Good morning, Scottsdale.

Summer solstice 2025, the longest day of the year, will occur on June 20 — when the Northern Hemisphere tilts closest to the sun.

Scottsdale residents can enjoy a unique solar show at the Soleri Bridge and Plaza around solar noon while nearby metro Phoenix hosts a free celebration at the Burton Barr Central Library from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Scottsdale Arts is accepting applications for its Community Arts Grant Program to fund nonprofit arts organizations for projects in Scottsdale—applications open online on July 14 at 11:59 p.m. and requests can cover activities from September 1 to July 31 while funding is provided by the city for groups with a three-year history of programming.

Scottsdale Community College is teaming with Advance Community and Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health to offer a new certificate for community health workers.

The program takes one semester—plus eight weeks of hands-on training—and gets students ready for jobs in hospitals, clinics and community agencies.

Scottsdale City Council meets today at 5 p.m. to review a $2.2 billion budget that cuts $90 million and to consider a property tax increase that would raise the primary levy by $5.85 million, causing a $500,000 home's tax bill to go from $4,658 to $4,898 — the meeting follows months of presentations and includes plans for police salary increases. The council may adjust budget expenditures on June 10 but cannot raise the overall spending amount.

Cancer survivor Sonya Engle, who is also Sonora Quest Laboratories' COO, said June is National Cancer Survivors Month and urged local women to take advantage of new screening methods like the digital cytology system introduced in March and an HPV self-collection test offered in healthcare settings — she expects these advances will help detect cancer sooner. Engle, who beat both cervical and breast cancer, believes these improvements will provide faster and more accurate test results.

AI Mastermind

6-8:30 p.m. — The AI Surfer — Free entry for first-time visitors — Engage with industry leaders on how AI agents are revolutionizing business.

Tumbao Latin Fridays at Mijana Restaurant

9:45 PM - 2:00 AM — Mijana Restaurant — $10 cover — Dance the night away with DJ BEN spinning salsa, bachata, and merengue tunes alongside complimentary salsa lessons and drink specials.

Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones

11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — Scottsdale Public Library - Civic Center Library — Free entry — Discover the lifestyle secrets of the world's longest-living communities with a fun film festival experience.

Father's Day Dining Experience

11 a.m.-3 p.m. — COURSE Restaurant — Reservations recommended — Celebrate Father's Day with a specially crafted menu featuring classic favorites with contemporary twists.

LEGO Spike Prime Robotics & Digital Filmmaking Camp

Full day or half day sessions — Phoenix Coding Academy — Costs vary — Explore robotics with LEGO and learn filmmaking skills in a fun environment.

Scottsdale Networking Event

12-1 p.m. — Babbo Italian Eatery — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Connect with local entrepreneurs to amplify your influence and grow your business.

Valley Runners Group Run

6:30-8:00 a.m. — The Park at PV — Free entry — Enjoy a friendly group run welcoming all paces in a vibrant neighborhood.

Virtual Tour of Sunrise of Scottsdale

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Sunrise of Scottsdale — Free entry — Explore assisted living options while enjoying the community's friendly atmosphere and vibrant activities.

Electronics & Circuitry Camp for Kids

Full day or half-day sessions — Mavrix — Varies by session — Explore the fun of science and digital logic through hands-on experiments and Minecraft adventures.

Scottsdale RV Super Show

9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — WestWorld of Scottsdale — Free parking & no admission — Explore hundreds of RVs and adventure vehicles in air-conditioned comfort with massive discounts.