South Scottsdale Hotter Than North + Coffee & Yoga Shop Opens

Good morning, people of Scottsdale! It's me again, Madison Feser, your host of the Scottsdale Daily. Not too much going on this morning — but I am sure tomorrow will be full of news!

First, today's weather: Back to sunny and hot! High: 104 Low: 86

Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

1. When you drive from north Scottsdale to the city's more southern region, do you feel...hotter? Well, a study by the City of Scottsdale and ASU found that it is a full 2 degrees hotter near Scottsdale and McDowell roads than the rest of the city. The trees in that part of our city are near the end of their life cycle, according to the study. The project aspires to prompt an urban forestry plan — by increasing the tree canopy in the city, the cooler it will be. (Scottsdale Progress)
2. Old Town Scottsdale boasts its first new hotel in over a decade. The New Canopy Scottsdale debuts with a 1,900 square foot Winfield Ballroom ideal for company meeting spaces, conventions, and larger events. (AZ Big Media)
3. Scottsdale's Aquaman Pools, founded by resident Chad Nikkel, merged with National Pool Partners in an effort to better serve Scottsdale's pool community. Nikkel states that the merger will elevate the pool industry not only to the benefit of the company, but if employees and customers as well. (Your Valley)
4. The Maricopa County Attorney's Office offer parents tips on how to detect the signs of drug use, and also how to have healthy conversations with their children about the drugs abuse and addictions. If conversations are conducted in a safe and responsible manner, children are 50% less likely to use drugs. There are also resources available to parents who know or suspect their child is abusing drugs. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Scottsdale

• Site Council Meeting - Cherokee Elementary School (8:45 AM)
• Boys Golf @ Bear Creek - Chaparral High School (4:00 PM)
• Chamber University - Effective Post Pandemic Marketing Strategies to Revitalize your Business (4:30 PM)
• Scottsdale City Council Meeting - 08-24-21 (6:00 PM)
• Instrument Rental Night - Pima Elementary School (6:00 PM)
• Governing Board Regular Meeting - Mohave Middle School (7:00 PM)
• DSMS Curriculum Night - Desert Shadows Middle (7:00 PM)

Scottsdale Patch Notebook

• The Scottsdale Fire Department crew at Station 610 set up systems for mine shaft rescues. They warn residents to take extra care of abandon shafts while out hiking or camping. (Facebook)
• The Paiute Neighborhood Center, on E Osborn Rd, is offering free, virtual ESL classes from 5 - 7 p.m. every Wednesday Aug. 25 - Oct. 12. This 12-week English as a second language course aims to improve vocabulary, comprehension, and word recognition
. (Facebook)
• Get ready tennis lovers! The Scottsdale Ranch Park and Indian School Park Tennis Centers will switch to their fall hours on September 6.The facilities will be open Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 7:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Facebook)
• Love coffee? Love yoga? Then you might want to check out Blue Buddha Collective, located on Scottsdale Road and McKellips. The mother-daughter operation recently opened with the vision of combining two distinct forms of relaxation and comfort: coffee and yoga! (Scottsdale Progress)

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— Madison Feser

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