🌱 Arizona Black Rodeo + Maricopa Co. HVAC Repair & Replacement Fund

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Scottsdale Daily. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 109 Low: 82.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. On Friday night, hundreds of spectators gathered at WestWorld of Scottsdale for the 11th annual Arizona Black Rodeo. Throughout the evening, 40 contestants participated in several different rodeo events that celebrate the rich history of cowboys and cowgirls of color. On Saturday, a "storytime" event called We Do Rodeo was held at WestWorld. According to staff, the mission of the Rodeo is "to promote an appreciation for cultural heritage while giving families a hands-on experience." (KOLD 13)
2. The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors has added $3.65 million to its HVAC repair and replacement fund. The fund's purpose is to assist low-income residents with air conditioning system malfunctions. The funds were part of the city's American Rescue Plan Act allocation. The fund has $8.65 million in total. (KTAR)
3. A Scottsdale woman has started a mission titled "Oakley's Oath" to raise awareness about pet safety around contractors. Julie Kessler's dog, Oakley, died in an accident when contractors covered her backyard pool with a tarp while working on the roof. The mission is asking contractors to keep all doggy doors locked and to check if tarps will be used to cover pools. (Fox 10 Phoenix)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Laurie Trygg Dance Lessons At Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (3:30 PM)
• Governing Board Special Meeting At Scottsdale Unified School District Mohave District Annex (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Are you in the market for a new best friend? Consider this list of adoption-ready pets in the Scottsdale area that are searching for a forever home. Click to link to view the complete list. (Scottsdale Patch)
• The City of Scottsdale is hosting its We the People Constitution Day Contest through Sept. 16. The contest is meant for students in grades one through 12. Click here to enter. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• Are you searching for a new job or considering a career change? Click the link for a list of Scottsdale area employers hiring for a variety of open positions. (Scottsdale Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with a new update.

— 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.