Hello Tempe! Here’s our latest buzz. Let’s get into it. ☀️ In today’s newsletter:

• Tempe bakery honors dad with Easy Bake Oven memories
• Avnet’s new global HQ lands in Tempe
• Tempe faces water contamination challenges

Also on today’s calendar: The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Tempe-Phoenix and 10 other events.

Today’s riddle: What do you call a complaining football player? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Hot with plenty of sun, with a high of 107 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Hot with plenty of sun, temps: high: 108, low: 79.
• Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 107 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we’re reading

1. Tempe baker’s kid oven reminds her of dad (tempenews.com) — Tracy Dempsey, owner of a bakery in Tempe, is celebrating Father’s Day by displaying her childhood Easy Bake Oven, which sparked her passion for baking. She fondly recalls her father and continues to send him homemade treats.
   

2. Avnet buys office for new global headquarters in Tempe (ktar.com) — Avnet Inc. has acquired a new 150,000-square-foot office building for its global headquarters at Arizona State University Research Park in Tempe. The move marks a significant investment in the area and is scheduled for mid-2026.
   

3. See which U.S. cities report ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water(usatoday.com) — Tempe is among the U.S. cities grappling with ‘forever chemicals’ in its drinking water, as revealed by a USA TODAY analysis. The city’s water systems have exceeded EPA limits, prompting potential future changes in filtration or sourcing.
   

4. Lafayette native is now the last living member of this all-women World War II battalion (theadvocate.com) — Fannie McClendon, a Lafayette native and the last surviving member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, resides in Tempe. At 104, she reflects on her remarkable military career and life in the Air Force.
   

5. LIST: Summer staycation deals at resorts and hotels around the Valley(abc15.com) — Explore summer staycation deals across Arizona, including discounts at The Westin Tempe. Enjoy special rates and perks at various resorts, perfect for a local getaway to refresh your routine this summer.
   

🗓 Upcoming Events in Tempe

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★ Featured events ★

Friday June 13

• This Small Biz Is Spreading Light (and Laughs) for a Big Cause This June
  Phoenix
  8:00 am

Other local events

Wednesday June 11

• • Tile Coaster
    Tempe Public Library – Ironwood Classroom
    6:00 pm

Thursday June 12

• • Toddler Storytime
    Tempe Public Library – Storytime Room
    10:00 am
  • Mini STEAMers
    Tempe Public Library – Storytime Room
    11:00 am
  • Read & Feed
    Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
    11:30 am
  • Teen Thursdays: Book Swap Meet Up
    Tempe Public Library – Teen Center
    2:00 pm
  • Guadalupe En Colores
    Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
    3:00 pm
  • Paws 2 Read
    Tempe Public Library – Learning Lab
    3:30 pm

Friday June 13

• • Read & Feed
    Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
    11:30 am

Saturday June 14

• • The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – Tempe-Phoenix
    Embassy Suites by Hilton Tempe 4400 S Rural Rd Tempe, AZ 85282
    5:00 pm

Sunday June 15

• Dave & Buster’s Tempe – 2025 Dad Games
  2000 E Rio Salado Pkwy , Tempe
  12:00 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday June 11

• • Read & Feed
    Guadalupe Branch Library Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
    11:30 am

Friday June 13

• • SRP Game Zone
    Guadalupe Branch Library Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
    3:00 pm

Monday June 16

• • SRP Teen Things: Neon Sign Making
    Guadalupe Branch Library Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
    3:00 pm

Tuesday June 17

• Arizona Science Center: Colorful Chemistry
  Guadalupe Branch Library Guadalupe Branch at Community Room
  3:00 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

• Win tickets to Tempe 4th, free events and activities at EnVision Center, summer shopping – score deals, have fun and more!
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• NEWS RELEASE!
  Starting tomorrow (June 10, 2025) anyone who calls 911 or the Mesa Police Department non-emergency line and requests police service will receive an… (Nextdoor )

• The Retail Odyssey Company posted a job opening for Travel Retail Sales Merchandiser in Tempe. Apply here.
• Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Utility Worker – Senior 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 whinebacker!
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