Good morning, Scottsdale.

The Sprouts Healthy Community Foundation donated $100,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale on March 17 to launch the Sprouting Healthy Futures initiative, which will provide healthy snacks and expand teen programs (with professional cooking instruction) at local club locations.

A WalletHub study finds Scottsdale among the happiest cities with a score of 71.36 by measuring residents’ health, leisure, and income.

More than 88% report good health while nearly 87% stay active, keeping local spirits high.

Over the past three months, 10 new coffee shops opened across metro Phoenix, including locations in Tempe, downtown Phoenix, and at Kierland Commons in Scottsdale.

They offer specialty drinks and pastries that bring unique flavors to local coffee lovers.

Soul Fire Tacos is now open in Scottsdale Airpark near SugarJam The Southern Kitchen on North Hayden Road and North 82nd Street.

The fast-casual restaurant blends Southern and Latin-inspired dishes with daily specials and is helmed by Chef Johnnie Dixon.

Hilton Scottsdale Resort + Villas completed a $24M transformation that updated its 45 villas, added 12 new rooms, revamped the fitness center and opened Salt + Sol, a Mediterranean restaurant next to the pool at 6333 N.

Scottsdale Rd. The renovations set a new chapter for family and group travel.

Carla Howard, owner of The Speakers Connection, will be the keynote speaker on April 10 at the Women’s Collective Elevating Women event (her talk 'Is Your Inner Critic Designing Your Future?' will help attendees explore their inner voices and set bold goals).

Representative Matt Gress of Scottsdale proposed five bills to adjust school superintendents’ pay, contracts and duties during the current legislative session; the measures received mixed support as he did not return a request for comment.

Eric Wang, a junior at Desert Mountain High School, earned the Congressional Award today for completing 425 volunteer service hours on local homeless initiatives.

He founded Students for Shelter to lead donation and support drives (highlighting youth leadership in community service).

The spring equinox occurred Friday, Mar.

20 at 7:46 a.m. (Arizona time), marking the start of spring with nearly equal day and night; locals are now enjoying warmer weather and seasonal traditions like gifting yellow flowers.

On Mar. 20, the U.S. Department of Transportation awarded over $21 million in safety grants to 61 federally recognized tribes.

Three Arizona tribes received $389,740 (Colorado River Indian Tribes, Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians, and White Mountain Apache Tribe) to improve safety on reservations.

Opera Salon at Avery Lane

2-4 p.m. — Avery Lane — $50 — Experience a cozy afternoon of opera in a stunning Scottsdale showroom.

Keyboard Conversations - Music of Joy and Peace

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Virginia G. Piper Theater — Ticket prices may vary — Delight in an evening of uplifting musical masterpieces from Bach to Gershwin.

Aloft Live! Featuring Emily Ortego

5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Experience live music from rising star Emily Ortego while enjoying cocktails and light fare in a laid-back setting.

HonorHealth Tour de Scottsdale

7 AM – 10 PM — WestWorld of Scottsdale — Registration fee required — Experience scenic and challenging routes that will test the limits of every cyclist.

Jacob Jonas Dance Company

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Virginia G. Piper Theater — Cost info unavailable — Experience captivating cinematic dance presented in a new work commissioned by Scottsdale Arts.

Phoenix Magic Club: An Afternoon of Magic

3-6 p.m. — ASU Kerr — Family-friendly — Experience a captivating afternoon filled with live magic performances by talented members of the Phoenix Magic Club.

Live Music by Josh Bierman in Scottsdale

5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Cocktails available — Enjoy a diverse musical experience with songs that blend genres from rock to reggae by Arizona native Josh Bierman.

People Who Could Fly Concert

6-10 p.m. — Boondocks Patio & Grill Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of indie pop music with local band People Who Could Fly and great pub grub.

Scottsdale Jazz Festival Premiere Party

6-10 p.m. — The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with live performances, a New Orleans-inspired buffet, and community support.

Easter Brunch Celebration

Sunday, Apr 5th — JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn Resort & Spa — $189.00 per Adult | $79.00 per Child — Celebrate Easter with a luxurious brunch experience in a beautiful setting.