🌱 Care Fund Earns $100K Grant + Fall Festival + Golf Course Upgrades

Hello, everybody. It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Scottsdale Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening in our community.

But first, today's weather:

Cool with plenty of sun. High: 76 Low: 52.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Scottsdale today:

1. A local nonprofit has been awarded $100,000 to help families impacted by extended health crises remain in their homes. The grant was awarded to Care Fund by The Saguaros, an Arizona-based group that raises funds throughout the year to support children's charities. The funds will directly support Care Fund's mortgage and rental assistance program. (Local Today Arizona)
2. Scottsdale's Fall Festival returns to Eldorado Park this Saturday, Oct. 29, after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The 51st annual festival will run from noon to 4:00 p.m. and feature costume contests, game booths, food trucks, and plenty of candy. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. (City Sun Times)
3. TPC Scottsdale has begun preparations to host the 88th annual WM Phoenix Open next February. In advance of the tournament, the site has launched construction projects on the 16th and 17th holes of the golf course. TPC Scottsdale will also add hospitality suites and upgrades to the Talking Stick Resort Fan Zone in preparation for the four-day event. (12 News)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Sustainability Plan Workshops At Community Design Studio (11:30 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting At Abundant Health Arizona (5:30 PM)
• Soweto Gospel Choir At Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Considering a career change? Check out the link to view job openings in the Scottsdale area. (Scottsdale Patch)
• Scottsdale was ranked 55th in a roundup of the best American cities to celebrate Halloween! The city scored 70 points for trick-or-treater friendliness. (WalletHub)
• Looking for a new furry friend to join the family? Here are the cats and dogs still searching for their forever homes at Scottsdale area shelters. (Scottsdale Patch)

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— 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.