Good morning Tempe! Your connection to what’s happening around town is here. Take a sip of coffee and read on. ☕️️ In today’s newsletter:

• Discover Tempe’s vibrant events scene
• Tempe’s new car-free living experiment
• ASU Tempe’s program prepares future space leaders

Also on today’s calendar: Rotary Club of Scottsdale North Spring Fundraiser and 11 other events.

Today’s riddle: What do you call a messy fruit salad? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 81 and low of 54 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 57.
• Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we’re reading

1. East Valley cities redefine tourism with innovative attractions(azbigmedia.com) — Tempe stands out as a vibrant hub for events and entertainment, drawing visitors with its Rock ‘n Roll Half Marathon and a calendar full of festivals and arts events. The city also hosts Broadway shows and sports teams, making it a lively destination year-round.
   

2. Development near Phoenix tests whether car-free living is sustainable in sprawling cities (artscanvas.org) — A new car-free apartment complex in Tempe is redefining urban living by promoting sustainability and reducing car dependency. The development, Culdesac, offers residents a unique lifestyle with public transit and walkable amenities, challenging traditional suburban sprawl.
   

3. ASU Space Student Ambassadors program shapes future space leaders (statepress.com) — The ASU Space Student Ambassadors program is shaping future space leaders by offering interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities on the Tempe campus. Students from various majors engage with industry experts, participate in volunteer events, and develop leadership skills.
   

4. Meet the two tickets for the 2025 USG-WV presidential election(statepress.com) — The upcoming USG-WV presidential election features two tickets focusing on student issues, including commuting challenges from Glendale to Tempe. The Cole ticket aims to improve accessibility to ASU events in Tempe, while the Shahin ticket emphasizes accountability and student engagement.
   

5. Former NFL RB LeShon Johnson indicted on federal dogfighting charges (hot105fm.com) — Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson faces federal dogfighting charges after authorities seized 190 dogs from his operations in Oklahoma. Johnson, who played at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempeduring his career, is accused of running a large-scale dogfighting operation.
   

🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

Saturday March 29

• • 7th Annual Care Fair Tempe / Tempe Health & Human Services Day
    Tempe Community Recycling, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe
    9:00 am
  • Author Storytime with Minda Dentler
    Tempe Public Library – Storytime Room
    10:00 am
  • Pedal Haus Brewery Rabbit Ride
    Pedal Haus Brewery, 730 S Mill Ave #102, Tempe
    11:30 am
  • Wicked (Touring)
    ASU Gammage, 1200 S Forest Ave, Tempe
    2:00 pm
  • Teen Life Skills: A Crash Course
    Tempe Public Library , –
    2:00 pm
  • Art and Music through a Humanities Lens
    Tempe History Museum, 809 E Southern Ave, Tempe
    3:00 pm

Sunday March 30

• • Express Yourself!
    Tempe Public Library – Teen Center
    1:00 pm
  • Deck Sessions : Live Music in Mill Ave Tempe Arizona featuring WillfromBrazil at Devil’s Hideaway
    Devil’s Hideaway, 401 S Mill Ave, Tempe
    3:00 pm

Saturday April 5

• • Rotary Club of Scottsdale North Spring Fundraiser
    Grayhawk Golf Club, 8620 E Thompson Peak Pkwy, Scottsdale
    4:00 pm
  • Kristina Wong, #FoodBankInfluencer
    ASU Gammage, 1200 S Forest Ave, Tempe
    6:00 pm

Sunday April 6

• Hop Til’ Drop
  Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ, 85288,
  10:00 am

🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday March 29

• • Open House – 10AM-2PM 4090 E Yellowstone Pl, Chandler
    10:00 am
  • Teen/Adult Beginner Mesquite Groves Aquatic Center, 5901 S Hillcrest Dr, Chandler
    10:00 am
  • Open House – 11AM-2PM 2180 N Iowa St, Chandler
    11:00 am

Sunday March 30

• Open House – 12PM-3PM 1931 W Mulberry Dr, Chandler
  12:00 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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