🌱 Union Jack Pub Closing + Super Bowl LVII Events This Weekend

Hey, friends! I'm Sean Peek and I'll be covering for your usual host, Michelle Paul, today. Now, here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Scottsdale.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 70 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. New Scottsdale bar Union Jack Pub is closing. While at first the business stated it was "temporarily closing for repairs," the pub's space has been listed as available to lease. The Union Jack replaced the Skeptical Chymist Irish Pub just 17 months ago. The British pub's second location at Dana Park in Mesa remains open. (The Arizona Republic)
2. Reps. Joseph Chaplik and Alexander Kolodin of Scottsdale recently blasted what they say is a broken Arizona education system. Along with Rep. Justin Heap of Mesa, the Scottsdale representatives believe that schools aren't using the money they have to make teacher pay and classroom funding priorities. The House vote taken Tuesday won't be the last word on the contentious spending issue. (Daily Independent)
3. Super Bowl LVII is bringing a plethora of big events to Scottsdale this weekend. From celebrity appearances to music, games, and activities, Scottsdale will enjoy a rousing weekend ahead of the big game. Today, enjoy the free ESPN Main Street Tailgate or purchase $1,000+ tickets for the rare Fred Minnick’s Bourbon Invitational event. (East Valley Tribune)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Homeschool Explorations: Gone With The Wind…Resistance At Taliesin West (9:00 AM)
• Vocal & Stage Instruction/Ditsworth At Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (11:00 AM)
• Ribbon Cutting At Custom Ink (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Do you have a game plan for attending Scottsdale Super Season events? Whether you want to avoid the crowds or navigate around road closures and delays, here’s what drivers need to know about event access. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• February is also National Library Lover's Month. Be sure to visit the Scottsdale Public Library and tell the librarians about your favorite thing about the library! (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• Reminder, honor the No Drone Zone rules this weekend. Even though Super Bowl LVII is right around the corner, leave your drones at home in the Valley. Check out FAA.gov/uas for more info about drone usage. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! Have a good one.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.