🌱 Beware Of Scam Calls + Eat At Barro's Or Babbo's And Give Back

Hello neighbors! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter. Let's get this Wednesday started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Today you'll find:

• A reminder to continue to be aware of scam calls.
• Barro's Pizza will support families affected by pediatric cancer.
• Babbo's Italian Eatery will support pancreatic cancer research.

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Now, your local weather: It will be sunny but breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 99 and low of 75.

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Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Scottsdale Police Department and City Court are warning residents of ongoing scam calls. Scammers are posing as Valley law enforcement agencies, making false claims about outstanding fines or warrants, and insisting that the victim pay immediately. These "convincing, persistent and bold" scammers use a fake caller ID that displays police information, and they request that payments be made via gift cards, prepaid debit cards, or platforms like PayPal, Zelle, Green Dot, Venmo, or Square. If you receive one of these phone calls, hang up and report it to the police non-emergency line at 480-312-5000. (City of Scottsdale)
2. All Barro's Pizza locations across the Valley are donating up to $40,000 in proceeds from all lunch specials bought in June to the Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children. This local nonprofit organization helps families with "high costs and challenging logistics while caring for their children during cancer treatment." Consider swinging by one of the four Scottsdale locations for a lunch that also helps out families affected by pediatric cancer! (Subscription: Daily Independent)
3. Babbo Italian Eatery is hosting its first-ever "Baseball for Babbo Day of Giving" event on Thursday, June 15. All eight locations in the Valley will donate 100 percent of profits made on Thursday to the Seena Magowitz Foundation for pancreatic cancer research. The event is a tribute to Ken Pollack, the founder of Babbo Italian Eatery and a passionate baseball fan who lost his battle to pancreatic cancer in 2022. Consider stopping by the location in Scottsdale to enjoy a meal for a good cause! (Babbo Italian Eatery)

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Tomorrow in Scottsdale:

Thursday, June 15

• AM Connect presented by the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce and hosted by Capital One Café, 7014 E. Camelback Road, Suite 1459. Register online. (7:30 AM - 9:00 AM)
• Read with a Cop Story Time at Arabian Library (10:15 AM - 10:45 AM)
• Participant Support Group offered by Cancer Support Community Arizona at HonorHealth Shea, 10460 N. 92nd St. (3:30 PM)
• Glow Up @SMoCA: Mindful Movement at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, 7374 E. 2nd St. (7:00 PM)
• ArtWalk at Old Town Arts District (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "Thank you to everyone who donated items and brought summer relief to Scottsdale seniors! 💙" (Scottsdale Senior Services via Facebook)
• "Using a mix of live-fire and simulation drills, building clearing training teaches our officers communication and teamwork skills to safely navigate structures, mitigate threat areas and search for potential suspects. It is a dynamic and important foundational skill." (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• "Challenge Alert! Read two books from our pre-reader booklist and earn 10 additional points. Boost your points total and take on a challenge at MaricopaCountyReads.org" (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• "It's getting hot! Scottsdale's hydration and cooling stations are in need of bottled water donations. Find drop off locations: https://bit.ly/42zz0KW" (Scottsdale Economic Development via Facebook)
• "The 2023 Sports Complex Summer Maintenance Program kicked-off this morning with a Fraise Mowing Project at SSC (Fields 5 & 6). Our annual maintenance program will go through Sunday, July 30, as we prepare the best possible playing surface for our Fall 2023 Event Season. While the reservation fields are closed, please feel free to utilize the Drop In Areas at both Complexes. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask a staff member, or give our office a call at 480-312-7529." (Scottsdale Sports Complex via Facebook)
• "Western Spirit Scottsdale's Museum of the West offers a variety of summertime programs. Tag along every Tuesday and Wednesday for an amazing lineup of seasonal activities for all ages. Spirit of Summer programs are included with museum admission. Free admission is available for those 5 and younger. Learn more: ScottsdaleMuseumWest.org/project/spirit-of-summer/" (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— Megan Moreno

About me: Dr. 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.

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