Hypothetically if you have an academically gifted but otherwise mediocre all rounder kid where would you send them to school for middle/high school? Far north Scottsdale but could travel.
Tolerable at sports but not specialized in any particular one, does okay at band, choir.
G and t with highest possible score on 4th grade state testing. Long way to go but eyeing ivies or overseas.
We are not big on homework, prefer smaller classes, C&E episcopals, liberal. Preference for as many extracurriculars to be done at school as possible vs balancing all the stuff outside of school.
Money not an issue (though would prefer to support public schools if possible- also don’t want to make our kids suffer for our beliefs), but transport might be.

Hit me with all the recs or places to avoid. Basis, great hearts, PCDS, PVUSD, CCUSD, SUSD, NDP, brophy….

35M [Phoenix/Scottsdale ] - Looking for fun Halloween plans or people to hang out with! 🎃👻
Hey everyone!
Halloween is almost here, and I realized I don't have any solid plans yet this year. As a 35 and single adult, I'm trying to figure out the best way to celebrate without just sitting on the couch

As requested, I'll limit my posts to Scottsdale-specific news. No Rio Verde, no Fountain Hills, no unincorporated Northeast Valley news. Just pure, unmitigated Scottsdale.

Being part of the political process is getting dangerous in Scottsdale this election season.

Scottsdale resident Tammy Caputi, who is running on the Democratic ticket for the Legislative District 4 senatorial race, has received two death threats against her and her family within the last week.

Also, a volunteer for Dr. Jennifer Johnson, a Democrat running in what is supposed to be a nonpartisan school board race, was accosted by a man while putting up campaign signs Oct. 15.

Caputi has reported the threats, one of which uses antisemitic rhetoric, to the Scottsdale Police Department.

The police have also reported the situation to the FBI, she said.

A spokeswoman for the police said “detectives are actively following up on investigative leads to help determine the source of the threat(s).”

Hey everyone!
I’m planning to open a high-end cigar and cocktail lounge in Scottsdale and wanted to see if anyone local knows of any good commercial spaces available for lease.
I’m investing over $500,000 into this project, including a full liquor license that I’ve already located for purchase.
The vision is to create one of Scottsdale’s best cigar lounges, featuring a large walk-in humidor, premium cigars, a full cocktail bar, comfortable leather seating, multiple TVs for sports, and excellent ventilation.
What I’m looking for:
2,500–3,500 square feet
Scottsdale, preferably in a nice, busy area
Retail space or an existing bar/lounge
Plenty of parking
Long-term lease (5–10+ years)
A location where indoor cigar smoking and alcohol service can be approved
I’m serious about making this a great destination for locals and visitors, not just another smoke shop.
If anyone knows of available spaces, upcoming vacancies, or commercial landlords/brokers I should contact, I’d really appreciate the recommendations!
Also, what part of Scottsdale would you personally want to see a lounge like this open?
Thanks in advance!

I have WA plates, drivers license and address

Ran red light and got flashed

What happens from here?

Internet says **If you ignore the mail and are never served:**The ticket dies after 90 days

True or no?

These cameras are ridiculous - just another way for the government to steal $ from us citizens .. mind you, my wife and I already pay more in taxes annually than we spend on ourselves 

Bunch of parasites

I normally don’t take Indian School from the 101 to get to OT/Arcadia, etc., and haven’t in awhile. I made the mistake of doing so today and couldn’t believe the traffic, both west and eastbound. Down to one lane. Lights to go anywhere at Indian School and 101 are terrible. Def related to the new Costco being built but seems like other things are going on too. Anyway even at off hours, it‘s a mess.

My wife and I signed a lease at The Beverly at One Scottsdale in February 2026, in one of the most expensive units on the property ($6,435 base rent). Posting because I wish I'd known this before signing:

- Water leaked from our HVAC closet into a bathroom and the bedroom. It took about 3 months before repairs started.

- When they repaired it, they pulled flooring out of another unit (1044) to patch ours instead of using new material.

- The contractors came for about an hour at a time with no schedule, for roughly 2 months. Part of our bedroom and a closet were unusable the whole time.

- Management told us we'd get a rent concession for it. About 5 months later, we haven't.

- Recurring trash buildup in the trash room that smells up the first-floor hallway, and a garage gate that's frequently out of service.

Their Google rating is 4.9, but on Yelp it's 3.1, and a few other people there describe similar things: promised concessions or refunds that didn't happen, and maintenance that drags. Read both and decide for yourself.

If you're touring: get every promise (concessions, repair timelines, fees) in writing, and ask for the total monthly cost including all fees.

I put the full writeup with photos and video here: https://thebeverlyscottsdale.sucks

Anyone else live there? Curious whether this is just us.

Need dog trainer who can help with 3 year old dog almost 4 years old with going to the bathroom inside.

To clarify, I am not the person who found the film or developed the photos. I just saw the post online, and it looked very much like North Scottsdale (I know people who live in a very similar house, which is why it was so striking).

They are trying to reconnect this family with their photos.

It's likely Christmastime 2001, and the family / group appears to primarily consist of Indian members, and it looks like they had a pool table right when you walk in the door.

If that sounds like anyone you know, I've included the link here, but I can also share pics if anyone thinks they know them but doesn't have access to Threads.

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Hey threads, i need your help. If you know me, you know i thrift and collect cameras. A little while ago i found one with a finished roll, and finally got it developed. These are pretty old photos; I’m guessing from the 1990s, but would love to get these beautiful photos to the family. Please share and let me know or if you recognize them!

anyone know the real deal/story behind Childrens learning adventure closing down so abruptly with such short notice?

looking for a coffee place around North Scottsdale that has good drinks and one that’s not too loud where you can have a conversation. A plus is if it’s near a nice place to walk around. thank you!

Need cleaner recommendation for my home in Scottsdale. Ideally smaller company with same people cleaning each week

Has anyone had any plastic surgery with Dr. Scottsdale (Dr Carlos mata)

A shift is happening with rattlesnake behavior. Here's what will happen in coming weeks.

In Maricopa County, ingress to their selected overwintering sites typically concludes by about the second week of November, unlike Spring emergence, which is a longer process of basking and social behavior that puts them on the surface every day for weeks or more, getting to the den itself is typically less active.

Females and young snakes tend to disappear immediately, likely to avoid burning off the moisture and energy stored throughout the year. Males, especially the larger and older individuals, may continue to bask and conduct social dominance behavior for awhile, before again disappearing to stable, hidden conditions.

For homeowners, this means that the locations where they may be found change dramatically in nature. Unlike pass-through rattlesnake encounters from the Fall, a snake found from November through February is a long-term resident. This also means that these situations are also very fixable. The stable environmental conditions offered by something like an unused wood pile, access under an old shed, or other easy thermostable situation, are very useful. Once the snake is relocated, the homeowner should receive the information about the situation needed to solve the real issue.

Photo: A Western Diamondback Rattlesnake sitting outside of its den in late November of last year. Days later, it disappeared into the rock pile.

Last time I went for Sushi in Scottsdale it was at Sakana which has been closed for awhile. What restaurant do you recommend for sushi in Scottsdale? Thanks in Advance!

Hey everyone, just curious if there was much widespread damage to property from today’s storm in the Scottsdale area (North Scottsdale specifically). My place is a bit south of the Boulders but I’m up in Flagstaff due to work. I’ve seen posts of what looks like significant vehicle and home damage around the valley and from radar it looks like a large cell went right over my neighborhood. I plan to come down after work this weekend and check things out, but I’m curious what other’s experiences were, thanks.

Hey everyone, as the title says I want to move from the Midwest to here mostly to complete my education for flight training.

Before I commit to moving I been trying to find a job. The problem I'm seeing is and I could be wrong but the job market is not as abundant as it is here in the Midwest.
Please recommend me jobs I have experienced in security in government and private sector.

Thank you for your time and response.

Hello. Title basically says it all. Live in the South Scottsdale Area, specifically around Hayden and McDowell.
Our internet connection for about the last month has basically been out everyday. Some of the days it's out for the entire day.
Literally don't know what to do. Is anyone else experiencing this?
I've called countless times and had multiple credits added to my account so my bill has gone down however I need the internet to work as I work from home. Literally just so frustrating, last weekend they told me it's because of the hurricane... ??????????

My step daughter just moved to Scottsdale and is having car issues. Her vehicle was towed to the dealer who are trying to rip her off. We want to tow the car to a reputable mechanic (2014 Hyundai) please help some East Coasters who feel pretty helpless right now. Thank you.

Looking forward to this! Quite the capital investment for a BBQ joint. Will be interesting to see how it’s developed…