Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 21st of December.
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🏥 Health
State officials released the annual Child Fatality Report on Saturday, Dec.
20, showing accidental deaths fell by 5.5% even as fatalities from vaccine-preventable diseases rose and drownings plus heat-related deaths increased. Health experts stressed the need for revised vaccine guidance and better child supervision amidst hotter summers.
🏈 Sports
Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham extended his contract on Dec.
20, boosting his staff’s salary from $1.7 million to $11 million (ending rumors of a Michigan move after representatives spoke with the school) ahead of the team’s Dec. 31 Sun Bowl game at Mountain America Stadium.
Right-hander Merrill Kelly signed a two-year, $40 million deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday.
The Scottsdale native will earn a $2 million signing bonus as part of a tentative agreement reached today pending a physical and could serve as the team’s top starter next spring.
🎉 Scottsdale Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Arizona Balloon Classic
4-9 p.m. — Wild Horse Pass Stadium — Prices vary — Experience breathtaking balloon ascensions and dazzling evening glows amidst food, music, and family fun.
Songs from Film - A Revue
2:00-3:30 p.m. — ASU Kerr — Check local listings for ticket prices — Enjoy an intimate revue of songs and musings from iconic musicals and unforgettable cinema classics.
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