🌱 Gunfire At Short-Term Rental Party + City Remarks On Housing Grant

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, including...

• City of Scottsdale's communication on the $940,000 housing grant.
• Gunshots were fired at a short-term rental property.
• A senior facility will replace Old Town's Olive Garden.

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But first, your weekend weather: You guessed it! It will be mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 110 and low of 84.

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Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

1. The City of Scottsdale released a communication about the $940,000 grant accepted from the Arizona Department of Housing's Homeless Shelter and Services Fund. The grant "will allow the city to continue an existing program that provides those in need with emergency shelter at a Scottsdale hotel along with assistance from social services caseworkers and nutrition/essential needs support." With this program, Scottsdale rents 10 rooms at a hotel to provide bridge housing and services to homeless individuals with the goal of securing stable housing. The city noted that the preference is to provide these rooms to seniors, families with children, and women. Though the terms of the grant indicate that the rooms could be offered to legal migrants, "the rooms were completely filled by those experiencing homelessness locally" over the past year. (City of Scottsdale)
2. A Fourth of July party at a Scottsdale short-term rental property ended in gunfire at around 2 a.m. on Wednesday morning. The property is off McClintock Drive and McKellips Road, and there were reportedly over 50 guests at the gathering when the gunfire started. Tyreele Craig, 23, was arrested for "discharging a firearm and not giving his real name to police." No injuries were reported. (Arizona's Family)
3. The Scottsdale and Osborn Residential Health Care Facility is planned to replace the Olive Garden in Old Town, which is near HonorHealth Scottsdale Osborn Medical Center. The senior-focused facility will consist of two six-story buildings with capacity for over 200 beds to house "active adults" and adults in assisted living. According to the developers, "the synergy of uses between the proposed residential healthcare use and existing adjacent HonorHealth campus and commercial businesses will bolster the economic vitality offering an ideal context for seniors to 'age in place.'" (East Valley Tribune)

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Tomorrow, Monday, and Tuesday in Scottsdale:

Sunday, July 9

• Contemporary Literature Book Club at Civic Center Library (3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)

Monday, July 10

• Summer Virtual Camp: Architecture Adventure from Taliesin West (10:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Craft Together Storytime at Appaloosa Library (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Reading Buddies Session 1 at Mustang Library. Register online. (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
• Books 2 Boogie at Civic Center Library (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Family Storytime at Arabian Library (6:15 PM - 6:45 PM)

Tuesday, July 11

• Kids in Focus: Photographers Mentoring Youth. "Through the Kids in Focus nine-week afterschool program, skilled mentors use the art of photography with one-to-one guidance to inspire and empower at-risk youth." (All Day)
• Sterling Awards Application Virtual Workshop. Register online. (9:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
• Craft Together Storytimes (Arabian Library: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM, Mustang Library: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM, Arabian Library: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
• Bring Your Own Book Club at Appaloosa Library (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
• Film Series: "Miss Potter" at Mustang Library (1:30 PM - 3:40 PM)
• Arabian Nights Book Discussion — "On the Road" at Arabian Library (5:00 PM - 6:15 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "'We need to keep going no matter what!' Another look at our SPD recruits on their academy journey." Video at the link! (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• "What happens to items impounded by our field personnel? Our Property & Evidence Unit handles all impounded property as it gets categorized & stored until it's needed for court, can be reunited with the owner or destroyed per policy & the law." (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• "Living close to parks and recreation facilities is consistently related to higher physical activity levels for adults and youth. Help us shape the places where #OurCommunityGrows during #ParkandRecMonth23 by giving feedback on our Indian School Park Master Plan! Visit indianschoolpark.com to take our survey, leave a comment on the interactive map, and guide future park plans for amenities and services." (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• "We want to hear your thoughts on emergency preparedness in Scottsdale... Share your thoughts with Speak Up Scottsdale, a new online community hosted by the city where you can engage in fun and meaningful discussions about city issues, programs and projects. Speak up at SpeakUpScottsdale.com. Learn more about Ready, Set, Go: ein.az.gov/ready-set-go" (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Converting grass to desert-friendly landscape can be very rewarding: No more mowing or maintenance. Save water, Save money. Take advantage of Scottsdale Water's grass removal rebate and start saving today. Learn more: ScottsdaleAZ.gov/water/rebates" (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Did you know you can find over 100 permanent and temporary public artworks all around Scottsdale, and ten of them are found in and around the Scottsdale Public Libraries? Here are some fun ways to earn bonus points and look closely at public art. Boost your points total and take on a challenge at MaricopaCountyReads.org" (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. See you all next week 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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