🌱 Help Scottsdale Seniors 'Beat The Heat' + Great Greek Opening Soon

Hello, all! It's Megan Moreno, your host of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know that's happening in town. In today's issue, you'll find...

• Support Scottsdale seniors via the "Beat the Heat Program!"
• "Diversion: Recycled Textile Art" at the Civic Center library.
• The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill will open this summer.

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But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine today, with a high of 80 and low of 52!

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Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

1. With summer around the corner, Scottsdale Human Services' "Beat the Heat Program" is kicking off! Serving housebound seniors, this program provides items to keep them comfortable and cool in the summer, and also gives staff a chance to evaluate seniors' needs and connect with appropriate resources. To support the program, you can donate online at Scottsdale Community Partners, or drop off items at Via Linda Senior Center, 10440 E. Via Linda, between April 2 and May 26. Items needed include bottled water, fans, hygiene products, stamps, grocery gift cards, healthy snacks and supplemental drinks. (City of Scottsdale)
2. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill will open this summer at 9280 E Via de Venture Ste 103! The franchise plans additional Arizona restaurants expected to open in Mesa, Chandler, Queen Creek and Gilbert. All restaurant locations "will serve healthy Mediterranean entrees and sides, such as gyros, rice bowls, and hummus." (NewsBreak)
3. "Diversion: Recycled Textile Art," an exhibition focused on textile waste, will open at the Scottsdale Civic Center Library on April 11 and run through April 30. The artwork featured is created from old clothing and textiles to highlight the approximate "92 million tons of textile waste" added to landfills yearly, as "the volume of clothing Americans throw away each year has doubled." (Experience Scottsdale)
4. Ripley's Believe It or Not! returned to the Arizona Boardwalk near Loop 101 and Via De Ventura. Guests can visit the attraction daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Purchase tickets in person or online at Ripley's Believe It Or Not! (KTAR.com)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• The Scottsdale Public Library is offering Drop-in Typewriter Poetry at Appaloosa (All Day)
• The Valley of the Sun JCC is hosting Hero for a Day 5K (8:00 AM - 9:30 AM)
• The Fountain Hills Women's Club is hosting "Desert Derby" Luncheon & Fashion Show at ADERO Scottsdale Resort, 13225 N Eagle Ridge Drive. All proceeds from the event with benefit "scholarships for women who live or work in Fountain Hills." Guests will enjoy "a delicious luncheon, beautiful silent auction baskets, an exciting live auction, a 50-50 cash raffle, and fabulous trending fashions for both women and men from local Fountain Hills boutiques Classy-Jazzy, On the Ave, ZOEY'S Boudoir, and Manny's Local 816." Purchase tickets at Fountain Hills Women's Club. (12:30 PM)
• The Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place is offering Latin Dance Classes/Bridgette Marie (1:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
• The Valley of the Sun JCC is also hosting Shemesh KTR Get-together (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• In nearby news, the Phoenix Zoo has a new "live Rattlesnakes! presentation" through April 30 "on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays... at 2:30 p.m. in the outdoor Phoenix Zoo's Doornbos Discovery Amphitheater." At this presentation, guests can learn "how to respect snakes and understand their role in Arizona's ecosystem." (citysuntimes)
• Hey jazz fans! "Get ready to swing to the sounds of Scottsdale Jazz Festival! We're thrilled to announce our upcoming festival featuring some of the most talented jazz artists from around the globe! Don't miss out on the chance to experience the ultimate jazz weekend!" The festival will be held at the Scottsdale Civic Center on April 29 and April 30 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Purchase tickets online at Scottsdale Jazz Festival. (City of Scottsdale via Facebook)
• "Preserve the future by honoring the past. Sponsorships and Congratulations Messages available for the 2023 Scottsdale History Hall of Fame Presented by Scottsdale Charros. Get your tickets today! Registration and info at: https://scottsdalechamber.com/historyhalloffame/" (Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— 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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