Hey there, Tempe! Here’s to a day of discovery — let’s get started with what’s happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️ In today’s newsletter:

• Tempe drops case against activist
• ASU protests highlight political engagement
• ASU’s camera heads to Jupiter’s moon Europa

Also on today’s calendar: BCBA CEU: Assessment to Intervention Planning (Part 1) and 10 other events.

Today’s riddle: What do you call a row of rabbits hopping backward? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 100 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Hot with plenty of sun, temps: high: 104, low: 71.
• Thursday: Hot with plenty of sun, with a high of 105 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we’re reading

1. Tempe drops case against city gadfly (ahwatukee.com) — The city of Tempe has dropped a misdemeanor charge against Ron Tapscott, who was cited for feeding homeless people in a city park. The dismissal raises questions about the city’s enforcement policies and comes amid ongoing legal challenges.
   

2. Galleries: Best political photos of fall 2024 and spring 2025(statepress.com) — Arizona State University students and community members have actively participated in protests across Phoenix and Tempe, addressing issues like presidential policies and Middle East conflicts. These events were captured by The State Press photographers, highlighting the political engagement of the ASU community.
   

3. ASU camera checks temps on Mars, but its real mission is a search for life above Jupiter (azcentral.com) — A thermal camera built at Arizona State University in Tempe is part of NASA’s Europa Clipper mission, aiming to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa. The camera, tested on Mars, will help assess the moon’s potential for life.
   

4. Bernie Sanders and AOC are popular with Democrats. Here’s a timeline of their alliance (timesfreepress.com) — Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez continue to inspire Democrats with their progressive alliance. In March, Ocasio-Cortez spoke in Tempe emphasizing the importance of healthcare as a human right, reflecting on her journey from waitress to political figure.
   

🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe

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Wednesday May 21

• • BCBA CEU: Assessment to Intervention Planning (Part 1)
    Bierman Autism Centers – Tempe, 1729 W Greentree Dr, Tempe
    11:00 am
  • Mosley Choir and Theater Awards Ceremony
    Gililland Middle School , Mosley – Events
    6:00 pm

Thursday May 22

• • Kids’ Café
    Tempe Public Library, 3500 S Rural Rd, Tempe
    3:00 pm
  • Boys Volleyball Championship
    Kyrene Traditional Academy, 3375 W Galveston St., Chandler
    4:30 pm
  • Threat Detection & Response Activation Day
    100 S Mill Ave, Tempe
    5:00 pm

Friday May 23

• • Arredondo 3rd Annual Talent Showcase/Friday Finale
    Arredondo Elementary School, 1330 E Carson Dr, Tempe
    7:50 am

Saturday May 24

• • Ranch Hands Cowboylesque
    Tempe Improv, 930 E University Dr, Tempe
    12:00 pm
  • Steph Tolev (21+ Event)
    Tempe Improv, 930 E University Dr, Tempe
    7:00 pm
  • Club 90’s concerto em Tempe
    Marquee Theatre Tempe, 730 N Mill Ave, Tempe
    10:00 pm

Saturday May 31

• Bubble Bash at Tempe Marketplace
  Tempe Marketplace, 2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ, 85288,
  10:00 am

🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 21

• • Workshop Writing: The Role of Music in Our Families
    Ed Robson Branch , at Programming Room
    10:00 am
  • Genealogy Workshop
    Ed Robson Branch , at Programming Room
    11:30 am
  • Campfire Storytime
    Chandler Nature Center, 4050 E Chandler Heights Rd, Chandler
    5:30 pm

Thursday May 22

• Crafting Together: Balloon Smash Art
  Ed Robson Branch , at Programming Room
  10:00 am

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

• Hi, I am a student working at a restaurant part-time right now.
  I really am looking for a remote job or even a hybrid, but it seems to be very hard to find. I am also interested in the possibility of being an… (Nextdoor McClintock and Rural)
• Is anyone missing an orange and white cat near Baseline and McClintock?
  If so I might know where it is. I will check the app regularly. (NextdoorCole Park)

• Aerotek posted a job opening for Entry Level Billing Specialist in Tempe. Apply here.
• LHH posted a job opening for Billing Specialist 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

P.S. The answer to today’s riddle: A receding hare line!
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