🌱 Amelia's By Eat + Scottsdale Couple Got Married At White Castle

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter. Let's get this Thursday started off right with a quick review of the most important things happening in town these days, including:

• Amelia's by Eat set to open mid-June.
• A Scottsdale couple wed at White Castle.
• Host homes needed for international exchange students.

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But first, your local weather: We are in for a cloudy day, with a high of 91 and low of 71.

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Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Amelia's by Eat, a restaurant and market, is opening at 8240 N. Hayden Road mid-June. Guests can expect "a grocery-style refrigerator packed with wine, salads, sushi," and to-go snacks and salads, a bakery case with sweet treats and fresh baked breads, and a market with pantry items like olives and crackers. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee, and a full bar will be offered at the "counter service restaurant," which owner Stacey Weber describes as "an all-day eating place." With a focus on whole foods, clean ingredients, and in-house and scratch-made items, guests can feel good while filling up! (Free: NewsBreak, Subscription: The Arizona Republic)
2. Scottsdale couple Drew and Jamie Schmitt got married at White Castle this past Cinco De Mayo! Not only do Drew and Jamie love White Castle food and eat there "hundreds of times per year," but the restaurant also served as a "safehouse" for Jamie as a teenager, offering her food, water, and kindness during difficult times. After 15 years together and getting engaged "when they were inducted into the White Castle Hall of Fame in 2019," the couple took the next step with their White Castle wedding ceremony featuring a slider wedding cake, "crowns and armor," and 150 friends and family. (Arizona's Family)
3. International exchange student coordinator Janae LeDoux is seeking families to host 30 high school students this fall. Though it is very challenging to find families willing to host these students, LeDoux is committed to her calling and not giving up! The high school aged students needing placement have "their own medical insurance with vetted, background-checked families," and they "do not need to be provided with their own personal vehicle for transportation." For more information, contact LeDoux at JanaeLeDoux@outlook.com or 480-203-1932. (Scottsdale Progress)

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Tomorrow in Scottsdale:

Friday, May 19

• Scottsdale Bakes - Pie hosted virtually by the Scottsdale Public Library. Register online. (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
• Story Stop at the Civic Center Library (10:30 AM - 10:45 AM)
• Memory Lounge | Mindfullness with Dr. Maribeth Gallagher at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. Second St. We will be meeting "in 'Knight Rise,' the James Turrell Skyspace at SMoCA, and experience the benefits of being mindful in one of the most relaxing and meditative environments available." Admission starts at $20 per couple; contact 480-499-8587. (5:00 PM)
• Tati Crespo y Las Chispas at ASU Kerr Cultural Center, 6110 N Scottsdale Road. Admission is $18.50. Bar and box office open at 6:30 p.m. (7:00 PM)
• Southwest Shakespeare Company presents "Much Ado About Nothing" at Taliesin West. (7:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "2023 Summer-Captains Promotional Process... Chief Tom Shannon and Local 5050 President Sasha Weller talking about Labor and Management Processes. Other classes include SFD Leadership, Captain to Battalion Chief Relationship building, fire ground factors, Captain to Firefighter relationship, building construction, wildland, high-rise and roll play practice." (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• "Intern Brandon went to IPMBA Bike School training hosted by @ScottsdalePD. He got to check out the range drills & how the officers learned to defend themselves while on the bike, or from under it if attacked." (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• "You're not going to want to miss these HOT deals just in time for summer! With hotel rates starting at just $84 per night and luxury resort stays from $129 nightly, it's no wonder summer is already on our minds. https://bit.ly/3Mkrhf4" (Experience Scottsdale via Facebook)
• "The city has several recycling drop-off locations available 24/7: Eldorado Aquatic & Fitness Center, 2301 N. Miller Road; Indian School Park & Tennis Center, 4175 N. Hayden Road; Scottsdale Ranch Park, 10336 E. Via Linda; Horizon Park, 15444 N. 100th St.; Scottsdale Fire Dept Station 10, 16701 N. 100th St. See what's recyclable: ScottsdaleAZ.gov/solid-waste/accepted-recyclables-list" (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "We are seeking donations of bottled water to stock the city's eight hydration/cooling stations. You can drop them off at... Granite Reef and Via Linda senior centers, Vista del Camino Community Center and Paiute Neighborhood Center... [as well as] all four city libraries: Appaloosa, Arabian, Civic Center and Mustang. Your donation could help save a life this summer." (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Megan Moreno

About me: 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Scottsdale Patch newsletter? Contact me at meg_n_more@outlook.com