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🌱Galvin: County Supervisor + Shirley's Gift + Unemployment Down

Scottsdale news connections include a Scottsdale rep on County Board, Scottsdale resident Shirley Myers and Scottsdale area unemployment.

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Good morning, neighbors! Welcome to the weekend!

First, your weekend weather:

High temperatures will be on the rise from 64 to 70, and lows will remain steady in the low 40s. Sunshine will be mixed throughout the period. Rain is possible.

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Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

  1. Thomas Galvin is ready to begin his term with the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, according to AZCentral.com. The spot became open when Steve Chucri resigned. Reportedly, "the supervisors were tasked to appoint another Republican who lives in the district, which covers the eastern side of the county, including parts of Mesa and Scottsdale." A Phoenician, Galvin works for the Scottsdale-based Rose Law Group. An election will be held next November. (AZCentral.com)
  2. According to AZ Family, the local Sweet Adelines chapter surprised Scottsdale resident and Alzheimer patient, 87-year-old Shirley Myers, with an in-home concert. Myers spent her life sharing her musical gifts. "I was delighted to watch her sing, anytime, anywhere," said Shirley's husband, Ron. She was a Sweet Adeline singer for decades. According to the report, Myer's social worker, Gerrie Jakobs, arranged the surprise concert. (Arizona's Family)
  3. According to Patch reporting, October numbers show continued improvement in Scottsdale and environs unemployment rate. The rate remains lower than pre-COVID-19 levels. For the same period, unemployment in the county was 3.2 percent — down from 3.8 the month before. (Scottsdale Patch)

ICYMI and In Other News:

  • Data suggests that unvaccinated Arizonans are 15 times more likely to die from COVID-19 vs. the vaccinated. (12news.com KPNX)
  • Renewed Pollack Cinemas in Tempe to reopen Friday. (ABC15 Arizona)

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This weekend in Scottsdale:

Friday, Dec. 10

  • Girls Basketball @ Perry — Chaparral High School. (4 p.m.)
  • Boys Basketball vs. Perry — Chaparral High School. (4 p.m.)
  • Mariachi Sol de México®️ de José Hernández — Center for the Performing Arts. (8 p.m.)

Saturday, Dec. 11

  • Shredding Event — Civic Center. (7 a.m.)
  • Sounds of the Season Holiday Concert — Desert Ridge. (9 a.m.)
  • Inside the Director's Studio: featuring Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation — Center for the Performing Arts. (11 a.m.)
  • Arizona Girlchoir Holiday Concert and Silent Auction — Camelback Bible Church. (4:30 p.m.)
  • DC Dance AZ presents — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (6 p.m.)

Sunday, Dec. 12

  • Screening and Tasting — Deli Man. (2 p.m.)
  • Scottsdazzle: Miracle of the Roses Pageant — Old Adobe Mission. (4 p.m.)
  • Scottsdale Philharmonic Holiday Concert — Center for the Performing Arts. (4 p.m.)
  • Monthly Muse — ASU Kerr Cultural Center. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Early Warning Services is searching for a director, Corporate Strategy & Planning. (Facebook)
  • The City of Scottsdale says don't miss the Scottsdazzle Stroll — next on Dec. 11! (Facebook)
  • Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community hosts its virtual Christmas giveaway on Saturday, Dec. 11, from 6-8 p.m. in the Salt River Community Building Parking Lot. (Facebook)
  • The Soda With Security virtual discussion about human trafficking is hosted by SRPMIC on Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. (Facebook)
  • COVID-19 vaccination event for students at Scottsdale Stadium from 2-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 15 and Friday, Dec. 17. (Facebook)

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— 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.

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