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:

• Tempe’s $135M street upgrade begins
• Adante’ Holiman joins ASU basketball team
• See ‘Sinners’ in IMAX 70mm in Tempe

Also on today’s calendar: Hang Time and 9 other events.

Today’s riddle: I have 10 legs, 20 arms and 54 feet. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 54 degrees.
• Sunday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 59. 🌶 Hot!
• Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we’re reading

1. Road closures, reductions expected during Tempe street improvement project (azfamily.com) — Tempe is undergoing a significant street improvement project, which will involve road closures and lane reductions. The $135 million initiative aims to enhance the quality of arterial and neighborhood streets, addressing residents’ concerns about poor road conditions.
   

2. Adante’ Holiman headed to Arizona State basketball after nearly joining 3 years ago (azcentral.com) — Adante’ Holiman, a standout guard, is finally joining Arizona State University’s basketball team in Tempe after considering it three years ago. Holiman and his family are visiting Tempe this weekend, marking a significant step in his basketball career.
   

3. Only 8 US theaters are showing ‘Sinners’ as director Ryan Coogler intended. Here’s where. (usatoday.com) — Ryan Coogler’s film ‘Sinners’ is being shown in IMAX 70mm at select theaters, including Harkins Arizona Mills 18 & IMAX in Tempe. This unique viewing experience showcases the film’s high-resolution format, offering moviegoers a chance to see it as intended by the director.
   

4. Arizona Cardinals linebacker hosts 4th annual charity celebrity basketball game (azfamily.com) — Arizona Cardinals linebacker Mack Wilson Sr. is set to host his fourth annual charity basketball game in Tempe on May 10. The event will feature community activities and a celebrity game, benefiting local and national charities.
   

5. 50 most popular chain restaurants in America (kesq.com) — Cold Stone Creamery, a popular ice cream chain, originated in Tempe in 1988 and has since expanded to nearly 1,000 locations. The article explores the impact of chain restaurants on American dining culture.
   

🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday April 24

• FREE Movie Night at the Drive-In!
  West Wind Glendale 9 Drive-In, 5650 N 55th Ave, Glendale
  5:00 pm

Other local events

Saturday April 19

• • Hang Time
    ASU Gammage, 1200 S Forest Ave, Tempe
    6:00 pm

Sunday April 20

• • over my dead body there’ll be a pillow fight (the sleepover play)
    Nelson Fine Arts Center, Nelson Fine Arts Ctr, 51 E 10th St, Tempe
    2:00 pm
  • Bob & Jean: A Love Story
    Tempe Center For The Arts, 700 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe
    3:00 pm

Monday April 21

• • Baby Storytime
    Tempe Public Library , – Storytime Room
    10:00 am
  • Baby Bonding
    Tempe Public Library , – Storytime Room
    10:30 am
  • Kids Café
    Tempe Public Library , – Storytime Room
    3:00 pm

Tuesday April 22

• Earth Day Gardening
  Tempe Public Library , – Teen Center
  4:00 pm
• Earth Day Celebration
  Guadalupe Branch , at Community Room
  4:30 pm
• Writing Contest Book Launch Celebration
  Tempe Public Library , – Desert Willow Program Room
  6:00 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday April 19

• Earth And Arbor Day Celebration
  Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler
  9:00 am
• PHXJazz – Jazz Meets Pop
  Ed Robson Branch at Library
  12:00 pm
• Speed Dating Chandler Singles 24-39
  Chandler AZ, 100 W Queen Creek Rd, Chandler
  2:00 pm
• ASU String Bass Studio Recital
  ASU – Tempe Campus
  2:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Free moving boxes and styrofoam!
  Take whatever you need before I drop it off at the recycling center! (Nextdoor Shalimar)
• Join us for an insightful workshop with AZ Plant Lady, Noelle Johnson!
  She shares everything you need to know about choosing and caring for cacti and succulents. Discover which varieties thrive in our urban environments… (Nextdoor )

• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Phoenix Tempe posted a job opening for Hotel Maintenance Director in Tempe. Apply here.
• Goodwill Industries International, Inc. posted a job opening for Customer Service Manager in Tempe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tempe here.

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— The Patch AM Team

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