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May 12, 2025

Scottsdale Update - May 12, 2025

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Attend a community meeting to kick off the design process for the Brown Avenue Parking Structure Expansion. The meeting will take place at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 22, at the Civic Center Library Auditorium, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd.

This project will expand the city-owned parking structure at First Street and Brown Avenue by adding two levels of parking. Participants at the meeting can meet the project team, learn more about the process and share elements they would like to see in the upgraded structure.

The Old Town Farmers Market is currently held at this location – and will continue here through the 2025/2026 season, when construction preparations on the site are expected to begin.

Scottsdale is working with the Old Town Farmer’s Market to identify a new location in Old Town where it can continue to operate after this project begins.  

Learn more.

Jacob Johnson appointed as Scottsdale’s Emergency Manager. As emergency manager, Johnson will oversee Scottsdale’s emergency planning and coordination with local, state, and federal partners. His role is critical in ensuring Scottsdale is well-prepared for natural disasters, public health emergencies, and other major incidents.

Johnson recently earned the Certified Emergency Manager designation through the International Association of Emergency Managers. This designation is widely regarded as the highest professional in the field of emergency management. The organization includes more than 6,000 emergency management professionals worldwide whose goals are saving lives and protecting property and the environment during emergencies and disasters.

Learn more.

Join local veterans’ organizations Memorial Day to honor those who lost their lives in military service. The ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 26, at the Scottsdale Memorial for the Fallen, located adjacent to the Chaplain sculpture on the Civic Center Memorial Lawn, 3939 N. Drinkwater Blvd.

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 May 12:

Week of May 19 – Check back next week for the full list:

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

Find more public meetings.

THINGS TO DO

Name That Tune! Do you love music from the 50s through the 80s? Join us for a fun game of Name That Tune. Contestants will compete in teams to guess small clips of different songs through the decades. Variety of theme songs from popular TV shows will also be shown. Winners from this event will earn a prize!

Test your knowledge and join us 1-3 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the Via Linda Senior Center, 10440 East Via Linda.

This is a free event. The waiting list registration is open.

Tracks & Tunes – rock ‘n’ roll at the Railroad Park is back! Enjoy free concerts every Sunday evening from a variety of local bands. With Motown, disco, rhythm and blues and retro 90s, we’ve got a little something for everyone.

Bring a blanket or chair and relax in the park. Pack a picnic or enjoy something tasty from Hartley’s General Store or one of the food trucks that will be onsite.

For band and food truck information, please visit therailroadpark.com.

Shop a wide variety of organic produce and seasonal specialties at the Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market. The market features more than 100 Arizona growers.

  • Old Town Scottsdale - 3806 N. Brown Ave.
  • 8 a.m. - noon
  • FREE admission
  • Event details

Ongoing:

Get more events information.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Accessible Scottsdale Community Open House. Learn about the city's efforts to complete a self-assessment as part of updating Scottsdale's ADA Transition Plan. The plan ensures that city properties and programs are accessible for all residents and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This open house offers an opportunity to learn more about that process, meet the team conducting the assessment and ask questions. Learn more about the city’s accessibility efforts at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search “accessible Scottsdale.”

  • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at Granite Reef Senior Center

Learn how to convert your grass to xeriscape. Scottsdale Water Conservation staff will share best practices for removing grass and converting your irrigation system from sprinklers to drip. The City of Scottsdale’s grass removal rebate terms will be covered as well as a discussion on proper plants to include in your conversion project.

  • 1-2 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at the Mustang Library Auditorium, 10101 N. 90th St.
  • Please register to reserve a spot.

Scottsdale Senior Services is seeking donations for its annual program that provides homebound, in-need seniors with necessary items for summer relief. Donations for the annual “Beat the Heat” program can be dropped off 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday to Friday, through May 17, at Via Linda Senior Center, 10440 E. Via Linda. Critical items needed:

  • Water bottles
  • Brita water pitchers with filters
  • Nutritional drinks 

Find a full list of items needed (PDF).

FYI

Job of the Week: Management Analyst. The management analyst position concentrates on project management, comprehensive data analytics and analysis, report writing, research, performance metrics, and department policies. The position ensures that the Scottsdale Police Department operates efficiently and in alignment with community values. The work performed directly influences the effectiveness and transparency of public safety initiatives across the city.

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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