Hey hey Tempe! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☀️ In today’s newsletter:

• Gabby Giffords honored in Tempe ceremony
• Scottsdale crime drops, but Tempe sees higher numbers
• LSU guard joins Arizona State’s rebuilding basketball team

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

Today’s riddle: What are you giving Mom and Dad for Christmas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Partly sunny, with a high of 91 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 91, low: 63.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 93 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we’re reading

• Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords enters Arizona Women’s HOF(ktar.com) — Gabby Giffords will be inducted into the Arizona Women’s Hall of Fame in a ceremony at the Arizona Heritage Center in Tempe. The event will honor nine women, including Giffords, for their significant contributions to the state.
   

• Scottsdale’s crime rate continues fall (eastvalleytribune.com) — Scottsdale’s crime rate continues to decline, with a significant drop in violent crimes reported in 2024. In contrast, Tempe reported 899 violent crimes, highlighting regional differences in crime rates. The article also discusses property crime trends and police budget requests in Scottsdale.
   

• Former LSU women’s basketball guard lands at rebuilding Big 12 school(usatoday.com) — Former LSU guard Last-Tear Poa has committed to Arizona State, joining the Sun Devils under new head coach Molly Miller. Arizona State, based in Tempe, is rebuilding its women’s basketball team after a challenging season.
   

🗓 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

Tuesday April 22

• • Farm Express
    Tempe Public Library , –
    1:30 pm
  • Kids Café
    Tempe Public Library , – Storytime Room
    3:00 pm
  • Kids’ Café
    Tempe Public Library , –
    3:00 pm
  • Earth Day Gardening
    Tempe Public Library , – Teen Center
    4:00 pm
  • Earth Day Celebration
    Guadalupe Branch , at Community Room
    4:30 pm
  • Tempe Writing Contest Book Launch Celebration
    Tempe Public Library – Desert Willow Program Room
    6:00 pm
  • Writing Contest Book Launch Celebration
    Tempe Public Library , – Desert Willow Program Room
    6:00 pm
  • Family Storytime
    Tempe Public Library , – Storytime Room
    6:30 pm

Saturday May 3

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

🗓 Events Nearby

Monday April 21

• • Legal Documents for Graduating Seniors Workshop
    Chandler Unified School District Office, 1525 W. Frye Rd., Chandler
    4:00 pm

Tuesday April 22

• • Senior Awards Night
    Hamilton High , Chandler, AZ 85248
    6:00 pm

Wednesday April 23

• AFJROTC Blood Drive
  Hamilton High , Chandler, AZ 85248
  7:00 am
• Track – Chandler City Meet
  Hamilton High , Chandler, AZ 85248
  2:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Found some car keys in my yard with an air tag attached to them.
  If yours turn on your lost mode on the air tag so I can return them or let me know what is all on the key ring and what kind of Make your car keys is (Nextdoor Mill Ave Baseline Rural)
• Looking for a wholesome family event for Easter Sunday?
  Join in on the Annual Easter Egg Hunt on the beautiful grounds of the Church of the Epiphany, 2222 S Price Road, Tempe AZ (only 2 blocks from… (Nextdoor Shalimar)

• DH Pace Company, Inc. posted a job opening for Billing/Administration Support in Tempe. Apply here.
• Solestial posted a job opening for Process Supervisor – Solar Cell Manufacturing (Night Shift) in Tempe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tempe here.

🗞 Nearby News

Chandler

• Dental practice recovers from Chandler explosion (ahwatukee.com)
• DecisionFi Enhances its Platform Including Measures for Data Security (sproutnews.com)
• Chandler Museum Unveils “¡MONSTRAS” A Fresh Take on Latin American (hoodline.com)

Gilbert

• Gilbert Public Schools debates cellphone policy as new law looms (eastvalleytribune.com)
• Three Gilbert students earn Flinn Scholarships (yourvalley.net)
• Statue gives welding students get real-life experience (eastvalleytribune.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

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