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Happy weekend, Scottsdale!
In today’s happening-today edition: Parking lot funding healthcare scholarships, a sleek hotel with a rooftop pool, a real-life CLUE walking mystery, and more. + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
From today’s sponsor, FinanceBuzz: Many Arizona drivers end up paying higher auto insurance premiums because they don’t shop around enough. The same driver with the same car can get wildly different quotes from different insurers, so it truly pays to compare. Their free tool makes it easy.*
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📰 In the news
Investing in future healers: Near Scottsdale Stadium, an HonorHealth-owned parking lot funds scholarships for healthcare students, with $66,000 awarded to 13 nurses, doctors, and professionals in 2025 at 2nd Street and Drinkwater — read the full story.
European-inspired retreat arrives: Old Town just gained a sleek stay. The six-story AC Hotel Scottsdale Old Town opened in February with 168 rooms, a rooftop pool, and Cielito, a bar with Camelback views — get all the details.
Local student fuels stage dreams: Scottsdale teen Adam Blutter is using his bar mitzvah project to help underprivileged kids experience live musical theater. The Little Mermaid Jr. will perform Saturday, April 18 at 7 pm — get show and ticket details.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.*
Gold & silver are hot: Last year was gold’s best year since 1979. Silver did even better, climbing nearly 150%… and analysts expect the momentum to continue. Curious about precious metal investing? GoldCo has a helpful guide that covers everything you need to know. It’s free — and definitely worth a read.*
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Good hair days ahead: Since 1978, Arizona Hair has kept Scottsdale sharp with stylists who actually listen, then deliver. Expect healthy ends, fresh shape, and mirror moments that feel like you. When split ends start sending SOS, their crew restores shine and confidence without the fuss.
Upgrade that Scottsdale grin: Dental Studio 101 pairs advanced tech with a patient-first vibe, handling routine checkups and modern orthodontics without the stress. If your smile needs a gentle reset, this team keeps it simple, comfortable, and surprisingly enjoyable.
A smarter weight reset: Pivot Weight Loss Center pairs board-certified bariatric surgeons with real 1:1 coaching and a handy app, offering both non-surgical paths and surgical options, so your plan actually fits life in the Valley. Thoughtful support, clear guidance, and tools that make change stick.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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🫶 We got your back
Thinning hair? Don’t treat the wrong thing: When my ponytail started thinning, I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, sprays, etc.) and not one of them lasted. Turns out, most products target the strand, not the follicle… and that’s the whole problem. Once follicles go dormant, they need targeted help to come back. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn about my favorites here →
Last call for the CVS Epic Beauty Sale: Today’s your last chance to save on all sorts of self-care products at CVS, including makeup, beauty tools, skin care, hair masks, moisturizers, and more from all your favorite brands. *Shop the sale before it ends →
Paying full price is officially optional: Blu Dot just marked down dozens of their best sofas, beds, dining tables, outdoor pieces, and lighting by as much as 60%. Not because something’s wrong with them, but because every great design eventually has to make room for the next one. The deals change daily, so it’s always a new adventure. *See what’s on sale today →
Most people have no idea what’s happening inside their body: Not because the data doesn’t exist, but because no one’s collecting it. Routine annual checkups miss things like body composition, biological age, and the biomarkers that can help predict long-term patterns. The good news? HumeHealth offers tools to help you track all of that at home for less than the cost of a specialist visit. *Use code NEW20 to save 20% →
Something in your house is about to break: It might be your AC, your water heater, your fridge… doesn’t matter. Every major appliance has an expiration date, and when it goes, you’ll be staring down a repair bill that can climb into the thousands fast. An AHS home warranty covers these types of surprises + *select plans are $150 off right now →
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📆 Around town today & tomorrow
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🧘 Scottsdale Yoga Fest @ Scottsdale Civic Center | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Scottsdale Civic Center’s Center Lawn turns into a mat forest as the Vikara Yoga Community hosts its yoga fest, courtesy of Banner Health. Stretch, breathe, chat with neighbors, then reward yourself with coffee, because balance counts even when you nailed tree pose for six seconds.
🚗 Spring Car Show 2026 @ Streetside Classics (Mesa) | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – If your ride deserves a humble brag, shine it up and head to Streetside Classics in Mesa for the spring car show, free and family friendly. All makes welcome, registration benefits United Food Bank, plus food trucks, live entertainment, awards, and $1,500 in door prizes.
🛍 East Valley Outdoor Native Market @ The Chahaoh (Mesa) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Spend a Saturday wandering Mesa’s East Valley Outdoor Native Market, a showcase of Native American artists, makers, and creators. Pick up beadwork, pottery, or prints, chat with the people who made them, then treat yourself to frybread, because carbs, conversation, and culture play nicely together.
✈ Family Day @ CAF Airbase Arizona (Mesa) | Saturday (3/14) at 11:00 AM – Family Day at Airbase Arizona Flying Museum delivers affordable nostalgia, curious kids, and big shiny planes. Grab reduced family pricing, then let the under-12s tackle a Civil Air Patrol aviation tech challenge while you nod like you always knew what a pitot tube is.
🕵 Clue: A Walking Mystery @ Mesa Arts Center | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Grab comfy shoes and prowl around town for a real life CLUE, an interactive walking mystery that turns local shops into the mansion’s nine rooms. Track down the scattered furniture, solve puzzles, and finally prove it wasn’t you, in the study, with the candlestick.
🏺 Clay Mosaic Bowl Workshop @ Tempe Center For The Arts | Saturday (3/14) at 4:30 PM – If your shelves need less clutter and more showpieces, here’s a free clay mosaic bowl workshop that delivers. Play with color, texture, and little treasures in air dry clay, turning a humble bowl into functional art, equal parts tradition, creativity, and brag. Just show up.
🍀 2026 Shamrock 10K / 5K @ Tempe, Arizona | Sunday (3/15) at 8:30 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to dust off your runners, the 10th Shamrock 10K/5K at Kiwanis Park is it. Jog with strollers and leashed pups, snag a medal, a tech tee, and a post-race “brunch,” with chip-timed bragging rights or a virtual option.
Live music & entertainment:
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Scottsdale report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 90°F – Low: 56°F – Precip: 0%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 91°F – Low: 57°F – Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. North wind 0 to 5 mph.
This house is wild
Villa Sopra Le Luci crowns Silverleaf’s Upper Canyon, a 2021 showpiece with city, mountain, and golf views. The 7-bed estate adds a split 1,500 sq ft guest house, theater for 20, game room with bar, and an indoor basketball court. An 86-inch Lacanche anchors the kitchen, while 30-foot pocket doors reveal a 46-foot negative-edge pool and outdoor kitchen.
Take a peek inside →
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