🌱 Scottsdale Quarter Fall Concert Series + Emergency Preparedness

Hello, 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 the community. Today we'll cover...

• 2023 Fall Concert Series at Scottsdale Quarter.
• Tips from the city for National Preparedness Month.
• Scammer chose the wrong victim last week.

But first, your local weather: Expect possible thunderstorms in spots, with a high of 98 and low of 76.

Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Mark your calendars! The 2023 Fall Concert Series at Scottsdale Quarter is kicking off on Saturday, Sept. 23. Guests can enjoy free concerts every Saturday night on The Quad. The series runs through Nov. 4, and you can check out the full lineup of local bands here. (Scottsdale Quarter)
2. September is National Preparedness Month, and the city encourages residents to make a "Go Kit" to include "food and water, medication, money, contact information and locations to meet." The city is reminding residents that the Street Operations division "activates a 24/7 on-call program to respond to storm-related damage on streets and washes." Residents are also encouraged to consider better alternatives to sandbags for flood control, such as flood diversion tubes, water absorbent cushions, and transportable flood fence barriers. You can check out Ready.gov for more details, or head to scottsdaleaz.gov/emergency to get safety tips and learn how to prepare. (City of Scottsdale, City of Scottsdale via Facebook)
3. A scammer targeted the wrong victim last week when he called Scottsdale police sergeant Joe Lewis. Sgt. Lewis, who works in financial crimes, received a call with a cloned version of his grandson's voice, but he knew it was a scam right away. Sgt. Lewis recorded the call, during which the cloned voice indicated that there was a car accident, and a cash bail was urgently needed. Victims of these scams should not be embarrassed, as they are very intricate, but any funds provided to scammers are often gone for good or extremely difficult to get back. (Fox 10 Phoenix)

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Tomorrow in Scottsdale:

Wednesday, September 13

• Coffee and Conversation at Civic Center Library (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
• Books 2 Boogie at Appaloosa Library (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Twos & Threes Together at Mustang Library (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
• Books Can...© at Civic Center Library. Enjoy this "unique program based on Arizona's Infant & Toddler Guidelines and Arizona's Early Learning Standards that uses popular picture books, rhymes, songs, and interactive activities to promote children's social and emotional development." Register online, but "registrants are expected to attend all six weeks." (10:30 AM - 11:15 AM)
• Scottsdale Artists' School Program: Anime Workshop at Appaloosa Library (4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
• Full STEAM Ahead: LEGO Builders at Civic Center Library (4:00 PM - 4:45 PM)
• How to Adult: Budgeting at Arabian Library (5:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
• Drumming from the Heart presented by Cancer Support Community Arizona at St. Patrick Catholic Community, 10815 N. 84th St. (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• "Scottsdale Fire Hazmat 606, Tempe Fire Engine 277 and BC272 flared off a 50-gallon propane tank on Saturday night." Video at the link. (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• "Always try to have a yard with 1. Cameras, 2. Good outdoor lighting, and 3. Clear landscape to avoid hiding spots." Video at the link of SPD responding to a call of someone unknown outside their front window. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• Scottsdale Police Department received the following kudos: “Our electric service was interrupted last night, and we lost air conditioning…. I called the police and asked if someone could help us old farts (I’m close to 80, my bride is 76) get our car out of the garage since the opener wasn’t working. Within 10 minutes, they [Ofcs. Boatright & Tagert] were on site, solved our problem and were professional, courteous, and genuinely respectful to our dilemma." (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• "Maricopa County Department of Transportation [has closed] eastbound McKellips Road at the Loop 101 for the next four weeks to accommodate work on the McKellips Road Project. The closure will be continuous through Oct. 9. Learn more and find alternate routes: Maricopa.gov/5938/McKellips-Road" (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Did you know you can receive email notification when City Council agendas are posted?... To sign-up, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov/city-clerk. Subscribers will receive an email with a link to each City Council meeting agenda when it is posted." (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Look who was spotted taking in the view last month at Vista del Camino Park! Many thanks to *eagle-eyed* resident Benjamin Medrano, of the Penjamo Yaqui Community in Scottsdale, for sharing these excellent photos. Sometimes a simple walk in the park turns into a striking reminder of the beauty and biodiversity all around us in the Sonoran Desert." (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with a new 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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