🌱 Civic Center Set To Reopen + First Responder Therapy Service To End

Good morning, everybody. It's Friday in Scottsdale and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Cool with clouds and sun. High: 57 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. The first phase of the Scottsdale Civic Center is planning to open on Jan. 22. After being under construction for nearly a year, the Civic Center will host the Arizona Concours d'Elegance collector car exhibition as the first event in the new center. The remainder of the Civic Center still under construction is expected to open sometime in late March. (City of Scottsdale)
2. The Scottsdale location of P.F. Chang's is planning a celebration for the Lunar New Year and the restaurant's 30th anniversary. The free public event will feature live art, an outdoor pop-up bar, and Lunar New Year decor. The event will run from 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27. (Subscription: Daily Independent)
3. A Scottsdale-based nonprofit which specializes in using horses for therapy for first responders is ending its services. The nonprofit cited the lack of funding as the reason. The services used a six-week program working with therapy horses to help first responders who are suffering from mental health issues. (Arizona's Family)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Assisted Living: The Musical® At Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts (2:00 PM)
• Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys At Desert Stages Theatre (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Another Super Bowl event is coming to Scottsdale! The Tailgate Time Machine Block Party will bring musical performances and a massive TV set up to watch the upcoming Super Bowl and WM Phonix Open during a five-day event. (KTAR.com)
• This winter has brought many cold nights, and that can be risky for your pipes! Follow these tips from the City of Scottsdale on how to prevent your pipes from freezing and causing bigger problems. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• Join the Scottsdale area Chamber of Commerce on May 18 to honor this year's inductees to the Scottsdale History Hall of Fame. (Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• Have you ever wondered how chocolate is made? Check out the Craft Chocolate event at the Mustang Library on Monday, Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m. to find out how these sweet treats are made! (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)

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