Good morning, Scottsdale.

Scottsdale Garden Club will hold its first meeting of the 2026–27 season on Monday, Oct.

5, from 10 a.m. to noon at First Christian Church at 7405 E. McDonald Drive plus enjoy an interactive garden-themed Jeopardy game led by Robbie Cole.

Scottsdale Airport will add direct flights to Cabo San Lucas starting Oct.

8 when JSX begins four flights a week — the service is expected to expand later to meet growing customer demand.

Current and former pro athletes have opened restaurants & bars across metro Phoenix, including Problem Lounge in Scottsdale and Majerle’s Sports Grill downtown; Randizzle’s Food Truck will soon open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in Phoenix.

Scottsdale Community College will stage a stage adaptation of Dracula from Oct.

22 to Oct. 31 at its Performing Arts Center (9000 E Chaparral Road). Directed by Don K. Williams and adapted by Steven Dietz, the play brings Bram Stoker’s horror tale to life for Halloween season.

Scottsdale Unified School District held a town hall meeting at Desert Mountain High School on Sept.

15 about the $375M bond request on the Nov. 3 ballot to fund repairs (such as roof fixes and chiller rentals) needed to keep schools running properly.

A University of Arizona scientist explained that cottonwood trees removed by border wall crews in the San Rafael Valley are no older than 146 years, not 200 as previously reported (highlighting their vital role for water and wildlife) and warned that groundwater pumping for construction could endanger this key ecosystem.

Horizon sophomore Bridget Korn overcomes cancer, amputation, and multiple surgeries to become a volleyball team captain and member of the USA National Team Development Program for sitting volleyball.

She now inspires locals in Scottsdale by advocating for insurance reform for athletic prosthetics + raising funds for St. Jude's.