GREAT OUTDOORS
Scottsdale is a city in the eastern part of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2010 the population of the city was 217,385. The New York Times described downtown Scottsdale as “a desert version of Miami’s South Beach” and as having “plenty of late night partying and a buzzing hotel scene”.
Scottsdale is bordered to the west by Phoenix and Paradise Valley, to the north by Carefree, to the south by Tempe, and to the east by Fountain Hills and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
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7000E. Mayo Blvd., Suite #1062
Scottsdale, AZ 85054
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BIKER MIKE AND GILBERT ORTEGA IN FRONT OF THE WORLDA LARGEST SQUASH BLOSSOM NECKLACE. CRAFTED IN 1974 AND ON DISPLAY AT THE STORE ON MAIN IN OLD TOWN SCOTTSDALE. YOU CAN OWN THIS ONE OF A KIND SQUASH BLOSSOM VALUED AT $150,000.00. GO TO 3925 N SCOTTSDALE ROAD. THE CORNER OF SCOTTSDALE AND MAIN IN OLD TOWN COTTSDALE
Biker Mike and Gilbert Ortega
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Enjoy the comfort, warmth and coziness of The Cider Mill. I think you’ll embrace the atmosphere and want second helpings on the food!! The Cider Mill is about the closeness of our family and the dedication to the community to give back.
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WHAT TO DO IN SCOTTSDALE
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Scottsdale Street Fair
Today through May 27
Pavilions at Talking Stick
Scottsdale
The Scottsdale Street Fair’s Grand Opening celebration was Sunday, January 8, 2012 at the Pavilions at Talking Stick Shopping Center 9175 E. Indian Bend Road Scottsdale, AZ 85250.
This weekly street fair will celebrates the character of the neighborhood and its community. It will also bring together many of the regions finest vendors curating fine arts and crafts, home and lifestyle accessories, jewelry, and local business services and offerings. Each week, this event is expected to draw thousands of Valley residents who will be enjoying a day of family fun filled with talented artists, kids zone, a variety of quality food options , live music, and so much more.
For more information, call 480.256.9627 or visit us on-line at www.scottsdalestreetfair.com.
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Summer Concert Series
at McCormick Stillman Railroad Park:
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is the place to be for FREE concerts every Sunday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. beginning May 6 and running through July 8. Bring a blanket or chair to hear a variety of favorite local bands. Train and carousel rides are available throughout all concerts. Train and carousel rides are $2 each. Children under the age of three ride free with a paying adult. Food will also be available for purchase. McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park is located at 7301 E. Indian Bend Road. Log on to www.therailroadpark to view the schedule of bands.
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Mighty Mud Mania seeks volunteers:
It’s cool. It’s gooey. It needs your help from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 9, at Chaparral Park, 5401 N. Hayden Road.
There are all sorts of muddy and not so muddy jobs available.
You must be 15 years old to volunteer.
The deadline is May 18. For more information or to register,
call (480) 312-0221 or
visit: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/MightyMudMania/Volunteer
ATTEND THE 37th Annual Mighty Mud Mania:
On Saturday June 9th 2011 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mighty Mud Mania is held at Chaparral Park located at 5401 N Hayden Rd.
This year, 7-17 year olds will need to be there before 12:00 p.m. to run in the original mud course, because adults will get to compete in the course from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for a $10 admission fee!
Kids can encourage their parents to show them their skills or adults can challenge each other for the first time in 36 years! Registration for Scottsdale’s celebration of water and mud begins at 8 a.m.
Participants must bring a signed permission slip or have a parent or guardian available at the event to sign one.
Participants must wear lace-up or Velcro shoes (sandals and flip-flops are not allowed).
The event is free, but participants are asked to bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the Vista del Camino food bank.
Activities are planned for two age groups, 6 and younger and 7 to 17. The younger group can enjoy the mini mud obstacle course, mud pits, water play area, sand castle building and a town of mud dubbed “Mudville.” Older children can try the original mud obstacle course (from 8am to 12 noon,) sandcastle building and mud pits.
Scottsdale firefighters and city plumbers will provide a “kidwash” and portable showers so everyone can go home clean.
Fully rinsed kids who bring clean swimsuits and towels can swim at Chaparral Pool from 10 a.m. to 2p.m. for $1.
City of Scottsdale Parks & Recreation and Solid Waste Services are partnering together this year to promote recycling and respect for the environment. Radio Disney is an event sponsor and will provide a fun, interactive show for children as well. To receive event information, log on to: www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/MightyMudMania or call 480-312-2704
Rick Hatch’s Top Spoke Rentals, located in the Scottsdale Airpark
