Daily
Scottsdale
Sunday, July 13th, 2025
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kasai Japanese Steakhouse raised over $34,000 for Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers by hosting its Fire & Fairways charity golf tournament at Biltmore Golf Club—local business and community leaders joined the event to support the nonprofit. The funds will help the centers offer free job training, music lessons, dance classes, and art programs. Scottsdale Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Attorney General Kris Mayes has taken legal action to bar New York Smoke Shop in Chandler and Pro Source outlets in Glendale and Scottsdale from selling tobacco to minors after undercover inspections showed failure rates of 83% and 67% respectively + the move comes as a new law will raise the legal sale age to 21 in late September. Scottsdale Independent
- ➤ Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky had a rocky first half of the year as she clashed with council members over proposals like the old Town parking garage plan and DEI funding cuts. She faced strong criticism and allegations of campaign finance missteps (the 'Parkingate tapes' matter) and said she will keep working to address residents’ needs and calm the conflict. Scottsdale Progress
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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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Networking Event in Scottsdale
3:30-4:45 p.m. — Scottsdale Elks Lodge #2148 — Free entry — Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and small business owners in a vibrant networking atmosphere.
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Scottsdale Arizona Networking Event
12–1 p.m. — Arizona School of Real Estate & Business — $25 drop-in fee — Network with entrepreneurs and build valuable business connections in a supportive community.
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Sweet Home Alabama Tribute Concert
7:30-9 p.m. — Casino Arizona — Tickets starting at $92 — Experience an unforgettable tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd and Southern rock.
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Engineering for Kids: eSport Gamer - Super Smash Bros. Edition
All week — Octane Raceway — Prices vary — Engage in eSports strategy building while battling it out in Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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