🌱 Woman Drives Car Into Lake + Performing Arts Center Jan. Calendar

Good morning, everybody. It's Friday in Scottsdale and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town.

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But first, today's weather:

Partly to mostly sunny. High: 65 Low: 39.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Scottsdale today:

1. A local woman has been arrested after driving her car into a lake in nearby Chandler on Wednesday night. Police responded to the scene at Ray Road and Pennington Drive around midnight after receiving reports of a vehicular crash. A woman found swimming in the lake was later arrested for false reporting and suspected DUI after she claimed she had been only a passenger in the vehicle. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
2. The Scottsdale Police Department is currently hiring for a variety of positions, including Detention Officer, Dispatcher, and Police Officer. Hourly wages range from $21.59 and up, and all uniforms and necessary equipment will be issued. Interested parties can click here to learn more and apply. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
3. The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts has released its performance schedule for January 2023. Upcoming performances include The Temptations, the Lemon Dance Company, and Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers. The complete schedule of planned shows and concerts is available at the link. (Daily Independent)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Old Town Walking And Wine Tasting Tour At Olive & Ivy (12:00 PM)
• The Immersive Nutcracker At Lighthouse Artspace (3:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Scottsdale Fire Department Facilities Management Coordinator Victor Ledo was recently honored with the Chief's Award for Outstanding Service at the SFD Awards and Promotions event. Click here to learn more about Ledo and the other award recipients. (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• Want to know more about how the City of Scottsdale is gearing up for Super Bowl LVII? Tune into this week's edition of the "Today and Tomorrow Scottsdale" podcast to learn more from Tourism and Events Director Karen Churchard. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Parks & Recreation reminds dog owners that having your dog on a leash is not just a City of Scottsdale law, but an Arizona State law. (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. See you all tomorrow for another update!

— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.