🌱 Saving The Monarch Butterfly + Teen Entrepreneur Opens Second Shop

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Endangered monarchs and native butterflies are a prime topic at the Majestic Mariposas Exhibit for the Desert Botanical Garden. The endangered monarch butterfly passes through the Desert Botanical Garden every year during its migration. The garden is a valuable location for the milkweed plant on which the butterflies depend. Read more about their conservation efforts at the link. (Cronkite News)
2. A Scottsdale teen business owner will be opening a second location of his coffee/flower crossover shop. Dylan Capshaw, 16, is the proud owner and operator of Stemistry, a shop that brews coffee and sells floral arrangements. The grand opening of the new location will take place on Mar. 26 at Sixth and Adam Streets in Phoenix and will feature live music and samples. (KTAR.com)
3. Scottsdale Fashion Square is now home to a Life Time Fitness luxury athletic club. The fitness club was announced in November 2021 and opened yesterday, Mar. 3. The site includes a rooftop pool with a view of Camelback Mountain, a cafe, a sauna, and much more. The club will also feature fitness classes and a "state-of-the-art workout floor." (The Arizona Republic)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Yoga With Nancy Butterly At Taliesin West (11:00 AM)
• ICON Dance Awards At Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts (5:00 PM)
• Something Rotten At Desert Stages Theatre (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park shared old photos of Jim Marks driving a steam tractor at the Railroad Park. Click the link to see photos of the impressive feature of engineering at work. (McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Police Department recognized Detective Tom Houk on the SPD podcast Shop Talk. Episode 19 features conversations with Detective Tom Houk about his experiences in the MLB as a shortstop, and then his experience as a police officer. Click the link to listen. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• The City of Scottsdale shared photos of the new inclusive playground at Thompson Peak Park. The colorful and playful design is sure to enthrall and amaze kiddos that come to play. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! See you soon for your next update.

— Michelle Paul

About me: Michelle Paul is a Utah-based writer and photographer with a professional background in content management and registered nursing. When not working on projects ranging from photo editing to copywriting, they enjoy traveling, video games, and expanding their skills.