🌱 Ukrainian Email Campaign + Sweet Sleep + Arizona Gay Rodeo

Hey, Scottsdale! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Sunshine and remaining cool. High: 68 Low: 42.

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Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Carolyn Leff's temple helped Ukrainians find homes in the U.S. in the 1990s when they were fleeing the USSR's demise. Three decades have passed, and Leff is helping again. "I just felt I need to do something," she said. "I need to let them know that I'm thinking of them." The resulting email campaign encourages and supports Ukrainians through prayer and connection. Read more — tap on the source. (Arizona's Family)
2. Hotel Valley Ho and Mountain Shadows are running special deals in conjunction with National Sleep Awareness Month. According to AZ Big Media reporting, "These dreamy offerings are designed to lull you into a peaceful night of rest, enabling you to enjoy the mental and physical benefits associated with good sleep." Sleep is the reward, whether it's the bubble bath, meditation, or the Melatonin and hemp-infused patch. (AZ Big Media)
3. Cronkite News, a Patch News Partner, reported that the Arizona Gay Rodeo took place recently at the Corona Ranch and Rodeo Grounds. Seen as a safe opportunity for anyone interested in participating in Western activities, founding member and 40-year veteran John Beck said, "We have to keep the country and Western atmosphere alive... it keeps kids interested, keeps them off drugs, keeps their brain straight and keeps them athletically in shape because a lot of school systems don't have classes or anything." The Arizona Gay Rodeo Association started in 1984. At the time, Arizona was the fifth state to do so. (Patch)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Laurie Trygg Dance Lessons —Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (3:30 p.m.)
• Vivi Erickson Violin and Viola Studio — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (4:30 p.m.)
• Talk Cinema: Gagarine — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (7 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Scottsdale Public Library has some books that might help learn about the history between Russia and Ukraine. Please find our entire booklist here: bit.ly/3CtgGYN. (Facebook)
• Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community wants to know: do you have an interest in becoming a foster parent? (Facebook)
• SRPMIC Kickball League team registration begins! Starting March 23. Facebook)
• The SRPMIC Salt River Job Board is hiring! Day work program; temporary jobs at the RHPC; WIOA Adult Program; Temp Pool. For more information, call the Job Connection Line at 480-362-7870. (Facebook)
• Parents! Spring Break is right around the corner! Don't let your kid sit at home bored —Scottsdale Parks and Recreation has the answers. (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another update.

— Geoff Campbell

I live in Scottsdale, and I am a freelance writer, published in print and on the web. Following a 40-year career as a teacher, administrator, and coach, now committed to education in the broadest possible sense.