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Tuesday, December 16th, 2025
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ HomeSmart raised over $20K at its Agents Helping Agents Golf Event on Nov. 4 at McCormick Ranch Golf Club in Scottsdale to support a program that helps agents cover utility, medical and funeral expenses (benefiting 25,000 agents nationwide). Arizona Digital Free Press
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Renovations are complete at the 78,992 sqft WillScot Support Center at Scottsdale Entrada on 6400 E. McDowell Road. WillScot + provider of temporary space solutions for over 80 years now starts operations from its updated headquarters. Scottsdale Independent
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, local Catholic communities begin the posadas tradition to honor Mary and Joseph by gathering to sing prayers and reenact their journey with door-to-door celebrations featuring tamales, ponche and a pinata. The festivities continue through Christmas Eve and bring a cherished holiday custom to life. The Arizona Republic
- ➤ Jonathan Buford—founder of Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company and noted photographer—has released his book, Arizona Wilderness: A Celebration of the 90 Most Pristine Places in the State, which features his photos of all 90 officially designated wilderness areas in Arizona. The book invites readers to explore and appreciate the unique landscapes across our state. KJZZ
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale Unified School District announced it will close and repurpose two schools due to declining enrollment. Some board members + community members say the decision process was flawed and worry about the impact on local school programs. KJZZ
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At a North Scottsdale therapy farm, one-eyed rescue horse Phoenix works with Hunkapi’s vulnerable clients, including blind babies (rescued from a kill pen), to offer unique therapy that improves well-being. ABC15 Arizona
- ➤ Cigna and Tenet Healthcare — one based in Connecticut and the other in Dallas — are in a contract dispute that must be resolved by the end of the year, or 413,000 enrollees in Arizona will lose access to the Abrazo Health network. ABC15 Arizona
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Closed sales in Greater Phoenix rose 4.3% in November compared to 1.2% nationally, with year-to-date gains at 3.9%; in Scottsdale, median home sale prices increased 4% to $1.18 million and inventory grew 7% from last November. Arizona Digital Free Press
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arizona Republic invites readers to vote for the top high school basketball performance from Dec. 8-13; the poll closes at 6 p.m. on Dec. 18 (featuring standout plays by Daylen Sharper and Zane Graham). The Arizona Republic
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Live Music with Bill Miles at Aloft Scottsdale
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy a laid-back evening with a one-man band covering over 150 feel-good songs from the '60s to '90s.
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Live Music Featuring The Hourglass Cats
7-10 p.m. — BLVD Kitchen and Bar — No cover charge — Enjoy an evening of alternative tunes in the heart of Scottsdale's vibrant Old Town.
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Philosoraptors Concert
7-10 p.m. — BLVD Kitchen & Bar — Free entry — Enjoy a groovy cover band playing rock, pop, country, and funk from the 60s to today.
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Mariachi Sol De Mexico De Jose Hernandez
5:30-8:30 p.m. — Virginia G. Piper Theater — Tickets required — Experience the vibrant sounds of maestro José Hernández and his mariachi band in a night of passionate performances.
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Christmas Dinner Celebration
11am-9pm — La Fogata — $72 Adults, $36 Children — Savor a festive three-course Christmas dinner with seasonal chef-crafted dishes and delightful desserts.
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Aloft Live! Featuring Eddie Unplugged
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy a laid-back evening with live acoustic music and cocktails in Old Town Scottsdale.
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Keyboard Conversations: Chopin — The Romantic
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Virginia G. Piper Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the romantic brilliance of Chopin through lively polonaises, enchanting nocturnes, and more.
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The Sound of Simon & Garfunkel
3-6 p.m. — Virginia G. Piper Theater — Cost details not provided — Experience a nostalgia-filled afternoon of Simon & Garfunkel classics followed by dinner in Old Town.
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