🌱 Have You Seen Ethan Ristow? + First Ever Scottsdale StoryWalk

Good morning, neighbors! Megan Moreno here with your weekend edition of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out what's happening in town these days, including:

• Scottsdale family asking for helping locating Ethan Ristow, who disappeared two years ago.
• StoryWalk encourages reading and physical activity.
• Toka Café & Grill now open.

But first, your weekend weather: It will be mostly sunny and very hot, with a high of 111 and low of 80.

Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. A Scottsdale family is asking for help locating Ethan Ristow, who is still missing after disappearing near Highway 87 and Shea Boulevard on Aug. 20, 2021. After enjoying lunch in Fountain Hills and time at a popular splash pad with his wife and two sons, Ethan tried an off-road trail near the area. However, he had engine problems and went to look for help. After waiting for Ethan to return for a few hours, his wife and sons walked to the highway and got a ride from a good Samaritan. Ethan was not seen again after he went missing on Salt River Pima-Maricopa tribal land, and his family is asking anyone with possible information to call the Salt River Police at 480-850-9230. (scottsdale.org)
2. Scottsdale's first ever StoryWalk, which encourages families to engage in literacy and physical activity, is now open at Rio Montaña Park, 11180 N. 132nd St. Presented by the Scottsdale Public Library in collaboration with Scottsdale Parks and Recreation, residents can stroll along the walkable path and read pages from children's books that are printed and placed in displays along the way. The first book featured is "Saguaro's Gifts" by Kurt Cyrus, and books will be changed out regularly. (City of Scottsdale, Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
3. The Arabian National Breeder Finals will take place at WestWorld of Scottsdale from Sept. 13 through Sept. 16! Breeders and purebred Arabian horse enthusiasts can enjoy this "unprecedented halter/breeding showcase opportunity that offers prize money and marketing opportunities." You can find more information here. (City of Scottsdale)
4. Toka Café & Grill is now open and serving up southeast Europe dishes at the Scottsdale Air Park, 7678 E. Greenway Road, Suite 104. Guests can enjoy a croissant with Nutella for breakfast, "homemade Albanian burek" for lunch, and homemade baklava and coconut balls for dessert. You can check out the full menu here. (Mouth By Southwest)

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Tomorrow, Monday, and Tuesday in Scottsdale:

Sunday, September 10

• Contemporary Literature Book Club at Civic Center Library (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)

Monday, September 11

• Baby Cuddles Storytime at Appaloosa Library (10:30 AM - 10:50 AM)
• Twos & Threes Together at Civic Center Library (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
• The New Film on the Block: "Wakanda Forever" at the Civic Center Library (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
• Button Making at Mustang Library (4:00 PM - 4:45 PM)
• Teen Advisory Board at Mustang Library (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
• Family Storytime at Arabian Library (6:15 PM - 6:45 PM)

Tuesday, September 12

• Twos & Threes Together at Arabian Library (10:15 AM - 10:45 AM, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
• Books 2 Boogie at Mustang Library (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Career Classes: Interview Techniques at Civic Center Library. Register online. (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
• Baby Cuddles Storytime at Civic Center Library (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Film Series: "Emily" at Mustang Library (1:30 PM - 3:40 PM)
• Word 1 at Civic Center Library (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
• Curious Crafter at Arabian Library (5:00 PM - 5:45 PM)

From my notebook:

• "The Cube Club at Arabian Library created some fun mosaics made of 100 Rubik's Cubes each! Next meeting is 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct 4 at Arabian Library." (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• "It is no secret that parks are cooler than the cities around them, but did you know that parks contribute to overall urban cooling? A study of 14,000 cities showed that areas within a 10-minute walk from a park are up to 6 degrees cooler than areas outside of that range. With Scottsdale's diverse range of parks, that is great news for us!" (Scottsdale Sports Complex via Facebook)
• "Join representatives from the City Manager’s Office, Tax & License, Code Enforcement and the Scottsdale Police Department for a discussion of the steps to follow if you have a concern with a short-term rental in your neighborhood... This free, virtual program runs 11 a.m.-noon Thursday, Sept. 21 on Zoom. Register today: ScottsdaleAZ.gov/citizen-service/college/registration" (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Please welcome our new members for the month of August: All About You Placement LLC, Blue Zones Project Scottsdale, CarePatrol Of Scottsdale, Cheeky Devil Studios, Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Scottsdale, FOR Energy, Head HR Recruiting & Consulting, Heartland Business Solutions, House and Home Vacation Rentals, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Arizona, Marcutt Laser Hair Removal, Mary Margaret Skelly Advisory, New York Life-Amy Vianna, Rancher Hat Bar, Renovation Sells Scottsdale, Skymed Travel, Sonesta ES Suites Paradise Valley, Spatial, SpringHill Suites Phoenix Scottsdale, Thermosurgery Technologies, Inc., and US StorageCenters!... Learn More at: https://bit.ly/44LeuIi" (Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• "Our #ChooseScottsdale featured job of the week is courtesy of Mayo Clinic. They are seeking a dietitian who will provide medical nutrition therapy via individualized and/or group sessions: https://bit.ly/45Iq34j" (Scottsdale Economic Development via Facebook)
• "We had the pleasure of joining the Arizona State University's Economic Development team for a tour of the available spaces at SkySong, The ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. There are several incredible opportunities (starting at 1,800sf) to join the community!" (Scottsdale Economic Development via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you next week!

— Megan Moreno

About me: Dr. Megan Moreno is a registered nurse, leader, cancer survivor, wife, and mother of two. Megan loves spending time with her husband, who is an Army combat veteran, and their children exploring the beautiful city of Scottsdale.

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