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🌱 Recent Rains Clear The Air + Omicron Cause Of Flight Delays

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Happy new year, fellow Scottsdalians. Here is the weekend edition of the Scottdale Daily Digest. Be safe and enjoy the final holiday weekend of 2021!

First, your weekend weather:

  • Friday: Cloudy and cool with showers. High: 56 Low: 47.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and cool. High: 53 Low: 35.
  • Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, but cool. High: 58 Low: 35.

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Here are the 3 top stories in Scottsdale today:

  1. A breath of fresh air! "We get winter storm systems that move through, but between those storm systems, we get high pressure that results in light winds here in the Valley, and that can result in poor air quality across the region," said Matt Pace, Ph.D., an air quality meteorologist for the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality. In an AZ Family report, Pace explained that as a result of recent rains, "the wettest Christmas Eve on record," the air quality is better than is typical for this time of year. "Certainly, when you see the storm systems come through, you get excited because that does mean better air quality for everyone," said Pace. (Arizona's Family)
  2. An AZ Family's report on omicron-caused flight delays shared the excellent news that Sky Harbor appears to be experiencing minimal delays. According to the report, "Wednesday, Sky Harbor reported at least 45 cancellations, down from more than 275 cancellations on Christmas Eve. American Airlines said 80 percent of flights in and out and Phoenix are arriving on time." However, several airlines reported that omicron is affecting the availability of some flight crews. (Arizona's Family)
  3. Arizona Boardwalk is located at 9500 East Via de Ventura in Scottsdale. The free line-up of family entertainment includes "family-friendly meet-and-greets with costumed characters, animal guests, live performances, and more," according to City Sun-Times reporting. Upcoming activities include Family Fun Winterfest on Jan. 2, Conservation Expo on Jan. 15, and Family Fun Action and Adventure Festival on Jan. 22. Click here for a complete list, including times. (citysuntimes)

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This weekend in Scottsdale:

Friday, Dec. 31

  • Free Holiday Uber, Lyft, and Cab Rides in Scottsdale. (5 p.m.)
  • New Year's Eve Pub Crawl — Old Town all-access pass to 8+ NYE parties! (8:00 p.m.)
  • New Year's Eve Pub Crawl — All-access pass to 8+ NYE parties! (8 p.m.)
  • Whiskey Row New Year's Eve Boot Drop — Prescott, Arizona. (8 p.m.)

Sunday, Jan. 2

  • A conversation with your best friend — Scottsdale Fashion Square. (7 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Scottsdale Community College collaborates with Maricopa County Public Health Dept. to host COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics (SCC Parking Lot F) on campus; no appointment is necessary. The appointments are Tuesdays in Jan. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Facebook)
  • Sign-up for the 28th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Dinner Celebration — Embassy Suites Scottsdale Resort. (Facebook)
  • Beginning Jan. 10, all four library branches will be open seven days a week. (Facebook)
  • 15-year-olds and older are eligible to apply for a part time-job with Scottsdale Parks & Recreation as a lifeguard. Click here to learn more. (Facebook)
  • Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community vaccinations and boosters are available on Tuesdays at the Salt River Clinic and Fridays at the Salt River Community Building. (Facebook)
  • Gov. Doug Ducey will speak at the Sheraton Mesa Hotel at Wrigleyville East on Jan. 12 from 7:30-9 a.m. (Facebook)

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Events:

  • Ring In the New Year With 15 Percent Off Beautiful Blooms From FTD! (Dec. 31)
  • Social Security Seminar — Red Mountain Multi-Generational Center. (Jan. 3)
  • Estate Planning Webinar. (Jan. 4)
  • Taxes In Retirement Webinar. (Jan. 4)
  • Real Estate Seminar — Maricopa Public Library. (Jan. 4)
  • Mike Massé in Concert — Epic Acoustic Classic Rock — Desert Stages Theatre. (Jan. 29)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door to the awaiting holiday weekend. See you next year for your next update.

— 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.

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