Good morning, Scottsdale.
A well conversion aims to add drinking water capacity
Scottsdale is converting a well to increase groundwater capacity, a project aimed at strengthening the city’s long-term drinking water supply, according to an October 12 report from 12News.
Key facts
- The work: Convert a well to add groundwater capacity.
- The location: Near a Superfund site, a federally designated environmental cleanup area.
- The purpose: Improve the city’s ability to supply drinking water over the long term.
The report’s summary does not give a completion date, project cost, or amount of added capacity. It also does not identify a change to household water service or bills.
What to watch: the conversion schedule and how much additional water the well will provide. Read the 12News report.
Scottsdale notebook
✍️ One-on-one writing feedback Tuesday. Writer-in-residence Katrina Shawver offers half-hour virtual appointments October 13 through Scottsdale Public Library. Sessions cover questions, feedback, and writing guidance. Appointment details.
💬 English practice at two library branches. Tuesday, October 13 brings an intermediate-level class to Civic Center Library on Drinkwater at 10 AM and beginning conversation practice to Mustang Library on 90th Street at 10:30 AM. The Civic Center class covers listening, reading, speaking, and writing; Mustang focuses on conversation. Intermediate class. Beginning conversation.
📚 Storytime at Arabian Library. Children ages two and three have a 30-minute session Tuesday, October 13, at 10 AM on McDowell Mountain Ranch Road. Space is limited; the listing directs families to see staff 30 minutes before the program. Storytime details.
🎶 Desert Mountain HS lists a choir festival October 19. The school calendar does not include a performance time or location in the available listing. Check the school calendar for details.
The week ahead
Saturday, October 17
🌮 AZ Taco Fest starts at 11 AM at Salt River Fields. The venue is at 7555 N. Pima Road, in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, across Pima Road from Scottsdale. The listing includes multiple dates; ticket options and admission details are on the event page. Tickets.
Sunday, October 18
🎭 “See Jane Run: An Indo Story” plays ASU Kerr at 2 PM. The theater performance is at 6110 N. Scottsdale Road, giving the weekend calendar an afternoon option. Tickets.
🎸 Foreigner plays the pool at Talking Stick Resort at 8 PM. The rock show is at 9800 E. Talking Stick Way in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. This is a Salt River stop, not an Old Town venue. Tickets.
Next week
🎨 SMoCA hosts a sound bath Thursday, October 22, at 7 PM. “Glow Up @SMoCA” brings an evening sound-bath program to the museum at Civic Center. Event details.
🎉 Scottsdale Día de los Muertos Fiestas is listed for October 24 at Civic Center. A start time is not included in the supplied listing. Program details.
Around the Valley
Three concert options beyond Scottsdale for the start of the week. All times are Arizona time.
🎤 Chris Isaak plays Celebrity Theatre Tuesday, October 13, at 7 PM. A Phoenix concert option for an early-week night out, with Isaak topping the bill. Tickets.
🎵 Role Model brings “Chuck On Tour” to Arizona Financial Theatre tonight. The pop show starts Monday, October 12, at 7:30 PM in Phoenix. A same-day option for pop fans with an open evening. Tickets.
🎸 Staind marks 25 years of “Break the Cycle” Tuesday, October 13. The anniversary tour stops at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre in Phoenix at 6 PM. The tour marks the 25th anniversary of ‘Break the Cycle.’ This venue is separate from Talking Stick Resort in Salt River. Tickets.