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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:

  • Why Scottsdale Unified's school closure process is under fresh legal scrutiny
  • What Scottsdale kids can do after school at Tonalea's new club.
  • See a decade of unforgettable Birds Nest nights in Scottsdale

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

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 102 and low of 82 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 102, low: 81.
  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 100 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mayes Declines Scottsdale Schools Investigation, Citing Conflict Of Interest (azfreenews.com) — Parents and residents in Scottsdale should know that Attorney General Kris Mayes has declined to investigate Scottsdale Unified School District's design advisory team over open meeting law concerns, sending the complaint to the Maricopa County Attorney's Office instead. The complaint centers on how SUSD handled school closure and consolidation discussions, raising questions about public access to advisory meetings and echoing a prior open meeting law violation finding against the district.
   

2. Boys and Girls Club opens $10M facility on Tonalea Middle School campus in Scottsdale (yourvalley.net) — Scottsdale families now have access to a new $10 million Boys and Girls Club on the Tonalea Middle School campus, offering free after-school access for enrolled students and low-cost options for others. The 27,000-square-foot facility includes a gym, performing arts center, maker space, audio studio, garden, and daily meals, aiming to give local kids a safe, enriching place to go after school.
   

3. Take a look at 10 years of Phoenix Open Birds Nest concerts (azcentral.com) — If you love the Phoenix Open's Birds Nest scene, this photo gallery walks you through a decade of concerts at TPC Scottsdale, from Toby Keith and Snoop Dogg to Luke Bryan and Lainey Wilson. It's a nostalgic look at how the Scottsdale party tent evolved into a major music stop, packed with crowds, country stars, DJs, and plenty of high-energy moments.
   

4. What 2025 Taught Us in Scottsdale North (yourvalley.net) — Homeowners in Scottsdale North are seeing a more balanced, buyer-friendly housing market, with 2025 marking a shift back toward normal conditions rather than a boom or bust. The piece explains how pricing discipline, seasonal timing, and rising inventory affected sales, and what lower mortgage rates and the post–Super Bowl "Super Selling Season" could mean for residents considering a move in 2026.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • 💜UPDATE- DOG REUNITED WITH OWNERS- thank you to everyone for your help and for caring enough to take the time out to do so 💜
    I found this beautiful dog wondering in my parking lot at Scottsdale Mission on the corner of 92nd and Gary Road. Pretty sure it's a boy. He was very… (Nextdoor Scottsdale Mission)
  • 2 missing dogs!
    Between 6-10pm on August 31st our dogs got out through an open gate. Near 64th/Lafayette. Brown lab mix named Bubba, and a Black lab mix named Sophie… (Nextdoor Historic Old Town Scottsdale)
  • Boys & Girls Club of Greater Scottsdale posted a job opening for After School Activity Leader in Scottsdale. Apply here.
  • Zoox, Inc. posted a job opening for Senior Program Manager, Quality Assurance 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: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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