🌱 Fogo De Chao Restaurant Fire + Scottsdale 20/30 Club's New Name

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Scottsdale's Fogo de Chao restaurant caught on fire Sunday afternoon. The Scottsdale Fire Department responded to the restaurant fire around 3:00 p.m. The department is currently investigating how the restaurant caught fire. Thankfully, no one was injured during the incident. (12news.com KPNX)
2. The Scottsdale 20/30 Club has rebranded itself. The independent nonprofit will now be known as "The Saguaros," effective Jul. 1. The nonprofit routinely gathers funds for local children's charities since its founding in 1987. The new name is meant to signify the nonprofit's dedication to the Scottsdale community and its longevity. (KTAR.com)
3. A man has been arrested for reportedly recording under women's dresses in Old Town Scottsdale's Casa Amigos. Ryan Kocak, 36, has been charged with 44 felony counts. A preliminary search of Kocak's phone revealed child pornography, 15 videos from Casa Amigos, and sexual footage taken from an apartment window in 2019. (Fox 10 Phoenix)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Immersive Van Gogh (Off-Peak) At Lighthouse Artspace (2:00 PM)
• Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting At Community Design Studio (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Here are the latest Scottsdale properties to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Scottsdale Patch)
• Planning the perfect summer weekend in Scottsdale doesn't need to be complicated. Click for the complete summer weekend planning guide. (AZ Big Media)
• Maricopa County is currently hiring for a variety of open positions. Click to view the full list. (Maricopa County)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow for your next update.

— 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.