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Hey there, Scottsdale! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. β˜€οΈ

In today's newsletter:

  • What we know about the gunfire that hit Scottsdale homes
  • How Scottsdale families are finally enjoying a break from brutal heat

Also on today's calendar: Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day with Yellow Bird Productions at Western Spirit Museum and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? πŸ€” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
  • Wednesday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Gunfire in Scottsdale neighborhood prompts police investigation (abc15.com) β€” Several homes in a Scottsdale neighborhood near 7300 E. Papago Drive were struck by gunfire early Sunday, prompting a police investigation but causing no reported injuries. Officers recovered shell casings in the street and yards, questioned residents, and say the shooting appears isolated while asking the public to avoid the area during ongoing investigative work.
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β€’ Arizonans soak up cooler temps after weekend storms bring relief from summer heat (abc15.com) β€” Cooler weather finally reached Scottsdale after weekend storms, drawing families, anglers, and photographers out to Indian Bend Wash Visitor Center Park to enjoy time outside. Residents say the break from months of intense heat is a welcome chance to fish, play and reconnect outdoors as fall-like temperatures settle over the Valley.
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  • Seems all the dust up over moving the old town Scottsdale farmer's market was for not!
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πŸ—ž Nearby News

Fountain Hills

  • As club season ramps up, service orgs in Fountain Hills remain dedicated to their work (fhtimes.com)
  • Fest in the Hills music festival returns to Fountain Hills (fhtimes.com)
  • Fountain Hills hotel looking to create 46 residential units (fhtimes.com)

Paradise Valley

  • PVSchools approve West-MEC agreement outlining $2.17M in career training funds (yourvalley.net)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" β€” Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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