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In today's newsletter:
- Which bands are playing free Saturday nights at Scottsdale Quarter?
- See which statewide candidates just debated at a Scottsdale TV studio
- Which Scottsdale-connected athlete will win this week's fan vote?
Also on today's calendar: The18th Annual Gospel Explosion Out of Africa Prophetic Conference and 9 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Chris C.!
Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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- Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 100 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 102, low: 82.
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 102 and low of 76 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Scottsdale Quarter's Fall Concert Series Returns Sept. 26 (citysuntimes.com) — Free Saturday evening concerts are returning to Scottsdale Quarter from Sept. 26 through Nov. 7, bringing seven weeks of live music to The Quad. Local bands will cover everything from rock and country to jazz and '80s hits, with families encouraged to bring blankets and chairs. All shows are free, outdoors, and a relaxed way to enjoy Scottsdale's fall weather. 
• See Arizona mine inspector candidates face off at debate (azcentral.com) — Arizona's state mine inspector candidates just faced off at Sneaky Big Studio in Scottsdale, giving local voters a close-up look at Democratic challenger Brian Matlock and Republican incumbent Walter "Les" Presmyk. The photo-focused coverage highlights their debate on August 31, offering Scottsdale residents a visual sense of the statewide race unfolding in their own backyard.
• Vote for The Republic's High School Athletes of the Week, Aug. 24-29 (azcentral.com) — High school sports fans can vote this week on Arizona Republic's athletes of the week, including a runner who just won the Duel in the Desert race in Scottsdale on Aug. 29. The statewide list spans cross-country, football, and volleyball standouts, with online polls open through Thursday evening before winners are announced this weekend.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Scottsdale
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★ Featured events ★
- The18th Annual Gospel Explosion Out of Africa Prophetic Conference →
Wyndham Phoenix Airport/Tempe, 1600 S 52nd St, Tempe
7:00 pm
Friday September 18
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Other local events
- Thai Chili 2go Announces New Seasonal Specials Beginning SEPT. 1 →
Thai Chili 2go, 16203 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale
11:00 am - PM Connect Hosted by Alerus →
Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce Alerus
5:00 pm - 2026 EVCCA Ballot Issues Forum →
Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce Rio Salado College 2323 W. 14th St. Tempe, AZ 85281 Rio Salado College Conference Center
8:00 am - SRYP to VIP: Bridging the Gap →
Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce DC Ranch Homestead Community Center
11:30 am - Western Spirit Museum unveils New Exhibit: Free Admission for Kids →
Western Spirit Museum: Scottsdale's Museum of the West, 3830 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale
9:30 am - Burrito Express Kicks Off ASU Football with Two New NIL Deal-Driven Burrito Specials NOW AVAILABLE →
Burrito Express, 9619 Hayden Rd, Scottsdale
7:00 am - Maosho →
ASU Kerr, 6110 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale
4:00 pm - Half Off Hush Burger Special Returns to Fire At Will SEPT. 7 →
Fire At Will, 4912 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale
11:00 am - Chompie's Announces Rosh Hashanah Dinner Specials SEPT. 11 →
Chompie's Restaurant, Deli, and Bakery, 9301 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale
5:00 pm - 25 Years Later: Together We Remember →
33 Easy St, Carefree
6:00 pm - Cheese, Wine, and Invisalign! →
5717 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale
5:00 pm
Tuesday September 1
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
Saturday September 5
Sunday September 6
Monday September 7
Friday September 11
Tuesday September 15
Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Huge thank you to all the kind people who helped corral my GSD Thena on 60th Street when she slipped her leash and bolted out of the Los Alisos gateway.
Special thanks to the fast thinking gentleman in the black pick up who stopped four lanes of traffic early Friday afternoon to essentially save our… (Nextdoor Los Alisos) - Just a heads up.......
baby rattlesnakes are being born now. And since they are born without a rattle, they cannot give the warning if you are too close. They have… (Nextdoor Scottsdale Ranch SE)
- MasterCorp posted a job opening for Janitorial - Holiday Inn Club Vacation, Scottsdale, AZ in Scottsdale. Apply here.
- Schwan's Company posted a job opening for Part-Time Merchandiser in Scottsdale. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Scottsdale here.
🗞 Nearby News
Fountain Hills
- Amish Shah Declines Arizona PBS Debate, Leaving Jay Feely As Only Candidate On Program (azfreenews.com)
- For the first time in 12 years, there won't be any citizen initiatives on Arizona ballot (kjzz.org)
Carefree
- The Weekender: A Visit to Civana Wellness Resort & Spa (lamag.com)
Paradise Valley
- NetNewsLedger - District Lending Named One of the Fastest-Growing Mortgage Brokers in the Country (netnewsledger.com)
- PVSchools schedules five public forums ahead of November override election (yourvalley.net)
- Best Team: Maximilian de Melo & Patrick Niederdrenk, Local Luxury (phoenixagentmagazine.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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