🌱 Scottsdale Community Survey + Saturation Patrols + Fan Experience

Hello again, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this winter morning with your fresh copy of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 68 Low: 40.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. A new survey allows the Scottsdale community to rate their overall quality of life. All residents are encouraged to take the survey and offer feedback about public safety, customer service, municipal services, and more. The survey was sent to 5,550 randomly selected households in the city; participate online by going here for English and here for Spanish. (City of Scottsdale)
2. A Scottsdale DUI task force will be operating this week for the WM Phoenix Open. According to a press release, local officers will join other law enforcement agencies for the "Saturation Patrols," which begin today (Feb. 7) through Feb. 12 as part of citywide traffic safety efforts. From Wednesday through Saturday, the Scottsdale Police Department and other agencies will also have A Know Your Limit detail at the golf tournament. (News Break)
3. Scottsdale Fashion Square is offering the ultimate fan experience during Super Bowl week. Now until Feb. 12, the shopping center will host fun events, including a Larry Fitzgerald Meet-and-Greet at Dick’s Sporting Goods from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Feb. 9. Click the link to view all the events taking place now through Sunday. (AZ Big Media)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff And Great Perks Every Week, Across Scottsdale (All Day)
• Free Vaccine Event, At Paiute Neighborhood Center (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The free catalytic converter etching events are back! Join the Scottsdale Police Department on Sunday, Mar. 19, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the local Scottsdale Midas, located at 2428 N Scottsdale Rd. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• The Incredible, Original Hulk — also known as Lou Ferrigno — was at the Via Linda Senior Center last week talking about hearing loss with the community. Click the link to view photos from the event. (Scottsdale Senior Services via Facebook)
• Following a three-year hiatus, Scottsdale 101 Citizen Academy is re-launching, and you're invited to be a part of it. Applications are due by Feb. 20. Learn more about the academy here. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• According to a new Bumper.com study, Arizona ranked No. 21 in the nation for driver fatality rates at 18.55 percent. Could our automated red light and speed cameras be playing a role? See how our state stacks up against the rest of the country in the report. (Bumper.com)

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Events:

• T-Mobile Tuesdays: Get Free Stuff And Great Perks Every Week (February 7)
• ZEDD and OFFSET Headline the 2023 TAO X Maxim Big Game Party - Catch Me If You Can (February 11)
• 2023 Maxim Party (February 11)
• Free Zoom Meeting about plumbing services in Mesa (February 15)
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That's it for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.