NE Valley Times

Mayor David Ortega's 2022 State of the City video is set to premiere soon. In anticipation, residents can enjoy highlights from Scottsdale's activities in 2021 through a retrospective look at the city's social engagements.

Registration for Scottsdale Parks and Recreation spring programs has commenced for residents. Non-residents can begin registering on March 1. The programs, scheduled for April and May, include swim lessons, youth activities, and adult programs.

In COVID-19 updates, Maricopa County continues to track cases since January 22, 2020. Efforts are ongoing to make testing and vaccinations more accessible. Vincere Cancer Center offers free COVID-19 testing at Granite Reef Senior Center on Fridays and Mustang Library on Wednesdays. Free vaccine events will be held at Eldorado Park Community Center on March 14 and Horizon Community Center on March 11.

The Scottsdale Gallery Association will host the Native Spirit Gold Palette ArtWalk on March 3 in Old Town Arts District. Additionally, a Persian New Year Festival will take place along the Scottsdale Waterfront on March 5.

WestWorld will host the Sun Circuit from March 5-13, featuring American Quarter Horse Association events. The Parada del Sol Rodeo follows from March 10-13 with various rodeo competitions.

The Civil War Round Table lecture series continues with Dr. Brooks Simpson discussing "Lincoln, Grant and the Summer of 1864" on March 15 at Scottsdale Civic Center Library.

The city’s Career Fair is scheduled for March 10 at Vista del Camino, offering job seekers opportunities to enhance their interview skills and network with employers.

Scottsdale Spring Break Camps start on March 14, providing enrichment experiences for children during spring break.

The Sister Cities Association is hosting its Young Artist and Authors Showcase under the theme "Generation Rescue: Sustainable Water for All." Entries are accepted until March 10 at Scottsdale Civic Center Library.

Scottsdale Police Department invites those interested in becoming communications dispatchers to a virtual open house with sessions available on March 1 and March 3.

Lastly, input is sought for updates to Old Town Scottsdale Character Area Plan & Zoning Ordinance with sessions planned for discussion on various topics including open space provision and building height regulations.