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In today's newsletter:
- Celebrate 75 years of Scottsdale with a free retro rewind party
- Battery fire at Scottsdale trash facility sparks hazmat warning
- Inside the Scottsdale ranch reshaping life for adults with disabilities
Also on today's calendar: d'Lite Healthy On The Go Locations Announce All-New Salad Special Through AUG. 31 and 8 more events.
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📰 News we're reading
1. Free Scottsdale Rewind Party To Celebrate City's 75th Anniversary: What To Know (patch.com) — Scottsdale residents are invited to a free "Scottsdale Parks and Rec Rewind" party at Scottsdale Civic Center on Sept. 19 to celebrate the city's 75th anniversary. The evening will feature decade-themed music, games, crafts, historic exhibits and family activities, plus food vendors and a cocktail garden. Organizers hope neighbors will reconnect while revisiting the people and places that shaped Scottsdale over seven decades. 
2. Battery Fire Triggers Hazmat Response At Scottsdale Trash Facility (patch.com) — A lithium-ion battery fire at Scottsdale's Solid Waste Transfer Facility near Loop 101 and Hayden Road triggered a first-alarm hazmat response, but no injuries were reported. Scottsdale firefighters and hazmat crews managed the blaze in a debris pile while monitoring for toxic fumes. Officials are urging Scottsdale residents not to throw rechargeable batteries in household trash or recycling because of the serious fire risk.
3. Scottsdale nonprofit eases isolation for adults with disabilities (azfamily.com) — A Scottsdale nonprofit called Lexie's Ranch is giving teens and adults with developmental disabilities a place to connect through therapeutic, sensory-friendly outdoor experiences. Founded by a local mother who saw few options after school ends, the ranch focuses on reducing isolation, building confidence, and offering families a much-needed community resource in Scottsdale.
4. Eva Garcia, accused of bringing gun into Scottsdale police station, faces lengthy legal process (abc15.com) — A 24-year-old woman accused of bringing a handgun into a Scottsdale police station and threatening two people is now facing a lengthy, complex court process in Maricopa County Superior Court. She has pleaded not guilty to aggravated assault and kidnapping, while attorneys review extensive surveillance and body camera footage and weigh any future plea discussions.
📸 Around Scottsdale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scottsdale
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- d'Lite Healthy On The Go Locations Announce All-New Salad Special Through AUG. 31 →
d'Lite Healthy On The Go, 2613 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale
6:00 am - AM Connect Hosted by Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children →
Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children
7:30 am - Powering the Next Era: BBB Industrious Women's Summit Phoenix 2026 →
1010 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix
9:00 am - Yom Kippur Break the Fast Packages Now Available for Preorder at Chompie's →
Chompie's Restaurant, Deli, and Bakery, 9301 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale
7:00 am - After Teaching Through 61 U.S. Colleges, Mr. EWS Returns with Affordable Online Fashion Class →
, Scottsdale
9:00 am - Arizona Improv Shows - Improv Summer Series →
Hundred Mile Brewing Company, 690 N Scottsdale Rd, Tempe
9:00 pm - Curriculum Night
Mohave Middle School Mohave
5:00 pm - SRYP Rise & Connect @ TTI Success Insights →
Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce TTI Success Insights
10:00 am - Liberty Station American Tavern The Shop Beer Co. to Present Four-Course Beer-Pairing AUG. 26 →
Liberty Station, 34522 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale
6:00 pm - Western Spirit Museum unveils New Exhibit: Free Admission for Kids →
Western Spirit Museum: Scottsdale's Museum of the West, 3830 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale
9:30 am - Burrito Express Kicks Off ASU Football with Two New NIL Deal-Driven Burrito Specials NOW AVAILABLE →
Burrito Express, 9619 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale
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🗓 Events Nearby
- Modified Wednesday- 12:20pm Release
Peoria High School Peoria, AZ 85380
7:15 am - Modified Wednesday
Sun Valley Elementary School Peoria, AZ 85380
8:40 am - đ Football @ Canyon View (pre-season scrimmage)
Liberty High School 6024 N Perryville Rd, Waddell, AZ 85355, USA
6:00 pm - Varsity Football- Scrimmage
Peoria High School Peoria, AZ 85380
6:00 pm
Wednesday August 19
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I found a dragonfly in the kitchen this morning.
I thought it was odd because it's never happened before until a friend told me that many cultures view dragonflies as symbols of transformation,… (Nextdoor Scottsdale Horizons North) - UPDATE 8/17/2026: This dog is now being safely held with The Community Rescue Project.
Please help spread the word about this found dog. Older adult female Chihuahua dog was found on August 16, 2026 around 12 noon in Phoenix, AZ near… (Nextdoor Indian Wells / North Ranch)
- Great Wolf Lodge posted a job opening for Room Attendant (Housekeeping) in Scottsdale. Apply here.
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Porter, Service in Scottsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scottsdale here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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