NE Valley Times

A wildland fire erupted in north Scottsdale on Thursday, Sept. 12, prompting a large-scale response from the Scottsdale Fire Department and regional fire agencies. Despite the rapid spread of the fire, no homes or lives were lost due to coordinated efforts. The fire scorched 1,008 acres, including 87 acres of previously burned land from 2023’s Diamond Fire.

In November, the city will pay tribute to veterans through its annual Scottsdale Salutes program. Light pole banners featuring local veterans and military service members will be displayed in Old Town for two weeks. All veterans, active-duty service members, and members of the National Guard and reserves who live in Scottsdale or have substantial ties to the community are eligible for nomination. Nominations must be submitted by Friday, Sept. 27. Those selected will be honored at a special community reception in November.

The Scottsdale Salutes recognition program was initiated by the Scottsdale Veterans Advisory Commission, a group of seven residents appointed by the City Council to advise on veterans’ issues and raise awareness of veterans’ contributions within the community.

Several public meetings are scheduled for the week of Sept. 23:

- City Council Special Meeting: 4 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24

- Neighborhood Advisory Regular Meeting: 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25

- Planning Commission Regular Meeting: 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 25

- Human Services Advisory Commission Regular Meeting: 5 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 26

Residents can learn about city issues and projects by attending these meetings.

The Granite Reef Senior Center is hosting Bagels and Banter from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. every Wednesday for seniors to enjoy breakfast and conversation.

Family Play Time at the Scottsdale Family Resource Center offers parents and caregivers an opportunity to explore and play with their children (ages infant – Pre-K) in a safe indoor environment from 10 –11:30 a.m., Thursdays and Fridays.

Ongoing events include:

- Scottsdale ArtWalk every Thursday evening.

- Various events at the Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts.

- Activities hosted by McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.

- Events at Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West.

- Programs organized by Scottsdale Sister Cities.

A city Career Fair will take place from 10 a.m.-noon on Tuesday, Sept. 24 at Granite Reef Senior Center with local employers such as BMO Bank, Chick-fil-A, City of Scottsdale among others ready to hire.

Applications are open for Arizona Small Business Digital Academy until Friday, Sept. 27.

The Mental Health Matters Arizona Conference is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 28 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m at ASU Sky Song Campus with various sessions covering mental health topics.

The Neighborhood Enhancement Grant Program offers assistance in maintaining non-HOA neighborhoods in Scottsdale with eligible projects including landscape maintenance and neighborhood signage improvements.

ADOT advises drivers of upcoming restrictions along Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard from Friday night on Sept. 27 until Monday morning on Sept.30 as part of its project to add lanes and improve interchanges on Loop101 between Shea Boulevard and Princess Drive/Pima Road.

The city has announced an opening for an Accounting Department Manager responsible for overseeing several operations within city's accounting functions.