NE Valley Times

Scottsdale recently hosted a "Scaling Citizen Engagement Readiness Challenge Workshop" as part of its recognition as a 2022 Smart Cities Readiness Challenge winner. The event, held on April 6, included presentations at SkySong and Old Town. Discussions focused on innovation district indicators such as volume, character, variety, vitality, and relevance. Potential projects for the Old Town and SkySong areas were identified, including sound mitigation, wayfinding, sustainability, public safety, and economic development.

In sports news, tickets are now available for the inaugural Pac-12 Baseball Tournament set to begin on May 25 at Scottsdale Stadium.

The Scottsdale Gallery Association is hosting the final Gold Palette ArtWalk of the season titled "Spring into Art." This event will take place from 6:30-9 p.m. on Thursday, April 14 in the Old Town Arts District.

Adaptive Services is organizing a movie night featuring "Space Jam: A New Legacy" on Friday, April 15 at 8102 E. Jackrabbit Road. This free event requires registration due to limited space.

Scottsdale has scheduled various activities for Earth Week from April 22-29. These include road cleanups and tree giveaways among other events aimed at promoting environmental awareness.

The Scottsdale Public Library is showcasing the Sister Cities Association’s Young Artist and Authors Showcase until April 30 at Civic Center Library. The theme this year is “Generation Rescue: Sustainable Water for All.”

The Scottsdale Jazz Festival will return to Old Town Scottsdale on April 30 with performances by Jessie McGuire and other artists.

Vista del Camino has completed renovations of its playground and basketball court through the city’s Capital Improvement Program. Additionally, library attendance has increased since full restoration of hours in January.

The city is seeking public input on updates to the Old Town Scottsdale Character Area Plan and Zoning Ordinance via an online tour available on their website.

Road closures are planned for maintenance work on the Arizona Canal bridge from April 17 through April 22 along Scottsdale Road at Camelback during nighttime hours.

Residents are encouraged to help prevent wildfires by removing Globe Chamomile plants which pose a fire risk when dried out in summer heat.

Pima Traditional School recently donated over 800 pounds of food to Vista del Camino following a school competition that rewarded Mrs. Mendoza’s third-grade class with a pizza party for their efforts.

Finally, Maricopa County continues tracking COVID-19 cases with updated numbers available for review.