🌱 Scottsdale Monopoly Board Game + Local K-9 Dies From Cancer

Morning, everybody! It's me, Michelle Paul, your host of the Scottsdale Daily. Keep reading for the most important things happening around town.

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Mostly sunny and cool. High: 59 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. A new Scottsdale-themed Monopoly board game launched Tuesday, Jan. 17. The themed game replaces traditional properties from the Monopoly game with Scottsdale landmarks, such as Old Town Scottsdale and Pinnacle Peak Park. The game will go on sale on Tuesday. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
2. The Scottsdale Police Department announced that one of its canine officers recently passed away. Kane, a Scottsdale Police K-9, was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive cancer and passed away from the disease on Jan. 16. (12 News)
3. Barrett-Jackson announced that it is planning to sell five vehicles for charity during its upcoming event in Scottsdale. The 2023 Scottsdale Auction will run Jan. 21-29 at Westworld and will feature the five cars sold over two days with each car benefiting a different charity. (Arizona's Family)

Today in and around Scottsdale:

• Inside the Lines-Adult Coloring At Fountain Hills Branch Library, Fountain Hills (1:00 PM)
• Assisted Living: The Musical® At Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts (2:00 PM)
• Orpheus Chamber Orchestra With Renaud Capuçon At Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a great meal at a new place? Mr. Pickles Sandwich Shop recently opened its Scottsdale location, the first of several new locations throughout Arizona. The popular sandwich chain comes from northern California but moved its headquarters to Scottsdale in 2022. (KTAR.com)
• Do you serve on the board for your HOA or condo community, or would you like to? Then this new event is designed for you! Join the City of Scottsdale's HOA/Condo Symposium on Jan. 28 to learn how all you need to know about serving on the board. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• Mark your calendars for the All Things Senior Expo! The event will run on Wednesday, Mar. 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (Scottsdale Senior Services via Facebook)

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— Michelle Paul