🌱 Scottsdale Civil War Round Table + New Old Town Restaurant

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Join the Scottsdale Civil War Round Table on Mar. 21 at 4:00 p.m. as it hosts author Eric Wittenberg at the Civic Center branch of the Scottsdale Public Library. Wittenberg has written more than 20 books and will speak during the seminar about the Union cavalry's operations during the Battle of Chickamauga. The event is free and open to the public. (Subscription: Daily Independent)
2. A new restaurant has opened in Old Town Scottsdale. Pour Decisions Patio & Kitchen, the newest venture by Ginger Monkey's Jackson Armstrong, takes up the space formerly used by Old Town Gringos and the former Loyalty Lounge. The new eatery is open for dinner Mondays through Fridays and brunch and dinner on Saturdays and Sundays and features small bites and cocktails. (Mouth by Southwest)
3. Mack Real Estate Group has submitted a pre-application proposal for Phase II of its Scottsdale business park master plan even though its Phase I plans are still pending a hearing with the Scottsdale Development Review Board. The new plans propose reviews for four one-story buildings that will take up 27.5 percent of the company's property in the area. (AZBEX)

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Today in and around Scottsdale:

• Farmers Market At Avenue Of The Fountains, Fountain Hills (10:00 AM)
• Art on the Avenue At Avenue Of The Fountains, Fountain Hills (10:00 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting At Omni Dental Studio (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all house hunters! Check out this roundup of homes on the market in the Scottsdale area, including a three-bedroom, two-bathroom for $770,000. (Scottsdale Patch)
• The 2023 Arizona Cocktail Weekend is coming up on Mar. 11 through 13. Check out the roundup of participating businesses and events around the Valley, including here in Scottsdale, at the link. (Phoenix New Times)
• Join the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce for AM Connect: Networking with a Purpose. The morning networking event will take place at the Chick-fil-A on Raintree Drive on Thursday, Mar. 16 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Chamber members can participate for free, and non-members can join the event for $20. (Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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— 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.