🌱 Scottsdale Makes Seafood Top 10 + Disaster Declaration Oversight

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Here are the top stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Lizzy Savetsky, an influencer and anti-Semitism activist, will be featured at the Leadership Tea on Sunday, April 23 at 3 p.m. The event is hosted by the Phoenix Women’s Division of American Friends of Magen David Adom, and the location of the event is provided upon registration. Stacie Brockman will conduct an interview with Lizzy on the topics of social media and Israel support, rising anti-Semitism, and everyone’s role in making an impact. Those interested can register at Wizevents. (NewsBreak, AFMDA)
2. Scottsdale is home to several seafood restaurants on the Top 10 list for best seafood restaurants in Arizona! The list was compiled based on public voting from Ranking Arizona’s 2023 edition, and Salt Cellar Restaurant landed the No. 1 spot! Ocean 44 is listed as No. 2, followed by Eddie V’s Prime Seafood at No. 3. Mastro’s Ocean Club secured No. 6 on the list, and Chart House landed at No. 7. (Arizona Big Media)
3. Scottsdale legislators are proposing that Arizona lawmakers should reconvene every 30 days to evaluate and approve the continuation of any emergency declaration made by the governor. The proposal was created in response to the coronavirus-related state of emergency declared by Governor Ducey in 2020, which restrained school operations and businesses for nearly two years. HCR 2039 was approved by the House and now requires full Senate approval to get on the ballot. There are currently 41 active state disaster declarations, but clarification is needed on whether the proposal includes all declarations or only those happening in the current “incident period.” (Free: NewsBreak, Subscription: Daily Independent)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• Cash Mob at Rift Wine Bar & Taphouse, 431 North Scottsdale Road. Cash Mobs are “casual networking events that help support locally owned business. These events are FREE to adults and professionals that may appreciate learning about networking.” Reservations can be made at Eventbrite. (5:00 PM – 7:00 PM)

The Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place is offering:

The Scottsdale Public Library is offering:

From my notebook:

• The coyote suspect remains at large! The Scottsdale Police Department reminds residents that “any coyote sightings in the area of 94th Street and Thompson Peak Parkway are to be reported as soon as possible to @azgfd 623-236-7201. The line is open 24/7.” (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• Are you looking for a new home? Check out these five new homes for sale in Scottsdale!(Scottsdale Patch)
• If you are in the market for something luxurious, a home with mountain views in the Desert Mountain community is listed for $12M! (The Business Journals/paywall)
• Have you been considering sending your child to sleepaway camp? Friendly Pines Camp, which is located in Prescott, will be hosting a free “Round-Up” night for families at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess on March 27 at 7 p.m. During the event, the camp director will present information about the experience and answer questions. Guests will receive “complimentary gifts and door prizes,” as well as the opportunity to win $100 or $250 off camp tuition! (CITYSunTimes)
• Scottsdale Police Department has a Spirit of Service honoree! “Police Crisis Intervention Supervisor Tracey Wilkinson is the most tenured female employee in the organization. She was hired in April 1988 as a Police Crisis Intervention Specialist and promoted to the unit supervisor in 2008. Thank you, Tracey, for 34 years (and counting) of dedicated service to the Scottsdale community!” (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• Scottsdale Parks & Recreation highlighted “your 2023 Special Olympics Arizona Division 4 flag football champs!” The Scottsdale Bobcats took home the gold at the “flag football tournament at State Farm Stadium. Let’s go Bobcats!” (Scottsdale Parks & Recreation via Facebook)

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Now you’re in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! I’ll see you tomorrow!

— Megan Moreno

About me: Megan Moreno is a registered nurse, leader, cancer survivor, wife, and mother of two. Megan loves spending time with her husband, who is an Army combat veteran, and their children exploring the beautiful city of Scottsdale.

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