Good morning, Scottsdale.

Scottsdale City Council approved a $1.2 million boost for Old Town’s marketing plan during its July 1 meeting, raising next year’s budget to $2.5 million from $1.3 million this year.

Axon Enterprise in Scottsdale reported record quarterly revenue and plans to start building its spaceship-themed international campus by the end of 2026.

The company's stock has jumped as its tech offerings, including AI tools, boost growth + attract notable investment.

Maricopa Community Colleges will receive no state aid in FY2027 after requesting $7 million against the $28.4 million formula, marking the 12th straight year without help and potentially impacting local workforce training (chancellor Dr. Steven R.

Gonzales noted).

An Investopedia study shows that to retire at 65 in Arizona, a retiree needs an $810,000 nest egg to cover average annual expenses of $56,200 plus the benefit of no state tax on Social Security income.

Local retirement costs are slightly lower than the national average.

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.