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Scottsdale
Saturday, April 26th, 2025
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ OneAZ Credit Union and the OneAZ Community Foundation will soon accept applications for $5,000 community impact grants for local nonprofits registered as 501(c)(3) organizations with programs matching the updated Pillars of Support; applications open on May 1 and are due on May 30. Scottsdale Independent
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale police arrested Lambert Dean Vander Tuig—also known as Michael Andrew Kennedy—on April 15 after years of evading capture and tracking him following an auto theft report in February; he is now held pending extradition on charges of embezzlement and fraud. The Arizona Republic
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Traffic in the Phoenix area will be slow this weekend as eastbound I-10 and parts of Arizona Avenue in Chandler and Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard in Scottsdale are closed for work. ADOT said motorists should plan extra travel time and use detours—some ramp closures began April 25 and one will run until mid-June. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tyler Shough, a 25-year-old quarterback from Chandler, overcame two broken collarbones and a broken fibula during seven years at three colleges, which led him to visit eight NFL teams ahead of the Draft from Green Bay starting Thursday. He will join his family and wife Jordan in Scottsdale as he awaits his selection — his hard work and resilience making him a promising prospect. Scottsdale Independent
- ➤ Rachel Nichols said that Suns star Devin Booker should ask for a trade because she believes his skill would be a good fit for the Houston Rockets. Booker, who is up for a two-year $149-million extension and averaged 25.6 points this season, has a four-year max deal — even though the Suns missed the playoffs — while the Rockets face Game 3 today. The Arizona Republic
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Scottsdale Fair and Festival
11:59 p.m. — Scottsdale Fair & Festival — Youth $8.99 | Adult $13-64 | Senior $8.99 — Enjoy thrilling rides and delicious fair food for the entire family.
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Arizona Construction Lien Law Seminar
11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library — Refund policy available — Learn essential construction lien laws to protect your projects in Arizona.
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One-Day Fascial Release Workshop
9 a.m.-4 p.m. — Eagles Community Center — Check event details for cost — Discover hands-on techniques for fascia healing in this engaging workshop.
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Scottsdale Networking Event
12-1 p.m. — Babbo Italian Eatery — $25 drop-in fee for guests — Build powerful connections and elevate your business within a supportive community.
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Mommy Dentists in Business Practice Transitions Event
9:15 a.m. — Fairmont Scottsdale Princess — Registration fee required — Network with fellow mommy dentists and explore practice transition options.
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Aloft Live! with Paul Wells
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — No cover charge — Enjoy cocktails and light fare while listening to live music by Paul Wells.
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Arizona Grand Championships Dance Competition & Social Dancing
8 a.m. – 11 p.m. — Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas — Check event page for pricing — Experience a weekend filled with social dancing and professional performances from top dancers across the country.
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Sound Healing Session
7:30-9 p.m. — ASU Kerr — Cost info not provided — Experience deep meditative soundscapes designed to foster joy and awareness.
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Mother's Day at El Chorro!
9 a.m.-2 p.m. — El Chorro — $95++ per person — Treat Mom to a special 3-course brunch with breathtaking views and an elegant atmosphere.
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Seussical Jr.
6:00-7:30 p.m. — ASU Kerr — Ticketed — Experience the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss in this fantastical musical extravaganza.
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~ Henry Ford
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