🌱 Phoenix Greek Festival Arrives + Man Sentenced 25 Years For Murder

Good morning, neighbors! Helen Eckhard here with your Tuesday edition of the Scottsdale Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's going on locally.

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Here are the top four stories in Scottsdale today:

1. This weekend marks the arrival of the Phoenix Greek Festival, and residents from Scottsdale and the surrounding areas are ready to dig in. As visitors stroll through the festival they'll be treated to live Greek music and culture. There will be tempting Greek dishes, stunning art, and activities the whole family will love. Tickets for the event can be purchased at the doors of the festival, which is scheduled for Oct. 7. (Phoenix New Times)
2. A new Scottsdale CBD store is determined to help residents reduce pain and anxiety, and improve their quality of life. Nature's Bloom is a string of CBD stores which focuses on pain reduction and other health-based items. The family-owned company provides soothing salves, tinctures to help with aches and pains, and even products for your cats and dogs. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
3. Stephen Mora, a successful Scottsdale realtor, has been accused of murdering his estranged wife, Janell Leach, after stalking her for several months. Mora shot Leach in the lung, then called the police to confess his crime before shooting himself in the head; although Mora reportedly suffered three heart attacks on the way to the hospital, he survived. He will serve 25 years for the murder after taking a plea deal for second-degree murder to avoid the death penalty. (East Valley Tribune)
4. Scottsdale is hiring maintenance workers to assist on the WestWorld project, as well as improving local city parks and fields. WestWorld is a premier facility for special events and an award-winning equestrian center. Employees will help set up events and work with the horses. Scottsdale Parks and Recreation, meanwhile, is looking for workers to maintain the 42 parks throughout the area. For more information and to apply, check out the link. (Signals AZ)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Airpark Forum: AZ Department Of Transportation At Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce (9:00 AM)
• Vivi Erickson Violin And Viola Studio At Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (4:30 PM)
• Introduction To Flagstaff Rugby At East Flagstaff Community Library (5:30 PM)
• Estate Planning Seminar At Eldorado Park And Community Center (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Phoenix Indian Center is celebrating its 75th Anniversary, and they're holding a social pow-wow and gourd dance! The event is Oct. 8, and it's one you won't want to miss. (Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community via Facebook)
• Scottsdale car fans are in for a fun-filled experience at the Rock and Roll Car Show in The Pavilions at Talking Stick! Fans will be able to see tons of cool and exotic cars, so be sure to get the details at the link! (Car Cruise Finder)
• The Scottsdale Philharmonic will be performing classical compositions on Oct. 9. The event will be open to the public, so bring the whole family to experience a marvelous musical experience! (Scottsdale Performing Arts)
• For the best drag show in all of Scottsdale, you have to check out Illusions The Drag Brunch in Scottsdale! Celebrity guests and outrageous performances mean you never know quite what you'll see! (Illusions The Drag Queen Show)

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You're all caught up for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.