Good morning, Scottsdale.

Arizona Humane Society is hosting a free pet adoption event today where all pets come with no adoption fee, spaying, neutering, microchipping, and a kit of Hill’s Science Diet Food.

The shelter had 385 adoptions at its June 28th event (with 250 more pets now in care) and expects more animals to join over the Fourth of July weekend.

Scottsdale Fire crews responded at 3 p.m. Friday to a community pool—located near Bell Road and Thompson Peak Parkway—after reports of a possible drowning, and they found a young child unresponsive who was then taken to a hospital in serious condition.

Three Arizona pizzerias earned national recognition when 50 Top Pizza released its USA 2025 rankings.

Craft 64 in Scottsdale and Chandler climbed from No. 32 to No. 26, Penelope Pizza in Tucson ranked No. 42, and Pomo Pizzeria in Scottsdale and Phoenix joined the Excellent list—judges praised the quality ingredients, wood-fired pizzas and overall service.

Biologists from the Arizona Game and Fish Department tested a new protocol that relocated beavers to man-made dams — at least two beavers became state employees in the process.

This trial helped restore wetland habitats and builds on methods used by other states to manage land issues.

Scottsdale Quarter is under new ownership as FalconEye Ventures, led by tech entrepreneur George Kurtz, acquired the 755,000-square-foot property and partnered with Vestar to manage the mixed-use site.

The two companies will begin a $100 million improvement program in late 2025 to upgrade retail, dining, office, and residential facilities+ enhance tenant curation and infrastructure.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

VEX Robotics BattleBots Camp

Full day sessions available — Octane Raceway — Cost varies — Dive into robotics and teamwork with creative head-to-head battles.