Good morning, Scottsdale.

Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children provided school supplies to over 225 medically fragile children and their siblings at its annual Back-to-School Supply Pick-Up held at its Scottsdale facility.

The event helps families start the school year with essential support & less financial strain.

The Arizona Cancer Foundation for Children recently provided school supplies for over 225 medically fragile kids and their siblings at its annual Back-to-School Supply Pick-Up in Scottsdale, easing financial pressures on families + reinforcing community support for young students.

Smart Fit Method integrated fitness and wellness company will expand into Scottsdale and Paradise Valley this fall, with its new Scottsdale gym at 7400 E.

McDonald Drive and its Paradise Valley center at 11260 N. Tatum Boulevard.

Tickets for the 2027 Arizona Concours d’Elegance are on sale now + the event will showcase 16 classes of automobiles from vintage models to modern hypercars in a celebration of elegance at speed.

Today, the Bureau of Land Management will lift fire restrictions on public lands in La Paz, Maricopa, southern Mohave, northern Pinal, western Pima, Yavapai & Yuma counties as monsoon moisture lowers wildfire risk.

Officials advise visitors to double-check fuel conditions and fully extinguish campfires before leaving.

Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly and colleagues introduced a bipartisan bill to exempt pollution from prescribed burns (a wildfire safety measure) from the Clean Air Act penalty to support proactive fire management.

The bill lets state and local fire agencies and indigenous tribes use controlled burns without risking fines.

Arizona families preparing for summer vacations are advised to drink water during travel to avoid dehydration as long car rides and dry airplane cabins can increase the risk + health experts recommend limiting drinks with caffeine, sugar, or alcohol.

Maricopa County inspectors visited 1,130 restaurants during the week of July 6 and cited repeated food safety violations such as improper handwashing and contamination risks (including a Scottsdale incident) while nearly 300 establishments earned an A rating.

They stressed the need for safe food practices.

As July draws to a close, student athletes in the Northeast Valley gear up for their campuses’ return with football camps in California, Payson, and Flagstaff, and several schools welcome new athletic directors (including Mitchell Gregg at Chaparral).

Cactus Shadows announced girls flag football as an official sport for fall.

Weekly Duplicate Bridge Games

12:30 – 4:30 PM — Granite Reef Senior Center — Registration Required — Join fellow bridge enthusiasts for a fun and strategic afternoon of sanctioned duplicate bridge.

Watercolorist Workshop for Experienced Artists

Weekly sessions — Via Linda Senior Center — Bring your own supplies — Explore new techniques and connect with fellow creatives in a supportive environment.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus

11 a.m. — Footprint Center — Tickets required — Experience a spectacular circus featuring thrilling acrobatics and lively music.

Sound Bath & Meditation

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. — Via Linda Senior Center — Relaxation experience — Escape daily noise with soothing sounds of Singing Bowls in a tranquil setting.

Zander's Solo Performance at Stillery Happy Valley

5-9 p.m. — The Stillery — Free entry — Experience a fusion of Country, Folk, and Americana music with Prescott-based singer-songwriter Zander.

2026 ASPC Congress on CVD Prevention

Jul 31 - Aug 2 — The Phoenician, a Luxury Collection Resort — Registration opens June 30 — Engage with leading experts in preventive cardiology and cardiovascular disease prevention.

World Hip Hop Dance Championship 2026 Finals

6-8 p.m. — Mullett Arena — Tickets required — Witness the world’s top crews battle for supremacy on the grand stage of hip hop dance.

Live Music Sunday Featuring Cygnill

4-7 p.m. — Wayward — No cover charge — Enjoy an acoustic blend of reggae, pop, rock, and jazz while savoring international cuisine in a cozy venue.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow-N-Fire

1:30-3:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Tickets available — Experience your favorite Hot Wheels Monster Trucks come to life in a thrilling live performance.

Megan Moroney Live

7:00–8:30 p.m. — Desert Diamond Arena — Cost TBA — Experience the vocal talent of Megan Moroney at this vibrant venue.