🌱 Patch AM: Could your “sinus infection” actually be something far more serious?

Hello again Scottsdale! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Could your “sinus infection” actually be something far more serious?
• Why is a Scottsdale native suddenly on Michigan’s coaching radar?

Also on today's calendar: Chanukah in Carefree and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the stop sign say to the yield sign? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 79 and low of 47 degrees.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, temps: high: 76, low: 50.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Woman Diagnosed With Rare Cancer at 50 Reveals Symptoms She Mistook for a Sinus Infection (today.com) — A Phoenix woman’s rare nasal cancer was first spotted by a Scottsdale doctor and confirmed at a local Scottsdale lab, leading to life-saving treatment at Johns Hopkins. Her story highlights how persistent sinus issues and loss of smell can signal something serious, and how quick action by local providers helped catch the cancer before it spread.
   

• Drinkwitz reportedly head-coaching candidate at Michigan (newstribune.com) — A high-profile college football coaching search has ties to Scottsdale, as Michigan is reportedly eyeing Arizona State head coach Kenny Dillingham, who grew up in Scottsdale and played at ASU. His rapid success turning the Sun Devils into Big 12 champions and playoff contenders has boosted his national profile, even as he has previously said he plans to stay put.
   

📸 Around Scottsdale

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scottsdale

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Tuesday December 16

• Keyboard Conversations ®️ with Jeffrey Siegel | Beethoven—The Young Genius 
  Virginia G. Piper Theater , 7380 E 2nd St , Scottsdale
  7:30 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Ribbon Cutting - Aloft Scottsdale
  Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce , 7501 E McCormick Pkwy , Scottsdale
  4:00 pm
• Chanukah in Carefree
  Sanderson Lincoln Pavillion , 101 Easy St , Carefree
  5:30 pm
• đ­ - Laguna Elementary School | December Nights, December Lights!
  Laguna Elementary School
  6:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• AM Connect Hosted by Culinary Dropout
  Culinary Dropout Scottsdale Quarter , 15125 North Scottsdale Road , Scottsdale
  7:30 am
• The Hollywood Film Orchestra presents The Music of Hans Zimmer & Others – A Celebration of Film Music
  Virginia G. Piper Theater , 7380 E 2nd St , Scottsdale
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market
  3806 N Brown Ave, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251
  8:00 am
• The Official Christmas Bar Crawl - Scottsdale
  Boondocks Patio & Grill Scottsdale , 4341 N 75th St , Scottsdale
  4:00 pm

Monday December 22

• iCode Scottsdale Winter Break Camps
  iCode Scottsdale , 13910 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd , Scottsdale
  9:00 am

Tuesday December 23

• iCode Scottsdale Winter Break Camps
  iCode Scottsdale , 13910 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd , Scottsdale
  9:00 am
• Encore for more BINGO!
  Fountain Hills Community Center , 13001 N La Montana Dr , Fountain Hills
  1:30 pm

Saturday December 27

• Arizona National Livestock Show
  Arizona State Fair , 1826 W McDowell Rd , Phoenix
  8:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Lost Pet Alert
  Domino was last seen in 85331 on 2025-12-11. Share this message and help find Domino: https://www.neighborhoodalerts.com/alerts/21083bf1-d2a6-4dc7… (Nextdoor Ironwood Preserve)
• I found a friendly lost cat.
  It is tuxedo black and white, it is mildly injured and very skinny. I will take it to the vet for a chip check tomorrow, for now it is safe, fed and… (Nextdoor McCormick Ranch)

• Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Scottsdale. Apply here.
• Crate & Barrel posted a job opening for Seasonal Stock Associate in Scottsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scottsdale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fountain Hills

• Grecian Beauty Salon closes after 45 years in Fountain Hills (fhtimes.com)
• Stop aligning Fountain Hills with national movements (yourvalley.net)
• Two Scottsdale schools to close soon (eastvalleytribune.com)

Paradise Valley

• Paradise Valley population holds steady (yourvalley.net)

Phoenix

Ok Scottsdale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know either. They were speaking in sign language.
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