Saturday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 98 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Sunday: Warm with plenty of sun, temps: high: 98, low: 70.
Monday: Warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 99 and low of 72 degrees.
📰 News we’re reading
1. Raise the Woof: Tempe’s Kiwanis Dog Park Opens May 31st(signalsaz.com) — Tempe’s Kiwanis Dog Park is set to open on May 31, offering a new space for dogs and their owners to enjoy. The grand opening will feature giveaways, snacks, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony, with the park open daily thereafter.
2. Tempe proposing heat safety ordinance to protect outdoor workers(abc15.com) — Tempe is considering a new heat safety ordinance aimed at protecting outdoor workers from extreme temperatures. The proposal includes measures like mandatory rest breaks, access to water and shade, and training for heat-related illnesses. Residents can voice their opinions at the upcoming city council meeting.
3. Looking for summer camps in Arizona? These unique options go beyond babysitting (abc15.com) — Parents seeking unique summer camps in Arizona can explore options like FABRIC Tempe’s one-day fashion design camps, where kids create custom bags while learning about sustainable fashion. These camps offer a creative outlet right in Tempe.
4. 3 Phoenix-area bar shootings in May have left 4 dead and communities reeling (azcentral.com) — A series of bar shootings in the Phoenix area, including one at Casey Moore’s Oyster House in Tempe, have left four dead and communities shaken. The incidents highlight ongoing concerns about violence in local nightlife settings.
5. Jerry Cantrell Unveils ‘I Want Blood’ Summer 2025 U.S. Tour Dates With Filter & Video (jambase.com) — Jerry Cantrell, the Alice in Chains guitarist, is set to embark on his ‘I Want Blood’ tour this August, with a stop in Tempe on August 19. Fans can look forward to a live performance featuring Duff McKagan and Mike Bordin.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Summer hours for the Recycling-Solid Waste Collection Center (RSWCC) start on May 29!
The center’s new hours will be Thursday-Monday from 6 a.m.-2 p.m. and will continue until Aug. 31, excluding city-observed holidays. To learn more… (Nextdoor )
Mathnasium (ID: 2201901) posted a job opening for Math Learning Center Director in Tempe. Apply here.
SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Travel Store Merchandiser 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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