiving morning, prior to the run. (Phoenix Patch)
3. Local food banks are making a huge effort to collect and distribute food to families in need ahead of the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. St. Mary's Food Bank already handed out food on Monday and will continue giving out its 12,000 turkeys and other Thanksgiving fixings today and Wednesday. St. Mary's will continue collecting donations today and Wednesday as well. (Arizona's Family)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Special Governing Board Meeting — Madison School District. (3 p.m.)
• Energy and Climate Action Team Meeting — Sierra Club Grand Canyon Chapter. (6:30 p.m.)

Phoenix Patch Notebook

• City of Phoenix: "New tree plantings are showing up along the 'Miracle Mile' area of McDowell Road as part of the city's Tree and Shade Master Plan. Back in the 1950s this was one of the first busy shopping areas outside of downtown Phoenix." (Facebook)
• Arizona Humane Society: "Happy birthday to Chase and Rocket, the Crisis Response Canines for the Scottsdale Police Department! To celebrate, these amazing pups are collecting donations for the homeless pets of AHS through Dec. 15 at five locations in Scottsdale. We are so thankful for Chase and Rocket, and for our partnership with the Scottsdale Police Department to fight animal cruelty!" (Facebook)
• Water - Use It Wisely: "Wondering what uses the most water indoors? The culprit is the toilet, using nearly 30 percent of indoor water😱🚽! Here is a beginner water-saving tip. #waterconservation #watersavingtips" (Facebook)
• City of Phoenix Water Services Department: "All week long, we’ll be sharing some #Thanksgiving #conservation tips to help you save water (and $) this holiday season! #1: when prepping your meals, instead of running hot water over frozen foods, thaw them in the microwave or fridge." (Facebook)

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— Caitlin Sievers

About me: I'm a passionate writer and photographer who worked as a reporter and editor for various publications in the Midwest before landing in Phoenix. I have seven roommates. Four of them are cats. Contact me at caitlin.sievers@patch.com with story ideas and feedback.

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