HEADLINE NEWS

Scottsdale has lost one of its most iconic and enduring residents with the passing of Paul Messinger. A lifelong public servant who served on the Scottsdale City Council and in the Arizona Legislature, Paul Messinger was a community champion and beloved friend whose legacy shaped the city in countless ways.

The Messinger family shared that "a public visitation will be held 3 – 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at Messinger Indian School Mortuary. A funeral mass will follow at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 30 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Scottsdale. Interment will follow at Paradise Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

We welcome all who wish to honor Paul’s memory to visit any of our funeral homes in Scottsdale, Fountain Hills, Payson, or Paradise Memorial Gardens Cemetery to sign a guestbook or offer condolences."

Learn more about Paul Messinger.

As Scottsdale’s newest sports facility, Reata Sports Complex has nearly completed its first year of operation — and has proven to be a major success. The complex was designed with a unique dual-use purpose: to support local and regional sports leagues and tournaments while also providing much-needed overflow parking during the city’s largest gatherings, like the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction and WM Phoenix Open. Bond financing for the project was approved by Scottsdale voters in 2019.

In its inaugural year, the facility hosted 16 sports events across its five international-sized soccer fields, welcoming competitions in soccer, lacrosse, rugby and ultimate frisbee. With demand on the rise, the complex is poised to host 25 events in 2025, including new offerings such as a bike triathlon and expanded tournaments in soccer, rugby and lacrosse.

Learn more.

Scottsdale is seeking volunteers for city boards and commissions. Current needs include three openings on the Human Services Advisory Commission and two openings on the Planning Commission. The full list of current openings includes:

• Board of Adjustment (one seat)
• Building Advisory Board of Appeals (one seat)
• Historic Preservation Commission (one seat)
• Human Services Advisory Commission (three seats)
• Industrial Development Authority (one seat)
• Loss Trust Fund Board (one seat)
• McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission (one seat)
• Planning Commission (two seats)
• Tourism Development Commission (one industry representative seat)

Residents looking for opportunities to volunteer and give back to their community are invited to complete an online application by Friday, May 9.

Detailed descriptions of each board and commission’s responsibilities can be found at ScottsdaleAZ.gov, search "boards and commissions."

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 April 28:

• McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission Regular Meeting: 5 p.m. Thursday, May 1
• Historic Preservation Commission Regular Meeting: 6 p.m. Thursday, May 1

Week of May 5 – Check back next week for the full list:

• Scottsdale Housing Agency Governing Board Regular Meeting: 5 p.m. Thursday, May 8
• Human Services Advisory Commission Regular Meeting: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8

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

Find more public meetings.

THINGS TO DO

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 90’s, 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.

The Scottsdale Concert Band will conclude its 2024-25 season with a free concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Scottsdale Community College Performing Arts Center. Titled “Life, Love & Latin Colors,” the concert will feature south-of-the border sounds and rhythms that will make you want to dance.

Included in the performance will be “San Antonio Dances” by Frank Ticheli; Alfred Reed’s “Second Suite for Band (Latino Mexicana)”; “Paconchita” by Oscar Navarro; and “Danzas Cubanas” by Robert Sheldon.

Also, the band will perform “One Life Beautiful” by Julie Giroux, written in memory of Heather Cramer Reu, daughter of former Indiana University Band Department chairman and Marching Hundred director Ray Cramer, whose life tragically ended in a car crash.

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. - 1 p.m.
• 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

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

Improvements to a section of the Indian Bend Wash Multiuse Path adjacent to the Continental Golf Club are underway. Construction will take place between the 3rd St. and Earll Drive alignments and path entrances; work is scheduled 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday – Friday. The path will be closed approximately two months during construction.

The work includes replacing the existing path surface with new concrete, widening the path from 8 to 10 feet, and applying fresh striping in the area. The bike and pedestrian bridge over Osborn Road are not included in this project; however, the bridge will be closed during construction to allow crews access to the bridge entrances.

Cyclists and pedestrians should follow detour signs along the path directing traffic onto Miller Road using 78th and 2nd streets and Pinchot Drive. We appreciate your cooperation during construction as we work to improve the city’s more than 125 miles of multiuse path amenities.

Job of the Week: Development Services Supervisor. In this role, you'll supervise and support a dedicated team of professionals while serving as a vital link between the city of Scottsdale and developers, engineers, contractors, and residents. You’ll ensure projects move smoothly from concept to construction and play a key role in maintaining Scottsdale’s high standards for development, livability, and design.

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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