Good morning, Scottsdale.

The French Crêperie will open at 10 a.m. on Oct.

24 at 4225 N. Marshall Way, Suite 2 in Scottsdale, serving authentic French crêpes and pastries. Owner Natacha Douglas will offer crépe-making classes starting in January 2027.

The Holland Center and Sonoran Arts League are hosting the sixth annual Winter Artisan Gift Market in north Scottsdale on Dec.

4-5 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.—the free event will feature handmade art including jewelry, paintings, and ceramics at 34250 N. 60th St.

Sonoran Arts League announced the 30th Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour will be held on Nov.

20-22 and Nov. 27-29 at 38 studios in Cave Creek, Carefree and North Scottsdale; the free tour will showcase art by 150 artists and include cover work by local painter Jeanne Bonine.

A new exhibit shows how our town evolved — from a small settlement with a local gas station to a popular tourist destination.

It features historical photos that document key milestones from the 1920s through recent decades.

Scottsdale School Board voted 3-2 to close Laguna Elementary at the end of the school year, leaving parents heartbroken while they plan to celebrate a memorable final year; hundreds of students will attend other schools next fall.

Scottsdale was named one of 2026 Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America by Healthiest Employers, honoring the city's commitment to employee wellbeing among its 2,800+ workforce.

The award underscores the focus on creating supportive work environments.

A new Phoenix Realtors report shows rising mortgage rates chilled the Valley market in September, with median home sales falling and sales down 5% in many areas; Scottsdale, however, experienced a 2% rise in sales and its median price increased from $1.2 million to $1.25 million.

The Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships will return on Saturday, Nov.

7 at WestWorld, featuring three polo matches, rugby and fashion shows, an exclusive wine tasting, and a Western Pleasure Competition. Organizers plan VIP receptions on Nov. 5-6 as part of a full day of luxury events for the community.

Desert Mountain Wolves football team volunteered at Andara Senior Living Facility on Homecoming Saturday in Scottsdale.

The players mingled with residents, enjoyed live music and lemonade, and shared stories that highlighted the value of community support as noted by Coach Logan Radke.