🌱 Cactus Collective + Camp Geulah + Scottsdale Chamber Honorees

Get on up, Scottsdale! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's what's happening today in Scottsdale.

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First, today's weather:

Sunny much of the time. High: 85 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. The Arizona Office of Tourism, Scottsdale Fashion Square, cultural leaders of Scottsdale Arts, and City of Scottsdale came together to support 15 custom-created saguaro cacti, "decorated to reflect the five Cs that are the root of its economy: cotton, climate, cattle, copper, and citrus." It's called The Cactus Collective, and it will be on display at Scottsdale Fashion Square through March. According to the City Sun Times report, "The artists who created the cacti are, Sharon Biemond, Catina Crum, Ashley Durard, Jo Ho, Adam Jackson, Shari Keith, Nathaniel Lewis, Rachelle Olsen-Veal, Justin Pye, Jordan Ragland, Maria Madrid Reed, Paige Reesor, Diane Rogers, Jacx Schanes, and Rita Toikka." (citysuntimes)
2. This summer, Camp Geulah for ages 3-5, an extension of the MMA Early Learning Center, is coming to Scottsdale. "It's our pilot summer to go along with our pilot year of opening the early learning center," said Deena Harari, camp director at Menachem Mendel Academy. Camp Geulah will run for six consecutive weeks from June 20-July 29, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with before- and after-care available. To learn more, tap on the resource. (Jewish News of Greater Phoenix)
3. The Past Presidents' Council of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce honored "individuals, local companies, and nonprofit organizations" at a recent event. According to Daily Independent's reporting, "These individuals and organizations have contributed immeasurably to the rich heritage of Scottsdale, dating back to its modern-day founding in 1888 by Army Chaplain Winfield Scott." This year's awardees were Paul Messinger, Experience Scottsdale, Denny Brown, Melinda Morrison Gulick, Dennis Robbins, Salt River Project, and Gregg Tryhus. (Daily Independent - subscribe)

ICYMI And In Other News:

1. The City of Scottsdale update is now available. (Press Release Desk)
2. Proposed legislation would publish mugshots of undocumented immigrants online. (Patch)
3. A Scottsdale estate is listed for nearly $30M. (KTAR.com)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Library Board — Civic Center Library. (4:30 p.m.)
• Airport Advisory Commission — Scottsdale Airport Aviation Business Center. (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• The Salt River Family Read-Aloud Challenge encourages families to read 25 books together now through Wednesday, May 4. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you around.

— Geoff Campbell

I live in Scottsdale, and I am a freelance writer, published in print and on the web. Following a 40-year career as a teacher, administrator, and coach, now committed to education in the broadest possible sense.