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Scottsdale Mom Gets $500 Waterpark Refund

TL/DR - Jenn Gardner was planning her daughter's 11th birthday party at Hurricane Harbor waterpark in Phoenix and purchased ten tickets costing around $500. However, upon arrival, they discovered the park was closed, without prior notice. Initially, the water park denied a refund citing their strict no-refund policy, but after intervention by On…

Experience Japan: Top 10 Valley Eateries Participate in Culinary Series

TL/DR - The Japan External Trade Organization and the Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles are partnering with 10 Phoenix restaurants for the Taste of Japan: Specialty Seafood & Sake Series. This event, which runs from February 16 to March 1, will feature dishes highlighting Japanese seafood, specifically the Hokkaido scallop. The…

Navajo Artistry: Rug & Jewelry Exhibition Returns to Scottsdale

TL/DR - The Holland Community Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, will host the second annual Adopt-a-Native-Elder Program’s Navajo Rug & Jewelry Show from 16-18 February. The event features over 200 Navajo rugs, jewelry and crafts for sale, with proceeds directly supporting the weavers. The Adopt-a-Native-Elder program is a non-profit…

Western Spirit Museum Expansion Boosted by Generous Donation

TL/DR - The Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West is set to expand its facilities, adding nearly 12,000 square feet thanks to a $12 million donation from entrepreneur Louis "Buzz" Sands IV. The museum, which opened in 2015, is dedicated to preserving the history and cultural heritage of the American West. The expansion project, set to…