🌱 Scottsdale Realtor's New Children's Book + $78K Sidewalk Settlement

Hello neighbors! Megan Moreno here with your fresh copy of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's happening locally. In this issue, you'll find:

• A Scottsdale realtor's new children's book.
• 'Insight Art Tours' at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art.
• The City of Scottsdale agrees to a $78K settlement.

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But first, your local weather:

It will be sunny much of the time today, with a high of 83 and low of 63.

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Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Patricia Cain, a Scottsdale realtor, has released a children's book to instill self-confidence and hope in our next generation. Titled "Whimsbee's First Adventure," the book is inspired by Cain's desire to "remind children of their beauty and uniqueness that was given to them by God." Recommended for children ages 4-8, the new book can be purchased from Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and a portion of the book's sales will be donated to charities benefiting children. (scottsdale.org)
2. The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is offering 'Insight Art Tours' guided by curatorial staff. These 30-minute tours of four different exhibitions are intended to foster a "deeper appreciation for the arts," provide "insight into why these artworks were chosen for the exhibitions," and lead to further conversations about the artwork and museum operations. The next tour is available at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 2 for a $10 museum admission fee. (scottsdale.org)
3. The City of Scottsdale approved a $78,000 settlement with John Fountain, a man who "claims to have tripped on a sidewalk panel and fell." Fountain claimed that his medical bills from the fall totaled over $37,000, and he originally requested $300,000 to settle the claim. After negotiations, and the realization that the cost to the city to litigate the case would be over $50,000, the $78,000 settlement agreement was reached. (NewsBreak)

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Tomorrow in Scottsdale:

Sunday, May 7

• The Maricopa County Home & Garden Show at WestWorld of Scottsdale (10:00 AM)
• Jeff Berkowitz Youth Basketball League at The Valley of the Sun JCC (12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM)
• Scottsdale Philharmonic at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (4:00 PM)
• McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park Summer Concert Series! Soulitify will perform R&B and Top 40 music. Featured food trucks include Lobstar, Phat Cheeks, and Maui WOWI. Admission is free but bring a blanket or chair. (7:00 PM - 8:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• "Community Engagement Intern Ashley went to the Scottsdale Police forensics lab to see the ins and outs of forensic sciences at work!" (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• "The Arabian Cube Club created this mosaic using 100 Rubik's Cubes in honor of Star Wars Day. #StarWarsDay #MayThe4thBeWithYou" (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• "Applications open Monday for our performance improvement coordinator position. Medics and RNs welcome to apply! Check out the job description: https://bit.ly/PICJobDescripti... " (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• "Interested in crafting, but unsure of where to begin? Sample a different type of craft each month during our Curious Crafter program! This month's craft will be pompom cacti! 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 9 at Arabian Library." (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• "Our #ChooseScottsdale featured job of the week is courtesy of Tallwave. They are looking for an experienced, self-driven paid media professional who will collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver the best media strategies and solutions. Find out more about this position and others: https://bit.ly/3LxVjdG" (Scottsdale Economic Development via Facebook)
• "Join Arizona Commerce Authority on May 9 to get the latest on recruiting trends & how to develop an effective talent acquisition strategy. Details: https://bit.ly/3oSX4Kz" (Scottsdale Economic Development via Facebook)
• "Scottsdale was selected for the 2023 LEED for Cities Leadership Program Cohort. The U.S. Green Building Council's LEED for Cities Local Government Leadership Program helps local governments set goals, collect data and validate performance through LEED for Cities certification... Learn more about this program: http://USGBC.org/.../leed-cities-local-government..." (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Congratulations to these student golfers who will represent Scottsdale in Ireland this summer! The four also will participate in the First Annual Irish Golf Scramble Friday, May 12, at Scottsdale's Silverado Golf Club. The event is a fundraiser benefiting the association's golf exchange and the Valley's St. Patrick's Day Parade and Faire." (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll see you tomorrow.

— 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.

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