NE Valley Times

Chaparral Road will be closed at the Indian Bend Wash, just east of Hayden Road, from June 3 to September 1. The project aims to create a new pedestrian underpass along the Indian Bend multiuse path on the east side of Hayden Road under Chaparral Road. This addition is expected to reduce bike and pedestrian traffic across Chaparral Road, thereby increasing safety and allowing more green light time for vehicles. Work will occur from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, with occasional night and weekend work necessary for waterline installation.

The Indian Bend Wash multiuse path on the east side of Hayden Road is also closed. Path access is available on the west side of Hayden Road between Camelback and Jackrabbit roads.

As temperatures rise, Scottsdale Fire Department focuses on reducing wildfire risks by targeting natural fire fuels in north Scottsdale. Brush patrol crews provide quick responses to fires, assessing neighborhoods for wildfire risk. Residents receiving door tags or postcards have hazardous vegetation that needs removal.

The "Ready, Set, Go!" program emphasizes preparation for emergencies requiring evacuation. Residents should always be in "Ready" mode by protecting homes from wildfire or flood risks and having critical items packed for quick departure. If instructed to be "Set," residents should determine safe routes out of their neighborhood and region and consider pre-packing vehicles with necessary items. If evacuation is advised, residents should promptly "Go!"

June Days begins as a monthlong celebration featuring various activities in Old Town Scottsdale, including wine tastings, art exhibits, crafting workshops, live performances, and family-oriented outings.

Highlights include:

- Breakfast at the Market: Saturdays from 7-10 a.m., featuring breakfast food, artisan vendors, and live music.

- Printmaking for Tweens: A free workshop for kids aged 8-12 led by Scottsdale Artists School artists.

- June Days Gold Palette ArtWalk: An event with live music and refreshments as visitors stroll through galleries featuring summertime-themed art.

The city seeks a resident to serve on the Development Review Board (DRB), which reviews architectural designs and plans for commercial development and residential subdivisions. Applicants must have professional experience in design, architecture or development. Interested residents can apply by June 14.

Public meetings scheduled for the week of June 3 include City Council meetings on Tuesday, Veterans Advisory Commission meeting on Wednesday, Board of Adjustment meeting on Wednesday evening, McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission meeting on Thursday evening, and Historic Preservation Commission meeting also on Thursday evening.

Upcoming events include:

- A discussion by Hip Historian Marshall Shore on Arizona’s LGBTQ+ history.

- Summer movie matinees at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West.

- The National Reined Cow Horse Association Western Derby at WestWorld.

- Free Saturday Summer Camp at Vista del Camino.

Ongoing events include McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park's Summer Concert Series every Sunday evening through June 23; Scottsdale ArtWalk every Thursday evening; Old Town Scottsdale's Farmers Market every Saturday morning in June; events at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts; McDowell Sonoran Conservancy events; and Scottsdale Sister Cities events.

Programs such as the library’s annual Summer Reading Challenge begin June 1 to encourage reading among all ages. Civic Center Library’s Kids Café provides free lunches to children up to age 18 from noon to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Construction updates include ongoing work near north Scottsdale intersections by Maricopa County Department of Transportation until May 31; Loop 101 frontage road restrictions until early June as part of ADOT’s improvement project; repaving along Scottsdale Road intersections until May 30 as part of pavement preservation efforts.

Scottsdale Water was recognized by AZ Water Association Awards for excellence in water resource management. Notable recognitions include “Large Water Distribution System of the Year” and “Small Treatment Plant Supervisor of the Year.”

Former Olympian Kaylin Keller attended Arcadia High School in Scottsdale before competing in swimming events at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. She retired from swimming in 2008 due to a medical condition but later served as an Olympic commentator.