🌱 Firefighter In Hospital After Beehive Removal + 'Spirit of Summer'

Hello again, neighbors! It's Megan Moreno, your host of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter. Here's all the local news you need to know right now. Today you'll find these stories and more:

• Beehive removal lands a firefighter in the hospital.
• "Spirit of Summer" program offers unique activities.
• Girls Ranch provides teen moms with opportunity and support.

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But first, your local weather:

It will be sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 95 and low of 72.

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Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Four individuals, including a firefighter, needed medical attention after being stung by bees on Wednesday. The team was removing a beehive in a neighborhood near Pinnacle Peak Road and Scottsdale Road. The firefighter was transferred to the hospital in stable condition, and the other individuals were treated onsite. (Arizona's Family)
2. Looking for a unique summertime program? Check out the "Spirit of Summer" program lineup at Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West. Guests of all ages can experience "Artist Tuesdays," with various featured artists, and "Western Wednesdays," with unique activities to enjoy. You can find additional details about the program here. (City of Scottsdale)
3. Girls Ranch, "a residential facility for pregnant and parenting teens" in Scottsdale, is providing hope and love to teen mothers. The facility is currently home to five mothers and their babies. Daycare is provided while the moms go to school or work, and volunteers provide mentorship and an overall support system. (KTAR.com)

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Tomorrow in Scottsdale:

Saturday, June 10

• June Days: Breakfast at the Market at Old Town Farmers Market, 3806 N. Brown Ave. (7:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
• Family Storytime at Civic Center Library (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Duo Ocotillo - The Universal Language. "The concert where the audience decides what gets played!" (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
• Detour Company Theatre Little Shop of Horrors at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (3:00 PM)
• Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (7:00 PM)
• June Days: Starlight Movie Night at Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Road. (7:00 PM - 10:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "Parents, grandparents, babysitters & nannies, mark your calendars for "Read with a Cop Storytime" at the Arabian Library. This very special storytime begins at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 15 and will include rhymes, songs and books geared to kids 0-5 years old. We hope you will join us and our partners at the @ScottsdalePublicLibrary - Arabian Branch!" (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• "The crew at [Home Depot]... Store 472 (Hayden/Northsight) recently hosted some of our SPD Foothills District team at their store for a 'walk-about.' Cmdr. Watson, Lt. Cabrera, Crime Prevention Ofc. Katzaroff and District Police Aide Egan spent time talking with the HD team about crime trends, community events and strategies to keep their store and our community safe. Before parting ways, they presented Cmdr. Watson with his very own apron donning the National Police Week logo." (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• "Fire Chief Tom Shannon joins Class 23-1 Graduates and Class 23-2 recruits on a hike at Gateway Loop trail this morning. Grpstc 23-1 post academy hits the streets on June 18th." (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• "We're honoring all the dads and father figures in Scottsdale at Granite Reef and Via Linda senior centers. Drop-in from 9-10 a.m. Friday, June 16, at either Granite Reef or Via Linda senior center and enjoy some coffee and donuts. This is a free event and registration is not required." (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Visit the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market this month before the end of the season
  The market features more than 100 local growers and specialty food producers. It runs 7-10 a.m. Saturdays through June 24 at 3806 N. Brown Ave. Learn more: http://ArizonaCommunityFarmersMarkets.com/old-town..." (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Apply today for the 2023 Sterling Awards presented by Desert Financial Credit Union! Honoring outstanding businesses with Scottsdale's most coveted business awards! Don't miss out, submit your application by July 20th. For more information, visit: https://www.scottsdalechamber.com/sterlingawards/" (Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• "Our #ChooseScottsdale featured job of the week is courtesy of HonorHealth. They are looking for a RN - Operating Room to join their team and help create a multi-dimensional care experience for patients. Find out more about this position and others: https://bit.ly/42oIiJN" (Scottsdale Economic Development via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! 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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