🌱 Scottsdale Arts Gala + Local Developer's Affordable Housing Units

Good morning, Scottsdale. I'm here in your inbox today to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Some sun, then clouds; cool. High: 65 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Scottsdale Arts is planning to host its annual ARTrageous Gala on Apr. 1. The outdoor gala will take place at the newly-renovated Scottsdale Civic Center and will follow this year's theme of "Bloom." The event will feature performances from the performance art collective Quixotic, which also performed during last year's Luminescence gala. (Subscription: Daily Independent)
2. Scottsdale-based Greenlight Communities announced that it will invest $697 million to fund the development of around 3,686 affordable apartment units. The various communities will be in Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa, Pima County, and Tuscon. Greenlight currently has 14 communities at various stages of construction throughout the Valley. (Subscription: The Business Journals)
3. A new gastropub recently opened at the Hilton North in north Scottsdale. Desert Pony Tavern is a Southwest-inspired eatery that offers open-air seating and breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. The restaurant features a $25 breakfast buffet every day from 6:30-10:30 a.m. (Mouth by Southwest)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show At Westworld Of Scottsdale (8:00 AM)
• Founder's Day Celebration At Little Red Schoolhouse (12:00 PM)
• 9th Annual Design For Dogs At Facings Of America Inc. (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Spring registration for Scottsdale Parks and Recreation's classes and programs begins on Monday, Feb. 27 at 8 a.m. (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• The City of Scottsdale wants to hear from you! Help the Scottsdale City Council determine what to prioritize by sharing your thoughts today through the community survey, which you can find here. The survey is available through Feb. 26. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll be in your inbox soon with a new 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.