🌱 Arizona Asian Festival Saturday + Paso Robles Wine Event Debuts

Hello there, Scottsdale. I'm here in your inbox this warm morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 89 Low: 64.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Scottsdale today:

1. The annual Arizona Asian Festival takes place on the Scottsdale Waterfront this weekend. More than 20 diverse groups will participate in this year’s celebration, bringing beer and tea gardens, a 100-piece fashion show, live music, and more. The free event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 22. (Office of Diversity, City of Scottsdale via Facebook)
2. The Paso Robles Wine Country Experience is set to make its debut in Scottsdale on Oct. 27 at the McCormick Scottsdale Resort. The experience, which is returning to Arizona for the first time in eight years, will showcase samples from 23 winemakers and crafters. The event will run from 1:00-8:30 p.m. Tickets are available for $65. (Ahwatukee Foothills News)
3. A local entrepreneur has created a cosmetic bag designed to help makeup and skincare products withstand the blazing Arizona heat. Scottsdale resident Heather Dziedzic, the inventor of the Berry Bag, says she hopes her product will help people save money by protecting cosmetics, electronics, and other expensive products from extreme weather damage. The current model uses a built-in ice pack to keep items cool for up to four hours in the Arizona sun. (Daily Independent)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Ribbon Cutting At Sunwest Bank (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Scottsdale Parks & Recreation will host two pumpkin patch events at Horizon and Mountain View Community Centers on Oct. 28 and 29. Stop by for games, food, pumpkin decorating, and more fall fun! (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Lifeguarding isn't just a summer job! Scottsdale's aquatic centers are open year-round and are the perfect part-time job. Click here to learn more. (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur in Scottsdale? HUUB is here to help! Apply today to get access to assistance through the Small Business Assistance program. (Scottsdale Economic Development via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. I'll see you around!

— 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.