THE LEAD
Vanessa and I have lived around Shea our whole lives, and we can't remember a Halloween quite as wet as Saturday's. We saw parents rig up rain covers, find creative ways to keep candy dry, and keep their trick-or-treaters going. It wasn't the night anyone planned, but we had fun watching our neighbors make the best of it.
To every parent who got drenched so the kids could have their Halloween: we hope you got first pick of the leftover candy.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS
Election Day Around Shea
Election Day is here. We put together some resources for voting today and how to follow along with the results.
Check your registration or ballot
Check the voter and ballot information associated with your record. It’s a useful first stop if you’re unsure whether your details are current.
Find a voting location and wait times
Use the county’s location finder to see available Vote Centers and posted wait information.
Check accepted ID
Review the county’s accepted-identification checklist and the alternatives it explains.
Know what to expect
Explains the check-in and voting process, including the equipment voters may encounter.
Follow official results
Find the county’s reported results and subsequent counting updates in one place.
NEIGHBOR TIPS
Issues with a flooded street or blocked drain?
PHOENIX:
Urgent street flooding or obstructed storm drains, 602-262-6441 (24/7).
SCOTTSDALE:
Submit a ScottsdaleEZ drainage request; for emergency street flooding, 480-312-5000.
PARADISE VALLEY:
Use the Request Tracker for drainage or wash-maintenance problems.
Don’t Throw Away Those Halloween Pumpkins
Still have a whole, uncarved pumpkin? Better Piggies Rescue in deep north Phoenix accepts fresh, unpainted, mold-free pumpkins for its rescued pigs. They allow drop-offs any day behind the dumpster by the front gate at 36246 N. 24th Street.
Looking for daycare? Check this before you choose.
Before you book a tour or put down a deposit, look up the center on Arizona's free AZ Care Check website. Type in the daycare's name to read inspection reports and see whether any problems were flagged and what the provider did to fix them.
DEALS AROUND SHEA
We listened to your feedback! Around Shea will now feature discounts and special finds from businesses in your neighborhood:
Proof Bread brings back a seasonal favorite
At Proof Bread (3110 E. Shea Blvd), the pumpkin-curd Danish is back, with spiced pumpkin and orange in flaky sourdough pastry.
92 Drinks: steak night and free bingo
92 Drinks + Eats (9160 E. Shea Blvd), makes a $24.99 dine-in Tuesday ribeye dinner with mashed potatoes and vegetables. Plus, stop in for their free bar bingo, 6–8 pm, for ages 21+.
Rosati’s half off a large thin-crust pizza
Rosati’s (10855 N. 116th St.) offers 50% off a large 16-inch thin-crust pizza on Tuesdays using code TUES50.
*Specialty pizzas are excluded; can’t be combined with other offers.
Kids’ Escape Room at a weekday discount
Cluville at Arizona Boardwalk (9500 E. Via de Ventura) has kid-friendly escape rooms with themes like Old Wizard and Alien Invasion. Aimed for ages 6–14.
FREE this afternoon: Meet Arizona birds of prey
Liberty Wildlife is bringing native birds of prey to Scottsdale's Arabian Library at 4 pm. The 45-minute program is free for ages 6+. Space is limited; request a ticket from staff 30 minutes beforehand.
THANKSGIVING RESCUE: PLAN AHEAD!
Six nearby kitchens are taking Thanksgiving orders for November 26:
EMILY’S EVENTS | 7625 E. Redfield Road
Full turkey dinner for six to eight, or sides by the pound. Order by Friday, Nov. 13 at noon; a deposit and reserved pickup window are required.
BENEDICT’S | 5555 E. Bell Road
Turkey, ham and individual sides. Order by Saturday, Nov. 14 or before sellout; pickup Wednesday, Nov. 25, 10 am – 5 pm.
PROOF BREAD | 3110 E. Shea Boulevard
Thanksgiving preorders include brioche rolls, sourdough stuffing bread, pumpkin pie and pastries for Nov. 25 pickup. Select the Shea location during checkout; items can sell out fast.
EL CHORRO | 5550 E. Lincoln Drive
Take-home feast for four with turkey, sides, dessert and sticky buns. Order by Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 5 pm; pickup Nov. 25, 11 am – 1 pm.
AMELIA’S | 8240 N. Hayden Road
Mix and match turkey breast, sides (including gluten-free stuffing) and pies, with each dish serving four. Order by Thursday, Nov. 19 at 8 am; pickup Nov. 25, 10 am – 3 pm.
HEARTH ’61 | 5445 E. Lincoln Drive
Individual Thanksgiving to-go meals can be picked up on the holiday itself, Nov. 26, 11 am – 4 pm. Order by Tuesday, Nov. 24 at 5 pm.
WAIT, YOU CAN DO THAT AROUND SHEA?
Explore a working bell-making studio for FREE
Cosanti, Paolo Soleri’s experimental design site in Paradise Valley, has a free gallery open to the public. You can see its unusual architecture and bronze and ceramic windbells without booking a guided tour.
Interested in a guided tour?
Get a closer look at Soleri's experimental architecture, his former design studio and historic living/workshop spaces, plus the windbell-making traditions still carried on there.
Call 480-948-6145 for Cosanti’s winter weekday pour hours.
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Get up to $250 back on a smarter sprinkler system
Scottsdale Water customers can qualify for a rebate of up to $250 when they purchase an eligible WaterSense smart irrigation controller. These devices adjust watering based on conditions outside, helping avoid unnecessary watering. Qualifying purchases must be made on or after July 8, 2026, and applications are due April 30, 2027. Check the requirements before buying.
Free shredding and electronics recycling in Paradise Valley
Town residents can bring up to five business-size boxes of documents and eligible electronics to the PV Police Department, 6433 E. Lincoln Drive, on Saturday, Nov. 21, 8 am – noon. No CRT/tube TVs or monitors. It’s free; appointments are preferred, and walk-ins are welcome.
A free vintage car show at Paradise Valley Town Hall
The Veterans’ Appreciation Vintage Car Show returns Saturday, Nov. 14, 8:30–11:30 am, at 6401 E. Lincoln Drive. Expect classic cars, motorcycles and plenty to see. Admission is free for visitors; registering a vehicle is separate.
COMING FRIDAY: What Election Day leaves behind
The voting ends tonight, but one familiar part of campaign season will still be lining our neighborhood streets. On Friday, we’re finding out what happens next, and whose responsibility it becomes.
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