🌱 Polo Championships Expect Record Turnout + SUSD Open Enrollment

Hello, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Scottsdale these days.

But first, today's weather:

Pleasant with clouds and sun. High: 78 Low: 54.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Organizers of the upcoming Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships say they expect this year's event to break revenue records. The 11th annual event will be presented by Talking Stick Resort and hosted by WestWorld of Scottsdale on Nov. 5. In addition to a featured polo match, attendees can expect to enjoy multiple VIP party tents, collector cars, a fashion show, live music, and more. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
2. The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) is now accepting online applications from non-resident students wishing to enroll for the 2023-2024 school year. The online application opened Tuesday morning and families can expect to learn whether their application has been accepted by Dec. 1. Students grades kindergarten through 12th grade can apply for open enrollment at any one of the district's 30 campuses. (citysuntimes)
3. The Appaloosa branch of the Scottsdale Public Library will host a seminar entitled "How to Avoid the Top Five Medicare Mistakes" tomorrow, Nov. 3. The event will cover the various components of Medicare, how and when to enroll, and how to avoid enrollment penalties. This hour-long event begins at 1:00 p.m. and is free to attend. (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Harry Luge At Rusty Spur Saloon (2:00 PM)
• Van Gogh Exhibit At Lighthouse Artspace (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Heads up, house hunters! Here are the latest homes to hit the market in the Scottsdale area. (Scottsdale Patch)
• Are you ready for it? Taylor Swift has announced tour dates for her 2023 "The Eras Tour," and the first stop is at State Farm Stadium in nearby Glendale. Visit the link to learn more and discover other shows coming to town. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
• Want to learn how to think like a photo-editing pro? SPOT 127 is hosting a Photo Editing 101 class on Nov. 7. Visit the link to learn more or click here to register. (SPOT 127 via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with a new 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.