Scottsdale Video Network September program guide

(Regularly scheduled programming may be preempted by meeting coverage.)

In addition to Cox Cable channel 11 and our live stream, Scottsdale Video Network is also available on all the main platforms for connected TVs including GoogleTV, Apple, Roku, Amazon-Fire, Sony, Samsung, LG & Vizio through the LocalBTV app. Visit LocalBTV.com and read the FAQslinks to external site to learn more.

Public meetings

(Public meeting times are subject to change or cancellation.)

Check our calendar at ScottsdaleAZ.gov for the current public meeting schedule.

Programs

(Regularly scheduled programming may be preempted by meeting coverage.)

Arizona Wildlife Views – This Emmy winning program takes you across Arizona to explore all the great recreational and wildlife opportunities the Grand Canyon state has to offer. Saturdays at 3:30 and 8:30 a.m.; 12:30, 4:30, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m.

Behind the Business – Some businesses stay around for more than one generation. But do you know the story behind the business? We will look at an auto parts store that became one of the longest-lasting restaurants in Old Town and an insurance agent whose office has become part of the community! Sundays at 4 and 9 a.m.; 1, 5, 8 and 11 p.m. Watch it now.links to external site

Blue Zones Project | Launch Event – In partnership with the city of Scottsdale, HonorHealth, Cigna Healthcare, and Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona are announcing the launch of Blue Zones Project in Scottsdale to help residents live better, longer lives. Blue Zones Project is a comprehensive initiative that transforms the environments where people live, work, learn, and play to measurably improve community well-being, resilience, and economic vitality. Thursdays at 2, 7 and 11 a.m.; 3, 6 and 9 p.m.

Blue Zones Project | Well-Being in Scottsdale – Professor Jan-Emmanuel De Neve from the Wellbeing Research Centre at University of Oxford presents data from a well-being survey of Scottsdale. Thursdays at 3 and 8 a.m.; noon, 4, 7 and 10 p.m.

Building Hoover Dam – Learn about how one of the 7 wonders of the industrial world was built. Watch historical footage of the construction of Hoover Dam in this film produced by the U.S. Department of the Interior in the 1950s. Tuesdays at 4:30 and 9:30 a.m.; 1:30, 5:30, 8:30 and 11:30 p.m.

Cinetime – Enjoy an independent film that was highlighted at Chandler’s International Film Festival. Fridays at 4 and 9 a.m.; 1, 5, 8 and 11 p.m.

Desert Gardening with Carol Stuttard – Master Gardener Carol Stuttard explains the best time of year to plant a vegetable garden. She will show you how to create your own "Black Gold," and talk about the 15 most economical vegetables to plant. Sundays at 3:30 and 8:30 a.m.; 12:30, 4:30, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m.; Thursdays at 4:30 and 9:30 a.m.; 1:30, 5:30, 8:30 and 11:30 p.m. Watch it now.links to external site

Hashknife Pony Express – The Hashknife riders recreate the oldest officially sanctioned Pony Express in the world, from Payson to Scottsdale. Tuesdays at 3:30 and 8:30 a.m.; 12:30, 4:30, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. 

Legends of Airpower – Fifty-two men and women who made America’s air power the most respected in the world are profiled in this award-winning series. The series features exclusive interviews with Legends such as Chuck Yeager, Jim Lovell, Buzz Aldrin, and Paul Tibbetts. Spanning the first century of flight, “Legends of Airpower” effortlessly relates the life and times of these heroes. Mondays at 2, 2:30, 7, 7:30, 11 and 11:30 a.m.; 3, 3:30, 6, 6:30, 9 and 9:30 p.m.; Wednesdays at 3, 3:30, 8, and 8:30 a.m.; noon, 12:30, 4, 4:30, 7, 7:30, 10 and 10:30 p.m.

Living with Urban Wildlife – Living in the Sonoran Desert means sharing our home with a variety of animals including coyotes, javelinas and bobcats. Learn what attracts wildlife, how to live with wildlife in our neighborhoods and how to reduce human-wildlife conflicts. Saturdays at 2, 7 and 11 a.m.; 3, 6 and 9 p.m. Watch it now.links to external site

Neighborhood College – These programs help provide residents, neighborhood groups and homeowners associations with the information, resources and tools needed to become effective neighborhood leaders. Sundays at 2, 7 and 11 a.m.; 3, 6 and 9 p.m. Watch it now.

Operation Glen Canyon – Learn about how Glen Canyon Dam was built. Watch historical footage of the construction in this film produced by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in the 1950s. Tuesdays at 4 and 9 a.m.; 1, 5, 8 and 11 p.m.

Scottsdale 360 | Short Term Rentals – Join representatives from the City Manager’s Office, Tax & License, Code Enforcement, and the Scottsdale Police Department for a discussion on all things “Short-Term Rental.” This group will examine the law recently passed by the Arizona State Legislature and review tools available to Scottsdale residents regarding short-term rentals. Wednesdays at 2, 7 and 11 a.m.; 3, 6 and 9 p.m.; Fridays at 3 and 8 a.m.; noon, 4, 7 and 10 p.m. Watch it now.links to external site

Scottsdale 360 | Water Wise – With the Colorado River water shortage, we have been asked to reduce use by five percent or more. Scottsdale’s Water Policy Manager will talk about the city’s water resources portfolio, the efforts the city is undergoing to conserve, and ways residents and businesses can help. Mondays at 4 and 9 a.m.; 1, 5, 8 and 11 p.m. Watch it now.links to external site

Scottsdale Leadership History Panel – Scottsdale Historian Joan Fudala moderates a panel discussion with some prominent figures involved in significant historical events that have shaped the Scottsdale of today. Tuesdays at 2, 7 and 11 a.m.; 3, 6 and 9 p.m.

Scottsdale Memorial for the Fallen Dedication – Residents of the Scottsdale area, including nearby Native American communities, have served with distinction in the United States military for more than 100 years. During the nation's armed conflicts and in the course of military duty, 66 of those service members have made the ultimate sacrifice. Their names are now permanently engraved on the granite faces of the Scottsdale Memorial for the Fallen. The new memorial was dedicated Saturday, March 18, at Scottsdale City Hall’s Memorial Lawn. Fridays at 2, 7 and 11 a.m.; 3, 6 and 9 p.m. Watch it now.links to external site

Veterans AZ – Veterans AZ celebrates veterans across the great state of Arizona and highlights their stories and accomplishments. Episodes of this video discussion program (also released as a podcast) feature some amazing people who have served our nation, and others who serve them – from the many wonderful organizations that support the veterans in our community. Mondays at 3 and 8 a.m.; noon, 4, 7 and 10 p.m.; Wednesdays at 4 and 9 a.m.; 1, 5, 8 and 11 p.m. Visit VeteransAZ.org for more information.

Water Wise Fall Vegetable Desert Gardening – Master Gardener Carol Stuttard demonstrates how to prepare your low desert vegetable garden for fall planting. Get water wise tips to foster healthy plants and save water. Mondays at 3:30 and 8:30 a.m.; 12:30, 4:30, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m.; Wednesdays at 4:30 and 9:30 a.m.; 1:30, 5:30, 8:30 and 11:30 p.m. Watch it now.links to external site

Yesterdays: Frances Young – From the old Channel 11 archives comes this interview show featuring former city manager Dick Bowers talking with Scottsdale social justice advocate, Frances Young. She tells about how she was shaped by the prejudices of the culture in Texas where she grew up. She was described by Dick Bowers as a person with a deep sense of social justice. Sundays at 3 and 8 a.m.; noon, 4, 7 and 10 p.m. Watch it now.links to external site

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