🌱 Scottsdale Ranch Park Closed + Steakhouse Supports Foster Families

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh edition of the Scottsdale Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

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Mostly sunny and cool. High: 71 Low: 46.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. The Scottsdale Ranch Park upper playground has been temporarily closed due to equipment damage. Before the park can reopen, officials must repair or replace the damaged equipment and conduct a safety inspection to ensure everything is up to standards. There is no date on when the park will be reopened. For more information, visit the link. (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
2. Kasai Japanese Steakhouse is working to raise funds for foster children this season. The popular Scottsdale restaurant has joined forces with Arizona Children's Association to provide holiday funds to the organization. Kasai will be donating $1 for every teppan dinner sold. Additionally, the restaurant will host a special foster family for dinner and entertainment. The program will run through Christmas Eve. (Daily Independent)
3. The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is holding a turkey and food box drive through Thanksgiving! Distributed items will include a whole frozen turkey, a tribal food box, and more. The drive is in partnership with St. Mary's Food Bank and is free (while supplies last). To learn more or see if you qualify, visit the link. (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Tours at Horizon High School (12:00 AM)
• Tourism Development Commission at Scottsdale City Hall (9:00 AM)
• Vienna Boys Choir at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• If you've been looking to add a four-legged ball of love and affection to your household, you should check out these Scottsdale area shelters for a pet up for adoption. Click on any link to learn more about your potential pet. (Scottsdale Patch)
• Dive into art! The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit is at Lighthouse Artspace Phoenix in Scottsdale, and it has to be seen to be believed. (Van Gogh Exhibit Phoenix)
• If you're a proud dog parent, you'll want to show off your beloved pooch at the Day of the Dog event! This pet-friendly day includes pet photos, games, prizes, and more! (AllEvents)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update.

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.