🌱 Mask Recommendation Lifted + Lake Safety Warning

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Scottsdale Daily. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's going on these days in town.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. The University of Northern Colorado has released its 2021-2022 dean's list and a number of Scottsdale students are on it. To be listed on the prestigious list, a student must earn a combined GPA of 3.5 to 3.74 during at least two semesters with 24 hours completed. Scottsdale's Sarah Ausloos, Haley Boxwell, Grace Napoletano, and AJ Tennessen made the list. (Daily Independent)
2. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lifted its masking recommendation for Maricopa County residents. The decision is due to the county being listed as a "low" COVID-19 community level. The county has been listed as a "high" level since Jul. 14. There are still several counties in Arizona that are listed as "high." (AZ Central)
3. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is urging residents to practice extreme caution at lakes. According to the department, more than 10 drownings have occurred this year at Lake Pleasant. Lake goers are asked to wear life jackets. If a monsoon storm occurs while on the lake, find shelter in one of the coves. (AZ Family)

Today in Scottsdale:

• FREE Foam Frenzy At Butterfly Wonderland (9:00 AM)
• Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest At Desert Stages Theatre (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Scottsdale's Office of Diversity will be hosting a meeting at the Community Design Studio on Aug. 9. The meeting starts at 5:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. (Office of Diversity, City of Scottsdale via Facebook)
• Maricopa County is currently hiring. Click for a list of rewarding career opportunities and apply today. (Maricopa County)
• The City of Scottsdale provides an interactive map of the latest road closures and construction. Click to plan your next route through Scottsdale. (City of Scottsdale)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.