NE Valley Times

Scottsdale is set to commemorate Women's History Month with an event featuring Collette V. Smith, the NFL's first African American female coach. The event will take place at 5 p.m. on March 21 at the Indigenous Cultural Center at Scottsdale Community College.

The Scottsdale Family ArtsFest will celebrate student creativity this weekend with performances and demonstrations. The festival runs from 4-6 p.m. on March 24 and continues from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on March 25 at the ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center.

Phase one of Indian Bend Wash lakes and irrigation repairs has begun, starting with Eldorado Park Pond's rehabilitation. This project was funded by Scottsdale voters in the 2019 Bond Election.

Several public meetings are scheduled, including the Audit Committee and Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee on March 20, and others throughout the week.

The Cactus Classic reining event continues through Saturday at WestWorld of Scottsdale, drawing attention due to its association with popular TV shows like "Yellowstone."

Civil War historian Eric Wittenberg will speak about Union cavalry operations at the Battle of Chickamauga during a lecture hosted by the Scottsdale Civil War Roundtable on March 21.

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park’s “Exclusively Little” event offers information for families about summer camps and education options on March 25.

A special event honoring Vietnam veterans will be held on National Vietnam Veterans Day, March 29, at the Scottsdale Civic Center.

Arizona Bike Week returns to WestWorld from March 29-April 2, offering entertainment for motorcycle enthusiasts and music fans.

On March 30, a free event honoring Cesar Chavez will take place at the Civic Center Library Auditorium, featuring Bill Barquin as a speaker.

McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park's Tents by the Tracks camping event is scheduled for April 1-2.

Ongoing events include Spring Training games featuring the San Francisco Giants and Sun & Sounds music sessions through late March.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance professionals offer free tax preparation services until April 13 at Vista del Camino.

A program aiding those with hearing loss begins in April at Granite Reef Senior Center, hosted by Arizona State University faculty and students.

Scottsdale has been recognized as a diversity partner by Paradise Valley Community College. Will Zhou was acknowledged as a Diversity Champion alongside Jackie Johnson during an award reception for their work promoting inclusivity within the city.

Scottsdale encourages local shopping to keep revenue within the community, highlighting that $43 of every $100 spent locally stays in Scottsdale. Residents are reminded to replace smoke alarms every ten years for safety reasons as snake sightings increase with rising temperatures. The city also announced an opening for Court Clerk I to support court operations with clerical duties.