🌱 Belgian Waffle Ride Expansion In Scottsdale + Casual Convergence

Hello again, everybody. It's Wednesday in Scottsdale and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community.

But first, today's weather:

A heavy thunderstorm around. High: 92 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. The Belgian Waffle Ride is coming to Scottsdale in 2023. The Scottsdale expansion is part of Monuments of Cycling's expansion project that includes Vancouver Island, Canada. There will now be seven races. The first Scottsdale race will be Mar. 4-5, 2023. (Velo News)
2. Casual Convergence's 10th year at Scottsdale Waterfront will be from Nov. 4 to Nov. 13. The event will celebrate and feature artists from around the world in various mediums. About 250,000 individuals participate in Casual Convergence each year. Click for a list of returning artists for this year's event. (AZ Central)
3. Scottsdale Community College will be offering a Production Assistant Certification program in October through the Scottsdale School of Film and Theatre. The program will be offered at the college for the next four years. This year's program will be certifying 40 individuals. (AZ Family)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• 10th Annual National Forensic Science Week Police Department Forensic Service Division Open House At Forensic Lab (3:00 PM)
• Library Board At Civic Center (4:30 PM)
• Airport Advisory Commission At Scottsdale City Hall (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Scottsdale Public Library is hosting a Design a Library card contest. All Scottsdale Kindergartners are invited to enter. Click to learn more. (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• Are you prepared for an emergency? Click for Scottsdale Fire Department's emergency preparedness resources. (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• Did you know that staying active can lessen your risk of falls? The Scottsdale Fire Department recommends residents speak with their primary care physician about exercise options. (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.