🌱 Pony Express @ Granite Reef + Movie Night + Nelson's Meat + Fish

Good morning, neighbors! It's Megan Moreno, your host of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Including...

• Pick up library holds 24/7 at the Pony Express @ Granite Reef.
• Family Fun Movie Night at the newly renovated Scottsdale Civic Center.
• Nelson's Meat + Fish has opened a second location in Scottsdale.

But first, your local weather: It will be hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 111 and low of 82.

Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Scottsdale Public Library has opened Pony Express @ Granite Reef, which is the first express library service that "allows patrons to pick up library holds in lockers at Granite Reef Senior Center 24/7." To use this service, place a request on the library website and select "Hold Lockers at Granite Reef" as the pickup location. After library staff place the hold in the locker, you will receive an email to pick it up within 7 days. (Scottsdale Public Library)
2. Check out the newly renovated Scottsdale Civic Center by attending Family Fun Movie Night at 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 7 to 9 p.m. This free event will feature food trucks, lawn games, and a movie on an inflatable screen. The movie, which is still to be announced, will start at the east stage "shortly after sunset." (City of Scottsdale)
3. The Scottsdale location of Nelson's Meat + Fish is now open! Located at 14224 N. Scottsdale Road, the shop offers fresh meats and seafood to take home, rotating menu items like sticky rice poke bowls and seafood soup, and a smoker to "infuse extra flavor into items like scallops, shrimp and sablefish." Starting Aug. 8, this location will stay open until 5 p.m. (Phoenix New Times)

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Tomorrow in Scottsdale:

Saturday, August 5

• USA Fit Games at WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road. "Prepare to witness strength and sheer determination as athletes from across the globe gather for fitness supremacy." (8:00 AM - 9:00 PM)
• Slide the Rails at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
• "Green Day's American Idiot — an SCP Production" at Greasepaint Youtheatre & Scottsdale Community Players, 7020 E. 2nd St. (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• "We have a lot going on in the sky at Bell94. The view on this hot summer afternoon is spectacular!" (Scottsdale Sports Complex via Facebook)
• "Chief Jeff Walther shares an insightful update on the department's mission statement and core values... Watch here: https://youtu.be/-ceksS83JD4" (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• "We are offering a variety of new classes this fall including Gift Wrapping 101; Guided Painting: Inspired by Mondrian Squares; Senior Cardio, Stretch and Strength Training; Young Rembrandts - Cartoon; [and] Yoga Stars for kids. To check out all of our classes, new offerings and our best classics, you can view our Scottsdale Life online, or browse classes via our online registration system." (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• "Construction begins this week to replace a waterline on Scottsdale Road, between Gold Dust Avenue and Shea Boulevard... In general, work will take place Sunday night through Thursday morning from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. in the northbound lanes or east side of Scottsdale Road." (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Sponsorships and Tickets are now available for the 37th Annual Sterling Awards, presented by Desert Financial Credit Union, to be held Thursday, Nov. 9 at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts... Go to https://bit.ly/44OnAVC to learn more about the event, purchase your tickets, or become a sponsor." (Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• "Our #ChooseScottsdale featured job of the week is courtesy of Fender. They are looking for a business development manager who will be responsible for selling brand product lines into allocated sales areas whilst maintaining effective account management for all customers.
  https://bit.ly/3YlJ3mg" (Scottsdale Economic Development via Facebook)

That's it for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with another update.

— Megan Moreno

About me: Dr. Megan Moreno is a registered nurse, leader, cancer survivor, wife, and mother of two. Megan loves spending time with her husband, who is an Army combat veteran, and their children exploring the beautiful city of Scottsdale.

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