🌱 Van Gogh Yoga + Delightful Doughnuts + Fashion Square Upgrades

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Helen Eckhard, your host of the Scottsdale Daily — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Yoga classes have returned to the Immersive Van Gogh exhibit in Scottsdale for a limited time. Classes will run every Saturday from 8:30-9:05 a.m. until Nov. 12 and feature a unique yoga flow designed to coincide with the moving images of Van Gogh’s artwork. Admission costs $50 and is open to participants of all fitness levels ages 12 and older. (KTAR.com)
2. Two Scottsdale eateries were recently celebrated in a roundup of the 12 best doughnuts in the metropolitan area. The “Everything Bagel” doughnut at Chin Up Donuts + Coffee and the “Crème Brulee" doughnut at The Local Doughnut both earned spots in the top ten for their unique flavors. Check out the complete list of delectable doughnuts at the link. (Phoenix New Times)
3. Plans for the second renovation phase of the Scottsdale Fashion Square renewal project were unveiled this week. The updated luxury shopping wing is slated to include a new arrival point with valet service, multiple two-story storefronts, and a porte cochere that would lead guests to as many as five destination restaurants. The 1.9 million-square-foot shopping center currently holds more than 240 shops and restaurants. (Retail & Leisure International)

Today in Scottsdale:

• Know Your Chamber At Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce (12:30 PM)
• Bird Walk At Quartz Trailhead (3:00 PM)
• Laurie Trygg Dance Lessons At Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (3:30 PM)
• Artist Talk: Honoring And Expanding Latinx Traditions At Civic Center Library (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Plenty of cats and dogs at Scottsdale area shelters are still searching for their forever homes! Check out the link to explore the latest list of adoptable pets near you. (Scottsdale Patch)
• Looking for a job in the Scottsdale area? Explore the latest job openings near you at the link and jumpstart your career today. (Scottsdale Patch)
• The Scottsdale Fire Department rescued a female hiker with heat exhaustion near the Gateway Loop trail over the weekend. Visit the link to watch the inspiring rescue footage and review the department's seven quick tips for hiking safely in the heat. (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)

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— 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.