🌱 Search For Missing Woman + Warning About Colored Fentanyl

Hello, Scottsdale. I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 101 Low: 78.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Nations Lending has opened its second location in Scottsdale. Nations Lending has also announced Christine McConnell has joined as lead personal mortgage advisor. The company is one of the fastest-growing independent lenders in the United States. (Business Wire)
2. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is searching for missing person Kathleen Patterson, 60. She went missing on Sunday morning around 7:30 a.m. She reportedly went on a hike and contacted her family around 10:30 a.m. The department is asking the community to report any information about Patterson's whereabouts. (AZ Family)
3. Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchel is warning the community about brightly-colored fentanyl pills. The colored pills are meant to target children and can be mistaken for candy. Mitchel is asking parents to educate their children on the dangers of fentanyl. (AZ Family)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Civil War Discussion Group At Civic Center Library (5:00 PM)
• Proposed Updates for Scottsdale's Energy and Green Construction Codes Community Open House At Community Design Studio (6:30 PM)
• Live Music At Handlebar J (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Scottsdale Police Department shares a video about proper child safety seat installation. Click the link to watch this important safety video. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• The City of Scottsdale will be hosting a special Scottsdale 360 session on water reclamation. The zoom meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 11:00 a.m. Click here to register. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• Are you searching for a new job or simply considering a career change? The City of Scottsdale is currently hiring. Click the link to review the full list of open positions and apply if you are interested. (City of Scottsdale)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with your next 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.