🌱Wyatt Earp In Scottsdale + Top Golfers Prepare For Phoenix Open

Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

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First, your weekend weather:

• Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 70 Low: 43.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 71 Low: 45.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 69 Low: 42.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Scottsdale today:

1. It's a love story of sorts. The one-person show, "Wyatt Earp: A Life on the Frontier" was written by modern-day Wyatt Earp's wife, Terry Tafoya Earp. On Sunday, Jan. 30, the Fellowship Center of the Desert Hills Presbyterian Church in Scottsdale will host the play starring … Wyatt Earp, who claims to descend, according to Foothills reporting, "from one of the Wild West Earp's uncles." Earp met Phoenix playwright and theater owner Terry Tafoya Earp in the late '70s, and within a decade, the play was read for the stage. The article explained that "Tafoya Earp died in 2019, following years of medical battles after an accident in 2006 that left her quadriplegic." Reportedly, Sunday's performance will number 1,050! (Foothills Focus)
2. The Arabian Horse Association (AHAA) announced its 67th annual Arabian Horse Show dates at Scottsdale's WestWorld. The show features the best Arabians, outstanding competition, and much more. According to AZ Big Media Reporting, the show will run from Thursday, Feb. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 27. "We are thrilled to announce that the Scottsdale show will return, offering guests and spectators the full experience next year," said Taryl O'Shea, executive director of the AHAA. (AZ Big Media)
3. If you want to see ranked, top golfers demonstrate their craft; you are in luck! Viktor Hovland, No. 5, and Xander Schauffele, No. 7, have agreed to play in the WM Phoenix Open from Feb 7-13 at TPC Scottsdale. They will join No. 1 Jon Rahm, No. 6 Justin Thomas, No. 10 Hideki Matsuyama, No. 14 Jordan Spieth, and No. 17 Brooks Koepka., according to Patch reporting. Twenty-two of the top 50 in the Official World Golf Rankings (OWGR) will take to the tees. The $8.2 million purse earns the winner $1,476,000. (Patch)

ICYMI And In Other News:

• Known QAnon affiliate Ron Watkins spoke at a Scottsdale school meeting. (Your Valley)
• Three 'Fast Saga' movie cars at Scottsdale's Barrett-Jackson auction. (KTAR.com)
• Scottsdale Community College's finalist candidates for president were named. (Phoenix Business Journal-subscribe)

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This weekend in Scottsdale:

Friday, Jan. 28

• Jewish Ensemble Theater — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (5:30 p.m.)
• New Jazz Standards — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (7:30 p.m.)
• The Classic 1950's Broadway and Movie Hit — Fountain Hills Theater. (7:30 p.m.)
• Rita Rudner — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (8 p.m.)

Saturday, Jan. 29

• Western Week from Jan. 29 to Feb. 6 — Old Town. (All Week)
• Starlight Arts — Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place. (10 a.m.)
• Mike Massé in Concert: Epic Acoustic Classic Rock — Desert Stages Theatre. (7 p.m.)
• Los Lobos — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (8 p.m.)
• Lisa Morales Performing Live in Scottsdale — Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. (8 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Western Week kicks off Saturday, Jan. 28, in Old Town Scottsdale!⁠ (Facebook)
• Scottsdale Police Department is hiring the following positions: police officer (Lateral/Waiver); police analyst — planning, research & accreditation. (Facebook)
• Barrett-Jackson Collector Auto Auction through Jan. 30 is one of Scottsdale's premier events! (Facebook)
• Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community hosts the community member-only virtual meeting Monday, Jan. 31 at 5:30 p.m. (Facebook)
• 68th Annual Scottsdale Parada del Sol Parade & Trails End Festival Feb. 5 in Old Town Scottsdale. (Facebook)
• Join the Granite Reef Senior Center Valentine's Day Luncheon on Monday, Feb. 14! Call 480-312-1700 to register or go to Recreation.ScottsdaleAZ.gov; enter the keyword "valentine." (Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you back in your inbox next week with 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.