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Good day Scottsdale! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Scottsdale's bold water swap plan could change your tap.
  • Ready for a rooftop brunch party in Old Town Scottsdale?
  • How much water do Scottsdale's data centers really use?

Also on today's calendar: The18th Annual Gospel Explosion Out of Africa Prophetic Conference and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 102 and low of 84 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and hot, temps: high: 104, low: 84.
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 101 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Scottsdale's 'unusual' plan to help Arizona's water woes (azcentral.com) — Scottsdale officials are weighing an unprecedented plan to pump the city's advanced purified water into the Central Arizona Project canal in exchange for other communities' allocations, aiming to cushion looming Colorado River cuts. The concept could reshape how much water ultimately reaches Scottsdale taps, but it's still under technical, legal, financial, and political review, with key decisions expected this fall.
   

2. Old Town Hospitality Group Adds 21+ Rooftop Brunch Destination (inbusinessphx.com) — Old Town Scottsdale is getting a new 21+ rooftop brunch spot, Holla Brunch Girl, opening September 26 with weekly Saturday service from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 7320 E Indian Plaza. Expect live DJs, playful brunch dishes, shareable cocktail towers, and espresso martini soft-serve aimed at turning weekend brunch into a high-energy daytime party for locals and visitors.
   

3. Don't blame data centers for Arizona's Colorado River cuts: water experts (azpbs.org) — Scottsdale is part of Arizona's fast-growing data center corridor, but water experts say these facilities, including those in Scottsdale, are not the main driver of looming Colorado River cuts. Instead, they highlight agriculture's much larger water footprint while warning that poorly managed data center growth could still worsen future shortages and spark tougher reporting and fee requirements.
   

4. AZ Briefing: Expect delays on Valley freeways this weekend; Student accused of mocking Charlie Kirk; Reporter's Ground Zero lie still haunts (azcentral.com) — Arizona readers get a quick rundown of weekend freeway closures, hot weather, and statewide headlines, including a feature on Rawhide in Scottsdale as a once-iconic destination. The briefing also highlights changes to photo ID rules, a 9/11 reflection, and a news quiz, helping Scottsdale-area residents plan travel and catch up on statewide stories today.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hello neighbors!
    I am looking for a handyman that could help me build this Halloween costume LMAO ! I have no idea what she used but I definitely need help and… (Nextdoor Tatum Square)
  • Can anyone recommend a good ice cream parlor in Scottsdale.
    My granddaughter is visiting and we ourselves don't go out for ice cream. (Nextdoor Cactus Cove)
  • Whole Foods Market, Inc. posted a job opening for New Store - Sanitation Team Member (Cleaner, Housekeeping, Custodial) - Part Time - Scottsdale, AZ - Opening Fall 2026 in Scottsdale. Apply here.
  • Kohl's posted a job opening for Part-Time Store Cleaning & Operations Associate in Scottsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scottsdale here.

Ok Scottsdale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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