🌱 Freeway Closures Halt For Two Weeks + Rio Verde Water Solutions

Morning, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in Scottsdale today.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy, showers around. High: 59 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. The Arizona Department of Transportation announced that there will be no scheduled closures along freeways in the Valley from Wednesday, Feb. 1 to Wednesday, Feb. 15. The decision aims to prevent traffic issues for the Super Bowl and its related events as well as the Waste Management Phoenix Open in Scottsdale. (Subscription: Daily Independent)
2. More than a hundred people and state lawmakers gathered on Sunday to discuss potential solutions for the Rio Verde Foothills water access. Officials in attendance included Sen. John Kavanagh who suggested that he propose a bill where Scottsdale would be fully reimbursed to pipe water into the community and could stop if its own residents end up in a water shortage. (Arizona Family)
3. Mike Ward Autmotative's grand opening party for its new Scottsdale luxury car showroom featured a Czinger Vehicles 21C. The $2 million performance car debuted at the showroom for the first time in Arizona during Wednesday's grand opening event. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Animated Shorts Student Matinee At Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you on the hunt for a new job? Check out this roundup of open positions in the Scottsdale area, including multiple opportunities in customer services, business services, travel services, sales, and more. (Scottsdale Patch)
• Give a homeless pet their new forever home today! Here's a roundup of adoptable animals ready for their new family right now in Scottsdale, including pets like Mo, Katalina, Annie, and many more. (Scottsdale Patch)
• Mark your calendars, music fans! The 2023 Scottsdale Jazz Festival is coming up on Apr. 29-30. Tickets are on sale now! (Office of Diversity, City of Scottsdale via Facebook)
• Do you like writing poetry? Have you always wanted to try but don't know where to start? Join Scottsdale's Poet Laureate Lois Roma-Deeley at the Appaloosa Library on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 1:00 p.m. for a writing workshop on learning the art of crafting poetry! (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)

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Events:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Delighted Every Week (January 31)
• JW Marriott Desert Ridge Open (February 1)
• Le Creuset Factory to Table (February 2)
• Estate Planning Webinar on February 7th & 8th (February 7)
• 2023 Maxim Party (February 11)
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You're officially in the loop for today. I'll see you soon!

— Michelle Paul