Bethany Wedepohl (pictured) and her friends need people to coach volleyball and flag football teams. Coaches decide the two days their team practices, which are after school on school grounds. Football games are Friday evenings, and volleyball games take place Saturday mornings and afternoons.
Practices begin Sept. 22, with games running Oct. 4 through Nov. 22. And did we mention . . . it's a paying job! Complete a recreation specialist application at www.scottsdaleaz.gov/HR/jobs. For more information, call (480) 312-7657.
Preliminary returns reported in mayor and council races As of Tuesday night, preliminary returns in the Sept. 2 Scottsdale mayor's race showed Councilman Jim Lane with 14,909 votes and incumbent Mayor Mary Manross with 14,692 votes. Final results expected this weekend will determine whether they head for a Nov. 4 runoff, along with up to six City Council candidates. Check the City Clerk's elections page for the latest numbers.
Breakfast features fire chief, 9/11 tribute Scottsdale Fire Chief Willie McDonald will be the speaker at a special Sept. 11 Mayor and City Council Breakfast, which will also feature a brief commemoration of the events of Sept. 11, 2001. The breakfast is at the Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road, and begins at 7:30 a.m. with light refreshments. The program starts at 8 a.m.
Community discussions planned for southern Scottsdale area residents Residents of southern Scottsdale are invited to attend a cafe discussion this fall to help identify goals and policies that will guide the area’s future.
Citizens invited to view plans for two fire stations Citizens are invited to view plans for a new fire station at Eldorado Park at an open house Sept. 3, and plans for new station at Cactus and 96th Street at an open house Sept. 4.
Traffic Restrictions Update A weekly update of the most significant road construction projects and traffic restrictions expected within Scottsdale's city limits. Updated each Thursday.
Election Information Check here for updates to the 2008 City of Scottsdale General Election on September 2, 2008 to elect a Mayor and three Council members.