Monday, May 5th, 2025
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Indigenous community members held prayer walks, marches and self-defense classes today to urge law enforcement to better coordinate solutions for over 4,300 unsolved cases of missing and murdered Indigenous persons—an effort aligned with Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day. Parents said they will use today to talk with their children about the higher risks, noting Indigenous women face more than twice the national homicide rate. Scottsdale Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale Water Department will ask City Council for an extra $50M to meet new state rules and upgrade its recycled water system so tap-quality water can flow by 2029. The department is also starting lab upgrades through mid-2026—several council members want a detailed cost analysis before approving the funds. Scottsdale Progress
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers in Scottsdale is donating $1 from each weekly special burger sale and from every 22‑ounce Michelob Ultra draft purchase to fund brain tumor research during May, with the promotion running May 1–31 at all locations except the Chase Field site. Scottsdale Independent
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Residents in Scottsdale are advised to prepare a disaster go-bag with essential supplies — including first-aid kits, flashlights, non-perishable food, and emergency water — to manage extreme heat, monsoons, and potential wildfires. Scottsdale Independent
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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
There are always two reasons for doing anything: a good reason and the real reason.
~ J.P. Morgan
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