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Things to do: Scottsdale Fashion Square Back-to-School Style Event Aug. 3
With a hip hop throwback theme like “Bust a Move,” this year’s Back-to-School Style Event at Scottsdale Fashion Square on Saturday, Aug. 3, promises plenty of high-energy excitement. While checking out the latest trends (some inspired by 80s and 90s nostalgia, of course), students and families will find all the inspiration they need to make this school year a big hit.
Personal Practitioners AZ Announces Use of Objective ADHD Testing Technology for Diagnosis and Treatment
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jul 26, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Personal Practitioners today announces its adoption of QbTest, an objective ADHD test providing clinicians with measurable data for unbiased decision-making and support. The test, created by the global leader in ADHD testing, Qbtech, is the first FDA-cleared solution to aid clinicians when diagnosing and treating ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults.
The Shops at Gainey Ranch add two new restaurants
The Shops at Gainey Ranch, nestled along the north side of Doubletree Ranch Road, has completed renovations on the 30,591 square foot shopping center featuring a new light-colored exterior, black awnings and ironwork, and refreshed signage. In addition, the new Corso Italia Restaurant & Market and el Carbón Mexican Eatery are now open.
Valley native turned Broadway star returns home for 2-night concert at ASU
Nick Cartell, an ASU graduate, is playing the lead role in the Broadway show Les Misérables. Cartell is from Scottsdale, Arizona and is about to release his new album, “A Thousand Spotlights.” In celebration, he is returning home for a two-night concert at ASU Kerr Cultural Center.
17 Fun Things to Do in Phoenix and Scottsdale This Month
Aug. 3-4 It’s going to get loud! Your favorite monster trucks, including Mega Wrex, Tiger Shark, Boneshaker, Bigfoot and the all-new Gunkster, will crush cars in this family-friendly event. There will also be a laser light show, dance parties, giveaways and a special appearance by the car-eating, fire-breathing, transforming robot Megasaurus. Check the website for ticket prices and showtimes. Desert Diamond Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale, (623) 772-3200, desertdiamondarena.com.
Scottsdale unveils new public art Raintree Drive and Hayden Road
A new public artwork by internationally recognized artist Phillip K. Smith III has joined the Scottsdale Public Art Permanent Collection. “TRI-HEX-CIRC” is a vertical, painted steel
Kiwanis Major Projects Committee grants $200,000 to two local organizations
The Kiwanis Major Projects Committee (the Committee), a project-based committee formed by the Kiwanis Club of Carefree, is pleased to announce the awarding of two grants totaling $200,000 to the Desert Hills Community School of Music and the Holland Community Center. “After receiving so many deserving applications, we were proud...
Old Town shop offers kids a rocky way to learn
Gaea Rare – known for its rare crystals, antiquities, fossils, and unique home décor for adults – is now adding kids to its fanbase. Marie Ralston, founder and owner of the Scottsdale shop, has added a Kids Treasure Room, which she said is inspired by her desert explorations with her children.
Circle K, nonprofit team up on emergency kits
Police officers know that seconds count in an emergency and having the tools readily available on hand makes saving the life just that important. That’s why the nonprofit Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association (ALECA), partnered last week with Circle K at the chain’s Tempe headquarters to pack life-saving kits that would “stop the bleed” during emergencies for officers, victims, perpetrators, and K-9 dogs.
Thunderstorm warning issued for Maricopa County
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Maricopa County starting at 3:03 p.m. July 26. The warning expires at 3:45 p.m. July 26. A severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles northeast of Roosevelt, moving south at 10 mph; 60 mph wind gusts and penny-size hail were predicted. ...
Alabama man pleads guilty to sending violent online messages to Arizona election workers
An Alabama man pleaded guilty Thursday to sending violent messages to Maricopa County election workers during the state's 2022 primary elections. Between Aug. 2, 2022, to Aug. 4, 2022, 60-year-old Brian Ogstad of Cullman, Alabama, sent multiple threatening direct messages to an Instagram account maintained by Maricopa County Elections, according to the U.S....
Maricopa County invests more than $130K in dark-sky discovery center and other projects
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors approved more than $130,000 in funding this week. The largest portion of that money, about $100,000, will go toward the International Dark Sky Discovery Center in Fountain Hills. The county board’s Vice Chairman Thomas Galvin said the center teaches Maricopa County residents about the importance of dark skies for humans, animals and plants.
The haves and have-nots of Arizona rainfall this week
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — It’s been a stormy week in Arizona, and we wanted to see just how much rain fell in the Valley. For the past week, rainfall totals from the Maricopa County Flood Control District paint a picture of haves and have-nots. Around the Phoenix Metro area, seven-day rainfall totals (as of Friday morning) show amounts generally between 0.10″ and 0.25″ of rainfall.
Coping with Phoenix's extreme heat: Why kids are more prone to heat illness
Heat envelops our lives in Arizona's Sonoran Desert. How does it define us? A fundamental element of living in the Valley in 2024 is air conditioning. Most people could not survive here without it. When it goes out in the summer, it can be an emergency. ...
Crash on I-10 in West Valley leaves 1 dead
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — One person is dead after a crash on Interstate 10 between Buckeye and Goodyear early Friday morning, officials with the Arizona Department of Public Safety said. The crash was reported shortly before 3:50 a.m. at milepost 123 near Perryville. Only one vehicle was involved in...
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