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Mar 31, 2025

Scottsdale Update - March 31, 2025

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As temperatures rise, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts are encouraged to start activities earlier. Please keep in mind the following safety tips:

  • Hike with a buddy
  • Begin hydrating the day before your hike
  • Have enough water for yourself and pet(s) you bring; head towards your trailhead when you are halfway through your water supply
  • Bring a charged cell phone
  • Wear sensible shoes: hiking boots or tennis/gym shoes
  • Wear a hat and sunglasses
  • Tell friends where and when you are going and when you expect to return

Know your fitness level and choose your hike accordingly. Significant hydration prior to the hike and proper clothing will help reduce the risk of heat stress.

For more tips, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "hiking safety."

Tail wags and desert trails go hand-in-hand—but are you prepared to keep your dog safe in the Arizona heat? Canine Safety Day, hosted with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and Scottsdale Fire Department, focuses on essential pet safety for trail adventures with four-legged friends.

Dogs experience desert temperatures differently than humans – this event will help you learn how to recognize signs of heat exhaustion in your pet, and what to do in case of a heat-related emergency. With on-site experts ready to help, you’ll gain practical knowledge to make every hike with your pup a safe and enjoyable one.

  • 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at multiple trailheads: Lost Dog, Gateway, Pima Dynamite, Brown’s Ranch, and Tom’s Thumb.

For more information on the McDowell Sonoran Preserve visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "Preserve."

Scottsdale residents can safely recycle old electronics Saturday, April 5, at the city’s North Corp Yard. It’s important to properly recycle things like old computers, printers, phones, cameras, flat panel televisions/monitors and stereo equipment – and Scottsdale Solid Waste's free Electronics Recycling Event is the place to do it.

  • 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, April 5 at9191 E. San Salvador Drive.

Proof of residency is required: such as a photo I.D. with your Scottsdale address or a city utility bill.

Learn more about acceptable items for this event.

PUBLIC MEETINGS

Get a head start learning about city issues, projects and activities by attending or listening in on the many public meetings we host.

Week of March 31:

Week of April 7 – Check back next week for the full list:

Learn about the responsibilities of city Boards and Commissions and how you can serve.

Find more public meetings.

THINGS TO DO

Arizona Bike Week is back at WestWorld April 2-6 with entertainment for riders and music fans alike. This celebration of motorcycles and music features two stages of live music, vendors, stunt shows, contests and demos – there are plenty of entertainment options for everyone.

Learn more and buy tickets.

Gold Palette ArtWalk 50th Anniversary “Artstravaganza." The Scottsdale Gallery Association (SGA) is celebrating a major milestone—50 years of supporting, promoting and advocating for the art community in Old Town Scottsdale through its popular weekly ArtWalk series.

  • 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, April 3, on Main Street in Old Town.

You're invited to join in the festivities including a city proclamation at the Casa de Artistas Plaza at 6:45 p.m. Additional activities include live music and memories from the past 50 years of this event, the longest running ArtWalk in the country. Participating SGA members will also be hosting their own events within their galleries to keep the celebration going throughout the Scottsdale Arts District.

Learn more.

Lights, camera...take off: Scottsdale Airport hosts free movie night. Get ready for the ultimate in-flight entertainment on the ground featuring the 90’s classic, “The Sandlot.” Gates open at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 5, and the movie starts at 7:15 p.m., at Scottsdale Airport, 15000 N. Airport Drive.

Food trucks, a static plane display and fire truck presentation will be part of the evening. Please remember to bring lawn chairs as seating is not provided. Pets, outside food and beverages also won’t be permitted.

Tour de Scottsdale 2025. This event offers challenging and scenic 32 and 62-mile courses through north Scottsdale. More than 3,000 riders are expected to attend the event and rider expo. Rides begin and end at WestWorld. This event is sponsored by the McDowell Sonoran Conversancy and Perimeter Bicycling Association/El Tour de Tucson.

  • 7 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at 16601 N. Pima Road.

Learn more.

    Ongoing:

    Get more events information.

    PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

    Scottsdale Landlord Connection. Join Scottsdale’s Housing and Community Assistance Office to learn about participating as a landlord in the city’s housing programs. An informational session will cover resources, services, and benefits available to landlords, as well as a Q&A session with staff.

    • 9-10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 2, at 6535 E. Osborn Road.

    View the flyer (PDF).

    FYI

    Job of the Week: Library Aide. As a library aide, you’ll play an essential role in providing excellent customer service within the Library Services department. You'll assist customers, answer questions, and ensure that the library operates smoothly and efficiently. From checking materials in and out to troubleshooting library systems, your work will directly support the needs of our community.

    City employees enjoy competitive benefits while working in a supportive, high-performance organization focused on delivering on our mission – Simply Better Service for a World-Class Community. Learn more and apply.

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