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🌱 Volunteer Appreciation Week + Scottsdale Dentist's Tuttle Shuttle

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Hi neighbors! What a beautiful Saturday! I'm back with your fresh edition of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter. Today we have:

  • Scottsdale Volunteer Appreciation Week is April 16-22, with plenty of opportunities to serve.
  • Scottsdale dentist gives back to the community with his Tuttle Shuttle.
  • Four new Scottsdale-area restaurants are opening soon!

But first, today's weather:

Expect plenty of sun, with a high of 84 and low of 56.

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Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

  1. Calling all residents with a passion to serve! Mayor David D. Ortega designated April 16-22 as Volunteer Appreciation Week in Scottsdale for all to celebrate the city's treasured volunteers. Over the last fiscal year, "more than 3,234 volunteers contributed 88,367 hours of service citywide, which is valued at $2,474,276 hours or just over 42 full-time positions." The city offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities on the City of Scottsdale website. Volunteers can Adopt-A-Family, Adopt-A-Road, or Adopt-A-Senior! Residents can share their excitement and knowledge as an Ambassador of Old Town. Whether you want to assist children with Back to School needs, help seniors Beat the Heat, give safety presentations to the community, help out at the food bank, or assist neighbors in need of property maintenance, an opportunity is here for you! (City of Scottsdale)
  2. Scottsdale dentist Dr. Kent Tuttle is driving "The Smile Movement" with his Tuttle Shuttle! It's a specially designed van serving as a "mobile dental office [that] will drive to a selected patient's location — at home or at work — and provide a free consultation and dental care, either in the shuttle or at the office." Almost weekly, a smile makeover recipient is selected by a committee of doctors from the list of applicants submitted to smilemoveorg via Instagram. A three-part documentary series, "Beyond the Teeth," chronicles this movement and recently premiered at Harkins Theater, 7000 E Mayo Boulevard. Interested in donating to this cause? You can do so on the Tuttle Shuttle website. (Arizona's Family)
  3. Four new restaurants are coming soon to the Scottsdale area! Hai Noon is set to open later this month at the Sonder The Mariposa motel, 7017 E McDowell Road. Chefs from Welcome Diner and Nobuo at Teeter House teamed up for this concept that "marries Japanese cuisine with the American Southwest." Next up is Course, which is set to open in early May at 7366 E Shea Boulevard. Guests can choose from a 10-course or five-course prix fixe dinner, or enjoy "a fun multicourse brunch called 'Morning Would' paired with '80s and '90s music." Poppy's Office, set to open this summer at 34522 N Scottsdale Road, Suite 160, will offer a menu focused on craft cocktails, with most food options coming from the adjacent Liberty Station restaurant. Last but not least, Calle Rosa will open sometime this year at 7343 E Camelback Road, offering high-end meals in a three-story restaurant complete with a third floor bar and lounge. (NewsBreak)

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Today in Scottsdale:

  • Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
  • Glow Up at Cactus Park! "This free family dance party includes live DJ, foam party, glow games and more." (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)

The Scottsdale Public Library is offering:

From my notebook:

  • Residents are invited to the Scottsdale Green Expo on April 22 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Scottsdale North Corporation Yard, 9191 E San Salvador Drive, for "a special rededication ceremony honoring the 'Son of Godzilla,' the Scottsdale invention that advanced modern trash and recycling pickup. Bring family and friends to explore sustainability-focused educational booths and learn about the city's eco-friendly initiatives. And don't forget to bring your reusable water bottle to fill up at our Scottsdale Water trailer!" (City of Scottsdale)
  • Have you checked out the City of Scottsdale's April Fast Five on YouTube? You'll learn about the top five things going on Scottsdale, including bike month, volunteer appreciation week, a reminder about native wildlife, Earth Week and the Scottsdale Green Expo.
  • McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park reminisced back to "March 1972, when the Peoria Depot was acquired and moved to the park. The building was constructed in 1895 at the cost of $1,455 by the Sante Fe Railroad and now serves as part of the Scottsdale Railroad Museum." (McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park via Facebook)
  • The Scottsdale Police Department is "recognizing and thanking the members of our Communications Section & looking for aspiring dispatchers... Apply at ScottsdalePD.com." Those interested can also attend a career fair at Mesa Community College on April, 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
  • "Do you know a female high school senior or college student that is interested in a career in law enforcement? Maybe it's YOU! Join us on Thurs, April 27th to hear from women across the organization on how to get started in a career with [the Scottsdale Police Department]. RSVP now to SPDPersonnel@ScottsdaleAZ.gov." (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
  • "The library is looking for friendly, energetic and responsible teens between the ages of 14-17 to assist with the 2023 Summer Reading Program. You can earn volunteer credits and valuable work experience. Applications are available now through April 30." (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
  • "Calling all artists! The library is seeking original artwork for a juried multimedia exhibition to be held in the lobby of Civic Center Library in conjunction with the Summer Reading Program. This year's theme is All Together Now, and artwork should reflect themes of kindness, unity and friendship. Submissions are due by April 30." (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
  • "Did you attend last weekends Bunnanza event? If so we are asking participants if they could take a few minutes to fill out our event survey to let us know their thoughts on the event... Survey Link https://forms.office.com/g/Ze8Yfm21Vj" (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
  • "The Richardson family spent a beautiful day at Chaparral Lake and caught... [a] whopper of a fish! Looks like we have a 'reel' expert on our hands!" (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
  • "Have you ever wondered how the streets in Scottsdale got their names? Here's a little background on Drinkwater Boulevard: The city named Drinkwater Boulevard, formerly known as Civic Center Boulevard, in honor of the man who served as mayor from 1980-1996, Herbert. R. Drinkwater. "Mr. Scottsdale," as he was known, served Scottsdale citizens for 24 years, eight as city councilman and 16 as mayor... " (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
  • "How often do you think about water? How do you define its value? These are questions Scottsdale Water always thinks about every day... especially during this time of water shortages on the Colorado River... Scottsdale is constructing four Aquifer Storage and Recovery Wells at strategic locations throughout the city as part of its commitment to maximizing renewable surface water supplies and minimizing the use of groundwater... " (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
  • "The Scottsdale Economic Development featured job of the week is courtesy of Pearson & Company. They are looking for full-time and part-time Plant Technicians who will be responsible for day-to-day maintenance and care of a variety of plants onsite in clients' homes and businesses." (Scottsdale Economic Development via Facebook)



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— 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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