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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:

  • See what's new at Thompson Peak Dog Park for pups
  • How Scottsdale's new police unit will crack down on party rentals
  • What Scottsdale parents are saying about proposed school closures

Also on today's calendar: Second Saturday Scottsdale Online Divorce Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 108 and low of 88 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 105, low: 84.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 104 and low of 86 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Scottsdale Public Art adds 'Woof!' to permanent collection (arizonadigitalfreepress.com) — A colorful new public artwork called "Woof!" is now brightening the Thompson Peak Dog Park in Scottsdale, with six large, dog-themed panels casting playful shadows across the space. Created by Arizona artist Shachi Kale and inspired partly by her own rescue dog, the installation celebrates the variety of dogs and the joyful energy of local dog parks and landscapes.
   

2. Scottsdale PD forms unit to tackle community concerns, short-term rental issues (azfamily.com) — Scottsdale residents will soon see a new Neighborhood Response Unit focused on everyday issues like short-term rentals, e-bikes, and emerging crime trends across the city. The unit combines Scottsdale's short-term rental and special projects teams, giving police more flexibility to shut down problem properties, penalize party houses, and enforce stricter rules requiring 24/7 emergency contacts who can respond on-site within an hour.
   

3. Scottsdale parents say district undercounted school capacity in closure recommendation (abc15.com) — Laguna Prep parents in Scottsdale are challenging the district's data behind a proposal that could close their school, arguing officials undercounted its capacity by more than 200 students. With multiple north Scottsdale schools facing possible closure, the board will hold a public hearing Sept. 22 and could decide as soon as Oct. 6, affecting where many local children will attend class next year.
   

4. Playboy playmate's legal dispute among many vs. Scottsdale strip club (azcentral.com) — Scottsdale readers may want to know that the owner of local strip clubs Skin Cabaret and Bones Cabaret, who is also the mayor's brother, has faced multiple lawsuits from models, dancers, customers, and now is suing Scottsdale police. Past image-use and wage cases have settled, while new accusations and civil actions continue to unfold around the clubs' business practices and customer complaints.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • MISSING CHILD.
    Posting for a friend. If you know the whereabouts of Ana, please call 623-272-7372 or 911. Her parents are obviously very concerned for her safety. (Nextdoor Estrid Estates)
  • "Who Goes There" 🤪
    As Promised... Another Photo of the Young Cooper's Hawk That landed just a few feet away from me yesterday at Northsight Park in Scottsdale (Nextdoor Laguna San Juan)
  • Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Scottsdale. Apply here.
  • Arcis Golf posted a job opening for Busser 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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