🌱 Scottsdale Prepares For WM Phoenix Open + Ford Free Days At Event

Hello, everybody. Michelle Paul here with your fresh copy of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 76 Low: 43.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Work crews are in crunch time as they prepare TPC Scottsdale to host the WM Phoenix Open next week. The annual golf tournament will take place Feb. 6-12. Preparations for the event began in September, and after the event, it'll take about two months to take everything down. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
2. All WM Phoenix Open fans will get free admission to the tournament here in Scottsdale on Monday, Feb. 6 and Tuesday, Feb. 7. The free access for the first two days of the event is sponsored by Arizona Ford dealers as part of Ford Free Days. (Queen Creek Sun Times)
3. Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation will be opening two new exhibitions this month. The first exhibition, "Unintended Consequences," displays work by three artists using their craft to illustrate how human actions influence the ecosystem around us. The second exhibit will showcase the first collaborative installation by students participating in the Visions program, a program for high school visual arts students to give them experience working with professional artists and museums. (Broadway World)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market At 3806 North Brown Ave. (8:00 AM)
• Parada Del Sol Parade At Old Town Scottsdale (10:00 AM)
• Scottsdale Sparkle Valentine Event At Arizona Boardwalk (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Help shape the future of Old Town Scottsdale! Share your opinions by participating in a self-guided open house to help the city update its Old Town Scottsdale Area Plan. You have until Feb. 8 to share your feedback here. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• Recycle your old electronics for free this weekend! Scottsdale residents can bring old electronics to the free recycling event from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. today at 9191 N. San Salvador Dr. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• Have questions about events? Need information on city services or local businesses? Check out Hello Scottsdale, the city's new text-based Q&A service for Old Town Scottsdale. (Scottsdale Economic Development via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all on Monday morning for another 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.