Community Corner
SkySong Opens + Artichoke Grill Reopens + Hera And iFly Recover
Welcome to the Scottsdale Daily for today, Wednesday, Sept. 22!
Good day, neighbors! Geoff Campbell here with the latest Scottsdale Daily. Your feedback is important to all of us at the Scottsdale Daily and Patch Media. If you have questions, comments, or concerns, please share them. The Scottsdale Daily is your local news source and we want it to work for you.
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First, today's weather:
The more moderate temperatures continue and if you are a weekend warrior of any kind, hold on for what appears to be terrific weekend weather, including highs in the mid 90's and plenty of sunshine. Today will be partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 99, low: 80.
Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:
- Cigna Medical Group opened a new one-stop medical services 'shop' in the SkySong complex at the corner of McDowell and Scottsdale roads. According to Matthew Bennett, Cigna Medical Group president, "Cigna Medical Group has been serving individuals and families in Scottsdale and the Greater Phoenix area for 50 years and we are excited to open a new health care center within the SkySong development." The facility features multiple procedure rooms, a pharmacy, and "virtual exam rooms" in which doctors off-site can treat and consult patients on-site. (KTAR.com)
- The Artichoke Grill at Scottsdale Community College reopened Tuesday. The student-run restaurant for the Scottsdale Community College Culinary Arts program has been closed during the pandemic. Mark Dow, the director of the program, indicated that the hardest part of being closed during the pandemic was the inability to teach students in person and in the kitchen. Lessons were taught virtually and patrons of the restaurant did not benefit from the student's hard work creating their daily fare. Dow reports that space may be limited so check their website for more details. (KTAR.com)
- Hera, a severely burned and abandoned Husky, is ready to be released to her forever home. The Pet Smart on Miller and Camelback in Scottsdale is hosting her adoption. After nearly three months, first, in the Arizona Humane Society's Second Chance Animal Trauma Hospital and eventually in foster care, she is recovered and ready for adoption. (KTAR.com)
- Indoor sky diving is experiencing a post-pandemic recovery in Scottsdale. iFly, an indoor sky diving simulation facility, one of 42 across the country, is located on East Talking Stick Way in Scottsdale. It was acquired by Scottsdale-based Outlier in 2020. David Tedesco is CEO and founder. Outlier boasts 12,000 workers throughout the country in a variety of enterprises. According to Biz Journal, Outlier is among the largest private companies in Arizona. Outlier holds several extreme-fun companies including go-carts and bounce-related children's party sites. Outlier's local holdings also include Phoenix-based Realty Executives. (Phoenix Business Journal-subscribe)
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Today in Scottsdale:
- Divorce Boot Camp — Scottsdale, Arizona Hub ~ No-Cost Webinar. (11:30 a.m.)
- Fall Play Clue — Chaparral High School. (8 p.m.)
Civic meetings abound - how will you get involved?
- Industrial Development Authority Regular Meeting. (9:30 a.m.)
- Library Board Meeting Sept. 22 — Scottsdale Council & Public Meetings. (2:30 p.m.)
- Governing Board Meeting — Fountain Hills Unified School District #98. (5 p.m.)
- Planning Commission Study Session — Sept. 22. (5:30 p.m.)
- Planning Commission Regular Meeting — Sept. 22. (6 p.m.)
- Scottsdale Environmental Advisory Commission — Regular Agenda Sept. 22. (6:30 p.m.)
Scottsdale Patch Notebook
- Scottsdale Police Department posts: "September is Suicide Prevention Month. Today's Mindful Monday provides some of the warning signs to look for if you think one of the special people in your life may be struggling with thoughts of suicide." (Facebook)
- McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park announces: "No tricks, just treats! We're offering a $10 flash sale through Oct. 4 for the 8 p.m. time slot on a number of upcoming weeknights. If you like easy parking and virtually no lines, this is the deal for you!" (Facebook)
- Scottsdale - Government asks: "Know a person or business that embodies Scottsdale's Spirit? Scottsdale's Neighborhood Advisory Commission invites you to nominate those that strengthen and build Scottsdale's community." (Facebook)
- Scottsdale Fire Department reminds us: "If you are older than 50, then falls should be on your radar! We start falling at 50, so we need to know how to reduce our risks. And you probably have a parent who needs a review of their situation, too!" (Facebook)
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Events:
- Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce: Meet Your Neighbors on Sept. 24 for lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Koibito Poke -7135 E. camelback Road # 175!
- Scottsdale Public Library: "Black Beauty is playing this Saturday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Civic Center Auditorium for our 'Watch a Great Read' film series.
Now you're in the know and ready to start this Wednesday off right! See you all tomorrow for another update. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors into the fold. You can send them this link to subscribe.
— Geoff Campbell
About me: I live in Scottsdale, I am a freelance writer, published both in print and on the web. Following a 40-year career in education as a teacher, administrator, and coach, now committed to education in the broadest sense possible.
Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Scottsdale Daily? You can email me at scottsdale@patch.com.
