🌱 Canal Convergence And 'The Power of Play' + Golf Cart And SPD Crash

Good morning, neighbors! It's Megan Moreno, your host of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town. Including:

• Scottsdale police patrol vehicle and golf cart involved in crash.
• Canal Convergence November program announced.
• BHS Kinetics and Botco.ai represent Scottsdale growth and success.

But first, your weekend weather: It will be hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 114 and low of 88.

Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. A crash involving a golf cart and a Scottsdale police patrol vehicle occurred around 4 a.m. on Friday morning. Scottsdale Road was closed in both directions just north of McDowell Road as the incident was investigated, but no injuries were reported. Details surrounding the crash are still limited, though it appears the incident may have occurred near Bones Cabaret. (Arizona's Family, Scottsdale Police Department via Twitter)
2. Save the dates! Scottsdale Arts' Canal Convergence will present "The Power of Play" starting Nov. 3 and running through Nov. 12. The program will "explore the power and influence that play has in our lives through engaging public art, performances and programming." At this free event, guests can enjoy "live music and dance performances, creative workshops, educational tours and activities, food trucks, and a beer and wine garden." (Broadway World)
3. BHS Kinetics, an international trucking company that "supports semiconductor manufacturing," plans to open its first U.S. office at SkySong near Scottsdale and McDowell roads. The opening date has yet to be announced, but current and future job openings can be found here. (KTAR.com)
4. Botco.ai, a Scottsdale-based "artificial intelligence chatbot software company," was selected as a recipient of the Google for Startups Latino Founders Fund. In addition to ongoing Google product support and mentorship, the company will receive "$150,000 without giving up equity in return and $100,000 in Google Cloud credits." (Subscription: The Business Journals)

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Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday in Scottsdale:

Sunday, July 16

• “Great American Songbook” Concert by We3 at Desert Hills Presbyterian Church, 34605 N. Tom Darlington Drive. "Consisting of vocalist Renee Patrick, violinist Suzanne Lansford and pianist Nicole Pesce, We3 will perform iconic works from the Great American Songbook (often referred to as 'American Standards')." (4:00 PM)

Monday, July 17

• Books 2 Boogie at Civic Center Library (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Bad Art Projects at Appaloosa Library (3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
• Family Storytime at Arabian Library (6:15 PM - 6:45 PM)

Tuesday, July 18

• Books 2 Boogie at Mustang Library (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Full STEAM Ahead: Build Together Now at Arabian Library (10:30 AM - 11:15 AM)
• Film Series: "Saving Mr. Banks" at Mustang Library (1:30 PM - 3:40 PM)
• Critter Fun with Phoenix Herpetological Society - Venom vs. Poison at Appaloosa Library (2:00 PM - 2:45 PM)
• Sewing Machine Basics at Civic Center Library (2:00 PM - 4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• "The work of Scottsdale GIS Analyst Mele Koneya was recently awarded first place in the 2023 GIS Certification Institute Map Contest. The winning map, entitled 'Scottsdale Fire - True to Their Mission for Every Event,' illustrates Scottsdale Fire Department’s call load on February 12, 2022, during the WM Phoenix Open. Check it out in full resolution: bit.ly/3pJQ0Rx..." (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Let's work 'All Together Now' to spread kindness to one another. Visit a Scottsdale Public Library branch and write a note of positivity that will be placed in a library book for the next reader. You may just find a note the next time you check out a library book!" (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• "We've been Scottsdale's proud environmental stewards, managing more than 980 acres of parks and green spaces since 1960. Pictured here are a few iconic views from the 80s and 90s at Chaparral, Vista del Camino, and Cactus Park. Join us and National Recreation and Park Association to celebrate how #OurCommunityGrows toward a more climate ready future through parks and recreation!" (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• "We're recruiting a new Youth Development supervisor to plan and manage our after school and summer programs! Get paid to play while mentoring staff and creating meaningful experiences for K-8 students. Apply through July 23 at bit.ly/3JYZT4x" (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• "The city's Street Operations crews wrapped up work this week on the newly paved parking lot at the Paiute Neighborhood Center. More than 350 families come to Paiute each month for educational workshops, family activities, social services or to attend classes at one of the schools on campus. Find out more about what moves Scottsdale: ScottsdaleAZ.gov/transportation/Frequently_Asked_Questions" (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Plan your next visit at TheRailroadPark.com." Video at the link! (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Stay cool while growing your business at our VIRTUAL AM Connect, hosted by The Weber Group, on July 20 from 8-9 a.m.! Hear from Desert Foothills Land Trust and Scottsdale Community Partners, two nonprofit members who are making a real impact in our community... Register at: https://bit.ly/3r2krCx" (Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday. See you all next week for another update!

— 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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