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🌱 'Speak Up Scottsdale' Is Now Live + Gatzby's Uses AI For Connection

The quickest way to get caught up on the most important things happening this weekend in Scottsdale.

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Hello, neighbors! I'm back with your new copy of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter. Let's get this weekend started off right with a quick dive into the most important things happening around town, including:

  • "Speak Up Scottsdale" is now live for residents.
  • A Scottsdale-based company is using artificial intelligence to combat loneliness.
  • Night Owl Pizza & Drinks gets rave reviews.

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But first, your local weather:

It will be mostly sunny today, with a high of 97 and low of 70.

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Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

  1. The city's new online community, called "Speak Up Scottsdale," is now live! Residents can sign up to become members here. This online community is described as a place where residents can engage in discussions about "city issues, programs, services, and projects." The feedback provided will "impact policy and be used to create better projects and programs for our world-class community." (City of Scottsdale)
  2. Gatzby's, a Scottsdale-based artificial intelligence entertainment company, is using AI to combat social isolation. Customers create an online profile and answer an in-depth questionnaire. Then, the platform uses AI to create intimate social events around the Valley for individuals who have common life experiences and interests. Founder, CEO, and Tucson native Aspen Gatz hopes that Gatzby's can help people overcome loneliness by "making genuine lasting personal, professional, platonic and romantic connections." Check it out here. (Subscription: Scottsdale Progress)
  3. Night Owl Pizza & Drinks, which opened in south Scottsdale this March, has been receiving rave reviews. Brought to you by the team behind The Little Woody, Ziggy's Magic Pizza Shop, and Stardust Pinbar, the restaurants boasts a comfortable and nostalgic ambience where all are welcome. Guests can enjoy pinball games, local and national brews, wine, unique cocktails, New York style pizza, burgers, and wings. Check it out at 1645 N. Hayden Road. (Phoenix New Times)

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Tomorrow, Monday, and Tuesday in Scottsdale:

Sunday, June 11

Monday, June 12

Tuesday, June 13

  • Benefits for the Disabled Presentation at Paiute Neighborhood Center, 6535 E. Osborn Road. Learn about "ways to build healthy couple relationships and the signs of an unhealthy relationship for teens and adults." (9:00 AM)
  • Craft Together Storytime at Arabian Library (10:15 AM - 10:45 AM)
  • Craft Together Storytime at Mustang Library (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
  • Craft Together Storytime at Arabian Library (11:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
  • Bring Your Own Book Club at Appaloosa Library (1:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
  • Film Series: "Emma" at Mustang Library (1:30 PM - 3:40 PM)
  • Mary Chapin Carpenter at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (7:30 PM)

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That's it for today! See you next week for another update.

— Megan Moreno

About me: Dr. 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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