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🌱 Darius And Zabi + Cinema Up On The Roof + Puzzle Rides

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Giddy up, Scottsdale! Let's get this day started. Here's what going on in our hometown!

First, today's weather:

It's warming up. Today will be sunny with a high of 85 and a low of 57. Seize the day people!

Updates to previous stories:

Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

  1. Darius has made it possible for Zabi to create a new life in Tucson. According to reporting on KPNX, Scottsdale's Rose Law group attorney Darius Amiri provided Afgan interpreter, Zabi the means by which to escape Afghanistan after the government's fall. "Zabi was at a big risk and in fear of his life. We were able to coordinate Zabi being extracted out of the crowds at the airport into U.S. custody inside the airport," said Amiri in the report. The two are connected by a third man, a friend of Amiri's who served as a Marine in-country and worked with Zabi. According to the report, "Zabi says living in Arizona is a dream come true for his fiancé and himself." The Rose Law Group is still working to free and place other would-be refugees. (12news.com KPNX)
  2. "When this old world starts getting me down, and people are just too much for me to face, I climb way up to the top of the stairs, and all my cares just drift right into space." (Carole King & Gerry Goffin). Or you could add to the escape and watch a movie! According to reporting on ABC15, Arizona Harkins Theatres has created the "Moonlight Cinemas" — films such as "Goonies" and "Hocus Pocus" can be viewed on the roof deck of the parking garage next to the Camel View Cinema at Fashion Square. According to the report, the first two features, named above, will be showing Friday and Saturday, Oct. 29 and 30. (ABC15 Arizona)
  3. Done with the ho hum? "We are an escape room-style scavenger hunt that takes people on adventures via golf carts — located all over Old Town Scottsdale," said Katie Dufort, co-founder of Puzzle Rides, as reported in the Daily Independent. The adult-only enterprise was the brainchild of Katie and her husband Gregg, who were looking to more fully employ their tour carts during the pandemic. It works! Puzzle rides are available for two on a date or a leadership team needing to bond. (Your Valley)

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Today in Scottsdale:

  • Scottsdale Water 50th Anniversary Ribbon Cutting Ceremony — Civic Center. (10 a.m.)
  • Town Council Meeting — Paradise Valley Town Hall. (3 p.m.)
  • She Kills Monster: Young Adventures Edition — Saguaro High School. (8 p.m.)
  • Guitars From Spain — ASU Kerr Cultural Center. (8:30 p.m.)
  • Chaparral HS Orchestra Learning Community Concert— Chaparral High School. (7 p.m.)

Scottsdale Patch Notebook

  • Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community: "We are excited to see you this Saturday at the SRPMIC Trunk or Treat Drive Thru event! Salt River High School North Athletic Field Parking Lot from 4-6 p.m. (while supplies last) Lots of prizes and treats await you!" (Facebook)
  • The city of Scottsdale - Government: "Podsdale Episode 14: Haunted Scottsdale Halloween is only days away, so Citizen Advisor Bruce Wall joined host Holly Walter on location at the Community Design Studio to share some stories of the building's spooky past." (Facebook)
  • Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce: "PC 100 and Community Relations Manager Lisa Randall joined Chamber President & CEO Mark Stanton at the new 'Celebrate Scottsdale Organizations' exhibit in the Scottsdale Public Library at Civic Center." (Facebook)
  • Scottsdale Parks & Recreation: "Congratulations to the McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park, recognized for its 'Tents by the Tracks' event as the Best Special Event for a large city, with a population over 100,000 people by the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association!" (Facebook)
  • Scottsdale Economic Development: "Our featured job of the week is courtesy of General Dynamics, a global aerospace and defense company. They are searching for a Proposal Manager, among other engineering and accounting roles." (Facebook)

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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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