🌱 Griner Shoe Drive + SUSD Language Program + Construction Rescue

Hello, everybody! Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick review of everything you need to know.

But, before we get into it, I need to issue a correction to yesterday's newsletter. In a story about catalytic converter theft in Scottsdale, the name Midas in Midas Garage was misspelt. Please note the correct spelling is Midas Garage. The newsletter originally left the "s" off the words Midas.

First, upcoming weather:

• Today and tomorrow will be hot! High: 108 Low: 81.

WEATHER ALERT:

• An Air Quality Alert is in effect for Maricopa County until this afternoon. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality issued an Ozone High Pollution Advisory: "Ozone is an air contaminant which can cause breathing difficulties for children, older adults, as well as persons with respiratory problems. A decrease in physical activity is recommended. You are urged to car pool, telecommute or use mass transit. The use of gasoline-powered equipment should be reduced or done late in the day."
• A heat advisory warning is in effect until June 13! Please stay inside when possible and keep hydrated. This goes for your pets too! Never leave your children or pets in the car during the heat.

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Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Tuesday afternoon, crews from Scottsdale, Phoenix, Glendale, and Tempe fire departments rescued an injured construction worker off the roof of a Scottsdale building. The man's identity and condition have not yet been released, but fire crews say the his leg was broken and that he was lifted from the building in a rescue basket. After the rescue he was taken to the hospital. (Arizona's Family)
2. As the community waits for news on whether Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner can return safely back to the U.S., the Scottsdale community is keeping her foundation, BG’s Heart and Sole Shoe Drive, active. FirstBank, in partnership with Phoenix Rescue Mission and BG’s Heart and Sole Shoe, is collecting shoe donations at all its locations — three of which are in Scottsdale. Griner's organization was founded in 2016 and continues to help community members in need. If you have old shoes, or new shoes, laying around unused, consider swinging by FirstBank's local branches to donate. You can click here to find a branch close to you. (Press Release; information can also be found at Valley Independent).
3. Pueblo Elementary School's dual-language program is proving successful. First started in 2015-2016, the program immerses students in English and Spanish starting in kindergarten, when their science and math classes are in Spanish. By the fifth grade, they have mastered science and math in Spanish and switch to math in English, while social studies is taught in Spanish. Other schools in Scottsdale have optional language immersion programs, such as Desert Canyon Elementary's Mandarin program, although at Pueblo the program is unique in its being required. (Scottsdale Progress)
4. According to WalletHub's new study, Scottsdale is among the list of cities with the highest credit card debt payoff. In fact, Scottsdale ranks 10th out of 182 for decreasing both household credit card debt and overall credit card debt. (WalletHub)

Coming up in Scottsdale:

Today, June 8

• Kazimierz Dive Into Wine - Kazimierz Wine & Whiskey Bar (6:00 PM - 7:30 PM)
• It's Bingo, B*+%! - The Hot Chick (7:00 PM)
• Whiskey Wednesdays - Belle's Nashville Kitchen (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Thursday, June 9

• Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (9:00 AM)
• Continues: National Reined Cow Horse Association at WestWorld: Western Derby continues until June 11. (Starts 9:30 AM daily)
• An Indigenous Experience: Native Arts & Culture — Native Art Market (4:30 PM - 7:00 PM)
• Elena Golberg Harper Henry & Joseph Maruska — Marshall Gallery (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
• Floral Workshop: Desert Centerpiece — Flower Bar (6:00 PM)
• ArtWalk — Old Town Arts District (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• SRPMIC Emergency Management Office: AZ has its first probable Monkeypox Case announced today by Maricopa County. When there are significant updates on the situation the public health teams in the Community will provide updates. (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Public Library had a wild time at Mustang Library with Jungle Jill's Animal Encounters! They want to thank Jill and all of its other patrons in attendance! (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• Mayor David D. Ortega has proclaimed the month of June as LGBTQ Pride Month in Scottsdale. Pride Month is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (one's sexual or gender identity) Americans. (Office of Diversity, City of Scottsdale via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Senior Services want to thank NHN: Neighbors Helping Neighbors for your generous support of our 'Beat the Heat' Program! (Scottsdale Senior Services via Facebook)
• The "Plant-Based Food Art: Amazing Appetizers" program with Melanie Albert at Appaloosa Library on Thursday, June 9 had to be canceled. Hopefully it will be rescheduled at a later date (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, McCormick Ranch: Lost orange and white kitty, he is chipped. - Text or call 602 538 3888 Cross streets Del Platino, Via Linda, Hayden (81st) (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Paradise Heights/South Shea: "I drove down the street and found myself in heaven! - Little did I know there is a hidden treasure in this neighborhood, Megan’s Oasis. She has a healing center off 128th and Shea. That was probably the best massage I’ve ever had." (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Denim Scottsdale: "Posting for a friend: Lost cat! - Her name is Nikki. Bengal kitten. Last seen near Plaza and 86th street in Scottsdale. (Mcdonald/Scottsdale rd area). Contact 928-710-8496 or 602-647-8496. Email jasongitar@hotmail.com REWARD!" (Nextdoor)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Sincuidados: "Reminder: when temperatures get to 90 Degrees F, keep your dog indoors or on natural grass. - Blacktop, plastic grass and gravel gets really, really hot and will blister their paws." (Nextdoor)

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That's it for today! See you all soon for another update.

— Madison Feser

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