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Scottsdale
Thursday, May 8th, 2025
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Four SRP employees were honored with the Presidents’ Volunteer Spirit Award for volunteer work that supported local nonprofits across the Valley. Their 2024 efforts included over 20,200 service hours at more than 190 organizations (from wildlife conservation to community forestry). Scottsdale Independent
- ➤ Construction began on April 1 to transform the former Tonalea Elementary at 68th and Oak into a multi-purpose facility offering eight sand volleyball courts, a basketball court, a soccer field, and a re-surfaced parking lot—community meetings resumed in 2020 to outline the project—and the first phase is expected to finish after 16 weeks in the third week of July. The Arizona Republic
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale Plaza Resort will get a $42M renovation and be rebranded as Miralina Resort and Villas, with plans announced on May 7 that spark a major transformation — the resort has held a special-use permit since July 22. Scottsdale Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale City Council approved spending $100,000 to hire outside legal counsel to review the constitutionality of a new law that allows Axon to build an international headquarters with housing, restaurants, and a hotel—some councilmembers opposed the cost for fear it might hurt ongoing negotiations while others saw it as necessary due diligence. ABC15 Arizona
- ➤ Scottsdale Aviation Director Gary P. Mascaro retired on May 7 after more than 26 years in aviation — including 15 years at Scottsdale Airport — where he led major projects such as hosting two Super Bowl events and redeveloping the terminal area; Rick Wielebski will serve as interim aviation director. Scottsdale Independent
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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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Aloft Live! with Joannah Zamora
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy cocktails and light fare while listening to live music by Joannah Zamora.
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