Van Gogh Exhibit​ + Navajo Elem. Enrollment + City Seeks Input

Happy Thursday, Scottsdale! Apologies about the technical hiccup — it seems some of you received yesterday's newsletter! And that kind of outdated information will not keep you updated on everything going on in Scottsdale. Here is Thursday's Scottsdale Daily. A little late, but here it is all the same! - Madison

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First, today's weather: An excessive heat warning is in place through 8:00 p.m. Friday. There is also an air quality alert until 9:00 p.m. tonight. So stay safe out there! You can expect a high of 110 and a low of 84.

Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. It's been traveling the country, and now The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit is gracing the Valley with its stunning take on art display. Lighthouse Artspace in Scottsdale is hosting the exhibit starting today through November. Although the first week is sold out, this is a not to be missed experience. (12news.com KPNX)
2. The City of Scottsdale is seeking input from residents, business owners, and anyone who works in the city regarding the 2021 Transportation Action Plan. The online questionnaire will be available until September 3, so there is plenty of time to tell the city what should be prioritized. Whether it's related to street maintenance, transit schedules, bikeways, and pedestrian crosswalks, your confidential feedback is encouraged. (citysuntimes)
3. Scottsdale's Navajo Elementary is seeing a surge in enrollment numbers after a fire in 2018 forced the school to close. Students relocated to Oak Campus for two years while repairs and renovations were underway at the Granite Reef and Camelback Road campus. In March 2020, the original campus reopened and now boasts over 500 students — the largest enrollment ever. Additional teachers and builds are being considered to accommodate the growing numbers. (Scottsdale Progress)
4. The City of Scottsdale partnered with the Pac-12 and The Arizona Sports & Entertainment Commission to create a conference championship for baseball. At the end of May 2022, the top eight Pac-12 teams will fight for the title at the Scottsdale Stadium. And don't worry, the agreement runs until 2024 — so there are many years of baseball ahead. (Press Release Desk)
5. Beards can be a challenge — trims, oils, creams, gels. The whole process of keeping a beard sharp can be taxing. But Live Bearded, headquartered in Scottsdale, aims to change all that. Two ASU graduates created the business not only to support Arizonans, as all the products are locally made, but to help men gain confidence in themselves through proper beard hygiene. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

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Today in Scottsdale

• Are you interested in learning more about Girl Scouts? If so, come down to the Girl Scout Fundraiser/Recruitment event today at Barro's. (3:00 PM)
• APT General Meeting - Sequoya Elementary School (10:00 AM)
• Stand Tall - Don't Fall — An online alertness and meditation class (11:00 AM)
• Scottsdale City Council hosts special meeting (5:00 PM)
• Scottsdale City Council hosts regular meeting (6:00 PM)
• Advantage IR presents: Keep Calm and Play Mahjong. Wine and snacks will be served.(6:30 PM)
• Dr. Shafii will speak on cancer awareness and colon health. Zoom event. (8:00 PM)

Scottsdale Patch Notebook

• The City of Scottsdale wants to remind residents that September 1 is Second Responders Day: "They may not be first on the scene, but their work has lasting and often life-changing results. Second responders provide support to people in the wake of a crisis, including assistance with access to safe shelter and housing, employment, food and other community resources." Thank you to all our Scottsdale second responders!(Facebook)

• The Scottsdale Public Library added 602 books to their collection last week. Head on dwn to check out more of what's new by signing up for the Wowbrary newsletter! (Facebook)

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