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🌱 Parks and Rec Strategic Plan + Wow House Thursday + New Dog Park

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Good morning, people of Scottsdale! Geoff Campbell here with the latest issue of the Scottsdale Daily.

First, your weekend weather:

  • Friday: Partly sunny. High: 82 Low: 55.
  • Saturday: Plenty of sunshine. High: 86 Low: 58.
  • Sunday: Clouds and sun. High: 84 Low: 60.

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Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today

  1. Scottsdale Parks and Recreation wants to know what you think! Responsible for "beautiful open spaces, playgrounds, pools, walking and hiking paths, pools, community centers, sports courts, life-long learning opportunities, and more to everyone in Scottsdale... and beyond," the department wants your input on its Strategic Plan, according to a city press release. Take the online survey or for in-person feedback, attend one of the following meetings: Monday, April 11 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Granite Reef Sr Center; Monday, April 18 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at Mustang Library; or Wednesday, April 27 from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at McDowell Mountain Ranch Aquatic Center. (Press Release Desk)
  2. It's Wow House Thursday, and Patch did not disappoint! Located in the Troon Mountain preserve, this beauty has 360-degree mountain views. A cascading saltwater pool and well-designed backyard features are paired with a "4,529-square-foot single-level home with four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms, and is situated behind the prestigious Troon Golf and Country Club gates." This $3.2 million home is ready to go! Tap on the resource to read more. (Scottsdale Patch)
  3. On March 29, Scottsdale City Council "approved a $490,750 contract with Environmental Planning Group, LLC, to provide design services for a dog park at Thompson Peak Park, 19900 N. Hayden Road." Daily Independent reporting states that the Scottsdale citizenry passed the project in 2019. "Lighted sports courts, open turf area, walking trails/pathways, a covered playground structure, restroom building, shade structures, and a lighted parking lot" are all parts of the plan. (Daily Independent - subscribe)

ICYMI And In Other News:

  1. Where can you take the best Scottsdale selfies? (12news.com KPNX)
  2. Outdoor dining is taking off in the Metro. (Patch)
  3. Are gas prices falling off? (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
  4. Look out! Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market is coming to Scottsdale. (Daily Independent- Subscribe)

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This weekend in Scottsdale:

Friday, April 1

  • Laurie Trygg Dance Lessons — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (4 p.m.)
  • Fountain Hills Music Fest — Fountain Park. (4 p.m.)

Saturday, April 2

  • Art of Persian Calligraphy — Arizona Persian Cultural Center. (11 a.m.)
  • SCUCC Open Arts Studio — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (Noon)
  • Dariush School make-up class — Arizona Persian Cultural Center. (3 p.m.)
  • Fountain Hills Music Fest — Fountain Park. (4 p.m.)
  • Arcana Feast — Phoenix Herpetological Society Sanctuary. (4:30 p.m.)
  • The ARTrageous Gala | Luminescence — Scottsdale Stadium. (7 p.m.)

Sunday, April 3

  • Celebrate National Library Week — Scottsdale All Calendar Events. (All Day)
  • Cycle the Arts — Scottsdale All Calendar Events. (9:30 a.m.)
  • Actor Training — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (1 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)
  • Scottsdale Economic Development's featured job of the week is a full stack web engineer. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. Have a great weekend!

— 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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