Good morning, Scottsdale.

Scottsdale Bible Church is opening its new Tempe campus at 2334 E.

Southern Ave (near the northeast corner of Loop 101 and Southern Ave). The church will offer Sunday worship services at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. starting tomorrow as it expands its mission in the East Valley.

Virginia Korte (a Scottsdale resident since 1987) shares her insights in a local Q&A by the Daily Independent as part of an effort to strengthen community ties.

Jennifer Pope, a UBS financial advisor in Scottsdale, was recognized on the Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-In-State list and her team, Impact Wealth Management, was honored on Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list based on 12-month performance data.

P.B. Bell launched a $125M multifamily fund to invest in Class A & B properties in Arizona, with a focus on the Phoenix metro area, and named Keagan Huerta as investment lead to drive local growth.

The fund aims to capitalize on market conditions and advance operational improvements.

AAA Arizona reported that gas prices in the Valley dropped this week, with the Phoenix area falling 19 cents to $3.94 a gallon (the state average is now $4.08), a shift that removes the region from higher price rankings.

Two Scottsdale natives graduated this May from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.

Karolina Masted Moss earned a BA in history while Mateo Marchesini earned a BA in philosophy.

Scottsdale Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Scott Menzel received a $20,000 base salary raise and a three-year contract extension from a board vote of 3 to 2 on June 23 (his base increased from $225,000 to $245,000 with an option for an extra $45,000 in performance pay).

SRP + NAU + Growvera are deploying 112 sensors in the Tonto National Forest to track vegetation and soil dryness for wildfire prevention; the pilot project will run for at least one year as crews monitor conditions to help secure power and water supplies amid extreme heat.

Two local ice cream shops, Sweet Republic and Sugar Bowl, made Yelp's list of the 50 most-bookmarked ice cream spots nationwide on June 26; Sweet Republic, a longtime favorite in Scottsdale, ranked No. 18 while Sugar Bowl in Old Town placed at No. 33.

Camelot Homes and Creative Environments received the Best Pool Design award for a model home pool at The Edge at Joy Ranch in north Scottsdale.

President Kevin Rosinski said the award honors their work blending indoor and outdoor living spaces (including an oval pool beside a covered patio).

Parent-Child Aquatics Program

8:00 AM — Desert Oasis Aquatic Center — N/A — Teach your little ones water safety while enjoying songs and activities together.

Guy Torry Stand-Up Comedy Show

7:30-9:00 PM — Tempe Improv — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with acclaimed comedian Guy Torry, known for his performances on major comedy platforms.

WHISKEY 33 Concert at Kimmyz Tatum Point

Time TBA — Kimmyz Tatum Point — Cost not specified — Experience high-octane country rock with Whiskey 33 in a lively venue.

Guy Torry Stand-Up Comedy

6:00 – 7:30 PM — Tempe Improv — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughs with renowned comedian Guy Torry known for his appearances on major comedy shows.

Esteban Concert

7-10 p.m. — Musical Instrument Museum — Ticket prices vary — Experience an unforgettable night of music with Esteban at a premier venue.

Lerner & Rowe Gives Back Backpack Drives

5-11 p.m. — Bell Bank Park — Free entry — Help local students gear up for a successful school year with a complimentary backpack full of supplies.

Intermediate Spanish Class

11 a.m. — Tumbleweed Park Recreation Center — $ — Enhance your Spanish skills with engaging conversations and grammar lessons.

Aji Sunset Sound Bath

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Aji Spa — Cost info not provided — Experience soothing sound vibrations while enjoying a beautiful desert sunset.

Signature Camp Express

7:30 AM - 5:30 PM — Tumbleweed Park Recreation Center — Check website for details — Experience the fun of a week-long camp in just one day with activities and a possible field trip.

Parent-Child Aquatic Course

5:00 PM - 5:25 PM — Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center — Check registration dates — Introduce your infant or toddler to water safety with songs and activities.