🌱 K9 Trials At WestWorld + AZ Theatre Co. Moving + Landspout Sighting

Hello, friends! I'm back in your inbox this warm morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 87 Low: 66.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. The largest police department K9 trials event in the nation is coming to Scottsdale WestWorld this weekend. The Scottsdale Police Department will be on-site to participate in the Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association Trials. Doors will open at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct. 29. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
2. The Arizona Theatre Company is moving to a new location in Tempe, bringing its famed productions a little bit closer for Scottsdale’s theatre lovers. After more than 30 years of performances at the Herberger Theater Center in downtown Phoenix, the company is transitioning to the Tempe Center for the Arts. The new theater features 600 seats and a Broadway-sized main stage. (KJZZ)
3. The National Weather Service confirmed a landspout touched down briefly afternoon in nearby Chandler. No damage was reported from the cloud formation, which weather officials say was likely a cold air funnel. Visit the link to see photos of the landspout sent in by locals. (ABC 15)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Oktoberfest At Linda Senior Center (12:00 PM)
• Halloween Spook-Track-Ula At McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (6:00 PM)
• Día De Los Muertos Dinner At Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Plenty of pets at Scottsdale area shelters are still searching for their forever homes. Check out the link to explore the list of adoptable cats and dogs in your area. (Scottsdale Patch)
• Looking for a new job in and around Scottsdale? Here are the latest job postings near you. (Scottsdale Patch)
• In celebration of National Friends of Libraries Week, the Scottsdale Public Library recognizes the Friends of the Scottsdale Library, whose support has made programs such as Seed Library at Mustang, Family Read Aloud Nights, and the Summer Reading Program possible. Learn how you can become a Friend here. (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)

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Events:

• Jobing.com Phoenix Job Fair (October 18)
• Social Security Webinar (October 25)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! I'll see you around.

— 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.