🌱 17 Years Of Scottsdale Women Writers + Phoenix Fentanyl Raid

Hello, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Scottsdale Daily. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

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Turning cloudy. High: 96 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. The Scottsdale Society of Women Writers reaches is celebrating its 17th anniversary. The 70 members have been participating in virtual meetings for over two years as a result of the pandemic, but that hasn't stopped them from inspiring and creating. The group has speakers from every genre who come and speak about writing as an art and a business. Meetings are free and there are new speakers monthly. For more information, check the link. (Daily Independent)
2. Eight million fentanyl pills have been seized throughout the Phoenix area — and this bust could have a significant impact on communities in surrounding towns and cities as well. The seizure is part of a nationwide effort to crack down on fentanyl pills and powders which have become increasingly prevalent. There were over 390 raids conducted nationwide, although most of them took place in Arizona. Officials hope this seizure will help cut down on the drug problem throughout Phoenix, Scottsdale, and other communities. (Arizona's Family)
3. A Phoenix man on meth has been arrested for setting a fire in a PetSmart. Richard Gutierrez Jr. was apprehended after he allegedly walked into the popular pet store chain and used a lighter to set two bags of dog food on fire. Employees noticed the smell almost immediately and were able to put out the flames before they could do any damage. Gutierrez admitted to the crime when he was later questioned by police. He is also a suspect in an unrelated arson case. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Stage Techniques at Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (2:00 PM)
• Boys Golf VS Boulder Creek, SunnySlope at Lookout Mountain Golf Club (4:00 PM)
• Vivi Erickson Violin And Viola Lessons at Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (4:30 PM)
• Get To Feed at Get Phoenix: Feed My Starving Children (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has been helping the community more than ever lately! Volunteers have been giving away family-sized popcorn, free packaged meals, and more! (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community via Facebook)
• The winners of the Chicken Scratch Couples Dance Video Contest hosted by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community have been announced, and they have a lot to dance over. Winners received a $100 gift card and tons of accolades! (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community via Facebook)
• Need help improving your financial awareness and planning skills? The Appaloosa Library will be offering a program to answer all your questions! (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning for another update.

— 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.