Sept. 19 meeting for Transportation Master Plan review in Scottsdale

The final series of public meetings for Scottsdale’s Transportation Master Plan begins with a panel discussion on transportation and sustainability.

The discussion is being held at an open house from 6 to 8 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Granite Reef Senior Center, Room  1, 1700 N. Granite Reef Road.

The panel will discuss how the city can include sustainable concepts in its transportation plans, such as using recycled materials and solar energy, incorporating alternative fuels in its transit fleet and reducing the use of pavement to preserve the desert and limit environmental impacts.

Information about the preliminary recommendations of the master plan will be available for review and comment at the open house.

Planned future meetings include more open houses at the end of October, a study session before City Council on Oct. 23, plus other meetings in November before council consideration on the final plan Nov. 20.                       

Phoenix Metro employers seek out older workers

In response to an aging workforce and a tightening labor market, the AARP Foundation, The Employment Guide and the City of Phoenix Workforce Connection have combined efforts to bring together older workers with companies who seek their talents. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sept. 25,  at The Emmett McLaughlin Community Training Center, 1150 S. 7th Ave. Phoenix, more than 35 employers will meet and interview hundreds of job seekers, all age 45 and older, at the Phoenix Metro Employ the Older Worker Job Fair.

For more information, call the local AARP office (602) 841‑0403 or Phoenix Workforce Connection office (602) 861‑0208 ext. 1090.