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Scottsdale
Wednesday, May 13th, 2026
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 13th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale-born attorney Tom Ajamie has expanded his scholarship fund with the ASU Foundation to support 23 students and donated $25,000 to Hospice of the Valley as the nonprofit prepares a fundraising event. His contributions support education and compassionate care in the community. Arizona Digital Free Press
- ➤ Scottsdale Fire Department will honor three Costco employees at 8 a.m. today for quickly performing CPR + using an automated external defibrillator when a customer collapsed on April 14 at the store on N. Hayden Road. Scottsdale Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Scottsdale Unified School District board voted May 12 to seek homeowner approval of a $375 million bond aimed at funding key upgrades like wifi and plumbing, and voters will decide on Nov. 3. Scottsdale Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arizona law permits drivers to sleep in their car only in approved locations; Mesa Police noted that some neighborhoods and businesses (like Walmart) allow overnight parking, while rest stops offer a one-night stay and highway shoulders remain off-limits for sleeping. Drivers in Scottsdale should check posted signs to avoid tickets. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ The government released documents from the FBI vault showing decades of UFO sightings in Arizona including a 1947 Grand Canyon incident and 1950s Bender Affair claims, revealing that local reports from cities like Phoenix + Chandler have long drawn federal notice. The Arizona Republic
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Arizona Restaurant Week will run from May 15 to May 24, offering prix fixe menus at over 200 restaurants with options like Beginner’s Luck in Scottsdale that serves $55 menus featuring local favorites + top picks from state awardees. Reservations are encouraged at most venues. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arizona Republic invites local Cardinals fans to submit questions for an upcoming mailbag story as the team prepares for its pivotal season with new head coach Mike LaFleur (submissions must include full name and city). The Arizona Republic
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42nd B1G Golf Classic Supporting Make a Wish
9 AM - 3 PM — Camelback Golf Club — Registration required — Tee off for a great cause and help make wishes come true for children.
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Live Music with Emmy Griswold
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of acoustic melodies spanning classic country to soft rock in a laid-back atmosphere.
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Himalayan Salt Therapy Sound Bath and Breathwork
6-8 p.m. — The Halo Sanctuary — Registration required — Experience a restorative journey of breath, sound, and meditation in a serene salt cave.
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The Girl Friends, Inc. Conclave featuring Nat Adderley Jr
8 p.m. – 12 a.m. — Fairmont Scottsdale Princess — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of musical artistry with Lisa Fischer and Nat Adderley Jr at this special conclave.
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San Pacho Concert
12-3 p.m. — Maya Day + Night — Tickets start at $48 — Experience an unforgettable live performance by San Pacho in Scottsdale.
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DJ Boomer Live
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Valley Bar — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of R&B, funk, and soul with DJ Boomer in the Rose Room.
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AZ Sunrise Series
6:30 – 8:00 AM — Scottsdale Sports Complex — Registration required — Arizona runners keep the pace as temperatures rise in the morning sunshine.
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Splashball Water Polo Program
June 1-11 — Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center — Registration required — Discover the fun of water polo with this non-contact sport for kids aged 10-14.
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Live Music with People Who Could Fly
5-8 p.m. — Aloft by Marriott Scottsdale — Enjoy cocktails and light fare while listening to the indie pop band People Who Could Fly.
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90s Hip Hop and R&B Night with DJ Rikkie Tee
8-11 p.m. — Crescent Ballroom — $5 — Enjoy old school 90s R&B and hip hop beats from legends like Tupac and Biggie with DJ Rikkie Tee.
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