🌱 Twelve SUSD Students Arrested + Western Spirit Needs Volunteers

Hello, neighbors! It's Friday in Scottsdale and I'm back in your inbox to catch you up on what's happening around town. In today's issue of the newsletter, we have...

• Twelve SUSD students in custody.
• 60-foot pine tree falls in South Scottsdale.
• Western Spirit is seeking volunteers.

But first, your local weather: It will be very warm with plenty of sun, a high of 102, and a low of 72.

Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Twelve juveniles, all of which are students at Mohave Middle School and Saguaro High School, are in custody after a series of violent events. Five of the juveniles were arrested for their involvement in a fight on Aug. 18 in the Bashas' parking lot near Granite Reef Road and McDonald Drive. Four of the juveniles were arrested for allegedly robbing another juvenile at Fashion Square Mall on Aug. 18. Three additional juveniles were arrested for assaulting another juvenile on Aug. 21 at the McDonald's near Granite Reef Road and McDonald Drive. Police say that no one was seriously injured during any of these incidents, and the identities of the juveniles will not be released. (NewsBreak, Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
2. A 60-foot pine tree fell over in a South Scottsdale neighborhood following recent rains and strong winds. The roots pulled the concrete base of the homeowner's back wall apart, and the large tree fell down onto her neighbor's roof. Fortunately, no one was injured. (Arizona's Family)
3. Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West is seeking volunteers to serve as storytellers of the American West. The expectations of those interested in serving as docents include: "a minimum of two, three-hour sessions per month, ability to do independent research on our current and upcoming exhibitions, ability to attend education training on new exhibitions, [and] ability to comfortably lead various group tour sizes." If you are interested, please contact Wade Weber, director of education, at 480-530-3461 or wweber@westernspirit.org. (Subscription: Daily Independent)

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Tomorrow in Scottsdale:

Saturday, September 16

• Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market at WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road (8:00 AM - 3:00 PM)
• Books 2 Boogie at Arabian Library (10:15 AM - 10:45 AM)
• Family Storytime at Appaloosa Library (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Scottsdale For All Storytime: Little Libros at Civic Center Library (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Italian Film Series at Civic Center Library (12:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
• Angela Ferrari: The Crown at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• "The One Water Brewing Showcase is back Nov. 3-4 at Canal Convergence. This one-of-a-kind event brings Scottsdale residents and visitors a chance to participate in the world’s first showcase featuring beer made exclusively with ultra-purified, recycled water from Scottsdale’s Advance Water Treatment Plant. Learn more: ScottsdaleAZ.gov/water/news/one-water-brewing-showcase" (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Using edible plants [at 1 p.m. on Sept. 27 at Civic Center Library], Kids in Focus mentor Jimmy Fike will be teaching teens how to create photosensitive prints with natural minerals, similar to these finished anthotypes from artists Ashley Gonzalez and Judy Arar. This program is meant for teens ages 12-18 and requires registration. For more details and to register, please visit Scottsdale.libnet.info/event/8673917" (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• "Did you know leak alerts can notify you about unusually high-water billing, allowing you to quickly make corrections? Save money and water with WaterSmart technology! Sign up today: ScottsdaleAZ.gov/water/watersmart" (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Our #ChooseScottsdale featured job of the week is courtesy of Kactus Jock. They are looking for an energetic, flexible customer service associate to work in their Old Town Scottsdale gift shops: https://bit.ly/3Rmd6cm" (Scottsdale Economic Development via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Megan Moreno

About me: Dr. Megan Moreno is a registered nurse, leader, cancer survivor, wife, and mother of two. Megan loves spending time with her husband, who is an Army combat veteran, and their children exploring the beautiful city of Scottsdale.

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