Hello Tempe! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let’s dive in! ☀️ In today’s newsletter:

• New recreation plans for Tempe Town Lake unveiled
• ASU student excels with triple major
• Tempe’s James Steward commits to Montana State

Also on today’s calendar: BCBA CEU: Assessment to Intervention Planning (Part 1) and 9 other events.

Today’s riddle: What bird is always out of breath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 94 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Saturday: Breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 93, low: 65.
• Sunday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 85 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we’re reading

1. Plans for Additional Tempe Town Lake Rec Opportunities Taking Shape(signalsaz.com) — Exciting new recreational opportunities are being planned for Tempe Town Lake as part of the Rio Salado Master Plan. The City of Tempe is inviting proposals for innovative amenities that will enhance the lake’s appeal and economic impact.
   

2. Arizona State student graduates with triple major, including new degree in AI (fox10phoenix.com) — Rashi Duttagupta, an Arizona State University student in Tempe, is making waves as she graduates with a triple major, including a new degree in AI. Her pioneering efforts in AI have already secured her a consulting job with the government.
   

3. Arizona high school senior James Steward commits to Montana State, BJ Kolly finds new school (billingsgazette.com) — James Steward, a standout senior from Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe has committed to play basketball at Montana State University. Steward’s impressive stats and commitment highlight the talent emerging from Tempe.
   

4. Top tech startup funding news for today, May 15, 2025(techstartups.com) — Solestial, a tech startup based in Tempe has secured $17 million in Series A funding to enhance its space-based solar power manufacturing. This funding will help the company expand its production of solar panels for use in outer space.
   

5. Flinn Foundation selects 30 Arizonans as 2025 Flinn-Brown Fellows(businesswire.com) — Thirty Arizonans have been chosen as the 2025 Flinn-Brown Fellows, a diverse group committed to public service and civic leadership. Among them are Thomas Collins and Joshua Munoz from Tempewho will join a statewide network to address pressing policy issues.
   

🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe

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Saturday May 17

• • Sustainability in Tempe
    Tempe Public Library , – Desert Willow Program Room
    11:00 am
  • Ranch Hands Cowboylesque
    Tempe Improv, 930 E University Dr, Tempe
    12:00 pm
  • Rediscover Play: Inner Child Experience
    Sozo Healing House, 51 W Elliot Rd Suite 105, Tempe
    12:00 pm
  • MHS Dance Banquet ( 2204892)
    McClintock , Tempe, AZ 85283
    2:00 pm

Sunday May 18

• • Sunday Funday
    Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe
    3:00 pm

Monday May 19

• • GEMMS Musical Theater Performance
    Gililland Middle School , Mosley – Events
    5:30 pm

Tuesday May 20

• • Early Entrance Screener w/Mrs. Henderson
    Holdeman Elementary School , Tempe, AZ 85281
    3:00 pm
  • Peter Piper Fundraiser
    Holdeman Elementary School , Tempe, AZ 85281
    4:00 pm

Wednesday May 21

• BCBA CEU: Assessment to Intervention Planning (Part 1)
  Bierman Autism Centers – Tempe, 1729 W Greentree Dr, Tempe
  11:00 am

🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday May 17

• • Swan Lake presented by Yen-Li Chen Ballet School
    Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N Arizona Ave, Chandler
    2:30 pm
  • IMPROVMANIA IMPROV COMEDY SHOW *FAMILY FRIENDLY
    Mic Drop Comedy, 51 E Boston St, Chandler
    3:00 pm

Sunday May 18

• Round1 – Chandler
  Round1 Bowling & Arcade Chandler – Chandler Fashion Center, 3177 S Chandler Village Dr, Chandler
  12:00 pm
• Sunday Public Skate
  USA’s Skateland Chandler, 1101 W Ray Rd, Chandler
  12:30 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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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Hello!
  Good neighbors! Does anyone know where you can find info on whether a gate over 6 feet is allowed. I know walls are only supposed to be 6 ft. And… (Nextdoor Galleria Palms)
• I know everybody is feeling it.
  I feel it. Something I think about often is how FAST this world continues to feel. Like there is no chance it is going to slow down. And in some… (Nextdoor Agave)

• Carvana posted a job opening for Accounts Payable Specialist, Treasury Operations (Cashiering) in Tempe. Apply here.
• The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Travel Retail Sales Merchandiser in Tempe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Tempe here.

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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