🌱 What 2024 Tier One Means For Scottsdale Water + TruWest Honored

Hello again, neighbors! I'm here with your weekend edition of the Scottsdale Patch newsletter, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. Today's you'll find...

• What the Colorado River 2024 tier one declaration means for Scottsdale.
• The Parlay Kitchen + Cocktails aims to achieve a perfect trifecta.
• SFD assisted with Paradise Valley house fire, leaving one firefighter hospitalized.

But first, your weekend weather: A t-storm may arrive in the p.m., with a high of 96 and low of 75.

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Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

1. The Colorado River system will be in a "tier one water shortage for calendar year 2024," as recently declared by The Bureau of Reclamation. The system is currently operating under a tier 2a, but the wet winter helped with water levels and will "slightly increase Arizona's supply." The water levels also improved because some state water users, including Scottsdale, left quantities of water "behind the dam to boost Lake Mead" in exchange for financial compensation. This change in tier means that the city water supply will "remain stable for 2024," we will stay in stage one of the city's drought management plan, and water saving, and conservation efforts will continue. (City of Scottsdale)
2. Have you checked out The Parlay Kitchen + Cocktails at 9220 E. Via de Ventura, Suite 115? Owners Kyle and Erica Walters invested their life savings into the original Chandler location, and they opened this second location in March. The goal at both locations is to "hit a trifecta of stellar service, delicious drinks and phenomenal food." Guests can enjoy 24 different cocktail selections, a "tall list of wines," craft and domestic beers, and some hard seltzers. The menu options include lemon-rosemary chicken, Asian ahi tuna salad, and highly praised breading offered as a crispy chicken platter or honey hot chicken sandwich. You can check out the full menu here. (scottsdale.org)
3. Scottsdale and Phoenix firefighters responded to a Paradise Valley house fire on Thursday. The fire occurred near Lincoln Drive and 68th Street, and one firefighter was "treated and taken to the hospital in stable condition for heat exhaustion." The cause of the fire is still under investigation. (KTAR.com)
4. TruWest Credit Union, which is based in Scottsdale, received the "annual Service Excellence Award from Priority Financial Group (PFG), a registered investment advisor." The award is based on "the highest growth in gross revenue and assets in 2022 over the prior year across the more than 20 financial institutions PFG serves." Congrats, TruWest! (citysuntimes)

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Tomorrow, Monday, and Tuesday in Scottsdale:

Sunday, August 20

• Western Movie Matinees: "Shane" at Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West. Purchase tickets online. (2:00 PM)

Monday, August 21

• Farmer Jan at Arabian Library (10:15 AM - 10:45 AM, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM)
• Author Talk with A.J. Flick - "Who Killed Dr. Brian Stidham and Why??" at Arabian Library (5:30 PM - 6:30 PM)

Tuesday, August 22

• Catch A Ride Backpack Drive at McKellips District Station parking lot, 7601 E. McKellips Road. "Donate a new backpack & SPD will take you for a quick spin in a police car." Riders must be age 12 and older, but there will be photo ops for kids 11 and under. (3:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
• Veteran & Military Affairs Committee Mixer at Paul Martin's American Grill, 6186 N. Scottsdale Road. "Open to Scottsdale Chamber Members only." Register online. (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• "Save the date for the return of the Ultimate Play Date on Saturday, Dec. 9... except it'll be even bigger and better this year as we make it the Ultimate FAMILY Play Date & Concert! There will be activities for all ages (including tweens and teens!) in the morning, followed by a free family-friendly concert... For details, visit Scottsdalelibrary.org/family-play-date" (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• "Appaloosa Library had a ssss-urprise visitor this morning. Thank you, Scottsdale Fire Department, for your speedy response in relocating our rattlesnake friend." (Scottsdale Public Library via Facebook)
• "Forensic Scientist Phillip Brooke tests drug samples impounded as evidence for the presence of illegal drugs. Watch for the color change!" Video at the link. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• "Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce names finalists for 2023 Sterling Awards: https://arizonadigitalfreepress.com/scottsdale-sterling-awards-finalists/" (Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• "Mark Stanton, Donna Tew (Veterans and Military Affairs Committee Workforce chair) and Shawn Banzhaf (executive director of the Pat Tillman Veterans Center) were honored to attend the Pat Tillman Veterans Center’s 12-year anniversary celebration on Wednesday. House Representatives Cesar Aguilar and Lorena Austin were on hand to make a proclamation recognizing Aug. 16 as Pat Tillman Veterans Center Day." (Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)
• "Attention Arizona employers: Tap into thousands of skilled Arizona veterans as potential employees through the SkillBridge Program! This state-wide initiative, led by the Arizona Coalition for Military Families, is committed to bridging the gap between service members and businesses eager to harness their potential. Join us on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 9-11 a.m. at the HonorHealth Military Partnership in Scottsdale, AZ... https://bit.ly/44eZjXP" (Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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That's it for today! See you all next week 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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