Good morning Phoenix! Your connection to what's happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. βοΈ
In today's newsletter:
Explore the new Dorrance DOME at Arizona Science Center
Travel grants available for optometry students attending in Phoenix
NBA legends and their Phoenix connections revealed
Also on today's calendar: Loop Global Online Auction and 9 more events.
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Today's riddle: Did you hear about the guy who got fired from the calendar factory? π€ (Answer below!)
Saturday: Showers late in the afternoon, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
Sunday: Occasional rain, mainly early, temps: high: 70, low: 56.
Monday: Cloudy with a shower, with a high of 72 and low of 55 degrees.
π° News we're reading
1. Arizona Science Center opens DOME (northcentralnews.net) β The Arizona Science Center has unveiled the Dorrance DOME, an advanced digital dome designed to enhance science education. This new attraction aims to draw visitors from Phoenix and beyond, offering immersive experiences for all ages through innovative technology.
2. AOA+ Announces Plans to Offer Over 2,000 Travel Grants for Optometry's Meeting 2026 (invisionmag.com) β Optometry's Meeting 2026 will be held in Phoenix bringing together over 2,000 optometry students and professionals. The American Optometric Association is offering travel grants to help attendees participate in this important event focused on career development and networking.
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Other local events
Members & Mavericks
Maverick's of Scottsdale , 7237 E Main St , Scottsdale
7:00 pm
Cult Favorite Chino Bandido Celebrates 35th Anniversary Nov. 15-16
Chino Bandido , 310 W Bell Rd , Phoenix
11:00 am
Scottsdale's Newest Red Light Sauna Studio Pop Up Party
10115 E Bell Rd , Scottsdale
11:00 am
Mario Bros Gaming Tournament
Grand Canyon University , 3300 W Camelback Rd , Phoenix
12:00 pm
C2 Tactical Medical Emergencies Course
C2 Tactical Gun Range of Tempe, AZ , 8475 S Emerald Dr , Tempe
2:00 pm
Sunday Smokeout
Adobe Bar & Grille , 2400 Biltmore Estates Dr , Phoenix
12:00 pm
C2 Family Firearms Safety Course
7000 East Mayo Boulevard, Phoenix, AZ 85054, USA
2:00 pm
C2 Tactical Junior Firearms Safety Course
C2 Tactical Gun Range of Phoenix, AZ , 7000 E Mayo Blvd , Phoenix
4:00 pm
2025 Better Together Music Festival - Sunday
Steele Indian School Park , 300 E Indian School Rd , Phoenix
12:00 pm
Josh Johnson
Stand Up Live , 50 W Jefferson St , Phoenix
6:00 pm
Phoenix Symphony - Holiday Pops Spectacular
Symphony Hall , 75 N 2nd St , Phoenix
2:00 pm
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π¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
UPDATE...
OWNER HAS BEEN FOUND! WAHOOOOOOO Found dog at 14th Place and Northern in the middle of the road. Looks to have been groomed fairly recently, but⦠(Nextdoor Benchmark)
Chick Fil A Paradise Valley reopened as of today!!!!
It looks awesome inside. Give them some extra time to work out kinks and new employees starting! P.S. Everyone who has an opinion about Chick Fil A⦠(Nextdoor Shea Foothills)
Arizona House GOP to investigate governor, contractor after Republic reporting... (X: azcentral)
Angela didnβt know her home had lead hazards until a friend told her about the NSDβs Housing Rehabilitation Programs. The program tested her home and... (X: PHXNeighborhood)
Mercury Systems, Inc. posted a job opening for Intermediate Solder Assembler (1st Shift) in Phoenix. Apply here.
MasterCorp, Inc. posted a job opening for Night General Cleaner-Commercial Services- Phoenix College in Phoenix. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Phoenix here.
Ok Phoenix! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
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