🌱 Slide The Rails + Blood Donations Needed + Dead Fish After Monsoon

Hello neighbors! It's Megan Moreno, your host of the Patch newsletter. Follow along for everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days, including...

• Slide the Rails to celebrate the end of summer.
• Blood donations needed to address an emergency blood shortage.
• Dead fish after monsoon.

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Now, your local weather: It will be mostly sunny and hot, with a high of 109 and low of 87.

Here are the top stories today in Scottsdale:

1. Looking for a "wet and wild" way to celebrate the end of summer? Check out Slide the Rails at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park this Saturday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $10 per guest and includes unlimited train and carousel rides, as well as access to inflatable water slides, obstacle courses, and a foam pit. Wristbands can be purchased at the ticket office between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. or onsite the day of the event. Children two and younger are free with a paying adult. (McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park)
2. Blood donations are needed to address an emergency blood shortage due to a "significant decrease in summer donations." Consider donating blood at an upcoming blood drive to help save lives. Head to Scottsdale City Hall parking lot, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. on Aug. 8 and Nov. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. to donate. You can also donate at Scottsdale's North Corporation Yard, 9191 E. San Salvador on Aug. 15 and Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon. (City of Scottsdale)
3. The smell of dead fish was in the air last Friday. After the monsoon storms, "hundreds if not thousands" of dead fish took over the water at El Dorado Park Pond and near Continental Golf Course. The "sediment-filled water" from the storms makes it challenging for the fish to breathe, and the hot temperature of the water makes it difficult for the lake "to hold sufficient oxygen." In fact, the Arizona Game and Fish "had documented that the oxygen levels [in the pond] were zero." (Arizona's Family)

Tomorrow in Scottsdale:

Thursday, August 3

• Children's Music Concert at Mustang Library. "Jump, clap and groove along with Grammy Award Nominee Papa Hugs during this upbeat and interactive performance!" (10:30 AM - 11:30 AM)
• Western Movie Matinees: "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" at Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West. Purchase tickets online. (2:00 PM)
• ArtWalk at Old Town Arts District (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• "Updated pay rates for police officer; new recruits & lateral/waivers... #joinSPD here https://direc.to/hBrg" (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• "Citizens have proposed some of our city's greatest assets — like the Indian Bend Wash — and we're looking for your ideas for the future... Visit https://shapescottsdaleparks.com/ to take our online survey, leave comments on our interactive map, or learn more about the process!" (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)
• "Older adults are a super risk for heat stroke — and with temps remaining high, we encourage you to hydrate often and replace those important electrolytes." (Scottsdale Fire Department via Facebook)
• "Did you know Scottsdale provides after-school care for students in grades kindergarten through sixth? Registration is now open! Get details: ScottsdaleAZ.gov/sports/scottsdales-after-school-program" (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Get a head start learning about city issues, projects and activities by attending or listening in on the many public meetings we host. Here’s what’s coming up: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1: Paths and Trails Subcommittee; 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3: Development Review Board; 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3: Historic Preservation Meeting. Find more public meetings: ScottsdaleAZ.gov/events" (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)
• "Join us [today] from 5-7 pm at Goldfish Swim School - North Scottsdale for PM Connect! Register at: https://bit.ly/43JbaNu" (Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for your next 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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