HEADLINE NEWS

Scottsdazzle, the city’s monthlong winter celebration ends soon - here are the remaining events and activities happening this week:

Peppermint Plaza. Enjoy a night of peppermint-themed cocktails, promotions and more! The bars and clubs in the Entertainment District will be creating some tasty concoctions to add a dash of spice to your night. Solve one of Old Town Scottsdale’s holiday-themed riddles for a chance to win one of four gift cards.

• 9-11 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30 and Tuesday, Dec. 31 at the Entertainment District, 7340 E. Indian Plaza

Learn more and enter to win

Hanukkah Candle Lighting. Come celebrate Hanukkah at the Scottsdale Canal Walk! Enjoy donuts, crafts, Hanukkah songs and of course – a candle lighting. The Valley of the Sun J, PJ Library, Temple Chai and Pardes Jewish Day School will be in attendance to create a wonderful celebratory evening together!

• 5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 at Soleri Plaza, 4420 N. Scottsdale Road

Learn more about Scottsdazzle events.

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 Jan. 6:

• Library Board Regular Meeting: 3 p.m. Wednesday, January 8
• Veterans Advisory Commission Regular Meeting: 5 p.m. Wednesday, January 8

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

Find more public meetings.

THINGS TO DO

Shop a wide variety of organic produce and seasonal specialties at the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market. The market features more than 100 Arizona growers.   

• Old Town Scottsdale - 3806 N. Brown Ave.  
• 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.  
• FREE admission
• Event details
  

Ongoing:

• Scottsdale ArtWalk: Scottsdale is home to more than 100 galleries, dedicated to exhibiting the finest visual art from around the world and locally. Stroll at your own pace. 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. Specialty-themed Gold Palette ArtWalks are held 6:30-9 p.m. about once a month.
• Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts: Attend exciting, diverse events throughout the year.
• Find McDowell Sonoran Conservancy events.
• Discover Western Spirit: Scottsdale's Museum of the West activities.
• Get Scottsdale Sister Cities events.

Get more events information.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Recycle your Christmas tree at these drop off locations through Jan. 10. Yellow collection bins will be available at the following city parks:

• Cactus Park, 7202 E. Cactus Road 
  
• Chaparral Park, 5401 N. Hayden Road 
  
• Eldorado Park, 2301 N. Miller Road 
  
• Horizon Park, 15444 N. 100th St. 
  
• Scottsdale Ranch Park, 10400 E. Via Linda 
  
• Scottsdale Sports Complex, 8081 E. Princess Drive 
  
• Thompson Peak Park, 20199 N. 78th Place

Only natural, untreated Christmas trees and wreaths without wires can be composted. Artificial trees, stands and ornaments aren’t accepted. Single-family home residents can place Christmas trees in their green waste pile, separate from bulk trash, during their brush/bulk service week. For more details, visit ScottsdaleAZ.gov and search “solid waste.”

“Spirit of Scottsdale” award nominations close Dec. 31. Scottsdale’s Neighborhood Advisory Commission wants to showcase those who embody the “Spirit of Scottsdale.” This yearly award program recognizes residents and organizations/businesses that help to strengthen and build Scottsdale’s community through their commitment to and involvement in neighborhoods. Learn more and submit a nomination.

FYI

Scottsdale Trolley holiday service. The Scottsdale Trolley will not operate on New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1. Visit ValleyMetro.org for complete holiday schedule information.

Job of the Week: Water Quality Specialist. Play a role in delivering superior quality water and service to Scottsdale by joining our team as a Water Quality Specialist. Through your work, you’ll help protect our community’s health and the environment through tasks such as collecting and preserving water, wastewater and stormwater quality samples

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.

QUICK LINKS

• City Call Center - 480-312-3111
• Report things that need to be fixed, or submit other requests via Scottsdale EZ
• Traffic Restrictions Map - We update this map daily to include most road improvement projects. Stay in the loop for Pima Freeway construction.
• Brush and Bulk Schedule
• Scottsdale Weather