🌱 10-Year-Old Drove On Loop 101 + Historical Museum Needs Volunteers

Hey, neighbors! I'm back with your new edition of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter, fresh off the presses. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including...

• A motorcyclist has died after an early morning accident on Monday.
• A father allegedly allowed his 10-year-old to drive on the Loop 101 in Scottsdale.
• Volunteers needed at the Scottsdale Historical Museum.

But first, your local weather: It will be very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 104 and low of 74.

Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. A 55-year-old motorcyclist has died following an accident early Monday morning on the Loop 101 near McDonald Drive. Around 3 a.m., a 22-year-old woman driving a Jeep Patriot sideswiped the motorcyclist. The male rider was knocked onto the ground, hit by a Hyundai Elantra, and pronounced dead at the scene. Northbound Loop 101 lanes were closed for several hours, and the Jeep driver is under investigation for possible DUI. (Arizona's Family)
2. Alvaro Ovando Alvarez is in custody after allegedly allowing his 10-year-old son to drive his truck on the Loop 101 near Scottsdale Road. Arizona Department of Public Safety received a 911 call on Saturday afternoon about a red truck speeding and weaving on the freeway. After finding the truck and witnessing the driver changing lanes unsafely, a DPS trooper tried to stop the truck, but the driver kept driving. After DPS chased the truck, the driver eventually pulled over near the 7th Street off-ramp. Alvarez was in the passenger seat and arrested for "endangerment, having an open container of alcohol, and unlawfully permitting a minor to drive." (Arizona's Family)
3. The Scottsdale Historical Museum at the Scottsdale Civic Center is in need of volunteers to assist with museum daily operations. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and from noon to 4 p.m. on Sundays. Residents interested in volunteering can email Terry Erickson at [email protected] or [email protected] or call 480-560-3392. (scottsdale.org)

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Tomorrow in Scottsdale:

Thursday, September 7

• A Talk About a Walk: Reading the Desert Landscape at Appaloosa Library (1:00 PM - 2:30 PM)
• Western Movie Matinees: "A Fistful of Dollars" at Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West. Purchase tickets online. (2:00 PM)
• Drop-in eMedia Session at Mustang Library (2:00 PM - 3:00 PM)
• Teen Advisory Board (Civic Center: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Arabian: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
• Scottsdale Rising Young Professionals - Network & Knowledge at The Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary, 28011 N. 78th St. Register online. (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
• Night, Night Storytime at Mustang Library (6:00 PM - 6:30 PM)
• ArtWalk at Old Town Arts District (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

From our partner:

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From my notebook:

• "Foundational Behavior #3: Lead with Courage and Confidence. Demonstrate resilience, conviction, and a willingness to take decisive action to drive positive change, achieve success, and guide others with a sense of purpose and conviction. Have courage even in the face of opposition and trust in our organization." (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• "Mark your calendars - the Mustang Film Series is coming back in September! Visit our online calendar at Scottsdale.libnet.info/events and search 'Film' for more details about each film. 1:30 p.m., Tuesdays at Mustang Library." (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• "September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! Visit any of our four branches and show your library card to a staff member to receive a limited-edition sticker!... Learn more at: Scottsdalelibrary.org/services/get-a-card" (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• "Construction of the Shea Blvd. paving project [began] on Tuesday, Sept. 5 and is scheduled for completion Monday, Sept. 25. The project area is Shea Boulevard between Scottsdale Road and 96th Street. Crews will be working overnight between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m., Monday – Friday." (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Congratulations to the 2023 Sterling Award Finalists in the Non-Profit Business Category: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale, Mindfulness First, and Scottsdale Public Art-Scottsdale Arts. Join us Nov. 9 as we celebrate these businesses and announce the Honoree. Tickets and great sponsorships still available, learn more at: https://bit.ly/3qQcLn9" (Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce)
• "Only 6 months until spring training... but who is counting?" (Old Town Scottsdale via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today. I'll see you tomorrow!

— Megan Moreno

About me: Dr. Megan Moreno is a registered nurse, leader, cancer survivor, wife, and mother of two. Megan loves spending time with her husband, who is an Army combat veteran, and their children exploring the beautiful city of Scottsdale.

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