Most city offices and facilities in Scottsdale will be closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Trash and recycling collection services will continue as scheduled, with residents advised to place containers out by 5 a.m. on the day of collection or the night before.
Scottsdale’s annual Veterans Day Commemoration is set for Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the City Hall Memorial Lawn, located at 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd. The event is free and open to the public without registration. It will include remarks from local leaders and a keynote address by Air Force veteran Mario Valencia, who will share his experience as a survivor of the 1995 Khobar Towers attack in Saudi Arabia.
On the evening of Nov. 11 at Cattle Track Arts Compound (6105 N. Cattle Track Road), historian and U.S. Air Force veteran Joan Fudala will present “Remembering World War II: Scottsdale’s Military Bases, Home Front and Veterans — 80 Years Later.” The presentation begins at 7 p.m., with limited seating available on a first-come basis.
The Canal Convergence event continues through Nov. 16 at the Scottsdale Waterfront, featuring light-based public art installations focused on performance art, interactive works, workshops, tours, live music, and dance.
Due to upcoming events such as Every Woman’s Marathon, access to Scottsdale Civic Center will be restricted between Nov. 10–17. Limited access is available from Nov. 10–12 via north side east/west points; full closure occurs from Nov. 13–16; limited access resumes on Nov. 17 as equipment is removed.
Public meetings scheduled for the week of Nov. 10 include:
– Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting: Monday, Nov. 10 at 5 p.m.
– Council Subcommittee on Community Safety Regular Meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m.
– Library Board Regular Meeting: Wednesday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m.
– PSPRS Fire Local Board Regular Meeting: Thursday, Nov. 13 at 9 a.m.
Meetings for the following week include City Council and various commission sessions starting Monday, Nov. 17.
Upcoming activities include Scottsdazzle—a month-long holiday celebration beginning with the Jingle & Jazz Tree Lighting Spectacular on Saturday, Nov. 29—and weekly ArtWalks showcasing over one hundred galleries every Thursday evening.
Ongoing programs feature performances at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and events hosted by McDowell Sonoran Conservancy and Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West.
Neighborhood College offers an HOA/Condominium Board Roundtable for board members only on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 1–2 p.m., while a class titled “Backing Up Your Data” takes place that same day at Civic Center Library starting at 5 p.m.
The deadline for nominations for Sustainable Scottsdale Awards has been extended to November 21; these awards recognize individuals and organizations contributing to sustainability efforts in Scottsdale.
Residents are encouraged to participate in the Safe Streets Scottsdale questionnaire online until November 15 to provide input on transportation safety strategies aimed at reducing severe crashes and supporting safe travel across all modes of transport.
A public information workshop regarding updates to the Scottsdale Airport Master Plan is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 13 from 5–6:30 p.m., offering community members an opportunity to review proposed improvements and provide feedback.
Scottsdale Parks & Recreation is hiring a Grounds & Sports Fields Maintenance Technician for Chaparral Park; details about this position are available online.
Recent online features highlight behind-the-scenes work by Scottsdale’s Fleet team outfitting police vehicles; ongoing upgrades in city parks funded by Prop.490 approved in July; and insights into night shift patrols with Scottsdale Police Department.
