🌱 New Scottsdale Preschool Location + Early Ballots Sent Out Today

Hello all. It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Daily. Here's what you need to know about what's happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Hazy sunshine. High: 103 Low: 80.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. A new preschool location has opened its doors in Scottsdale. The Whiz Kidz Preschool is locally owned and operated by certified teacher Martha Piccicao. The new 8,500-square-foot facility is at 11090 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard. It will offer year-round enrollment. (Daily Independent)
2. Early ballots for the Scottsdale City Council election go out today. Jul. 6. There are seven candidates on the ballot this year for City Council positions. The six candidates with the highest vote tally will go to the General Election. To request a ballot, please call the Maricopa County Elections Office at 602-506-1511. (The Arizona Republic)
3. A new study by WalletHub has named Scottsdale as the No. 5 best city in the nation for recreation. The study examined 100 of the country's largest cities and ranked them based on accessibility of entertainment and recreational facilities, the quality of parks, and the weather. Scottsdale was chosen in part for its percentage of parkland in the city (No. 6), bike rental facilities per capita (No. 6). and its spending on Parks and Recreation per capita (No. 22).
   Read the full report at the link. (WalletHub)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• City Council Regular Snd Work Study Meeting At Scottsdale City Hall (6:00 PM)
• Board Of Adjustment Regular Meeting At Community Design Studio (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Scottsdale Parks & Recreation announces the closure of the splash pad at Chesnutt Park. The closure is due to a water leak. (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Public Library's Summer Reading Program runs until Aug. 1. This year's theme is Oceans of Possibilities. Click to register. (Scottsdale Public Library)
• The City of Scottsdale is currently hiring. Click to view open positions and apply today. (City of Scottsdale)
• Looking for your new dream home in Scottsdale? Check out prices, photos, and property dimensions for newly-listed houses in Patch's real estate roundup. (Scottsdale Patch)

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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.