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Scottsdale Update – Jan. 13, 2025

Jan 14, 2025, 10:00 AM by Office of Communications
Scottsdale news for the week of Jan. 13.

HEADLINE NEWS

Scottsdale’s 2025 Mayor and City Council Inauguration takes place Jan. 14. The event begins at 3 p.m. in the Virginia G. Piper Theater at the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second St.

Join us to begin a new chapter in Scottsdale as newly elected Mayor Lisa Borowsky and City Council members Jan Dubauskas, Adam Kwasman and Maryann McAllen take their oaths of office.

The event is free and open to the public, with seating available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Scottsdale Fire Department officially dedicated its newly modernized and expanded training facility. Marking a significant step for public safety training in Scottsdale and the region, the facility includes three separate burn towers and rescue training buildings, outside training areas for hazardous materials and aircraft fire fighting, classrooms and training auditorium, and a fire station environment.

The $18.3 million project is part of three voter-approved bond initiatives focused on modernizing Scottsdale’s fire and police training facilities. The upgrades are part of a broader effort to enhance public safety and provide state-of-the-art training for all personnel – the first fire academy class of 36 cadets began their training today.

The facility is located at 911 N. Stadem Drive, Tempe.

Scottsdale Civic Center Library earned Yelp’s "People Love Us" Award. The award is for businesses and organizations with outstanding ratings and reviews from the Yelp community. This award underscores the library’s commitment to providing exceptional service, programs and resources to the Scottsdale community.

Learn more.

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:

Week of Jan. 20 – 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

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

Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West 10th Anniversary Celebration. On Jan. 15, Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West (Western Spirit), will be celebrating its 10th anniversary with a full year of events and unveilings. Explore the museum and learn more about its expansion, which is currently in progress and scheduled for completion in late 2025.

Made possible thanks to a $12 million charitable gift from Louis “Buzz” Sands IV, the expansion will add 12,000 square feet of new space with multiple galleries.

Learn more.

Honor the history and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during Community Celebrating Diversity’s 31st annual MLK celebration dinner. Scottsdale’s celebration includes nationally renowned speakers representing a myriad of diversity perspectives. This year’s featured speaker is best-selling author and former politician Bakari Sellers.

  • 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 at The Fieldhouse at Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Road

Learn more.

Scottsdale Western Week activities take place Jan. 25-Feb. 2. Every year, Western Week stokes the embers of our rich heritage and ensures our western legacy glows as brightly as it did a century ago. The celebration includes:

  • Arizona Indian Festival
  • Gold Palette ArtWalk
  • Parade del Sol Parade
  • Pony Express
  • Trail’s End Festival

Learn more about these events.

Ongoing:

Get more events information.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Neighborhood College: Rentals, animals and disabilities – what you need to know. This session is for community managers and board members of homeowners’ associations and condominium communities. Everyone is invited to learn more about their rights and responsibilities regarding federal, state and local fair housing laws. Certificates of attendance will be given at the end of the class.

  • 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the Community Design Studio, 7506 E. Indian School Road

Learn more and register.

Neighborhood College: Policy governance. Tired of the three-hour board meeting? Do you desire a more streamlined method of operating the homeowner’s association and conducting board business? Policy governance may be for you. This seminar will discuss the benefits of implementing the policy governance form of homeowner association operation and provide practical tips on how to effectuate it.

  • 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Community Design Studio, 7506 E. Indian School Road

Learn more and register.

Maricopa County Free Vaccination Event. Maricopa County Public Health is providing free vaccines in Building 9 at the Paiute Neighborhood Center.

  • 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, Jan. 16 at 6535 E. Osborn Road

The following vaccines are limited in supply and subject to availability:

For ages 6 months and older:

  • COVID-19
  • Flu

For adults 19 and older:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • TDAP (Tetanus)
  • MMR

For questions about vaccines call the CARES Center at 602-506-6767.

FYI

Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Half-Marathon. Scottsdale Road will be closed between McDowell Road and Main Street from 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 19. Traffic will be restricted on McDowell Road from 64th St. to Scottsdale Road during the same timeframe. Road closures and restriction times are subject to change and will be removed when the last runner clears the course.

This year’s event will start and end at Tempe Beach Park. A 5K event will be held on Saturday morning, Jan. 18 in Tempe. Please plan ahead to avoid traffic restrictions and delays near the racecourse. Visit the event website for complete event information and to download a course map.

Traffic restrictions begin at the intersection of Scottsdale Road and Dynamite Boulevar. Starting this month, crews will be working in the Scottsdale Road and Dynamite Boulevard. intersection to install or relocate several water pipelines. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction with no left turns permitted at the intersection, and traffic control will change periodically to accommodate the work location in the intersection.

During construction, lane reductions and turn restrictions will be in place, as needed, to shift traffic away from the work zone. Speed limits will be reduced near the work zone. Please obey traffic signage as it is placed for the safety of residents, travelers and construction crews. Watch this project preview or visit the project website to learn more.

Job of the Week: WestWorld Customer Service Representative. This essential role will be the welcoming presence for RV guests, ensuring they receive top-tier service and support during their stay. Responsibilities include assisting visitors with check-ins and inquiries, processing payments, reconciling accounts and maintaining accurate records for RV reservations and services. This role helps create a positive experience for guests while supporting the operations of WestWorld’s RV facilities.

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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