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Scottsdazzle, the city’s monthlong winter celebration, is underway - here are just a few events happening this weekend:

Pancakes and pajamas with Santa. Kids of all ages are encouraged to wear holiday-themed pajamas for a festive breakfast that features a meet and greet with Santa Claus, dance performances by Greasepaint Theatre and arts and crafts.

• 9 a.m.- noon, Saturday, Dec. 14 at Marshall Way Bridge, 7124 E. Stetson Drive
• Cost is $30 per person

Pre-registration is required.

Holly Jolly DIY Décor. Join the Scottsdale Artists’ School for a hands-on, 3D ornament-making session. Professional artists will lead attendees in decorating and creating their very own unique holiday decoration.

Enjoy live holiday music from Beth Lenderman during the event!

Register here.

Scottsdazzle Stroll. Wander through Old Town Scottsdale’s own winter wonderland and stroll to the beat of local musicians! Get enveloped in the spirit of the season while meandering along the canal banks of the Scottsdale Waterfront, which is illuminated with holiday lights and decor. Stop by the stunning 36-foot Scottsdazzle tree for a selfie or a family photo, enjoy live entertainment and warm up with hot cocoa, coffee and sweet seasonal treats.

• 6-9 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 at 7135 E. Camelback Road

More info on Scottsdazzle events.

Scottsdale ranked No. 1 digital city for the second year in a row. Scottsdale took the top spot in the Center for Digital Government’s annual Digital Cities Survey, ranking No. 1 among cities with populations between 125,000 and 249,999.

This national review recognizes cities that excel at leveraging technology to enhance citizen services, privacy rights, transparency, cybersecurity and more.

Scottsdale is the only Arizona municipality to rank No. 1 in any category.

The Center for Digital Government said Scottsdale retained the top spot because of its digital transformation leadership and several recent achievements.

Learn more.

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 Dec. 9:

• Human Relations Commission Regular Meeting and Work Study Session: 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 Library Board Regular Meeting: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 Planning Commission Regular Meeting: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 Development Board Regular Meeting: 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 Personnel Board Regular Meeting: 9 a.m. Friday, Dec. 13

Week of Dec. 16: Check back next week for the full list:

• Personnel Board Regular Meeting: 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16 Tourism Development Commission Regular Meeting: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17

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

Find more public meetings.

THINGS TO DO

Join Scottsdale Parks and Recreation for an unforgettable Playground Holiday JamFest! Bring the whole family to Horizon Park for a night of holiday fun, live music by the talented JForte, and plenty of festive cheer! Take photos with Santa, groove to the tunes and enjoy a magical night together. This is a free event and all ages are welcome!

• 5-7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 at 15444 N. 100th St.

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 Free Vaccination Event. Maricopa County Public Health is providing free vaccines at the Paiute Neighborhood Center.

• 9 a.m. - noon, Thursday, Dec. 12 at 6535 E. Osborn Road

Learn more.

Shred It! Protect your identity by bringing your personal and/or commercial documents to the "Shred It" event. Shredding costs $5 per box or bag.

• 7-10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Scottsdale Police Department, District 1, 7601 E. McKellips Road

FYI

Job of the Week: Stormwater/Drainage Engineer - Librarian III. The position supervises employees and coordinates personnel-related activities to include, but not limited to: training, approving work schedules, recommending/approving personnel actions and establishing performance goals. This role also performs daily duties in a manner consistent with the Scottsdale Public Library's mission, goals, and objectives.

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.

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• City Call Center - 480-312-3111
• Report things that need to be fixed, or submit other requests via Scottsdale EZ
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