This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

🌱 Private Workouts In Canopy Rooms + SatanCon At Saguaro Hotel

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening this weekend in Scottsdale.

Geoff Campbell's profile picture
Geoff Campbell, Neighbor
|
(Patch Media)

Rise and shine, Scottsdale! The weekend is upon us, so let's get you started with everything you need to know.

First, your weekend weather:

  • Friday: Sunny and pleasant. High: 78 Low: 52.
  • Saturday: Hazy sunshine and warm. High: 79 Low: 48.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasantly warm. High: 79 Low: 48.

Shoutout to our premier local sponsor:

Banner Health makes health care easier in Scottsdale by allowing you to find a doctor online from the comfort of home. Ready to connect with a medical professional? Book an appointment with a Banner Health doctor today!

Want to see your business featured in this spot? Click here to apply.

Here are the top 3 stories in Scottsdale today:

  1. It's called "wellness infused," and it means that top-of-the-line fitness equipment is already in your hotel room. Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town has placed various personal fitness items, including equipment by Peloton and Therabody, into select rooms. "From the moment guests step through our front door, they are greeted by an environment that captures the essence of the surrounding Scottsdale community, so it only made sense to take it a step further and fuse the community's fitness and wellness qualities into these upgraded guestrooms," said Devin Mahoney, general manager and chief enthusiast of Canopy Scottsdale. (AZ Big Media)
  2. The Satanic Temple's first annual convention is this weekend in Scottsdale, and 350 Satanists are expected to descend on Saguaro Hotel. According to Patch reporting, "The conference portion of SatanCon will feature panels and presentations on things like Satanic philosophy, parenting as a Satanist and abortion as a religious right." Chalice Blythe, director of programming for the event, said, "We are essentially showing that we are wanting to establish community ties in Scottsdale," she said. "So, we're making sure that the locals know what we're about and most importantly, what we're not about." (Scottsdale Patch)
  3. According to Patch Reporting, The Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office could not find a cause of death for 'Jubi' Monsif, who went missing in September and whose remains were found in December. The coroner suggested the possibility of drowning but additionally could not rule out myriad other causes. Reportedly, no foul play was seen when the police discovered the body. Tap on the resource to read Caitlin Siever's entire account. (Scottsdale Patch)

ICYMI And In Other News:

From our sponsor:

Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started.

This weekend in Scottsdale:

Friday, Feb. 11

  • Laurie Trygg Dance Lessons — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (4 p.m.)
  • Brian Lavelle Ballroom Dance Instructor — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (5 p.m.)
  • Mardi Gras Mambo featuring Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Nathan & the Zydeco Cha-Chas — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (8 p.m.)

Saturday, Feb. 12

  • Starlight Arts — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (11 a.m.)
  • Artists of Scottsdale Ranch — Free Art Show, Sale, and Silent Auction. (11 a.m.)
  • SCUCC Open Arts Studio — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (Noon)
  • Pretty in Pink — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (7 p.m.)

Sunday, Feb. 13

  • Art of Persian Calligraphy by Dr. Amir Sasan Mostafavi — Online. (10 a.m.)
  • Scottsdale Philharmonic — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (4 p.m.)
  • Scottsdale Philharmonic concert — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (4 p.m.)
  • Free Holiday Uber, Lyft, and Cab Rides — Scottsdale. (5 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Check out the week's schedule for all of the Waste Management's Phoenix Open! (Phoenix Open Calendar of Events)
  • Need your child's or grandchild's safety seat checked? There's a big event on Feb. 26, and you don't need an appointment! Otherwise, sign up for one of SFD's events here. (Facebook)
  • In partnership with Scottsdale Public Library, Scottsdale Parks and Recreation collects plastic grocery bags used at Chaparral Dog Park to clean up dog waste. Please bring them to the park for distribution. (Facebook)
  • The Public Works Drainage and Irrigation Section will be replacing culverts in the SRPMIC from Monday, Feb. 7, to Tuesday, March 8. See resource for streets affected by this project. (Facebook)
  • The SRPMIC Salt River Job Board is hiring! Day Work program; temporary jobs at the RHPC; WIOA Adult Program; Temp Pool. For more information, call the Job Connection Line at 480-362-7870. (Facebook)

More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news!

Events:

  • Social Security Seminar — Queen Creek Library. (Feb.15)
  • Divorce Boot Camp — Vesta Scottsdale, Arizona Hub. (Feb. 16)
  • Influencer Marketing for Small Business. (Feb. 23)
  • Add your event

Gigs & services:

Loving the Scottsdale Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved:

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door this Friday! I'll see you soon.

— Geoff Campbell

I live in Scottsdale, and I am a freelance writer, published in print and on the web. Following a 40-year career as a teacher, administrator, and coach, now committed to education in the broadest possible sense.

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?

More from Scottsdale