Good morning, Scottsdale.

The Daily Independent highlights local resident Melissa Roberts as she answers standard questions in a community Q&A, sharing details of her life in Old Town Scottsdale (a move to strengthen local ties).

Vecina, a popular Latin-inspired restaurant, will open a waterfront location in Scottsdale this August.

The venue, taking over the former Z'Tejas space at McCormick Ranch, will be nearly two and a half times larger than its Arcadia outpost & include multiple private dining rooms, a mezzanine and a lakeside patio.

Local resorts have created summer staycation packages for Valley residents *amid rising costs for gas, airfare, lodging, and dining out* as they aim to boost out-of-season revenue and offer a five-star resort experience close to home.

Scottsdale is launching an alternative water plan using a 60-mile pipeline from the Harquahala Valley.

The $30M project, financed by two local golf courses, will begin construction in 2027 (lasting 18 to 24 months) to ease cuts from the Colorado River.

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.

Daniel Caesar Concert

7:30 PM — Footprint Center — Sold Out — Experience an evening of soulful melodies with Daniel Caesar and Faye Webster.

Weekly Duplicate Bridge Games

12:30 – 4:30 PM — Granite Reef Senior Center — Signup required — Engage in spirited competition with partners in this weekly bridge event.

Live Music Sunday with James Mills

4-7 p.m. — Wayward — No cover charge — Enjoy a night of indie pop tunes in an intimate culinary setting featuring the sounds of People Who Could Fly.

Stanley Serrano Live at Tempo Urban Bistro

6-10 p.m. — Tempo Urban Bistro — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music featuring Stanley Serrano's unique sound.