🌱 Award-Winning Author Discussion + Airport Flight Reservations

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Award-winning author Brad Graber will be speaking to the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers on Aug. 31 at 6:00 p.m. The discussion will be at the group's monthly meeting to exchange ideas. His talk will focus on adding humor to an author's toolkit. Contact Patricia Brooks to register for the event. (Daily Independent)
2. The Museum of Illusions is opening this fall in Scottsdale. The museum is designed for visitors of all ages. Over 60 visual, hands-on, and education illusions will be featured through the exhibit. There will also be plenty of photo opportunities. The museum will be located on the Arizona Boardwalk. (Fabulous Arizona)
3. To prepare for the 2023 Super Bowl, the Scottsdale Airport will be taking reservations. The reservation system will hopefully ensure a smooth and efficient operating schedule during the busy event. To fly in and out of the airport, a reservation will need to be placed between Wednesday, Feb. 8 and Monday, Feb. 13. Click for more information on the reservation system. (City of Scottsdale)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Chaparral Band Concert At Chaparral High School (6:00 PM)
• Romeo and Juliet Through New Works At Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Here are the latest Scottsdale properties to hit the market, available at a range of price points from under $400,000 to upwards of $1.4 million. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Scottsdale Patch)
• The Scottsdale Police Department recognizes K9 Maverick's hard work with the department. After six years, he is finally retiring. Best of luck in retirement! Click to watch the video. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• The McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park announces that the carousel is operating once again. It was down for maintenance. (McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park via Facebook)

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— 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.