🌱 'Sports Illustrated' Super Bowl Party + New Boardwalk UFO Exhibit

Hello all. It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Scottsdale Daily — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

Editor's note: A previous version of this newsletter did not specify that Talking Stick Resort is part of SRPMIC.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 63 Low: 38.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

1. The biggest sports party of the year is coming to the Scottsdale area. "Sport's Illustrated The Party" is an annual nightlife event the publication holds to celebrate the Super Bowl. The event will be held at SRPMIC's Talking Stick on Feb. 11. The guest list will include Machine Gun Kelly and The Chainsmokers, who will perform at the party as well. (Phoenix New Times)
2. A new attraction in the Scottsdale area is encouraging people to believe in the unexplained. The UFO Experience is the newest attraction at Arizona Boardwalk. The exhibit dives into the history of UFOs and unexplained phenomena. Reports on alien abductions can be explored, and you'll even be able to see how the unexplained is depicted in Hollywood. The attraction is appropriate for alien enthusiasts of all ages. (Phoenix New Times)
3. On Jan. 1, the City of Scottsdale will no longer provide water to Rio Verde Foothills. Hundreds of homes in the area could run out of water in less than two weeks. The decision from Scottsdale officials was made as part of its drought management program. Over 500 homes in Rio Verde depend on Scottsdale transporting water to them. (Arizona's Family)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Holiday Tea at Arcadia Farms Café (2:00 PM)
• MV And Larry Smith's Winter Strength Conditioning & Performance Camp At TruFusion Scottsdale (3:00 PM)
• Winter Solstice Celebration at The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North (3:00 PM)
• Holiday Cookie Exchange at Classic Cooking (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Scottsdale Fire Department Engineer Chris Ouzounis has been honored with the Eddie Loggins Career Achievement Award! Congratulations! (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• Mountain View Community Center has been transformed into a winter wonderland! Come see what magic the elves have cooked up. (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• The holidays are here, and the Scottsdale Fire Department wants you to stay safe! Make sure to follow their tips on how to securely use your fireplace to stay warm and cozy this winter. (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next 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.