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🌱 MLK Jr Parade + Indictment: Scheme To Kidnap Girl Friend

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Good morning, Scottsdale! Let's get this Monday started off right. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Scottsdale.

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Mostly cloudy. High: 71 Low: 46.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Scottsdale:

  1. Martin Luther King Day will result in several events in the Metro. The annual parade will start at 11 a.m. in Mesa in the East Valley. The yearly MLK Jr. celebrations were created after residents, in 1996, voted to establish a citywide holiday recognizing the leadership of Dr. King. According to the East Valley Tribune, "This year's events are the result of a partnership between City of Mesa and the Mesa-East Valley MLK Committee." (East Valley Tribune)
  2. A 65-year-old Scottsdale man, Jay Borker, was indicted recently following his arrest in October. He plotted to kidnap his ex-girlfriend and kill her dog, according to FOX 10. HE attempted to hire two men who were undercover Tempe police officers. The trial is scheduled for the end of March. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
  3. NerdWallet is opening an office in Scottsdale at the Lincoln Towne Center. The 10,000-square-foot office will house sales and management, according to KTAR. "We're excited to be expanding into Arizona because of the diverse and growing population, which offers high performing skilled talent from top local universities, a thriving technology ecosystem, and accessibility," said Andy Bell, head of the Phoenix sales. The company provides information and tools that help people find their way in the increasingly complicated world of personal finance. (KTAR)

ICYMI And In Other News:

  1. Toddler drowning incident in Paradise Valley leaves child in critical condition. (KTAR.com)
  2. HomeSmart files — Scottsdale — files for IPO. (AZ Big Media)

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Today in Scottsdale:

  • More Than Modeling — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (11 a.m.)
  • Martin Luther King, Jr Town Hall — City of Scottsdale (3:30 p.m.)
  • Chaos or Community: What can Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s work and writings teach us now? (3:30 p.m.)
  • Human Relations Commission Town Hall — Civic Center. (3:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community vaccinations and boosters are available on Tuesdays at the Salt River Clinic and Fridays at the Salt River Community Building. (Facebook)
  • Join the Granite Reef Senior Center Valentine's Day Luncheon on Monday, Feb. 14! Call 480-312-1700 to register or go to Recreation.ScottsdaleAZ.gov; enter the keyword "Valentine." (Facebook)
  • Want to make a difference — apply to join a civic committee or board by Jan. 27. (Facebook)
  • Scottsdale requests all residents to conserve water! (Facebook)
  • Horizon Community Center, 15444 N. 100th St., hosts vaccine clinics from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Jan. 14 and 28, Feb. 11 and 25, and March 11 and 25. (Facebook)
  • 68th Annual Scottsdale Parada del Sol Parade & Trails End Festival Feb. 5 in Old Town Scottsdale. (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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