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🌱 Memorial Day Edition + 68th St. Abandoned + Summer Of Sharks​

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening this weekend in Scottsdale.

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Hey Scottsdale! Are you ready for the long weekend? If so, then give this edition a read as I will be keeping you up-to-date on all the Memorial Day festivities.

And as a daughter of an Army Officer, I would be remiss not to thank all of our military veterans and their families. Between the fun activities, cookouts, and general family gatherings, let us not forget that on Memorial Day we pay special tribute to service members who lost their lives in the line of duty.

As we all know, at this point in the year the weather is basically the same. But, nevertheless, here is your weekend weather:

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  • Today: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 102 Low: 72.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and warm. High: 99 Low: 72.
  • Sunday: Sunshine; breezy in the p.m.. High: 94 Low: 72.
  • Monday: Plenty of sunshine. High: 92 Low: 67.

WEATHER ALERT: Please exercise caught as Red Flag fire warnings are in effect in the northwest of the state. There is also an excessive heat warning in the Valley today which will likely carry over into the weekend. Wear sunscreen, stay indoors or in shaded areas when possible, and bring lots of water if you are spending time outside. And do not forget to pack sufficient water for your pets!

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Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

  1. The Scottsdale Police Department announced the arrest of Marcos Anthony Herrera, 41, and Anthony Michael Murray, 45, in connection to a crime spree that spanned the Valley. The two are allegedly responsible for at least 12 separate crimes in multiple cities. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
  2. Scottsdale City Council approved the abandonment of 68th Street in Scottsdale. The controversial debate began when residents along east Exeter Boulevard submitted a request for the city to abandon the 10-foot-wide strip of right-of-way, allowing the homeowners to extend their property for a kitchen renovation. Others advocated for the city to keep the land so that a public sidewalk could be installed to improve pedestrian safety. The council is still working with the 68th Street Sidewalk Association, a group of pedestrian safety advocates, to determine a solution to widening the sidewalk. (Subscription: Scottsdale Progress, Free: Newsbreak)
  3. Tomorrow starts the 'Summer of Sharks' at OdySea Aquarium! The Scottsdale aquarium boasts one of the largest and most diverse shark exhibits in the country — making it a prime location to learn all about our aquatic friends. From a tour of the shark habitats, touch pools, live discussions with shark experts, and creative kids' activities, there is something for everyone. (AZ Big Media)
  4. Gastromé Market, a massive 5,000-square-foot gourmet food market and restaurant, is calling north Scottsdale home starting this summer. Jenny Le and Tiffany Chavez are creating the space on Doubletree Ranch and Scottsdale roads to serve as "a restaurant, a market and a classroom" (AZ Central).
  5. The south is heading west! Ole Miss' men's golf team is tee-ing off in Scottsdale. The National Championship is being held at Grayhawk Golf Club today through Wednesday, June 1. If you want to watch the tournament without enduring the heat, then tune into the Golf Channel starting Monday. (Red Cup Rebellion)
  6. Scottsdale Consumer Warning: Walmart, Del Monte, and Albertsons have recalled products contain Jiff peanut butter due to salmonella contamination. Although no cases of illness are reported in Arizona, as of Thursday 14 people across 12 states got sick as a result of the contamination. Only Jiff products made in Lexington J.M. Smucker Co. facility, where the strain originated, are being recalled. Check out the Patch article for a full list of recalled Jif products. (Patch)

Memorial Day Weekend News:

  1. Although the Arizona Department of Transportation reported no freeway closures this Memorial Holiday weekend, driver's should plan ahead for major traffic and congestion on the roadways. Here are some things you should have in you vehicle in the event of unexpected travel delays: first aid kit, atlas/paper map, phone charger, snack, and lots of water. Please be patient on the roads and courteous to other drives — this allows everyone to stay safe and keep the traffic moving. (12news.com KPNX)
  2. Memorial Day deals are going on all weekend throughout the Valley. There are too many to list here, but a sampling of what to expect includes: $3 tacos at Diego Pops, free Pre-Memorial Day Party at Luckys Indoor Outdoor, Drag Disco Brunch at Kähvi Coffee + Cafe, and Pedal Haus Brewery military discount. Check out more here: ABC15
  3. Wondering what businesses and services will be open this weekend? Patch has got you covered. Scottsdale public facilities (offices, libraries, post offices, and courthouses) are closed Monday, Scottsdale trash pickup continues as normal, and banks are also closed Monday. Residents should not expect mail delivery on Monday. For a full list of grocery stores, pharmacies, and transit open or closed Memorial Day weekend, click the link: Patch

This weekend in Scottsdale:

(Today) Friday, May 27

  • Bach to Rock: Summer Student Showcase (5:00 PM)
  • LAST DAY for the May Concert Series — Kierland Commons (5:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
  • LAST DAY for Music in the Garden — Desert Botanical Gardens (5:00 PM - 9:30 PM)
  • New School for the Arts, Academics Graduation, and Visual Arts Showcase — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (7:00 PM)
  • Pitbull Concert — Talking Stick Resort (8:00 PM)

Saturday, May 28

Sunday, May 29

Monday, May 30

From my notebook:

  • A new public art piece is being installed on northwest corner of La Montana and Avenue of the Fountains. Keystone Homes, headquartered in Scottsdale, commissioned Craig Randich to design the piece for its new development, the Havenly Fountain Hills. With this sculpture, the Scottsdale business is adding to Fountain Hills existing display of over 150 pieces of public art. (Fountain Hills Times)
  • The Scottsdale Public Library is partnering with SUSD to provide free lunches to school-aged kids and teens all summer long! Lunches are available Monday-Friday from June 1-July 29 between 12-1 p.m. - simply visit the Civic Center Youth Room for a free lunch. (Scottsdale Public Library, Facebook)
  • Tribal Government Office will be closed on Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day. Essential services will remain open. (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Facebook)
  • The splash pad at Chensutt Park is now open! Hours of operation for the summer will be 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily. Learn more:ScottsdaleAZ.gov/parks (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation, Facebook)
  • WIC currently providing services over the phone. P: 480-362-7300 Text: 1-888-365-1338 E: WIC@srpmic-nsn.gov (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Facebook)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Las Hadas: "Someone in Phoenix posted this today on Reddit. It can’t be emphasized enough that walking your dog in the heat can cause death even if you don’t think it’s that hot. “A few dogs EVERY DAY die of heat stroke in the summer here”. (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, McCormick Ranch: "Gas Prices - On Monday I bought gas for one of our cars at Fry's on 90th St. for $5.19 per gallon. The next day we drove to Camp Verde, about 100 miles north on I-17 and when we got off the freeway we passed three gas stations." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, Hidden Hills: "We stopped at d’lite Healthy on the go for a quick lunch and was surprised how good the food was. - Prices were reasonable, good quality food everything made fresh and healthy. Give it a try and let them know you saw this on Next Door." (Nextdoor)
  • Nextdoor Neighbor, The Estates At Cave Creek: "Rattle snake time. - Be careful. If you’re dogs aren’t snake trained you may want to consider having that done. My dog warned me that there was a problem. Sure enough. 2.5 foot rattler." (Nextdoor)

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