Community Corner
🌱 Local Carnegie Medal Winners + Maricopa County's Home & Garden Show
The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening today in Scottsdale.
Welcome back, Scottsdale! Here's everything you need to know to get this Monday started right.
First, today's weather:
Mostly sunny. High: 85 Low: 60.
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Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:
- ICYMI: Zach Haugen, a Chaparral High School Senior, and Jake Watson, a senior at Scottsdale's Desert Mountain High School, were recently honored as the winners of the Carnegie Medal, given to "those who enter extreme danger while saving or attempting to save the lives of others," according to Patch. Considered "North America's highest honor for civilian heroism," the pair received the award for saving the lives of two swimmers off on the San Diego coast on July 3, 2020. Read their story of selfless heroism in its entirety - click on the link. (Patch)
- Maricopa County's Home & Garden Show is coming back to WestWorld of Scottsdale on Friday, May 6 - May 8 and will offer unique opportunities to celebrate Mother's Day. "For the first time at the Home Show, we're having two handmade headquarters," said Katie Jones, show manager. According to AZ Big Media, the Maricopa County Home & Garden Show will host "hundreds of home improvement, design and landscaping products and services offered at exclusive Home Show pricing." Tap the resource to learn more. (AZ Big Media)
- "The signature Red Sole of Christian Louboutin's footwear is synonymous with high-end fashion and discriminating design," said David Hyatt, general manager. A new Christian Louboutin store in the up-scale portion of the Scottsdale Fashion Mall provides discerning shoppers with a unique experience. AZ Bi Media described the shop as "an intimate space where clients can feel like they're in the salon of a friend who loves them and knows them well." The 2,344-square-foot location is on the lower level of Scottsdale Fashion Square near the Grand North Entrance and the Crystal Court. (AZ Big Media)
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Today in Scottsdale:
- Yelena Golberg Piano Studio — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (3:45 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Don't miss out on your chance to camp overnight at the happiest place in Scottsdale — McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park. (Facebook)
- Eldorado Community Center has a full basketball court available for pickup hoops or volleyball play — check it out! (Facebook)
- We are only one month away from the 2nd Annual Horses & Friends Meet & Greet! (Facebook)
- Warmer temperature leads to active snake life — please be on the lookout! (Facebook)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out this Monday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with your next update.
— 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.
