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Hey neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter. Follow along for everything you need to know that's happening around town. Today's issue includes...

  • Father and two sons serve as Scottsdale firefighters.
  • Camelback Mountain ranks fifth on list of America's favorite mountain climbs.
  • A successful spring training season for the city and local businesses!

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Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

  1. Meet the Crowthers, a father and his two sons who all proudly serve as firefighters with the Scottsdale Fire Department! Captain Bill Crowther is stationed north, but he happened to end up on a recent call to a Windsor Avenue home that put him under the command of his youngest son, Brandon, who was named 2022 Firefighter of the Year, and serves at a station near Old Town. He is currently preparing for the captain's test, and he was serving as the on-scene commander as part of his captain's training. Brandon also recruited his younger brother, Logan, to join the SFD in 2021. The Windsor Avenue fire was extinguished quickly and no one was injured. (Scottsdale Progress)
  2. Family Destinations Guide ranks Camelback Mountain as "America's fifth favorite mountain to climb!" The ranking was determined by Instagram data and Tripadvisor ratings and reviews. Though it may be a very popular hike, and "one of the most trafficked" mountains in Arizona, Camelback isn't necessarily an easy hike. In fact, the mountain "accounts for many, if not most, of hiker rescues due to the difficulty, the summer's heat, injuries, and lack of water." (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
  3. Pinnacle Brewing Company, a "new family-owned brewery," is opening at 15111 North Hayden Road in September! Bob and Mary Wilson are co-owners, and their son Wyatt "will serve as the company's brewmaster" with his extensive brewery-focused background and brewmaster education. Guests will be able to enjoy "a global variety of true-to-style craft brews in a chill indoor/outdoor tap room," complete with a full kitchen and a spacious patio! (NewsBreak)
  4. Scottsdale had a successful spring training season! Local hotels, restaurants and bars saw a boost in sales and activity with the termination of COVID protocols. The 2023 Cactus League preliminary attendance reports show an average of 7,273 fans attended per game this year, well over the 5,397 average in 2022 and triple the 2,149 average in 2021. Scottsdale Stadium was especially busy this season despite "unseasonably cold and wet weather," with an average fan attendance of 8,731 per game, compared to 6,687 in 2022 and 1,369 in 2021. (East Valley Tribune)
  5. The Athletic Club, a fitness studio owned by former Arizona Cardinals cheerleader Kaileigh van Horne, opened on Hayden and Indian Bend Road in December. The new club "offers bodyweight exercises with 50-minute workouts designed to increase strength and energy levels and boost mood." Classes are offered Monday through Saturday, and a "mama club" is offered on Friday mornings for postnatal and prenatal women. (Arcadia News)

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Today in Scottsdale:

  • Taliesin West is offering "Homeschool Explorations: Why is a Blueprint Blue? (recommended for ages 6-8)." Cost is $15 "per homeschool participant." (9:00 AM - 10:30 AM)
  • Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place is offering Brian Lavelle Ballroom Dance Instructor (11:30 AM - 1:00 PM)
  • The Valley of the Sun JCC is offering Advanced Canasta (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM)
  • The Valley of the Sun JCC is also hosting Club J (3:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
  • Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place is also offering Vivi Erickson's Viola/Violin Studio (4:30 PM - 7:30 PM)
  • Tonight is SUSD Jazz Night! "Please join all our High School Jazz Bands as they perform under the stars at the wonderful outdoor amphitheatre at Scottsdale Community College." (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

The Scottsdale Public Library is offering:

From my notebook:

  • In nearby news, the Fountain Hills "spring series of Concerts on the Avenue" kicks off on April 6! Each Thursday in April, guests can "enjoy live music along the Avenue of the Fountains with the evening concert series from 6 to 8 p.m. Organizers say the concerts will showcase some of the Valley's best bands and a variety of music options to suit everyone's taste. Each evening will have an acoustic musician and a band. Yard games will be spread throughout the Avenue and docents available for self-guided art walk tours." The festivities are free and family-friendly. Guests can bring chairs or blankets, bring their own picnic, or dine at one of the local "restaurants on the Avenue." (Fountain Hills Times)
  • In other nearby news, registration is now open for the Crayola Experience contest. Chandler Fashion Center is home to one of the five locations participating nationwide! "Guests can register for the Crayola Experience Million Crayon Giveaway, which began March 31 and runs through May 31." Registrants "will pick up a free 32-count crayon box and fill it with their favorite colors from the 40-foot-long Pick Your Pack wall — including for the first time the Color of Kindness crayons." Register at Crayola Experience. (Daily Independent)
  • Looking for a new job or career change? Eight companies in the Valley are looking to hire! Companies include Instant Care of Arizona, Voya Financial, LDV Winery Tasting Room, Axon, Donor Network of Arizona, Desert Financial, WillScot Mobile Mini, and Workiva. (ABC15 Arizona)
  • Still searching for your forever home? Check out these five new homes for sale in Scottsdale! (Scottsdale Patch)
  • Have you heard of Cancer Support Community Arizona? The organization strives to offer support and healing "to cancer patients and their loved ones," and several free classes are offered at various locations here in Scottsdale! April offerings include: Restorative Yoga on April 5 at 6:30 p.m., Drumming from the Heart on April 12 at 6:30 p.m., Expressive Arts Class at St. Patrick Catholic Community on April 19 at 6:30 p.m., and Expressive Arts Class at Walter Hive on April 26 at 10:00 a.m. (Cancer Support Community Arizona)
  • The Scottsdale Police Department reminds residents to "always remember to lock your car doors and remove all valuables. Safety starts with all of us. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
  • Scottsdale Parks & Recreations wants residents to "give us a big YEE-HAW if you're excited for next Saturday's Bunnanza at Scottsdale Civic Center! Dust off your boots and join us from 9 a.m. - noon for live country music, egg hunts, food trucks and more. Visit www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search 'Bunnanza' for more event information." (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
  • The Scottsdale Public Library is kicking off its April Film Series at Mustang Library. Films "will show at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays." Titles include "A Man Called Otto," "Women Talking," "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" and "Best Sellers." "Visit our online calendar at Scottsdale.libnet.info/events and search 'Film' for more information." (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
  • The Scottsdale Public Library also reminds residents that "April is National Poetry Month! Visit the café at Appaloosa Library during the month of April and craft unique poems on a manual typewriter or create your own blackout poem. Supplies provided." (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)

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— 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.

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