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Scottsdale
Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025
Good morning, Scottsdale. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 23rd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Food banks and community pantries across the area will provide free USDA food during winter break (TEFAP) to help families who rely on school meals. Families can visit a pantry without a referral and may only need basic identification. Scottsdale Independent
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Elvira's at DC Ranch launches a new happy hour menu offering small plates and handcrafted cocktails by Executive Chef Christopher George. The modern Mexican restaurant serves the menu from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at its Scottsdale location (20825 N. Pima Road, Suite H110). Arizona Digital Free Press
- ➤ The Scottsdale Chamber announced the 2025 Business Volunteer Awards recipients during its December PM Connect event, honoring Eric Luoma for a Legacy Award, Rosi Khazoom for the Segner Award, Patsy James as Rising Star, Dana Holt as Volunteer of the Year, and Justin Layman with the Chairman’s Award — recognizing their exceptional commitment to community service. Arizona Digital Free Press
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art will open 'Tender Alchemy: Beth Ames Swartz and Julianne Swartz' on Mar. 21 to feature the first collaborative exhibition of the mother-daughter pair, showcasing art focused on transformation, healing, and spiritual themes. A catalog is co-published with Hirmer. Arizona Digital Free Press
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale Unified School District today announced five winners of its Innovation Startup Grants for 2025-26. The grants support projects at Mohave, Tavan, Laguna, Coronado, and Redfield that use hands-on, collaborative STEM approaches to boost student learning. Arizona Digital Free Press
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Scottsdale code states that oversized vehicles — over 22 feet or with a chassis rated for more than 1 ton — cannot be parked on residential streets except for loading, unloading, or deliveries. Residents who plan to park such vehicles overnight should check local regulations to avoid fines. The Arizona Republic
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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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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.
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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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Aloft Live! featuring Chris Yak Acoustic
5-8 p.m. — Aloft Scottsdale — Free entry — Enjoy a laid-back live acoustic performance by Chris Yak while sipping cocktails and light fare.
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Jourdan Rolland Music Event
2-6 p.m. — Continental Golf Club — Free entry — Enjoy a lively mix of genres from this engaging Arizona musician.
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