Good morning, Scottsdale. Highs stay near 98 today and 99 Friday, with no rain expected.
- 🎓 SUSD college and career fair runs Saturday. Students and families can compare college, training, and career paths at Civic Center Library.
- 📚 Five Scottsdale library programs are scheduled Thursday, Sept. 24. The schedule includes tech help, storytimes, an art workshop, and a Route 66 talk.
- 🏫 SUSD families weigh two possible school closures. Many speakers favored closing Copper Ridge and Laguna Prep to minimize student disruption.
- 🌉 North Scottsdale bridge plans draw council attention. The Thompson Peak Parkway proposal is expected to return in November.
- 🎟️ Four regional events are scheduled Thursday, Sept. 24. Tempe, Mesa, and Phoenix have music, theater, and basketball.
SUSD college and career fair Saturday
SUSD students and families can compare college, training, and career options Saturday at Civic Center Library without paying admission.
Key facts:
- When: Saturday, Sept. 26, at 10 AM.
- Where: Scottsdale Civic Center Library.
- Who: SUSD students and families.
- What: A free districtwide fair covering colleges, career paths, and training programs.
- Hosts: SUSD, Scottsdale Public Library, and Scottsdale Career Services.
With five SUSD high schools serving a city that stretches roughly 31 miles from south to north, the fair puts multiple post-graduation paths in one place. The fair is open to SUSD students and families. Younger students can start comparing four-year colleges, training programs, and career options before deadlines arrive.
What to watch: Check the SUSD event listing for schedule or participant updates.
Thursday, Sept. 24, at the libraries
Thursday morning
💻 Free device help at Via Linda Senior Center. Library volunteers offer 15-to-30-minute help sessions for computers, tablets, and smartphones Thursday, Sept. 24, at 10 AM. Bring the device and any needed passwords. Registration is not required. Details.
👶 Baby Cuddles starts at Arabian Library Thursday, Sept. 24, at 10 AM. The 20-minute program uses songs, rhymes, movement, and board books for children through age two. Space is limited, with places available 30 minutes before the start. Details.
🎵 Books 2 Boogie starts at Civic Center Library Thursday, Sept. 24, at 10 AM. Children through age five can join a 30-minute session built around music, movement, and language. Space is limited. Details.
Thursday afternoon
🎨 Scottsdale Artists’ School hosts an adult workshop at Appaloosa Library. The 90-minute session begins Thursday, Sept. 24, at 1 PM and is designed for beginners or adults refreshing their skills. Participation is capped at 20 people. Details.
🛣️ A Route 66 conversation begins at Via Linda Senior Center Thursday, Sept. 24, at 1 PM. Phoenix Art Museum master docent Marcia Ruddock leads the presentation. Details.
Around Scottsdale
🌉 City Council is examining a Thompson Peak Parkway bridge. The North Scottsdale proposal is expected to return in November, giving drivers who use the corridor a road decision to watch. Details.
🏠 Typical Scottsdale rent is about $2,126 a month. That is up 2% over the past year. Details.
From the schools
🏫 SUSD families discussed closing Copper Ridge and Laguna Prep. At the Tuesday, Sept. 22, public hearing, many speakers favored those two campuses because that option would affect the fewest students. No final closure decision was reported in the item. Details.
Around the Valley
A few Thursday-night picks beyond Scottsdale proper:
🎸 The Green plays Marquee Theatre in Tempe Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 PM. It is the closest of tonight’s regional concert picks. Tickets.
🎶 Get The Led Out plays Mesa Arts Center Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7:30 PM. The Led Zeppelin tribute gets the full Ikeda Theater room for one night. Tickets.
🏀 Phoenix Mercury faces the Las Vegas Aces Thursday, Sept. 24. The single-game matchup is at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. Tickets.
🎭 Les Misérables plays Phoenix Theatre Thursday, Sept. 24, at 1:30 PM. The Stephenson Theatre performance is the afternoon option among the regional picks. Tickets.