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Friday, March 6th, 2026
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Family Promise of Greater Phoenix will host its fifth annual Wines Around the World fundraiser on March 27 at The Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch in Scottsdale, featuring global wine tastings, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, dinner, and silent and live auctions to raise over $400,000 for 750 families. Scottsdale Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Scottsdale Philharmonic will perform “A Rhapsody of Passion and Elegance” on Sunday, March 22 at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church (6300 E. Bell Rd.) as the spring season continues with concerts on May 3 and June 28 and a Summer Series starting July 28. City Sun Times
- ➤ Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market returns to WestWorld in Scottsdale from April 24 to 26, offering over 160 vendors with vintage treasures, artisan goods, live music, and food trucks for a lively shopping experience. City Sun Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ APS is proposing a new formula that would increase residential power bills by about $20/month while allowing annual, incremental changes over five years – the move is under review at the Arizona Corporation Commission and a final hearing is scheduled for May. KJZZ
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new report found that Arizona law does not ban self-sampling produce, but grocery stores including Fry's and Sprouts require customer requests for supervised tasting. Officials stress that only official samples meet FDA safety guidelines, and customers must wash produce if sampling on their own. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Joe Giacinto, a 21-year-old blind and autistic clarinet player from the Valley, will perform the national anthem at Chase Field for the Diamondbacks' home opener on March 30. The team saw his inspiring ABC15 story, making the event a long-awaited moment. ABC15 Arizona
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Spring Training: Rangers vs. Giants
6:05 AM – 3:05 PM — Scottsdale Stadium — Check for ticket prices — Catch the excitement of Cactus League Spring Training as the Rangers battle the Giants in Scottsdale.
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Cactus League Spring Training: Los Angeles Angels vs. San Francisco Giants
6:05 AM – 3:05 PM — Scottsdale Stadium — Check website for ticket pricing — Witness the excitement of the Angels taking on the Giants in a thrilling Spring Training matchup.
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Neko Case Live Performance
7:30-9 p.m. — Virginia G. Piper Theater — Cost Info TBD — Experience the music of Neko Case, a potent voice with a unique blend of indie-rock and country-noir.
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Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Athletics Game
6:10 a.m. — Salt River Fields at Talking Stick — Free trial available — Catch the exciting showdown between the Athletics and the Diamondbacks live.
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Spring Training: Chicago White Sox vs. San Francisco Giants
11:05 AM – 6:35 PM — Scottsdale Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch the White Sox take on the Giants in an exciting Cactus League Spring Training matchup.
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Cactus Reining Classic
8 AM – 12 AM — Monterra at WestWorld — Cash prizes for competitors — Experience over 30 western and reining competitions, including the famed Run for a Million.
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Live Music Featuring Rio Grande
7-10 p.m. — BLVD Kitchen & Bar — Free entry — Dance to Funk, Disco, and 90's Hip Hop in the heart of Old Town Scottsdale.
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Sarga Bodywork Workshop
March 16-19 — MasPaz Massage, LLC — Tuition fees apply — Learn the art of Sarga Bodywork through an engaging hands-on experience.
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Live Music with Russell Alan
6-9 p.m. — Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale North — Craft cocktails available — Unwind with a versatile performance by local musician Russell Alan in an upgraded outdoor bar setting.
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Aloft Live! featuring Chris Yak Acoustic
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — No cover charge — Enjoy laid-back acoustic tunes in a vibrant Scottsdale bar setting.
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