NE Valley Times

The city of Scottsdale is inviting nominations for its annual Scottsdale Salutes program, which honors local veterans and military service members. In November, light pole banners featuring these individuals will be displayed in Old Town for two weeks. Eligible nominees include veterans, active-duty service members, and members of the National Guard and reserves who live in Scottsdale or have significant ties to the community. Nominations are due by Friday, Sept. 27, with those selected being honored at a special reception.

The Scottsdale Veterans Advisory Commission initiated the recognition program to raise awareness of veterans' contributions within the community.

Mayor David D. Ortega is hosting a Constitution Day Contest to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17, 1797. Participants can submit essays, artwork, original songs or acts, or podcasts by 5 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4. Prizes will be awarded across various categories and age groups.

Chaparral Road has reopened following work that began in May on a new pedestrian underpass along the Indian Bend multiuse path under Chaparral Road. Some lane closures remain as project completion is expected in early 2025.

Public meetings scheduled for the week of Sept. 9 include a City Council Special Meeting at 4 p.m., Tuesday; City Council Regular Meeting at 5 p.m., Tuesday; PSPRS Joint Fire and Police Local Board Meeting at 9 a.m., Thursday; Development Review Board at 1 p.m., Thursday; Human Services Advisory Commission at 5 p.m., Thursday; and Scottsdale Housing Agency Governing Board at 6 p.m., Thursday.

Upcoming events include the Arabian National Breeder finals from Sept. 11-14 at WestWorld and Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market from Sept. 13-15 also at WestWorld.

The September Civil War Roundtable features Robert D. Jenkins Sr.’s lecture on “The Cassville Affairs and the Failed Confederate Strategy in the Atlanta Campaign” on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Scottsdale Civic Center Library.

Arizona Restaurant Week runs from Sept. 20-29 showcasing local chefs with special menus across participating restaurants.

Rewind Night will celebrate the '70s from 6-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, on Scottsdale Civic Center with various activities including live music and food trucks.

Ongoing events include weekly ArtWalks every Thursday evening and various activities hosted by Scottsdale’s Museum of the West among others.

Club SAR has extended its Saturday hours to operate from 8 a.m.-4 p.m., offering fitness classes and facilities for all levels of fitness enthusiasts.

The next “Shred It” event will take place from 7-10 a.m., Saturday, Sept.14 at Scottsdale Police Department District One location with services costing $5 per bag or box.

Scottsdale Police Department commemorates National Forensic Science Week from Sept.15-21 honoring forensic science professionals’ contributions to public safety through intelligence-led policing efforts.

ADOT advises drivers about overnight closures as part of Loop101 Pima Freeway improvements affecting Princess Drive/Pima Road nightly until late September alongside other road restrictions until fall next year as part of ongoing projects aimed to enhance traffic flow between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive/Pima Road areas.

Scottsdale was ranked sixth best place to retire nationwide according to WalletHub's comparison based on affordability activities quality life healthcare metrics despite lower affordability ratings city scored high overall driven largely strong performances other key metrics provided senior centers programs services contributing higher living standards retirees community

This week's job highlight is Code Inspector I role focusing enforcing city code investigating short-term rentals conducting field inspections identifying property maintenance public nuisances zoning signs housing health safety violations This position offers flexible schedule potential competitive benefits supportive working environment

For more information visit city's website contact City Call Center report issues via Scottsdale EZ check Traffic Restrictions Map updated weekly keep track ongoing road improvement projects