Those who want to know more about talented local authors can tune in each month to Scottsdale Public Library’s YouTube channel to hear from a group of local authors as they talk about their books and share their passion for writing.

Area residents looking to participate in Scottsdale Parks and Recreation’s April and May recreation programs, get ready! Registration opens 8am, Monday, Feb. 22, for Scottsdale residents, and 8am Tuesday, Feb. 23, for non-residents.

Imagine a raccoon stuck in wet concrete. The harder she struggled to free herself, the deeper she sank. As the concrete began to set up, she was losing body heat. It’s a wonder she survived until our rescuers could get to her.

Sometimes, the best view is right in your own backyard! This DC Ranch property is located on an upgraded lot facing a quiet neighborhood park. The resort-style backyard with heated Pebble Tec pool and spa, large covered patio, built-in BBQ, and outdoor fireplace is perfect for entertaining.

A team with over two decades of experience helping people share their stories and passion projects is bringing that experience to the heart of Old Town Scottsdale.

Arizona’s unemployment rate hovers around 7.5 percent — compared to about 4.5 percent this same time last year. Plus, more than 200,000 Arizonans are collecting unemployment benefits. This too jumped significantly from the same time last year. For those who are seeking assistance finding a j…

Scottsdale Artists’ School (SAS) announced that a new online platform for youth and adults has been added to its catalog of fine art programs. Artists of all ages and experience levels can now take fine art classes and workshops online with professional instructors from around the country.

The Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA) is returning today for the 66th annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show at WestWorld of Scottsdale. The world’s largest horse show runs Thursday, Feb. 11, through Sunday, Feb. 21. To ensure the safety of the riders and teams along with the communi…

“WEST — Arizona Artists of Color” aims to show the West as the featured artists know it: with a rich cultural history. Their work in Arizona shows the universal need to belong, to be accepted and to be seen, as well as shedding light on the struggle to make social connections and understand …

Those who missed the excitement of multiple January car shows that usually take place in Scottsdale (and can’t wait until March when at least one has rescheduled) are invited to take a video stroll through a brief history of cars in the state and the city’s car shows.

Thunderbird Artists will once again line the banks of the Scottsdale Waterfront with a selection of juried fine arts, delectable chocolates and musicians for the Waterfront Fine Art Festival. The 10th annual event is slated for Feb. 12–14.

With more rain and potentially snow predicted in the higher elevations of North Scottsdale, the city closed trails and trailheads in the northern portion of the McDowell Sonoran Preserve beginning at sundown yesterday, Monday, Jan. 25.  

“An oasis awaits you after facing a year full of difficulties,” shared April Martinez master aesthetician and owner of The Hills Beauty Lounge Day & Med Spa. “COVID-19 has affected us all in different ways and one thing many of us sought were different self-care rituals to ease the tensi…

Last week, Hopebridge, one of the largest autism therapy service providers in the nation, unveiled its plans to hire more than 2,700 employees and open up to 20 new locations in 2021 to meet the growing need for ABA therapy in Arizona and five other states.

The City of Scottsdale’s Fire Station 603 opened at its new location on Indian Bend Road Dec. 3 and serves the communities and the resorts in the northern area of Indian Bend Wash. Along with the new digs came two new pieces of original public artworks, “Rug Runner” and “Wallpaper Tapestry,”…

Nicole Anne Yoga & Holistic Wellness — a mobile and virtual yoga and holistic wellness company — will offer a Vision Board Making Workshop Saturday, Jan. 30, from 1–3:30pm at Abundant Space Healing and Meditation Center in Scottsdale.

“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” —Martin Luther King Jr.

Organizers of the Arizona Fine Art EXPO will transform the desert of North Scottsdale into Arizona’s premier venue for collecting fine art during the 10-week Arizona Fine Art EXPO beginning Friday, Jan. 15. The event runs through Sunday, March 28 and takes place under the “festive white tent…

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria has opened its first-ever ghost kitchen in Scottsdale, through its partnership with Kitchen United, called Grimaldi’s Pizzeria To-Go.

Our mission: “Saving our wildlife, one life at a time,” is achieved through four core components: rehabilitation, education, research and sanctuary.

The City of Scottsdale will offer residents the opportunity to recycle their Christmas trees Jan. 8–19.

Central Arizona Supply officially opened its second North Scottsdale location last month. Central Arizona Reserve is the debut of the company’s new ultra-luxury division and the largest premium appliance and plumbing showroom in Arizona, according to the owners. This is the 12th location for…

“Life is always difficult when you live on the street,” said Barbara-Ann Gulotta, part of the Service Ministry at Scottsdale’s Desert Foothills Lutheran Church (DFLC). “It’s especially difficult when the holidays roll around. For most of us Thanksgiving and Christmas mean spending time with …

One of the features shared by nearly every mammal species on earth, from antelopes to zebras and even humans, is that their bodies are covered in hair. Hair and fur have the same chemical make-up and are indistinguishable, both are made from keratin.

The Scottsdale Gallery Association hosts its final Gold Palette ArtWalk of the year Thursday, Dec. 10, from 6:30–9pm within the Scottsdale Arts District — stretching along Main Street from Scottsdale Road west to Goldwater Boulevard and on Marshall Way north of Indian School Road to Fifth Av…

The City of Scottsdale’s Neighborhood Advisory Commission wants to showcase the people and organizations that embody the “Spirit of Scottsdale” this year, and Scottsdale residents are invited to submit nominations.

“You had me at shalom.” “I love you a latke.” “Challah if you knead me.”

Scottsdale City Manager Jim Thompson has selected Jeff Walther to serve as interim police chief. Current Police Chief Alan Rodbell will retire Nov. 30, and Walther will guide the department while a national search and recruitment is conducted to select Rodbell’s replacement.

The fourth annual Kierland POP festival offers a modified weekend filled with diverse distanced experiences in open-air outdoor setting with live performances, artisan market and more.

At Twist Bistro and Gallery, their mission is to deliver hand-made, scratch food, creative cocktails and high-quality wines in an artistic, warm and friendly environment.

Specializing in hand-crafted cocktails and creative classic tastes, The Craftsman Cocktails and Kitchen, opened to the public mid-October. The new concept aims to serve as the Valley’s go-to neighborhood joint, “a place welcome to friends and family looking to indulge in unique takes on trad…

Jabz, a full-body circuit style workout that utilizes boxing-inspired exercises, is partnering with Bright Pink, a nonprofit dedicated to the prevention and early detection of breast and ovarian cancer in young women. 

Dr. James Oh, DDS, MICOI, of Advanced Dentistry and Implant Center of Scottsdale says that his practice is committed to providing a lifetime of optimum oral health care to patients and strives to foster patient relationships based on mutual trust.

“Wright’s work teaches us how to stay more deeply connected, to nature, to beauty and the arts, and to the people around us.” —Kevin Conley, Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation

There are many worthy causes that are getting their rightful support currently, but one area often unrecognized is live theater, especially since most theater stages are still dark.

The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) will conduct virtual job interviews Friday, Oct. 16, from 8am to noon for a variety of open, key positions, including:

The Scottsdale Gallery Association announced the return of its long running Gold Palette ArtWalk series with its Art + Chocolate-themed event Thursday, Oct. 8. Serving as the kick-off to the Association’s 46th season, the Art + Chocolate ArtWalk, held throughout the Scottsdale Arts District,…

As part of its commitment to creating a deeply personal experience for the community, the audience, the artist and the collector, C Gallery will begin a new series of Salons in October.

Scottsdale’s mayoral candidates have been invited to participate in an online webinar forum designed to give them the opportunity to share their positions on critical issues and address questions formulated to reflect the concerns of the community. Candidates Lisa Borowsky and David “Dave” O…

September is Baby Safety Month and Goldfish Swim School is fully focused on the leading cause of unintentional deaths in children — drowning. According to a report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the number of children ages 1 to 4 who drowned in 2020 rose steadily throughou…

The 2020 job market is unlike anything experienced before, and while many workers have been furloughed or laid off, those who have not been negatively impacted may be also looking to re-career and grow their own professional skills. To assist students and the community at large, Scottsdale C…

The Poisoned Pen Bookstore continues its virtual author series this month with Ruth Ware as she discusses her book One by One, with special guest A.J. Finn. Published by Scout Press, One by One is the latest release (available Sept. 8) from the New York Times bestselling author of The Woman …

Uplifting and inspirational stories are something everyone could use more of right now, and OdySea Aquarium is sharing a story of overcoming adversity by introducing the community to their tiny resident wonder: 8-month-old Rosie, an African penguin. Rosie hatched in early December 2019 to fi…

The Maricopa Native Seed Library provides free seed of local native plants to the community, as well as education and information to make it easy to incorporate these plants into yards, patios and balconies. Anyone can include some native plants into their residences, whether they have a lot…

JOJO Coffeehouse reopened Aug. 12 after closing its doors in June in response to rising cases of COVID-19 in the community. The Old Town Scottsdale all-day breakfast and brunch restaurant will now offer curbside pickup and expanded delivery services of its full menu, plus new family meal dea…

Although The Poisoned Pen Bookstore in Scottsdale has not yet reopened its doors for in-store browsing or events, it continues its virtual book events this week with a full roster of authors. Aug. 18: Jonathan Slaght discusses Owls of the Eastern Ice: 5–6pm Aug. 18: Keith McCafferty discusse…

Scottsdale’s Vista del Camino Career Center is expanding its virtual services. Since the start of the pandemic, staff and volunteers have worked remotely to provide job seeking assistance through email, phone and video conferencing. Now, in addition to the virtual assistance, the Career Cent…

Dance Fusion says it wants to lift the spirits of Valley dance enthusiasts by providing virtual and in-studio dance classes from Monday, Aug. 17 to Saturday. Aug. 22, during its open house week. All youth (ages 5–12) and teens (ages 13–19), whether they are newcomers to the studio or current…

Casa Amigos, a restaurant located in the heart of Scottsdale’s entertainment district, is supporting local police and fire departments in the Greater Phoenix metro area by donating free meals to first responders. Casa Amigos, and parent company Evening Entertainment Group, said that this was…