🌱 Sour And Sweet Beer Fest + Maricopa County Election Workers Needed

Hey, everybody. It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Scottsdale Daily — here to tell you all the most important things happening in town.

First, today's weather:

Times of sun and clouds. High: 99 Low: 80.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Scottsdale's Fate Brewing Company is hosting Sour and Sweet Beer Fest tomorrow, Aug. 13. The festival will feature more than 50 different beer options from 13 different breweries. The event will be held at The Clayton House. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. General admission tickets are on sale currently for just $45. (KTAR.com)
2. Maricopa County is searching for thousands of election workers. The county's Elections Department needs to fill about 3,000 positions. The department reports that baseless voter fraud allegations have hindered hiring efforts in recent years. Poll workers are vital to a functioning democracy. Click to learn more or apply. (AZ Family)
3. Scottsdale has once again been named the No. 1 most pet-friendly city in the U.S. by WalletHub. The city ranked the highest among 100 cities in "pet health and wellness," which accounted for factors like the number of veterinarians, dog-friendly restaurants, and apartments that allow pets. Scottsdale also claimed the top spot on the 2021 list. (KNIX)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Scottsdale Indoor RV Show At WestWorld Of Scottsdale (9:00 AM)
• Scottsdale Arizona Business Networking At Grimaldi's Pizzeria (12:00 PM)
• Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest At Desert Stages Theatre (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all local house hunters: Here are the latest Scottsdale properties to hit the market. Check out prices, photos, and property dimensions on Patch. (Scottsdale Patch)
• Maricopa County is currently hiring for a variety of positions. Visit the city's website to view the full list and learn how to apply. (Maricopa County)
• When a pet is adopted, a life is saved. Click to view adoptable pets through the Maricopa County Animal Care and Control. (Maricopa County)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll see you soon!

— 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.