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🌱 Scottsdale Resident Attempting Golf Record Today + $2.54B Budget

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Good morning, neighbors! It's Megan Moreno, your host of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter — back in your inbox this Monday to catch you up on what's happening in town. Including:

  • The Italian Daughter Pizzeria will open this fall.
  • Scottsdale resident Bob Kurtz is attempting to set a golf record today.
  • Whiskies of the World is coming to Scottsdale.

But first, today's weather:

It's another mostly sunny day, with a high of 91 and low of 63.

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Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

  1. The city of Scottsdale released a draft budget of $2.54 billion for the fiscal year running July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. This is a 20% increase from the current $2.11 billion budget and almost double the $1.36 billion budget of four years ago. The new budget is described as balancing "strong local economy with a cautious approach to the future," accounting for the revenue from a strong special events season but also anticipating an economic downturn. To support "hiring and retaining a skilled workforce... [to provide] quality service to citizens and visitors," the budget includes "an increase of approximately $38 million for existing employees." (scottsdale.org)
  2. The Italian Daughter Pizzeria will open this fall at 32607 N Scottsdale Road! The restaurant will be a sister concept of The Italian Daughter, which owner Melissa Maggiore-Meyer opened to honor her late father, Tomaso Maggiore. Featuring "wood-fired Neapolitan and Sicilian-style pizza," guests can also enjoy "craft boards, a lounge area, charcuterie options, live music, beer on tap, craft cocktails, elevated paninis, salads, and Sicilian and Calabrese street food." Though Tomaso Maggiore's restaurant on Camelback, Tomaso's, will close in May, his son Joey Maggiore will also open a new restaurant in his honor, called Il Massetos, right across the street. Joey owns many well-known restaurants as well, including The Sicilian Butcher, The Sicilian Baker, Hash Kitchen and The Mexicano Concepts. (NewsBreak)
  3. Scottsdale resident Bob Kurtz is working on a never-before-achieved golf record! The 82-year-old, known as "Golf's Ironman," already holds a Guinness World Record for playing 72 holes of golf in three hours and five minutes. Now, over 10 years later, he will compete against himself and "attempt to shoot a score that totals his age or lower by shooting left-handed and right-handed." Guests can attend today's event, "The Great Both Sides Charity Challenge: A 72 hole event," at noon at Ancala Country Club, 11700 E Via Linda. Though admission is free, donations are appreciated and funds will be raised for New Leaf and Family Promise. (Scottsdale Progress)

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Today in Scottsdale:

  • Hike with a Natural Resources Coordinator at Pima Dynamite Trailhead, 28777 N Pima Road. "Spend 1 to 1.5 hours on an easy hike with natural resources coordinators for the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. They will share their knowledge about the preserve and the wonders of the Sonoran Desert." Don't forget water and sunscreen! (7:00 AM - 9:00 AM)

The Valley of the Sun JCC is offering:

The Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place is offering:

The Scottsdale Public Library is offering:

From my notebook:

  • Hey whiskey fans! Whiskies of the World, "America's one-of-a-kind tasting event for whiskey connoisseurs and enthusiasts," is coming to Scottsdale on June 10! (Scottsdale Progress/paywall)
  • The Scottsdale Police Department received the following kudos: "I would like to take this opportunity to recognize Sgt. Jason Devlin for his Exceptional presentation on Leadership to the Vanguard Global Security Team... Please take this opportunity to recognize Sgt. Devlin for his commitment not only to the Police Department, but his community outreach efforts and relationship building to the Scottsdale Business Community." (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
  • The Scottsdale Fire Department addressed a fire at 80th St and E Cambridge Avenue. "Engine 601 crew pulled a hose line to the rear of the structure and aggressively attacked the fire containing it to a fence, stopping it from getting into the home. No injuries reported" (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
  • This weekend, the Scottsdale Police Department "joined the Scottsdale Bobcats athletes, Special Olympics Arizona and local officers and families for the Law Enforcement Torch Run hosted at our McKellips District." (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
  • "Join us at the Horizon Community Center [in the multi-purpose room on April 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.] for a free out-of-this-world presentation by MUFON, the Mutual UFO Network. Topics include the Phoenix Lights Phenomenon and additional insight into UFOs!" (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
  • "The Scottsdale Career Convention is the perfect place to kickstart your career and meet with over 25 local companies who are ready to hire including city of Scottsdale, FedEx, Mayo Clinic, State Farm and more. Join us from 1 - 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 at the Scottsdale Stadium Fieldhouse." (Scottsdale Vista Career Center via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you again 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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