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🌱 Inflation Blues + Nuisance Parties Update + Tennis Park Aces

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Happy Monday, Scottsdale! I hope that you had a great weekend! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Increasing cloudiness. High: 71 Low: 55.

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Here are the top three stories today in Scottsdale:

  1. Prices for daily goods are up again this month. According to Caitlin Sievers/Patch, increases of this size have not been seen for almost 40 years. The 6.8 percent upward trend for the last 12 months includes significant contributors such as fuel, food, and autos. In addition, according to the report, housing costs have increased 4.1 percent and rents 3.1 percent. (Patch Media)
  2. A Friday vote by the City Council unanimously amended updates to the Vacation Rental Nuisance Parties and Unlawful Gatherings ordinance. According to Patch Reporting, "the updates to both ordinances, which take effect Jan. 7, 2022, will remove loopholes, increase fines and improve the city's enforcement abilities when handling short-term vacation rental complaints." Read the full report here. (Press Release Desk)
  3. Indian School Park & Tennis Center just racked up its second award, according to a City Press Release. 2020 improvements were the impetus for recognition" for its construction excellence, diverse programming, hosting national events and more." The first award comes from The American Sports Builders Association (ASBA), which, bestowed the Distinguished Facility Award on the center. Additionally, the center was received the Municipal Tennis Facility of the Year by Racquet Sports Industry Magazine. (Press Release Desk)

ICYMI And In Other News:

  • First responders rescued an injured hiker on the Camelback Mountain trail. (The Arizona Republic)
  • The Royal Palms resort was listed as one of the five most romantic getaways in the US. (AZ Big Media)
  • Autism United Annual Caring Hearts Luncheon will be online this year. (fabulousarizona.com)

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Today in Scottsdale:

  • Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (9 a.m.)
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Up - Scottsdale City Events. (1:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Early Warning Services is searching for a director, Corporate Strategy & Planning. (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 will be held from 2-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 15, and Friday, Dec. 17. (Facebook)
  • Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce congratulates Congratulations to Wilson MD Aesthetics. They celebrated their ribbon cutting and will be providing services to meet your individual skin needs. (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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