Hi there, Tempe! We’ve got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☕️️ In today’s newsletter:

• Royel Otis to perform in Tempe
• UFL showcase coming to Tempe High School
• Homeownership cheaper than renting in Tempe

Also on today’s calendar: Alternate Force Seminar and 11 other events.

Today’s riddle: What did one llama say to the other when it was time to go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 103 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Plenty of sun, temps: high: 102, low: 77.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 106 and low of 80 degrees.

📰 News we’re reading

1. Royel Otis Announce New Album ‘hickey’ │ Exclaim! (exclaim.ca) — Australian band Royel Otis is set to perform at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe on September 28 as part of their fall tour. The tour follows the announcement of their new album ‘hickey’, due out in August.
   

2. 4 high schools to host UFL Showcases 2025 (on3.com subscription) — The United Football League will host a showcase at Tempe High School in Arizona on November 9. This event is part of a series of showcases at high schools across the U.S., offering athletes the chance to impress UFL coaches and personnel.
   

3. Renting vs. buying: How housing costs compare across America(wftv.com) — A recent analysis by SmartAsset highlights that in Tempe it is cheaper to own a home than rent. This trend is seen in several Arizona cities, offering potential homeowners a financial advantage.
   

4. Tips To Be Fit: Ensuring safety and drinkability of your tap water(phillytrib.com) — Concerns about tap water safety are rising, with emerging contaminants like PFAS posing threats in areas including Tempe. Ensuring safe drinking water remains a critical issue as infrastructure ages and pollution persists.
   

🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Wednesday June 25

• • Preschool Storytime
    Tempe Public Library – Storytime Room
    10:00 am
  • Read & Feed
    Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
    11:30 am

Thursday June 26

• • Toddler Storytime
    Tempe Public Library – Storytime Room
    10:00 am
  • Mini STEAMers
    Tempe Public Library – Storytime Room
    11:00 am
  • Read & Feed
    Guadalupe Branch Library Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
    11:30 am
  • Teen Thursdays: Picture This
    Tempe Public Library – Teen Center
    2:00 pm
  • Guadalupe En Colores
    Guadalupe Branch Library Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
    3:00 pm
  • Paws 2 Read
    Tempe Public Library – Learning Lab
    3:30 pm

Friday June 27

• • Alternate Force Seminar
    C2 Tactical Gun Range of Tempe, AZ , 8475 S Emerald Dr , Tempe
    4:00 pm

Saturday June 28

• • The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Tempe-Phoenix
    Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe , 4400 S Rural Rd , Tempe
    5:00 pm

Friday July 4

• Fourth of July Indoor Celebration!
  Dave & Buster’s Tempe , 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy , Tempe
  11:00 am

🗓 Events Nearby

Friday June 27

• • SRP Game Zone
    Guadalupe Branch Library Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
    3:00 pm

Monday June 30

• Phoenix Zoo: Live on Location!
  Guadalupe Branch Library Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
  3:00 pm
• SRP Teen Things: 3D Toybox Printer
  Guadalupe Branch Library Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
  5:30 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

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  Zephyr was LOST on June 21, 2025 in Tempe, AZ 85281 near E. 8th St Una ave Sharing for a neighbor. For the latest information or to contact the… (Nextdoor Escalante & Alegre)

• Freedom Pointe at The Villages posted a job opening for RN – FT Day in Tempe. Apply here.
• O’Reilly Auto Parts posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager 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: Alpaca up.
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