NE Valley Times

The Scottsdale City Council is set to discuss and potentially adopt amendments to the vacation rental code during its meeting on October 25. The city played a significant role in the creation of Arizona Senate Bill 1168, which grants local authorities more control over short-term rentals. A draft ordinance was recently reviewed by the council, and after further input, revised amendments will be considered for adoption.

Residents are invited to provide feedback on the draft Sustainability Plan at workshops scheduled for October 25 and October 27. Each session has a cap of 40 participants to ensure effective interaction.

Upcoming full closures of Loop 101 have been announced for late October and early November. These closures will affect segments from Pima Road/Princess Drive to State Route 51, with detours available via Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Pinnacle Peak Road.

Health officials are cautioning about a potential "triple threat" this fall with COVID-19, RSV, and influenza circulating simultaneously. Vaccinations remain a key strategy in preventing severe illness from these viruses.

A series of public meetings are scheduled in Scottsdale, including special sessions of the City Council on October 25 and various commission meetings throughout the week.

Cultural events include an exhibition at the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art featuring works by Black artists from The Singer Collection. The exhibit runs until February 12, 2023. Additionally, Scottsdale Library's Hometown Happy Hour series continues with events planned through December.

Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West will host a program on Paul Calle’s art on October 27. Meanwhile, seniors can celebrate Dia de los Muertos at Granite Reef Senior Center on October 28.

Scottsdale Parks and Recreation invites families to "Family Night at the Pumpkin Patch" events on October 28 and October 29. The Fall Festival returns on October 29 at Eldorado Park with free admission.

Canal Convergence celebrates its tenth anniversary from November 4-13 at Scottsdale Waterfront with light-based public art installations and performances.

Other activities include a senior center Arts and Crafts Fair on November 5, library cardholder appreciation event also on November 5, ongoing Dia de los Muertos festivities through November 2, McDowell Sonoran Preserve Month celebrations, Halloween Spook-Track-ula event through October end, weekly ArtWalks every Thursday evening, Old Town Farmers Market every Saturday morning through June, and Second Saturdays @SMoCA family art activities monthly.

Prescription Drug Take Back events occur on October 29 as part of a national initiative to safely dispose of medications. ADOT hosts a virtual meeting about Loop 101 improvements between Princess Drive and Shea Boulevard on November 2.

Neighborhood College offers educational programs throughout November covering history topics like “'Til Death Do Us Part” or HOA-related issues such as “Top Ten Reasons Boards Get Sued.”

The city encourages participation in holiday programs like Adopt-a-Senior or Adopt-a-Family to support those in need during the festive season.

Finally, residents should be aware of phone scams impersonating police calls demanding payments; any such incidents should be reported immediately using non-emergency contact numbers provided by local authorities.