Friday, July 4th, 2025
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wilde Wealth Management Group was named No. 60 on Barron’s Top 250 Private Wealth Management Teams, the highest rank for any Arizona firm—CEO Trevor Wilde was also listed among Barron’s top 1,200 advisors and Forbes named him a top wealth advisor. The firm now has offices in Scottsdale, Sun City-Surprise, Glendale, Tucson, Paradise Valley, Payson and Sedona and recently opened a new office in Chandler. Arizona Digital Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A federal judge approved a major student-athlete pay deal last month that began on July 1 and allows schools to pay athletes directly with a cap of $20.5 million and nearly $2.8 billion in past payments. In May, Arizona passed a law to boost NIL rights, and Arizona State University and the University of Arizona must follow new rules set by the College Sports Commission — a change that will shape college sports. Scottsdale Independent
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Botzee Robotics and Aerospace Engineering Flight Camp
All day — Sky Zone Trampoline Park — Pricing available — Explore drone science and rocket building through hands-on STEM activities.
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Language is Limitless: The National Institute
12 AM — Fairmont Scottsdale Princess — Check event page for cost — Engage with world language educators through inspiring workshops and keynote speeches.
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Aloft Live! Featuring Emmy Griswold
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy an acoustic performance from Emmy Griswold, blending classic country, jazz, and soft rock melodies.
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Scottsdale Networking Event
12–1 p.m. — Arizona School of Real Estate & Business — Cost not specified — Build powerful connections and take your business to new heights at this entrepreneurial gathering.
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Engineering for Kids: Cityscape Creators Camp
Morning & Afternoon Sessions — Slick City Action Park — Check website for pricing — Explore creative engineering with CAD design and theme park management.
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Aloft Live! Featuring Dave Clark
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy cocktails and light fare while soaking up live music in a laid-back atmosphere.
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Scottsdale Networking Event
12-1 p.m. — Arizona School of Real Estate & Business — $25 drop-in donation for guests — Connect and collaborate with local entrepreneurs in a heart-centered community.
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George Thorogood & The Destroyers Concert
8-10 p.m. — Showroom at Talking Stick Resort — 21+ only — Rock out to classic hits from the legendary George Thorogood and his band.
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Rock and Roll Over: Tribute to KISS
3-6 p.m. — Casino Arizona — Check venue for entry fees — Experience the electrifying tribute performance to the legendary rock band KISS.
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VEX Robotics BattleBots Camp
Full day sessions available — Octane Raceway — Cost varies — Dive into robotics and teamwork with creative head-to-head battles.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway.
~ John Wayne
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