🌱 Prepare For Monsoon Season + Resident Water-Saving Resources

Hello, Scottsdale! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town, including:

• How to prepare for monsoon season.
• Mochilero Kitchen owners are opening a second location in north Scottsdale.
• Rebates and resources to combat drought.

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Now, your local weather: Today we will have sunshine and a few clouds, with a high of 88 and low of 64.

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Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Monsoon season is around the corner, and the City of Scottsdale is offering resources and tips for residents to prepare! The city recommends having a household emergency plan, which should include identifying travel routes and items needed for an emergency evacuation. Also, brush up on the Ready, Set, Go program. Residents should be ready for potential emergencies, get set "by maintaining awareness of events that may force evacuation," and go (or evacuate) "as instructed by emergency authorities." Scottsdale Fire Department will provide Ready, Set, Go presentations for organizations, neighborhoods, and businesses; those can be scheduled online. (City of Scottsdale)
2. Mochilero Kitchen is set to expand to north Scottsdale at 14850 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd., Suite 117. The Peoria-based, family-owned restaurant is expected to open in May, offering made-to-order "popular and traditional dishes from south of the border." Jorge Cota and Meliza Miranda, siblings and co-owners, will bring their "combined decades of experience in food and drink" to this second location. (KTAR.com)
3. Though we had a snowy and wet winter, further Colorado River supply shortages are expected. The City of Scottsdale is asking businesses and residents to cut water usage by at least 5 percent, but resources are available to assist in this effort. You can schedule an irrigation system checkup by calling 480-312-5650. Residents can take advantage of several water saving rebates, and you can check out your water usage and get notified of leaks through the WaterSmart portal. (City of Scottsdale)

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Tomorrow in Scottsdale:

Wednesday, May 3

• The Valley of the Sun JCC is hosting Fore the Kids Charity Golf Tournament at TPC Scottsdale Champions Course. "A portion of this year's tournament proceeds will support the SMILE Campaign, which provides financial scholarships for preschool, summer camp and membership at The J." Registration can be completed online for single golfers or foursomes, and it includes "a boxed breakfast, beverages on the course, a lunch and awards reception, and an awesome gift." (6:30 AM - 1:30 PM)
• Books 2 Boogie at Appaloosa Library (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Tiny Tot Time at Mustang Library (10:30 AM - 10:50 AM)
• Fly Classes: Super Soccer Stars at The Valley of the Sun JCC (12:20 PM - 12:55 PM, 1:05 PM - 1:50 PM)
• Spanning the Pacific: Perspectives on Japanese Literature at Appaloosa Library (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
• Ask the Experts at Mustang Library. "If you have questions about your computer, tablet, or smartphone, our volunteer experts are here to help!" (1:30 PM - 3:30 PM)
• Cube Club at Arabian Library. "Monthly gathering for teens & tweens interested in solving the Rubik's Cube." (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
• Scottsdale Veterans Advisory Commission meeting at Scottsdale Community Design Studio, 7506 E Indian School Road. "Dana Allmond, director of the Arizona Department of Veterans Services, will give a presentation followed by discussion with the Scottsdale Veterans Advisory Commission." (5:00 PM)
• Sip and Script at The Valley of the Sun JCC (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "Reporting... [suspected child abuse or neglect] is not making an accusation; rather, it is a request for an investigation and assessment to determine if help is needed. Any concerned person can report suspicions of child abuse or neglect to the Scottsdale Police Department at 480-312-5000." (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• "Scottsdale and Phoenix Fire technical rescue crews... [assisted with] an early morning mountain rescue. A male hiker in his 50s, feeling dizzy and dehydrated called 911 for assistance. Crews treated the male hiker and assisted him getting off the trail by walking." (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• Cancer Support Community Arizona is "now offering free in-person participant support groups in partnership with HonorHealth at three of its locations... Please call 602-712-1006 or email info@cscaz.org to schedule [a pre-group] interview." (Cancer Support Community Arizona via Facebook)
• "Join us for a discussion about the differences and similarities between Japanese society and American society as experienced through Japanese literature... 1 p.m., Wednesday, May 3 at Appaloosa Library. For more information visit scottsdale.libnet.info/event/8023945" (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• Congrats to the 33 SUSD educators and two students who were recognized at the Scottsdale Charros' "annual Education Awards in April!" (Arcadia News)
• City Council recently "initiated both a Zoning District Map Amendment and a Historic Preservation Case to retain the community's original vision for Scottsdale City Hall and preserve one of Arizona's most prominent public spaces." Following "further recommendations from the Historic Preservation and Planning commissions, City Council is scheduled to consider adoption June 13." (City of Scottsdale)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right! I'll see you again in a few days for another update.

— Megan Moreno

About me: 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.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Scottsdale Patch newsletter? Contact me at meg_n_more@outlook.com