🌱 Cox Hero Vaszily + New SkinLab at Quarter + Unknown Item @ PHX

Good morning fellow Scottsdalians! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know.

First, today's weather:

Today's weather will include times of clouds and sun with a high of 81 and a low of 52. Enjoy!

Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Diane Vaszily is funding The Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center in Scottsdale to the tune of $60,000 —all of it due to being named one of the Cox Conserves Heroes, according to reporting by Fox 10. "I have [done this] for 60 years... promoting, educating about, developing conservation ethic in all places – wetlands to deserts, from oceans to mountains," Vaszily said. "It's just in my DNA." Vaszily won the Western Region, which resulted in a 10K prize, and the following campaign online pulled in another 50K. (Fox 10)
2. SkinCeuticals is adding a SkinLab location, in Scottsdale Quarter, according to a report in AZ Big Media. Stephanie Kramer, general manager of SkinCeuticals said in the article, “We are thrilled to announce the launch of SkinCeuticals SkinLab™ by Maffi Plastic Surgery. Visitors can look forward to a relaxing, stress-free environment and a simplified treatment menu." This is their first location in Scottsdale. (AZ Big Media)
3. Little information is available about a "suspicious item" that prevented traffic flow at Sky Harbor's Terminal 4 on Sunday morning, according to a report on ABC15. Access continued on the west side of the terminal, although some passengers and personnel were evacuated from inside the terminal's east side. Reportedly, Sky Harbor declared the issue "resolved" after 12:30 p.m. (ABC15 Arizona)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Washington State Wine Tasting — Pear JCC. (5:30 p.m.)
• Working through Depression: Yoga Therapy — Journey Beyond a Holistic Center. (6 p.m.)

Civic Opportunities: How will you get involved?

• Tourism Development Commission — Civic Center. (9 a.m.)
• Town of Fountain Hills Town Council — Council Chambers. (5:30 p.m.)
• Planning Commission Meeting — Paradise Valley Town Hall. (6 p.m.)
• PTSO Meeting — Coronado High School. (6 p.m.)

Scottsdale Patch Notebook

• Scottsdale Police Department's top pickleball players are taking on challengers! (Facebook)
• Santa will be holding a meet at the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market on Saturday — take home a free photo! (Facebook)
• Can the 1000+ Scottsdale Patch Daily Digest readers help a Scottsdale Ranch SE neighbor find day trips (or one overnight) to do with their 78-year-old mother? (Nextdoor)
• Nadia owns a small bakeshop called Sugar Fairy Bakeshop — pick-up and delivery! (Nextdoor)

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— Geoff Campbell

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

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