Hello Tempe! Here’s our latest buzz. Let’s get into it. ☀️ In today’s newsletter:

• Tempe’s plan to preserve ‘A’ Mountain and Papago Park
• Shalimar Golf Club closure sparks local debate
• Discover luxury living in Tempe’s new Nollie apartments

Also on today’s calendar: Rotary Club of Scottsdale North Spring Fundraiser and 9 other events.

Today’s riddle: What do you call a kind and considerate monster? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 51 degrees.
• Friday: Sunny, temps: high: 83, low: 54.
• Saturday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 86 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we’re reading

1. Community input shapes the plan to preserve ‘A’ Mountain and Papago Park (statepress.com) — Tempe is engaging the community to shape plans for preserving ‘A’ Mountain and Papago Park. The plan, involving extensive public input, aims to manage and maintain the preserves while balancing urbanization with natural retreats.
   

2. Arizona family, parents of famous quarterback, emotional about closing golf course (usatoday.com) — The Shalimar Golf Club in Tempe is set to close after over 40 years due to financial difficulties and the owners’ age. The property is under contract with a developer planning to build homes, sparking opposition from local residents concerned about losing green space.
   

3. Construction wraps on luxury apartments in Tempe(roselawgroupreporter.com) — The newly completed Nollie luxury apartments in Tempe offer modern living with studio, one-, and two-bedroom options. Located in a Qualified Opportunity Zone, the development features top-tier amenities and is designed to enhance the community’s appeal.
   

4. Tempe adopts plan to help residents with energy usage, extreme heat (yourvalley.net) — Tempe City Council has adopted the Residential Energy Equity Roadmap to help residents tackle energy use and extreme heat challenges. This plan, part of the city’s Climate Action Plan, aims to ensure equitable access to energy resources.
   

🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday March 23

• Scottsdale Symphonic Orchestra Presents “Powerful Women”
  Scottsdale Center For The Performing Arts, 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale
  3:00 pm

Other local events

Friday March 21

• • Spring Break Reading Challenge
    Tempe Public Library , –
    12:00 am
  • Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz Author Event
    Tempe Public Library – Storytime Room
    10:00 am
  • Spring Break Activity Spree
    Tempe Public Library – Teen Center
    2:00 pm
  • Spring Break Fun: Strawbees
    Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
    3:00 pm
  • LEGO® Learning Lab
    Tempe Public Library , – Learning Lab
    4:00 pm

Saturday March 22

• • Spring Break Reading Challenge
    Tempe Public Library , –
    12:00 am

Sunday March 23

• • Sunday Funday–Rally with the Rangers!
    Tempe Public Library , – Storytime Room
    3:00 pm

Monday March 24

• • Spring Break Reading Challenge
    Tempe Public Library , –
    12:00 am

Saturday April 5

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

🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday March 20

• • Crafting Together: Coffee Filter Flowers Ed Robson Branch , at Programming Room
    10:00 am
  • Spring Break Fun: Funny Magic for Kids Guadalupe Branch , at Community Room
    3:00 pm

Friday March 21

• • The Ed Robson Film Society – Botero (2018) Ed Robson Branch , at Programming Room
    2:30 pm

Saturday March 22

• Making and Playing Simple Percussion InstrumentsEd Robson Branch , at Programming Room
  1:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Head over to Escalante Senior Center from 10 a.
  m. to noon on Friday, March 28 to explore free senior health and wellness services, classes and events. Free meals will be offered to the first 50… (Nextdoor )
• Praying for safe return of our 2 astronauts, stranded in space for 9 months!!!
  Should be splashing down late this afternoon!!! Wow, I used to flip out over working weekend, or staying late. What incredible spirit’s of service… (Nextdoor South Tempe)

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 complete failure.
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