🌱 Two Toddlers Attacked By Coyote + 68th Street Project Approved

Happy Saturday, neighbors! Megan Moreno here with your fresh copy of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know that's going on locally, including:

• Scottsdale students raised money and champion service to those in need.
• Two toddlers in north Scottsdale were attacked by coyotes.
• A bicyclist was killed in a crash on Dynamite Boulevard.

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But first, today's weather:

It is another beautiful day in Scottsdale! It will be partly sunny and cool with a high of 69 and low of 44.

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Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Scottsdale students raised $500 for the earthquake victims in Syria and Turkey by enticing their classmates to wear regular clothes for one day, instead of their school uniforms, for the price of a $2 donation. Emma Treat and Alexa Sypel, both students at the International School of Arizona, also participated in a student council drive to gather nearly $1,500 in toiletries for a local domestic violence shelter. The students continue to participate in efforts to serve others, including packing boxes at St. Mary's Food Bank and gathering toys for the Phoenix Children's Hospital. (Free: NewsBreak, Subscription: Daily Independent)
2. Two north Scottsdale toddlers were attacked by a coyote this week. One child was bitten on the playground at Aztec Park, and another child was bitten while walking behind his mother up his driveway. Both toddlers are expected to be fine, and officials suspect the same coyote may have attacked them. (Arizona's Family)
3. Scottsdale police are investigating the death of a bicyclist in a crash near 95th Street and Dynamite Boulevard yesterday morning. The driver of the vehicle involved in the crash was cooperative and stayed at the scene of the accident. Drivers are being asked to stay off Dynamite from both directions until further notice. (ABC15 Arizona, Arizona's Family)
4. In a 4-3 vote, City Council approved replacing car lanes with bike lanes and other pedestrian features along 68th Street between Thomas and Osborn Roads. Opponents expressed concerns about increased traffic in south Scottsdale with the addition of multiple new apartment complexes, as well as the impact on surrounding local businesses. City officials commented that typically traffic isn't high in this area, and indicated that creating community and livable streets is being prioritized over traffic throughput. (Arizona's Family)
5. An aircraft landed on Estancia Club golf course on Thursday! The plane landed on the 15th hole, and the pilot was not hurt. Efforts were in progress to remove the aircraft from the golf course. (ABC15 Arizona)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Check out "more than 100 local growers and specialty food producers" at the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market! (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
• Taliesin West is offering "Brownie, Junior and Cadette Workshop: Earn the Taliesin West Fun Patch!" (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
• The Scottsdale Family ArtsFest continues at SkySong! (10:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
• The American Legion Riders Pat Tillman Post 117 is hosting Tillman's Ride 2023 to kick off AZ Bike Week and benefit the Pat Tillman Foundation scholarship program. This year's ride will start at Harley-Davidson of Scottsdale! (10:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
• The Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place is offering:
  • Mary's Pet Healing Clinic (10:30 AM - 12:00 PM)
  • Bridgette Marie Latin Dance Lessons (2:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
• The Valley of the Sun JCC is offering Kids Night Out: Beach Blast (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM)
• Taliesin West is also offering Live – CONDER/dance ANIMA III (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
• The Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts is hosting Dance Heginbotham, which is "celebrated for its vibrant athleticism, humor, and theatricality." (8:00 PM)

The Scottsdale Public Library is offering:

• Mustang: Family Storytime (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Appaloosa: Family Storytime (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Mustang: Mustang Poets (1:00 PM - 3:00 PM)

Nearby Event:

• Desert Ridge Marketplace & Dog Fun Festival host FREE Dog Pawty! Guests can enjoy "dog races, photo ops, caricature pup portraits, bone bar, pup cups, enrichment games, prizes, giveaways and more!" (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Heading out and about this weekend? Be sure to check out how weekend road closures and restrictions may affect your travel. Southbound I-17, Westbound US 60, Westbound I-10, and Eastbound I-10 are all impacted. (ADOT)
• Several Arizona-based businesses are in the spotlight! Gainey Business Bank has a new Chief Credit Officer, TruWest received the Service Excellence Award, Angry Crab Shack opened its first franchise location in Atlanta, and Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop has a new Vice President of Operations! (Arizona Big Media)
• Serious slithering snake sightings! "As the temperatures rise, so do snake sightings in the Valley. The warm weather encourages them to become more active after their winter rest. Scottsdale Fire Department offers safety tips for what to do if you spot a snake in a residential area: ScottsdaleAZ.gov/fire/snakes-and-bees" (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• Interested in Scottsdale's tourism strategy? "Register for the Scottsdale Tourism & Events Strategic Plan webinar [on] May 10. ... Join the city's Tourism & Events team and Experience Scottsdale for this new webinar to learn more about the process, vision and strategies for Scottsdale's tourism industry over the next five years. Register today: http://ExperienceScottsdale.com/.../tourism-industry.../ (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• The Spirit of Scottsdale is in the air! "Scottsdale's Neighborhood Advisory Commission recently named Mildred Heber and the Holland Center as the 2022 winners of the Spirit of Scottsdale Awards." Residents can "learn more: https://www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/news/mildred-heber-and-the-holland-center-are-the-2022-spirit-of-scottsdale-award-winners (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• The Women's History Month festivities continue! Throughout March, the Scottsdale Public Library is "highlighting some of the women who were instrumental in establishing" the library. "For more information about the women in Scottsdale history, visit ScottsdaleLibrary.org/historical and search for 'Women in Scottsdale History.'"(Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for your next update.

— 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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