🌱 Holiday Fun At Scottsdale Fashion Square + Free Winter Block Party

Hello, hello! I'm back with your new copy of the Scottsdale Daily. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 72 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. This Christmas season, Scottsdale Fashion Square will be holding plenty of special experiences and events for the whole family. Santa has already made his annual debut at Scottsdale Fashion Square's Palm Court, and you can get photos with him seven days a week. There will also be seasonal musical serenades, Santa Claus experiences, and much more. The holiday fun will last until Dec. 24. (citysuntimes)
2. The city of Scottsdale voted unanimously in favor of requiring a license for homes that operate as short-term or vacation rentals. This will include such businesses as Airbnb. Compliance with the decision will begin just days into the new year. Licensing will cost $250 per property annually. (FOX10 Phoenix)
3. On Dec. 3, Scottsdale Bible Church will be hosting a free winter block party. From 4:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m., you can enjoy this winter celebration with your whole family! There will be carnival rides, a Christmas market, food trucks, laser tag, and much more. Donations in the form of unwrapped gifts will go to foster children. (All Events)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Van Gogh at Lighthouse Artspace (3:00 PM)
• Sunset & Sips at Taliesin West (5:00 PM)
• Drop-In Improv Comedy Class at Outcasters Improv Training Center (6:00 PM)
• Casa Amigos Wednesdays at Casa Amigos (10:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The SPRMIC Holiday Light Parade is accepting applications for the Dec. 10 event! We can't wait to see what they cook up. (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Philharmonic will be playing Chopin, Mozart, and much more on Dec. 4! Now that's music to our ears. (Scottsdale Performing Arts)
• Horse lovers are heading to Westworld of Scottsdale starting Dec. 1 to witness the Desert Classic All Arabian Horse Show! It's an amazing opportunity to see some stunning horses compete. (Westworld AZ)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.