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Good morning Scottsdale! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How would a $375 million school bond affect your Scottsdale taxes?
  • See what Scottsdale's latest multimillion-dollar homebuyers are getting for their money.
  • Planning your 2027 calendar? Scottsdale Art Week tickets are already live.

Also on today's calendar: Feng E and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 99 and low of 80 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 100, low: 79.
  • Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 98 and low of 75 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Scottsdale voters to decide on $375 million school bond measure in November (abc15.com) — Scottsdale voters will decide in November on a $375 million school bond that would upgrade safety, technology, and infrastructure across more than two dozen Scottsdale Unified campuses. If approved, the measure would add about $13 per month in property taxes for a $600,000 home, with supporters arguing it protects neighborhood quality and property values even amid declining enrollment.
   

2. Scottsdale Arcadia house with 2 kitchens sells for $7.5M. Check it out (fresnobee.com) — Scottsdale dominated metro Phoenix's priciest recent home sales, including a $7.5 million Arcadia-area property with two kitchens, a guesthouse, and Camelback Mountain views. Several other multimillion-dollar deals closed in north Scottsdale communities like Mirabel, Desert Mountain, and Whisper Rock, underscoring the city's status as one of the Valley's most expensive markets.
   

3. Scottsdale Art Week returning in March (yourvalley.net) — Scottsdale art lovers can already grab early-bird tickets for the third Scottsdale Art Week, returning March 18–21, 2027, to WestWorld of Scottsdale. The four-day fair will fill the North Hall with thousands of works from global galleries, plus special First Look and Opening Night events benefiting Phoenix Art Museum and discounted student admission.
   

4. Maricopa County measles cases reach 30-year high following Scottsdale pharmacy exposure (azfamily.com) — Scottsdale residents who recently visited the Walgreens at Via Linda and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard should closely watch for measles symptoms through Sept. 29 after an infected person visited the store. With Maricopa County cases at a 30-year high, health officials urge people to check their vaccination status, call their doctor before seeking care in person, and protect vulnerable neighbors.
   

5. The Arizona Republic's Top 10 flag football teams, Sept. 21, 2026 (azcentral.com) — Two Scottsdale programs, Desert Mountain and Scottsdale Christian Academy, are both listed as "on the bubble" in The Arizona Republic's latest statewide high school flag football rankings. The list highlights early-season dominance by several Valley teams and invites fans to vote online for who should be No. 1 before the Sept. 24 poll deadline.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Scottsdale-Based Fiesta Sports Foundation Names Banks Shepherd as VP of Partnerships —Justin Liggin Read on Patch
  • Hi All!
    I just want to say We Are SO Blessed living in our Neighborhood. A shout out to the friendliness, show of gratitude + kindness reaching out to Bless… (Nextdoor Pima)
  • Introducing Jonathan, our snail that I found in a bunch of kale from Fryes last November.
    He (or she? Turns out snails are hermaphroditic!) was smaller than a penny and now his shell is about the size of a quarter (blueberry for scale lol)… (Nextdoor Scottsdale Meadows)
  • Whole Foods posted a job opening for New Store - Store Receiver - Full Time - - Scottsdale, AZ - Opening Fall 2026 in Scottsdale. Apply here.
  • Capstone Logistics posted a job opening for Manufacturing Assembler, Scottsdale, AZ in Scottsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scottsdale here.

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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I'll meet you at the corner! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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