🌱 Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream Opening + Hateful School Vandalization

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Showers early in the morning. High: 54 Low: 36.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream has opened its first-ever location in Arizona, which is perfectly located in Old Town Scottsdale near the waterfront on Fifth Avenue. The shop's ambiance reflects the vibrancy and cheerfulness of their ice cream, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a vast ice cream counter. Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream promises a unique and unforgettable experience with its fresh and fun atmosphere. (Phoenix New Times)
2. Two Senators, representing Tempe and Scottsdale, have expressed differing views on a proposed bill that would prohibit cities from taxing groceries purchased for home consumption. The Arizona Senate passed the bill along party lines on Monday, and it is estimated to save citizens more than $161 million annually. However, Gov. Katie Hobbs has yet to indicate whether she will sign the bill into law. (Subscription: Daily Independent)
3. Scottsdale Unified School District is conducting an investigation after students allegedly vandalized school property with hateful images. The incident occurred at Desert Canyon Middle School during a lesson on World War II and the Holocaust, causing damage to instructional materials. The district confirmed the incident to ABC15. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Nights In The Desert Guided Tour At Taliesin West (6:30 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting At Zamora Acupuncture (11:30 AM)
• Stage Techniques At Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (2:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Registration for Tents by the Tracks opened yesterday, Mar. 1, with limited spaces available that are likely to fill up quickly. To avoid missing out on this event, visit therailroadpark.com/events. (McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Police Department and Scottsdale Midas have partnered to host a free catalytic converter theft prevention event on Mar. 19, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Midas, 2428 N. Scottsdale Road. To sign up for this event, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• The SRPMIC IT Department Customer Care Division is offering computer classes for seniors aged 55 and above in the community. For more information on the classes, you can contact ITCustomerCare@srpmic-nsn.gov. (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community via Facebook)

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— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.