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Wildfire season is here - Protect your family and homes

Four wildfires currently raging across Arizona are a reminder that we are in the thick of wildfire season. As temperatures heat up, the desert grasses that grew with spring rains are drying out, creating a fire danger.

Take these precautions:
** If you live in a natural desert environment, create a 30-foot defensible space around your home.
** Remove perennial grasses and thin overgrown bushes.
** Remove dead branches from living trees and dead vegetation from the ground.
**Keep a rolled up garden hose with a nozzle attached to an outside hose valve connection.

Learn more.

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City News

Scottsdale recreation offers free “demo” classes Looking for something new this summer but not really sure if you want to commit? Scottsdale Parks and Recreation has a great opportunity for both residents and non-residents – free introductory classes beginning the week of May 14.

Scottsdale tourism continues its strong national presence Scottsdale enjoyed a banner winter season and that national presence continues. Two national magazines -- the Robb Report and Condé Nast Traveler -- feature local hotel properties on their May covers.

Construction begins on Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center expansion at WestWorld Construction is underway on the $42.8 million expansion of the Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center at WestWorld. When complete, the modernized facility will accommodate horse shows, auto auctions, trade shows and other events year-round in an air-conditioned facility of more than 300,000 square feet.

Public Notice Notice of Proposed New or Increased City Fees or Taxes: The Scottsdale City Council will hold public meetings in May, June and July to consider new or increased city fees or taxes.