8th – Community members can find out what happens behind the scenes at Scottsdale Airport on Sat., Nov. 8 as SDL opens its doors to the public for Aviation Day 2008. According to the City, it’s a family fun day that anyone interested in aviation will find intriguing. Have a close encounter with aircraft on the tarmac. Discover what Scottsdale Airport means to the community. Learn about aviation careers, tour the airport, or participate in a special program for kids. Admission is free and the fun begins at the airport’s terminal building, 15000 N. Airport Drive, off Butherus Drive east of Scottsdale Road. Shuttle buses will be provided for offsite overflow parking. For more information, contact City of Scottsdale Assistant Aviation Director Kim Hanna at khanna@scottsdalez.gov.

13th – The Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce hosts its 23rd Annual Sterling Awards Luncheon at The Phoenician Resort from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., honoring excellence in the area of nonprofit, small business, microbusiness, and large business throughout Scottsdale. For more information, visit www.scottsdalechamber.com.

27th – Thanksgiving Day