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In today’s newsletter:
Tempe pet rescue overcomes plumbing crisis with community help
Tempe pantry feeds families in summer
Historic Tempe house becomes new restaurant
Also on today’s calendar: Jeopardy! Bar League at Alibi and 11 other events.
Today’s riddle: What do you say to a monkey with bananas in its ears? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Tuesday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 113 and low of 88 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Wednesday: Blazing sunshine and very hot, temps: high: 117, low: 90.
Thursday: Hot with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 112 and low of 88 degrees.
📰 News we’re reading
1. Community rallies to help Lost Our Home Pet Rescue after plumbing crisis (fox10phoenix.com) — The Tempe community came together to support Lost Our Home Pet Rescue after a plumbing crisis disrupted their operations. The nonprofit faced significant repair costs, but community donations and volunteer efforts helped restore their facility, allowing them to continue caring for displaced pets.
2. Tempe organization offers food pantry to ensure families, kids are fed this summer (azfamily.com) — The Tempe Community Action Agency is tackling food insecurity by providing food boxes to families during the summer months. This initiative ensures children in Tempe have access to meals when school is out.
3. Owners of Thai restaurant Glai Baan in Phoenix to open a new concept in historic Tempe Moeur House (abc15.com) — Cat Bunnag and Dan Robinson, owners of Glai Baan in Phoenix, are set to open a new restaurant in the historic Tempe Moeur House. This venture aims to preserve Tempe‘s history while offering a unique dining experience.
4. Following shooting, Ricky Pearsall reflects on his ASU and NFL career while hosting Tempe youth camp (havasunews.com) — Ricky Pearsall, an Arizona native and NFL player, returned to Tempe to host a youth football camp at Corona Del Sol High School. Pearsall, who played for Arizona State before joining the NFL, hopes to make this camp a regular event.
5. Nonprofit helps unsheltered kids achieve their dreams(eastvalleytribune.com) — Homeless Youth Connection (HYC) partners with school districts, including Tempe Union, to support homeless high school students in Arizona. By providing essential services and stable environments, HYC helps students graduate and pursue their dreams.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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My wife is still in the hospital with tubes and wires sticking in and out.!They (workman’s comp) will probably be relocated her to Sante of Chandler… (Nextdoor Suggs/Bradley/McCManor)
🏠 Share your input by July 8: Help guide how Tempe uses federal funds to support residents in need through affordable rental and homeownership opportunities, transitional shelter, homeless prevention programs, employment services, essential home
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Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company posted a job opening for Financial Accounting Tutor in Tempe. Apply here.
NR Consulting posted a job opening for Site Manager – Power & Energyin Tempe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tempe here.
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— The Patch AM Team
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