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Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Golf legend Tom Lehman is set to chair the Driving Dream Golf Tournament to raise funds for Cortney’s Place (a nonprofit for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities). The event will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Nov. 17 at Arizona Blitmore Golf Club (2400 Biltmore Estates Drive in Phoenix). Scottsdale Independent
- ➤ Golf legend Tom Lehman is set to serve as honorary chairman for the Driving Dream Golf Tournament to raise funds for Cortney’s Place—a Scottsdale nonprofit that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The event will take place Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Arizona Blitmore Golf Club in Phoenix, offering golf packages, clinics and auctions. Scottsdale Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra will open its 2025-26 Scottsdale Chamber Music Series at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 at Steinway Concert Hall on Scottsdale Road. The free event—curated by the musicians—will feature works by Beethoven, Brahms and Mendelssohn performed by the Apollo Trio, Saba Trio and Wall-Berg Duo. Scottsdale Independent
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale Unified School District has announced plans to repurpose Echo Canyon School and Pima Elementary next year, leaving families and board members uneasy about losing a top-rated neighborhood school—community members can attend a public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at Coronado High School to share their views. Scottsdale Independent
- ➤ Saguaro High School history teacher Ashley Crose will be inducted into the NAU College of Education Hall of Fame on November 7. Crose earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from NAU, created a Holocaust and genocide studies course at Saguaro in 2021, and was named Arizona History Teacher of the Year in 2024 for his lesson on Native American boarding schools. Scottsdale Independent
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community is polling its 11,000 members on seven new name options to help preserve local languages—some options change the term to reflect sovereignty—and the council will delay any action until next year. Audio recordings explaining the proposals are available on a new website. KJZZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Arizona’s Medicaid program, known as AHCCCS, offers health coverage to eligible people based on income + residency and requires documents like proof of citizenship and income. Residents can apply online, in person or by mail and may get help from more than 150 organizations if needed. The Arizona Republic
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Aloft Live! with Tyler Nielson
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy a mix of classic covers from Tyler N while sipping on cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Haunted W Scottsdale Masquerade
8:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — W Scottsdale — Starts at $40 — Enjoy a hauntingly good time with top DJs, prepaid drinks, and spooky decor at Scottsdale's premier Halloween party.
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Sip, Savor, & Shop Festival
12-6 p.m. — Salt River Fields at Talking Stick — VIP tickets available — Enjoy local bites, drinks, and shopping at Arizona's ultimate fall festival.
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2025 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race
12-4 a.m. — Phoenix Raceway — Check event for ticket costs — Experience the thrilling finale of the NASCAR Cup Series with live streams and more.
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TechServe Alliance Executive Summit
Nov 4-6 — Fairmont Scottsdale Princess — Costs vary — Explore key trends and insights in the technology staffing and solutions industry.
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Live Music with Mike Goodrick at Aloft Scottsdale
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy dynamic acoustic tunes in a laid-back bar atmosphere with cocktails and light fare.
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Scottsdale Networking Event
12-1 p.m. — Arizona School of Real Estate & Business — $25 drop-in fee for guests — Build powerful connections and elevate your business in a supportive community.
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Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships
10 AM – 6 PM — Monterra at WestWorld — Ticketed event — The nation’s most attended polo event mixes world-class sport with luxury, entertainment, and style.
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AIM at Melanoma Walk
8 AM – 12 PM — Eldorado Park Basketball Court — Free entry — Participate in a community walk to raise awareness for melanoma prevention and research.
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Aloft Live! Featuring Jessica Maeve
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy award-winning ukulele artist Jessica Maeve in a relaxed bar setting with cocktails and light fare.
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