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In today's newsletter:
- How Scottsdale schools responded to troubling messages between staff and student
Also on today's calendar: Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Presents: A Season of Light and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Scottsdalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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Find out what's happening in Scottsdalefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, nice and warm, with a high of 78 and low of 49 degrees.
- Sunday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 82, low: 52.
- Monday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 80 and low of 50 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Saguaro High School administrator resigns after allegations of inappropriate messages (kjzz.org) — A Saguaro High School administrator has resigned after allegations of inappropriate social media messages to a student at a Scottsdale middle school, and the Scottsdale Unified School Board has formally accepted his resignation. District officials reported the incident to the Arizona Board of Education and Scottsdale police, emphasized strict rules on staff-student communication, and the student’s parent praised how quickly the district removed the administrator from campus.
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📸 Around Scottsdale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scottsdale
★ Featured events ★
- Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Presents: A Season of Light
Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale
4:00 pm
Sunday December 14
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Other local events
- Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market
3806 N Brown Ave, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251
8:00 am - Chula Seafood Cracks the Code on Holiday Hosting with Festive To-Go Feasts NOW AVAILABLE
Chula Seafood Grayhawk , 20581 Hayden Rd , Scottsdale
10:00 am - City of Scottsdale Announces Chocolate Wonderland Event Dec. 13
North Marshall Way , N Marshall Way , Scottsdale
12:00 pm - Rita Rudner
Virginia G. Piper Theater , 7380 E 2nd St , Scottsdale
7:30 pm - Andrew Lloyd Webber - Scottsdale
ASU Kerr , 6110 N Scottsdale Rd , Scottsdale
7:30 pm - HiFi - Scottsdale
HiFi Kitchen Cocktails , 4420 N Saddlebag Trail , Scottsdale
9:00 pm - City of Scottsdale Debuts New Scottsdazzle Events on Dec. 14
Marshall Way Bridge
11:00 am - Young Guns II
Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West , 3830 N Marshall Way , Scottsdale
2:00 pm - 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 - iCode Scottsdale Winter Break Camps
iCode Scottsdale , 13910 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd , Scottsdale
9:00 am
Saturday December 13
Sunday December 14
Saturday December 20
Monday December 22
📣 Scottsdale Shout Outs!
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Meet My Foster Dog, Rusty!
Rusty is a 4-year-old, 10-pound cutie looking for a calm home with another small dog and an active owner who enjoys daily walks. He’s shy at first… (Nextdoor Scottsdale Ranch) - Raisin is a 4 year old pint sized black lab looking cutie who is a sensitive, loyal girl, working hard to build confidence after a tough beginning.
She thrives with a calm, patient adopter who can provide steady leadership and help her continue the progress she’s made during her month of training… (Nextdoor Camelback / S. Scottsdale)
- Accor North America, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Guest Services Valet Greeter in Scottsdale. Apply here.
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Meat Wrapper / Sanitation in Scottsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scottsdale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fountain Hills
- Fountain Hills Holiday Mart continues at the River of Time Museum (fhtimes.com)
- Theft, vehicle collisions lead Sheriff Office's report in Fountain Hills (fhtimes.com)
- Geminids meteor shower peaks soon. Here's how to see it in Arizona (azcentral.com)
Carefree
- Chanukah in Carefree brings people together (thefoothillsfocus.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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