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:

• Tempe’s Zero Waste Day diverts landfill waste
• Martial arts film festival debuts in Tempe
• Memorial walk for water safety in Tempe

Also on today’s calendar: Taoist TAI CHI – Introductory First 17-Move Intensive and 9 other events.

Today’s riddle: What do you call a cow in an earthquake? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
• Monday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 81, low: 60.
• Tuesday: Sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we’re reading

1. Tempe saves thousands of pounds of waste from heading to Valley landfills (abc15.com) — Tempe is leading the way in sustainability with its annual ‘Zero Waste Days’ at Kiwanis Park. The event encourages residents to recycle old electronics and other items to prevent harmful toxins from entering landfills. In January, over 60,000 pounds of waste were diverted from landfills, showcasing the city’s commitment to environmental protection.
   

2. Maricopan helps bring first U.S. Martial Arts Film Festival to life in Phoenix (inmaricopa.com) — Tempe is set to host the inaugural U.S. Martial Arts Film Festival at the recently renovated Pollack Tempe Cinemas from May 1-4. Attendees can enjoy a mix of modern martial arts films, kung-fu classics, and live demonstrations, with proceeds supporting breast cancer research.
   

3. San Tan Valley mom promotes water safety at memorial walk for son who drowned (azfamily.com) — A memorial walk in Tempe honors Braxton, a young boy who drowned, while raising funds for water safety initiatives. Swim 4 Braxton, founded by his mother, supports swim lessons and pool fence installations to prevent future tragedies.
   

4. Arizona firefighters attempt to break world records for cancer screenings (azfamily.com) — Arizona firefighters are gathering in Tempe to attempt breaking Guinness World Records for cancer screenings. The event, hosted by the Professional Fire Fighters of Arizona and Firefighter48 Foundation, aims to raise awareness about the firefighter cancer epidemic and the importance of early detection. Held at Sunbar, the event highlights the increased cancer risk firefighters face.
   

5. Plastics aren’t just environmental issues, experts say, but also risks to children (azcentral.com) — At a conference in Tempe, experts highlighted the dangers of plastics, not just for the environment but also for children’s health. They discussed the impact of chemical additives on brain development and emphasized the need for regulatory changes.
   

🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Monday April 28

• • Baby Storytime
    Storytime Room , Tempe Public Library –
    10:00 am
  • Baby Bonding
    Storytime Room , Tempe Public Library –
    10:30 am
  • Kids Café
    Storytime Room , Tempe Public Library –
    3:00 pm
  • Kids’ Café
    Tempe Public Library , –
    3:00 pm
  • Kids’ Café
    Tempe Public Library , –
    3:00 pm
  • Adult’s Night Out: Pressed Flower Lanterns
    Community Room , Guadalupe Branch at
    5:30 pm
  • Reading Global
    Ironwood Classroom , Tempe Public Library –
    6:00 pm

Tuesday April 29

• • Kids’ Café
    Tempe Public Library , –
    3:00 pm

Saturday May 3

• Taoist TAI CHI – Introductory First 17-Move Intensive
  2310 N 56th St, Phoenix
  12:00 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday April 27

• STEM Storytime Building Insects
  Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler
  11:30 am
• DRAG BRUNCH BINGO
  Mic Drop Comedy Chandler, 51 E Boston St, Chandler
  1:00 pm
• Sunday Funday Big Deck Party : Live Music in Downtown Chandler Arizona featuring Connecticut To Cali (Duo) at Pedal Haus Brewery (Chandler)
  Pedal Haus Brewery, 95 W Boston St, Chandler
  2:00 pm
• STAND UP FOR KIDS
  Mic Drop Comedy Chandler, 51 E Boston St, Chandler
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hi Neighbors – Just tried Lawnstarters for my lawn care service needs and had a pretty good experience.
  The price, quality, and convenience (can schedule lawn care through mobile app or online) made it worthwhile. Click on the link below to get a coupon… (Nextdoor Hudson Manor)
• Big Garage sale this Sat.
  26th 1030 e carson dr Tempe Vintage collectable items books sport trading cards comics and much much more (Nextdoor McClintock and Rural)

• ABM Industries posted a job opening for School Custodian in Tempe. Apply here.
• Rent-A-Center posted a job opening for Acima 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

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