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Hello Scottsdale! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How did Scottsdale Chaparral turn a last-minute matchup into a rout?
  • Which Scottsdale restaurants just earned coveted MICHELIN guide recognition?

Also on today's calendar: Second Saturday Scottsdale Online Divorce Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Warm with periods of sun, with a high of 101 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Very warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 103, low: 84.
  • Monday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 104 and low of 83 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chaparral football rolls past Tempe behind QB Trocki, RB Wilson (azcentral.com) — Scottsdale's Chaparral High football team dominated Tempe High 57-0, jumping to a 42-0 halftime lead behind standout performances from quarterback Ryan Trocki and running back Jayce Wilson. The matchup came together after Scottsdale Saguaro canceled due to injuries from a prior loss to Scottsdale Desert Mountain, reshuffling the early-season schedule for several Valley programs.
   

• 19 Arizona Restaurants Made MICHELIN's New Regional Guide: See Who Made the Cut (inbusinessphx.com) — Scottsdale diners can celebrate as several local spots, including FnB, Hush Public House, RESERVE and ShinBay, are featured in MICHELIN's first Southwest guide. Scottsdale chef Charleen Badman and sommelier John Germain also earn special individual awards, underscoring the city's growing national culinary reputation and giving locals new reasons to explore their own backyard restaurants.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Looking for a caregiver to my newborn seven month old son.
    I've researched a couple of the local daycare's and was quoted $438 for the week even if he goes for one day which is way too much. I cannot afford… (Nextdoor Kierland)
  • good morning neighbors!
    i'm in search of someone to help me with my mom. she is older but in very good shape. she still does things like vacuum and laundry, and she has mild… (Nextdoor Paradise Heights/South Shea)
  • Advantage Solutions posted a job opening for Part Time Product Demonstrator in Costco in Scottsdale. Apply here.
  • AccorHotel posted a job opening for Christmas at the Princess - Ice Rink Referee (Seasonal) in Scottsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scottsdale here.

🗞 Nearby News

Fountain Hills

  • 14 roads approved for reconstruction by Fountain Hills Town Council (fhtimes.com)
  • All the major entertainment options coming to metro Phoenix (sanluisobispo.com)
  • Fountain View Village Patriots visited by WWII vet at meeting (fhtimes.com)

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Ok Scottsdale! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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