Thursday, October 2nd, 2025

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Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce will host Women of Valor, a new leadership program honoring female veterans. The event takes place on Nov. 6 at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort & Villas at 11:30 a.m. and features four speakers sharing their transitions from military service to community leadership. Scottsdale Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will mark its 50th anniversary on November 1 with a concert by Alison Krauss and Union Station—tickets start at $275 and the event will feature a red-carpet arrival, cocktail hour and post-show festivities to support Scottsdale Arts. Arizona Digital Free Press
- ➤ Scottsdale Performing Arts Center celebrates its 50th anniversary today with an exhibition that shows art from the 1970s. Scottsdale Arts President and CEO Gerd Wuestemann said the center’s first two levels were built underground because local zoning rules capped building heights (not to improve acoustics). Scottsdale Independent
- ➤ WestWorld Art — Wine Experience will be held Nov. 8-9 on manicured polo fields at 16601 N. Pima Road in Scottsdale. The event will feature 100 nationally juried artists, 20 Arizona wineries, live music, interactive art demonstrations and gourmet food, with tickets priced at $40 presale and $50 at the gate on Nov. 8 and $35 presale and $45 at the gate on Nov. 9, including a commemorative glass and 10 tasting tickets. Scottsdale Independent
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LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Arizona farms are welcoming visitors with fall events—featuring pumpkin patches, hayrides, and corn mazes for Halloween 2025. MacDonald's Ranch in Scottsdale and farms in Gilbert, Glendale, Queen Creek and Dewey let families pick pumpkins and enjoy fun attractions. The Arizona Republic
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Frank Aazami—one of Scottsdale's top luxury experts in Paradise Valley—joined Compass, Inc. yesterday after leaving Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty and began using AI-driven tools to speed up client sales. Scottsdale Independent
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Scottsdale Networking Event
12-1 p.m. — Arizona School of Real Estate & Business — $25 drop-in donation — Network and connect with local entrepreneurs to enhance business growth and collaborations.
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Highline Autos October 4th Cars and Coffee
7:30-10:00 a.m. — High Street — $5 parking — Explore 400+ exotic, classic, luxury, and JDM vehicles alongside fellow enthusiasts.
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ACF Fiorentina Soccer Training Camp
8:45 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. — Scottsdale Sports Complex — Early bird pricing available — Train with official ACF Fiorentina Academy coaches from Italy and enhance your soccer skills.
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Scottsdale Networking Event
12-1 p.m. — Arizona School of Real Estate & Business — $25 drop-in fee after two visits — Connect with entrepreneurs and amplify your business presence in a community-focused environment.
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Breathwork and Tesla Energy Lights Session
5:30-6:30 p.m. — Scottsdale Arizona — Free entry — Experience a unique blend of breathwork and innovative Tesla BioLights to enhance your energetic healing journey.
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Aloft Live! with Bill Miles - Summer Breeze Music Project
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy a laid-back evening with live music covers from the 1960s to the 1990s in a cozy setting.
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Mohsen Namjoo Live in Scottsdale
8:00-9:30 p.m. — ASU Kerr — Ticket info not specified — Experience the unique fusion of classical Persian music with rock and blues in an unforgettable solo performance.
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Julia Chacon Flamenco Theatre
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Virginia G. Piper Theater — Admission details pending — Experience the elegance and power of flamenco in a vibrant showcase.
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2025 NMHC Student Housing Conference
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Grand Hyatt Scottsdale Resort — Cost varies — Connect with leaders in student housing to impact the future of the industry.
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Aloft Live! Featuring Chris Yak Acoustic
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy a relaxing evening with acoustic tunes and light fare at Aloft Scottsdale.
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