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🌱 Patch AM: How did Scottsdale earn WalletHub’s top spot for drivers in 2026?
Happening soon: Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Presents "Roots and Rhythm" on the Scottsdale Patch calendar
Greetings Scottsdale! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How did Scottsdale earn WalletHub's top spot for drivers in 2026?
Also on today's calendar: Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Presents "Roots and Rhythm" and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Sunday: Thunderstorms and wind, with a high of 88 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Monday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, temps: high: 85, low: 64.
- Tuesday: A brief shower or two, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Baltimore named one of the worst cities to drive in, WalletHub study (nottinghammd.com) — While Baltimore struggles near the bottom of WalletHub's new driving rankings, Scottsdale claims the top spot as the best city for drivers in 2026. The report credits Scottsdale with lower vehicle costs, affordable parking, strong bridge quality, and relatively few uninsured drivers compared with other major U.S. cities. 
📸 Around Scottsdale
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scottsdale
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★ Featured events ★
- Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Presents "Roots and Rhythm" →
Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale
4:00 pm
Sunday October 11
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Other local events
- Aging Out Loud: Conversations about Life, Change, and What Matters →
The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale
9:30 am - Line Dancing for Beginners →
The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale
12:30 pm - Guided Painting: Create & Learn Together →
The Holland Center, 34250 N. 60th Street, Scottsdale
1:00 pm - Celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day with Yellow Bird Productions at Western Spirit Museum →
Western Spirit Museum: Scottsdale's Museum of the West, 3830 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale
3:00 pm - Taco Tuesday At The Firehouse →
Rural Metro Fire Department Station 821, 37401 N Tom Darlington Dr, Carefree
5:00 pm - Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Pima Crossing to Host ALECA K9 Meet & Greet October 14 →
8624 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale
5:00 pm - 9th Annual Sunland Asphalt Golf Tournament for the Benefit of Lead Guitar →
6808 S 32nd St, Phoenix
6:30 am - Chompie's Launches New Specialty Menu Items OCT. 15 →
Chompie's Restaurant, Deli, and Bakery, 9301 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale
10:00 am - Collecting John Wayne with Joe Zuckschwerdt →
Western Spirit Museum: Scottsdale's Museum of the West, 3830 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale
6:00 pm - Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market →
Scottsdale City Hall, 3939 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ, 85251
8:00 am - Raise a Glass to October Cocktail Specials at Chula Seafood NOW AVAILABLE →
Chula Seafood Grayhawk, 20581 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale
10:00 am
Monday October 12
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Saturday October 17
📣 Scottsdale Shout Outs!
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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Scottsdale PatchAM possible:
- Mastercraft Expert Roofing — 4804076000
- Artemis Adolescent Healing Center — (520) 614-8647
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- With all the shared bad experiences with emergency vets, I feel I must give credit where credit is due.
On Monday, my ancient rescued pup began having labored breathing. I took him to Blue Pearl, the animal emergency hospital on the corner of Williams… (Nextdoor Grayhawk) - I just found a man's billfold that was left in the parking lot at Walgreens on Dynamite and Alma School.
All your money is still in the billfold. I turned it into the manager. (Nextdoor Rio Verde Foothills)
- White Castle posted a job opening for Team Member in Scottsdale. Apply here.
- TIBCO Software, Inc. posted a job opening for Health & Wellness Coordinator - $3,000 Sign On Bonus in Scottsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scottsdale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fountain Hills
- Fest in the Hills music festival returns to Fountain Hills (fhtimes.com)
- 'Never-ending journey': Popular Arizona golf course glimmers after 10 years of renovations (usatoday.com)
- Support Fountain Hills override and attend Homecoming Parade (fhtimes.com)
Carefree
- Executive Skills for Church Leaders Comes to Carefree January 3–8 — Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA (gcsynod.org)
- Carefree town council helps fund EV chargers - Cave Creek / Carefree Independent (yourvalley.net)
Paradise Valley
- KJZZ's Sun Up October 9, 2026 (kjzz.org)
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: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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