Greetings Tempe! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️ In today’s newsletter:

• Experience Hawaiian culture at Tempe Town Lake
• New stake presidency in Tempe announced
• Uber self-driving car tragedy in Tempe

Also on today’s calendar: A BCBA’s Guide to Token Economies Webinar Event and 11 other events.

Today’s riddle: What’s a truck full of bison? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Afternoon rain; not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 51 degrees.
• Wednesday: A touch of morning rain, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
• Thursday: A shower, breezy, then rain, with a high of 67 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we’re reading

• Arizona Aloha Festival brings live entertainment and ‘Island Marketplaces’ to Tempe Town Lake (abc15.com) — The Arizona Aloha Festival is set to bring Hawaiian and Polynesian cultural experiences to Tempe Town Lake on March 15 and 16. Attendees can enjoy free admission to performances, cultural dances, and unique island marketplaces.
   

• Read about 17 new stake presidencies called to serve from California to DR Congo (thechurchnews.com) — The article highlights the appointment of new stake presidencies across various locations, including Tempe where James Nelson McCook has been called to serve as the new president of the Tempe Arizona South Stake. This change is part of a broader series of leadership updates within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
   

• The Uncertain Future of Deep Learning. (medium.com) — In Tempe a tragic incident involving an Uber self-driving car highlighted the limitations of deep learning technology. The 2018 accident, which resulted in the death of pedestrian Elaine Herzberg, underscores ongoing challenges in autonomous vehicle safety.
   

🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe

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★ Featured events ★

Friday March 14

• Camello Vista Community Sale!
  7225 E Vía Camello, Scottsdale
  7:30 am

Other local events

Tuesday March 11

• • Friends of Dorothy Book Club
    Tempe Public Library – Desert Willow Program Room
    6:30 pm
  • Family Storytime
    Tempe Public Library – Storytime Room
    6:30 pm

Wednesday March 12

• • Spring Break Reading Challenge
    Tempe Public Library , –
    12:00 am
  • Preschool Storytime
    Tempe Public Library – Storytime Room
    10:00 am
  • Spring Break Activity Spree
    Tempe Public Library – Teen Center
    4:00 pm
  • Great Books
    Tempe Public Library , –
    6:00 pm

Thursday March 13

• • Spring Break Reading Challenge
    Tempe Public Library , –
    12:00 am
  • Toddler Storytime
    Tempe Public Library – Storytime Room
    10:00 am

Wednesday March 19

• • A BCBA’s Guide to Token Economies Webinar Event
    1729 West Greentree Dr., Suite 103 Tempe, Arizona 85284,
    2:30 pm
  • BCBA: An Introduction to ABA and How It Can Help You at Home
    1729 West Greentree Dr., Suite 103 Tempe, Arizona,
    5:00 pm

Saturday April 5

• Rotary Club of Scottsdale North Spring Fundraiser
  Grayhawk Golf Club, 8620 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale
  4:00 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday March 11

• • Crafting Together: Dot Art Ed Robson Branch at Programming Room
    10:00 am
  • Spring Break Fun: Jumbo Inflatable Games Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
    3:00 pm

Thursday March 13

• Crafting Together: Coffee Filter Flowers Ed Robson Branch at Programming Room
  10:00 am
• Spring Break Fun: Sphero Balls Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• 🚩FREE VACCINES 4 DOGS/CATS⬇️
  Are you looking to keep your dog or cat up to date on their vaccinations? Come visit the Mesa Animal Control team on Saturday, March 29, starting at… (Nextdoor Tempe Estates)
• Remembering Mr.
  Joe Spracale It’s hard to put into words what Mr. Spracale meant to Tempe. More than a principal, he was a cornerstone of our community—a mentor, a… (Nextdoor Pecan Grove)

• Advanced Community Services posted a job for Office Staffin Tempe, AZ. Apply at Indeed.
• IKEA posted a job for Customer Resolutions Specialist (Retail, In Store) in Tempe, AZ. Apply at LinkedIn.

🗞 Nearby News

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• Mesa Public Schools classroom spending fell last year, Auditor General says (eastvalleytribune.com)
• Top Doctors of 2025: Musculoskeletal Medicine (phoenixmag.com)
• Vote: Arizona Republic’s Top 10 girls high school basketball players of championship week (azcentral.com)

Paradise Valley

• How Much Will the Best Views of Paradise Valley Cost You? $12.95 Million. (mansionglobal.com)
• Paradise Valley’s Silver Sky Development Takes Shape (arizonafoothillsmagazine.com)
• Scottsdale School District Hindered Access to Over $2 Million For Disabled Students (arizonadailyindependent.com)

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 buffa-load!
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