🌱 Tuesday Night Pickleball + Monkeypox Cases Increasing

Hey, hello! It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right, with a quick dive into everything you need to know about what's happening around town...

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 98 Low: 78.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Scottsdale-based Troon golf company has acquired a company that enhances the caddie experience. The ClubUp company uses technology to schedule and communicate caddies with golfers. The service allows over 8,000 independent caddies to connect with golfers. The technology is already utilized in Arizona golf clubs. (The Business Journals)
2. A new Pickleball showcase will launch next month in Scottsdale. Tuesday Night Pickleball will be broadcasted throughout the Valley from the new pickleball stadium at the Jigsaw Health campus. There will be six pickleball events this year. (Daily Independent)
3. Monkeypox cases in Maricopa County are steadily increasing. There have been 24 confirmed Monkeypox cases as of Monday. 14 cases are still pending. Monkeypox spreads through direct contact with rashes, scabs, and bodily fluids. The virus can even be spread from a pregnant mother to a fetus. (KJZZ)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Stage Techniques At Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place Room #3 (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Prospective homeowners: here are five upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Scottsdale area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Scottsdale Patch)
• The Scottsdale Fire Department is searching for volunteers. They help at events, teach community safety, and support the community's senior population. Click to apply today. (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• Registration for Scottsdale's Recreation Fall Programming is officially open. Click to learn more. (City of Scottsdale)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow 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.