HEADLINE NEWS

Most city offices and facilities will be closed Monday, May 26, for Memorial Day. Recycling and garbage collection will not be affected. Place your containers out by 5 a.m. the morning of collection or the evening before. 

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.

Scottsdale Mayor Lisa Borowsky is hosting a town hall meeting. Residents are encouraged to attend the free event  to ask questions and discuss important issues facing the community. The free town hall takes place 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 29, at Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th St.

Residents can submit questions in advance to the Mayor’s Chief of Staff Terrance Thornton or bring their questions to the event.

Scottsdale hosts community open house to advance citywide accessibility efforts. The city of Scottsdale will host the Accessible Scottsdale Community Open House, an event where community members can learn about the city’s efforts to complete a self-assessment as part of updating Scottsdale's ADA Transition Plan. The open house takes place 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, May 29, in Room 2 at the Granite Reef Senior Center, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road. This event offers an opportunity for people to share their experiences and provide input that will shape the future of accessibility in Scottsdale. 

Scottsdale is working with a team of experts to update its ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. This comprehensive project will evaluate city buildings, sidewalks, intersections and programs to identify and develop a plan to remove barriers to access. The plan ensures that city properties and programs are accessible for all residents and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Learn more. 

Scottsdale’s code enforcement team joins police department to strengthen community impact. This strategic shift, effective June 1, will improve efficiency, reduce duplication of efforts, and provide additional support through the resources and command structure of the police department. 

The realignment brings the city’s 19-member Code Enforcement team under the umbrella of Scottsdale Police, allowing for a more coordinated response to quality-of-life issues such as property maintenance, zoning violations and public nuisance complaints.

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 May 19:

• Tourism Development Commission Regular Meeting: 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 20
• City Council Special Meeting: 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 20
• City Council Regular Meeting: 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 20
• Parks and Recreation Commission Regular Meeting: 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 21
• Airport Advisory Commission Regular Meeting: 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 21
• Scottsdale Environmental Advisory Commission Regular Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21
• Council Subcommittee on Economic Development Regular Meeting: 1 p.m. Thursday, May 22
• Human Services Advisory Commission: 5 p.m. Thursday, May 22
  

Week of May 26 – Check back next week for the full list:

• Neighborhood Advisory Commission Regular Meeting: 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 28

Learn about the responsibilities of city Boards and Commissions and how you can serve.  
Find more public meetings.

THINGS TO DO

Support Arizona Restaurant Week through May 25. Arizona Restaurant Week showcases local chefs and their culinary achievements with special menus and dining experiences at participating restaurants.  

Dive-In Movie Night. Join us for an evening of swimming and entertainment as we play Moana 2 on our inflatable screen shortly after sunset. 

• 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at Eldorado Aquatic & Fitness Center, 2301 N. Miller Road

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: 

• 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 

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.

Do you know a person or business that embodies Scottsdale’s spirit? The Neighborhood Advisory Commission invites you to nominate those who strengthen our community through their commitment to and involvement in Scottsdale neighborhoods. Learn more about past winners and nominate someone today.

FYI

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.dm. 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.

Job of the Week: Street Operations Pavement Manager. The street operations pavement manager plays a strategic role in delivering reliable, safe, and sustainable transportation infrastructure for Scottsdale. This position supports the execution of long-range goals and operational strategies, ensuring the efficient use of city resources and responsive service to residents.

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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