Good morning, Scottsdale.

KTAR's Outspoken Against Hunger campaign raised $204,123 in June, delivering 1,020,615 meals for St. Mary’s Food Bank with a $75,000 match from Scottsdale-based Axon & a $10,000 gift from the Phoenix Thunderbirds; the donation page remains open for further contributions.

Chaparral High School was selected by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office as one of two partner schools in its high school mentorship program this school year.

Legal professionals will visit classrooms monthly (following a rigorous selection process) to share career insights and discuss real-world cases.

Scottsdale Unified School District board approved raising Superintendent Scott Menzel’s salary to $245,000 and extending his contract to 2029 (3-2 vote) at its June 23 meeting, highlighting his role amid budget challenges.

The district will also lower tax rates to $3.13 per $100,000 assessment for the 2026-27 budget.

The Scottsdale Unified School District board approved a $398 million budget for 2026-27 on June 23, reducing $2.7 million for expected lower enrollment and moving $9.6 million to the Maintenance and Operations fund to fix a shortfall.

Salt River Project and nonprofit Trees Matter are hosting virtual shade tree workshops that give free trees to SRP customers replacing trees lost in October 2025’s microburst — residents can join online to restore natural shade.

SRP has invested over $1.3 million in heat relief as triple-digit temperatures affect Valley residents, partnering with AllThrive365 to fix air conditioning for low-income seniors and families in counties (Maricopa, La Paz, Pinal, Yavapai and Yuma).

Residents can visit SRP’s financial assistance page for help.

Federal ARPA funds that support over 200 Valley heat relief sites will expire this summer and have no permanent replacement approved, so county staff are seeking new grants and private funding while the program remains open until Sept.

30.

On Monday, a Maricopa County judge ruled in the dispute between EVIT and nine East Valley school districts that EVIT keeps oversight of CTED programs while districts may continue using funds for their own career courses (Scottsdale Unified is not affected, having an existing agreement); EVIT will review its decision.

Arizona State University alumnus Marco Peralta now voices the World Cup in Mexico City at Estadio Azteca—he honed his skills locally and credits his bilingual upbringing for opening doors in sports broadcasting.

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.

Weekly Duplicate Bridge Games

12:30 – 4:30 PM — Via Linda Senior Center — Entry fee required — Engage in strategic play at scheduled Duplicate Bridge games every week.