🌱 Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Program + Animal Cruelty Arrests

Hello, neighbors! It's Megan Moreno, your host of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things going on in town. Today's issue includes...

• Two suspects arrested for animal cruelty.
• Program to maintain and improve mature neighborhoods.
• A unique brewery experience.

But first, your weekend weather: It will be hot with clouds and sun, a high of 113, and a low of 89.

Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Two suspects have been arrested for animal cruelty in connection to a husky puppy that was found dead in an alley with its mouth taped shut on June 27. Scottsdale Police Department located surveillance video showing suspects Heather Auditor and Lester Paul Richmond, who was the animal's registered owner, talking about "getting rid of the puppy." Surveillance video also showed Richmond's vehicle in the Scottsdale alley near Latham Street and Miller Road around the time that the puppy was left there. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook, ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
2. The city's Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Program is available as an option to maintain or spruce up mature non-HOA neighborhoods. The city reserved $30,000 in funds to cover various eligible projects related to neighborhood signs, alleys, perimeter walls, and low water landscaping. Applications can be submitted in-person at the 7447 E. Indian School Road or online here for review by the Neighborhood Advisory Commission. (Fronteras: The Changing America Desk, City of Scottsdale)
3. As an update on the Wednesday shooting and manhunt near N. 64th Street and E. McDowell Road that SPD assisted with, Phoenix Police Sgt. Phil Krynsky confirmed that all three suspects have been located. The driver of the vehicle involved was arrested on multiple felony charges. (NewsBreak)
4. Want a unique way to check out breweries in and around Scottsdale? Consider signing up for City Brew Tours Phoenix! The tour allows guests to taste local beer and enjoy paired food while exploring "the behind-the-scenes of craft breweries." The Scottsdale locations of Fate Brewing Company and PHX Beer Co. are on the list of potential tour stops, in addition to several other breweries around the Valley. Head to the link for more details. (City Brew Tours)

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Tomorrow, Monday, and Tuesday in Scottsdale:

Sunday, July 23

• Western Movie Matinees: "Jews of the Wild West" at Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West. More details and full schedule here. Purchase tickets online. (2:00 PM)

Monday, July 24

• Littlest Scientists Week at Mustang Library (10:15 AM - 11:45 AM)
• Craft Together Storytime at Civic Center Library (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Family Storytime at Arabian Library (6:15 PM - 6:45 PM)

Tuesday, July 25

• Littlest Scientists Week at Mustang Library (10:15 AM - 11:45 AM)
• Film Series: "Christopher Robin" at Mustang Library (1:30 PM - 3:50 PM)

From my notebook:

• "We’re currently hiring more crime scene specialists. Apply at: direc.to/hBrg" (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• "Help us celebrate #NRPAParkandRecDay by giving thanks to Scottsdale's parks professionals who selflessly deliver high quality experiences and keep our parks clean, safe, welcoming, and inclusive!" (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• "Hydration stations, offering drinking fountains and/or free bottled water, are available at the Granite Reef and Via Linda senior centers, Vista del Camino Community Center and Paiute Neighborhood Center. Cooling stations provide refuge from the heat and are available at all four city libraries: Appaloosa, Arabian, Civic Center and Mustang... The city also partners with nonprofits to provide day relief centers which give refuge from the outdoors, meals and water, showers, and navigation for additional services: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mondays, South Scottsdale Presbyterian Church, 3421 N. Hayden Road; and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays, Vista del Camino Community Center, 7700 E. Roosevelt Drive." (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• "Our little scientists had a blast at the Family Resource Center the past two weeks as they engaged in playful exploration while thinking like a scientist... To see all of our upcoming events, visit: Scottsdale.libnet.info/events" (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• "Paiute Neighborhood Center offering free vaccines July 28... [including] hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Tdap, shingles, pneumococcal and COVID-19... For questions regarding the vaccines, Call the CARES Center at 602-506-6767 for more information." (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Enjoy a family Sunset Swim... from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, July 22, at Eldorado Aquatic and Fitness Center, 2301 N. Miller Road. The cost for residents is $2 for children and $3 for adults." (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)

Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see you next week.

— 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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