Good day Tempe! We’re here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️ In today’s newsletter:

• Kiwanis Dog Park opens May 31 in Tempe
• Tempe’s new heat safety ordinance proposal
• Discover unique summer camps in Tempe

Also on today’s calendar: Bubble Bash at Tempe Marketplace and 9 other events.

Today’s riddle: What do you call a fake Irish stone? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 98 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Sunday: Warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 98, low: 70.
• Monday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 99 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we’re reading

1. Raise the Woof: Tempe’s Kiwanis Dog Park Opens May 31st(signalsaz.com) — Tempe’s Kiwanis Dog Park is set to open on May 31, offering a new space for dogs and their owners to enjoy. The grand opening will feature giveaways, snacks, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony, with the park open daily thereafter.
   

2. Tempe proposing heat safety ordinance to protect outdoor workers(abc15.com) — Tempe is considering a new heat safety ordinance aimed at protecting outdoor workers from extreme temperatures. The proposal includes measures like mandatory rest breaks, access to water and shade, and training for heat-related illnesses. Residents can voice their opinions at the upcoming city council meeting.
   

3. Looking for summer camps in Arizona? These unique options go beyond babysitting (abc15.com) — Parents seeking unique summer camps in Arizona can explore options like FABRIC Tempe’s one-day fashion design camps, where kids create custom bags while learning about sustainable fashion. These camps offer a creative outlet right in Tempe.
   

4. 3 Phoenix-area bar shootings in May have left 4 dead and communities reeling (azcentral.com) — A series of bar shootings in the Phoenix area, including one at Casey Moore’s Oyster House in Tempe, have left four dead and communities shaken. The incidents highlight ongoing concerns about violence in local nightlife settings.
   

5. Jerry Cantrell Unveils ‘I Want Blood’ Summer 2025 U.S. Tour Dates With Filter & Video (jambase.com) — Jerry Cantrell, the Alice in Chains guitarist, is set to embark on his ‘I Want Blood’ tour this August, with a stop in Tempe on August 19. Fans can look forward to a live performance featuring Duff McKagan and Mike Bordin.
   

🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Saturday May 24

• • Tempe Marketplace Happenings
    Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe
    7:00 pm
  • Steph Tolev (21+ Event)
    Tempe Improv, 930 E University Dr, Tempe
    7:00 pm
  • Club 90’s concerto em Tempe
    Marquee Theatre Tempe, 730 N Mill Ave, Tempe
    10:00 pm

Sunday May 25

• • Sunday Funday
    Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe
    3:00 pm
  • Sunday Funday–Rally with the Rangers!
    Tempe Public Library , – Storytime Room
    3:00 pm
  • Open House – 1PM-3PM
    9203 S Heather Dr, Tempe
    8:00 pm

Tuesday May 27

• • Teen Mental Health Workshop
    Tempe Public Library , – Teen Center
    5:00 pm

Wednesday May 28

• • Great Books
    Tempe Public Library , – Study Room 8
    6:00 pm

Saturday May 31

• Bubble Bash at Tempe Marketplace
  Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ, 85288,
  10:00 am

🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday May 24

• • STAND UP COMEDY CLASS
    Mic Drop Comedy, 51 E Boston St, Chandler
    12:00 pm
  • JONATHAN FLANAGAN
    Mic Drop Comedy, 51 E Boston St, Chandler
    7:30 pm

Sunday May 25

• Sunday Public Skate
  USA’s Skateland Chandler, 1101 W Ray Rd, Chandler
  12:30 pm
• Drag Brunch Bingo
  Improv Mania Comedy Club
  1:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Summer hours for the Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center (RSWCC) start on May 29!
  The center’s new hours will be Thursday-Monday from 6 a.m.-2 p.m. and will continue until Aug. 31, excluding city-observed holidays. To learn more… (Nextdoor )
• In observance of Memorial Day, the City of Tempe will close all administrative offices on Monday, May 26.
  More details: https://mailchi.mp/tempe/memorial-day-2025 (Nextdoor )

• Mathnasium (ID: 2201901) posted a job opening for Math Learning Center Director in Tempe. Apply here.
• SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Travel Store Merchandiser in Tempe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tempe here.

Ok Tempe! 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

P.S. The answer to today’s riddle: A shamrock!
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