Daily
Scottsdale
Sunday, May 4th, 2025
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a proposal by Sen. David Farnsworth to strip funding from state colleges offering diversity, equity and inclusion courses — she also rejected 22 other proposals, bringing her total vetoes to 75 this session and arguing that cutting funds would hurt Arizona’s workforce and economy. KJZZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center is nearing the end of its 'A to Z and Everywhere in Between' capital campaign to raise $13 million for four new facilities in the East Valley, West Valley, north Phoenix/north Scottsdale area, Flagstaff & Tucson; it has already raised $12 million and plans to open nine campuses by 2030. Scottsdale Independent
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale private golf course Desert Highlands closed on Monday for a $10 million restoration project that is updating hole design, turf, bunkers and landscaping — work aimed to modernize the club while preserving its legacy. The Jack Nicklaus course, which first opened in 1983, will reopen for play in November. KTAR
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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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Seussical Jr.
6-7:30 p.m. — ASU Kerr — Ticketed event — Experience a fantastical musical journey through the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss.
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Inna Vision Album Tour
7 PM – 1 AM — Pour Decisions Patio & Kitchen — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the reggae sounds of Inna Vision as they promote their 'Faith and Deeds' album.
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Arizona Restaurant Week
May 16-25, 11 AM – 11 PM — The Quad — $33-55 per person — Indulge in a week of diverse dining options from comfort classics to culinary adventures.
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Kyler Murray Celebrity Softball Game
5:30-9:30 p.m. — Salt River Fields at Talking Stick — Details on ticket pricing pending — Watch Kyler Murray and friends battle it out in the inaugural celebrity softball game for charity.
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Phoenix Jewish Singles Bagels & Coffee Breakfast
9:30-11:30 a.m. — New York Bagels 'N Bialys - Shea — Cost not specified — Enjoy bagels and coffee while reconnecting with friends and meeting new Jewish singles.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
All progress depends on the unreasonable person.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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