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🌱Rent Prices Drives Family To Extended Stay + Sushi Roku Donates

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Happy Friday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about town today.

First, your weekend weather:

  • Friday: Cool with plenty of sunshine. High: 71 Low: 43.
  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 76 Low: 48.
  • Sunday: Sunny and beautiful. High: 79 Low: 50.

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Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

  1. "In June, we got a notice that we had to be out by Aug. 31, and we couldn't find anything in the time span, and we ended up here," said Jordan Barclay. Barclay and her mom live at the Extended Stay Hotel in Scottsdale. Their monthly cost is greater than the rental home they were forced to give up. The first and last month's deposit prevents them from renting right now. According to ABC 15's Mark Stapp, Fred E. Taylor, professor of real estate at the W.P. Carey School of Business Arizona State University, describes the mother-daughter pair as part of the 'working poor.' "These are people who actually have a job, but the cost of living for them exceeds what they're able to afford," Stapp said. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
  2. A Scottsdale sushi restaurant is attempting to do good. According to Fox 10,
    Sushi Roku intends to donate 10 percent of its March 9 proceeds to the World Central Kitchen, providing food to Ukrainian refugees. (FOX 10)
  3. Art on the Boardwalk, a Sundance Creek Promotions effort, will come to Scottsdale's Talking Stick entertainment district, April 8-10, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. According to Daily Independent reporting, there is something for everyone at "the spring-themed event," and it will feature: "local and regional artisans exhibiting fine arts, crafts, home décor, and specialty gift items." Live musical acts and lots of food make this event. (Daily Independent — Subscribe)

ICYMI And In Other News:

  • A woman was found dead after her horse returned without her, following a trail ride. (Patch)
  • Scottsdale PD undercover operation ends in arresting a man accused of child sex crimes. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
  • 'Staggering': Phoenix Police sees nearly 6,500 percent spike in reported catalytic converter theft cases. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
  • The electric vehicle charging stations are going live at the Phoenix Zoo. (KTAR.com)

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This weekend in Scottsdale:

Friday, March 11

  • Wacoal Fit for the Cure Event — Dillards. (9 a.m.)
  • Old Town Plan and Zoning Ordinance Update Focus Group Meeting — Community Design Studio. (11:30 a.m.)
  • "Chess: The Musical" — Desert Stages Theater. (7:30 p.m.)
  • MOMIX — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (8 p.m.)

Saturday, March 12

  • Dons Marching Band — Spring NASCAR Race Weekend. (See Schedule)
  • ChakraDance by Gazelle — Arizona Persian Cultural Center. (9:30 a.m.)
  • Irish Whiskeys — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (7 p.m.)
  • "Chess: The Musical" — Desert Stages Theater. (7:30 p.m.)
  • Broadway Perspectives 2022 — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (8 p.m.)

Sunday, March 13

  • Burn City String Quartet — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (2 p.m.)
  • Laurie Trygg Dance Lessons — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (2 p.m.)
  • "Chess: The Musical" — Desert Stages Theater. (2 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • The Salt River Family Read-Aloud Challenge encourages families to read 25 books together now through Wednesday, May 4. (Facebook)
  • The SRPMIC Government service operations transitioned to a modified Phase 3: masks are required and social distancing (6 feet apart) practiced. Regular Council meetings, district meetings, and community member-only meetings can be attended in person. (Facebook)
  • Neighborhood College presents "Til Death Do Us Part" from 1–3 p.m. March 15 at Mustang Library and Zoom. (Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all next week 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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