HEADLINE NEWS

Help shape the future of Scottsdale Human Services by providing feedback on its strategic plan. Scottsdale’s Human Services Department plays a crucial role in assisting the community with self-sufficiency, social services, behavioral support, recreation diversion programs and reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities and/or low to moderate income. 

As the department works through its strategic plan, empowering the community to vocalize their needs and feedback is central to this initiative's success. By taking part in the questionnaire, citizens will help shape the forthcoming three-year strategic plan for Human Services.

Participants who complete the questionnaire will be entered for an opportunity to win a brand-new iPad! The questionnaire is open through Friday, Nov. 29, and is available in English and Spanish.

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PUBLIC MEETINGS

Get a head start learning about city issues, projects and activities by attending or listening in on the many public meetings we host.

Week of Nov. 25:

• City Council Regular Meeting: 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25

Week of Dec. 2: Check back next week for the full list:

• City Council Regular Meeting: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3
• Veterans Advisory Commission Regular Meeting: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4

Learn about the responsibilities of city Boards and Commissions and how you can serve.

Find more public meetings.

THINGS TO DO

Experience holiday magic during Scottsdazzle! Get ready to shine this holiday season with Scottsdazzle! Scottsdale’s monthlong holiday celebration kicks off at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, and runs through Dec. 31. Experience the West’s Most Western Town in a whole new way by discovering the best in dining, shopping and more than 45 incredible events.

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Support local businesses at Shop Scottsdale Saturday. Old Town Scottsdale invites the community to shop small this holiday season during its Shop Scottsdale Saturday event from 1 – 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30

Old Town is home to a vibrant small business community with dozens of locally owned and operated boutiques, galleries, and retailers all within walking distance throughout the 5^th Avenue Shopping District, Arts District and Historic Old Town.

Saturday’s event will feature complimentary professional gift-wrapping services from AZ Gift Wrapping and a free gift-with-purchase reusable tote bag. Plus, entertainment will be provided by the Jingle Belles, a singing and dancing trio.

Old Town customers who show a receipt from Shop Scottsdale will receive a free tote bag at one of two pop-up tents located at Brown Avenue and Main Street and 5th Avenue and Marshall Way.

The complimentary gift-wrapping station will be available at the tent at 5^th Avenue and Marshall Way. Patrons are limited to one free gift wrapping.

Scottsdale’s 5^th Avenue Shopping District is located on the north side of Indian School Road between 68th Street and Scottsdale Road.

Visit OldTownScottsdaleAZ.com/Shopping for a list of local boutiques, shops and art galleries.

Ongoing:

• Scottsdale ArtWalk: Scottsdale is home to more than 100 galleries, dedicated to exhibiting the finest visual art from around the world and locally. Stroll at your own pace. 7-9 p.m. Thursdays. Specialty-themed Gold Palette ArtWalks are held 6:30-9 p.m. about once a month.
• Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts: Attend exciting, diverse events throughout the year.
• Find McDowell Sonoran Conservancy events.
• Discover Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West activities.
• Get Scottsdale Sister Cities events.

Get more events information.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Maricopa County Air Quality Department launches annual “Burn Cleaner, Burn Better” campaign. The Maricopa County Air Quality Department (MCAQD) has launched its Burn Cleaner, Burn Better (BCBB) campaign for the fall and winter seasons. The BCBB campaign aims to encourage residents, visitors, and businesses in Maricopa County to refrain from burning wood and instead opt for cleaner burning alternatives to mitigate the negative impact of wood smoke on public health and air quality.

The BCBB campaign raises awareness about the health risks associated with breathing polluted air caused by wood smoke. Each year during the holiday season, local hospitals observe a notable increase in patients with respiratory ailments due to smoke from fireplaces, fire pits, and open outdoor fires.

Maricopa County greatly benefits from residents opting for alternative fuel burning devices, such as gas or propane. Residents interested in making the switch to cleaner-burning options can take advantage of two programs offered by MCAQD: Maricopa County Fireplace Retrofit and Maricopa County Propane Fire Pit. These programs provide vouchers or discounts for retrofitting wood burning fireplaces with a natural gas log set or purchasing propane fire pits to eligible residents.

Learn more. 

Scottsdale residents can safely recycle old electronics Saturday, Dec. 7, at the city’s North Corp Yard. It’s important to properly recycle things like old computers, printers, phones, cameras, flat panel televisions/monitors and stereo equipment – and Scottsdale Solid Waste's free Electronics Recycling Event is the place to do it.

The event is from 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at 9191 E. San Salvador Drive. Proof or residency is required: such as a photo I.D. with your Scottsdale address or a city utility bill.

Learn more about acceptable items for this event.

FYI

Job of the Week: Airport Operations Tech. The position inspects airport facilities on foot, in motor vehicle or by using the airfield closed circuit television system This role also communicates face-to-face and by radio with airport users including tenants, general public, tower personnel, co-workers, and emergency agencies on airport safety procedures and regulations.

City employees enjoy competitive benefits while working in a supportive, high-performance organization focused on delivering on our mission – Simply Better Service for a World-Class Community. Learn more and apply.

QUICK LINKS

• City Call Center – 480-312-3111
• Report things that need to be fixed, or submit other requests via Scottsdale EZ
• Traffic Restrictions Map – We update this map daily to include most road improvement projects. Stay in the loop for Pima Freeway construction.
• Brush and Bulk Schedule
• Scottsdale Weather