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🌱 Abrazo Health Hosts Open House + Where To Ring In The New Year

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

  1. Abrazo Health will be hosting an open house hiring event on Dec. 14 to fill numerous different positions at its Scottsdale Campus and Cave Creek Hospital. The event will be held at the Scottsdale Campus, where candidates can have on-site interviews for positions in all hospital departments and even receive an immediate job offer. There are career opportunities for registered nurses, clinical support, food services, and more. (citysuntimes)
  2. An accident in south Scottsdale early Monday morning landed one man in the hospital. The crash occurred near 64th Street and Thomas Road at around 6:50 a.m. The vehicle had overturned and was stuck in some trees, which needed to be removed before the victim could be rescued. The driver is at the hospital in stable condition. (Arizona's Family)
  3. Still haven't figured out your plans for New Year's Eve? The days may be counting down, but there's still time to ensure you have an unforgettable start to the New Year. This list of New Year's events in nearby Phoenix are full of fun ways to say goodbye to 2022. Whether you're looking for glamour, glitz, or something for the whole family, Phoenix is sure to deliver! (Axios)

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Today in Scottsdale:

  • North Scottsdale Senior Men's Breakfast Meet-Up at Egg N' Joe (8:30 AM)
  • Measuring Ethical Culture: Data Sources & Planning Remediation at Ethisphere (11:00 AM)
  • Know Your Chamber at Scottsdale Area Chamber (11:30 AM)
  • Ethics Game Show at Gainey Ranch Golf Club (12:00 PM)
  • Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable December at Scottsdale Public Library: Civic Center Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • On Thursday, Dec. 15, the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community will be holding a pet food giveaway! There will be food for dogs and cats (and puppies and kittens) and tons of pet supplies and toys! (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community via Facebook)
  • Scottsdale Senior Services is hosting its annual holiday luncheon! Senior citizens get to enjoy a delicious holiday meal, participate in Christmas activities, and even pose for a picture with the Man in Red himself. (Scottsdale Senior Services via Facebook)
  • You can support Phoenix-based SPOT 127's educational programs by donating your vehicle! Proceeds will go to digital media training for high school students. (SPOT 127 via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.

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