Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Hello, Scottsdale. A water project along Cattletrack Road has two different start windows worth understanding. Then make room for a creative afternoon, a local film premiere or Saturday’s expanded Fall Festival, plus an Old Town wine-and-mozzarella stop.

Water & neighborhoods

Local change

What to expect along Cattletrack Road

Announced schedule from Scottsdale’s October 12 project update; start timing remains tentative. · CityApollo original editorial graphic

Scottsdale Water is preparing to turn the PG-41 groundwater monitoring well along Cattletrack Road into a production well. The city’s October 12 announcement describes a future addition to Scottsdale’s drinking-water system, with preliminary site activity expected in mid-October and construction tentatively scheduled for early November. The distinction matters if you live nearby: seeing workers or equipment this month would fit the preliminary phase of the announced schedule.

Site activity first, construction later

The main construction work is expected to take approximately three to six months. Nearby residents may experience periodic construction noise and see equipment and workers. The city says initial activity will not involve HOA property, and it is working with the nearby HOA to keep residents informed. Those are the published expectations; the November start remains tentative.

The well lies in an area associated with the North Indian Bend Wash Superfund site. Under the city’s plan, pumped water would first pass through the nearby granular activated carbon treatment facility, then go to Chaparral Water Treatment Facility for blending with other sources before distribution. The city says parties associated with the Superfund site are funding construction, with Scottsdale not responsible for those construction costs.

PG-41 is one of six groundwater well projects Scottsdale Water is refurbishing, converting or developing. The city links that work to its 2025–2030 Water Strategic Plan and its broader effort to diversify supplies and reduce dependence on the Colorado River. This project’s announced role is greater flexibility in managing local groundwater. For the practical neighborhood timeline, keep the city’s project update handy as the preliminary and construction phases approach.

Read the city’s project update

Events

Wednesday, Oct 14

Make a junk journal at Civic Center | 2:00 PM–3:00 PM | Makerspace, Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale | Free

Adults · Collect a ticket from staff 30 minutes before the start; space is limited

Start with a craft that welcomes beginners. Today’s Curious Crafter explores junk journals in the Makerspace, with supplies provided. No previous crafting experience is needed. The library distributes program tickets before the session, so build that extra half hour into your afternoon instead of arriving only at the listed start.

Stained-glass-inspired art for ages 6–11 | 4:00 PM–4:45 PM | SkyRoom, Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale | Free

Children ages 6–11 · Collect a ticket from staff 30 minutes before the start; space is limited

Explore color, light and design with a project inspired by stained glass. The library uses light tables to help children see how their designs change when illuminated. This 45-minute session serves children 6–11 during district fall break, with limited space. Staff distribute the required program tickets 30 minutes beforehand.

LEGO Masters at Mustang | 4:30 PM–5:15 PM | Program Room, Mustang Library, 10101 N. 90th Street, Scottsdale | No price listed on the event page

Children ages 6–11 · Collect a ticket from staff 30 minutes before the start; limit 25 participants plus caregivers

Build on your own or team up with friends to complete a LEGO challenge. Mustang’s session serves children 6–11, with a limit of 25 participants plus caregivers. It starts at 4:30 p.m. and overlaps Civic Center’s art session, giving families two choices for their afternoon. Collect the required staff ticket 30 minutes beforehand.

Thursday, Oct 15

A Scottsdale film premiere, with a cast reception | 7:00 PM | Virginia G. Piper Theater, Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts, 7380 E. Second Street, Scottsdale | Listed standard ticket $31; member rate $28.50; check checkout for any additional charges

Teens and adults · Book through Scottsdale Arts and check current seats; doors open 6:30 p.m.

Underneath the Glittery Moon puts Scottsdale streets, businesses and an Arizona cast on screen tomorrow evening. The romantic comedy follows three couples connected through community theater. After the screening, the organizer plans an atrium celebration with cast and crew, photo opportunities and memorabilia. The bar is no-host, so drinks are a separate purchase.

Friday, Oct 16

Scottsdale Bakes meets in person this month | 10:30 AM–11:30 AM | Meeting Room 2, Arabian Library, 10215 E. McDowell Mountain Ranch Road, Scottsdale | Free

Adults · No registration requirement listed; confirm attendance details with the library

Swap baking ideas, compare cookbooks and talk through favorite sweet or savory recipes with fellow home bakers. Friday’s October meeting takes place in Arabian Library’s Meeting Room 2 and includes a cookbook swap. Cookie recipes are the room topic for this session, so bring a question or idea to the conversation.

Saturday, Oct 17

Draw together with two local artists | 10:30 AM–12:30 PM | Makerspace, Civic Center Library, 3839 N. Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale | No price listed on the event page

All ages and skill levels; also listed for adults and seniors · Limit 25 attendees; collect a ticket at the Information Desk 30 minutes before the start

Artists Alexandra Bowers and Matthew Hunt lead a gallery walkthrough before a communal drawing session. Plants, mirrors and printed imagery provide starting points for observation and mark-making. Paper and drawing supplies are provided, and visitors may bring favorite tools or a sketchbook. All ages and skill levels are welcome.

Fall Festival grows, with trolley access | 5:00 PM–9:00 PM | Scottsdale Civic Center, 3939 N. Drinkwater Boulevard, Scottsdale | Admission, activities and entertainment are free

Families and community · No advance registration requirement listed in the city announcement; costumes welcome, not required

Saturday’s festival expands across Civic Center. Expect trick-or-treating, game booths, crafts, a magic show and DJ, plus food trucks and a cocktail garden. Scottsdale Trolley will pick up visitors at Paiute Neighborhood Center and Eldorado Park for the trip to the event. The free offer covers admission, activities and entertainment.

Sunday, Oct 18

See Arizona baseball history on a free exhibit day | 11:00 AM–3:00 PM | Scottsdale Stadium, 7408 E. Osborn Road, Scottsdale | Free exhibit admission on this October 18 non-game day

Public exhibit audience · No advance registration requirement listed; confirm current exhibit access with the organizer

The Arizona Baseball Legacy & Experience exhibit looks at players whose military service helped shape their baseball stories. Sunday, October 18, is explicitly listed as a non-game day with free exhibit access from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. That is different from game days, when the exhibit requires a valid Scorpions game ticket.

See the local calendar

News Notes

SCHOOLS

Fall break continues through Friday Scottsdale Unified School District’s current calendar lists no school for students October 12–16. That includes today and the rest of this workweek. The district also lists elementary and K–8 conference early releases October 28–30, with middle-school early releases October 29–30. Use your school’s own schedule for pickup times. These are SUSD dates, not a blanket calendar for every school with a Scottsdale postal address.

TRANSPORTATION

Airport pavement work has a week-long closure window Scottsdale Airport’s October 13 notice schedules Runway 03/21 and all taxiways to close at 9 p.m. Saturday, October 24, for pavement preservation, with reopening planned for noon October 31. Airport users should check current operations information before making plans. The city lists Airport Operations at 480-312-8478 for questions about the airfield closure.

CITY POLICY

License plate reader rules are being drafted The council voted 7–0 October 6 to direct staff to draft an ordinance governing automated license plate readers. The city’s October 7 account says the proposal will return December 1 and require a separate vote before taking effect. Requested work includes independent audits, training and a review of data access, retention and vendor options. Watch the council’s December consideration for the next decision.

COMING UP

A crêperie celebration is on the October 24 calendar Old Town’s official calendar announces French Crêperie’s Scottsdale grand opening for October 24 at 10 a.m., at 4225 N. Marshall Way, Suite 2. The coming location brings the business’s French-inspired dining to Old Town. The community is invited to the celebration; check the business’s location information and current menu prices before visiting.

LOCAL BUSINESS

The Local Find

Arizona wine and hand-pulled mozzarella in Old Town

Los Milics’ Scottsdale Tasting Room & Mozzarella Bar lists its new address as 7045 E. Third Avenue, Suite 101. The winery’s own page describes Arizona wines by the glass or bottle, flights, and food intended for grazing, sharing or lunch. The open kitchen sits behind the bar, where the team prepares fresh, hand-pulled mozzarella. Two patios offer another way to settle in around Old Town. Regular listed hours are Monday–Saturday, 11 a.m.–9 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. The official Old Town calendar adds a specific date to save: an October 24 grand-opening celebration from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with mozzarella pulling, half-price glasses of wine and hourly giveaways. The event is first come, first served, without reservations. Use the winery’s current menu for regular food and drink prices; the advertised half-price wine offer belongs to that celebration window.

Get the details

Plan ahead

Sunday, Oct 25

A runway race to plan ahead for | 8:30 AM | Scottsdale Airport, 15000 N. Airport Drive, Scottsdale | 5K $50; Kids Fun Run $30; fees additional

5K: all ages; one-mile Kids Fun Run: ages 12 and younger · Register online through October 24; space is limited. Gates open 7:30 AM; Kids Fun Run starts 9:30 AM.

Race along the airport’s taxiways and ramp at the 8:30 AM 5K, with a separate one-mile kids’ run at 9:30 AM. The city lists a stretching session at 8 AM and a post-race festival with an aircraft display and entertainment. Participants receive a shirt, finisher medal and refreshments. Proceeds benefit Thunderbird Field II Veterans Memorial Inc. and Opportunity 4 Kids, supporting aviation history and scholarships and helping Arizona youth join camps and activities.

The Wrap

The afternoon library plans have exact ages and early ticket pickup, so choose the right program before heading out. For a bigger Saturday outing, the festival’s trolley pickups offer another way to reach Civic Center. What neighborhood change should Scottsdale’s next edition explain? Send it through the local tip form.