🌱 Cynosport Dog Competition + Special Hallmark Holiday Event

Hello, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new edition of the Scottsdale Daily. Let's get this Tuesday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 65 Low: 44.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. This weekend, Scottsdale is going to the dogs. Nearly 500 of the most elite canine athletes from across the country will be competing in the Cynosport Dog Agility World Games. The games will be held at Westworld on Wednesday through Sunday of this week. Admission to the event is free. (KTAR)
2. Hallmark is sponsoring a new holiday event in Scottsdale. Enchant is a stunning holiday display that features millions of Christmas lights. The event is being held at nine separate locations across the country. This is the first time that Enchant has come to Scottsdale. (FOX10 Phoenix)
3. Seniors can get fit and have fun with functional fitness classes at Scottsdale Senior Services. You can learn to improve balance, develop better range of motion, and increased muscular strength. Classes take place every Friday at 10 a.m. at Granite Reef Senior Center. Varying levels of fitness are welcome. (Scottsdale Senior Services via Facebook)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• 72Sold Training at KEYTLaw LLC (9:30 AM)
• Learn About Devoted Health at Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus (1:00 PM)
• Open Mic Event at Wandering Donkey Gourmet Food Truck (5:00 PM)
• Soul & Motown at Mini Social (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Rocco, the newest pooch to join the Scottsdale Police Department's K9 team, just turned four! Happy birthday to a very good dog!(Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• Want to learn how to safely travel the desert trails of the Phoenix Metro? Dec. 10, the Scottsdale Fire Department will be hosting an event to help you stay safe while enjoying nature. (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• Do you want to expand your horizons and learn some new skills? Scottsdale Park & Recreation has released its winter program schedule! Classes begin January.(City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— 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.