🌱 Sustainability Plan Input + Dutch Bros Fundraise For Foster Youth

Good morning, neighbors. It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Scottsdale Daily — back in your inbox with all the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

An afternoon shower or two. High: 60 Low: 43.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Scottsdale:

1. The City of Scottsdale is seeking resident input on the city's draft Sustainability Plan 2022. Data collected in the survey will be confidential and only used to inform the development of the Sustainability Plan. Click here to review the plan and click here to share your thoughts via the brief online survey. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
2. Tickets are now on sale for Holiday Lights at the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. This seasonal event runs from Nov. 25 through Dec. 30 and invites families to hop on board the Paradise & Pacific Railroad to experience a ride through a winter wonderland of holiday light displays. Santa will also be at the park for photos on limited nights. Click here view the full calendar of events and explore ticket options. (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
3. Dutch Bros Coffee locations around the Phoenix area are raising money this Friday, Nov. 4, to support children in foster care. During the fundraising event, one dollar from every drink sold will go to benefit Thrive AZ, a group that works with the Arizona Department of Child Safety to support foster youth. Four Scottsdale locations are among the shops participating in the event. Click to view the complete list of addresses. (Arizona's Family)

Today in Scottsdale:

• McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission At Scottsdale Stadium (6:00 PM)
• Historic Preservation Meeting At Community Design Studio (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Canal Convergence will take place at the Scottsdale Waterfront from Nov. 4-13. This year’s show will present light-based public art and programming that embodies the event’s themes of past and present. (Old Town Scottsdale via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Public Library has announced the titles for the November Film Series, which screens every Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at Mustang Library. Visit the link to view the complete lineup. (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• Mayor Ortega has declared November 2022 as National American Indian Heritage Month in Scottsdale. Click to read the full proclamation and learn more about the 22 federally recognized Tribal Nations in the state of Arizona. (Office of Diversity, City of Scottsdale via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! I'll see you soon.

— 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.