Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of August.
Good morning, Scottsdale.
🏘️ Community
Women in Leadership will host international speaker Shannan Kym on Aug.
13 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas; she will discuss empowerment and self-discovery to help unlock full potential.
💼 Business
Salad and Go, a popular local salad chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Tuesday and will serve its last customers today before closing all locations.
The company had refocused on Arizona after closing outlets in Texas and Oklahoma.
Scottsdale Rising Young Professionals will host their event 'From SRYP to VIP' at The Homestead Community Center at DC Ranch on Sept.
3 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Guest speakers include Ashley M. Anderson, Chris Hodnett, and Sarah Kearney.
🎭 Culture
Titanic: Immersive Voyage opened last month in Old Town Scottsdale to display full-scale reproductions, 3D views, and a VR tour of the wreck (over two miles below sea level) that sparks local fascination with the historic ship.
Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market will celebrate 15 years at WestWorld in Scottsdale from Sept.
18 to Sept. 20. Discounted ticket pricing is available until Sept. 17, and VIP shopping will run Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
🎓 Education
Three Scottsdale students earned dean’s list honors at Washington University in St. Louis for spring 2026 after meeting the required GPA and unit criteria in the College of Arts & Sciences.
Their accomplishment was announced in a university press release.
🏛️ Government
Scottsdale officials report that nearly 150 new trees, five upgraded basketball courts and over 300,000 sqft of replacement turf have been installed in parks this fiscal year using Preserve tax funds approved in Nov.
2024 (which also supported enhanced park amenities).
🏥 Health
Scottsdale physical therapist and golf fitness professional Dan Swinscoe waited years for a correct Valley fever diagnosis — his infection permanently limited his wrist movement and forced him to adapt his work and golf game after multiple misdiagnoses.
His case highlights the need for proper testing when symptoms persist.
🎉 Scottsdale Events
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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.
Nick Thune Live Performance
7-10 p.m. — Tempe Improv — Ticket required — Experience the absurdist humor and catchy tunes of Nick Thune in a night of stand-up comedy.
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